Growing GDP, thank GPT

U.S. GDP grew at a 2% annual rate in the first quarter of 2026, a sharp rebound from 0.5% in late 2025, with economists crediting a surge in AI investment as the main driver. The episode examines what concentrated, tech-led growth means for the broader economy, and also covers the gap between financial market predictions and real-world oil prices, an airline personnel shortage in aircraft maintenance, and a viral social media trend around beans.