Best Michael Arrington Podcasts (2024)

1
Where Money Comes From with Richard Werner 49:26

1h ago49:26

49:26

On this episode, University of Winchester professor and economist Richard Werner joins Oren Cass for a discussion on monetary policy. The two discuss where money comes from, the ways that government policy can help and hurt markets, and how to differentiate between productive and non-productive finance. For more, read his latest book, Where Does Mo…

1
Revisiting the CHIPS Act with Senator Todd Young 33:26

6d ago33:26

33:26

On this episode, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) joins Oren Cass for a conversation about the CHIPS Act on the two-year anniversary of its passage. They discuss its ongoing implementation, where those efforts have fallen short or been supplanted by unrelated policy objectives, and what policymakers need to do to revitalize American manufacturing more bro…

1
Tariffs and Market Power with Michael Lind 50:23

15d ago50:23

50:23

On this episode, author and academic Michael Lind joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the U.S. economy. The two discuss the merits of tariffs, the public purpose of markets and market power, and how best to provide social insurance. For more, read Lind's recent Compass Point essay, "So What If Tariffs Are Taxes?," and check out hi…

1
Moonwell: Normalizing Onchain Tools for Everyone 43:16

20d ago43:16

43:16

Join us on the Pirate Pod for an exclusive deep dive with Luke Youngblood, founding contributor to Moonwell (https://moonwell.fi). In this episode, we explore the intricacies of Moonwell’s “lending made simple” approach that has propelled it to become one of the leading DeFi projects on Base, with a market size of nearly $400M. Luke brings a unique…

1
When Markets Fail with Ruchir Sharma 45:11

21d ago45:11

45:11

On this episode, author and founder of Breakout Capital Ruchir Sharma joins Oren Cass to discuss the consequences when markets fail. The two walk through the history of government intervention in the market, the problems with over-regulation, and how a more populist economics could provide a corrective. For more, check out Sharma's latest book, Wha…

1
Unpacking the Vance VP Pick with Henry Olsen 48:48

27d ago48:48

48:48

On this episode, Ethics and Public Policy Center senior fellow Henry Olsen joins Oren Cass to discuss the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate and what the move means for the future of conservatism. Henry and Oren talk through the history of conservative support for government intervention, how Reagan's legacy was co-…

1
Making Sense of Electric Vehicles with Oren Cass 44:37

1M ago44:37

44:37

On this episode, host Oren Cass takes the guest seat to discuss his recent Compass Point essay about electric vehicles, “The Electric Slide.” Cass and managing editor Drew Holden discuss America’s electric vehicle policy and its limitations, the threat of China dominating the global market, and why conservatives—long critical of the technology—shou…

1
Psychology for Founders with Pathwise: Personality Styles, Being Present & the Evolution of Identification that Impacts High-Functioning Teams 50:52

1M ago50:52

50:52

In slight a deviation from our norm, Todd Hollow-Bist joins the Pirate Pod from Pathwise Leadership (https://pathwiseleadership.com/), a graduate-level psychology program for teams and business leaders. Todd joins Keli (Arrington Capital) to discuss the importance of understanding personality styles and how they impact business leadership and team …

1
Reindustrializing America with Dean W. Ball 43:42

1M ago43:42

43:42

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren Cass is joined by Dean W. Ball, research fellow at the Mercatus Center's Artificial Intelligence & Progress Project, to discuss the future of American manufacturing. The two evaluate what AI could mean for domestic manufacturing, the prospect of reindustrialization, and how frontier technologies…

1
The Realignment of the Working Class with Batya Ungar-Sargon 45:53

2M ago45:53

45:53

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the politics of working-class Americans. The two discuss her new book, Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women, and how the political beliefs of working-class Americans have …

1
Anti-Competitive Amazon with Dana Mattioli 44:13

2M ago44:13

44:13

On this episode, Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli joins Oren Cass to discuss her new book about how Amazon has ruthlessly bullied its way to dominating nearly every industry and the implications of its anti-competitive actions on corporate power and regulation, as well as the current Federal Trade Commission case against the company. For …

1
Are Intent Centric Swapping Protocols Superior? 31:45

2M ago31:45

31:45

The founders of Intensity Labs join the Pirate Pod to talk about Shogun, an intent-centric project that aims to provide a superior trading experience by focusing on user-friendly interfaces and cross-chain trading. Their approach includes a peer-to-peer matching system called Coincidence of Wants (COW), single-sided vaults and the use of existing p…

