Best Chamath Podcasts (2024)

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Hot Swap growing, donors revolt, President Kamala? SCOTUS breakdown: Immunity, Chevron, Censorship 1:23:06

2h ago1:23:06

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(0:00) Bestie Intros! (5:51) Democrats and their donors are falling out; President Biden to resign? Will VP Harris be the nominee? (26:22) Cognitive decline coverup, Bestie strategy for Dems (34:38) SCOTUS clarifies social media moderation (47:06) SCOTUS overturns Chevron, limiting the power of federal agencies (1:00:03) SCOTUS to hear case on rest…

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Presidential Debate Reaction, Biden Hot Swap?, Tech unemployment, OpenAI considers for-profit & more 1:21:36

5d ago1:21:36

1:21:36

(0:00) Bestie intros! (1:54) Debate recap and analysis: Hot swap incoming? (16:53) Subverting democracy, power grab, Democratic party shakeup (36:43) Why tech job postings are down significantly from pre-COVID levels (42:43) OpenAI considering for-profit conversion (54:11) The problem with safety-focused AI startups (1:03:20) EU charges Microsoft w…

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E34: Chamath & Tinder, Threads API, and the Difficulties of Scaling AI Labs 1:04:41

7d ago1:04:41

1:04:41

This week, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg discuss a lesser-known Chamath Palihapitiya story, the index rebalancing trade as a postmodern part of finance, AI labs, crypto, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. Byrne Hobart is hiring an associate! Check out the JD here: https://www.the…

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AI's Potential to Accelerate Innovation and Economic Growth with James Pethokoukis of American Enterprise Institute 41:07

21h ago41:07

41:07

James Pethokoukis, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the transformative potential of AI in this episode. He explores AI's role as a general-purpose technology that could accelerate innovation across various fields. The conversation covers: AI's potential to overcome the "great stagnation" and boost productivity The need for …

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AI, National Security, and the Future: Insights from Alan Pentz, Founder & CEO at Corner Alliance 22:10

8d ago22:10

22:10

In this solo episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Alan Pentz examines the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its implications for national security. Drawing from the work of Leopold Ashen Brenner, Alan discusses the potential for an "intelligence explosion" and the race to achieve superintelligent AI. He highlights the growing converge…

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In conversation with President Trump 1:20:35

13d ago1:20:35

1:20:35

(0:00) Bestie intros: Big house talk! (1:37) Economy: Regulation, taxes, tariffs, taming inflation, de-dollarization (12:02) Federal debt: growth, spend control, where to cut, role of energy, nuclear (20:22) Foreign policy: Ukraine/Russia (25:05) Foreign policy: Israel/Palestine (28:13) Abortion: Stance on a national ban (31:09) Foreign policy: Chi…

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E33: AI Therapy, 4chan, and Why Conferences Are Like Cities 1:06:30

14d ago1:06:30

1:06:30

This week, writer Byrne Hobart and investor Erik Torenberg discuss the economics of conferences and cities, rise of meme stocks, future of coding in the age of AI and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplo…

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AI in the Federal Government: Opportunities and Challenges with Heather Ashby 30:40

15d ago30:40

30:40

Heather Ashby joins this episode to discuss the current state and future trajectory of AI adoption in the federal government. With experience consulting for various agencies, Heather provides a nuanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the government in this rapidly evolving space. The conversation delves into two main focus ar…

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Elon gets paid, Apple's AI pop, OpenAI revenue rip, Macro debate & Inside Trump Fundraiser 1:24:48

19d ago1:24:48

1:24:48

(0:00) Bestie intros: bringing up the energy! (8:48) Trump fundraiser recap (23:16) Elon's comp package approved by shareholders (40:12) Apple announces "Apple Intelligence" and ChatGPT deal at WWDC (50:17) OpenAI reportedly hits a $3.4B revenue run rate (1:05:26) Macro debate: State of the US economy? Follow Tim Naki: https://www.instagram.com/tim…

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E32: Populism, Elites, and Preparing for AGI 56:43

