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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the economy—tariffs, trade wars, and how it’s all hitting small businesses. They chat about globalization, the mind games behind trade deals, and who really wins or loses. Plus, they touch on corporate accountability, the rise of Black-owned brands, and how culture shapes our views on economic fairness.Chapters00:34 Trump’s Tariffs: The Winners and Losers13:16 Why Is Trump Getting Away With Everything?19:58 Fraudster Founders Are Getting Let Off The Hook?29:41 Topicals Founder Acquires Bread Beauty SupplyExtra Reading & ResourcesApple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India 'to beat' Trump tariffs, sources say [Reuters]“Imagine if I had done any of this”: A Conversation with President Barack Obama | Hamilton College [YouTube]But, How Will She Teach Pilates in an Ankle Monitor? [The New York Times] Ozy Media Founder’s 10-Year Prison Sentence Commuted By Trump [POCIT] L’Oréal USA Sells Carol’s Daughter Back To Founder Lisa Price And Finance Veter

This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi unpack how the changing political landscape is shaping career goals for top university grads. They also dive into Big Tech’s ties to the military-industrial complex, reflect on the 'good old days' of internet journalism, and the debate about tackling wealth inequality.Chapters00:25 Stanford Grads Are Ditching Big Tech for Defense07:57 Nostalgia for BuzzFeed-Era Journalism10:20 The Pressure to Perform Success13:31 Gary Stevenson and Taxing the Super RichExtra Reading & ResourcesStanford students used to chase jobs at Meta and Google. Now they want to work on defense [The San Francisco Standard]Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance [Wired]Yahoo sells TechCrunch to investment firm Regent [Axios]The Diary of a CEO Daniel Priestley Gary Stevenson [YouTube]Revealed: the property empires that make Charles and William millions [The Times]————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the pers

This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into those viral Studio Ghibli-style AI images from ChatGPT and what they mean for creative jobs, copyright, and the climate. They also break down what 23andMe’s bankruptcy, what shows like Netflix’s Adolescence reveal toxic masculinity and gender-based violence, and the hype around Apple TV’s Severance.Chapters00:00 The Dark Side of ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli AI Art11:03 23andMe Goes Bankrupt16:40 Adolescence and the Rise in Incel Culture*26:18 Severance and the Future of AI in Streaming*Please note that this section contains discussions of male violence against women and girls and suicide.Extra Reading & ResourcesThe Uneven Distribution of AI’s Environmental Impacts [Harvard Business Review]23andMe files for bankruptcy: How to delete your data [TechCrunch] 'Pretty Vile:' Spotify Removes Andrew Tate 'Pimping Hoes' Class After Employees Complain [404 Media]'There are many angry boys like my cousin's killer' [BBC News]Why do (so

This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi get real about success. They break down what it takes, what social media gets wrong, and why patience matters. They dive into privilege, tokenism, and the pressures young people face today, breaking down the dangers of comparison and the need for a more balanced view on success.Chapters00:00 Anthony Mackie Says Success Is Given Not Earned11:52 Success Is A Double-Edged Sword 15:11 Young Men Don’t Want To Celebrate Their Birthdays24:57 Social Media Never Tells The Full StoryExtra reading & resourcesMillie Bobby Brown Hits Back at Sexist Comments About Her Appearance: ‘I Will Not Be Shamed’ [Glamour] Social media use, mental health and sleep: A systematic review with meta-analyses [Science Direct] Social media apps are 'deliberately' addictive to users [BBC News] An All But Definitive Guide to the Hollywood Nepo-Verse Actors, singers, directors who just happen to be the children of actors, singers, directors [Vulture] ————————————————————Disclaimer: The in

This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael discuss the state of the economy—how politics, layoffs, and shifting trends are hitting both new grads and seasoned pros. They chat about smart investing, changing consumer habits, and why building your brand matters more than ever. Plus, they explore hidden opportunities, sustainable growth, and the future of DEI.Chapters00:00 The Economy A Mess and Everybody’s Struggling?07:09 Investment Strategies For Uncertain Times11:07 No-Buy Year: Getting Thrifty in 2025 14:23 Industry Trends and OpportunitiesExtra reading & resourcesNo Buy 2025 Is Here to Influence You to Stop Shopping [Glamour] Warren Buffett saw the selloff coming and hoarded cash, analyst says, as markets await his next move — ‘patience is more than a virtue, it’s a weapon’ [Fortune] ————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be consi

