In this episode of The Chad and Cheese Podcast the Guys are joined by Mo. We explore Deel corporate espionage with a focus on Rippling. We discuss the ongoing layoffs of 2025, including major shifts at DOGE. The conversation heats up as we analyze the role of high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk in today’s business landscape.
Why did Musk leave the government, and what does it mean for companies like Tesla? We also explore the impact of Trump tariffs and X AI’s latest acquisition of X, along with the broader implications of TikTok’s algorithm, the potential US TikTok ban, and ByteDance’s possible sale of TikTok.
From recruitment and HR to talent acquisition and corporate strategy, this episode covers the latest news and insights in the fast-moving world of business, politics, and tech.
Tune in for a jam-packed episode of insights, analysis, and, of course, some good laughs.
00:00 – In this Episode
3:34 – RIP Val Kilmer
6:46 – Cory Booker’s Filibuster
12:19 – Chad’s Shout out to Max Armbuster’s April Fool’s Day Prank
14:27 – Mo’s Shout out to Corporate Bro AKA Ross Pomerance
16:45 – Joel’s Shout out to Snaps
18:01 – Chad’s Shout out to Oras Al-Kubaisi
19:12 – FREE Stuff
19:58 – Happy Birthday dear Listeners
20:54 – Deel’s Corporate Espionage
40:17 – Layoffs and Tariffs in the US
59:45 – X AI Acquired X
1:06:27 – Tik Tok Faces a Potential US Ban
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