Best Podcast Episodes About Elizabeth Warren
Everything podcasters are saying about Elizabeth Warren — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 34 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Elizabeth Warren
“… flip, but the United States Senate flip. Paul if that happens guess who the chairwoman of the banking committee is in the United States Senate It is Elizabeth Warren We know Right You know that better than anyone And, you know, what are the chances that it's going to pass with her on the Senate banking committee, you know, post January? Probably slim to none. And so, you know, that's why you have this tension, right?”
“… like clarity Is there a possible bipartisan solution? I don't think so. I have to give you my honest assessment. I hate to be that negative, but here's the reason. Let's say that the midterms go very bad for Republicans, and not only does the House flip, but the United States Senate flip. Paul if that happens guess who the chairwoman of the banking committee is in the United States Senate It is Elizabeth Warren We know Right You know that better than anyone And, you know, what are the chances that it's going to pass with her on the Senate banking committee, you know, post January? Probably slim to none. And so, you know, that's why you have this tension, right?”
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The Clarity Act faces a critical deadline, and its future hinges on the upcoming midterms. If Republicans lose control, Elizabeth Warren will lead the Senate Banking Committee, making bipartisan support nearly impossible. This could mean the end for crucial legislation aimed at stabilizing the crypto market.
“… of the things that you have to compare to is what if the securities market continues to trend down? Gold goes up. What happens to risk? Well, here's Warren Buffett breaking that down. Well, let's talk about that. The market has come down substantially. Not substantially. Well, you've got both the Dow and the Nasdaq in correction territory. It's the worst performance on a quarterly basis for stocks in about four years. Do things look cheaper to you? No. Three times since I've taken over Berkshire, it's gone down more than 50%. I mean, if you look at the markets of, oh, the worst probably was the …”
“All right, so the real question here is what does this do to assets? When you look at securities but also risk, one of the things that you have to compare to is what if the securities market continues to trend down? Gold goes up. What happens to risk? Well, here's Warren Buffett breaking that down. Well, let's talk about that. The market has come down substantially. Not substantially. Well, you've got both the Dow and the Nasdaq in correction territory. It's the worst performance on a quarterly basis for stocks in about four years. Do things look cheaper to you? No. Three times since I've taken over Berkshire, it's gone down more than 50%. I mean, if you look at the markets of, oh, the worst probably was the 2007-8 period, although there was that one Monday when you had 21% in a day. I mean, this is nothing. I mean, it... Well, this is nothing to make you get excited and think there's huge valuation drops. Well, if they're 5% or 6% cheaper, that doesn't... We aren't in it to make 5% or 6%. The point that I think Warren's getting at is that we are in a …”
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Warren Buffett suggests that despite recent market corrections, assets aren't significantly cheaper, and volatility is likely to continue. He reflects on past market downturns, emphasizing that a mere 5-6% drop isn't enough to warrant excitement for investors. This perspective contrasts with newer investors who believe we're nearing the bottom, setting the stage for upcoming market events.
“… the protein hookah would be perfect for you. Yeah, maybe I could do that. Great way for people who fast. I don't know. No. But wait, so Zach. So Warren Buffett said the stock market's going to crash. He said 40%, which feels like a – I know that's not a majority when it comes to percentages, but it feels like a majority. That's a lot of percent. Feels like it's all the money, right? We don't want that percent. A big percent. It also sounds like somebody might be trying to crash the market so that maybe then he could buy more. Or the market. I just put money in the stock market for the first …”
“I think you just get jacked up. I think you just rip a bong and then you walk away and you're fucking a beast. You look like that Florida Gators fan. No offense, but I can't be having this conversation. I don't eat food anymore. Well, then the protein hookah would be perfect for you. Yeah, maybe I could do that. Great way for people who fast. I don't know. No. But wait, so Zach. So Warren Buffett said the stock market's going to crash. He said 40%, which feels like a – I know that's not a majority when it comes to percentages, but it feels like a majority. That's a lot of percent. Feels like it's all the money, right? We don't want that percent. A big percent. It also sounds like somebody might be trying to crash the market so that maybe then he could buy more. Or the market. I just put money in the stock market for the first time in my life last week. Oh, yeah. So there's your sign. Yes. There's your sign. I'm calling my financial guy. Yep, there's a bubble. Max has jumped in. Okay, good hot seat. And should we still be – is Warren Buffett still in the game? Yeah. Oh, yeah. He's still the guy even at that age? Oh, yeah. Okay. Yeah. That's good to know. Still alive. You …”
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Warren Buffett recently warned that the stock market could crash by 40%, which has many investors on edge. This alarming prediction raises questions about his ongoing relevance in the market, especially for new investors like Max, who just entered the stock market for the first time. The segment dives into the implications of Buffett's statement and whether he's still a key player in today's financial landscape.