Michael and Abadesi are back for this week's Techish! Abadesi shares the highs and lows of writing and producing her first play, including crowdfunding on Kickstarter. They also chat about Google's push for 60-hour workweeks in the race to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), why entrepreneurship is now all about distribution, and how social media is shaping the publishing industry. Chapters 00:00 Fundraising on Kickstarter 03:48 Google Pushes 60-Hour Workweeks In AI Race 09:51 Corporate Bosses Hate Their Home Lives? 15:48 Vibe Coding And Why Audience Wins in Business 19:53 Social Media Has Changed The Publishing Industry  Extra reading & resources Google’s Sergey Brin Urges Workers to the Office ‘at Least’ Every Weekday [The New York Times] This Game Created by AI 'Vibe Coding' Makes $50,000 a Month. Yours Probably Won’t [404 Media]https://fly.pieter.com/How #BookTok is changing literature [The New Statesman]————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast ep

In this episode, Michael and Abadesi dive into why Gen Z want to be in the office, tools like Replit that make app-building a breeze for entrepreneurs. They also look into the rise of on-demands security services aka “Uber for Guns,” and what it means about the state of the world. Finally, they tackle the ethics of investing—should you back a company that doesn’t align with your values?Chapters 00:00 Gen Z and Remote Work 04:32 Why Replit Is a Game-Changing App Builder 08:29 New Protector App Wants to Be ‘Uber for Guns’ 14:52 The Investor’s Dilemma: Morality vs. Profit 21:55 The Trappings of Wealth Extra reading & resources Gen Z workers feel isolated by tech and crave more in-person interaction, survey says [CNBC]Only 1 in 10 Gen Zers want to work in the office full-time [The Times]On-Demand Armed Guard App Launches After UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing [The Hollywood Reporter] ————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences o

Techish is back! This week, Abadesi and Michael kick off the episode with the backlash over Stormzy’s McDonald’s collaboration. They also break down Meta’s latest layoffs and how performance reviews play into the mix.  Then, they take a look at the rising cost of concert tickets—why are prices for artists like Beyoncé skyrocketing? Finally, they discuss the future of DEI in corporate America and what these shifts mean for the people driving the work forward. Chapters 00:25 Stormzy's McDonald's Collaboration Sparks Backlash 09:49 Meta Lays Off "Low Performers" 16:03 Cowboy Carter Tour: Concert Ticket Economics 21:11 The DEI Backlash: Are We Centering the Wrong Narrative? Extra reading & resources Stormzy denies he ‘compromised beliefs’ with McDonald’s partnership [The Guardian]McDonald's to buy back Israeli restaurants after boycotts [BBC]Meta’s laid-off ‘low performers’ defend themselves on LinkedIn and Reddit [Fast Company]Early Meta employee sues for sexual harassment, gender di

This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down DeepSeek, China's open-source AI rival, what the rise in AI agents means for jobs, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) hiring Daniel Perry, the man who placed Jordan Neely in a lethal chokehold on a NYC subway. They also discuss Kendrick Lamar's Grammy sweep for his Drake diss track and why Bianca Censori, Kanye West's wife, never seems to be wearing any clothes. Chapters00:30 The Rise of Deepseek: A Game Changer in AI 07:33 Job Ads for AI Agents12:55 Kendrick Wins 5 Grammys for Dissing Drake 19:28 Andreessen Horowitz Hires Daniel Penny 26:48 Kanye West's Wife Bianca Censori Is Naked Again Extra Reading and Resources Drake Withdraws ‘Not Like Us’ Petition Against Spotify And UMG [POCIT]EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Penny Gets Hired by Andreessen Horowitz [The Free Press]Donate now to The First Woke War play by Abadesi at tinyurl.com/abadesikickstarter ————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal

