Anthropic and OpenAI are seeking ways to block smaller competitors through regulatory capture and are prompting Congress to intervene so that they can protect their market position.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay raise concerns about the power of these AI companies, the legal issues raised, and how current models of AI are burning capital rather than working toward IPOs. They also discuss the future of AI usage by local models and running independently on personal devices. Tune in to hear their discussion!

The Trump administration’s decision to keep the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards at 34.9 mpg instead of 50.4 mpg will not only save you money, but also save the car industry from being forced to build purely hybrid or electric vehicles.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss current CAFE standards and what they mean for car manufacturers and the eventual shift to EVs. While Melissa notes the potential demand for EVs for older people, Scott expands on the concerns of regulatory capture. Melissa and Scott also discuss the growing need for a simple, affordable, and repairable vehicle (and a business idea for Elon Musk, too!). Tune in to hear their discussion!

SpaceX made history once again by launching the Starship rocket into Earth’s low orbit for the first time.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay marvel at another astronomical feat and take hope in this era of technological advancement. Melissa and Scott also discuss SpaceX’s proposal to build more launch pads in Louisiana, data centers, and AI innovation. Tune in to hear their discussion!