The U.S. just approved a $14B deal for TikToks American operations, but is it a fair price or a political play? In this episode of Talk That Tech, we break down Trumps executive order, ByteDances reduced stake, Oracles role in controlling U.S. data, and why creators and businesses should be paying attention to this landmark deal.

We also discuss the rise of TikTok Shops, how content creators can negotiate equity, and the power of building your own audience through livestreaming and affiliate marketing. Whether youre a creator, business owner, or tech enthusiast, this episode unpacks the future of the creator economy, global tech regulation, and how Silicon Valley is adapting.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Weekend Recap
07:42 - Trumps Executive Order on TikTok
12:30 - The $14B Valuation Breakdown
17:15 - TikTok Shops & Creator Commerce
23:00 - Content Creator Equity Deals
30:05 - Building Distribution with Livestreams
35:10 - Live Audience Call-In Segment
44:00 - Final Thoughts on the TikTok Economy

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Trey Scott (@techbagtrey) & Joseph Smith
The #1 Tech Morning Show for Creators, Entrepreneurs, and Digital Hustlers.

Oracle just landed a $20 billion deal to power Metas AI ambitions and it could reshape the entire tech industry.

In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey and Joseph break down:

• Why Meta is choosing Oracle over AWS or Google Cloud

• How Nvidia GPUs and data center locations played a critical role

• What this deal reveals about the future of cloud and AI infrastructure

• The real winners in the enterprise AI gold rush

• And what YOU can learn from this if you're building in AI or looking to invest

From hardware to strategy, this isnt just about two companies its about the future of computing.

Hosts: Trey Scott (@techbagtrey) & Joseph Smith

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In this powerful episode of Talk That Tech the #1 tech morning show in the world we dive into the wild rise of AI-powered cybercrime, a new wave of ransomware built with Claude AI, and the concerning trend of boss scams targeting new hires via fake emails and texts.

We also break down how AI is reshaping education, jobs, and even the way people get fired. Yup weve seen it all. From cloned voices to fake job interviews, and AI agents setting appointments for CEOs while you're still sending emails manually.

Whether you're in cybersecurity, tech sales, or just trying to keep your personal data safe this one is for YOU.

Topics Covered:

• What is Vibe Coding and why its dangerous

• How cybercriminals use Claude AI for automated ransomware

• Why your boss might not really be your boss (scam alert)

• AI in schools: Alpha School & personalized learning

• How people are building entire teams of AI employees

• The moment you knew you were getting fired (funny + real stories)

Watch till the end for practical ways to protect yourself, your career, and your business from rising AI scams.