Trump, Memecoins, And What To Expect From The New Administration | E2074

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.
(1:06) Diving into recent DC events and tech's political role
(3:13) Gen X's rising political influence and tech CEOs' prominence at inauguration
(7:00) Discussion on tech founders' importance and criticism of Democrats' tech stance
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(11:35) Economic factors influencing elections: Inflation and abortion rights
(17:15) COVID origins investigation and executive orders affecting tech
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(21:25) Steve Bannon, JD Vance, and immigration policy discussions
(23:20) US potential territory expansion and foreign policy
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(32:13) Trump's economic strategies, legacy, and US energy production
(41:23) AI and drone technology: Regulation and countermeasures
(51:05) Crypto's economic value, personal freedoms, and investment risks
(1:01:27) Entrepreneur wellness, Trump's EV policies, and state vs. federal regulation
(1:04:23) New admin’s influence on M&A, antitrust laws, and startup ecosystems
(1:09:08) Upcoming tech IPOs, tax policy, and regulatory capture discussion

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