Dire AI future, ‘Deli Boys,’ Canadian tourism in Palm Springs

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Dire AI future, ‘Deli Boys,’ Canadian tourism in Palm Springs

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Published on Apr 8, 2025, 6:25:34 PM
Total time: 00:49:14

Episode Description

President Trump is not backing down from imposing tariffs on all countries doing business with the U.S., including 100% or more on China. China has threatened tariffs against U.S. exports too, which could begin Thursday.

Dire predictions about the future of artificial intelligence are in a recent report by a Berkeley-based group called the AI Futures Project.

“Deli Boys” creator Abdullah Saeed and actor Saagar Shaikh discuss the personal stories that shaped Hulu's dark comedy about family, crime, and identity.

Palm Springs’ economy has heavily relied on Canadian tourists, and now officials are worried about losing that revenue due to increasing political tensions between the U.S. and Canada. 

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.