12/8/25 10AM Larry Ellison Shapes What You See

Sherwin Hughes opens Hour 2 with a deep dive into Larry Ellison and Oracle’s massive role in collecting AI data, highlighting the sophistication of modern data storage. He shares a personal example of how ad targeting differs across his devices. At 10:23, a caller joins to discuss AI stories and Facebook’s battle with “fake news,” followed by a conversation about community perceptions of crime. At 10:39, Sherwin calls Ellison a dangerous figure, detailing his immense wealth, island ownership, and attempts to take over Apple. By 10:50, the hour wraps with a discussion on how AI algorithms have transformed the way people consume and react to information.