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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast1h 31m
All-In's 2026 Predictions
Chamath, Jason Calacanis, David Friedberg, David Sacks
A group of prominent tech investors and founders, including David Sacks, Jason Calacanis, Chamath Palihapiti, and David Friedberg, discussed their 2026 economic, political, and business forecasts following Sacks' relocation to Austin amid concerns over California's proposed wealth tax. The panel projects a 4.5% to 6% U.S. GDP growth driven by the "Trump Boom" and productivity surges while predicting significant market disruptions such as the collapse of traditional SaaS models and a surge in IPOs for private giants like SpaceX and Stripe. Additionally, the conversation addressed emerging trends in deal-making and media, with participants anticipating a shift toward IP licensing agreements, the rise of citizen journalism, and potential geopolitical resolutions in Ukraine and Iran.
- All-In Podcast1h 39m
Trump vs Harvard, Nvidia export controls, how DEI killed Hollywood with Tim Dillon
Trump, Tim Dillon, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, David Sacks
The White House recently imposed indefinite export restrictions on NVIDIA's H20 chips, projecting a $5.5 billion earnings hit while prompting debates over whether enforcement will accelerate China's domestic semiconductor ambitions or effectively curb dual-use technology flows. Simultaneously, the Trump administration is contesting Harvard University over federal funding mandates, freezing billions in grants after the university refused to dismantle DEI programs and face a potential revocation of its tax-exempt status based on civil rights precedents. Experts warn that these geopolitical and educational crackdowns must address China's rising research parity with the U.S. while acknowledging that traditional university models may be too inefficient to sustain American scientific competitiveness without structural reform or AI-driven alternatives.
- All-In Podcast1h 31m
Inflated GDP?, Google earnings, How the media lost trust, Rogan/Trump search controversy, Election!
Rogan, Trump, Jason, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks
The All In Holiday Spectacular is a $1 million non-profit event hosted by podcasters David Sacks, Jason Calacanis, and Cameron Freiber at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, featuring VIP bundles purchased by Sacks's firm Athena. The gathering coincides with a comprehensive analysis of Q3 US GDP growth, Google's record-breaking earnings, and the shifting media landscape that favored Donald Trump's long-form podcasting strategy over traditional broadcast formats. Attendees and hosts also debated critical macroeconomic risks, including rising commercial real estate refinancing costs, the sustainability of federal debt, and the systemic implications of algorithmic bias on voter trust.
- All-In Podcast1h 44m
Yen Carry Trade, Recession odds grow, Buffett cash pile, Google ruled monopoly, Kamala picks Walz
Buffett, Kamala, Walz, Chamath, Friedberg, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks
Following a Bank of Japan interest rate hike that triggered a $20 trillion unwind of the yen carry trade and caused significant global equity losses, the central bank paused further tightening to stabilize markets amid growing concerns over US debt sustainability and a likely recession. Simultaneously, Berkshire Hathaway reduced its Apple concentration by over half while a federal court ruled Google maintained an illegal search monopoly, prompting debates over potential structural remedies and political bias in search results. The episode also examined the strategic risks of Kamala Harris selecting Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate and the ongoing controversies surrounding the 2024 US election landscape.
- All-In Podcast1h 38m
E162: Live from Davos! Milei goes viral, Adam Neumann's headwinds, streaming's broken model & more
Milei, Adam Neumann, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, Jamie Dimon, David Sacks
The 54th Annual World Economic Forum in Davos drew global elites to address themes of rebuilding trust while grappling with populist skepticism, highlighted by Argentine President Javier Milei's warning against collectivism and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's validation of Donald Trump's economic policies. Beyond political rhetoric, the gathering served as a platform for critical analysis of regulatory capture in aviation and real estate sectors, with figures like David Sacks and David Friedberg exposing how bureaucratic inertia and misapplied capital strategies are fueling safety crises in Boeing and liquidity failures in Flow. The event ultimately underscored a shifting landscape where traditional networking models face decline, prompting leaders to debate the efficacy of current market structures against rising challenges in streaming sustainability and environmental health.
- All-In Podcast1h 39m
E161: US strikes Houthis, market instability, Q1 rate cuts in doubt, Carta's major mishap, DEI
Jason, Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks
David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and other analysts debated the strategic futility and political motives behind US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, questioning whether the operation serves genuine deterrence or domestic political distractions. The panel also forecasted persistent inflation and a "bumpy landing" for the US economy due to a depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve and cooling corporate hiring, while warning that escalating oil prices could eliminate anticipated rate cuts. Concurrently, the discussion critiqued the venture capital sector's SaaS vulnerabilities, noting the Carta privacy scandal and the potential for AI-driven disruption, alongside a broader cultural critique of Hollywood's diversity mandates and the push for skills-based meritocracy.
