Glitches, War & Billionaire Masks

Glitches, War & Billionaire Masks

From R2 Cents by Oscar

January 13, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 374

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of war language, digital glitches, and the influence of billionaires on culture and media.

Send us Fan Mail In episode 374 of R2 Cents, we break down The Economist’s 2026 cover, escalating war language, digital system glitches, and the growing influence of billionaire-led narratives. From a mysterious Mexico glitch at 11:11 PM on November 11th, to the cultural collapse of Andrew Tate’s “Top G” persona, this episode looks at how messaging, power, and perception are shifting in real time. We also examine MrBeast’s evolution from creator to institutional-aligned figure, questioning wh...

Topics covered

  • war
  • digital glitches
  • billionaire influence
  • cultural collapse
  • media messaging

Keywords

  • The Economist
  • Andrew Tate
  • MrBeast
  • narratives
  • perception

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Economist

Books & works: R2 Cents

Places: Mexico

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