sorry for the wait! hope everyone is having a good weekend so far! ❤ REMINDER: get in-person OR virtual tickets for the All-In Holiday Spectacular at allin.com/events
Excited for the Holiday Spectacular! 🎉 I’ve been inspired by the besties and created something cool-a curated list of places they’ve mentioned on the pod, with clips! Let me know if you’d like to check it out. Would love your feedback!
Do you see any negative for doge? What about the workers, families, and communities that rely on federal jobs that may be cut? There are many jobs in the federal government that look inefficient because they solve a small problem that actually causes inefficiency on a grander scale. I fear that this quest to cut so aggressively will hurt middle class folks much much more than you guys who are millionaires and billionaires.
vivek starting a podcast for doge is very smart and is a better move than a lot understand. A lot of the success of doge is going to be based on public opinion. Its going to be a war for the publics opinion and the fake media is going to do their best to make the cuts seem like they are killing people. Having a podcast is going to help counter the attack on cuts they need to make. It will give vivek time to explain what and why we are making these cuts. Under rated idea for sure
Chamath has an amazing ability to break down complex topics into digestible, thought-provoking points that really make you question the status quo. His perspective on the intersection of technology, leadership, and governance is both refreshing and inspiring. It's rare to find someone who combines humor, intelligence, and authenticity so effortlessly, but Chamath does it brilliantly. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the bigger picture of how innovation and responsible decision-making can shape our future. Can't wait to hear more from you! 👏
@@sebastianlukasekdont you think thats exactly whats gonna happen? What always happens? 😂 these guys are way too pessimistic for some reason.. wonder what it is?
You guys are my hero’s! Chumath and Sacks.. I’M very appreciative of your hard work and GOING the distance to get 47 elected for the betterment of us ALL.. Each and every one of you are amazing I am IN to this podcast.. You care soo much. Friedberg I really got your back on the DOGE you all show such good support for us.. I am around your age and have been trying for years to get off the ground with tech and my ideas.. I hope I can be as half as successful as you all!! I am all in on this MODERN day THINK TANK!! Grazi!!!!
Vivek has done a superb job of highlighting conservative values and the government's glut right from the very beginning. The podcasts with Elon and Vivek helped a lot in communicating to the voters. Plus both the men gave full support to Donal Trump.
Here real analysis of situation in Ukraine th-cam.com/video/0rpZihqjd7s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dFpNqNsLuCCKWMlJ These four have no idea about what they are talking about
D.O.G.E...Music to my ears! Couldn't be more excited to watch . Totally agree...this by no means should be politicized. This is a positive for ALL Americans and the country's sustainability
It's a party thing for the Dems because those jobs were made up jobs started by Obama and has grown ever since. Siphoning tax money to grow DC their party.
My father audited Govt contracts for 20+ years. I still have a recognition award he received from President Reagan for identifying $10,000 hammers being charged on line items in a 1980's contract. The waste is intentional.
You are my favorite podcast. I really appreciate the ideas and the conversation You bring! I love David’s idea of Nicole Shanahan for governor of California! Lets goooo! I hope You guys who have the ear of DJT have him back and support this, and also build the coalition to help her implement the changes needed to make California great again (MCGA!) . Please work on this and help make it happen! We really need help here in California. Newsom is gruesome!
5 least regulated countires: 1. Singapore, 2. Hong Kong, 3. New Zealand, 4. Switzerland, 5. United Arab Emirates (UAE) info compiled by The World Bank, the Heritage Foundation, and the Fraser Institute.
Isn't it true, that in governmental accounting, when a contract includes development of new systems and technologies, that the costs of that development have to be allocated proportionately to every physical component in the project. So a $10,000 hammer represents $10 for the hammer and $9,990 for development of new technology?
What actually happened ? You can make people aware, but WHAT PEOPLE ? If it’s only the elites, it means nothing . The hoi polloi will still - and have - remained untouched . That’s the problem ! Expose everyone that is bilking the average taxpayer !
Friedberg’s passion regarding DOGE was infectious. He was on fire today. Sacks & Chamath are correct about moving fast and ignoring naysayers. Jason is right about keeping an eye on building public opinion. Love all 4. This is the best podcast.
@@investingfeed8971what!? Please in his interview right before the election.(I think w Triggernometry can't be sure) Jason gave this elitist BS spew about how we *the peasants* are misinformed weak dummies who Trump manipulates. Talk about looking down your nose at people
@@investingfeed8971 What!? Please in an interview right before the election Jason gave this elitist BS spew about how we, *the peasants*, are misinformed weak dummies who 47 manipulates. Talk about looking down your nose at people & lacking humility
@@investingfeed8971Oh please! Jason, in an interview B4 the 5th, spewed this elitist garbage where he said ppl for 47 are weak dopes who he manipulates. Talk about looking down your nose at ppl & lacking humility. He's clueless about why the majority made the choice they made.
Please! He did an interview very recently where he said supporters of 47 are weak dolts who were manipulated by him. Talk about lacking humility while having no clue
yeah, a lot of passion. But where is the common sense? The spending is in entitlement programs. No one on the panel specifies the spending they would reduce. No guts. They don't even see how lacking are the proposals they are making.