- All-In Podcast1h 37m
E135: Wagner rebels, SCOTUS ends AA, AI M&A, startups gone bad, spacetime warps & more
Calacanis, Friedberg, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya
The discussion analyzes the Wagner Group's failed mutiny, noting that President Putin consolidated power to approximately 83% approval while Prigozhin's isolation foreshadows potential escalations in Russian mobilization. Simultaneously, the panel examines the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling against affirmative action, predicting that the decision will trigger new legal challenges to legacy admissions and force private sector diversity initiatives to shift toward meritocratic models. These geopolitical and legal shifts are juxtaposed with major developments in the AI sector, where strategic acquisitions like Databricks' purchase of Mosaic ML signal a race for hardware dominance, and scientific breakthroughs confirm a gravitational wave background through fifteen years of pulsar data.
- All-In Podcast2h 2m
In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., David Sacks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign on the All-In podcast, outlining a platform defined by anti-interventionist foreign policy, strict regulation of the military-industrial complex, and significant skepticism toward federal pandemic responses. During the two-hour interview, he proposed ending U.S. involvement in Ukraine through immediate negotiations based on the Minsk Accords while simultaneously pledging to dismantle the CIA's clandestine operations and pardon whistleblowers like Edward Snowden. Although hosts David Sacks and Chamath Palihapitiya praised his willingness to challenge establishment orthodoxy, co-host Jason Calacanis noted specific skepticism regarding Kennedy's causal claims on vaccines, highlighting the intense debate over his proposed economic and social reforms.
- All-In Podcast1h 50m
E115: The AI Search Wars: Google vs. Microsoft, Nordstream report, State of the Union
Calacanis, Sundar, Biden, Arnaud, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks
The discussion details a contentious debate over whether the U.S. orchestrated the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage to eliminate European reliance on Russian energy, contrasting allegations by Seymour Hirsch with official denials from the Biden administration. Simultaneously, the analysis examines how Google and Microsoft are locked in a high-stakes battle for search dominance as AI disruption threatens to dismantle Google's ad-driven revenue model while raising complex copyright issues. The conversation concludes by warning of the U.S. fiscal crisis caused by unsustainable entitlement spending, suggesting that only a massive expansion in energy capacity can prevent a future debt default without imposing ruinous taxes.
- All-In Podcast1h 37m
E112: Is Davos a grift? Plus: globalist mishaps, debt ceilings, TikTok's endgame & more
Calacanis, Friedberg, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya
Moderated by Jake Calacanis, David Sacks, and their fellow panelists debate the podcast's origins while analyzing the 2024 presidential landscape, specifically evaluating the strengths of Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, and Glenn Youngkin against a backdrop of voter concerns over fiscal responsibility. The hosts further dissect global economic tensions by critiquing the World Economic Forum, arguing for deglobalization strategies to counter China's energy and industrial dominance, and advocating for a points-based immigration system to attract high-value talent. Finally, the group addresses specific security risks posed by TikTok, the transformative potential of AI in biotech, and the legal liability surrounding the *Rust* shooting tragedy before concluding with insights into emerging aging research.
- All-In Podcast2h 17m
E109: 2022 Bestie Awards Live from Twitter HQ
Calacanis, Rudy Giuliani, Shellenberger, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, Elon Musk
The All-In podcast team convened in Lake Tahoe in December 2022 to present their annual Bestie Awards, during which Jay Cal was unanimously voted the new Director of the All In Summit. The episode featured extensive analysis of 2022 political winners like Ron DeSantis and Xi Jinping, business shifts involving defense stocks and generative AI, and critical discussions with Elon Musk regarding his Twitter acquisition. Additional guests included Michael Schellenberger, who detailed FBI influence on content moderation, while the panel also recognized top investors, identified worst performers, and selected the year's most significant scientific breakthroughs.
- All-In Podcast1h 48m
E105: Tech culture wars: Elon vs. SBF, Sabotaging Republicans with Trump
Elon, SBF, Trump, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, David Sacks
In a comprehensive discussion on the 2024 political landscape, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg analyzed the viability of candidates like DeSantis and Trump while debating the structural risks of federal debt, with Friedberg warning of imminent recession and the group reaching consensus on the unsustainability of 27% GDP spending. The panel further critiqued Silicon Valley's operational inefficiencies and cultural complacency through a rigorous analysis of recent tech layoffs and the FTX scandal, where Sacks and Palihapitiya exposed how the professional managerial class prioritized ethical platitudes over financial accountability. Ultimately, the speakers identified U.S. energy independence as a critical lever to resolve fiscal and geopolitical tensions while criticizing regulatory bodies for disproportionate focus on political symbolism rather than substantive economic failures.