“… say the change could improve diversification and reflect how people already invest outside of retirement accounts, while critics like Senator Elizabeth Warren warn it could expose workers to higher risk, fees and potential losses. So, again, this will be a massive on-ramp for crypto as well as other assets. Now, Senator Cynthia Lummis weighed in on this news saying, once again, President Trump is delivering for the American people. This landmark rule tears down bureaucratic barriers by putting digital assets on equal footing with every other asset class. Hardworking Americans can finally build real …”
“… private equity, and real estate. If adopted, the rule would mark a shift from traditional stock and bond-focused 401ks by allowing plan providers to add a broader mix of assets, including digital tokens and private market funds. Supporters say the change could improve diversification and reflect how people already invest outside of retirement accounts, while critics like Senator Elizabeth Warren warn it could expose workers to higher risk, fees and potential losses. So, again, this will be a massive on-ramp for crypto as well as other assets. Now, Senator Cynthia Lummis weighed in on this news saying, once again, President Trump is delivering for the American people. This landmark rule tears down bureaucratic barriers by putting digital assets on equal footing with every other asset class. Hardworking Americans can finally build real wealth in their retirement accounts. So this is huge, folks. And as mentioned, it's a huge on ramp to allow more capital to come into the asset class.”
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The U.S. Labor Department has proposed a groundbreaking rule allowing 401(k) plans to include cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets, a move stemming from an executive order by President Trump. This change could unlock trillions in retirement funds for crypto investments, despite concerns from critics about potential risks. Supporters argue it will help Americans build real wealth in their retirement accounts.
“Now, I have to tell you guys about Elizabeth Warren and some of the nonsense she's been doing because today she went out with a big time lie on X. So I've been reporting to you guys as Sam Beckmeyer Fried has someone tweeting on behalf of him, you know, kissing Trump's ass saying Trump is doing this. He's amazing. He's great because he wants a pardon. Right. And then yesterday I reported to you guys that the White House came and said President Trump is not going to pardon SBF. This guy's a …”
“Now, I have to tell you guys about Elizabeth Warren and some of the nonsense she's been doing because today she went out with a big time lie on X. So I've been reporting to you guys as Sam Beckmeyer Fried has someone tweeting on behalf of him, you know, kissing Trump's ass saying Trump is doing this. He's amazing. He's great because he wants a pardon. Right. And then yesterday I reported to you guys that the White House came and said President Trump is not going to pardon SBF. This guy's a scammer. Of course, he needs to stay in jail. You should not get a pardon. Well, he's been tweeting about like things like the Clarity Act and Elizabeth Warren disingenuously retweeted that. And here's what she said. Sam Bankman Fried, the fraudster who stole at least eight billion dollars from customers using his crypto exchange, just endorsed the …”
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Elizabeth Warren's recent claims about Sam Bankman-Fried and the Clarity Act reveal her hypocrisy in the crypto space. Despite taking millions from SBF and being friends with his family, she attempts to distance herself from the scandal while pushing for regulations that align with big banks. This situation highlights the corrupt nature of politics and the need for accountability from all politicians.
