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  1. All-In Podcast10 min

    Leaked tapes: Sacks vs. Jason origins | All-In After Party on Callin

    Sacks, Jason, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Dylan, Henry, J.K.L., Tucker, Ringo

    During a recent "All-In" episode, panelists David Sacks, Henry Blodget, and David Pakman publicly criticized host Jason Calacanis for aggressive, non-even-handed interruptions that forced complex arguments into soundbites while allowing Chamath Palihapitiya to speak without constraint. In defense of his style, Calacanis claimed the chaos prevents boring segments and drives the show's top ratings, a tension that necessitates the panelists' editing work to reconstruct coherent narratives. The discussion further covered Calacanis's beta app "Call In," a dispute over the financial compensation for editors, and an unresolved debate regarding the establishment of specific time limits for uninterrupted speaking.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.