All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg E148: McCarthy ousted, border chaos, Cruise's robotaxi "accident" & more
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Oct 7, 2023 The hosts dive into the dramatic ousting of McCarthy as Speaker of the House, revealing deep rifts within the GOP. They analyze the complexities of the southern U.S. border crisis, blending hard data with personal anecdotes. A captivating discussion on a robotaxi incident in San Francisco highlights the tension between innovation and public perception. They also reflect on the challenges facing JSX airlines in a competitive regulatory landscape, all while maintaining an engaging and humorous tone throughout.
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First EMT Call
- Jason Calacanis shares his first experience as an EMT on Thanksgiving eve.
- A man's Members Only jacket was sacrificed to treat a stab wound, and Calacanis had to utilize rarely used MAST pants.
McCarthy Ousting
- Kevin McCarthy's ousting highlights a key spending debate within the GOP.
- Eight Republicans, concerned about out-of-control spending, joined Democrats to remove McCarthy.
Fiscal Emergency
- The US faces a fiscal emergency with a ballooning national debt.
- Rising interest rates and unchecked spending contribute to this crisis.