This week on Techish, Abadesi sits down with Alphonso David, a Human Rights and civil rights lawyer and advocate, to talk about his work as President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. They dive into breaking down barriers for marginalized communities, why diversity, equity, and inclusion actually matters, and the need for real investment in Black and Brown businesses. Alphonso also shares the secret to his perseverance and what we can learn from the past to drive change today. Chapters 00:00 Breaking Down Barriers for Marginalized Communities 03:20 Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Actually Matters 06:00  Investing in Black and Brown Entrepreneurs 09:44 Perseverance, Resilience, and Learning From The Past 13:20 Alphonso’s Recommended Content  Extra Reading and Resources Find out more about Alphonso David: https://www.alphonsodavid.com/Find out more about the Global Black Economic Forum https://www.gbef.com/ Book recommendation: Conversations with James Baldwin by James BaldwinDocumentary recommen

In this Techish episode, hosts Abadesi and Michael chat about tech's latest spite-fueled innovation, the buzz around the inauguration and crypto ball, and what Trump’s second presidency could mean for the intersection of tech and politics. And, of course, they tackle the big question on everyone’s mind: why is dating such a mess these days?Chapters00:40 Gas Founder Creates App To Spite Snapchat04:00 Tech Giants at the Inauguration08:52 Rappers Perform at the Trump Crypto Party12:50 Meme Coins Are a Scam14:25 TikTok's Future: Sale or Ban?19:33 Doomed To Reschedule Hinge Dates Until We Die?Extra reading & resourcesNikita Bier launches Explode app to spite Snapchat [X] I knew one day I'd have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn't expect them to be such losers [The Guardian] OP-ED: Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross Nelly, And Soulja Boy Perform For Trump's Inauguration—At What Cost? [Essence] Apple will pay $95 million to people who were spied on by Siri [The Verge] ——————————

In this episode, Abadesi and Michael discuss the realities of layoffs, sharing personal experiences and insights on how to identify signs of potential layoffs, prepare for them, and navigate the aftermath. They emphasize the importance of mental health, financial planning, and the value of side hustles as a means of diversifying income. The conversation provides practical advice for anyone facing job insecurity or recovering from a layoff.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Layoffs and Personal Experiences06:13 Understanding Job Security in Different Roles15:04 Immediate Steps After Being Laid Off————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independ

Techish is back with a fresh new season to kick off 2025! Michael and Abadesi dive into US politics—talking elections, inflations, and the role of 'liberal elites'. They break down the debate about H-1B visas (no, Trump and Musk don't actually care about immigrants), Zuckerberg's MAGA pivot, and what censorship on social media actually means. They wrap things off by asking what owning an Android means for your dating life.Chapters 00:00 Why Trump Won The Election08:05 Trump and Musk Back H-1B Visas15:30 Mark Zuckerberg Pivots to MAGA18:00 How Censorship Is Weaponized Online24:00 Androids Give Women the Ick?Extra Reading & ResourcesTrump sides with Musk on support for H-1B visas for foreign tech workers [The Guardian]Behind the Curtain: Meta's make-up-with-MAGA map [Axios]What Meta Axing Its Fact-Checking System Means For People Of Color [POCIT]————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the pr

————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com...

Brand new Techish! In this episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi look back at a tough year in tech, from job market shake-ups to the rise of content creation. They chat about AI’s impact on work, pivoting business models, job-hunting tips, investment trends, and the remote vs. office work debate.  Chapters Reflections on a Challenging Year (00:00)Everyone’s a Content Creator (02:25)Navigating Industry Changes - Adapt and Survive (09:36)We Love Scrappy Founders (12:58)The Future of Remote Work (14:15)How to Get and Stay Employed in 2025 (17:20)Extra Reading & ResourcesVenture capitalists are now charging founders for meetings: $2500 for 30 minutes on a Zoom [San Francisco Standard]Ben Lang’s Substack, Next PlaySpotify’s HR chief says remote staff aren’t ‘children’ as company reaffirms work-from-anywhere policy [Fortune] Check out Tressly, the booking system & community for self-employed hairstylists. How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with th

