In this episode, the host covers Mullvad shutting down their public encrypted DNS service and migrating users to Quad 9, with a discussion on VPN infrastructure backbones and SNI leaks. The show examines Linux patches for Apple's A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Air, the growing movement toward Linux adoption, and countries—including the Netherlands (86 tons) and France (129 tons)—repatriating gold from US banks amid geopolitical tensions and de-dollarization trends. A Mises Institute article on political vs. economic elites is discussed. The episode closes with the story of an adult film producer unmasking a prolific torrent pirate as a Meta Reality Labs executive, potentially linking the case to a $446 million AI training lawsuit against Meta. The host also rants about recording in public spaces.

This episode contains strong language and adult ...