# China's AI Threat, SpaceX's Plunge, and Trump's Truth Social Grift

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Published: 2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kara and Scott unpack the latest Trump grift: Truth Social's paid fast lane for Wall Street. Then, China's new AI model rattles markets, and raises fresh questions about America's lead in the AI race. Plus, SpaceX stock comes down to earth, Netflix earnings spark concerns, and the Tate brothers are arrested.Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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