Palantir’s Valuation, VC’s Go To Washington and Much More | E2065

Jason Calacanis and Alex Wilhelm explore the ambitious idea of increasing America's population to 1 billion through immigration and opt-in empire building. The episode covers Jason's Twitter controversy about Palantir, analyzing its market position and financials. They discuss the cautionary tale of memestocks and delve into the defense tech sector with Palantir and Anduril's consortium. The conversation shifts to the geopolitical strategies of Ken Howery and Trump's take on international security. They explore the concept of "opt-in" empire building and the potential for megacity development. The episode also touches on AI policy, cryptocurrency regulation, and modernizing securities laws.