EPISODE 67 | Mouse Trap

Welcome to Episode 67 of Th3lab Podcast, where Quay, Q, Jon, and Josh delve into an expansive mix of hot topics from music, business, tech, politics, and culture. Tune in as they start by breaking down Gunna's latest track "Bread & Butter," delving into its layered references to his recent legal issues in the YSL Gang Case, as well as exploring his noteworthy collaborations. Then, they weigh in on the recent scandal involving DJ Envy's business partner, Flipping NJ, and share their thoughts on Joe Budden's pointed reactions.

In the tech segment, the crew puts Apple's highly anticipated new VR headset under the microscope, discussing its impressive feature set, potential price point, and how it stacks up against established competitors in the immersive VR and AR markets.

On the political front, they scrutinize the significant implications of President Biden's timely signing of the debt ceiling bill, averting a looming economic crisis and the impact this could have on the US credit rating. Adding to this, they dissect YouTube's controversial new policy, allowing for false claims about past US presidential elections and its potential repercussions on discourse and democracy.

In the realm of environmental justice, they discuss the monumental $1.18 billion settlement deal reached by companies to resolve claims arising from 'Forever Chemicals' water contamination and its broader implications for corporate responsibility.

They then switch gears to a recent glitch at Chase bank, discussing its potential impact on consumer trust in digital banking. Also, they examine a severe case where five operators of an illegal streaming network were sentenced to a total of 30 years in jail after making over £7m from streaming Premier League games.

The podcast goes on to address urban planning issues, with the focus on LA's potential plan to charge drivers for using the freeway - a move that could drastically alter commuting and city travel.

Finally, they tackle the realm of viral content, reviewing a divisive video of a person throwing his opponent's son into a trash can and discussing GenZ's rediscovery of the classic song "In my White Tee" through a recent skit by comedian Druski.

Join us for a lively and in-depth discussion on these and other trending topics. Don't forget to share your thoughts using #Th3labPodcast.