“… Yes, I'm signing up for the rights of all 50 states. Proud of it. So Chris Chrissy joining the fight against the feds in favor of the states. Elizabeth Warren tweeting out Trump's CFTC is trying to strip states authority to regulate gambling within their borders and protect Americans from getting ripped off of a classic Liz Warren line. The CFTC should focus on ensuring our derivative markets don't blow up the economy again, not helping corrupt political insiders cash in. Just really throw in shade left and right. Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox just saying that he's not, that Mike Selleck's not being …”
“… about anything for a while, but he came out of the woodwork saying, violating the rights of states who have been regulating sports betting and the rights of states who oppose sports betting is not the purview of another alphabet soup federal agency. Yes, I'm signing up for the rights of all 50 states. Proud of it. So Chris Chrissy joining the fight against the feds in favor of the states. Elizabeth Warren tweeting out Trump's CFTC is trying to strip states authority to regulate gambling within their borders and protect Americans from getting ripped off of a classic Liz Warren line. The CFTC should focus on ensuring our derivative markets don't blow up the economy again, not helping corrupt political insiders cash in. Just really throw in shade left and right. Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox just saying that he's not, that Mike Selleck's not being honest saying, I appreciate you attempting to say this with a straight face, but I don't remember the CFTC having authority over the derivative market of LeBron James rebounds. Illinois representative Sean Kassin says, you know, the chairman is remiss to not mention the sports betting accounts for 90% of the trading volumes on these platforms. …”
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The CFTC's new chair, Mike Selig, is fiercely defending federal jurisdiction over prediction markets against state regulations, asserting their societal value. This has ignited a heated debate, with politicians like Chris Christie and Elizabeth Warren arguing that these markets are merely gambling platforms, while supporters highlight their potential for accurate predictions and market integrity. The clash reveals deeper tensions around regulation, market value, and political interests.
“… anymore. This is to get the big money and this is why I'm still bullish, guys. Very, very big news here. Okay, guys, big update here. So Senator Warren and Senator Kim looks like they're really going after Trump with World Liberty Financial and the UAE's reported $500 million stake in the company. So as we discussed in yesterday's podcast, Trump needs to slow the hell down, man. He should not be doing all these crypto things. It's really gonna put a roadblock in front of us for the Clarity Act and hopefully, you know, we are still able to get it done, but he's not helping us right now. And …”
“… institutions across Europe, providing fully regulated cryptocurrency infrastructure, the announcement said. Folks, on ramps being built for more capital to come in for the biggest institutions and wealthy individuals. Again, this is not about retail anymore. This is to get the big money and this is why I'm still bullish, guys. Very, very big news here. Okay, guys, big update here. So Senator Warren and Senator Kim looks like they're really going after Trump with World Liberty Financial and the UAE's reported $500 million stake in the company. So as we discussed in yesterday's podcast, Trump needs to slow the hell down, man. He should not be doing all these crypto things. It's really gonna put a roadblock in front of us for the Clarity Act and hopefully, you know, we are still able to get it done, but he's not helping us right now. And look, two things can be true. Donald Trump has been better for crypto than things were under Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler, right? Absolutely, but he's also taking advantage of the market, right, and some people can't see that for the life of them, right? Their politician can do no wrong, but I don't worship politicians, folks. I keep politicians …”
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Donald Trump's recent involvement in the crypto space may hinder the passage of the Clarity Act, as his actions have sparked backlash from politicians, including Senators Warren and Kim. While Trump has previously been seen as beneficial for crypto, his current maneuvers could create obstacles for regulatory clarity, prompting concerns among both supporters and critics. This highlights the complex relationship between politics and the evolving crypto landscape.
