# Bezos Is Back, AI Is Taking Over, and Ales Grey is in Walmart | Ep. 996

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Published: 2026-03-23T07:51:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dee and Anand sit down with actor Adam Rodriguez and footwear entrepreneur Steve Pitino for a massive announcement: Steve's American-made comfort shoe brand Ales Grey just landed in Walmart , the largest retailer in the world. The guys break down how five years living above a factory in China, zero overseas supply chain, and algae-based materials led to a $60 shoe that nurses, doctors, and frontline workers are calling life-changing and why this launch couldn't come at a better moment with tariffs reshaping American manufacturing. Then the crew pivots to the weekend's biggest sports story: the Fanatics Flag Football event in LA. Was it actually good? What does Logan Paul and Tom Brady's role say about the future of live sports entertainment? Plus: Jeff Bezos is raising $100 billion to re-enter the game through AI and robotics manufacturing and why that might be the single biggest bullish signal for America's future. Anthropic's new free certification, Waymo going freeway-legal, Tesla Full Self-Driving, and why Sergey Brin showing up at an AI open meetup says everything. And to close: life expectancy is actually up, fentanyl deaths are down 26%, and GLP-1s are going generic so why does everyone feel like the world is ending? A packed 996. Episode 1000 is coming. 🎁 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DEAL — Ales Grey x Walmart BOGO The Ales Grey Pro 3 is now live on Walmart.com 100% made in America, algae-based comfort, arch support built in, starting at $60. Here's how to get a FREE pair: Purchase the Ales Grey Frontline Pro 3 on Walmart.com Screenshot your order confirmation Send the screenshot to @alesgrey on Instagram Choose your free pair — black or white recycled cap colorway ⚠️ This deal is for one week only — limited time. Don't sleep on it.

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