I disagree with what people are saying. Political conversations are HARD. Sometimes they get heated. You see the realness of that on the show. I love when there is conflict. I do agree, sacks is overly defensive of trump, which does bring the podcast down, but I still love having him on here as he gives great insight into what’s actually going on in the White House.

Used to love this pod but impossible when Sacks is on. Very apparent how they shift gears when uncomfortable questions come up that don’t serve their narrative. Sacks says Zelenskyy begs US for war support but no one brings up Netanyahu who does the same. It’s painfully obvious who these folks have become.

Sacks and Chamath are incapable or willing to criticize any actions of the current administration, which really destroys their credibility in my eyes. I really enjoyed this podcast up until Trump took office. Now it seems more like a Trump infomercial. I think I’m done after this episode. Sacks wouldn’t even give an objective metric that we could measure the success of the tariffs. At least Chamath answered that question.

Sachs runs roughshod over guests he doesn’t politically align with, while the rest of the group has merged into his MAGA-bro agenda, turning what was an insightful podcast into a Fox News circus of with hidden agendas being shouted over each other

The All-In Podcast, once a promising dive into tech, markets, and big ideas, has plummeted into a one-star caricature of its former self as of March 2, 2025. Hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg, this show used to thrive on raw, unfiltered debates and insider insights that felt fresh and provocative. What drew listeners in—the messy, real-time clash of sharp minds—has been replaced by a slog of predictable propaganda that’s as stale as it is insufferable. The “Besties” now sound more like a clique of self-important echo-chamber evangelists than the independent thinkers they once were. Chamath’s contrarian edge has morphed into preachy sermonizing, often laced with thinly veiled self-interest. Jason’s hustle-charged takes have devolved into shameless hype-man rants that feel like they’re auditioning for a VC check. Sacks, who used to cut through the noise, now leans hard into partisan talking points that reek of agenda-driven drivel. And Friedberg, once the group’s data-driven voice of reason, seems content to nod along or toss out tepid science-y soundbites that add nothing. What used to make All-In interesting—genuine disagreement, unscripted tangents, and a willingness to challenge each other—has been systematically replaced by propaganda. The hosts don’t wrestle with ideas anymore; they peddle them, often with a smugness that assumes listeners are too dumb to notice the shift. The podcast’s charm was its authenticity, but that’s long gone. Now it’s just four rich guys patting each other on the back while regurgitating whatever serves their collective brand. If you want insight, look elsewhere—this is a propaganda mill masquerading as a conversation. Proof that wealth often has more to do with dumb luck than brains. One star, and that’s generous.

He’s grumpy cause he’s the only one smart enough to realize you’ve all been duped.

Chamath is clueless as far as how organizations run and is unable to separate his feelings with reality when saying Steve Kerr deserves no credit for the Warriors’ 4 titles… Spineless Sacks is ruining America and doesn’t care what’s true or right, he’s only interested in himself… this pod used to be a great way to stay in tune with current events but is now a propaganda state-run media outlet

I’m hungry for different points of view and vigorous debate. This podcast brings it. Thank you! Thank you!

This show used to be genuinely insightful, offering useful perspectives on markets and investing — areas where they actually had some expertise. But as the elections approached, they took a sharp turn. Instead of focusing on what they knew, they began pushing political narratives, promoting their crypto assets, and aligning themselves with the idea of electing Trump, alongside their leader, Mr. Musk. It’s disappointing to see what was once a valuable resource devolve into little more than government propaganda and a vehicle for personal financial agendas.

Have always liked this podcast as it felt well balanced with liberal vs. conservative views and was always interesting for me to hear the other side. That being said, Sacks is rude, unnecessarily aggressive, and refuses to answer or provide direct responses. He is bringing down the pod. Can’t you just use his new role as an excuse for him coming off?

It’d get 0 stars if David (Mr. Kremlin Talking Points) Sacks was still on.

One of the best podcasts out there. It’s amazing to get perspective on tech from such intelligent and articulate industry insiders in such a candid format! However, the guys seem to dodge discussing big political moments (like anything controversial Trump does), likely to avoid the ire of Trump since Sacks is now his crypto czar. I would say if you’re not going to tackle the big moments in politics maybe don’t discuss politics at all and just stick to tech. I also find many of their opinions biased and slanted on things like the utility of crypto since they are likely invested in the success of a particular market, so you have to take much of their positions on certain markets or tech developments with a grain of salt. I also wish J Cal would press his views more since he seems to be the only center / center-left voice on the show. He seems reluctant to do that at times. Overall, though, I look forward to this pod more than any other. EDIT: Chamath and Sacks way out of their element arguing tariffs with Summers and Ezra. Stick to tech, guys! That’s when this podcast was fun! That said, I commend the pod for bringing alternative voices on the show. Best discussion / argument on tariffs on the web, rivaled perhaps only by Ross Douthat’s excellent interview with Oren Cass. Bottom line for most Americans is there is no clear and realizable goal to DJT’s broad tariff approach. No clear way to measure success or whether the outcome would be a net positive as compared to the free market approach of the last 80 plus years. Rather, the tariff approach is sowing confusion among businessss and retirees alike. So much so that it’s having a massive impact on the stock market and NET (net!!) capital investment in the US. ALSO, why does Chamath deserve a call back from ANY White House? Do I get one, too?

