Transcript
Why Apple Can’t Leave China (yet)
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· 18 min · 166 words · 2 timestamped sections
This is the full, timestamped transcript of "Why Apple Can’t Leave China (yet)", an episode of PolyMatter published June 7, 2025 (18 min, about 166 words). It mentions 8 people, works and ideas, including Nebula, Modern Conflicts, RealLifeLore, Abolish Everything, Liquid Death.
What is discussed, and when
- – 18:00: Nebula, Modern Conflicts, RealLifeLore, Abolish Everything
Notable quotes from "Why Apple Can’t Leave China (yet)"
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Who and what is mentioned in this episode?
People
- El Chapo — Person · Referenced figure (subject of a documentary episode) · 1 mention · first at
Mentioned as the subject of a documentary topic (“Manhunt for El Chapo”) within RealLifeLore’s “Modern Conflicts” series being recommended.And if you enjoy these videos, you’ll almost certainly enjoy RealLifeLore’s Modern Conflicts series. These are fascinating documentaries about wars and other historical events…
Companies & orgs
- Nebula — Company · Business focus · 1 mention · first at
Nebula is a premium, ad-free streaming service with a viewer-first experience, mentioned as a subscription service with iOS and Android apps. - RealLifeLore — Company · Referenced expert · 1 mention · first at
RealLifeLore is mentioned as the creator of the 'Modern Conflicts' series, which is recommended for viewers who enjoy the podcast's content.And if you enjoy these videos, you’ll almost certainly enjoy RealLifeLore’s Modern Conflicts series. These are fascinating documentaries about wars and other historical events…
Products & tech
- Liquid Death — Product · Case study · 1 mention · first at
Liquid Death is mentioned as a product that comedians argue for the abolition of in the show 'Abolish Everything'.I’m also a huge fan of Abolish Everything, a live debate show in which comedians argue for the abolition of things like Liquid Death and sunscreen while a panel of improvisers known as The Establishment rebut them.
- Android — Product · Business focus · 1 mention · first at
Android is mentioned as one of the platforms where Nebula is available.Because Nebula is audience, not ad-supported, we’ve designed a premium, viewer-first experience, with fantastic iOS and Android apps and no sponsorships.
- iOS — Product · Business focus · 1 mention · first at
iOS is mentioned as one of the platforms where Nebula is available.Because Nebula is audience, not ad-supported, we’ve designed a premium, viewer-first experience, with fantastic iOS and Android apps and no sponsorships.
Media & podcasts
- Modern Conflicts — Media · Primary recommendation · 1 mention · first at
'Modern Conflicts' is a series of documentaries about wars and historical events, recommended to the audience.And if you enjoy these videos, you’ll almost certainly enjoy RealLifeLore’s Modern Conflicts series. These are fascinating documentaries about wars and other historical events…
- Abolish Everything — Media · Referenced work · 1 mention · first at
'Abolish Everything' is a live debate show where comedians argue for the abolition of various products and concepts.I’m also a huge fan of Abolish Everything, a live debate show in which comedians argue for the abolition of things like Liquid Death and sunscreen while a panel of improvisers known as The Establishment rebut them.
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I’m also a huge fan of “Abolish Everything,” a live debate show in which comedians argue for the abolition of things like Liquid Death and sunscreen while a panel of improvisers known as “The Establishment” rebut them. And if you enjoy these videos, you’ll almost certainly enjoy RealLifeLore’s “Modern Conflicts” series. These are fascinating documentaries about wars and other historical events like the Fall of ISIS, the Manhunt for El Chapo, and the road to 9/11. Because Nebula is audience, not ad-supported, we’ve designed a premium, viewer-first experience, with fantastic iOS and Android apps and no sponsorships.
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Questions about this episode
What is discussed in "Why Apple Can’t Leave China (yet)"?
In order: 15:00 Nebula, Modern Conflicts, RealLifeLore, Abolish Everything.
What is mentioned in this PolyMatter episode?
8 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Nebula, Modern Conflicts, RealLifeLore, Abolish Everything, Liquid Death, El Chapo. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.
How long is "Why Apple Can’t Leave China (yet)"?
The episode runs 18 min; the transcript is about 166 words in 2 timestamped sections.
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About this transcript: the episode's spoken words as captioned on YouTube, split into timestamped sections. Reclip.Me locates every person, work and idea in the text, keeps the time it is first named, and quotes the words around it verbatim. Last updated January 24, 2026.