We brought a surprise guest to our LIVE TBOY show in Chicago: Chris Barman, CEO of the wildest (and newest) electric car brand.
Jeff Bezos invested, and Chris is leading it. Slate’s not just building the lowest-priced electric truck on the market ($25K), it’s also the craziest: No radio, no touchscreen, no tech whatsoever. We (jokingly) call it the “Amish-Inspired Electric Car.” And she built hype for the launch by creating a bunch of fake companies (true story).
So in today’s interview from our live Chicago show, Chris explains how it’s possible to build and sell a car for $25. She’ll tell us the craziest idea they *didn’t* launch, why they crash half their vehicles on purpose, and what she thinks of President Trump’s EV moves.
Want to SEE the live show in action? Watch it on YouTube or check out the highlights on Instagram @tboypod.
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Matt Frankel, Tom Gardner, Jon Quast, and Jonathan Wilder discuss:
- Earnings disappointments from Tesla and Chipotle
- AI-powered growth from Alphabet and ServiceNow
- IBM's surprisingly strong AI business
- Figma's upcoming IPO
Companies discussed: TSLA, CMG, GOOGL/GOOG, IBM, NOW
Host: Matt Frankel
Guests: Tom Gardner, Jon Quast, Jonathan Wilder
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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We performed our show in front of a live studio audience of Besties & Yetis at Chicago’s famous Vic Theater. Some extra razzle dazzle & sprinkle dinkle — but our usual daily Takeaways you know & love.
#1: Michael Jordan’s mansion is now on Airbnb ($17K/night)… but can it boost the stock?
#2: Mattel’s Uno card game is expanding into movies & theme parks… by borrowing a strategy from Duolingo.
#3: Amazon just acquired an AI listening device to be your personal assistant… can it make the iPhone a dumb phone?
#4: The Tour de France ends this weekend… and the $150M event is the wildest outlier in the business of sports.
Want to see the LIVE show in action? Watch it on YouTube or check out the highlights on Instagram @tboypod.
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Find out who our gold, silver, and bronze winners are this week. We'll take a look at earnings from General Motors, Intuitive Surgical, and Enphase Energy, and we will also discuss the recent tariff deal struck between the US and Japan.
About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, TBOY Lite is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.
With Block joining the S&P500 and Figma pricing its IPO, investors may be wondering if they should be rising with the tide or fishing where others are not.Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, and Sanmeet Deo discuss:
Whether or not it makes sense to "buy the add" when a stock is added to an index
Figma's drive to enter public markets and its current valuation
Contrarian investment ideas for beaten-down rule breakers
Companies discussed: XYZ, FIG, ROKU, PTON, W, ETSYHost: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd, Adam LandfairDisclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tesla just opened something completely wild: a drive-in movie theater diner / charging station… run by robots.
About ½ of all zippers are made by 1 company: YKK… it’s the most international brand on earth.
WNBA All-Stars wore pay-protest t-shirts on the court… so we’re breaking down the salary negotiation.
Plus, the untold origin story of the most valuable franchise in history… Pokemon.
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A surge in private market investment has Fools wondering: is it time to bet bigger on biotech?
Tim Beyers and Karl Thiel discuss:
- The rise in biotech funding from VCs and wealthy individuals.
- The key attributes of an investable biotech.
- Which is the better biotech: Viking Therapeutics or Eli Lilly?
Companies discussed: VKTX, LLY, MRK
Host: Tim Beyers and Karl Thiel
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall
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