“… adoption. You need to call your senator now and let them know how badly this is being screwed up right now as we go forward. So much so that even Elizabeth Warren has jumped into the fight talking about the OCC. They sparred over what was, and we know to be Trump's narrative behind this, because if you scan in here, the bank regulator refused Thursday to delay or deny a bank charter application from guess who? Royal Liberty Finance. So they are also on the line list of getting an OCC license. And it clearly starts to line up as a whole lot of people that are in that list. And that of course is Crypto You …”
“… are getting ready to jump in this as well. Here's a bank lobby that got the OCC this week's announcement about stablecoin. Senate banking is now getting ready to get, I think, attacked because this is bad for consumers and it does slow down stablecoin adoption. You need to call your senator now and let them know how badly this is being screwed up right now as we go forward. So much so that even Elizabeth Warren has jumped into the fight talking about the OCC. They sparred over what was, and we know to be Trump's narrative behind this, because if you scan in here, the bank regulator refused Thursday to delay or deny a bank charter application from guess who? Royal Liberty Finance. So they are also on the line list of getting an OCC license. And it clearly starts to line up as a whole lot of people that are in that list. And that of course is Crypto You got Circle in there BigGo Stablecoin of course Ripple Digital Assets Paxos All of these are lined up to get OCC license And of course WorldLibertyFi is no different This is all going to continue down the pipeline. Morgan Stanley now has applied to form a national bank focused on digital asset activities. Well, I wonder why. Everybody's getting …”
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The regulatory push against stablecoin yields is intensifying, driven by the OCC and potentially backed by the White House. As traditional banks tighten their grip, everyday investors are facing a ban on earning yields from stablecoins, marking a significant shift in the crypto landscape. This development threatens to stifle innovation in digital assets while other countries, like Japan, move forward with their own stablecoin initiatives.
“And I think demand for our work and our our thought leadership is really hockey sticking in those constituencies You know I ran into Elizabeth Warren on the street the other day outside of PubKey Did you talk to her? I did. Yeah. I think I broke her brain a little bit. Because I was like, hey, Senator Warren, like, I'm a huge fan. You know, I actually phone banked for you like way back in the day, which is true. Like, I used to be a, like, you know, pretty ardent Democrat, like when I was a teenager. and uh she was like oh that's so sweet like what a nice young man you are like you know …”
“And I think demand for our work and our our thought leadership is really hockey sticking in those constituencies You know I ran into Elizabeth Warren on the street the other day outside of PubKey Did you talk to her? I did. Yeah. I think I broke her brain a little bit. Because I was like, hey, Senator Warren, like, I'm a huge fan. You know, I actually phone banked for you like way back in the day, which is true. Like, I used to be a, like, you know, pretty ardent Democrat, like when I was a teenager. and uh she was like oh that's so sweet like what a nice young man you are like you know let's let's you know she kind of pivoted toward me to um you know kind of indicate your body language is indicating like oh you know i'm gonna sit down and you're stand up and have a conversation with you for a few minutes um because i was being you know sort of cordial and nice and you know whatever and so you know we start talking and you know uh …”
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In a surprising encounter, David Zell, the President of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, confronted Senator Elizabeth Warren about his dual support for her and Bitcoin. After revealing his role in the Bitcoin community, Warren seemed taken aback and quickly exited the conversation, highlighting the disconnect between traditional political figures and emerging financial technologies. This moment underscores the challenge of convincing lawmakers of Bitcoin's potential benefits for America.
