Lionel dives into the saga of Palantir, the data behemoth founded by Peter Thiel, and its stunning political reversal: abandoning its supposed commitment to "progressive values" to use its software (Immigration OS) to help ICE track and deport undocumented immigrants faster. Lionel argues these ideological shifts are merely "an act" in the world of politics. Finally, a sobering look at the headline "If you aren't lying, you aren't flying": discover why commercial pilots conceal critical mental health struggles, fearing that seeking treatment for depression or anxiety could cost them their license and livelihood, potentially putting passengers at risk.

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