# Dangerous AI Bubble: Retail Investors Are Being Conned | Ed Zitron

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Podcast: [The John Johnston Lounge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-john-johnston-lounge-3300872)
Published: 2026-06-11T11:59:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejohnjohnstonlounge/episodes/Dangerous-AI-Bubble-Retail-Investors-Are-Being-Conned--Ed-Zitron-e3kkua2
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## Resource

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down what Ed Zitron is currently saying about the AI bubble he sees in financial markets, and the companies involved, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Zitron thinks the market situation is dangerous for retail investors in particular, and that Anthropic and OpenAI should not be allowed to IPO. Related episodes: Is SpaceX Overvalued by ~$1 Trillion? (Morningstar Says So) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6luNeIb6Er8hkgOV9ySsw0 Is Elon’s SpaceX ‘Coup’ About to Rob Your 401K? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Cz8MYXopM3MAeLsAiy8EQ Elon’s SpaceX About to Unleash Wave of Fever Pitch IPOs https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cHKp7naMK9KdOud3mT9a Mentioned: JJ’s Politics Unfiltered: Trump Stormed Out of THAT Interview. Here’s Why He Couldn’t Take It https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eftG8wH1hxHrQtVB3Dy0P Referenced video: Anthopic, OpenAI Should Not Be Allowed to IPO, Says Ed Zitron | Bloomberg https://youtu.be/zbKDmkJPVvI Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

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