Great!! We need everyone to be in on this. Also Samo Burja had some great ideas to basically have big tech pay the NeoCon's to give up on their Pro-war leftist ideologies that would slow the cutting. Aka we may need to use Pac money to get compliance from ProWar conservatives to not push for war, and be ok with cutting.
What a discussion! Science part had my ears all up!! Individual cells regulate me. My Endocrinologist said if you can keep your weight down for 24 months your pituitary gland 'reset' to the new weight. Study you showed is the latest research.
The LeaderBoard of Inefficiency is a Genius Idea literally every American and frankly people around the world will take a interest in this and create the conversation to save our nation from itself
As on-the-spectrum as he is, Elon has always been clever about presenting & communicating. “Imagine a pallet with $20M of cash strapped to it speeding towards Earth… how do we land it elegantly?”
There should be an asterisk to your statement which is "and when they cut medicare, medicaid, and social security, we will blame the democrats. Somehow."
You aren't the only one. He is a Libertarian who believes that Government shouldn't be in our lives forcing an agenda. Better to have them out of our lives, than having them abusing us all with Woke religion and dogma. Sometimes there is reason for war, mostly in defense, but we shouldn't go provoking it like we did in Ukraine over the last 20 years.
Having worked in government for 27 years, I think there's a misconception that bureaucrats are initiating all these regulations. In fact, many regulations reflect policy decisions by the executive that require regulations to be implemented.
Corruption begins with legislature. Just look at net worth before and after entering Congress or Senate. And they say Martha Stewart did insider trading. She is nothing compared to our elected "representatives"
Forget a Flat Tax. Get rid of all income-type taxes that punish production. Get rid of the IRS by switching to a national sales tax. No more IRS and no more filling out tax forms every year or quarter. You only pay a federal tax when you buy something (except for food) and then start lowering that tax as you cut the Fed's spending.
You would still need an agency to ensure individuals and businesses don't abuse deductions credits and write offs etc. I think this sounds really nice but isn't practical
A sales tax is incredibly regressive and hurts poor people the most. Poor people already don't pay an income tax because they don't have money to give the government beyond what they need just to survive. So, going from paying no income tax to a national sales tax would be a tax increase on those people. We should instead have a tax system that spreads wealth more. Higher taxes on corporate income but lower on payroll. Or a higher income tax on corporations the closer their median income is to minimum wage. Punish Walmart and anyone else who thinks putting their workers on food stamp absolves them any liability. Their taxes can be higher than the tax cost to give their workers food stamps. I would also like to see a mandatory profit sharing system in place for large corporations. Give the employees some actual skin in the game and shield employers from shareholders who want cost cutting at all costs or they sue. The gap between the top and bottom of the barrel is as unsustainable as the national debt. If we cut all of our government services in the name of giving corporations more tax breaks, we might as well just stop fooling ourselves and become an oligarchy with corporations in charge and everyone else is serfs.
Agreed. Hes pretty levelheaded and more to the middle than almost anyone I know of. Also crucially, he is aware how important it is to cut it back and to get greater value from the dollars spent by government.
Podcasts are the future, Vivek starting a podcast to help communicate to the world what DOGE is all about is better than letting media have all the control in what they tell people.
I have to agree-the energy is so positive and hopeful for the future. Those who weren’t happy with Trump will likely feel a sense of relief moving forward. Every day, I wake up and pinch myself, grateful that we’re progressing with this new administration.😊
I see what Jcal is saying…of course clearly communicating with the American people about the objectives of doge and how it benefits them is going to be super important going forward
Having gone through the process to get Cali contractor's license it becomes crystal clear the entire reason for it *is to reduce competition,* to discourage upstarts competing with established contractors. It doesn't insure a contractor is honest or any good. The mostly useless written tests and advice chastising the notion of break even bidding drives it home. Obviously no one wants or can operate for long at break even but high quality outfits will do so at times *just to keep their most valuable assets, their key loyal employees,* during hard yrs. (just an example)
You guys are so amazing! I love listening to all of you. So sensible and so wonderful. AND, I love, love, love, your music intro. Going all in! The best of the best! Thank you for sharing with the world! True NORTH! America is back!
That would bring even more Americans to the Republican side. Every tax payor can support a party that is cutting expenses, regulations, and operating more efficiently. Maybe next they can create a blueprint for states and cities. There is incredible waste in state and county and city spending. disastrous is if some of the $ transparent about
@ There is an absolute correlation between the federal and any state govt. that as their govt. employee numbers increase, the regulations dramatically increase which makes everything more expensive and more difficult to do. Eventually it becomes an anti business govt. and over time those businesses begin to leave. I think we know what that leads to. It’s an economic death spiral.
Jason made an excellent point. Others kept trying to ignore him or paraphrase him incorrectly. But he kept insisting on clarifying his point, which was really good to see! 😊👍🏼
Excellent podcast. One slight tweak to the discussion on inflation. The conversation framed inflationary pressures in a binary tradeoff, either inflationary price increases or interest rate increases. There is an important third option, less government spending. Lower spending decreases overall demand, slows debt increases, and potentially stimulates private enterprises while reducing the money supply. Inflation has a single source, government printing money at a faster rate than the economy can digest it.
