Episodes
[ 6/19/2026 ]
In this episode, Jason Calacanis, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and David Friedberg dive into a range of pressing topics. They open with discussions on social media, travel, and American politics before Chamath shares personal insights on individual liberty and economic mobility. The conversation shifts to wealth creation, highlighting SpaceX's IPO and Cursor acquisition. They explore labor, capital, and the tension between innovation and obsolescence. The episode critiques government monopolies and examines US intervention in Anthropic’s AI model. The hosts discuss AI competition, the role of open ecosystems, and public fears of job loss. Closing with thoughts on the Iran deal, the episode offers a blend of deep analysis and engaging discourse.
[ 6/12/2026 ]
In this episode, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg return to tackle pressing issues in the tech and economic landscape. They delve into Anthropic's controversy over privacy concerns and the implications of AI regulatory capture. The discussion shifts to the political realm, examining the concept of nationalizing AI with perspectives from Trump and Sanders. A liquidity recap highlights key moments in financial markets, while rising inflation rates spark a debate on economic stability. The episode also addresses California's election laws and the impact on electoral integrity, weaving humor and insight throughout the conversation.
[ 5/29/2026 ]
In this episode, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Bill Gurley explore AI's impact on regulation and the labor market. Bill introduces his Running Down a Dream fellowship to nurture talent. They discuss AI's influence on job satisfaction, the need for AI skills, and perspectives on AI regulation from figures like the Pope and Elon Musk. The conversation covers open source AI's economic effects, regulatory capture, and AI decentralization. They also address AI's impact on employment, from job shifts to AI washing in investments, wrapping up with a nod to Tulsi Gabbard and final thoughts.
[ 5/22/2026 ]
In this episode, Gavin Baker joins the discussion on major tech developments, including SpaceX's IPO plans and NVIDIA's Q1 performance. The conversation delves into Anthropic's rise and the future of AI self-improvement, exploring AI's integration into products and its societal impact. Skepticism around AI, global development, and regulatory challenges are addressed, alongside concerns about job security and privacy. The discussion touches on AI-driven layoffs and tech CEO communication strategies. The episode features humor and banter, with insights into macroeconomic trends and US-China relations, concluding with thoughts on technology's evolving landscape.
[ 5/15/2026 ]
In this episode, we dive into U.S.-China relations, exploring economic ties, geopolitical strategies, and the topic of Taiwan's defense. Marc Benioff discusses crowd dynamics, motivational influences, and his love for dog adoption. We examine AI's impact on enterprise software and Salesforce's strategy, including the SaaS market, stock buybacks, and acquisitions like Slack. The episode also covers the competition between OpenAI and Apple, the ChatGPT partnership, and AI's future. The Science Corner highlights El Nino's climate effects and crop genetics. We wrap up with a fan Q&A with Marc Benioff, a tribute to Susan Wojcicki, and closing thoughts.
[ 5/12/2026 ]
In this episode, Chase and Charles Koch delve into Koch Industries' history, leadership, and growth strategies. They explore the company's expansion through strategic acquisitions like Georgia Pacific and Molex, emphasizing core principles and learning from failures. The discussion covers fostering a strong company culture, empowerment, and creative destruction. They also touch on talent management, Wichita's advantages, and the benefits of being privately owned. Chase shares his career path and insights on purpose-driven education through the Stand Together initiative. The episode wraps up with reflections on Koch's political views, capitalism, AI's future, and their collaborative book on the company's legacy.
[ 5/10/2026 ]
In this episode, guest Spencer Pratt shares his personal journey amidst discussions on debate challenges, media interactions, and a fire incident. We analyze the emergency response and legal actions, campaign progress, and political ads' impact. The conversation covers homelessness, addiction, NGO corruption, and public perceptions of Karen Bass, touching on socialism's influence in LA. We explore law enforcement, urban safety, education reforms, city fund mismanagement, unions, and Hollywood's decline. The episode concludes with insights on transportation, construction regulation, small business support, and LA's future infrastructure and housing plans.
[ 5/8/2026 ]
The episode kicks off with a discussion on political advertising and homelessness. It explores Elon Musk's lease of Colossus 1 and its impact on Anthropic, shedding light on AI firms' challenges and opportunities. Anthropic's growth and future, along with tech innovation, valuations, and market consolidation, are examined. The conversation shifts to AI competition, regulation, and the upcoming All-In Summit. It covers White House AI regulation, economic inequality, AI's impact on cost of living, and tech market trends. The episode wraps up with reflections on AI's economic value and employment.