1
Confronting the Federal Deficit with Reps. Khanna and Arrington 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

On a special episode of the American Compass Podcast, progressive Representative Ro Khanna and Republican Chairman of the House Budget Committee Jodey Arrington each join Oren Cass to discuss plausible approaches to the federal deficit and what serious fiscal responsibility would look like given political realities within each of their parties. For…

1
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Return of the Fiscal Conservatives 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren Cass and Chris Griswold discuss American Compass’s new tax and budget collection, Return of the Fiscal Conservatives. They talk through why fiscal conservatives need to focus on revenue as well as spending, the importance of limited government, and the evolving shift away from the orthodoxy of viewing …

1
America's Broken Immigration System with Mark Krikorian 49:11

3M ago49:11

49:11

On this episode, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Oren Cass to unpack America’s broken immigration system. They walk through the history, the economics, and how public statements and policies from the Biden administration precipitated and fueled the current crisis. Mark helps demystify the confusing la…

1
The Rise of American "Neopopulism" with David Leonhardt 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

On today’s episode, New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt joins Oren Cass for a discussion of “neopopulism,” the realignment of American politics, and a bit of the history that got us here. For more, read David’s recent NYT piece discussing this push for a more responsive politics. And check out his recent book, Ours Was a Shining Future, ab…

1
Evolution of Web3 Security: Going Beyond Smart Contract Audits 43:58

3M ago43:58

43:58

Founders from Drosera (www.drosera.io, @DroseraNetwork) and Lockchain(www.lockchain.ai, @lockchain_ai) join us for a conversation that should be paramount to all (though maybe not the most glamorous): how the web3 security landscape has evolved. These two experienced leaders discuss their unique approaches, being mindful of web2 operational securit…

1
Arthur Hayes and Michael Arrington: Geopolitics, Macroeconomics, Investment Trends and Founder Advice 49:05

3M ago49:05

49:05

Arthur Hayes joins Michael Arrington for a discussion on the current geopolitical arrangement and his prediction on the coming shift to a new system. The episode covers the interconnectedness of volatility and Bitcoin, how the macro world revolves around this, fiscal dominance and central bank’s current decision making, the importance of energy cos…

1
The Wolves of K Street with Brody Mullins 42:58

3M ago42:58

42:58

On this episode, Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Brody Mullins joins Oren Cass to discuss his new book, coauthored with Politico’s Luke Mullins, about the corrosive influence of corporate power in politics, the evolution of the lobbying industry, and changes that could make Congress more responsive to the will of the voters. For more, ch…

1
Subquery: Empowering Developers of Web3 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

James Bayly from Subquery joins the Pirate Pod to discuss the journey of Subquery and its role in empowering developers in the Web3 ecosystem. Subquery provides a data indexing layer for developers to easily access and query blockchain data, improving the user experience of Web3 applications. The team has recently launched a decentralized network w…

1
Broadening the Defense Industrial Base with Marathon’s Robert Delfeld 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

On this episode, Oren is joined by the Marathon Initiative’s Robert Delfeld to discuss how to broaden and strengthen the defense industrial base. They dig into the history and politics of the defense industry, the effects of deindustrialization on the supply chain, and a blueprint for supporting the defense industrial “sub-base.” Read Robert’s new …

1
MyPrize: Revolutionizing the Online Casino to Bringing Content Creators & Communities Together 28:55

4M ago28:55

28:55

MyPrize recently launched as the first online crypto casino that enables novel multiplayer experiences, bringing content creators and influencers closer to their communities. Second time founder (pirate) Zach Bruch brings his background in web3 to a new vision that allows creators to engage with their audiences. This interview comes on the heals of…

1
Educational Pluralism with Ashley Rogers Berner 48:29

4M ago48:29

48:29

Ashley Rogers Berner, director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, joins Oren for a discussion of educational pluralism: the key to ensuring choice and standards in K–12 schools. They survey the international landscape, trends in educational philosophies, and what it would look like to fully embrace a pluralistic model in the Unite…

1
The Future of American Energy with Thomas Hochman 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

On this special Earth Day episode of the podcast, Oren is joined by Thomas Hochman, a research associate at the Foundation for American Innovation. They discuss American energy policy, the promise of nuclear, climate change, regulatory hurdles, and much more. For more from Thomas, check out: A Nuclear Renaissance?, The New Atlantis It’s Not Just NE…

1
QED: Horizontally Scalable Layer2 on Bitcoin & Ethereum 39:08

4M ago39:08

39:08

As if we needed another reason to be bullish on Bitcoin in 2024, QED is poised to catapult Bitcoin to a new level of utility. Carter Feldman joins the Pirate Pod to discuss QED and the promise it brings to the future of Bitcoin-based applications by supporting all dApps (such as AMMs, stable coins, and more) but also horizontally scalable applicati…