“… has designed a sort of serum that can miniaturize crops to combat climate change. So, you know, Matthew McFadden, who I love from Succession, and Elizabeth Banks, who I worked with many years ago in Williamstown, is literally six inches tall and lives in the dollhouse. But they hate each other and they're constantly trying to kill each other. So it's Honey, I Shrunk the Kids meets Tom and Jerry. Did you have to spend any time on set like crouching down and pretending you're talking to a six-inch high Elizabeth Banks. Yes. Later in the season, I do... Matthew hides the whole storyline of his wife …”
“… to say, I heard the title, and I said to myself, oh, that must be like a metaphor. It's about a wife. She's maybe in the shadow of her husband. She feels small. That's not what it's about, is it? No, no. It's about a man who has, he's a scientist who has designed a sort of serum that can miniaturize crops to combat climate change. So, you know, Matthew McFadden, who I love from Succession, and Elizabeth Banks, who I worked with many years ago in Williamstown, is literally six inches tall and lives in the dollhouse. But they hate each other and they're constantly trying to kill each other. So it's Honey, I Shrunk the Kids meets Tom and Jerry. Did you have to spend any time on set like crouching down and pretending you're talking to a six-inch high Elizabeth Banks. Yes. Later in the season, I do... Matthew hides the whole storyline of his wife from me for a long time until he finally can't. And then there is a moment where he and I are both on the floor talking to a small cardboard cutout of Elizabeth Banks. Right. And they would sort of move her around and sort of pretend like she was walking. One more question for you. Like I said at the beginning, I first knew you and became a big fan …”
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Aasif Mandvi shares a hilarious story about auditioning for The Daily Show on the same day he learned his ex had gotten engaged. His sarcastic attitude and unexpected success lead to a funny twist where he realizes his ex might be regretting her decision after seeing him on national TV.
“… part in US elections. It did in the last election. Crypto was the biggest donor in that election. And that was because it was attacked unlawfully by Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler. But across the globe, we're seeing a similar type of trend. So major Tether investors' donations to UK party pushing pro-crypto policies reach $16 million. So something similar is happening here in the UK. Reform UK became the first UK party to accept cryptocurrency donations, prompting calls from lawmakers to ban the practice. The debate unfolds as the UK finalizes its broader crypto rulebook, with firms like Coinbase urging …”
“… this in the coming days or weeks. So that is something I expect to happen. I don't think that's going to be a problem, but it's already made its way up there to get the signature. So this is really great. And we know crypto is going to play a major part in US elections. It did in the last election. Crypto was the biggest donor in that election. And that was because it was attacked unlawfully by Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler. But across the globe, we're seeing a similar type of trend. So major Tether investors' donations to UK party pushing pro-crypto policies reach $16 million. So something similar is happening here in the UK. Reform UK became the first UK party to accept cryptocurrency donations, prompting calls from lawmakers to ban the practice. The debate unfolds as the UK finalizes its broader crypto rulebook, with firms like Coinbase urging regulators to avoid restrictive stablecoin policies. So you go against crypto, you're going to lose because this industry is on the rise and TradFi is now adopting it. So it would be foolish to be anti-crypto. it is not foolish to have regulations, right? That's, you may say, hey, look, I'm not anti-crypto, but I want to have fair and balanced …”
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Crypto is on the rise globally, and opposing it would be foolish as traditional finance is now adopting it.
“… which is, of course, home to Hollywood, said last week that his department has an open investigation of the deal. Democratic lawmakers like Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Chris Murphy of Connecticut have also expressed grievances. The deal also needs approval from European regulators and Warner Brothers shareholders. On Monday, Paramount said it expects that vote to happen in the spring, with the deal closing by the end of September.”
“… can't bring a challenge in time to stop the closing. It's a very savvy political move. It's very insidery. It's very kind of nerd stuff. But it does matter. And in fact, some politicians are already speaking up. The Democratic attorney general in California, which is, of course, home to Hollywood, said last week that his department has an open investigation of the deal. Democratic lawmakers like Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Chris Murphy of Connecticut have also expressed grievances. The deal also needs approval from European regulators and Warner Brothers shareholders. On Monday, Paramount said it expects that vote to happen in the spring, with the deal closing by the end of September.”
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Paramount's preemptive move to submit extensive merger documentation to antitrust authorities before winning the bid for Warner is unprecedented. This strategic maneuver suggests confidence in gaining approval from the Trump administration while sidestepping potential challenges from state-level Democrats. The implications of this savvy political play could reshape the landscape of corporate mergers.
