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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast1h 39m
Fixing the American Dream with Andrew Schulz
Andrew Schulz, Friedberg, Gavin Newsom, Trump, Jason Calacanis
In a May 3 Miami event featuring comedian Andrew Schulz, hosts Jason Calacanis and David Sack discussed advanced IVF technologies, the strategic implications of Governor Gavin Newsom's new podcast, and critiques of President Trump's tariff policies. The dialogue extended to economic solutions such as investing the Social Security Trust Fund in equities to prevent 2032 insolvency, while analyzing housing market distortions and the psychological drivers behind modern conspiracy theories. Panelists also shared personal investment origins, evaluated the Department of Government Efficiency's potential under Elon Musk, and highlighted JD Vance's political trajectory as a key figure in future American leadership.
- The Economist28 min
Pompcast: Trump rallies Congress
Trump, Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, John Priddow, Ana Lankes, Alex Hearn
President Donald Trump suspended military aid to Ukraine following a dispute with Volodymyr Zelensky, triggering retaliatory 25% tariffs from Mexico and Canada and prompting Zelensky to signal readiness for a new minerals deal. In his first congressional address, Trump claimed record-breaking approval swings and erroneously contrasted European and American aid contributions while asserting he ranks alongside George Washington. Simultaneously, Ecuadorian Attorney General Diana Salazar continues high-stakes investigations into corruption linking drug cartels to former President Rafael Correa, with the outcome threatening to determine whether the nation remains a democracy or becomes a narco state before upcoming elections.
- Goldman Sachs18 min
Trump’s tariffs: Big talk or big action?
Trump, Jeff Gerrish, Allison Nathan
The current administration is deploying aggressive tariff policies to reshape U.S. manufacturing, secure national security in strategic sectors, and address geopolitical concerns like fentanyl trafficking. While market volatility is intentionally leveraged to force negotiation concessions, a coordinated strategy involving hawkish figures aims to replace bilateral deals with a reciprocal global tariff system by the April 1st deadline. Despite legal challenges, these measures are designed to correct trade imbalances and extend beyond the scope of previous administrations to fundamentally alter international trade dynamics.
- All-In Podcast1h 15m
Epstein Files Flop, State of the Market, Autonomous Robots, Trump's Gold Card, Friedberg on Jeopardy
Trump, Friedberg, Chamath, Bezos, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks
In a recent episode, hosts Jason Calacanis, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Freiberg discussed a wide range of topics including David Freiberg's $1 million *Celebrity Jeopardy!* victory and Brett Atcock's accelerated timeline for home robot beta tests by late 2025. The conversation shifted to macroeconomic concerns, with Freiberg warning of stagflation due to tariffs and immigration policies while analyzing the $91.5 billion valuation of payment giant Stripe against its competitor Adyen. Additionally, the panel debated Donald Trump's proposed $5 million "Golden Visa" program and the strategic implications of dissolving the USPS governing board to improve economic data collection.
- All-In Podcast1h 46m
The Stablecoin Future, Milei's Memecoin, DOGE for the DoD, Grok 3, Why Stripe Stays Private
Milei, Patrick Collison, Jamie Dimon, Trump, Elon, Jason Calacanis, David Friedberg
Stripe leaders Patrick and John Collison, joined by Chamath Palihapitiya and Dave Sacks, discussed the company's $1 trillion annual processing volume, its strategic pivot into stablecoin infrastructure via the Bridge acquisition, and its continued decision to remain private to prioritize long-term compounding. The panel also critiqued recent political missteps, such as Javier Milei's meme coin failure, while highlighting the ARC Institute's release of the Evo 2 biological AI model and Elon Musk's rapid Grok 3 training via the "Colossus" data center initiative. Finally, the conversation addressed shifting geopolitical defense strategies, the ongoing risks of asteroid 2024 YR4, and the broader impact of remote work policies on early-career professional development.
- The Economist25 min
Love match: Modi-Trump’s tariffs tussle
Modi, Trump, Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, Kira Khuyu, Leo Morani, John Fassman
At the White House, President Trump and Prime Minister Modi advanced a "mega-prosperity" partnership marked by the "MIGA" slogan, even as trade tensions over reciprocal tariffs and immigration enforcement disputes threaten the $200 billion bilateral relationship. Concurrently, global aviation faces a decade-long crisis of eroding safety and shrinking airspace due to geopolitical conflicts, granting non-Western carriers a competitive edge while forcing Western airlines to cancel routes. In the entertainment sector, *Saturday Night Live* celebrates its 50th anniversary by maintaining structural consistency under Lorne Michaels' leadership, successfully adapting its political satire for the digital age to sustain high ratings during election cycles.
- The Economist23 min
With this ring: Trump and Putin omit Ukraine
Trump, Putin, Rosie Bloor, Shashank Joshi, Rachel Lloyd
In a significant geopolitical shift, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin initiated direct diplomatic talks to end the Ukraine war, with a newly formed US negotiating team excluding Ukraine and European allies while signaling a move away from NATO membership guarantees. Simultaneously, the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group captured the eastern Congolese city of Goma, prompting a regional military escalation and raising concerns about further advances toward Kinshasa despite a lack of immediate negotiation prospects. In the cultural sector, the *Bridget Jones* franchise is returning with a fourth film that explores themes of bereavement and relatable imperfection, continuing the series' legacy of commercial success and social relevance over two decades.
- All-In Podcast7 min
Ray Dalio: How DOGE and Trump Can Solve America's Debt Crisis
Ray Dalio, DOGE, Trump, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Citing a Congressional Budget Office projection that U.S. government debt-to-revenue will reach 700% within a decade, the speaker advocates for an immediate "three percent solution" to slash the deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP. This strategy demands a rapid reduction of more than $900 billion annually through deep cuts to discretionary spending, regulatory reform, and AI-driven efficiency rather than gradual adjustment, thereby leveraging current economic strength to prevent an "arithmetic death spiral." By pledging a political consequence for missing the target, the proposal aims to trigger immediate market relief through lower interest rates while avoiding the inflationary effects of relying heavily on tariff revenue or speculative growth.
