In today’s Filtered: Should Tim Cook step down after turning Apple from $300B into a $3T powerhouse, and why that’s smart timing. Markets in Asia skid after President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, and the thread running through the whole rally becomes obvious: a handful of AI winners are carrying the market. We also examine a startling cosmetic trend, surgeons intentionally fracturing ribs to sculpt a “Barbie waist”, and a new survey showing many Americans would accept brand-sponsored weddings to afford their big day. The episode concludes with a blunt warning from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker about the White House’s recent behavior and the constitutional tools available if a president is deemed unfit.

Timestamps: 00:01:54 - Tim Cook’s Smart Exit. 00:12:32 - Tariffs & the AI Bubble (market risk). 00:42:24 - The rib-remodeling “Barbie waist” trend. 00:44:06 - Brand-sponsored weddings: survey highlights. 00:51:44 - Political alarm: threats against Illinois leaders.

Katie Porter’s viral moments are now a political liability. We dig into OpenAI’s Sora and the rise of deepfakes that put words in dead mouths — and why your favourite misattributed Einstein quote is fake. We also look at worker numbness, surging Black unemployment after DEI rollbacks, and how former pageant contestants have moved into MAGA power circles. Practical takeaways for communicators, voters, and leaders. Subscribe to Filtered for daily episodes.

Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00- Teaser & Intro.

01:53 - Katie Porter’s viral meltdowns.

19:50 - Deepfakes & the fake Einstein quote.

31:15 - Workers checking out; David Hockney’s late vigor.

47:46 - Black unemployment, DEI rollbacks, and turnout math.

59:08 - MAGA & pageants: crowns to cabinet.

1:02:10 - Wrap & call to action.

A rapid rundown of the five biggest headlines: Trump’s 100% tariff threat and a market sell-off; Kalshi’s huge funding round; protests as Shein opens in Paris; the W.N.B.A.’s struggle with online hate and its Social Protect tool; and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s shutdown video airing in U.S. airports.

TImestamp:

00:00 - Teaser: Quick rundown 01:04 - Trump’s 100% tariff threat and the market reaction (S&P 500, Nasdaq, semiconductors) 03:00 - What the tariff threat means for supply chains and AI chips 09:15 - Kalshi’s $300M raise at a $5B valuation and the rise of prediction markets 10:27 - The regulatory questions around prediction markets and sports bets 20:03 - Shein opens a Paris boutique, protests, anti-Shein legislation, and fines 29:54 - W.N.B.A.: Record attention, rising harassment, and the Social Protect A.I. tool 39:27 - Kristi Noem’s airport video blaming Democrats during the shutdown, public reaction, and ethics