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Comcast said it plans to turn its cable networks, including CNBC and MSNBC, into a new, separate company. We’ll get into why it could be a sign of what’s to come in the media industry. And, the Joe Biden administration is shifting into overdrive trying to spend money intended to boost microchip manufacturing before President-elect Donald Trump returns to office. Plus, we’ll smile about breakthroughs in automatic braking technology and a new version of chess that’s pushing the game forward.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

“Comcast to Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC and Other Cable Networks” from The New York Times
“It’s Official! Comcast To Spin Off Cable Networks, Sees New Standalone Company A ‘Partner And Acquirer’ Of Media Assets” from Deadline
“Raimondo’s new mission: Leave no cash for Trump” from Politico
“Automatic Braking Systems Save Lives. Now They’ll Need to Work at 62 MPH” from Wired
“The Greatest Chess Player of All Time Is Bored With Chess” from The Wall Street Journal

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