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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast1h 10m
E39: West coast super drought & climate crisis, Nuclear virtue signaling, chaos in SF & more
Calacanis, Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya
Hosts Jason Calacanis, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Sacks analyze California's historic 0% snowpack and the resulting grid instability, warning that Governor Gavin Newsom faces a potential September recall if wildfire and heat crises escalate. The discussion expands to San Francisco's crime and governance issues, specifically detailing the controversy surrounding District Attorney Chesa Boudin and the "vitocracy" of bureaucratic hurdles blocking nuclear and desalination solutions. Finally, the group evaluates the declining efficacy of the Pfizer vaccine against the Delta variant, concluding that while boosters will likely be required, a return to lockdowns is unnecessary despite the virus's spread in unvaccinated populations.
- All-In Podcast1h 26m
E38: Bestie brawl, Robinhood's $70M fine & S-1, Delta variant, next gen candidates & more
Jason, Sacks, Robinhood, GPs, Trump, Dems, Lina Khan, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kamala Harris, DeSantis, Judge, Amazon, Facebook, CNN, Google, Politico, CNBC, NYT, Twitter, FINRA, SEC, FTC, Olympic, Republican, Democratic, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Maggie, Trvrb
Jason Calacanis and his All In podcast co-hosts resolved a public feud over moderation airtime by unblocking David Sacks and refocusing on the show's content amidst a broader discussion on Robinhood's IPO, regulatory fines, and the Delta variant's transmission dynamics. The panel examined the dismissal of the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Meta, debated the political implications of the Allen Weisselberg indictment and the 2024 Republican field, and criticized the Olympic Committee's suspension of Sha'Carri Richardson for marijuana use as bureaucratic overreach. Through these topics, the group highlighted a shared consensus on the need for pragmatic policy shifts, ranging from economic self-regulation in fintech to a rejection of zero-risk societal standards in public health.
- All-In Podcast1h 20m
E37: NYC rejects far-left candidates, new developments in lab leak theory, App Store breakup & more
Calacanis, Friedberg, Antonio Garcia Martinez, Eric Adams, Graham Allison, Jesse Bloom, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, Jay Cal
Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg debated the tension between nuanced discourse and definitive takes while analyzing Eric Adams' projected New York mayoral victory as a rejection of progressive "woke" politics. The hosts also examined conflicting evidence regarding COVID-19 origins, specifically Jesse Bloom's discovery of removed genomic data, and diverged on antitrust legislation targeting Apple's App Store monopoly. Concluding with personal updates and a promotional pitch for exclusive fan access, the episode emphasized the hosts' belief that market forces and moderate candidates will ultimately prevail over regulatory overreach and online activism.
- All-In Podcast1h 28m
E36: New FTC Chair, breaking up big tech, government silent spying, Jon Stewart, wildfires & more
Jon Stewart, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Lina Khan, Stephen Colbert, Obama, David Sacks
FTC Commissioner Lina Khan was confirmed by a 69-28 Senate vote, initiating a policy shift from consumer welfare standards to market power analysis that targets major platforms like Amazon and Google with structural breakups. While experts Sacks and Thiel agree that monopolies threaten innovation and competition, they debate whether this new regulatory approach risks hyper-politicization or effectively liberates human capital for startups. The discussion further spans urgent civil liberties concerns regarding secret DOJ subpoenas against tech firms, allegations of pandemic-era censorship double standards, and the critical need for controlled burns to manage California's record-breaking wildfire crisis.
- All-In Podcast1h 19m
E29: Coinbase goes public, direct listings vs. IPOs, unions & more with Bestie Guestie Brad Gerstner
Brad Gerstner, Chamath, Calacanis, David Sacks, Friedberg, Bezos, Drew Holden, Josh Hawley
Brad Gershner, David Sacks, and panelists analyze direct listing advantages over traditional IPOs, citing Grab's $1 billion in savings and predicting 10-20% growth equity retracements due to normalization of Treasury yields. The discussion critiques union inefficiencies through Amazon's failed Alabama vote, while Sacks outlines a potential California gubernatorial campaign targeting teachers' unions and economic migration caused by regulatory hostility. Furthermore, the group argues that institutional trust has collapsed regarding pandemic responses and media coverage, advocating for decentralized financial alternatives and a private "Invest America" initiative to replace government stimulus.
