The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

Rob and Jacob discuss the booming biotech stocks linked to GLP-1s, health consciousness trends, personalized healthcare, and the future of biotech. They explore the impact of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, the shift towards individualized solutions in biotech, and the global landscape of DNA technology and innovation.

Former diplomat Jacob Fowler and International Intrigue partner John discuss global events in a fun and concise format. Topics include Julian Assange, Bolivia's coup, China's lunar probe, Kenya's protests, and the Biden-Trump debate. They aim to provide honest, objective geopolitical analysis with humor and humility in under 30 minutes.

Elohim Monard discusses the increase of crime in Latin America and its ties to migration. They delve into the root causes of crime, Bukele's approach, and the challenges of rule of law. They also touch on transnational crime networks, the impact of the pandemic, and the Venezuelan crisis.

Shane McLorrain, a political analyst, discusses French President Macron's election gambit in this podcast. They explore Macron's likability, reasons behind his decisions, potential impacts on France and the EU, and the rise of far-right and far-left sentiments in French politics.

Referenced in the Show:https://cognitivedissidents.org/--CI Site: cognitive.investmentsJacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients’ material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor’s particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Argentine politics experts Elohim Monard and Ignacio Asis discuss Javier Milei's presidency, legislative achievements, economic impact, government reduction strategy, and international perception. They compare Milei with Bukele, analyze security policies, economic agenda, market reactions, regional impact, and right-wing populism. The conversation offers insights into Argentina's political landscape and governance challenges, exploring ideologies, global connections, and governance approaches in Argentina and El Salvador.

The podcast delves into topics such as Artificial Intelligence, microgeopolitics in Bogota, and French President Macron's surprising election decision. They explore Apple's cautious approach to AI, human archetypes, tech giants' challenges, AI's intersection with geopolitics and culture, and the far right's support in French elections.

Jacob welcomes Matthew McClintock, Founder and Executive Managing Director of Bespoke, to the podcast. Bespoke and CI are strategic partners, and this will be the first of what will become a monthly cadence as Jacob and Matt aim to explore and apply the intersection of geopolitics, investing, and blockchain with practical ideas about planning. Jacob and Matt have an open and candid conversation about Matt’s background, what Bespoke does, and offer some thoughts about how to think about estate planning, the future of money, and more.--Timestamps:(00:00) – Introducing Matt and Bespoke(13:00) – Estate Planning 101(25:30) – Iteration(30:11) – The good life(43:00) – The future of money and the role of crypto--Bespoke:Bespoke: https://bespokegroup.io/Matt’s X: [https://x.com/mcclintock_mBespoke X: https://x.com/BespokeGroupCOMatt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmcclintock/Bespoke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bespoke-service-company-llc/ite: cognitive.investments--Jacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients’ material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor’s particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Jacob welcomes Dmitri Alperovitch onto the podcast. Jacob met Dmitri via Twitter, where he was arguing against the case Dale Copeland made on the podcast for China not invading Taiwan anytime soon. Dmitri lays out why he thinks Dale (and Jacob!) are wrong – about China, about Taiwan, and about the United States.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(1:30) – Taiwan as Berlin(17:10) – Taiwanese independence(29:23) – Xi Jinpin psychoanalysis(37:00) – US policy towards China(44:13) – US strategies with China--Referenced in the Show:Link to Dmitri’s book: https://www.amazon.com/World-Brink-America-Twenty-First-Century/dp/1541704096--CI Site: cognitive.investmentsJacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients’ material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor’s particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Previewing Mexico's elections, discussing AMLO's successes and failures, Claudia Sheinbaum's potential as a successor, analyzing Mexican-U.S. relations, and exploring the country's historical context and future projections.