All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg E159: The Bestie Awards! Recapping the best and worst of 2023
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Dec 29, 2023 Celebrate the fourth annual Bestie Awards with a lively discussion on the biggest political winners and losers of 2023. The hosts highlight amusing moments and scientific breakthroughs, while also debating the impact of rising third-party candidates in upcoming elections. Key business highlights include wins and failures from major players like Disney and Elon Musk. Expect a humorous take on memorable cultural events, controversial figures, and reflections on societal trends. The conversation wraps up with hopes for the new year ahead.
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Chamath's Prescient Prediction
- Chamath Palihapitiya's prediction in the 2022 Bestie Awards was long Nikki Haley and short DeSantis.
- This spread trade proved successful in 2023.
Abortion Rights as a Winning Issue
- David Sachs argues that abortion rights have become a winning political issue.
- He suggests the Dobbs decision was correct as it returned the issue to the democratic process.
DEI Backlash
- Jason Friedberg highlights the Hamas attack and subsequent university responses as negatively impacting the DEI movement.
- This event exposed potential links between DEI, anti-Semitism, and the oppressor vs. oppressed narrative.