ALL subsidies and tax write-offs to the private sector corporations should be stopped. Private businesses need to stand on their own two feet and pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Shut down their lobbyists so they cannot keep running to the government for money and favors. This will shrink our National debt.
I’m from Chile were we implemented Milton Friedman’s propositions, and thus became the most prosperous country in Latin America by far. Yet we laid our guard down and now we are transitioning once again into the ruins of socialism. As Javier Milei said, this fight needs to be cultural as much as it is economical, otherwise the fight will be lost
The missile Russia used traveled at hypersonic speeds, but it can only follow a ballistic trajectory - old tech. “Hypersonic missiles” are the new technology that allows for maneuver at hypersonic speed. We can intercept ballistic missiles, but it’s really hard and I wouldn’t count on it working.
@@NickJuliano-W1NRJ eh, intercepting ballistic missiles is a capability we’ve had since the 80s and we’re quite good at it. Most recent intercepts we’ve had were in Israel earlier this year. And the Patriot system has shot down multiple Russian hypersonics since they were deployed to Ukraine.
The federal government’s telework standards require federal organizations to have their staff come into the office at least twice a pay period. Many require staff to come in more frequently than that. Some telework actually increases productivity, just like it does in the private sector.
We need an ROI analysis on all expenditures and appropriate transparency- which can all live on a website for all to see. And there can be a section for crowdsourcing ideas and comments.
Here we have 4 guys in love with their opinions and confirming each other's biases. Nobody really believes that all regulations are great or that there isn't waste in government spending, but to use an example like building homes without acknowledging that there are many safety regulations in construction that actually save lives makes this whole conversation seem unserious. Chamath admits he isn't really hurt by regulations but wants to tear them all down because it will be a major boost to the economy. But as soon as the stories start coming out about some project that wasn't done right and it cost lives or major harm to the environment the momentum will start to shift the other way. We need to be judicious with our regulations and with the removal of regulations. These boys seem like a bunch of kids that just broke into a candy store and think they've found heaven. What this podcast is missing is intelligent opinions on the opposite side of the discussion. That could bring about some fruitful information. I'm not saying that I disagree with everything being said here but just remember that eating too much candy only makes you sick.
DOGE is all about communication to the masses …the better they communicate the more effective they will be..I agree with Jason…don’t be complacent on how hard you have to work to convince people that your policies are about helping them not just your rich friends …lots of people didn’t vote
That entire oped was written by vivek and the main ideas are his too, elon was influenced by his campaign run and was closely following it. The main role of elon is that he actually has the influence/reputation and skills to do it.
I do agree with J Cal about bringing all people on board with DOGE, no matter from a first principles or a technical point of view. Empathy is J Cal’s strength, it should be respected as should his wisdom.
70%+ of US gov spending is defense, social security, medicare, medicaid none of which will likely get touched. Elephants in the room were not discussed!
There are 2 million federal employees. 750 thousand work for defense and 400 thousand work for VA. The rest are spread throughout the rest of the federal government. Just to operate 1 navy carrier it takes between 20 -25 thousand people on shore. So many people have no idea the labor things take to operate the government.
I love this discussion. And I do not even have a penny in the stock market. I work week to week and live conservatively. But I love to hear money guys talk about this. We would love to have a small business on our farm but every time we look into a different venue the regulations are a no-go. We can have massive change. Country will go wild. And we also need to see a change in litigation. Suing to become a millionaire is not the way to get rich.
Yes for Bryan Johnson! I’ve been using his a blueprint stack for 6 months. It’s changed my health for the better. More energy. Better body composition. Less work in the kitch. HIGHLY recommend his stack.
He's salty that VCs have essentially been exposed as morons and charlatans with money in the right space at right time with all the massive deficit spending and malinvestment. Now they all piss and moan about the same mechanisms that made them rich now that they are locked into the Uber wealthy.
Our local community is regulating wattage of string lights people hang over their patios, policing lemonade stands, the number of domestic pets a homeowner has, etc.! These and other ridiculous regulations is common across the country!
Really like the podcast and listened for almost two years. Love the insight and discussions. Really makes me think. Biggest gripe is talking over each other. Specifically, "The World's Greatest Moderator" will jump in on top of another usually at the time the speaker's point is being made. Please let them finish their point before you speak. Sometimes I think I'm listening to an ESPN show where everyone talks at the same time. Please clean it up. At the moment you are a little off of being the "World's Greatest Moderator".
@44:47 licensure, trainings, and code uphold high quality products. We can build a million homes and that’ll be good for the economy overall but then what happens when the foundations in those homes fail in 10 years because there was no code and construction companies took shortcuts that were left unchecked.
Wlecome back brothers. Nice episode. I am looking forward to the new administration and the crypto boom. Please bring Michael Saylor on the show when you can.
Friedberg was awesome. He is really growing in confidence and I am so happy with that. He is sooooo smart and now we are seeing greater impact and influence from him. I wonder if he has had some training over the past 6-12 months...its done him good, if he has.
