Episodes

The episode begins with a discussion on healthy living and sponsor mentions. Jason shares insights into his NGO work and USAID funding challenges. Antonio Gracias joins to discuss government spending, Dogecoin, Twitter, and zero-based budgeting. The conversation shifts to political philosophy, human rights, and USAID funding scrutiny. They debate crypto regulation, AI competition with China, and Trump's policies. Legal issues for Dogecoin and Trump's tax plan are covered, along with insights into NGOs, venture capitalism, and Google's AI investments. The episode concludes with AI's job impact, GLP-1 receptor agonists, Chamath's health journey, and health advice.

Travis Kalanick joins the discussion to delve into the future of Cloud Kitchens and the potential of food automation. The conversation shifts to David Sacks' experiences in DC and the implications of the DeepSeek AI model. The episode explores OpenAI's valuation, competitive landscape, and the evolving AI ecosystem. The ongoing US-China tech trade war and its export controls are analyzed. The group examines DOGE initiatives and Trump's political strategies, before turning to Waymo's advancements and challenges in the autonomous vehicle industry. Economic topics include the Federal Reserve's actions, national debt concerns, and government spending. The episode concludes with reflections on a tragedy in DC and aviation safety.

Ray Dalio joins David Friedberg to discuss critical economic issues, including government debt, Bitcoin, and the risks of war. They explore the implications of rising US federal debt and the Federal Reserve's influence on interest rates and inflation. Dalio introduces his book, "How Countries Go Broke," delving into the mechanics of national debt and historical analyses. The conversation covers credit systems, debt servicing challenges, and indicators of a debt crisis. Dalio shares insights on global debt levels, wealth preservation through diversification, and strategies for economic stability. They also address AI's social implications, potential civil conflict, and the historical context of political and military challenges.

Thomas Laffont joins the conversation as the group dives into discussions on executive orders, industry leadership, and key takeaways from a weekend with top podcasters. They tackle government inefficiency, spending priorities, and insights from Ray Dalio's latest book. The discussion shifts to Trump's executive orders, Davos, and TikTok's valuation amidst government involvement, with a focus on US strategy and private market implications. They explore January 6th pardons, AI infrastructure, and the necessity of nuclear energy. The episode touches on Netflix's societal impact, personal meditation experiences, and the evolving crypto landscape. Sacks reflects on inauguration weekend memories and his new role before closing thoughts.

In this episode, David Friedberg joins Lex Fridman before Tom Emmer discusses party politics and challenges. Topics include Social Security, cryptocurrency regulations, Trump's immigration policies, and the Democrats' border security stance. The role of the House Whip, Senate hearings, and California's resource management are explored. The Democratic Party's identity crisis, Biden's tech oligarch stance, and TikTok's impact are debated. Ro Khanna offers insights on Democratic priorities, while bipartisan views on nuclear energy and Musk's defense criticism are shared. The episode wraps up with discussions on immigration and Puerto Rico's statehood.

In this episode, Jason Calacanis and the panel welcome Senator Ted Cruz for a multifaceted discussion. They explore the history of the "Come and take it" flag, compare Texas and California's entrepreneurial landscapes, and discuss immigration and Senate challenges. Cruz shares thoughts on bipartisan strategies, enhancing prosperity, and Trump's potential second term. They also delve into DOGE's challenges, ideology versus party dynamics, and Senate confirmation hearings, concluding with Trump's geopolitical strategies.

The episode begins with Chamath's Florida trip and guest Mark Pincus sharing insights from early investments and a transformative moment. They discuss skepticism towards Democrats, media trust, and political dynamics, including Mark's lunch with President Biden. The future of the Democratic Party and populism are debated. Following a Los Angeles tragedy, California's price control policies and real estate market recovery are scrutinized. The conversation touches on surge pricing, city dynamics, and innovations. They explore TikTok's potential acquisition, US-China relations, and economic shifts, including MBA hiring declines. AI's impact on management and education is examined. Mark's UFO documentary idea adds intrigue before closing remarks.

Cyan Banister joins the conversation as the group dives into the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, examining the systemic failures and leadership issues contributing to the devastation. They discuss the challenges of insurance and rebuilding, emphasizing the need to reclaim effective governance. The discussion shifts to Mark Zuckerberg's pivot to a free speech model at Meta, replacing third-party fact-checkers with Community Notes. NVIDIA's consumer-focused announcements at CES spark interest in potential market impacts and emerging verticals. The episode takes a lighter turn with a discussion on Trump's Greenland ambitions and a conspiracy corner exploring theories about the builders of the pyramids.