“… to pick some number in between, right? So I was like, okay, that's not good. Wow. Yeah. Also five days before my sentencing, on April 25th, Senator Elizabeth Warren went on TV to say, to declare war on crypto again. So this is like five days before my sentencing. And he wrote an open letter, she wrote an open letter to the DOJ saying all this stuff, which is actually, most of it is not correct. So yeah, so then that's, in April 30th, I got sentenced. And then the judge said a bunch of really good things about me, I have all the excerpts in the book. And then at some point the judge says, but, and then …”
“… my lawyer tone changed. Before they said, oh, you can probably get home. They said, look, the judge most likely is going to split the baby. So if the government's asking for 36 months, you're asking for probation, the government most likely is going to pick some number in between, right? So I was like, okay, that's not good. Wow. Yeah. Also five days before my sentencing, on April 25th, Senator Elizabeth Warren went on TV to say, to declare war on crypto again. So this is like five days before my sentencing. And he wrote an open letter, she wrote an open letter to the DOJ saying all this stuff, which is actually, most of it is not correct. So yeah, so then that's, in April 30th, I got sentenced. And then the judge said a bunch of really good things about me, I have all the excerpts in the book. And then at some point the judge says, but, and then you're like, okay, that's not good. Wow. Yeah. And then I got four months. That's how they start the sentencing. They're like, he's telling you all the good things. And then he gets to the but, and you're like, oh my God. Pretty much, pretty much, yeah. Wow. Yeah.”
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I faced a surprising four-month sentence after the government pushed for an unprecedented 36 months just days before my court date. Despite my lawyers' optimism, the judge's final words turned my hopes upside down. This story reveals the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for a life-altering decision amidst political pressures.
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In the podcast episode featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, she discusses the transformative power of writing letters from love, emphasizing that everyone can tap into this universal experience. Surprisingly, even those who don't consider themselves writers often express profound truths that resonate deeply, revealing common themes of unconditional love and acceptance. This segment highlights the beauty of vulnerability and the importance of recognizing how loved we truly are, regardless of our efforts.
“… been anything in production, but she is sending a letter and looking to see if they're going to be in compliance with the law. What? This is just Elizabeth Warren trying to find things to pick on crypto right continuing her mo again she's being lobbied by the banks that's why her and genser were attacking crypto it wasn't because they all of a sudden woke up oh i hate crypto right she's a grandma like you think she woke up one day was like i don't like let me start this whole campaign let me get gary genser to attack uh the industry on loft no no they were lobbied heavily by the likes of uh jamie diamond …”
“… and crypto so i don't know why she's focusing on this, but Beast Industries had acquired a company called Step most recently in February, and they have plans to do some crypto things. But they haven't even built or launched anything yet. There hasn't been anything in production, but she is sending a letter and looking to see if they're going to be in compliance with the law. What? This is just Elizabeth Warren trying to find things to pick on crypto right continuing her mo again she's being lobbied by the banks that's why her and genser were attacking crypto it wasn't because they all of a sudden woke up oh i hate crypto right she's a grandma like you think she woke up one day was like i don't like let me start this whole campaign let me get gary genser to attack uh the industry on loft no no they were lobbied heavily by the likes of uh jamie diamond and jp morgan and the rest of his bankster buddies so this is a weird one and and you know you can imagine that the banks put her up to this right because mr beast has more than 470 million subscribers he has his demographic is very young so they're probably like oh man we're gonna continue his market share elizabeth you know do what you got to do …”
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Elizabeth Warren's scrutiny of MrBeast's upcoming crypto initiatives highlights the tension between young influencers and traditional financial institutions. With MrBeast's massive following, banks fear he could disrupt their market share, prompting Warren to investigate compliance even before any products are launched. This controversy underscores the ongoing battle between innovation and regulation in the crypto space.
