Topic: Krishna

Tulsi Gabbard's upbringing in the Science of Identity Foundation, a Hawaii-based offshoot of Hare Krishna, has become a point of public scrutiny. The group, founded by Chris Butler, has been described by some defectors as a cult. The hosts discuss the group's history and its connection to Gabbard's parents.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna expressed skepticism regarding the return on investment (ROI) for current AI spending, noting that a one-gigawatt data center costs $80 billion to build. Krishna argues that the industry would need $800 billion in annual profit just to cover the interest on the projected $8 trillion in capital expenditures. Furthermore, internal studies at companies like NVIDIA reportedly show no significant productivity gains from current AI technologies.

An investigation by James O'Keefe features internal video of IBM CEO Arvind Krishna discussing the use of quotas and financial coercion to enforce diversity hiring. The report alleges that executives were held accountable or terminated if they failed to meet specific racial and gender hiring percentages.

President Biden is seen with ashes on his forehead for Ash Wednesday, sparking a discussion on his public display of Catholic identity. When questioned about his support for abortion rights, Dr. Jill Biden is observed ushering him away from the press. The hosts compare the display to other religious traditions and question its appropriateness for a sitting president.

Canadian listeners are challenged to donate in honor of Canada's 150th birthday. The segment includes "de-douching" ceremonies and donor thank-yous for Michael in Arlington and Krishna in Dortmund.