Today’s episode brings together market movement, platform power struggles, and an ambitious bet on future energy. Alex and Morgan start with a brief snapshot of national weather conditions and daily market performance, covering changes across the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Bitcoin.

The conversation then turns to the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and Apple. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed he will not bring Fortnite back to the iOS App Store in Japan, citing Apple’s requirement that third-party payments still incur what he calls a “competition-crushing 21% junk fee.” The hosts connect this standoff to similar disputes in the U.S. and European Union, exploring how app store economics, regulatory pressure, and platform control continue to collide globally.

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