In today’s episode, host Zoë Schiffer is joined by senior business editor Louise Matsakis to run through five of the best stories we published this week—from OpenAI being poised to become the highest valued startup in history, to how government staffing cuts have fueled an ant smuggling boom. Then, Zöe and Louise discuss the controversial deals that the Trump administration appears to be striking with chip manufacturers.
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