21d ago56:43

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On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss populist cycles, why billionaires buy media companies, how to invest if you think AGI is coming soon, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogx…

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AI-Driven Cybersecurity and National Security Policy with Tony Samp of DLA Piper 36:32

22d ago36:32

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Tony Samp, the principal policy advisor and head of AI Policy at DLA Piper, joins this episode to discuss the evolving landscape of AI policy in the US and its implications for national security. With over 18 years of experience in government affairs, Tony has been instrumental in shaping AI policy and safety standards through his work with the AI,…

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DOJ targets Nvidia, Meme stock comeback, Trump fundraiser in SF, Apple/OpenAI, Texas stock market 1:25:26

27d ago1:25:26

1:25:26

(0:00) Besties intros! (2:10) Responding to recent media coverage (17:58) DOJ/FTC strike deal to target Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft (32:40) Meme stocks are back: Keith Gill aka Roaring Kitty resurfaces, disclosing nine figure position in GameStop (58:36) Citadel and BlackRock back TXSE to take on NYSE and Nasdaq (1:02:34) Apple to announce OpenAI…

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E31: Google API Documentation Leak, Apple's Plans for Siri, and Analyzing Texas Instruments 46:28

28d ago46:28

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On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss Elon Musk's and Yann Lecun's Tweets, what we can learn from Google's API decumentation leaks, how Apple is planning on improving Siri, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Tu…

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AI Ethics and National Security with Nidhi Sinha of the Center for AI and Digital Policy 33:04

29d ago33:04

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Nidhi Sinha, a research fellow at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, joins this episode to discuss the ethical challenges of AI in national security, such as predictive policing and cyber surveillance. They explore how to balance innovation with individual rights and the role of AI in shaping global equity. Nidhi shares insights from her extensi…

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Trump verdict, COVID Cover-up, Crypto Corner, Salesforce drops 20%, AI correction? 1:47:42

1M ago1:47:42

1:47:42

(0:00) Bestie Intros: Jason's first show for his new production company (2:15) Why Sacks and Chamath are hosting a Trump fundraiser (18:40) House COVID investigation: findings, cover-up, what's next? (41:36) The Deep State Problem: unelected bureaucrats running three letter agencies for decades (53:04) Crypto Corner with Chamath (1:04:15) State of …

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E30: xAI Fundraising, Vivek's BuzzFeed Investment, and Ad-Based AI Monetization 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne talk about xAI's fundraising round, Vivek Ramaswamy's investment in BuzzFeed, and the dynamics of using ads to monetize AI. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmp…

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AI, Government, and the Future Greatest Hits 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

In this special episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we reflect on some of the most insightful and thought-provoking conversations we've had with our expert guests about the transformative potential of AI. We've collected highlights from five previous guests, each providing unique perspectives on how AI is revolutionizing diverse industries a…

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Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI, Nvidia's trillion-dollar problem, the "vibecession," plastic in our balls 1:30:06

1M ago1:30:06

1:30:06

(0:00) Bestie intros: Recapping "General AI Hospital" (2:46) Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI (14:37) OpenAI's novel off-boarding agreements, ex-employee equity problem, and safety team resignations (25:35) Nvidia crushes earnings again, but it faces a trillion-dollar problem (40:05) Understanding why economic sentiment is so negative among US citizen…

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E29: Meme Stocks, Reserve Currencies, and the Case Against Home Ownership 1:07:19

1M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne talk about meme stocks, the nature of reserve currencies, and why you should consider not owning a home in America. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y…

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Authenticating Content in the Age of AI with Jonathan Gillham of Originality.ai 27:13

1M ago27:13

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In this thought-provoking episode, Jonathan Gillham, the visionary entrepreneur behind Originality.ai, a cutting-edge platform that helps content creators and publishers verify the authenticity of their work, shares his insights on the importance of identifying AI-generated content. As advanced language models reshape the content landscape, Gillham…

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US Government Bonds with Chamath De Silva from Betashares 26:11

1M ago26:11

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This week we sit down with Chamath De Silva, Head of Fixed Income at Betashares to discuss US Government Bonds and briefly, its new Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF (ASX:BSUB). Betashares currently have over $37 billion in funds under management, and $10.5 billion in fixed income funds.