A sales tax is better than a flat tax. People will pay tax only on luxury items. Essential items like food, gasoline should not be taxed. Get rid of income tax and replace with sales tax. When people can bring home what they work for, it will motivate more people to join the workforce and also be responsible for managing their own luxury expenses.
At minute 20:18 they start talking about regulation and the incentives that the politicians have to keep them there. It’s interesting that they don’t see that electing a businessman to run the country might not be a good idea because of the incentives. They talk like they themselves want to run the country. Greed got to their heads.
It seems that some guests can be quite detached from understanding everyday life. For instance, eliminating all building permits and codes could result in poor-quality construction and safety concerns. housing disaster . I really like a wisdom and style of the host Jason McCabe Calacanis
As I listened to you all a phrase from my youth 60+ years ago came to mind. ChatGPT helped me recall its origin: The phrase “That government is best which governs least” is often attributed to Henry David Thoreau, though it originally appeared in an essay by John O’Sullivan, a journalist and editor, in the 1830s. Thoreau later echoed the sentiment in his famous 1849 essay, Civil Disobedience, where he used a variation of the quote to critique government overreach and advocate for individual conscience. Once again we’re reinventing the past … and good for us! Would you like to explore its meaning further?
On shrinking or work myself out of job: 1) in tech, if you've rearchitected the thing 5 times, it should be good enough. Thus, work yourself out of a job. 2) I personally have 0 patience. First time I'll do the hard work. The second time I'll have a person shadow my work. The 3rd time it happens; it's passed down to someone else. This not only build experience across organization, it means I don't spend time wasting on boring stuff.
sorry for the wait! hope everyone is having a good weekend so far! ❤
REMINDER: get in-person OR virtual tickets for the All-In Holiday Spectacular at allin.com/events
Thanks guys! Fun Saturday morning watch.
Excited for the Holiday Spectacular! 🎉
I’ve been inspired by the besties and created something cool-a curated list of places they’ve mentioned on the pod, with clips! Let me know if you’d like to check it out. Would love your feedback!
Great DOGE segment. Parkinson’s Law needs to be kept in check!
Ty for another great episode 👏 oh and happy thanksgiving!
Do you see any negative for doge? What about the workers, families, and communities that rely on federal jobs that may be cut? There are many jobs in the federal government that look inefficient because they solve a small problem that actually causes inefficiency on a grander scale. I fear that this quest to cut so aggressively will hurt middle class folks much much more than you guys who are millionaires and billionaires.
vivek starting a podcast for doge is very smart and is a better move than a lot understand. A lot of the success of doge is going to be based on public opinion. Its going to be a war for the publics opinion and the fake media is going to do their best to make the cuts seem like they are killing people. Having a podcast is going to help counter the attack on cuts they need to make. It will give vivek time to explain what and why we are making these cuts. Under rated idea for sure
Most mission driven federal employees are tired of the corruption and ineffectiveness too!
So propaganda? State funded media now bring praised by republicans? Hmm. Back to the early 1900s it seems.
@@n8worksall 5 of them!
Why is it always so many people that dont understand? I dont think you realize how many people do understand. 😮
@@n8works
All three of them.
Chamath has an amazing ability to break down complex topics into digestible, thought-provoking points that really make you question the status quo. His perspective on the intersection of technology, leadership, and governance is both refreshing and inspiring. It's rare to find someone who combines humor, intelligence, and authenticity so effortlessly, but Chamath does it brilliantly. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the bigger picture of how innovation and responsible decision-making can shape our future. Can't wait to hear more from you! 👏
Friedberg is on 🔥! I love his passion for the deficit and budget topic. I hope he participates in DOGE. We need more people like him!
This speech fired me the F up
He has Elon’s ear which is so promising for all of us!
Really hope the deregulation stuff works but if it doesn’t benefit the masses it’s just some tech-oligarchs enriching themselves.
@@sebastianlukasek reduced government waste helps everyone.
@@sebastianlukasekdont you think thats exactly whats gonna happen? What always happens? 😂 these guys are way too pessimistic for some reason.. wonder what it is?
You guys are my hero’s! Chumath and Sacks.. I’M very appreciative of your hard work and GOING the distance to get 47 elected for the betterment of us ALL.. Each and every one of you are amazing I am IN to this podcast.. You care soo much. Friedberg I really got your back on the DOGE you all show such good support for us.. I am around your age and have been trying for years to get off the ground with tech and my ideas.. I hope I can be as half as successful as you all!! I am all in on this MODERN day THINK TANK!! Grazi!!!!
Vivek has done a superb job of highlighting conservative values and the government's glut right from the very beginning. The podcasts with Elon and Vivek helped a lot in communicating to the voters. Plus both the men gave full support to Donal Trump.
Indians always praising Vivek 😅
Friedberg was the hero of this episode. Thank you Friedberg!
He very often is, I believe
What’s new?
Well said, he made some excellent points.
Today was his most convincing and spot on moment. This should not be political.
Here real analysis of situation in Ukraine
th-cam.com/video/0rpZihqjd7s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dFpNqNsLuCCKWMlJ
These four have no idea about what they are talking about
D.O.G.E...Music to my ears! Couldn't be more excited to watch . Totally agree...this by no means should be politicized. This is a positive for ALL Americans and the country's sustainability
I love the idea "this is not a party thing, this is a good thing" with regards to efficiency. Great discussion as always.
