Hosts Julie Hyman, Pras Subramanian and Jake Conley discuss California's proposed one-time 5% billionaire wealth tax and its possible impact on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. They note the tax has not passed, but say the uncertainty appears to be weighing on Meta shares. Based on the company's filings, the panel describes how Zuckerberg raised the possibility of leaving California and how the board moved to address it, which they see as evidence the board is not disinterested. They also acknowledge the argument that Zuckerberg's central role in Meta's AI efforts makes his departure a stability risk, while pointing out that Sergey Brin has left California.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.9T |
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 698.43 |
| Change that session | +0.60% |
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