- All-In Podcast1h 21m
E28: Current state of public & private markets, Archegos debacle, US debt issues, wealth tax & more
Chamath, Friedberg, Biden, David Sachs, Jason Calacanis
In a comprehensive market overview, analysts detail the SPAC bubble's contraction characterized by deal retrading and a valuation surge in the private sector, while simultaneously examining the $20 billion Archegos collapse caused by hidden derivative leverage. Broader macroeconomic discussions highlight the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 130% amidst massive fiscal spending proposals, alongside political debates on wealth taxation and the philosophical tension between freedom and equality. The session concludes with public health updates on vaccine efficacy and logistical announcements regarding upcoming live events and a collective four-way investment by the podcast hosts.
- All-In Podcast1h 17m
E26: State of Venture Capital, plus fan questions on longevity, decentralization & quantum computing
Chamath, Calacanis, David Sinclair, David Friedberg, David Sacks
Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg discuss emerging trends in longevity science, the institutional maturation of Bitcoin, and the atomization of the venture capital market. The conversation highlights a strategic shift toward non-dilutive financing tools like Pipe and ClearBank while critiquing the high-risk, long-horizon timelines of deep tech sectors such as quantum computing and fusion. To capitalize on these market inefficiencies, the hosts launched their "Punch Draft" syndicate and the "WetYourBeak" portal to actively source and fund early-stage entrepreneurs outside traditional VC structures.
- All-In Podcast1h 11m
E24: Markets trend down, political pandemic manipulation, stimulus breakdown, biological Patriot Act
Chamath, Calacanis, Chesa Boudin, Jason, David Sacks
Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, and David Sacks discuss a $2 billion market drawdown driven by rising Treasury yields and a broader critique of unsustainable U.S. fiscal policies and pandemic management. The panel condemns California's handling of the crisis, including vaccine hoarding and excessive spending, while warning of future privacy encroachments through mandatory vaccination passports. Despite the immediate economic volatility, the speakers predict a rapid recovery as the U.S. economy proves antifragile and political sentiment shifts toward centrism following upcoming recall efforts.
- All-In Podcast50 min
E22: Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev breaks down the GameStop situation
Vlad Tenev, Calacanis, Friedberg, Jason, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jay Cal
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev appeared on the All-In podcast to explain the GameStop trading halt as a regulatory mandate from the DTCC necessitated by the firm's internal clearing model rather than a liquidity crisis. While detailing his strategy to raise $3.4 billion in capital and address structural flaws like the T+2 settlement cycle, Tenev clarified that the company's $65 million SEC penalty stemmed from Payment for Order Flow practices rather than gamification. Hosts subsequently debated Robinhood's future, with David Friedberg arguing the platform must choose between an investing or trading business model to survive volatility, while David Sax critiqued the company's delayed transparency regarding the regulatory order.
- All-In Podcast1h 15m
E21: Media misalignment, subjects controlling narratives & more with bestie guestie Draymond Green
Draymond Green, Calacanis, David Sacks, Friedberg, Money23Green
The event analyzes the fragmentation of traditional media due to revenue compression and the rise of direct-to-audience platforms where investors like Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and Jason Calacanis bypass legacy outlets to control narratives. During the discussion, David Sacks defends free speech principles on Tucker Carlson's platform while Draymond Green critiques the modern sports media landscape and discusses the NBA's role in social justice movements. The session concludes with a self-aware roast segment where hosts and guests address listener feedback regarding screen time distribution, personal attacks, and the group's dynamic.
