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About this episode
We discuss the tragedy at a Texas elementary school and gun violence in America (2:25). Can tech play a role in decreasing child deaths? (21:14) Then we cover mental health startup Cerebral getting probed by the DOJ (52:55). Finally, we touch on a breaking story: Jack Dorsey steps down from Twitter's board (1:13:25).
(00:00) Jason and Molly introduce today's show
(2:25) Talking about the school shooting yesterday in Texas
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(12:06) What is HB8?
(15:45) A school safety drone company?
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(21:14) Discussing potential technology to save children's lives, top causes of death for children
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(31:22) Discussing potential solutions to prevent gun deaths in children
(52:55) Cerebral, startup that provides telehealth subscriptions to Adderall & other stimulants, probed by DOJ overprescription methods
(1:13:25) Breaking News: Jack Dorsey leaves Twitter's board of directors
(1:15:45) Discussing the proper way to release the Palmer Luckey All-In talk
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