EP#231 | DSD | Chat.com Deal, Clinton Border Clips, J. Cole Subliminals, and 9/11 Flashbacks
📄 Episode Overview
In Episode #231, Ray Doustdar dives into a whirlwind of topics—from OpenAI’s $15M purchase of Chat.com to J. Cole's alleged music industry subliminals and resurfaced clips of the Clintons on immigration. He explores how political views shift over time, plays archival audio that contrasts past and present narratives, and calls out the emotional toll of politics on friendships. The episode shifts gears into music industry conspiracy, deep 9/11 rabbit holes, and a reflection on how AI tools like ChatGPT are changing everyday life. This episode is a signature DSD mix of tech, truth, and deep dives into power and perception.
🧠 Key Takeaways
💰 Chat.com Sells for $15M to OpenAI
Ray reflects on OpenAI’s purchase of Chat.com from the founder of HubSpot and questions whether the domain was worth the massive investment.
👥 Don’t Let Politics Destroy Friendships
Ray shares a personal story about a friend being attacked online for political views—and emphasizes the importance of not letting elections divide personal relationships.
📉 The “Fan Emotion” Lesson from Dad
A powerful story about how Ray’s father changed his emotional response to sports losses, now applied to celebrity worship and politics.
📲 Why Everyone Should Be Using ChatGPT
From gym membership emails to daily productivity, Ray gives a live example of how ChatGPT saves time and boosts efficiency.
🧱 Clinton Border Clips: 1995 vs. 2008
Hillary and Bill Clinton once sounded like immigration hawks—Ray plays archived clips that reveal shifting party narratives.
🎶 J. Cole’s “She Knows” Decoded
Ray unpacks a viral TikTok theory that J. Cole is referencing Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Diddy as the puppet masters behind celebrity deaths.
🔥 9/11 Air Defense Failures Revisited
Ray revisits explosive clips questioning the 9/11 military response, sharing insights from generals and revisiting the “incompetence theory.”
🐍 Uniparty, Trump’s Promises & the Deep State
Ray closes with thoughts on Trump’s second term accountability and the concept of both parties being two heads of the same snake.
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Chat.com domain sells to OpenAI for $15M
01:42 – Friend attacked for posting political map on Instagram
03:53 – Emotional attachment to politics: lesson from Dad
06:01 – ChatGPT helps Ray write a gym membership cancellation email
08:58 – Hillary Clinton 2008 & Bill Clinton 1995 on immigration
13:04 – J. Cole “She Knows” theory on Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Diddy
17:36 – Eminem’s shots at Diddy & music industry suspicion
19:01 – Revisiting 9/11 NORAD failure and military general takes
24:44 – Deep state roots: Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz
26:30 – Wesley Clark’s 7-country war prediction resurfaces
28:33 – Holding Trump accountable in 2024—will he deliver?
🎯 Conclusion
From tech acquisitions and AI hacks to celebrity code and Clinton hypocrisy, Ray takes listeners through a rapid-fire journey into truth, narrative control, and emotional grounding. This episode reminds us not to fall for the distraction—and to stay focused on deeper patterns behind the news.
❓ FAQ
Q: Did OpenAI really buy Chat.com for $15M?
A: Yes—Ray cites reports that the domain was purchased from the founder of HubSpot.
Q: Is the J. Cole theory credible?
A: Ray shares the viral TikTok theory and lets listeners decide—but acknowledges the history of subliminals in hip hop.
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📝 Meta Description
Episode 231: Ray breaks down OpenAI’s Chat.com deal, viral J. Cole theories, Clinton border hypocrisy, and more—plus a bold challenge to Trump’s 2024 promises. #DeepShallowDive
