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Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.
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Trump, Memecoins, and What to Expect from the New Administration | E2074

E2074 • Jan 21, 2025 • 72 mins

In this episode, Jason Calacanis and Alex Wilhelm dive into America's admiration for billionaires, tech's political role, and recent events in DC. They discuss the growing influence of Gen X in politics, particularly tech CEOs' presence at the inauguration, while critiquing Democrats' stance on technology. Economic factors like inflation and abortion rights surface as pivotal election issues. The episode also covers COVID origins, executive orders impacting tech, and immigration policy debates. AI regulation, Trump's economic strategies, and crypto regulations are dissected, highlighting their impact on personal freedoms and investment risks. Entrepreneur wellness, M&A influence, and upcoming tech IPOs round out the discussion.

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