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  1. 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.

  2. All-In Podcast1h 21m

    E58: November's CPI, preparing for a downturn, macro outlook, Better.com's botched layoffs & more

    Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Jussie Smollett, David Sacks

    Prominent investors and analysts debated the accelerating 6.8% inflation and structural labor shortages at an event featuring Bill Ackman, Chamath Pillay, and Jay Calacanis, who criticized the federal government's fiscal mismanagement and the inefficiency of current capital allocation models. The discussion highlighted the sharp correction in tech valuations and the fallout from corporate missteps like the Better.com layoffs as evidence of a shifting market environment driven by rising interest rates. Looking ahead, the panelists offered diverging forecasts on whether the economy faces a soft landing or a prolonged slide while identifying the creator economy as a potential source of new employment opportunities.

  3. All-In Podcast1h 18m

    E57: Understanding Omicron, tech stocks plummet, VC's great resignation, Jack Dorsey's departure

    Jack Dorsey, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Mike Bloomberg, David Sacks

    Hosts David Friedberg, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Jay resumed their podcast from Miami, where they analyzed the Omikron variant's high transmission rate and potential for mild symptoms while debating the economic necessity of avoiding lockdowns. The group examined a 30% to 50% compression in tech stock valuations driven by shifting investor horizons and structural inflation, noting a cultural pivot among venture capitalists toward climate tech and away from purely financial gains. Additionally, the conversation covered critical social issues including San Francisco's decline, calls for immigration reform to retain global talent, and concerns over free speech protections following recent leadership changes at Twitter.

  4. All-In Podcast1h 16m

    E56: Constitution DAO, Rittenhouse trial coverage, private sector efficiency vs the government

    Calacanis, Friedberg, Jay Kal, Chamath Palihapitiya

    A panel of prominent investors and analysts dissected the failed Constitution DAO auction, where Ken Griffin outbid the decentralized group for a US Constitution copy due to structural flaws in transparency, equity dilution, and Ethereum gas fees. The discussion expanded to broader regulatory implications, with experts warning that repeated losses for non-accredited investors will likely provoke SEC crackdowns, while simultaneously critiquing media narratives surrounding the Kyle Rittenhouse trial as a driver of societal polarization. Finally, the group contrasted the cost efficiency of private sector innovation like SpaceX against bloated government spending, advocating for targeted subsidies for next-generation infrastructure before transitioning to private market expansion.

  5. All-In Podcast1h 32m

    E55: Valuing crypto projects, Rivian worth $100B+, inflation: causes and corrections and more

    Calacanis, Friedberg, Xi Jinping, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks

    Hosts David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg debunked a "pump and dump" conspiracy surrounding Solana while analyzing a macroeconomic bubble characterized by record asset highs, 30-year inflation rates, and massive fiscal stimulus. The panel critiqued public market dysfunction by contrasting Rivian's inflated valuation against fundamental metrics and argued that structural inflation, driven by labor shortages and geopolitical risks in Taiwan, is exacerbated by the U.S. government's reliance on short-term debt. Additionally, the discussion highlighted a corporate deconglomeration trend to unlock shareholder value and described how a crypto-native "shadow economy" is forcing accelerators to evolve their fundraising models amid intense competition between Solana and Ethereum.

  6. All-In Podcast1h 30m

    E54: Spread trading big tech, capital allocation, Zillow's misfire, Progressives suffer losses

    Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Jay Cal, David Sacks

    Hosts analyze a Microsoft accessibility introduction that drew widespread criticism for perceived virtue signaling while simultaneously debating investment spreads that favor dominant platforms like Google and Microsoft against peers facing regulatory and economic headwinds. The discussion extends to divergent venture capital approaches, contrasting David Sacks' Bird IPO distribution with permanent capital models that reinvest gains, alongside a technical breakthrough where Chinese researchers convert carbon dioxide into starch with tenfold efficiency over photosynthesis. Finally, the episode connects these technological and financial shifts to a broader political realignment, noting how recent US election results reflect a voter rejection of policy extremism in favor of economic stability and moderate governance.

  7. All-In Podcast1h 19m

    E53: Wealth tax, inflation as a capital allocator, big tech earnings, paternity leave & more

    Chamath, Calacanis, Joe Lonsdale, Friedberg, TheZachEffect

    Following a public controversy over Joe Lonsdale's remarks regarding paternity leave, the hosts debate the operational feasibility of extended time off for founders while contrasting U.S. policy with Canada's job-protected leave system. The discussion shifts to a critical analysis of the U.S. reconciliation bill and wealth tax proposals, warning that inflation driven by monetary expansion and supply constraints necessitates a reassessment of asset valuations and debt sustainability. Concurrently, the group evaluates Mark Zuckerberg's strategic pivot to the Metaverse and the long-term viability of virtual versus augmented reality amid shifting consumer adoption trends.

