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  1. All-In Podcast1h 30m

    E140: LK-99, Sclerotic establishments, Fitch downgrades US debt, Trump indicted... again

    Trump, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg

    A Korean research team led by Lee and Kim has announced the potential synthesis of LK-99, a lead-copper-oxide material that computer models suggest could achieve room-temperature superconductivity through precise lattice distortion. Global laboratories are currently attempting to replicate these findings amid mixed results and skepticism regarding whether observed magnetic levitation stems from true superconductivity or simple diamagnetism. While the scientific community scrutinizes the data and replication challenges, the technology's confirmation would theoretically revolutionize energy transmission, quantum computing, and transportation by eliminating electrical resistance without cryogenic cooling.

  2. All-In Podcast1h 23m

    E94: NFT volume plummets, California's overreach, FBI meddling, climate change & national security

    Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, David Sacks

    David Sachs and Chamath Palihapitiya analyze market bubbles driven by collective belief and social capital while dissecting the economic fallout of California's $22 fast-food minimum wage law, which they argue will accelerate automation and harm labor markets. The hosts further critique federal election interference following Mark Zuckerberg's admission that the FBI pressured Facebook to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story, and they warn that aggressive climate policies without hydrocarbons risk global economic collapse. Ultimately, the discussion concludes by linking these domestic failures to a renewed Cold War, citing the abandonment of arms control treaties and the Soviet Union's economic demise as cautionary tales for modern governance.

  3. All-In Podcast1h 9m

    E91: SoftBank's $21B+ Vision Fund loss, signals of a bubble, macro picture, Trump raided by FBI

    Trump, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, David Sacks, David Priberg

    The panel analyzed SoftBank's $6 trillion loss and founder Masayoshi Son's admission of delirium, while debating whether structural fund flaws or the "kingmaker" strategy destroyed portfolio unit economics. Broader market discussions identified valuation bubbles driven by excessive liquidity and ZIRP, with experts predicting a shallow technical recession as interest rate impacts materialize. The conversation concluded by examining the polarizing implications of the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, which panelists described as a critical test of institutional integrity that may force a binary political outcome for former President Trump.

  4. All-In Podcast1h 24m

    E86: Macro outlook: jobs, housing, inflation + Dutch farmers protests & EU climate missteps

    Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Biden, Bezos, David Sacks

    In Episode 86 of "All In," hosts Sacks, Jason Calacanis, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg analyze the U.S. economy from Italy, framing the current downturn as a supply-side recession driven by labor shortages and pandemic constraints rather than excess demand. The panel warns of an impending two-phase correction involving a return to demand-side contraction as excess savings vanish, while highlighting severe risks in commercial real estate, consumer credit delinquencies, and global energy volatility. Additionally, the discussion critiques the Biden administration's economic communication, details significant asset sales by figures like Jeff Bezos, and contrasts voter priorities regarding inflation with European policy disputes over agricultural emissions and nuclear energy.

  5. All-In Podcast1h 25m

    E63: Insurrection indictments, human rights in the US and abroad, groundbreaking MS study and more

    Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Phil Hellmuth, Jason, Walensky, David Sacks

    David Sacks argues that the media's overemphasis on January 6th constitutes political threat inflation that risks a Republican landslide by distracting from economic concerns, while simultaneously calling for bipartisan reforms to the Electoral Count Act and relaxed accredited investor regulations to foster wealth creation. The discussion further features a debate between Chamath Palihapitiya and Jason Calacanis regarding whether the United States should prioritize domestic human rights crises or global atrocities like the treatment of Uyghurs, contrasting with David Friedberg's analysis of post-pandemic economic trends and scientific breakthroughs linking Epstein-Barr virus to Multiple Sclerosis. These varied segments collectively examine how political strategy, policy legislation, and biotechnology advancements intersect to shape current societal and economic landscapes.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. All-In Podcast1h 24m

    E30: Ramifications of Biden's proposed capital gains tax hike, founder psychology & more

    Biden, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg

    President Biden's proposal to nearly double capital gains taxes for earners over $1 million triggered immediate market volatility and sparked debate among podcast hosts David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Jason Calacanis regarding its potential to stifle investment and accelerate wealth migration to lower-tax states. While the trio universally agreed the Derek Chauvin verdict was supported by evidence, they also analyzed SEC regulatory shifts impacting SPAC accounting and critiqued media sensationalism alongside ongoing concerns about global COVID-19 variants and vaccine efficacy. Ultimately, the discussion highlighted a broader critique of federal fiscal deficits and government spending inefficiencies, contrasting them with market-based returns and the specific governance failures highlighted in the recent WeWork documentary.

  9. All-In Podcast1h 14m

    E27: The Great Inflation Debate, Amazon gets spicy on Twitter, rethinking supply chains & more

    Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Jason, David Sacks

    Hosts David Sacks, Chamath Paliyhapa, and David Freeberg engage in a wide-ranging economic and geopolitical debate, where Paliyhapa argues inflation stems from lower-income consumption while Sacks defends historical growth metrics and warns of runaway inflation. The discussion extends to corporate and infrastructure news, covering the fragility of global supply chains highlighted by the Suez Canal blockage, Microsoft's potential $10 billion acquisition of Discord, and legislative concerns regarding mining bottlenecks in the US. Throughout the episode, the hosts blend personal banter and podcast poll results with substantive analysis on trade agreements, vaccine distribution strategies, and the strategic implications of decentralized social media protocols.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.