Today's Top Episodes
Scott Bessent: Fixing the Fed, Tariffs for National Security, Solving Affordability in 2026
Ever wondered how to truly fix the Fed and use tariffs strategically? This episode lays out a bold vision for America's economic future.
Why Americans Are Falling Behind on Auto Loans At Their Highest Level Ever
Your car loan might be riskier than you think. Discover why Americans are falling behind on auto payments at historic levels and what it means for the economy.
Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe
Can pain truly be transformed into power? Explore how trauma can fuel profound creative expression and personal healing in this captivating conversation.
How to get rich with stocks (without math, charts or models)
Forget the charts and complex models. Learn a radical new way to get rich in stocks by simply observing the world around you.
OpenAI’s Potential, Google’s Speedy Model, Copilot Hits Turbulence
The AI race is heating up! Discover OpenAI's next big move, Google's game-changing model, and why Microsoft's Copilot is struggling against the competition.
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From Wallets to Super Apps: The Internet's New Interface (with Phantom CEO)
Duration: 00:41:15
December 19, 2025
- Crypto wallets are evolving beyond simple asset storage to become comprehensive consumer finance platforms and potential "super apps" for the new internet.
- The evolution of crypto wallets emphasizes a shift towards highly integrated user experiences, incorporating features like trading, social interactions, and simplified access to complex financial instruments.
- The conversation highlights that crypto's inherent financial integration and global, permissionless nature position it to absorb traditional finance and drive innovation, especially as AI agents may increasingly utilize crypto for transactions.
Crypto's Killer App?
Duration: 00:37:35
December 10, 2025
- The prevalence of tribalism in cryptocurrency has hindered its progress by fostering a "divide and conquer" mentality.
- The most valuable application in crypto is human cooperation, which involves cross-pollinating ideas and resources between different projects.
- The future growth of cryptocurrency will be driven by intense cooperation between projects, leading to innovations like atomic swaps and decentralized exchanges.
Pricing the Future (with Kalshi CEO)
Duration: 00:23:29
November 19, 2025
- The core differentiator between prediction markets and gambling is their utility and value beyond speculation, providing insights into future events.
- The company utilizes crypto and blockchain technology to offer faster, cheaper, and more transparent financial transactions, especially for international expansion.
- A "regulatory first" approach, though initially costly and time-consuming, was crucial for mainstream adoption and long-term success, distinguishing the company from unregulated offshore entities.
Trump's Tech Czar on Crypto, AI, and American Innovation
Duration: 01:18:02
November 5, 2025
- President-elect Trump has appointed venture capitalist David Sacks as the White House's first AI and crypto czar to foster innovation in these key technological fields.
- Sacks's appointment is seen by the cryptocurrency community as a bullish sign, with optimism for a more favorable regulatory environment after previous industry challenges.
- Concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest and the far-reaching implications of Sacks's influence on AI policy, particularly regarding its use for surveillance and potential for new inequalities.
The Data Behind Crypto's Breakout Year
Duration: 00:37:40
November 1, 2025
- Institutional adoption has surged, with major financial institutions making significant crypto commitments and ETFs experiencing substantial inflows.
- Stablecoins have achieved product-market fit, becoming a leading trend with extensive transaction volume and a growing role in US debt markets.
- Crypto infrastructure has matured significantly, enabling blockchains to handle increased adoption with low fees and setting the stage for innovation, particularly at the intersection of crypto and AI.
State of Crypto 2025: The Latest Data, Trends, and Themes Revealed
Duration: 01:37:15
October 22, 2025
- Crypto is rapidly mainstreaming, with significant adoption by financial institutions and growing interest in areas like stablecoins and tokenized assets.
- While AI has attracted some talent, crypto is seeing a resurgence in developer interest and a more favorable regulatory environment, with a focus on building lasting technology beyond speculative trends.
- The tokenization of real-world assets, from stocks to private credit, is poised to bridge traditional finance and DeFi, with stablecoins playing a crucial role in driving demand for U.S. debt and maintaining dollar dominance.
Prediction Markets -- Everything You Need to Know
Duration: 01:42:57
September 26, 2025
- While awareness of prediction markets remains low, Polymarket has achieved some brand recognition among those familiar with the space.
- Usage of prominent prediction markets like Polymarket is still limited, indicating a nascent stage of adoption.
- The limited awareness and adoption suggest that the prediction market industry is very early in its development.
GENIUS Becomes Law: What It Took to Pass the First Rules for Stablecoins in the U.S.
Duration: 00:23:58
July 22, 2025
- The newly signed Genius Act establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins, requiring them to be backed by liquid assets and issuers to disclose reserves monthly.
- Passage of the Act lends industry legitimacy and may fuel the mass adoption of stablecoins, potentially growing the market to $2 trillion by 2028, according to Standard Chartered.
- While most welcome the clarity the Act brings, some critics contend it should have included stronger AML protections, prohibited foreign stablecoin issuers, and blocked Big Tech from issuing their own stablecoins.
11 Uses for AI x Crypto
Duration: 01:02:17
July 16, 2025
- Universal agent identities, secured by blockchain, are crucial for consistent and seamless interactions across different platforms, enabling richer context and capability expression.
- Crypto provides a unique solution for AI's need for context, offering interoperable, forward-compatible memory and personalized data management while ensuring user control.
- A crypto-based system could revolutionize web crawling by facilitating on-chain negotiations between AI bots and websites, compensating creators for data and incentivizing open content.
What We're Reading & Technology Changing Reading
Duration: 01:19:52
July 2, 2025
- AI is now being used to decode brain scans into text, effectively enabling a primitive form of mind reading.
- Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) rely on a combination of medical devices for measuring brain activity and artificial intelligence to interpret the complex signals.
- The development of BCIs raises serious ethical concerns, especially regarding mind security and the potential for misuse of private thoughts.