# *PREVIEW* Backwash Economics feat. Ed Zitron

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Podcast: [TRASHFUTURE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trashfuture-1055117)
Published: 2026-04-03T15:48:48+00:00
Episode link: https://trashfuturepodcast.podbean.com/e/preview-backwash-economics-feat-ed-zitron/
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## Resource

Friend of the show Ed Zitron returns to discuss some of the recent developments in AI "profitability," or rather the fact that, while the economy doesn't hinge on AI in any meaningful way, the capital markets....have gotten themselves into a position where they do. And it's their own fault! Get more analysis from Ed here! Get the whole episode on Patreon here! NATE ALERT Nate's band Second Homes is about to release their debut album, and you can stream / preview / preorder it on Bandcamp here! MILO ALERT Check out Milo’s tour dates here:https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

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