writers' strike

Meg seeks advice from America's favorite sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Jessica goes down a writers' strike rabbit hole and ends up on Night Flight and... COPS?

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Here's what Mary Ann, Alex and Kirsten  got into this week:

• The writer’s strike is over, and we have thoughts about its implications on AI.
• OpenAI is allowing some shareholders to sell stock, and the resulting valuation could be pretty darn high.
• Electric boat startup Arc has raised about $70 million? We aren’t about to drop the coin needed to buy one of those, but the idea is neat nevertheless.
• Alex wanted to talk about fluctuations in the venture and stock markets. Is the mini-tech recovery already fading after a dismal September?
• Mary Ann wanted to talk about YC. Kirsten broadened the conversation to include the role of accelerators in the startup world more generally. Are the vibes shifting?
• Finally, the tech labor market: As layoffs subside — though new cuts are still being announced — it may be a great time for startups to hire key talent.

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Tochi and Zell lament yet another debt ceiling "stand off." =-\

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Tochi and Zell go "Super Saiyan" Black in this ep!!!

Topics:
- Dianne Fienstein Being Used to Stop CA's progressive, female candidates.
- Ron DeSantis' "Will He/Won't He" build up to DEFINITELY losing the presidency. 
- Zell's Week 3 strike report and the bizarre TV Upfronts. 

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Tochi and Zell talk about the second week of the WGA Writers' Strike.

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