“… models trained on Western-style megaclusters later this year. The relaxation of export controls is still a huge debate in Washington. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jim Banks are planning to introduce bipartisan legislation to ban the sale of certain chips in the coming days. Count that as another 2026 prediction coming true very, very quickly. The legislation would include an outright two-year ban on Blackwell exports, as well as giving Congress a veto over export approvals in general. That could feasibly revoke export licenses for H100s as well. Anthropic CEO Dario Amadei was reportedly crucial to …”
“… but rather scale. The H20s that China previously had access to have slower memory and aren't as useful in building large training clusters. Chinese labs have reportedly ordered H200s by the hundreds of thousands, so we'll likely see the first Chinese models trained on Western-style megaclusters later this year. The relaxation of export controls is still a huge debate in Washington. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jim Banks are planning to introduce bipartisan legislation to ban the sale of certain chips in the coming days. Count that as another 2026 prediction coming true very, very quickly. The legislation would include an outright two-year ban on Blackwell exports, as well as giving Congress a veto over export approvals in general. That could feasibly revoke export licenses for H100s as well. Anthropic CEO Dario Amadei was reportedly crucial to getting the bill moving. He met with Senator Warren on Tuesday prior to the latest announcement. Now, ultimately, it will come down to how much support the bill has across party lines with Senator Warren commenting, A strong bipartisan showing on the need to protect our defense is key. Selling these chips to the Chinese is bad in the short run and …”
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The podcast segment highlights the competitive landscape of AI, emphasizing the rapid advancements of Chinese tech companies while acknowledging the geopolitical implications raised by Microsoft, thus providing a broader context to the risks involved.
China is rapidly closing the AI gap with the West, producing high-performance models that challenge the dominance of Western tech giants.
“… policy. And it is he and Chris Murphy are now that they are comrades in arms. he and Chris, Tucker Carlson and Chris Murphy and Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and Ilhan Omar and AOC, they all have the exact same foreign policy, and it is anti-American, and it is pro-Islamist, and it's dangerous as hell.”
“… a lot of sense. This guy today is just a kook. And even worse than that, he is the most prominent purveyor of Islamist lies about America and about Donald Trump. Tucker Carlson has gone full out to war with Donald Trump's national security and foreign policy. And it is he and Chris Murphy are now that they are comrades in arms. he and Chris, Tucker Carlson and Chris Murphy and Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and Ilhan Omar and AOC, they all have the exact same foreign policy, and it is anti-American, and it is pro-Islamist, and it's dangerous as hell.”
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Tucker Carlson's rhetoric is dangerously anti-American and aligns with Islamist propaganda, undermining national security and journalistic integrity.
“… I also think it's really interesting that, you know, Democrats spent the last two years of the Biden administration screaming, we need lower rates. Elizabeth Warren, right? She was constantly saying, we need lower rates. I mean, the Federal Reserve has to lower rates. Okay, well, now we have a president who's trying to strong arm the Fed into lowering rates, which by the way, I disagree with the strong arming and I disagree that, you know, that the Fed should lower rates. But the whole point is, Warren is now getting what she said she wanted, but she doesn't seem happy. Why does she never seem happy, …”
“… He's vaunted as this hero of people that like social welfare programs. And he was, I think, before Trump, probably the most egregious of, with this meddling specifically. He came in and said, here's what we're doing. You know what, you're right. I also think it's really interesting that, you know, Democrats spent the last two years of the Biden administration screaming, we need lower rates. Elizabeth Warren, right? She was constantly saying, we need lower rates. I mean, the Federal Reserve has to lower rates. Okay, well, now we have a president who's trying to strong arm the Fed into lowering rates, which by the way, I disagree with the strong arming and I disagree that, you know, that the Fed should lower rates. But the whole point is, Warren is now getting what she said she wanted, but she doesn't seem happy. Why does she never seem happy, Marty? Yeah, I think she's a miserable old woman. What are the people in Massachusetts doing? That's what I wanna know. That's my question with Elizabeth Warren. How can you keep voting her back in? But I don't think we're gonna solve that in this discussion. I don't know. Right, but the point of all this is, this was never about policy. It was about …”
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The idea that the Federal Reserve operates independently is a myth, as historical meddling by presidents shows. From FDR to Trump, political pressure has always influenced the Fed's decisions, yet the public is only now witnessing it openly. This ongoing dynamic reveals a deeper truth about the intertwining of politics and monetary policy in America.
