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Could a Chipotle-Starbucks Merger Actually Work? & Hollywood Turns on Big Tech

October 9, 2026·30m

#951: Rumblings of Starbucks’ takeover of Chipotle sends the burrito chain’s shares up. Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ hits theaters, headlining Hollywood’s new crusade of showing the ugly side of Big Tech. Duke math majors can earn up to $300,000 as soon they graduate!? Something doesn’t add up. The Trump administration pauses H-1B visas which are crucial to tech firms, especially Microsoft. Finally, Spotify doubles down on Joe Rogan.