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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast54 min
Ro Khanna Calls Out Both Parties: Immigration, Tech & Free Speech
U.S. Representative Rohit "Roe" Khanna detailed his vision for immigration reform, border security, and economic patriotism during a fifth podcast appearance, advocating for skilled talent pathways while rejecting blanket visa fees and the zeroing out of asylum claims. The Representative criticized the Democratic Party for alienating the tech industry and emphasized the need for a forward-looking agenda focused on domestic revitalization, AI innovation, and bipartisan crime solutions rather than constant opposition to the Trump administration. Khanna also addressed immediate legislative crises, including the government shutdown caused by constitutional disputes over funding freezes, while reaffirming his commitment to banning congressional stock trading and warning against political violence fueled by an attention-driven media ecosystem.
- All-In Podcast23 min
Rick Caruso on California’s Collapse: Broken Leadership, LA Wildfire Failures & the Fix
Rick Caruso, Karen Bass, Chamath, Jason
In the wake of the Palisades fires, developer Rick Caruso contrasts his private sector emergency preparations against the city's failures, blaming incompetent governance under Mayor Karen Bass for the destruction of 90% of the homes. Caruso argues that ideological politics have paralyzed local authorities, leading him to propose a competency-based administration that enforces zero tolerance for street encampments while simultaneously securing federal aid and infrastructure upgrades for rebuilding. As he evaluates potential political bids, Caruso emphasizes that California must prioritize practical solutions over political maneuvering to reverse systemic decay and restore the state's status as a national leader.
- All-In Podcast31 min
Inside the GLP-1 Gold Rush: Eli Lilly CEO on New Breakthroughs, Addiction & Mental Health, Pricing
Dave Ricks, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks has steered the company to an 860% market capitalization increase and record-breaking Mounjaro sales by leveraging a massive research workforce and aggressive manufacturing expansion to secure global dominance in GLP-1 therapies. While the firm faces capital shortages in the broader biotech sector, it is diversifying its pipeline beyond weight loss to address brain disorders and developing oral formulations to improve accessibility without compromising the high R&D reinvestment model Ricks defends. Personalized by Ricks' own successful treatment, the company balances aggressive clinical innovation with strategic supply chain controls to maintain its competitive edge against emerging international rivals.
- All-In Podcast29 min
Eric Schmidt on AI, the Battle with China, and the Future of America
Eric Schmidt, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt outlines a strategic framework where the immediate AI revolution remains underhyped and distinct from the imminent arrival of autonomous agents, while warning that Western nations must counter China's aggressive pivot toward open-weight models and advanced robotics. Schmidt anticipates a future military doctrine defined by millions of AI-driven drones that create high-deterrence stalemates rather than traditional combat, driven by the obsolescence of fixed military infrastructure. Simultaneously, he emphasizes that US geopolitical resilience depends on leveraging domestic capital markets and releasing smaller open-source models to maintain control over handheld device proliferation amidst global demographic declines.
- All-In Podcast1h 22m
Charlie Kirk Murder, Assassination Culture in America, Jimmy Kimmel Suspended, Ellison Media Empire
Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellison, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, Zach, Sax
Following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson, a discussion emerges attributing the violence to a radicalized generation shaped by algorithmic extremism and social isolation rather than a random act. The event has triggered a broader national debate regarding the rising acceptance of political violence and the specific cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel, which hosts frame as a symptom of media consolidation and the erosion of free speech norms. Participants conclude by calling for a societal pledge against political violence while analyzing how tech giants and media moguls are reshaping the information landscape that fuels such ideological fractures.
- All-In Podcast25 min
Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko on Crypto's Next Era: Quantum, AI, and the Future of Money
Anatoly Yakovenko, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko outlines a transformative financial vision where $1.7 billion institutional tokenization and new regulatory frameworks like the "Genius Act" unlock trillions in stablecoins and real-world assets on Solana as the global execution layer. He predicts that within five years, the internet will surpass China and Japan as the top holder of US treasuries, driven by quantum-resistant cryptography and a synchronized, speed-of-light settlement network. This shift aims to displace traditional banking margins and integrate regulated entities like NASDAQ, provided that legal clarity enables the mass adoption of tokenized securities and uncapped economic utility.
- All-In Podcast26 min
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on self-driving's future, changing business model, job displacement
Dara Khosrowshahi, Elon, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi outlines a strategy to remove safety drivers from its fleet by the end of the current year while maintaining a hybrid human-AV model to maximize asset utilization across partners like Waymo and Chinese robotics firms. Concurrently, the company plans to deploy its substantial free cash flow into a $20 billion stock buyback and direct AV investments, positioning its network as an essential demand layer for future fleet operators. This approach aims to expand autonomous adoption to 20% of global rides within a decade, creating a transition period where drivers are retained through platform growth and pivoted into new roles like AI data labeling.
- All-In Podcast21 min
Oval Office Tour with President Trump
Trump, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, David Sacks
Recent White House initiatives include extensive Oval Office renovations featuring gold accents and historic artwork, alongside infrastructure projects that transformed the Rose Garden patio and approved construction on a new ballroom. Concurrently, economic policies emphasize artificial intelligence energy independence, manufacturing revival through tariffs, and fiscal adjustments that reportedly shift federal projections from deficit to surplus. These developments are coupled with strong military capabilities demonstrated by B2 bomber operations and aggressive market commentary intended to validate recent economic gains.