1
Michael Pettis on Dollar Dominance 56:04

4M ago56:04

56:04

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren is joined by Michael Pettis, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, for an in-depth discussion of the dollar as the global reserve currency: pros, cons, and what it all means for the American economy. Further Reading The High Price of Dollar Dominance (Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs) Bad Trad…

1
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: The American Appetite for Government 37:19

5M ago37:19

37:19

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris dive into American Compass’s latest survey results on American attitudes toward the role and scope of government. Conventional wisdom says Americans are hopelessly polarized over “big government” vs. “small government,” but our new survey reveals a much more complicated picture. Read the full…

1
Tanssi: Easily Deployable Appchains over Rollups & L2s 32:57

5M ago32:57

32:57

Coming on the heels of a new $6M fundraising round, Tanssi's co-founder Francisco Agosti joins the Pirate Pod to dicusss why Tanssi appchains are changing the game and argulable are better than existing L2s and rollups when it comes to decentralization, security and more. With a maniacal focus on the developer experience, Tanssi has empowered dozen…

1
Inside the CHIPS Act Rollout with Micron Technology 34:43

5M ago34:43

34:43

On this episode, Oren Cass is joined by Scott Gatzemeier, Corporate Vice President of Front End U.S. Expansion at Micron Technology, to discuss the on-the-ground reality of the CHIPS Act rollout. In this fascinating discussion, Scott shares details on Micron’s plans to build new semiconductor fabs in the U.S., enabled by the CHIPS Act. He and Oren …

1
Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age 41:35

5M ago41:35

41:35

This month, Oren Cass delivered the 2024 First Things Lecture in Washington, DC, on the topic, "Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age." What should conservative politics look like at a time when many Americans are no longer religious?By American Compass

1
Superstate: Modernizing the Infrastructure of Traditional Finance 40:35

5M ago40:35

40:35

Superstate is modernizing investing by offering investment products that benefit from the speed, programmability, and compliance advantages of blockchain tokenization. This exclusive episode comes on the heels of a recently announced Superstate Industry Council as the team focuses on building reliable, compliant products. Jim Hiltner and Reid Cumin…

1
Patrick Ruffini on Populism and the Realignment 41:52

5M ago41:52

41:52

In this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren Cass talks with Patrick Ruffini, founding partner of Echelon Insights, about his book "Party of the People," which examines the Republican Party's transformation in recent years. Ruffini argues that the divide between college-educated and non-college voters has become the defining cleavage in Am…

1
The Media and Conservatism with David Leonhardt, Emily Jashinsky, and Idrees Kahloon 57:56

6M ago57:56

57:56

How can the media better understand the reality of American life outside the Beltway, and what are reporters missing about these shifting economic and political debates? From American Compass's recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, David Leonhardt of the New York Times moderates a discussion with Emily Jashinsky (National Journalism Cente…

1
Realignment Politics with Jerry Seib, Michael Brendan Dougherty, and Tim Chapman 50:57

6M ago50:57

50:57

What does the right-of-center's economic debate mean for political leaders and how is it being translated into electoral politics in 2024 and beyond? From American Compass's recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, Jerry Seib of the Wall Street Journal moderates a discussion with Michael Brendan Dougherty (National Review) and Tim Chapman (A…

1
The Future of Conservative Economics with Julius Krein, Michael Strain, and Rana Foroohar 1:01:24

6M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

How is conservative thinking about economic policy and the role of government changing? From our recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, Rana Foroohar of the Financial Times moderates a discussion with Julius Krein (American Affairs) and Michael Strain (American Enterprise Institute) digging into how the American right-of-center is thinking…

1
Delegate: Connectedness with Crosschain Name Service, Secure Onchain Identity & More 38:52

6M ago38:52

38:52

Foobar and Munam Wasi, the founders of Delegate, discuss their vision to tackle the challenges of simplification and cross-chain integration across crypto, motivated by personal experience of clunky and risky setups for managing various wallets across web3. With over $1B worth of assets secured across nearly 200k wallets, Delegate has had significa…

1
John A. Burtka IV on Building a Better Elite 43:31

6M ago43:31

43:31

On this episode of the American Compass podcast, Oren Cass is joined by John A. Burtka IV, president and CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and author of the new book of old wisdom on governing, Gateway to Statesmanship. They discuss how to cultivate and educate a better elite, what the “mirrors for princes” tradition has to teach today’s…

1
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Support for Families 35:19