  8. All-In Podcast1h 27m

    E52: Trump's SPAC, peak venture liquidity, tech as an economic ladder, Dems overplaying their hand

    Trump, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, David Sacks

    David Sacks details his weight loss regimen of severe calorie restriction to combat age-related metabolic decline, while the panel analyzes Donald Trump's SPAC merger forming Truth Social as a vehicle leveraging brand value rather than established technology. Amidst unprecedented venture capital liquidity driving a talent war, the discussion contrasts the "new rich" with the old elite, defending tech innovation against cancel culture and critiquing progressive political tactics that risk legislative gridlock. The episode concludes with upcoming announcements regarding an All-In Summit, Palihapitiya's trip to African startup hubs, and personal family news from the hosts.

  9. All-In Podcast1h 33m

    E51: Supply Chain Shortages, Inflation, DeSantis, Ted Sarandos Netflix Memo, Cancel Culture, Fan Q&A

    DeSantis, Ted Sarandos, Chamath, Calacanis, David Sacks, Daniel, Maddie, David Friedberg

    David Sacks and David Friedberg analyze a looming stagflationary crisis driven by port labor disputes, structural wage inflation, and geopolitical fragility, arguing that the Federal Reserve faces a fiscal dilemma where raising interest rates could trigger a debt spiral exceeding 140% of GDP. To address these supply chain constraints, the speakers advocate for skills-based immigration reforms and accelerating automation through quantum computing and biomanufacturing to reduce reliance on volatile global logistics. The discussion further covers regulatory crackdowns on opaque stablecoin operations like Tether, the scientific rationale behind shifting FDA guidelines, and the economic incentives sustaining free speech defenses in the face of cancel culture.

  10. All-In Podcast1h 23m

    E50: Crypto investing deep dive, Facebook's whistleblower fallout, Chappelle's new special & more

    Chappelle, Calacanis, Friedberg, Zuck, Chamath Palihapitiya, J. Cal

    In an episode discussing the Facebook whistleblower hearings and cryptocurrency markets, hosts Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, David Friedberg, and J. Cal detail their $1 billion indirect exposure to Solana through Multi-Coin Capital while debating the regulatory implications of Jerome Powell's and Gary Gensler's statements that crypto "is here to stay." The group analyzes Francis Haugen's Senate testimony regarding algorithmic oversight, with David Sacks characterizing the proceedings as a political hit and arguing that such regulation could drive users toward decentralized alternatives or stifle innovation similar to the Microsoft antitrust case. Additionally, the hosts explore the stability of stablecoins like USDC versus Tether, propose libel law reforms to counter cancel culture, and announce plans for their upcoming 50th-episode summit in Miami.

  11. All-In Podcast1h 29m

    E49: Coinbase CEO reflects on controversial blog, state of the markets, 1000 unicorns & more

    Brian Armstrong, Calacanis, Peter Thiel, Newsom, David Friedberg, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya

    In an upcoming All In Summit in Miami, hosts Jay Cow, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg plan to gather 200 paying guests for a high-revenue event designed to interview industry icons outside traditional tech conference norms. The group analyzes Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's successful "political DMZ" policy, which retained most staff while doubling headcount, and contrasts this with rising left-wing authoritarianism identified in new research. Furthermore, the hosts predict a macroeconomic pivot from growth-at-all-costs valuation to profitability driven by impending inflation and interest rate hikes, while warning against excessive government spending that threatens to destabilize the current venture capital boom.

  12. All-In Podcast1h 29m

    Balaji Srinivasan: role of decentralization, China/US breakdown & more

    Balaji Srinivasan, Calacanis, Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks

    In episode 48 of the *All In Podcast*, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, David Friedberg, and guest Balaji Srinivasan analyze the geopolitical clash between China's centralized model and the West's potential for decentralized defense through blockchain. The panel argues that emerging technologies like immutable ledgers must replace corporate journalism and centralized social platforms to ensure truth verification and protect individual liberties against state overreach. They conclude that while the US cannot match China's military strength, it can develop asymmetric advantages by fostering a regulatory environment that accelerates the adoption of decentralized finance and social networks.

  13. 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.

  14. All-In Podcast1h 17m

    E42: China's tech crackdown, CRISPR breakthrough, practical climate change solutions & more

    Calacanis, Friedberg, Quentin Tarantino, Sacks, N.F.L., Lollapalooza, J Cal, Chamath Palihapiti

    Hosts analyze the global rollout of "carrot and stick" vaccination strategies, from Israeli venue mandates to NFL enforcement, while detailing China's strategic crackdown on tech giants like Tencent and ByteDance to enforce state-owned data control. The discussion shifts to scientific breakthroughs, including a successful CRISPR trial for protein elimination and Form Energy's iron-based battery, alongside proposals for market-based carbon tariffs as a superior alternative to consumption reduction. Finally, the event covers political risks for Republicans during the upcoming midterms and anecdotal insights into Quentin Tarantino's persistence and the potential for Robinhood to reach a trillion-dollar valuation.

  15. All-In Podcast1h 36m

    E41: Vaccine policy, Big Tech, DeepMind's latest breakthrough, wealth creation, opportunity & more

    Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg

    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.