Today's Top Episodes
10 Years of Acquired (with Michael Lewis)
Discover the secrets behind a decade of podcasting success, featuring insights from the legendary Michael Lewis!
Russian Soul, American Life: A Conversation with Ignat Solzhenitsyn | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Explore the complex tapestry of Russian soul and American life through the eyes of Ignat Solzhenitsyn, a journey from exile to musical mastery.
Dwarkesh and Ilya Sutskever on What Comes After Scaling
The era of simply scaling AI is over. What comes next for artificial intelligence? Hear from Ilya Sutskever on the critical new frontier!
MeatEater's Steven Rinella on the Economic History of Hunting
Uncover the untold economic story of America, from colonial survival to modern conservation, all through the lens of hunting.
Is Privacy A Winnable Battle? | Andy Yen, Founder of Proton
Can we win the battle for privacy in an AI-driven world? Proton's founder reveals how AI could either tear us apart or bring us together.
Inside Anduril: Exclusive HQ Tour w/ Palmer Luckey, Brian Schimpf, Matt Grimm & Trae Stephens
- The defense industry is shifting from prioritizing technologically superior, expensive capabilities to emphasizing rapid production, affordability, and software innovation to meet current geopolitical demands.
- A significant portion of the defense budget is consumed by personnel and sustaining legacy technologies, with procurement budgets at historic lows, indicating a need for greater efficiency and a shift in spending priorities.
- Companies like Anduril are innovating in defense by adopting product-based development and leveraging advanced manufacturing to deliver new capabilities quickly, as demonstrated by their rapid development of autonomous systems and international collaborations.