6M ago35:19

35:19

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris weigh in on the ongoing fight over the Child Tax Credit in Congress and discuss more broadly the question of how conservatives should think about supporting families—without getting mired in 30-year-old fights about welfare. Further Reading: Our new survey: The Family Policy Renaissance, Expl…

1
72| Noah Kagan: How to Create Your Millionaire Weekend 1:16:12

7M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Join me this week, my friends, as I I delve into a decade-long connection with my guest, Noah Kagan! We explore the evolution of his content creation journey and the invaluable lessons learned from interviewing billionaires. Noah shares insights on avoiding pitfalls in life, the significance of partner selection, and the unexpected ways people achi…

1
BBO Exchange: Unique Decentralized Derivative Trading with OEV 34:09

7M ago34:09

34:09

Ray, the founder of BBOX (BBO Exchange), sits down to share his vision for what he sees as the ultimate derivative trading platform. As the first perpetual DEX to utilize Oracle Extractable Value in its liquidation process, BBOX has pioneered an innovative auction mechanism that capitalizes on the inherent latency in oracle price updates - a featur…

1
Esprezzo's No-code Data Automation: A Convo About Enabling Web3 with Real-time Smart Contract Data 39:41

7M ago39:41

39:41

Remy Carpinito, a second time pirate (founder), has built Esprezzo with a strong understanding of the underlying power of the intense amount of data that is being created with blockchain - and growing exponentially. In this episode, he discusses the importance of data automation in Web3 an the need for no-code automation tools for non-technical tea…

1
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Globalization 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris discuss globalization—how we got here, the problems it has created, and what policymakers should do now. Drawing on our new survey (out today!), they dig into what voters think and how and why economists and policymakers are so disconnected from average Americans on this issue. Specifically, …

1
Oren Cass & Steve Moore Debate Immigration and Wages 58:31

8M ago58:31

58:31

Oren Cass and the Heritage Foundation’s Steve Moore debate immigration and wages at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s American Economic Forum. The debate offers a stark illustration of the shift underway from a paradigm that celebrates cheap and plentiful labor to one that recognizes scarce labor and rising wages as drivers of productivity an…

1
71| Dale Stark: Mindset Secrets of a US Air Force Pilot 1:16:01

8M ago1:16:01

1:16:01

In this fun episode of the show, I had the amazing privilege of interviewing a long-time friend and extraordinary individual, Dale Stark! From his journey of being a near high school dropout to becoming a celebrated U.S. Air Force pilot, Dale's story is a testament to determination, resilience, and pursuit of one's dreams. Listen in as we discuss t…

1
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Wall Street 42:21

8M ago42:21

42:21

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris head to Wall Street to discuss our fourth Issues 2024 brief, exploring why 57% of GOP voters say that "Wall Street investors are getting rich doing things that weaken our economy"—and what policymakers can do to get things back on track. Financial markets have ceased to play their vital role …

1
70| If You Get Less Than 3000 Steps a Day, Listen to This 11:53

9M ago11:53

11:53

Welcome back to another episode of The Dan Go Show, my friends! Today, I am discussing an important topic that is incredibly close to my heart: the power of walking. As I recently delved into the science behind longevity, I discovered that walking isn't just about staying active; it's a game-changer for both your body and brain! From reducing stres…

1
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Industrial Policy 40:50

9M ago40:50

40:50

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, we’re diving into all things industrial policy. Oren and Chris discuss our third Issues 2024 brief and the importance of a strong industrial base. In short: Making things matters. Domestic industry is vital to workers and their communities, technological and economic progress, and national security. Thanks …

1
69| The Japanese Secret to Getting Lean & Longevity 10:51

9M ago10:51

10:51

Hey there, friends! It's Dan Go, host of The Dan Go Show, and welcome back to another episode! Tune in today as I share a personal journey that started with childhood habits shaping my relationship with food. Ever wondered about the secret behind Okinawa's centenarians, the world's healthiest and longest-living people? It's the practice of "hara ha…

1
68| 321 Method For Better Sleep 14:52

10M ago14:52

14:52

What is up, my friends? Today, I am discussing a common struggle many of us face: sleepless nights. I recently helped a client transform his life by revolutionizing his sleep routine, and the changes were nothing short of astounding. We explored a simple yet powerful approach I call the 3-to-1 method for better sleep. This method focuses on creatin…

1
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Worker Power 34:54

10M ago34:54

34:54

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris discuss the second brief in our Issues 2024 series. This one goes deep on worker power: why it matters for our economy, what voters think about it, and why conservative political leaders should make it a priority. Read the full issue brief here: Issues 2024: Worker Power…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Michael Arrington Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide