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Clear all filters- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- All-In Podcast1h 23m
E16: Reflecting on the riots at the US Capitol, plus: Georgia runoffs, vaccine distribution & more
David Sacks, Friedberg, Gavin Newsom, Kim Kardashian, Chamath Palihapitiya
A panel of political and economic analysts collectively blames Donald Trump for inciting the Capitol storming through his dissemination of election falsehoods, while debating the strategic merits of his legal prosecution versus bipartisan reconciliation. The discussion further examines the Republican Party's realignment following the Georgia runoffs, the urgent need to restructure the vaccine rollout using military-style centralization, and the societal dangers posed by activist district attorneys and escalating tribalism. Ultimately, the hosts predict a period of initial stability in 2021 before potential chaos, suggesting that Joe Biden's centric leadership may help de-escalate partisan warfare while Trump's political influence diminishes.
- All-In Podcast3h 0m
E11: Election Night Special featuring Phil Hellmuth, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner & more!
Phil Hellmuth, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, Chamath, Michael Newman, Jon Cohen, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Jason Calacanis, David Friedberg, David Sacks
Financial markets rallied and betting odds flipped violently as Donald Trump secured critical victories in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, driven by voter backlash against COVID-19 lockdowns and unexpected demographic shifts. While major media networks initially misjudged the election dynamics, the results projected a "soft landing" scenario where a potential Biden presidency coincides with a Republican Senate to ensure government gridlock and fiscal stability. Key swing states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona remain statistically tight, creating uncertainty over whether a clear winner will be declared or if a contested election will extend into early December.
- All-In Podcast1h 14m
E2: Rebooting economy, understanding corporate debt, avoiding a depression & more with David Sacks
David Sacks, Jason, Trump, Biden, Jack Dorsey, Chamath Palihapitiya
In this episode of "All In," hosts Jason Calacanis and Chamath Palihapitiya join David Sacks to critique the US government's delayed response to the coronavirus while outlining a "2.0" economic recovery strategy focused on mass masking, rapid testing, and direct stimulus payments. The discussion highlights institutional negligence by the CDC and FDA, challenges the efficacy of current bailout structures, and argues that allowing bankruptcy while prioritizing equity over debt is essential for a sustainable market correction. Ultimately, the trio predicts a prolonged two-year recovery period and analyzes how the speed of economic stabilization will critically determine the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.