- All-In Podcast1h 21m
E20: Robinhood wrap up, Insiders vs. Outsiders, California's failing report card & how to fix it
David Sacks, Elon, Vlad, Gavin Newsom, Aziz Ansari, David Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya
In their 20th emergency episode, All-In Podcast hosts David Sacks, David Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Jason Calacanis resolve personal tensions while dissecting the GameStop trading restrictions, citing a conflict of interest where market makers like Citadel allegedly profited from both sides of the squeeze. The quartet expands this critique of entrenched financial elites to California's structural collapse, detailing a severe housing and fiscal crisis driven by Propositions 13 and 98, massive pension underfunding, and unchecked bureaucracy. Culminating in a coordinated push for political reform, the hosts endorse Gavin Newsom's recall, with Jason Calacanis donating $50,000 to the effort and outlining a platform centered on deregulation, school vouchers, and tax overhaul to channel populist unrest against insider dominance.
- Lex Fridman1h 13m
Lex Fridman: Ask Me Anything - AMA January 2021 | Lex Fridman Podcast
Lex delves into the philosophical necessity of integrating suffering into artificial consciousness to achieve genuine human-like intelligence while exploring how his immigrant journey shaped his view on isolation and connection. He addresses diverse topics ranging from alien inquiry strategies and medical-to-technology career pivots to his personal optimization through a meat-based diet and resilience against betrayal. Throughout the discussion, he advocates for optimistic long-term thinking, arguing that hope and the willingness to endure struggle are essential for engineering meaningful AI systems and sustaining deep work.
- All-In Podcast1h 23m
E18: Inauguration talk, breaking down the $1.9T stimulus, the case for recalling Gavin Newsom & more
Gavin Newsom, Chamath, Friedberg, Jason Calacanis
Hosts David Sacks, David Friedberg, and Chamath Palihapitiya analyze the post-inauguration landscape, warning that Biden's failure to validate opposing viewpoints risks widening political divides while urging against a "domestic Patriot Act" that could empower surveillance over domestic dissent. The discussion shifts to tech governance, where the panel critiques the Facebook Oversight Board's lack of sovereignty and advocates for Common Carrier regulations to prevent Big Tech from becoming quasi-utilities, alongside a sharp critique of California's governance that predicts Governor Gavin Newsom's recall due to failed pandemic policies and talent migration. Finally, the group addresses economic stimulus and wealth inequality, proposing a biomanufacturing infrastructure plan and universal savings accounts to avert a debt crisis, while condemning cancel culture mechanisms that silence free discourse regardless of political affiliation.
- All-In Podcast1h 18m
E12: Biden wins, Pfizer vaccine, markets rip, Trump's next act, COVID endgame scenarios & more
Biden, Trump, Chamath, Friedberg, Jason, Sacks, David
The hosts analyze the 2020 election as a victory for centrism where Joe Biden's projected win exposes the electoral vulnerability of identity politics and the futility of Donald Trump's legal challenges. Projections suggest a divided government may stabilize markets, though the January Georgia runoffs remain a critical variable that could trigger significant volatility or policy shifts. Beyond the immediate political outcome, the discussion highlights a post-pandemic societal bifurcation, predicting an economic rotation toward cyclicals while warning that fiscal mismanagement and extreme partisanship could lead to long-term urban decay in cities like San Francisco.
- The Diary Of A CEO54 min
Why We're Getting More Depressed, Anxious and Lonely | E55
The host critiques the reliance on extrinsic, time-bound goals by detailing his transition from a failing annual fitness cycle to sustainable, intrinsic health focused on energy and sleep. He further argues that modern burnout and depression stem from a disconnection from ancestral basics like social tribalism, nature, and shared purpose, advocating for a simplified, authentic lifestyle. To operationalize these shifts, the host outlines a rigorous decision-making framework that values time at £10,000 per hour to filter out distractions, while also questioning the necessity of traditional marriage contracts and conformity in favor of personal autonomy.