Senator Marco Rubio tells a dog it’s a “pain in the ass.” The dog, named Triumph, fires back by asking Rubio to announce his next foreign attack so it can bet on Polymarket.

RFK Jr. challenges a Democratic senator’s claim that a 600% drug price drop is impossible by pointing out that if a price goes from $600 down to $100, that’s technically a 600% savings from the higher price. Trump chimes in with agreement.

The article shows how online platforms now shape news, music, film, politics and language, pushing trends upstream into everyday life. It argues traditional media still matters for leaks, synchronous coordination and crafting “official” consensus, but its role has narrowed as the internet becomes reality.

The author argues that many common anti-AI points—protecting jobs, defending intellectual property, preserving “human” art—echo traditional conservative arguments even though most vocal critics today come from the progressive wing. They trace this mismatch to tech CEOs’ right-wing turn, a crypto hangover, and partisan backlash over figures like Trump, and wonder how anti-AI sentiment will shift when rhetoric realigns with ideology.

Silicon Valley is actively strategizing against California's proposed billionaire tax, which targets wealthy individuals to address state budget deficits. The discussions highlight a broader conflict between the tech industry and state tax policies, as many in the industry view the tax as detrimental to their interests.

The Dictator's Handbook presents a theory of political leadership that emphasizes the importance of coalition sizes in determining government behavior, contrasting small-coalition autocracies with large-coalition democracies. The article explores how these concepts apply to the dynamics of leadership within tech companies, highlighting the critical role of technical competence in fostering successful project outcomes and the differences from political maneuvering in larger organizations.

This Patreon post teases a discussion on whether the Tea Party movement is set to return to prominence. The full analysis is locked behind a membership paywall, inviting readers to join for access.

The article dissects a recent "Opinion Today" newsletter from the New York Times, highlighting its perceived shortcomings in addressing critical issues. It critiques various pieces, pointing out inconsistencies and a lack of substantive analysis, particularly regarding technology, politics, and socioeconomic realities.