All-In Podcast
All-In Podcast
Industry veterans, degenerate gamblers & besties Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks & David Friedberg cover all things economic, tech, political, social & poker.
Jason CalacanisChamath PalihapitiyaDavid SacksDavid Friedberg
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Iran's Breaking Point, Trump's Greenland Acquisition, Solving Energy Costs, Billionaire Tax Backlash

E258 • Jan 16, 2026 • 71 mins

The episode begins with a discussion on Jason's invitation to Davos, setting the stage for global economic discussions. The focus shifts to the ongoing protests in Iran and the potential implications of regime change. The conversation addresses Microsoft's data center energy consumption and the regulatory challenges it faces. The episode explores OpenAI's partnership with Cerebras, signaling a renaissance in AI silicon. Wealth taxes and government property rights are debated, alongside California's financial struggles and the possibility of a federal bailout. The prospect of the US acquiring Greenland is examined. The episode concludes with updates on fraud in Minnesota's medical transportation, celebrating a YouTube milestone, and heartfelt farewells.

Key Points

  • Jason has been invited to Davos, where he'll be conducting interviews alongside David Sacks, providing a significant platform for the All-In Podcast.
  • The ongoing protests in Iran could potentially lead to regime change, driven by severe economic issues and a young, modernizing population with increased access to information.
  • Microsoft has committed to paying for the power consumption of its data centers without passing the costs to consumers, setting a precedent for other tech giants to follow.
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