The Pomp Podcast

Podcast host Anthony Pompliano discusses the major problem of exploding interest payments on the US national debt, including causes, consequences, and potential solutions. He also touches on the increasing national debt, the dilemma faced by the Federal Reserve, and the need for a balanced budget.

Ross Gerber, Co-Founder, CEO, & CIO at Gerber Kawasaki, discusses Elon Musk's recent actions, challenges of social media moderation, long-term investing and Buffett's business acumen. They also explore the limitations of full self-driving, discrepancies between human perception and computer analysis in stock valuation, and growth potential in the gambling and entertainment industry in Vegas and Macau.

Peter Johnson, Co-Head of Venture Investments at Brevean Howard Digital, discusses the rise and significance of stablecoins in blockchain. Topics include the dominant use case of stablecoins, decoupling from market volatility, profitability of issuers, interaction with CBDCs, and their relationship with Bitcoin.

Eric Langan, CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings, discusses the workings of his $1 billion strip club empire, revenue streams, M&A, tech products, and the rise of loneliness in young males in America. They also delve into marketing strategies, private jet travel, and the importance of building a billion-dollar empire.

Darius Dale, Founder & CEO of 42Macro, discusses their macro weather forecast and the breakdown of Bitcoin and the pre-halving cycle. They analyze asset class signals, Bitcoin's price patterns before halvings, and speculate on increasing the inflation target.

Caitlin Long, founder & CEO of Custodia Bank, discusses the threat the Fed poses to the crypto industry, bankruptcy cases, bitcoin ETF applications, regulatory environment, and the upcoming bitcoin halving.

Carson Block, founder of Muddy Waters Research, discusses the short selling environment, ESG grift, AI stocks, US & China relations, and tech companies with sky high valuations in the public market. The podcast explores the benefits of Range and StartEngine for managing money and startup investments, the challenges and risks of short selling, the problems with the ESG movement and subsidy abuse, potential scams in the AI sector, and the fate of hot private companies with declining valuations.

Darius Dale, founder & CEO of 42Macro, talks about the future impact of global liquidity on asset prices, the relationship between global liquidity and asset classes, drivers of global liquidity, and current market conditions for creating liquidity.

Ana Lorena Fabrega, an entrepreneur and Chief Evangelist at Synthesis, dives into the future of education and the role of AI in transforming traditional schooling. She discusses how critical thinking and independent thought can improve student engagement through innovative approaches. Fabrega introduces the Synthesis Tutor as a tool that fosters emotional connections and personalized learning experiences. She also critiques outdated education practices, advocating for methods like forest schools and homeschooling to better prepare children for the modern world.

Billionaire David Rubenstein unveils his evolving views on Bitcoin, including BlackRock's plans for a Bitcoin ETF. Wall Street's interest and the profitability of Bitcoin are explored, with focus on its use as a payment system and store of value. The future of cryptocurrencies, regulatory challenges, and the impact of BlackRock's ETF application are discussed. The institutionalization and global adoption of Bitcoin are highlighted, emphasizing its role as a hedge against failing currencies and increasing involvement of influential investors in driving its growth.