Today’s episode explores the growing political fight over artificial intelligence regulation and the accelerating development of extended reality (XR) platforms. Alex and Morgan begin with a national weather snapshot — from atmospheric river events on the West Coast to snowfall in the North-Central U.S. — followed by updates on daily movement across the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Bitcoin.

The hosts then examine President Donald Trump’s plan to issue an executive order that would override state-level AI regulations and centralize oversight at the federal level. Backed by tech figures such as David Sacks, the move has sparked pushback not only from political rivals but also from parts of Trump’s own base, raising questions about federal authority, innovation, and AI safety.

Shifting to technology, the episode highlights progress in the ...