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GPT-4o launches, Glue demo, Ohalo breakthrough, Druck's Argentina bet, did Google kill Perplexity? 1:41:14

2M ago1:41:14

1:41:14

(0:00) Bestie Intros: Recapping Phil Hellmuth's birthday weekend (7:38) OpenAI launches GPT-4o: better, faster, cheaper (29:40) Sacks demos Glue: How AI unlocked his Slack killer (40:12) Friedberg walks through his major breakthrough at Ohalo (1:01:35) Stanley Druckenmiller bets on Argentina and Javier Milei: strategy, roadmap for the US (1:13:54) …

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E28: Amazon’s Potential for an Airline, Hidden Economic Gains, and the Nature of Equities 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne talk about Amazon’s potential to buy a passenger airline, hidden economic gains, equities, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://Beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/t…

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Episode Rerun: Harnessing AI for Social Good with Arnold Kling 41:49

2M ago41:49

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Arnold Kling, a Self-Employed Writer, joins this rerun episode of AI, Government, and the Future to discuss the transformative potential of AI in government and society. They explore how AI chatbots will personalize learning and teaching, the dilemma of AI in the culture wars, and how to navigate the thin line between innovation and regulation in A…

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The beauty of being global with Richard Rauch from Brandywine Global 37:12

2M ago37:12

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There are good reasons to think about adding global bonds to your portfolio. In this educational podcast episode, Richard Rauch from Brandywine Global Investment Management delves into government and corporate bonds and active and passive investment. The beauty of being global is the third in a series of three Fixed Income Building Blocks podcasts …

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In conversation with Sam Altman 1:43:03

2M ago1:43:03

1:43:03

(0:00) Welcoming Sam Altman to the show! (2:28) What's next for OpenAI: GPT-5, open-source, reasoning, what an AI-powered iPhone competitor could look like, and more (21:56) How advanced agents will change the way we interface with apps (33:01) Fair use, creator rights, why OpenAI has stayed away from the music industry (42:02) AI regulation, UBI i…

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E27: Costco's Business Model, Martingale Strategies, and Usage-Based Lock-in for AI 52:37

2M ago52:37

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On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne talk about how to apply Costco's business model in other industries, the risky business of Martingale strategies, usage as a potential barrier to AI model development, and more. Get Harmonic: Head to https://bit.ly/harmonicturpentine and make sure to mention Turpentine during your demo. --- This sh…

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AI in Accounting Education: Bridging the Digital Divide with Dr. Mfon Akpan 26:13

2M ago26:13

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In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Max Romanik is joined by Dr. Mfon Akpan, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University, to discuss the transformative potential and challenges of AI in accounting education and the workforce. They explore how AI can enhance productivity, bridge the digital divide, and the ethical c…

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In conversation with Sheryl Sandberg, plus open-source AI gene editing explained 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

(0:00) Welcoming Sheryl Sandberg and remembering Dave Goldberg (11:10) What led Sheryl to get involved with "Screams Before Silence"; reaction to sexual violence on and after 10/7 (28:18) Paths forward, documentary decisions, involvement of women in protests (53:03) Post-interview debrief (59:45) Science Corner: Open-source AI gene editing with Ope…

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E26: Stripe's Unbundling Strategy, What AI Means for Education, and 24-Hour Markets 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss AI & education, Stripe's shift towards unbundling, and the possibility of 24 hour markets. Get Harmonic: Head to https://bit.ly/harmonicturpentine and make sure to mention Turpentine during your demo. --- This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, cov…

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Navigating the Complex Landscape of AI Compute Governance with Lennart Heim of Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI) 40:56

2M ago40:56

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In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we are joined by Lennart Heim, Research Fellow at Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI), to discuss the complex landscape of AI compute governance. Lennart leads GovAI's compute governance work, exploring how computational resources influence the trajectory of AI development. The conversation cov…

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