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Episode 799Oct 22, 2022

Are we SURE about these Elon Musk deals?

Let’s consider the implications.

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SpaceX founder Elon Musk after a T-Mobile and SpaceX joint event.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk after a T-Mobile and SpaceX joint event.
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Elon Musk’s business dealings come with some pretty important international implications. And officials in the U.S. are wondering if those deals should be subject to review for national security concerns. We’ll discuss. Plus, a huge research gap in the medical field negatively impacts about half the world. We’ll talk about some of the repercussions of the lack of medical study on the clitoris. And, a round of Half Full/Half Empty!

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