I was introduced to this show by an uber passenger a few months ago and haven’t missed a ep, I love the strong debates and the different views and insights into some of the most successful people on the planet. I don’t agree with everything you guys say, but that’s kinda the point of your pod, right? Your most recent pod tho with Larry and Ezra was the absolute worst, neither of them brought anything of substance to the conversation. I hope you never bring them on again, it was the first one I couldn’t finish.

I used to learn a lot about business and tech. Recent political episode unlistenable. Chamath and David don’t listen, talk over their intelligent guests and it is just a bunch of yelling. So disappointed to see what this has become. Unsubscribed.

This used to be a great podcast. A bunch of billionaires with insight into tech and business of silicon valley, occasional some geopolitics/politics. They've now HEAVILY leaned into being mouthpieces for the Trump administration and the bias is clear. I'm honestly shocked at some of their takes. At best they are horribly out of touch, at worst they're knowingly pushing propaganda.

While I love this podcast still I find that David Sacks has found himself acting like a child. I realize he works for the new admin but he, like others, care more about making the current president happy instead of actually using logic to respond to questions. While we are all entitled to our opinions I felt like in the last episode I was listening to him act like my two year old nephew argue with his 3 year old sister which deters me from wanting to listen to this in the future if I am going to have yelling in my ear all episode…

You guys need a mute button for David Sacks. He’s hard to listen to during a normal episode, but he becomes intolerable when he continues to speak all over the guests. Get rid of Sacks and I would come back.

To me it’s way too contentious and unproductive when they are shouting over each other/guests so much, gotta unsubscube

Way too tiring to listen to all the interrupting (not just the host who needs to bring SOME order to the talking). Hard to judge all the arguing.

I find something different to learn each week and appreciate the knowledge and passion these gentlemen bring. Keep doing what you’re doing fellas and don’t be deterred by the whiny reviews.

Like the podcast but the last episode was hands down the worst episode to date. Constantly talking over each other doesn’t work.

These are very intelligent men discussing relevant topics in tech and the world. I can engage with vastly different political opinions from people who can articulate their opinions in a thoughtful manner. However, David Sacks is given a pass to never answer a single direct question, change the topic when he can’t answer a difficult question or absolutely berate a guests if he disagrees and smother all semblance of a conversation. It is so obvious and sad and it is making this podcast harder and harder to listen to.

The episodes recorded before Trump took office in January were genuinely engaging. Since then, however, the hosts have shifted into being mouthpieces for the current administration. Their commentary now feels rigid and constrained, seemingly crafted to avoid contradicting Trump on any issue.

Otherwise it’s not going to be around for much longer

great source of propaganda re: our dear leader. how are those SPACs doing chamath?

I’ve spent the last 3 to 4 years getting to know these men on their podcast. I’ve grown to love and cherish all their perspectives that all usually different. I trust them. And am so happy to see Sacks joining the team Now I feel I might try to get on board with AI , maybe crypto knowing who over seeing. Freeberg had already sold me on the science. All these gentlemen know how to make things make sense! I like the first say thank you for bringing on all the candidates that you could so far and for especially getting my choice candidate on this evening I live and work in a city that is being ran by crime and by immigrants and I’m pretty close to Chicago, but not in that state at any rate what we are noticing is that we have had many people fly over and stay, our jobs are being taken away from us. We are blue-collar workers and we depend upon our wages because we didn’t have the opportunity to become well educated but we do work hard for what we do and we make good money doing it, however, I’ve expressed and have been expressed by many people of whom I work with, of how they are moving over to the Republican side because they are concerned about all the jobs that we are losing and more and more immigrants are moving in on us, taking over, and even running us out of the area, and workforce and are taking over in our positions and running us out, we’ve had many that have left not by choice, and I am one that is still remaining. It’s upsetting to see our jobs, going to people from other countries because somehow they’re able to get through the system. I thank you guys for what you have done and I think you for expressing all concerns both big and small and venture cap, and for Friedberg for turning be back to only using glass. I agree we need more high tech skilled workers to move our country to the future. Please tells Ezra no one give a @#$& about it book. Larry is out of touch. There would not be a housing shortage if you wonder send green card, workers who are taking blue collar jobs away. It’s a shame the schools are overwhelmed with workers, and will hire no one with merit. Thanks Mike Brawn for letting them to continue to ruin Indiana. Indiana needs a Desanto, not a Braun

Amazing how much of a MAGA sellout David Sacks has become. He can’t see the corruption happening within the Trump administration when it’s right in front of his face. On the most recent episode there were some clear questions posed to him about objectives of the Trump administration and Saks got defensive and emotional. Unfortunately, when you become emotionally one-sided you suddenly lose the ability to see the truth.