It's a party thing for the Dems because those jobs were made up jobs started by Obama and has grown ever since. Siphoning tax money to grow DC their party.
My father audited Govt contracts for 20+ years. I still have a recognition award he received from President Reagan for identifying $10,000 hammers being charged on line items in a 1980's contract. The waste is intentional.
You are my favorite podcast. I really appreciate the ideas and the conversation You bring! I love David’s idea of Nicole Shanahan for governor of California! Lets goooo! I hope You guys who have the ear of DJT have him back and support this, and also build the coalition to help her implement the changes needed to make California great again (MCGA!) . Please work on this and help make it happen! We really need help here in California. Newsom is gruesome!
5 least regulated countires: 1. Singapore, 2. Hong Kong, 3. New Zealand, 4. Switzerland, 5. United Arab Emirates (UAE) info compiled by The World Bank, the Heritage Foundation, and the Fraser Institute.
Isn't it true, that in governmental accounting, when a contract includes development of new systems and technologies, that the costs of that development have to be allocated proportionately to every physical component in the project. So a $10,000 hammer represents $10 for the hammer and $9,990 for development of new technology?
@jimbob9725 ya, thats dumb. No.
What actually happened ? You can make people aware, but WHAT PEOPLE ? If it’s only the elites, it means nothing . The hoi polloi will still - and have - remained untouched . That’s the problem ! Expose everyone that is bilking the average taxpayer !
Friedberg’s passion regarding DOGE was infectious. He was on fire today.
Sacks & Chamath are correct about moving fast and ignoring naysayers. Jason is right about keeping an eye on building public opinion. Love all 4.
This is the best podcast.
Oh the irony...Jason telling David to be Humble!!!!
Jcal is pretty humble wym
@@investingfeed8971what!? Please in his interview right before the election.(I think w Triggernometry can't be sure) Jason gave this elitist BS spew about how we *the peasants* are misinformed weak dummies who Trump manipulates. Talk about looking down your nose at people
@@investingfeed8971 What!? Please in an interview right before the election Jason gave this elitist BS spew about how we, *the peasants*, are misinformed weak dummies who 47 manipulates. Talk about looking down your nose at people & lacking humility
@@investingfeed8971Oh please! Jason, in an interview B4 the 5th, spewed this elitist garbage where he said ppl for 47 are weak dopes who he manipulates. Talk about looking down your nose at ppl & lacking humility. He's clueless about why the majority made the choice they made.
Please! He did an interview very recently where he said supporters of 47 are weak dolts who were manipulated by him. Talk about lacking humility while having no clue
LOVE Friedberg’s passion for addressing the Federal debt problem! Keep it going!
yeah, a lot of passion. But where is the common sense? The spending is in entitlement programs. No one on the panel specifies the spending they would reduce. No guts. They don't even see how lacking are the proposals they are making.
@@Steve-Richterthey have to keep the conversation moving. They’re giving us several hours of great convo 3 x a week. I’m grateful for it.
All my liberal friends that voted for Harris are on board with DOGE. I think the amount of people actually against this is very low.
Great!! We need everyone to be in on this. Also Samo Burja had some great ideas to basically have big tech pay the NeoCon's to give up on their Pro-war leftist ideologies that would slow the cutting. Aka we may need to use Pac money to get compliance from ProWar conservatives to not push for war, and be ok with cutting.
I think Jason was on point! DOGE needs to show the wins for the little guy if they want America to get on board.
Sure from the guy with the most conflict of interest possible.
LOL, let's see what happens when they cut medicare and medicaid. Then folks will have a shocked pikachu face, and then cry to the democrats. As usual.
yeah j cal just either doesn’t or won’t get it. 🤷🏻♂️
What a discussion! Science part had my ears all up!! Individual cells regulate me. My Endocrinologist said if you can keep your weight down for 24 months your pituitary gland 'reset' to the new weight. Study you showed is the latest research.
Exercise changes it all
The LeaderBoard of Inefficiency is a Genius Idea literally every American and frankly people around the world will take a interest in this and create the conversation to save our nation from itself
As on-the-spectrum as he is, Elon has always been clever about presenting & communicating. “Imagine a pallet with $20M of cash strapped to it speeding towards Earth… how do we land it elegantly?”
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You can save this nation by raising taxes, and eliminating massive loopholes in the tax code
@@splitmerge2302 I agree. No more earned income credit. Flat tax. EVERYONE pays the same rate. Top 5% paying 50% of the tax is unfair.
@@supremetrain It is childish, equivalent to what was done in the Middle Ages. It seems not everyone has evolved since then.
Jason is correct - bring everyone along guys, yes, there is momentum and all should be able to see and understand the process.
Get Tulsi on the pod 💯
The Standard Operating Procedure for someone up for confirmation is to stay away from any press appearances.
@ cayese wei
@CashCultura Tulsi a Russian agent.
You are never going to cut anything the way JCal is talking about going about it. That’s literally what we have been “trying” the last 20 years.
