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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Southwest Airlines' decision to start charging for checked bags, Eric Schmidt’s appointment as CEO of Relativity Space, and the latest developments in Saudi Arabia’s Neom project. They then analyze the ongoing tariff battle, exploring its biggest potential consequences and why Scott believes China could ultimately come out ahead. Finally, they break down the $5 trillion market sell-off, and Ed highlights the key winners and losers from the plunge.
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