“… Maybe I'm just feeling optimistic on a full day. Keep your enemies close. It's fair. Fair. As I say. Clarity will defeat the final boss, which is Elizabeth Warren, possibly Iran, and the World Liberty Five Fund incoming. Well-structured question. Count me as a yes. I think it'll win. All right. There you go. Clarity wins on that round. I'm with you on that, too. Here we go. Let's go with this one right here. 90 days in Congress will send more money to the Iranian war here. What do you think? I mean, yes, they're going to have to send money. Everybody's going to send money, which means Fed's going to be …”
“… Okay. All right. I'm going to go on yes. I know. Positive take, right? Yeah, I like that. I'm on the yes camp, just so you guys. I put out the tweet yesterday. I said, you know, it was like Don Corleone. It's a reasonable. Well, it's a reasonable take. Maybe I'm just feeling optimistic on a full day. Keep your enemies close. It's fair. Fair. As I say. Clarity will defeat the final boss, which is Elizabeth Warren, possibly Iran, and the World Liberty Five Fund incoming. Well-structured question. Count me as a yes. I think it'll win. All right. There you go. Clarity wins on that round. I'm with you on that, too. Here we go. Let's go with this one right here. 90 days in Congress will send more money to the Iranian war here. What do you think? I mean, yes, they're going to have to send money. Everybody's going to send money, which means Fed's going to be printing over there. All right, here was a good one. This is Vitalik one last weekend. Ethereum is the ultimate sanctuary tech, is what he's calling this. The hedge against government control, surveillance, wars, AI, corpo, slop, and the social media black boxes. He is all in that ETH is the route here. Yeah, I thought that was a good post. It hit a …”
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Vitalik Buterin claims Ethereum is the ultimate sanctuary technology, providing a hedge against government control and surveillance. This perspective highlights Ethereum's potential role in the future of decentralized finance amidst rising global tensions. As institutions eye cryptocurrencies, Ethereum's position could redefine how we view digital assets.
“… definitely the takeaway for me. I'm a little bit worried that, you know, a lot of these things look great in the bill. But then if you have Senator Elizabeth Warren, you know, picking who's at the head of the CFTC or the SEC, then suddenly, you know, you can get bogged down a lot of things you didn't expect to be problems before. But we'll have to see how this plays out because I agree with you. We do need to get something. And so we'll see how that goes there. Tom, another thing I wanted to ask you about, and we don't have to go into this too much, but I'm really curious your take on this. The October …”
“… at the polymarket before this, and I think it's trading at like 78% to pass by end of 2026. So it feels like as always, it's, you know, nobody's happy, but the thing is passing, and we learned to kind of move forward. Yeah, I think nobody's happy is definitely the takeaway for me. I'm a little bit worried that, you know, a lot of these things look great in the bill. But then if you have Senator Elizabeth Warren, you know, picking who's at the head of the CFTC or the SEC, then suddenly, you know, you can get bogged down a lot of things you didn't expect to be problems before. But we'll have to see how this plays out because I agree with you. We do need to get something. And so we'll see how that goes there. Tom, another thing I wanted to ask you about, and we don't have to go into this too much, but I'm really curious your take on this. The October 10th flash crash was like a huge event in crypto. It's been talked to death. But I'm really curious to hear your thoughts on what lessons learned came out of that. And specifically, what I'd like to know is, do you see protocols, exchanges, just in general, people in Web3 starting to apply anything to try to prevent something like the October 10th …”
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The October 10th flash crash in crypto highlighted the unpredictable nature of the market, revealing that no single cause could explain the drastic downturn. While many seek a simple villain, the reality is a complex interplay of factors, including volatility and low liquidity. This incident serves as a reminder that unexpected events are part of the evolving landscape of digital assets.
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