There should be an asterisk to your statement which is "and when they cut medicare, medicaid, and social security, we will blame the democrats. Somehow."
Sopt on! And the way Sacks responded was also spot on "It is time to implement! Time to act! Time to get some job done!
I’m gonna say it. I love David Sacks. ❤️👋🏻
Yep, me too and I'm just and ole Boomer! He's a handsome dude! This ia my favorite show!
You aren't the only one. He is a Libertarian who believes that Government shouldn't be in our lives forcing an agenda. Better to have them out of our lives, than having them abusing us all with Woke religion and dogma. Sometimes there is reason for war, mostly in defense, but we shouldn't go provoking it like we did in Ukraine over the last 20 years.
I have a mad crush on him. I’m not even interested in markets or business. I just watch to see him.
He is the best !
Friedberg is the best
Having worked in government for 27 years, I think there's a misconception that bureaucrats are initiating all these regulations. In fact, many regulations reflect policy decisions by the executive that require regulations to be implemented.
Corruption begins with legislature. Just look at net worth before and after entering Congress or Senate. And they say Martha Stewart did insider trading. She is nothing compared to our elected "representatives"
You guys are killing me with the long wait! 🤪
Forget a Flat Tax. Get rid of all income-type taxes that punish production. Get rid of the IRS by switching to a national sales tax. No more IRS and no more filling out tax forms every year or quarter. You only pay a federal tax when you buy something (except for food) and then start lowering that tax as you cut the Fed's spending.
This would incentivise people to save and invest their money as well.
Exactly! Make it flat like zero percent flat.
You would see america blossom like crazy without irs and what a great example for the free world
You would still need an agency to ensure individuals and businesses don't abuse deductions credits and write offs etc. I think this sounds really nice but isn't practical
A sales tax is incredibly regressive and hurts poor people the most.
Poor people already don't pay an income tax because they don't have money to give the government beyond what they need just to survive. So, going from paying no income tax to a national sales tax would be a tax increase on those people.
We should instead have a tax system that spreads wealth more. Higher taxes on corporate income but lower on payroll. Or a higher income tax on corporations the closer their median income is to minimum wage. Punish Walmart and anyone else who thinks putting their workers on food stamp absolves them any liability. Their taxes can be higher than the tax cost to give their workers food stamps.
I would also like to see a mandatory profit sharing system in place for large corporations. Give the employees some actual skin in the game and shield employers from shareholders who want cost cutting at all costs or they sue.
The gap between the top and bottom of the barrel is as unsustainable as the national debt. If we cut all of our government services in the name of giving corporations more tax breaks, we might as well just stop fooling ourselves and become an oligarchy with corporations in charge and everyone else is serfs.
Everyone is getting Red Pilled here....Jason you're up next!
If I recall correctly, he voted for Trump this time.
@imacuser101 red pillow is ❤
Jason is a LINO
Great discussion on stripping away regulations. It’s a huge blockage to financial success and consistent 4%+ GDP growth
Name one fed regulation that getting rid of will contribute to that.
Can we please make David Friedburg the "Press Secretary" of DOGE?? I'd love to see this.
Great idea!!! 💡
Him and Elon unfollowed each other on Twitter yesterday. So probably not happening lmao.
No shade on Friedberg but Vivek is like the best press secretary in world history.
_"Can't touch this!"_ 🎶
He may do it
Agreed. Hes pretty levelheaded and more to the middle than almost anyone I know of. Also crucially, he is aware how important it is to cut it back and to get greater value from the dollars spent by government.
Podcasts are the future, Vivek starting a podcast to help communicate to the world what DOGE is all about is better than letting media have all the control in what they tell people.
I have to agree-the energy is so positive and hopeful for the future. Those who weren’t happy with Trump will likely feel a sense of relief moving forward. Every day, I wake up and pinch myself, grateful that we’re progressing with this new administration.😊
I see what Jcal is saying…of course clearly communicating with the American people about the objectives of doge and how it benefits them is going to be super important going forward
Having gone through the process to get Cali contractor's license it becomes crystal clear the entire reason for it *is to reduce competition,* to discourage upstarts competing with established contractors. It doesn't insure a contractor is honest or any good. The mostly useless written tests and advice chastising the notion of break even bidding drives it home.
Obviously no one wants or can operate for long at break even but high quality outfits will do so at times *just to keep their most valuable assets, their key loyal employees,* during hard yrs. (just an example)
You guys are so amazing! I love listening to all of you. So sensible and so wonderful. AND, I love, love, love, your music intro. Going all in! The best of the best! Thank you for sharing with the world! True NORTH! America is back!
I so enjoy listening to you all and your differing opinions, informing, enlightening, wonderful! Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou
Why are we not getting weekly drop guys, we need them on Thursday :)
It should be obvious by now that if the media is bashing Elon, then he’s winning big time
Lex’s interview with Javier was really good. Good timing too.
Out listening to this during my 18 mile trail run because running isn't painful enough. Just kidding guys, great pod as usual
Thanks Jason, the advice to Elon and Vivek to show the advantages to ordinary people is exceptionally important.
Great Pod, always love watching it!!
DOGE needs to set up a running ticker with each dollar that has been cut aka saved for the American tax payer! Would love to see it!
That would bring even more Americans to the Republican side. Every tax payor can support a party that is cutting expenses, regulations, and operating more efficiently. Maybe next they can create a blueprint for states and cities. There is incredible waste in state and county and city spending. disastrous is if some of the $ transparent about
@ There is an absolute correlation between the federal and any state govt. that as their govt. employee numbers increase, the regulations dramatically increase which makes everything more expensive and more difficult to do. Eventually it becomes an anti business govt. and over time those businesses begin to leave. I think we know what that leads to. It’s an economic death spiral.
We should ALL want efficiency, common sense.
where are u , looking 4 new podcast like a maniac
David Friedberg, legend!
I love being a fly on the wall with ya’lls conversations. Thank you.
Jason made an excellent point. Others kept trying to ignore him or paraphrase him incorrectly. But he kept insisting on clarifying his point, which was really good to see! 😊👍🏼
Chamath your plants have really done well. The new plant guys is doing a great job👍
They'll never cut military spending. Audit the Pentagon for instance. Audit the FED. Those are the things that need to happen but never will.
RON PAUL FTW!
Congrats David!!!
The Future Looks bright.
Excellent podcast. One slight tweak to the discussion on inflation. The conversation framed inflationary pressures in a binary tradeoff, either inflationary price increases or interest rate increases. There is an important third option, less government spending. Lower spending decreases overall demand, slows debt increases, and potentially stimulates private enterprises while reducing the money supply. Inflation has a single source, government printing money at a faster rate than the economy can digest it.
ALL subsidies and tax write-offs to the private sector corporations should be stopped. Private businesses need to stand on their own two feet and pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Shut down their lobbyists so they cannot keep running to the government for money and favors. This will shrink our National debt.
Thank you all for all your hard works!
WHERE'S THIS WEEK'S EPISODE DUDES???
FINALLY A SCIENCE CORNER!!!
I’m from Chile were we implemented Milton Friedman’s propositions, and thus became the most prosperous country in Latin America by far. Yet we laid our guard down and now we are transitioning once again into the ruins of socialism. As Javier Milei said, this fight needs to be cultural as much as it is economical, otherwise the fight will be lost
Love David Sachs
There we go!! Was waiting🎉
first!!
For once Jason's emphasis to communicate is awesome
The missile Russia used traveled at hypersonic speeds, but it can only follow a ballistic trajectory - old tech. “Hypersonic missiles” are the new technology that allows for maneuver at hypersonic speed.
We can intercept ballistic missiles, but it’s really hard and I wouldn’t count on it working.
@@NickJuliano-W1NRJ eh, intercepting ballistic missiles is a capability we’ve had since the 80s and we’re quite good at it. Most recent intercepts we’ve had were in Israel earlier this year. And the Patriot system has shot down multiple Russian hypersonics since they were deployed to Ukraine.
@@asterik917 can’t keep those balloons out though
The federal government’s telework standards require federal organizations to have their staff come into the office at least twice a pay period. Many require staff to come in more frequently than that. Some telework actually increases productivity, just like it does in the private sector.
I do believe Jason is correct since if people feel like it won't benefit them, they will not care at all.
People will never feel like something benefits them, unless its a direct freebie. The left love those.
He's correct, but the point is: Focus on MAKING it benefit them, and they will feel it benefit them.
@@TaneemChowdhurycommunication is critical in this regard
Yes
Chamaths takes around 18mins are wilding assumptive. Confirmation bias😅
Friedberg spot on
Science corner is literally the best
We need an ROI analysis on all expenditures and appropriate transparency- which can all live on a website for all to see. And there can be a section for crowdsourcing ideas and comments.
Here we have 4 guys in love with their opinions and confirming each other's biases. Nobody really believes that all regulations are great or that there isn't waste in government spending, but to use an example like building homes without acknowledging that there are many safety regulations in construction that actually save lives makes this whole conversation seem unserious. Chamath admits he isn't really hurt by regulations but wants to tear them all down because it will be a major boost to the economy. But as soon as the stories start coming out about some project that wasn't done right and it cost lives or major harm to the environment the momentum will start to shift the other way. We need to be judicious with our regulations and with the removal of regulations. These boys seem like a bunch of kids that just broke into a candy store and think they've found heaven. What this podcast is missing is intelligent opinions on the opposite side of the discussion. That could bring about some fruitful information. I'm not saying that I disagree with everything being said here but just remember that eating too much candy only makes you sick.
You guys are the best.
I'm doing my part...I texted people I know about this Podcast and the DOGE movement...spread it around so more people know what can be.
DOGE is all about communication to the masses …the better they communicate the more effective they will be..I agree with Jason…don’t be complacent on how hard you have to work to convince people that your policies are about helping them not just your rich friends …lots of people didn’t vote
Echoing Chamath, love you boys. Great show.
That entire oped was written by vivek and the main ideas are his too, elon was influenced by his campaign run and was closely following it. The main role of elon is that he actually has the influence/reputation and skills to do it.
Vivek has those skills too but not as much as elon and elon will attract geniuses to the project which vivek would not have been able to.
