All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Pete Buttigieg: The Left's Identity Crisis, Wealth Tax, 2024 Mistakes, Plans for 2028
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Oct 30, 2025 
Pete Buttigieg, a former mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation, dives into pressing political issues. He discusses why tech leaders shifted right, advocating for a fair wealth tax while managing economic growth. Pete explores the challenges of government efficiency and transparency in spending. He reflects on identity politics within the Democratic Party, emphasizing unity over division. Addressing immigration, he critiques both Biden's and Trump's approaches. Lastly, he voices concerns about AI's potential job displacement and shares his thoughts on a future run in 2028.
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EV Charging Program Design Choices
- Buttigieg described NEVI: $7B to subsidize EV chargers where private sector won't build.
- They let states lead and required American-made chargers, accepting slower deployment for industrial goals.
Buy-In Requires Clear Public Returns
- Tell taxpayers what services they get and make government outcomes visible to build trust.
- As mayor, Buttigieg balanced budgets and prioritized clear return on public dollars.
How Government And Market Should Divide Work
- Government should do large, nonpenciling projects while private sector builds user-facing products.
- Federal investment is needed for basic research and network gaps like broadband and EV charging.