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Clear all filters- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- All-In Podcast1h 41m
E80: Recession deep dive: VC psychology, macro risks, Tiger Global, predictions and more
Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, David Sacks
Panelists warn that approximately $35 trillion in global wealth has been erased, creating a recessionary environment driven by the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening and synchronized collapses in real estate, consumer credit, and SaaS valuations. In response to freezing credit markets and strict new funding criteria, venture capital firms are selectively deploying capital into profitable companies while employees face the risk of worthless equity as valuation multiples compress. Despite the severe economic contraction and a potential market bottom yet to arrive, the crisis is framed as an opportunity for disciplined investors to acquire top talent and purge underperforming assets.
- All-In Podcast1h 26m
E79: Analyzing the leaked draft overturning Roe v. Wade with Amy Howe and Tom Goldstein
Amy Howe, Tom Goldstein, Chamath, Jason
A leaked draft of Justice Samuel Alito's opinion in *Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization* signals the Supreme Court's intent to overturn *Roe v. Wade* and *Planned Parenthood v. Casey* by redefining constitutional abortion rights as matters for state legislatures rather than fundamental liberties. While the ruling technically limits itself to abortion, its application of originalist principles to overturn precedent threatens the doctrinal foundations of *Obergefell* and *Loving*, potentially inviting future legal challenges to same-sex marriage and contraception rights. This decision concludes a decades-long conservative judicial strategy that will likely fragment US policy into a patchwork of state laws, leaving federal statutory codification difficult due to the current political gridlock.
- All-In Podcast1h 36m
E71: Russia/Ukraine deep dive: escalation, risk factors, financial fallout, exit ramps and more
David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Friedberg, Jay Cow
On March 4th, the hosts of the "All In" podcast analyzed the escalating Russian invasion of Ukraine, discussing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear incident, NATO's refusal to enforce a no-fly zone to avoid direct conflict, and the strategic risks of triggering Article 5. The conversation further detailed the West's unfolding economic warfare through sanctions that have decoupled global supply chains, creating immediate humanitarian concerns regarding global food security while sparking intense debate among Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg over potential recessionary outcomes. Beyond the geopolitical crisis, the episode examined FDA approvals for new CAR-T cancer therapies, the legal resolution of CRISPR patents, and the upcoming "All In" Summit scheduled for mid-May.
- 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.
- All-In Podcast1h 48m
E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars
Jack Dorsey, Calacanis, Friedberg, Rudy Giuliani, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya
Prominent tech investors Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg convened to critique 2021 political and business outcomes, crowning figures like Eric Adams, Glenn Youngkin, and Elon Musk as winners while identifying the progressive left and institutions shorting retail investors as losers. The discussion highlighted significant scientific breakthroughs in starch synthesis and CRISPR, alongside cultural shifts toward centrism and the creator economy, while addressing internal friction that required mediation to keep the group united. Looking forward, the panel announced an upcoming prediction show and a May summit in Miami to continue their analysis of the rapidly evolving intersection of technology, finance, and governance.
- All-In Podcast1h 36m
E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
Calacanis, Friedberg, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya
Following a two-week hiatus, hosts David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Jason Calacanis launched the open-source audio platform "Call-In" with overwhelming demand while addressing the geopolitical fallout of the US Afghanistan withdrawal and China's new tech crackdowns. The panel sharply criticized the Biden administration's handling of the Afghan collapse, condemned California's gig-work unionization efforts, and defended Elon Musk's robotics strategy against Jeff Bezos's litigation. Additionally, the discussion outlined a framework for potential blockchain-based governance and warned of structural risks facing Chinese tech firms through the VIE investment model.
- All-In Podcast1h 31m
E43: Innovative venture strategies, Zymergen's implosion, Square acquires Afterpay & more
Chamath, Jason, Jack Dorsey, Yung Spielburg, Larry Page, Trevor Milton, David Sacks, David Friedberg
Chamath Palihapitiya and David Sacks detailed recent strategic milestones, including a $300 million Production Board funding round backed by BlackRock and Alphabet, alongside Sacks' $1.12 billion fund closure. The hosts critically analyzed deep-tech failures like Zymergen and high-profile fraud cases involving Nikola and Theranos, attributing collapses to hyped narratives and inadequate diligence standards. Furthermore, the discussion addressed the consolidation of fintech giants, predicting that major players will merge banking, crypto, and insurance services while raising concerns over monopolistic power and the regulatory gatekeeping of federal banking licenses.
- All-In Podcast1h 36m
E41: Vaccine policy, Big Tech, DeepMind's latest breakthrough, wealth creation, opportunity & more
During a comprehensive debate on the pandemic, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg analyzed the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," debating the efficacy of mandates against individual liberty while discussing DeepMind's AlphaFold breakthrough for accelerating drug discovery. The panelists also scrutinized the Biden administration's alleged censorship of social media as a dangerous overreach and defended the private initiatives of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk against societal contempt. Concluding that the era of centralized tech monopolies is permeable, the group urged listeners to embrace risk and reject the notion that the system is rigged.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.