100% agree that the communication needs to be as well done as the implementation.
I do agree with J Cal about bringing all people on board with DOGE, no matter from a first principles or a technical point of view. Empathy is J Cal’s strength, it should be respected as should his wisdom.
As always, thank you! 🙏🏻
70%+ of US gov spending is defense, social security, medicare, medicaid none of which will likely get touched. Elephants in the room were not discussed!
There are 2 million federal employees. 750 thousand work for defense and 400 thousand work for VA. The rest are spread throughout the rest of the federal government. Just to operate 1 navy carrier it takes between 20 -25 thousand people on shore. So many people have no idea the labor things take to operate the government.
Another outstanding show guys!!
I love this discussion. And I do not even have a penny in the stock market. I work week to week and live conservatively. But I love to hear money guys talk about this. We would love to have a small business on our farm but every time we look into a different venue the regulations are a no-go. We can have massive change. Country will go wild. And we also need to see a change in litigation. Suing to become a millionaire is not the way to get rich.
Go and buy some Tesla stock while its still affordable, open an account on Fidelity, no brokers, no fees
Yes for Bryan Johnson!
I’ve been using his a blueprint stack for 6 months.
It’s changed my health for the better. More energy. Better body composition. Less work in the kitch. HIGHLY recommend his stack.
Jason is trying to beat a dead horse on the startup investments
He's salty that VCs have essentially been exposed as morons and charlatans with money in the right space at right time with all the massive deficit spending and malinvestment. Now they all piss and moan about the same mechanisms that made them rich now that they are locked into the Uber wealthy.
Our local community is regulating wattage of string lights people hang over their patios, policing lemonade stands, the number of domestic pets a homeowner has, etc.! These and other ridiculous regulations is common across the country!
That is at the state or local level. You're not bright enough to understand that it won't change due to Doge or whatever
I think most Americans need a refresher on how and why this country was formed. Then maybe some of these DOGE moves will make a lot more sense.
Really like the podcast and listened for almost two years. Love the insight and discussions. Really makes me think.
Biggest gripe is talking over each other. Specifically, "The World's Greatest Moderator" will jump in on top of another usually at the time the speaker's point is being made. Please let them finish their point before you speak. Sometimes I think I'm listening to an ESPN show where everyone talks at the same time. Please clean it up.
At the moment you are a little off of being the "World's Greatest Moderator".
Friedberg needs to join DOGE!!!
@44:47 licensure, trainings, and code uphold high quality products. We can build a million homes and that’ll be good for the economy overall but then what happens when the foundations in those homes fail in 10 years because there was no code and construction companies took shortcuts that were left unchecked.
just started listen to this recently. really enjoy hearing your chats and thoughts!
Gent!! Make a short clip on the info from science corner 😎 some really great stuff there.
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Wlecome back brothers. Nice episode. I am looking forward to the new administration and the crypto boom. Please bring Michael Saylor on the show when you can.
Great show guys!
we’re back baby!
Easily the best podcast in the world 🔥
It could work if you give some percentage of the DOGE cuts as stimulus checks.
One of the best episodes. Nothing spectacular. Just clean , infomative and fun 👏👏👏
Where is episode 206? 😮😢😮😢
No pod this week my boy
Friedberg was awesome. He is really growing in confidence and I am so happy with that. He is sooooo smart and now we are seeing greater impact and influence from him. I wonder if he has had some training over the past 6-12 months...its done him good, if he has.
A sales tax is better than a flat tax. People will pay tax only on luxury items. Essential items like food, gasoline should not be taxed. Get rid of income tax and replace with sales tax. When people can bring home what they work for, it will motivate more people to join the workforce and also be responsible for managing their own luxury expenses.
Great podcast guys!
At minute 20:18 they start talking about regulation and the incentives that the politicians have to keep them there. It’s interesting that they don’t see that electing a businessman to run the country might not be a good idea because of the incentives. They talk like they themselves want to run the country. Greed got to their heads.
It seems that some guests can be quite detached from understanding everyday life. For instance, eliminating all building permits and codes could result in poor-quality construction and safety concerns. housing disaster .
I really like a wisdom and style of the host Jason McCabe Calacanis
As I listened to you all a phrase from my youth 60+ years ago came to mind. ChatGPT helped me recall its origin:
The phrase “That government is best which governs least” is often attributed to Henry David Thoreau, though it originally appeared in an essay by John O’Sullivan, a journalist and editor, in the 1830s. Thoreau later echoed the sentiment in his famous 1849 essay, Civil Disobedience, where he used a variation of the quote to critique government overreach and advocate for individual conscience.
Once again we’re reinventing the past … and good for us!
Would you like to explore its meaning further?
On shrinking or work myself out of job: 1) in tech, if you've rearchitected the thing 5 times, it should be good enough. Thus, work yourself out of a job. 2) I personally have 0 patience. First time I'll do the hard work. The second time I'll have a person shadow my work. The 3rd time it happens; it's passed down to someone else. This not only build experience across organization, it means I don't spend time wasting on boring stuff.
Such a great balanced discussion and so happy to hear Shanahan is running for CA Gov!