4 chapters across the catalog
Attorney Robert Barnes joins the program to discuss the legal implications of The Onion's attempt to seize Alex Jones' name and likeness. Barnes argues that using AI to simulate a person's identity against their will constitutes a violation of the 13th Amendment's prohibition on involuntary servitude. He warns that this sets a dangerous precedent for the government to create "fake versions" of public figures to mislead the audience.
AI Deflation and Likeness Trademarking
A discussion on the economic impact of AI suggests it will lead to massive deflation rather than inflation, which could crash the banking system by making debts unpayable. Jason Hollis advises public figures like Ian Carroll to trademark their likenesses immediately, citing Matthew McConaughey as a pioneer in protecting his digital identity from AI exploitation.
Left-Wing Politics, The South Butt and Corporate Lawsuits
The host revisits the story of "The South Butt," a parody company created by a teenager that was successfully sued by The North Face. A caller suggests that North Face scuttled the parody years ago to protect its future "gay propaganda" branding. The segment also touches on Joe Biden's recent fumbles during a trip to Japan, including misnaming the Japanese president.
LLC Reorganization, Trademarks, and Partnership Tax Risks
Susan from California calls to ask about converting her multi-member LLC into an S-Corp or C-Corp without losing her trademarks. Tyler Bennett advises that partnerships are often inefficient "flow-through" entities and suggests a reorganization into a corporate structure to prevent overpayment of taxes and protect intellectual property.