This week, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi dig into Gen Z politics, focusing on why some young men are shifting conservative. They chat about how social media and creators fuel toxic views on women and masculinity, the need for healthier masculinity, and the struggles young men face today. Plus, they tackle ageism in startups, questioning stereotypes about younger and older workers.• Gen Z men are more conservative (00:17)• Are online creators grooming boys to hate women?(06:55)• The need for healthy masculinity (12:55)• Should startups hire over 30s? (17:45)Extra Reading & Resources• Sex Talks podcast by Emma-Louise Boynton  • A new global gender divide is emerging [FT]  • What Prevents & What Drives Gendered Ideological Polarisation? [Alice Evans] • Boys being groomed online to hate women, British author warns [Reuters]How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provid

This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi tackle UK and US politics—covering Kemi Badenoch, budget hits for small businesses, and tax headaches for high earners. They also chat about Big Tech’s stance on the US elections, the tech industry’s broken promises, and wrap up with a look at catfishing in online dating.00:20 Kemi Badenoch Is Now the UK Conservative Party Leader04:55 Is the New UK Budget Anti-Business?09:37 6-Figure Salaries, Childcare, and the Tax Debate16:40 US Elections and Big Tech26:22 Sweet Bobby and CatfishingExtra Reading and ResourcesWho is Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead Britain’s Conservative Party? [AP News]'We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget' [BBC News]Sweet Bobby: Watch on Netflix or listen to the original podcast series on Tortoise Media How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast

This week on Techish, Michael and TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori dive into:• 00:00 Doxing Strangers With Meta’s Smart Glasses• 06:50 Apple Dunks on Large Language Models• 11:05 The Podcast Election: How New Media Is Shaping the Trump-Harris Election• 23:35 Starbucks is struggling• 27:55 UK Prime Minister Says No to ReparationsExtra Reading & Resources• Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard [New York Times]• Apple study reveals major AI flaw in OpenAI, Google, and Meta LLMs [Mashable]• Mother Sues AI Chatbot Maker After Teen Son’s Death [POCIT]• Seven Data Points That Explain the ‘Podcast Election’ [Bloomberg]•  Is This The Reason Bezos-Owned WaPo Didn’t Endorse Harris? [The Daily Beast]• Silicon Valley, the New Lobbying Monster [The New Yorker]• Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree [BBC]Plus follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her Substack, The Black Cat.Technology, Trends, ExplorationIs humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? W

In this episode of the Techish podcast, Michael and Abadesi dive into all the drama around OpenAI's move from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. They discuss the impact on the company’s integrity, the motivations behind the move, ethical concerns about AI, and share their own startup experiences while exploring AI’s broader effects on society.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Cultural Context01:00 OpenAI's Transition from Nonprofit to For-Profit03:09 Integrity and Ethical Considerations in AI06:22 Sam Altman Is Extremely Good at Becoming PowerfulINNOV8 Tech Leadership Brunch at AFROTECH, presented by POCIT & Deloitte: https://lu.ma/q3l7y54y————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any o

In this week's Techish, Abadesi and Michael dive into Adam Neumann's latest project, Flow, after WeWork's dramatic failure, HBO's 'Industry' and its wild look at investment banking, and the outdated idea that men are better coders than women. Also expect reflections on friendship dynamics, new AI tools like Notebook LM, Black Tech Fest highlights, and more.Chapters 00:00 Adam Neumann stays failing upwards05:05 HBO’s Industry and the wild world of investment banking 11:23 Do men code better? 16:04 Drake is lonely: Navigating friendship dynamics in the industry 21:59 Black Tech Fest reflections25:02 Google’s new Notebook LMExtra Reading & ResourcesINNOV8 Tech Leadership Brunch at AFROTECH Presented by POCIT & Deloitte: Find out more here.TV Recommendations • WeCrashed (Premiered on Apple TV+)• Industry (Premiered on HBO in the US, BBC in the UK)• Supacell  (Premiered on Netflix)How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcas