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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast1h 17m
How Matt Mahan Thinks He Can Save California
Matt Mahan, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, David
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan entered the California gubernatorial race to challenge the state's fiscal dysfunction by contrasting his record of managing local budgets with the revenue-focused strategies of opponents like Eric Swalwell and Tom Steyer. His platform centers on shifting from process-driven spending to outcomes-based governance, proposing zero-based budgeting to address a $35 billion deficit, reforming pension liabilities to curb long-term costs, and implementing supply-side solutions to resolve the housing affordability crisis. Mahan argues that California's high taxes and regulatory environment have failed to improve key metrics in safety and housing, positioning his administration as a pragmatic alternative that utilizes data dashboards and specific operational reforms to restore economic competitiveness.
- All-In Podcast57 min
Scott Bessent: Fixing the Fed, Tariffs for National Security, Solving Affordability in 2026
Scott Bessent, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, David
Secretary Bessent outlines a fiscal strategy projecting a 2025 deficit contraction to the mid-5% of GDP range, aiming to reach a 3% target by the end of the Trump presidency through a shift from revenue-focused tariffs to national security leverage. The administration attributes current affordability challenges to historical price levels rather than present inflation, while criticizing the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing policies as drivers of inequality that necessitate a balance sheet reduction and return to traditional rate-setting. Future growth is anticipated to follow the July completion of tax cuts and the launch of "Trump Accounts," a universal child savings initiative designed to expand equity ownership and stimulate a CapEx-led employment boom in 2026.
- All-In Podcast1h 2m
Epstein Files Fallout, Nvidia Risks, Burry's Bad Bet, Google's Breakthrough, Tether's Boom
Burry, Friedberg, Alan Keating, Chamath, David, Phil Hellmuth, Jason Kuhn, Matthew
A near-unanimous congressional vote has triggered the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, prompting speculation regarding intelligence ties and financial anomalies while prompting a detailed examination of Tether's massive US Treasury holdings and NVIDIA's record-breaking financials amidst emerging accounting disputes. The discussion further explores David Friedberg's strategic pivot from venture capital to operating a breakout company, alongside a profile of high-stakes poker champion Alan Keating, whose psychological mastery and chaos-based decision-making strategies outperform algorithmic solvers in live games. Collectively, these segments analyze significant developments in government transparency, cryptocurrency stability, semiconductor market dynamics, and the nuanced psychology of professional gambling under extreme pressure.
- a16z1h 17m
Ben Horowitz & Marc Andreessen: Why Silicon Valley Turned Against Defense (And How We're Fixing It)
Ben Horowitz, Marc Andreessen, Palmer Luckey, Katherine Boyle, David, Erik
Following a significant cultural rift between Silicon Valley and Washington, Andreessen Horowitz launched its "American Dynamism" fund in late 2021 to integrate hard-tech innovation with national security by targeting defense, aerospace, and energy sectors. The investment thesis leverages current geopolitical tensions to capitalize on a renewed market for autonomous systems, nuclear power, and specialized space capabilities while rejecting central planning in favor of free-market iteration. This strategy aims to secure U.S. technological superiority over adversaries like China by supporting founders with deep military expertise and fostering a new era of domestic manufacturing.
- All-In Podcast1h 24m
E122: Is AI the next great computing platform? ChatGPT vs. Google, containing AGI & RESTRICT Act
Joe Manchin, Biden, Sacks, Friedberg, J Cal, Mark, Jake, Nick, Chamath Palihapitiya, David, Sax, John Greenewald, Zach
Senator Joe Manchin's op-ed criticizing the Inflation Reduction Act sparked speculation of a presidential run, while Ron Lauder's shift in donor support signaled volatility within the Republican primary. Concurrently, OpenAI's launch of a plugin ecosystem enabled ChatGPT to bypass traditional app navigation, driving its user base to 100 million in two months and challenging tech giants like Google and Microsoft. However, this rapid AI advancement precipitated debates over job displacement in white-collar sectors and ethical concerns regarding recursive self-improvement, even as lawmakers pushed the "Restrict Act" to ban TikTok with penalties critics argue threaten internet privacy and freedom.
- All-In Podcast1h 25m
E97: SPAC updates, public/private market overview, Putin's end game & more
Putin, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Jake, Nick, David, Jason, Sacks
Chamath Palihapitiya announced the liquidation of his IPOD and IPOF SPACs to return capital to investors, citing an unsustainable market environment where valuation gaps and volatility have frozen exits for late-stage private companies. He forecast a catastrophic "washout" for the broader SPAC sector while criticizing systemic failures in venture capital diligence and ESG frameworks that obscure financial reality. The discussion further addressed looming geopolitical risks, including escalation in Ukraine and protests in Iran, arguing that institutional decay and demographic shifts are driving instability that requires a nuanced diplomatic approach rather than intervention.
- 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.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Upside of Aging: A Conversation in the Pavilion
David, Henry, Mark Friedman, Frida, Hasi, Perry, Barry
Facing a global demographic shift where the over-65 population will double and Alzheimer's cases triple, experts are calling for a systemic transition from a linear life model to one that leverages older adults as a generative resource. The event outlines critical strategies to bridge workforce shortages and health disparities through personalized medical interventions, financial reforms, and policies that integrate "encore careers" while addressing social infrastructure gaps. By reframing aging as a period of increased natural resource potential rather than decline, the discussion emphasizes democratizing extended health spans and creating structures that support meaningful contribution across diverse economic and geographic regions.