The Frontier

Adam Curry and John Dvorak argue smartphone addiction is a national security issue, creating a population of distracted NPCs vulnerable to real-world threats.

Stella and State of Daniel report on California election irregularities, citing a 24,000 ballot drop where L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt gained zero votes while others did.

Dvorak disputes media claims that California's slow vote count is predictable, stating it worsened under Governor Newsom due to universal mail-in ballots.

The show deconstructs a Trump interview with Kristen Welker, highlighting his repeated 'crooked' accusations against the press and election officials before walking off.

A pending Supreme Court case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, could end the practice of counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day but postmarked by it.

The hosts critique media coverage of Trump appointing his former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, as acting Attorney General, citing historical precedents like RFK under JFK.

They analyze Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI as a 'bull in a china shop' tactic, with an experienced deputy directing him to uncover election fraud.

A report on the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas is framed as an operation to further reduce cattle herds, with beef prices soaring and quality product exported.

The hosts note a BBC report subtly insulted the Trump administration by calling Pete Hegseth the U.S. 'Defense Secretary' instead of 'Secretary of Defense'.

They discuss Iran, citing YouTuber Toosie's claim that U.S. military pressure is weakening the regime, and critique an NPR author for downplaying unrest.

Curry warns that new rules allowing IPOs like OpenAI and SpaceX to join major stock indices within two weeks artificially inflate prices and risk a major correction.

A source claims tech hyperscalers like Google use RSUs for compensation, forcing constant stock sales and buybacks, with $40B of an $80B AI raise going to employee cash-outs.

A Microsoft employee reports 'token maxing' is mandated, with AI use tracked for promotions, leading to wasteful spending and poorly generated code.

The show cites a Stanford study finding 90% of companies use AI hiring tools, with scores persisting for 330 days, leading to 'systemic rejection' across employers.

Listeners warn of dangers from unregulated peptides, citing unknown purity, overdose risks like pancreatitis, and production via E. coli with potential contaminants.

A CBS report states two NIH scientists were arrested for smuggling deactivated mpox and other viruses from Congo, facing up to five years in prison.