- All-In Podcast37 min
The College Crisis: Heads of Dartmouth & Berkeley Debate the Decline of US Universities
Sian Beilock, Rich Lyons, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Dartmouth President Sion Bylock and UC Berkeley President Rich Lyons addressed the critical financial sustainability of higher education amidst record student debt, highlighting strategic pivots toward industry partnerships and robust financial aid models that eliminate loans for lower-income families. Confronting crises in K-12 preparedness and declining ROI for non-elite institutions, the leaders advocated for institutional reforms focused on critical thinking, viewpoint diversity, and the unique value of residential learning to foster human agency in an AI-driven economy. Ultimately, both presidents emphasized that maintaining endowments to bridge research gaps and ensuring economic mobility for students are essential for preserving the future viability of American universities.
- All-In Podcast42 min
Tulsi Gabbard on Russiagate Hoax Evidence and How She’s Reforming Politicized Intelligence Agencies
Tulsi Gabbard, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Representative Tulsi Gabbard characterizes the "Russiagate" investigation as a politically manufactured narrative used to undermine President Trump, citing suppressed intelligence that initially found no Russian interference in the 2016 election. Her administration has initiated structural reforms within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to purge politicized elements and referred documented misconduct to the Department of Justice for legal accountability. Additionally, Gabbard supports targeted strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure and the designation of cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations to counter drug-fueled violence, while framing her political realignment as a return to constitutional fidelity and working-class advocacy.
- All-In Podcast45 min
Elon Musk on DOGE, Optimus, Starlink Smartphones, Evolving with AI, Why the West is Imploding
Elon Musk, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Elon Musk outlined aggressive roadmaps for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot, which aims to achieve human-level dexterity and a $20,000 production cost through vertical integration, alongside a new AI5 chip and software update designed to make vehicles feel sentient by year-end. SpaceX targets full Starship reusability within the coming year using advanced heat shields and plans to acquire $17 billion in spectrum for direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, while xAI is expanding its training infrastructure to accelerate intelligence growth toward a Kardashev Type II scale. Strategic discussions also addressed a potential $1 trillion compensation package for Musk, the acquisition of X by xAI, the immediate launch of Tesla's public robo-taxi service, and a 25-year vision for establishing a self-sustaining human civilization on Mars.
- All-In Podcast40 min
Palantir CEO Alex Karp: Why the West is Destroying Itself, Data Empire, Skeptics, How to Win
Alex Karp, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Palantir CEO Alex Karp addressed record-breaking quarterly revenue exceeding $1 billion while defending the company's technological architecture and geopolitical stance against criticisms regarding mass surveillance and cultural values. Karp argued that Western societies risk societal dysfunction by abandoning meritocratic principles, asserting that Palantir's software is essential for secure border management, precise military operations in the Israel-Gaza conflict, and counteracting adversarial threats from China and criminal cartels. Emphasizing the firm's unique ontology and refusal to work with adversarial nations, the CEO urged builders to protect the cultural and industrial achievements that underpin modern Western stability.
- All-In Podcast28 min
Nasdaq CEO Reveals the Next Era Of The Stock Market - Adena Friedman | All-In Summit
Adena Friedman, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
NASDAQ CEO Adina Friedman outlines the exchange's evolution into a global infrastructure provider managing $700 billion in assets while advancing tokenization and a potential 24/5 trading model. She emphasizes regulatory reforms to revitalize the IPO market and advocates for the inclusion of tokenized securities within a clear, SEC-guided ecosystem rather than unregulated crypto venues. Despite macroeconomic concerns over debt and private market liquidity, Friedman expresses unwavering confidence in the U.S. dollar's status as the global reserve currency and the Federal Reserve's data-driven independence.
- All-In Podcast31 min
The Hidden Truth About the US Energy Grid: Subsidies, Demand & Rising Prices - Chris Wright
Chris Wright, Secretary Wright, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Secretary Wright outlines an aggressive nuclear and hydrocarbon strategy for the Trump administration, prioritizing regulatory reform and the deployment of Small Modular Reactors on federal land to counter China's rapid expansion in nuclear capabilities. By characterizing current climate policies as economically detrimental, the administration plans to redirect subsidies away from intermittent renewables toward dispatchable sources like natural gas and nuclear to support high-demand sectors such as AI data centers. This approach aims to maximize energy reliability and lower costs while shifting the national focus from climate-first mandates to a human-centric energy security framework.
- All-In Podcast1h 7m
Inside the White House Tech Dinner, Weak Jobs Report, Tariffs Court Challenge, Google Wins Antitrust
Chamath, Friedberg, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks
President Trump convened a dinner with thirty global tech leaders, including Tim Cook, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates, to discuss regulatory alignment and the pro-innovation agenda under his administration. Simultaneously, legal and economic developments shaped the business landscape, as a federal appeals court challenged the administration's tariff authority while a Google antitrust ruling acknowledged the company's monopoly status but rejected structural breakup due to emerging AI competition. The gathering concluded with private Oval Office tours and a chaotic press briefing, reinforcing the administration's focus on infrastructure, tax reform, and shifting market dynamics driven by artificial intelligence.