Ugh! David Sacks bullying anger

David Sacks has become an unbearable argumentative babyman who is there only to mouth the litany of Trumpian rants. Everyone else can partake in a rational give-take argument but him. Makes it hard to keep listening to the show. Please get ride of that guy.

This used to be a thoughtful podcast with sharp takes on business, investing and geopolitics. Now it’s basically a fan club for power-hungry tech bros patting each other on the back. Riveting stuff—if you’re into unfiltered cronyism and self-congratulation.

These gentlemen get it and bring it weekly. Big shout out to Sachs 😊

I listen sporadically depending on the topics but really liked the episode with Ezra and Larry. The cohosts and their guests are smart guys with unique perspectives that make for a compelling and sometimes heated debate. Jason does a great job moderating and balancing the discussion.

Used to be nice hearing different perspectives, but Saks screams and yells over everyone if anyone disagrees with him. It’s hard to listen to. He can’t even answer a question directly. Chamath mostly has thoughtful discussions, but then has moments like Saks. They don’t seem to have respect for their guests. God complexes.

I listen to a lot of podcasts, but yours includes arguments on both sides of the issue and that’s why I think your podcast is the Greatest of All Time

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I consistently learn more than I knew I needed to know from varied voices in vc, politics, economics and the market. Listening to the Larry Summers episode and I feel I have a front row seat to the tension between traditional and new economic thinking. I love the direct comms & salty exchanges but more than that, these convos need to happen to chart a smarter path for the US.

I’m done listening after witnessing the decay into intellectual dishonesty & mud slinging when backed into a corner. Not classy or respectful. Sorry, used to really enjoy this pod.

When he actually has to debate knowledgeable policy opponents, sacks comes across as the defensive windbag he is, with no willingness to commit to any outcomes. Finally a real debate.

The host too often over talks his podcast partners and guests. It’s lost its shine.

The show is now a political earned advertisement show, not a technology, market analysis podcast.

Used to be interesting and now they sound like a bunch of clowns contorting their brains to justify the so called multi-dimensional chess that Trump is playing. They unintentionally make the case for why the uber wealthy should be taxed at much higher rates and have their power and influence severely checked. They are smug, contrarian for the sake of trying to sound smart, and have sold their souls to cash in on the Trump grift. Tim Miller at the Bulwark has a great critique of how they’ve exposed themselves as amoral power whores. Screw these guys and the damage they’re doing to our country for their own selfish gain.

Used to be a must listen show with intellectually honest debate. Now it’s just a bunch of right wing grift, very depressing

Used to listen to this pod religiously. Used to provide great perspectives across multiple topics. Has turned into an insufferable MAGA and Donald Trump promotion from Sacks and Chamath. So lame, disappointing and gross. Stopped listening and won’t ever go back.

First time listener. What the heck is a “friendly state” context missing there. Further clarification is necessary regarding SSA card rights and citizenship rights. “Woke lunatics” seems extreme, as you invite a coalition of political elements to solve problems. I am not a fan of woke, these issues a should be intrinsically personal and not political, much like religion. I am a fan of immigrants, and by and large we are all immigrants, throwing out the baby with the water is not a solution. Again more specificity in your choice of language is vague and off putting.

This used to be such a fresh, high quality take on topics that you couldn’t get elsewhere. I am not sure when it happened, but the hosts transitioned to wanting to use it as a place to peddle favor with administration officials and conspiracy theorists. The sad thing is that I know two of them to be smarter than this — they understand the wool they are pulling. I look forward to tuning back in when they tap-dance away from the economic policies that are pulling this country under.

I feel like this podcast is misunderstood. For the left and the right, even if you don’t agree with their opinions, it is still a great way to understand the logic of the new administration, no matter your political beliefs.

Entrepreneur titans that help to enlighten the masses by providing a view from the inside. This show is incredibly informative and will wake you up, if you dare to go there by going up your preconceived identity politics. Thank you!

Used to think these guys were interesting and provided a valuable perspective. Now I’m wondering if they could ever conceivably admit they were wrong about something. We can use the “r word” again, right?

These guys know nothing. I used to like this show a lot. Now it’s just one sided and worse than Fox News

Used to be a great exchange of ideas and now it’s just a bunch of MAGA apologists kissing up to Elon