E7: California's collapse, how SPACs are opening the markets for growth stocks & more
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1:16:16
- Full Episode
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Bestie recommendations: Chamath: https://www.amazon.com/Americana-400-Year-History-American-Capitalism/dp/0399563792 Sacks: https://taibbi.substack.com/ https://andrewsullivan.substack.com/ Friedberg: https://www.amazon.com/Godfather-Mario-Puzo/dp/0451205766 https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Sr/dp/1400077303/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=john+d+rockefeller+titan&qid=1599625893&s=books&sr=1-1 Jason: https://www.amazon.com/Fish-That-Ate-Whale-Americas/dp/1250033314/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+fish+that+ate+the+whale&qid=1599625909&s=books&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/I-Love-Capitalism-American-Story/dp/073521624X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=i+love+capitalism&qid=1599626013&sr=8-1
0:00 The gang recap their summers 6:43 Is California collapsing? Why or why not? Has the one-party system failed? 14:05 Understanding the bureaucratic side of California's problem 20:37 AB-5 & the working rights of freelancers 27:11 How would AB-5 passing impact Uber & Lyft's long-term profitability & consumer experience, could franchising fix this? 34:45 California lagging in police reform, what tactical steps could be taken to stop deadly policing 46:13 Chamath on the most important economic event of the last decade & why he is now bullish on the market 50:46 Why technology companies should be going public sooner, how SPACs are allowing retail investors access to growth stocks 1:01:23 Election talk - who is in the lead ahead of the first debate? 1:12:21 Bestie recommendations
Brief Summary
The episode discusses COVID-19's impact, homelessness in San Francisco, police reform, and the upcoming U.S. election dynamics.
Key points
- Bestie Summer Reflections. The hosts share their experiences during a chaotic summer, filled with personal challenges and reflections on society.
- California's Political Circus. A discussion on the incompetence in California's political landscape and its impact on residents.
- The Real Homeless Crisis. An exploration of the underlying issues behind homelessness in San Francisco, focusing on drug addiction.
- The Controversy of AB5 Legislation. AB5 legislation threatens to redefine gig work, impacting many professions.
- Police Reform Ideas. A discussion on necessary changes in policing practices, including training and oversight.
- The Gun Control Debate. A radical proposal: eliminate guns to reduce police threats. 'If there weren't any guns...'
Episode highlights
- Bestie Summer ReflectionsThe hosts share their experiences during a chaotic summer, filled with personal challenges and reflections on society.“It's been glorious.”3:11Sep 8, 2020
- California's Political CircusA discussion on the incompetence in California's political landscape and its impact on residents.“California is like a bunch of clowns in a clown car right now.”8:00Sep 8, 2020
- The Real Homeless CrisisAn exploration of the underlying issues behind homelessness in San Francisco, focusing on drug addiction.“It's a junkie problem, not a homeless problem.”10:11Sep 8, 2020
- The Controversy of AB5 LegislationAB5 legislation threatens to redefine gig work, impacting many professions.“This would be a tragedy for gig workers.”26:39Sep 8, 2020
- Police Reform IdeasA discussion on necessary changes in policing practices, including training and oversight.“We need to change the actual training.”37:57Sep 8, 2020
- The Gun Control DebateA radical proposal: eliminate guns to reduce police threats. 'If there weren't any guns...'“If there weren't any guns in the United States, I would not feel threatened.”43:30Sep 8, 2020
- Market PredictionsExpect no new gun control legislation for a generation amid rising gun sales. 'There's not going to be any new gun control legislation for a generation.'“There's not going to be any new gun control legislation for a generation.”44:30Sep 8, 2020
- SPACs Revolutionizing IPOsSPACs offer a new way for companies to go public, combining private rounds with direct listings. 'A SPAC is like a combination direct listing plus private round.'“A SPAC is like a combination direct listing plus private round.”59:17Sep 8, 2020
