The City Is Burning | Group Chat News Ep. 920

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including the devastating California wildfires, Whatnot raises 265 million in funding, eBay shares soar after Meta allows listings on Facebook Marketplace in USA and Europe, Trump announces 20 Billion foreign investment to build new USA data centers, Zuck announces Dana White as a Meta board member, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse claims made by his sister, Meta ends its censorship policy, and everyones favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       The devastating fires in LA. (0:00) ·       We are DONE with incompetence. (11:52) ·       Rebuilding your life. (16:50) ·       Solutions to the fire issues in California. (20:25) ·       Stay safe out there Kathy’s. (23:04) ·       The future is livestream shopping. (25:50) ·       eBay x Facebook Marketplace. (33:19) ·       Power Trump move. (36:20) ·       Serious claim against Sam Altman. (40:45) ·       Zuck’s BIG moves. (43:03) ·       Winners, Losers, and Content. (46:46) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (55:32) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (56:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Fierce Winds, Unrelenting Flames and Rushed Evacuations: The Night Wildfires Engulfed Los Angeles ·       These California insurers cut policies before devastating wildfires ·       Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts ·       Livestream shopping app Whatnot raises $265M, pinning valuation at nearly $5B ·       EBay shares soar after Meta allows listings on Facebook Marketplace in U.S., Europe ·       Trump announces $20 billion foreign investment to build new U.S. data centers ·       OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Denies Sexual-Abuse Claims Made by Sister ·       Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch ·       UFC CEO Dana White joins Meta's board of directors : NPR ·       LiAngelo Ball Is the First Big Rap Story of 2025 ·       Brad Jacobs - Think Big and Mo - Invest Like the Best  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat  

Group Chat News is back with the first episode of the year! Covering some of the biggest stories of the week including New Orleans attacker likely used common explosive in bombs; FBI to conduct further tests, Army Green Beret behind Las Vegas Cybertruck attack wrote New Year’s Eve letter signaling mental health crisis, Turns out Trump is OK with immigrants, Denmark may regret not selling Greenland to Trump, NYC subways are getting out of hand, and a small AI business idea from Dee plus much more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Happy New Year! (0:00) ·       Tin Foil Sundays: Cybertruck attack and terror in New Orleans. (4:32) ·       The debate around H1B visas. (27:20) ·       Failed leadership in America. (44:08) ·       Bureaucracy is the deep state. (52:37) ·       Dee’s AI small business idea. (1:02:45) ·       We are in for an INCREDIBLE ride. (1:09:57) ·       Is Greenland for sale? (1:14:40) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (1:19:31) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:21:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Army Green Beret behind Las Vegas Cybertruck attack wrote New Year’s Eve latter signaling mental health crisis ·       Sam Shoemate - Cybertruck Bomber Matt Livelsberger’s Email Reveals NEW Evidence | SRS #155 ·       New Orleans attacker likely used common explosive in bombs; FBI to conduct further tests ·       Congestion pricing in NYC started today. It'll definitely make the city more pleasant, and I'm excited for that. ·       Turns out Trump is OK with immigrants – if they help his billionaire friends | Opinion ·       Denmark May Regret Not Selling Greenland to Trump Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back with our final episode of the year, but don't worry we saved the best for last, we have the 2025 Predictions! We highlight some of last year's best and worst predictions and make our predictions for 2025. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Group Chat’s Super Bowl. (0:00) ·       Highlighting predictions from 2024. (1:37) ·       Winner of 2024. (9:34) ·       Loser of 2024. (23:00) ·       Content of 2024. (32:22) ·       GCP 2025 Predictions ·       Biggest Industry/Company Winner. (36:44) ·       Biggest Industry/Company Loser. (42:12) ·       Biggest Comeback Story. (53:40) ·       Biggest Sports Story. (58:11) ·       Pop Culture. (1:00:45) ·       Rapid Fire. (1:03:33) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:14:44) ·       Final War Predictions. (1:20:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Will We Survive The 2024 Economy? | EP #832 ·        Whatnot: Buy, Sell & Go Live Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including, the Supreme Court considering the TikTok Ban, US Senator Cynthia Lummis saying "2025 will be the year for Bitcoin & digital assets, Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Switchback and Trigger Travel Mugs, In-N-Out Burger’s goal is to provide high-quality food, while also maintaining cheap and affordable meals, Frontier Airlines is now offering a $299 All You Can Fly annual pass for unlimited trips to domestic and international destinations plus everyone's favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Has Silicon Valley gone full MAGA? (0:00) ·       Did the Fed tank the market? (11:06) ·       2025 is the year of crypto! (21:55) ·       Will TikTok be banned? (29:27) ·       Oh no Stanley! (35:49) ·       The Frontier Airlines scam. (39:43) ·       Winners, Losers, and Content. (43:23) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (51:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Stock