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Key Insights About Negotiation
- Everyone has a prenup - either one written by the government that can change without notice, or one negotiated by the couple
- Ukraine-Russia ceasefire negotiations have stalled on territorial concessions and security guarantees after four years of war
- The new Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khomeini is reportedly in critical condition on a ventilator, potentially leaving no one able to negotiate a ceasefire
- Iran reportedly one week away from nuclear weapon capability, with Trump giving two-week ultimatum for negotiations
- The administration initially pursued restraint with ceasefire negotiations and diplomatic overtures before pivoting to military intervention
- Their 3,800 SKU count enables 12.4x annual inventory turns versus Walmart's 8x, maximizing supplier negotiating power per product
- Build-A-Bear reached 250 stores by 2007 and survived the 2008 financial crisis by renegotiating leases and cutting costs strategically
- "I think positioning is favorable to be long right now" - Jan on ceasefire markets despite expecting breakdown in negotiations
- Iran had materials for 11 nuclear bombs as their starting negotiation point with the current administration - Joe
- European leaders are creating their own special envoy to negotiate with Putin as US-led Ukraine peace talks have stalled
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CEO-Led AI Gets 3X the ROI
OpenAI developed its first custom ASIC chip, "Jalapeño," with Broadcom in a rapid nine-month cycle to accelerate inference.
And, This Is How Democrats Lead Us To A Post Trump World With Brian Tyler Cohen
In The Day After How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World, Brian Tyler Cohen argues Democrats must abandon institutional deference to deliver transformative outcomes.
Venezuela faces world’s largest debt restructuring
"Venezuela is expected to reveal a massive $240 billion debt pile, representing a debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 200%." - James
The Right Way to Deal With AI Data Centers
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5.5 Cyber, a fine-tuned model with reduced guardrails that has reportedly overtaken Mythos on the CyberGym benchmark.
The Psychological Power That Wins Every Negotiation Before You Sit Down | Ep 981
"You get what you negotiate, not what you deserve," making negotiation skills essential across employees, vendors, and partners. - Alex
Planned Episode 6/22/2026
"Close the strait and you won't even make it back to your fucking country." - Tom paraphrasing Donald Trump's aggressive warning to Iranian negotiators.
How Immigration and War Test the Strength of Values and National Identity
Iran's strategy is to delay negotiations until US midterms, using Hezbollah-Israel tensions as leverage — the MOU collapsed within 48 hours of being signed.
And, This Is Why Reid Hoffman Doesn’t Fear Artificial Intelligence
Reid Hoffman argues current college graduate unemployment is ~95% driven by COVID overhiring and tariffs, not AI — 'if it's a percentage from AI, it's like 5%'
Build-A-Bear: Maxine Clark. A Former Shoe Executive Launches a Stuffed Animal Empire
Maxine Clark left her $4.5 billion Payless presidency in 1996 to start Build-A-Bear after a child's comment about making Beanie Babies
Why Fable 5 Is the Most Controversial AI Release Ever
Anthropic's Fable-5 launch sparked massive backlash for silently degrading AI research outputs without user notification
The EU wants a Putin whisperer
European leaders are creating their own special envoy to negotiate with Putin as US-led Ukraine peace talks have stalled
Day 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2026)
Day 138 covers 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39 using the Great Adventure Bible Timeline framework
Trump-Xi Summit, Benioff: "Not My First SaaSpocalypse," OpenAI vs Apple, Multi-Sensory AI, El Niño
China committed to buying 200 Boeing jets, more soybeans, U.S. oil, and LNG in the Trump-Xi summit talks
Bits + Bips: Why the AI Rally Keeps Growing — and Why Circle Launched Arc
Iran's counter-demands include recognizing sovereignty over Hormuz, releasing frozen assets, lifting sanctions, and providing compensation for damages
Mamdani Balances the Budget, Trump Lands in Beijing With 17 CEOs, a Chinese Spy Mayor, and the AI Job Apocalypse Hits Women First | Tom Bilyeu Show Live
Trump landed in Beijing with 17 of America's most powerful CEOs including Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, and Tim Cook to negotiate concrete deals
Bob Spitz on the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and the Art of Biography
The Rolling Stones served a six-month apprenticeship at the Crawdaddy Club, playing to just six people initially before building to hundreds
Sell the Truth
Naval's sales philosophy: 'I don't sell. I just try to figure things out and convey that as accurately and honestly as possible'
Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer on Why He Believes the Clarity Act Will Pass
Compromise language restricts stablecoin rewards to customers who engage in 'meaningful commercial activity' rather than just holding balances
The Iran War Escalates, Economic Sanctions, and the Dark Side of Weight Loss Drugs | Tom Bilyeu Show Live
Iran is demanding reparations from the U.S. and will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until paid, even if all U.S. forces withdraw
Joe Lonsdale - If China Takes Taiwan, AI Sets Back 10 Years
AVC led $11.8 million investment in Terra Industries, building a 'defense prime for Africa' to combat radical Islamist persecution of Christians
How Microsoft Won the OpenAI Fight as Markets Rally on Iran
Iran proposed ending Strait of Hormuz attacks in exchange for full war cessation and postponed nuclear talks - 'They need cash flow' - Ram
How Microsoft Won in Its Revised Deal With OpenAI
Microsoft emerges as the clear winner in the OpenAI renegotiation, reducing expenses while maintaining revenue through 2030
The Shift in Global Drug Development
China now leads the US in clinical trials, running over 1,500 annually compared to America's flat trajectory since 2016
Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)
Britain's first referendum on June 5, 1975 saw 67% vote to stay in the European Community despite widespread public indifference to European integration
World Collapse Expert (Ian Bremmer): The Real Crisis Is What Comes After Trump
The United States has become the biggest driver of geopolitical uncertainty in the world, abandoning the rules it historically established
OpenAI investors question its valuation
Lord George Robertson criticized UK's 'corrosive complacency' toward defense as NATO faces pressure from Trump's alliance threats
Bits + Bips: Bitcoin's Geopolitical Upturn and the $100K Question
ETH outperformed Bitcoin by 6.7-7% in the 48 hours following ceasefire news, reversing months of Bitcoin dominance
Are We Facing a Class Uprising? The Real Drivers Behind Economic Turmoil and Social Disorder | The Tom Bilyeu Show LIVE
U.S. blockade of Iran's Strait of Hormuz began at 10 a.m. Eastern, cutting 20% of global oil supply with Iran threatening Red Sea retaliation
Trump Extended His Iran Deadline, Iran Ceasefire Is Already Falling Apart, Claude Leak Exposed Unreleased Features That Will Change AI Forever | Weekly Recap
Trump extended Iran deadline three times, with current cutoff April 8th at 8 p.m. Eastern for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Israel’s Land Grab, US Involvement, and the Coming Middle East Shockwave | Impact Theory w. Dave Smith
The Abraham Accords were "a disaster" that set the stage for October 7th by abandoning Palestinian hopes for statehood - Dave Smith
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