Squawk Pod: Truth Social’s advantage & AI anxiety - 08/13/26 | Audio Only

The episode covers legal risk around Truth Social's paid early-access API for President Trump's posts, vaccine schedule changes, and a CNBC/Generation Lab survey on Gen Z attitudes toward AI and the economy. Jonathan Kanter explains the constitutional and insider-trading questions for Trump Media and API users. Senator Bill Cassidy criticizes the new vaccine guidance as costly and dangerous for public health. The survey shows young adults are wary of AI's workforce impact and data-center buildouts while embracing prediction markets. - A lawsuit alleges Truth Social's paid API gives subscribers early access to President Trump's posts, potentially moving markets. - Jonathan Kanter says Trump Media faces constitutional exposure and API traders face possible tippee liability. - Senator Cassidy argues splitting MMR vaccines into six jabs increases doctor visits, injections, and insurance premiums. - Cassidy warns that undermining vaccine confidence could cause measles resurgence and child deaths. - A CNBC/Generation Lab survey finds 45% of young adults think AI will hurt their careers and 60% want slower data-center construction. - Texas pausing some data centers is cited as evidence of growing NIMBY and regulatory backlash. - Prediction markets are popular with young adults, with 74% trading on Kalshi or Polymarket in the last month. - Community college and trade schools are seen by 60% of respondents as a better financial bet than four-year college.