🏈 “Endorse My Ball” — Fernando Mendoza’s LinkedIn-ing. Intel’s chip-rip-dip. The Vatican’s AI savior. +Uber Spy Pricing

This week's episode of 'The Best One Yet' dives into three major business and tech stories that redefine influence, market dynamics, and global ethics in the AI era. First, NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza’s unexpected rise as a LinkedIn influencer highlights a powerful career hack: stand out by dominating overlooked platforms. His strategic use of LinkedIn—posting thought leadership, endorsing tools, and securing brand deals—has made him a viral figure and even landed him a TV ad with LinkedIn itself. Second, the tech market is undergoing a dramatic 'silicon inversion': as software stocks like Intuit plummet due to AI disruption, chipmakers such as Intel, Broadcom, and TSMC hit all-time highs. This shift underscores a fundamental truth—AI’s power demands massive computing, making chips the new gold. Third, the Vatican emerges as a surprising global leader in AI ethics, with the Pope positioning the Holy See as a neutral, morally authoritative force to combat misinformation. The Vatican has already banned AI in sermons, fortified its digital infrastructure, and may be laying the groundwork for a global 'truth engine'—a system to verify authenticity in an age of deepfakes. The episode also covers surveillance pricing scandals involving Uber and JetBlue, a class-action lawsuit over tariff refunds from Lululemon and Elf, and the explosive Elon vs. Altman legal battle. Throughout, the hosts emphasize vigilance against unethical pricing and the urgent need for ethical AI governance.