market today: Dow drops 1,123 points and bond yields soar as markets adjust rate outlook after Fed meeting ·       Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading ·       US Senator Cynthia Lummis says "2025 will be the year for Bitcoin & digital assets." ·       Supreme Court to Consider TikTok Ban ·       Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Switchback and Trigger Travel Mugs. Here’s What to Know ·       Frontier Airlines is now offering a $299 All You Can Fly annual pass for unlimited trips to domestic and international destinations. ·       In-N-Out Burger’s goal is to provide high-quality food, while also maintaining cheap and affordable meals ·       Suns Announce $2 Concessions 'Value Menu' for NBA Games Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including an update on the Drones seen flying over New Jersey, TikTok is over, ABC to issue an apology to Trump and forced to pay 15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit, ServiceTitan pops 42% in cloud software vendor’s Nasdaq debut after selling shares at $71, Striking findings from 2024, Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade. Trump is sending Bitcoin to the moon! Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Trump Country is alive and well. (0:00) ·       Time to lay low. (7:50) ·       Tin Foil Sundays: The level of drone fear. (16:21) ·       Will TikTok get banned? (21:01) ·       Is Apple at its peak? (30:37) ·       A HUGE wake-up call for mainstream media. (43:43) ·       Shout out to ServiceTitan. (48:35) ·       Striking findings from 2024. (55:37) ·       Obesity has dipped in US adults for the first time in a decade! (1:07:48) ·       Crypto is on fire! (1:16:40) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:31:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       i’m one of a few groups people who know exactly what the drones are in new jersey ·       What’s next for TikTok after US court denies plea to pause ban? ·       Trump's Cabinet, Google's Quantum Chip, Apple's iOS Flop, TikTok Ban, State of VC with Keith Rabois ·       ABC to issue an apology to President-elect Trump and has been forced to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit. ·       ServiceTitan pops 42% in cloud software vendor’s Nasdaq debut after selling shares at $71 ·       Main Page - Art of the Surge ·       Striking findings from 2024 ·       Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade ·       TRUMP: "If Bitcoin is going to the moon, I want America to be the nation that leads the way." Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Tesla shares have jumped 67% since Trump's election victory, everything Crypto, America is the best place to live, owning a football team is the best investment, Luigi Mangione update, the newest TikTok trend to Ignore Kim K, numerous drone sightings in New Jersey don't pose safety concerns and everyone's favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       The rise of the whites. (0:00) ·       The most TRANSFORMATIVE administration in our lifetime. (4:11) ·       Owing an NFL team is a gold mine. (23:15) ·       Go, coach! (27:45) ·       The conspiracy surrounding Luigi Mangione. (33:19) ·       The trend of ignoring celebrities. (39:39) ·       Drones in Jersey. (47:39) ·       Winners, Losers, and Content. (49:00) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:02:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Donald Trump Is Time's Person of the Year 2024 ·       Caitlin Clark: Athlete of the Year 2024 - TIME ·       Tesla shares climb to record, boosted by 67% pop since Trump election victory ·       Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry says he is actively trying to buy college football and basketball teams. ·       The NFL has approved an 8% sale of the Philadelphia Eagles at a total franchise valuation of $8.3B. ·       True crime fans hatch bizarre Luigi Mangione conspiracy theory ·       Luigi Mangione reportedly debated using a bomb to kill UnitedHealthcare’s CEO ·       Luigi Mangione’s attorney moments ago ·       TIKTOK TREND TO IGNORE KIM K ·       Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey don’t pose safety concern, governor says ·       Athletic Nicotine - Next-level nicotine for the winner in all of us ·       Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was... - Netflix ·       Marc Andreessen on AI, Tech, C - Honestly with Bari Weiss Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back with Ryan Tierney, founder of Lo Siento who is here to tell us about the world's first cinnamon-infused tequila. Ryan hangs out with us for the news including an Art Basil recap, Tim Walts's daughter reveals her big red flag for dating, everything news and tin foil hat on the United Health CEO murder, Bashar al-Assad's location is revealed after Syrian despot flees country and resigns following collapse of his regime, Jay-Z's response to the rape allegations connected with a minor and Diddy, plus much more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       “It feels like Christmas!” Ryan Tierney, founder of Lo Siento, joins the pod to discuss their newest infused tequila. (0:00) ·       Recapping Art Basil. (10:18) ·       A major red flag in dating. (20:01) ·       Tin foil Sundays: UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination. (34:58) ·       World superpower. (49:09) ·       The internet is ON Jay-Z. (58:18) ·       Questioning ones rise to stardom. (1:11:26) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (1:22:56) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:23:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Lo Siento Tequila ** Code GROUPCHAT20 for 20% site-wide discount. ** ·       Tim Walt’s daughter Hope reveals her ‘litmus test’ for ‘guys who follow Joe Rogan’ on Instagram ·       New Image Shows Suspect in C.E.O. Shooting in Back of Taxi ·       Sleuths think they know why UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's assassin had Monopoly money ·       Palantir's CEO warns the US is facing a 'legitimation crisis' as defense experts meet at Reagan forum ·       Bashar al-Assad's location is revealed after Syrian despot flees country and resigns following collapse of his regime ·       Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl with Diddy after MTV VMAs in shock civil lawsuit Connect with Ryan! ·       (@ryanctierney) Instagram  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week, including the guy's recap of the holiday weekend, Black Friday numbers, NFL record numbers for Thanksgiving, Kai Cenat streamathon, Sriram Krishnan's talks with Elon to join DOGE, and much more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Recapping the guy’s holiday breaks. (0:00) ·       The Black Friday numbers are in! (13:45) ·       The marketplace wild, wild west. (22:18) ·       Football ratings to the moon and the new era of sports media. (35:35) ·       Kai Cenat is the BIGGEST star on the planet. (54:30) ·       Donald Trump might be the ONLY chance for change in our lifetime. (1:03:49) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (1:23:50) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:24:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       For big-box retailers, one of the longest-running experiments is shrinking ·       Surge of online spending means more Americans stay home on Black Friday ·       Black Friday Online Sales Approach $11 Billion Up 10%, As In-Store Traffic Falls 8% ·       NFL Thanksgiving TV ratings: Cowboys-Giants deliver most-watched game of 2024 season ·       Sriram Krishnan is leaving Andreessen Horowitz and is reportedly in talks to join Elon Musk at DOGE ·       CreativityFlow speaker series this Wed 12/4 in Laguna Beach. ** Get a special discount ticket when using KATHY promo code. ** Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat  

Group Chat News is back with a special holiday episode with special guest Taylor Offer and the hottest news of the week including Thanksgiving fun facts, Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, customers are quitting luxury brands as price hikes go too far, Walmart rolls back DEI programs, Tesela excluded from EV buyer credits in California proposal, Kendric Lamar projected to go number one on music charts blocking the Wicked soundtrack, get off the plane like grown-ups and everyone's favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       The loveable, hateable, Taylor Offer joins the pod to discuss what he’s been up to. (0:00) ·       Seeing the HUGE shift in spending. (5:31) ·       Fun facts about Thanksgiving. (10:41) ·       The tariffs are here! (21:37) ·       Walmart rolls back DEI programs. (28:24) ·       You need a Portnoy character. (31:40) ·       In pop culture news… (36:49) ·       The stark difference of being in the front vs. back of the plane. (38:32) ·       Winners, Losers, and Content. (49:36) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (58:17) ·       Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:00:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Thanksgiving Fun Facts ·       Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico ·       Walmart Rolls Back DEI Programs ·       Tesla Excluded From EV Buyer Credits in California Proposal ·       Kendrick Lamar's GNX will block the Wicked soundtrack from going #1 ·       'Wicked' Box Office: All the Records the Movie Musical Shattered on Opening Weekend ·       Let’s All Take a Breath and Get Off the Plane Like Grown-Ups ·       SeatGuru - Airline Seat Maps, Flights shopping and Flight information ·       Brazil lawmaker proposes $18 BILLION Bitcoin Sovereign Reserve Connect with Taylor! ·       (@tayloroffer) Instagram ·       Website Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat  

Group Chat News is back and we're reviewing the week's hottest topics. Including, holiday shopping, NBA ratings down, Scott Storch on Joe Rogan, Jersey Mikes sold for 8 Billion, Olive & June bought for 240 million, Waymo changing to a Chinese auto manufacturer, Bitcoin and Barack Obama plus much more. Timeline of What Was Discussed: ·       Forecasting retail numbers heading into Black Friday. (0:00) ·       NBA ratings are down. Is it strictly an NBA problem or a bad sign for sports? (14:28) ·       Hot content! (23:09) ·       Epilepsy is a bitch. (26:28) ·       Make a REALLY good product and the people will come. (28:15) ·       Olive & June’s BIG exit. (33:13) ·       Waymo’s toast! (36:40) ·       Let’s talk Crypto. (37:53) ·       The smart people have entered the US government. (51:50) ·       Don’t judge a book by its cover. (1:01:15) ·       Reading the YouTube comments. (1:10:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned ·       Shoppers Are Picky Heading Into Black Friday. Retailers Could Win or Lose Big. ·       Joe Rogan Experience #2233 - Scott Storch - YouTube ·       At 17, he bought a sandwich shop for $125,000—he renamed it Jersey Mike's and just sold it for $8 billion ·       Olive & June to be acquired by Hydro Flask owner for $240M ·       Waymo is changing to a Chinese auto manufacturer?? ·       Do Dems Need to Break Up with the Legacy Media? Barack Obama shares personal stories & experiences: Family, leadership, sports & marriage |The Pivot Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content Join the Discord We’re @groupchatpod on Snapchat