- The Economist22 min
Thy neighbours, beggared: Trump’s opening tariffs
Trump, Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Henry Kerr, Jeff Carr, Andrew Miller, Tom Trevithan, Jonathan Brown, Stephen Katz
President Trump has declared a national emergency to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, prompting Canada to enact immediate countermeasures targeting Republican states while the administration seeks to leverage economic disruption for border security and industrial goals. Simultaneously, Denver-based Boom Supersonic successfully demonstrated its XB-1 aircraft breaking the sound barrier, advancing plans for commercial supersonic travel by 2029 through advanced carbon fiber and engine technologies. In the cultural sector, London's West End and other British venues have seen a post-pandemic surge in obligatory standing ovations, a phenomenon critics argue has diluted the meaning of applause into a coercive ritual driven by ticket costs and restored social habits.
- The Economist23 min
Putty people: can Trump get his picks?
Trump, Rosie Bloor, Adam O'Neill, Avantika Chirkotty, Luke Lithgow
The Trump administration is advancing controversial cabinet confirmations, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, while facing judicial and legislative resistance to executive overreach and potential pardons. Simultaneously, the global luxury market is contracting as aspirational brands struggle with economic headwinds, prompting a strategic pivot toward exclusivity and ultra-high-end clientele. In Australia, scientists are deploying genetic modifications and tadpole trapping to control the invasive cane toad population, which currently threatens native predators with lethal toxins.
- All-In Podcast1h 16m
Ray Dalio: US Debt Spiral, How to Avoid Disaster | The All-In Interview
Ray Dalio, Friedberg, Chamath, Jason, Trump, Dave
Ray Dalio warns that the U.S. faces a critical long-term debt crisis characterized by a 125% debt-to-GDP ratio, an unsustainable $2 trillion annual deficit, and a 100% risk rating on government solvency due to looming monetization and inflationary pressure. As the country enters the deleveraging stage of an 80-year big debt cycle, the situation is exacerbated by political gridlock, AI-driven productivity gaps, and intensifying geopolitical conflicts that threaten to force harsh fiscal corrections like austerity or currency devaluation. To navigate this environment, Dalio advises shifting portfolios toward uncorrelated hard assets like gold and productive businesses while implementing immediate, binding deficit caps to avert a catastrophic financial spiral.
- Lex Fridman3h 46m
Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458
Marc Andreessen, Trump, Lex Fridman
Marc Andreessen warns that accelerating US debt trajectories risk hyperinflation while identifying geography, demographics, and technological dominance as key drivers for a potential "Roaring Twenties" economic boom between 2025 and 2026. He argues that dismantling a decade of "soft authoritarian" censorship and reforming the higher education cartel through radical policy shifts, such as the Department of Government Efficiency, are essential to restoring individualism and unlocking AI-driven productivity. Ultimately, the speaker contends that overcoming ideological conformity requires a political realignment that leverages high-skill immigration alongside native talent to fuel the next era of American expansion.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 41m
US ELECTION DEBATE: What Trump’s Return REALLY Means For The World! Is The UK About To Collapse?
Trump, Scott Galloway, Daniel Priestly, Konstantin Kisin
Panelists Scott, Daniel, and Constantine analyze a historic shift in the US and UK economies, contrasting American policies favoring energy independence and meritocracy against British struggles with inflation, high taxes, and perceived "managed decline." The discussion highlights critical social trends, including a crisis among young men facing cultural isolation and a consensus that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives have eroded meritocracy while exacerbating racial division. Looking toward 2025, the experts advocate for urgent reforms in education to address AI displacement, a pivot from net-zero energy policies to affordable alternatives, and a cultural return to individual responsibility and community engagement to combat societal decay.
- The Economist25 min
Executive orders of magnitude: Trump’s day one
Trump, Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, John Prudhoe, Edward Carr, Nicole Phan
During his second-term inauguration held indoors due to extreme cold, Donald Trump delivered an address centered on reclaiming the Panama Canal, reviving Manifest Destiny, and announcing a goal to plant an American flag on Mars while key Silicon Valley leaders like Elon Musk attended. On his first day in office, he signed executive orders establishing a two-gender policy, declaring a national emergency at the southern border to halt illegal entry, and withdrawing from the World Health Organization and Paris Climate Agreement. Although Trump currently holds peak approval ratings and dominates the Republican Party, legislative constraints from narrow majorities in Congress and potential Supreme Court challenges may limit the long-term durability of his aggressive tariff threats and immigration reforms.
- All-In Podcast1h 45m
Inauguration Interviews: Trump's Talent, Dem Rebrand & more w/ Whip Emmer, Reps Swalwell & Khanna
Trump, Whip Emmer, Reps Swalwell, Khanna, Tom Emmer, Eric Swalwell, Shamath Palihapitiya, David Friedberg
Republican Representative Tom Emmer and Democrats Eric Swalwell and Rohit Khanna critique the Democratic Party's 2024 nomination process and ideological drift while debating Republican fiscal priorities, immigration strategies, and regulatory approaches to technology. Emmer advocates for rapid deficit reduction and a two-tiered immigration plan, whereas Swalwell and Khanna emphasize preserving social safety nets, implementing points-based labor immigration, and opposing mass deportations. The panel further contrasts views on national security measures like a TikTok ban and potential cabinet confirmations, ultimately highlighting the need for pragmatic governance over ideological purity to address critical issues from wildfires to economic revitalization.