Best Calacanis Podcasts (2025)

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Power of Trump 2.0, Why Elon and DOGE are Working, and Independent Media's Impact, with Jason Calacanis and Chamath Palihapitiya of All-In | Ep. 1008 1:39:22

23d ago1:39:22

1:39:22

Megyn Kelly is joined by Jason Calacanis and Chamath Palihapitiya, co-hosts of the All-In Podcast, to discuss the evolution of Donald Trump and the entire political and cultural landscape, why "Trump 2.0" is attracting independents and moderates, why the left abandoned their principles and allowed an opening for Trump, the imminent need for DOGE to…

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Tariffs, Trump's Economic Endgame, Market Chaos, Bitcoin Reserve, CoreWeave IPO 2:06:34

7h ago2:06:34

2:06:34

(0:00) The Besties welcome Joe Lonsdale! (3:51) Jason recaps an eventful week in Washington (8:29) Trump's tariffs: endgame, impact, chaos, master plan (26:25) DOGE, IRA grifting, do campaign contributions need to be capped? (53:42) CoreWeave IPO (1:03:36) Trump 2.0 favoring Main Street over Wall Street, bond market breakdown, re-balancing the econ…

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Meghan Markle's Cringe Netflix Show, Bizarre Baldwins Reality Show, and Obama Divorce Rumblings, with Maureen Callahan | Ep. 1021 1:42:35

1d ago1:42:35

1:42:35

Megyn Kelly is joined by The Daily Mail’s Maureen Callahan to discuss cringe-worthy moments from Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show “With Love," the uncomfortable dynamic in the show with Mindy Kaling and other pretend friends, her absurdly-curated fake home, her failed attempts to appear relatable, the hypocrisy of celebrity culture, Meghan's bizarr…

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AI’s Next Leap: Hyper-Realistic Agents & Unlimited Power | E2094 48:42

13h ago48:42

48:42

Today’s show: AI is evolving at lightning speed—smarter assistants, faster models, and now, the massive energy demands that come with it. In this episode, Alex dives into two cutting-edge companies from the TWIST 500 that are shaping AI’s future in very different ways. First, Alex interviews Zap Energy, where CEO Benj Conway explains how their brea…

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Trump’s Tariff Shake-Up. Newsom’s Surprising Pivot, Censure Fallout Escalates: AM Update 3/7 15:15

2d ago15:15

15:15

AM Update for 3/7: President Trump pauses Mexico tariffs but warns of a global trade reset. Governor Gavin Newsom breaks ranks with Democrats, calling boys in girls' sports unfair. Rep. Al Green censured after his chaotic outburst, and the fallout isn’t over. Lin-Manuel Miranda pulls "Hamilton" from the Kennedy Center in protest of Trump’s new lead…

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Andrew Schulz on Why Trump Dominates Culture and Politics, Becoming a Dad, and Dating Red Flags | Ep. 1020 1:42:34

2d ago1:42:34

1:42:34

Megyn Kelly is joined by comedian Andrew Schulz, whose latest Netflix special is "Life," to discuss the Democrats' failed messaging and inability to connect with the working class, why Trump’s boldness resonates with Americans of all political persuasions, Trump's ability to talk like normal people, he and his wife’s challenges to get pregnant, the…

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Rep. Green Facing Censure, Vance Teases Finishing the Wall: AM Update for 3/6 17:33

3d ago17:33

17:33

AM Update for 3/6: House Republicans push to censure Rep. Al Green after his outburst during President Trump’s joint address. Vice President Vance calls for full border wall construction and increased deportation funding. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya defends his NIH nomination, tackling vaccine concerns and government waste. The Supreme Court delivers a se…

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Coreweave IPO, AVRide & Digg is Back! | E2093 1:08:49

2d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

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The Truth about the Crusades - Dan Jones 1:23:02

3d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Dan Jones is a historian, writer, presenter and podcaster. Watch his show "CASTLES" on Netflix and check out his latest book "HENRY V". Follow Dan on X: https://x.com/dgjones SPONSOR. We’re honoured to partner with Hillsdale College. Go to https://hillsdale.edu/trigger to enroll for free. Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! htt…

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Trump's Funny and Powerful Address, and Dems' Embarrassing Response, with Rich Lowry, Mark Halperin, and Alvin Lui | Ep. 1019 1:42:10

4d ago1:42:10

1:42:10

Megyn Kelly is joined by Rich Lowry, editor of National Review, to talk about Trump's successful address to Congress, the positive response from most Americans, embarrassing actions of Democrats in the room, Trump's delivery and sense of humor on display, the bizarre cane-waving Democrat who got purposely kicked out, Democrats refusing to stand-up …

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Trump Breaks News on Zelensky in Address to Congress, Canada Responds to Tariffs: AM Update for 3/5 17:28

4d ago17:28

17:28

AP Update 3/5: President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress emphasized the renewal of the American Dream, highlighting policy achievements from his first 6 weeks in office. Trump considers dialing back the Mexico and Canada tariffs following a forceful response from the Canadians. Attorney General Pam Bondi finally obtains the actual Epstein Files, …

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Absurd New Resistance Efforts for Trump Address, and Dems Vote Against Protecting Women's Sports, with the Fifth Column | Ep. 1018 1:41:10

5d ago1:41:10

1:41:10

Megyn Kelly is joined by Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch, co-hosts of The Fifth Column podcast, to discuss how the Democrats' resistance for Trump’ upcoming address to Congress includes empty egg crates, noise makers, and “p” hats, the absurdity of the response to Trump so far, whether Democrats will even show up for the speech, the …

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AI Agents & the Future of Work with LangChain’s Harrison Chase | AI Basics with Google Cloud 19:58

3d ago19:58

19:58

In this episode: Jason sits down with Harrison Chase, CEO of LangChain, to explore how AI-powered agents are transforming the way startups operate. They discuss the shift from traditional entry-level roles to AI-driven automation, the importance of human-in-the-loop systems, and the future of AI-powered assistants in business. Harrison shares insig…

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Trump Suspends Ukraine Aid, Canada-Mexico Tariffs Kick In, Major Address Tonight: AM Update for 3/4 17:52

5d ago17:52

17:52

AM Update for 3/4: President Trump warns Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the war must come to an end soon. The President responds to reports saying his administration is considering pulling support. Tariffs set to take effect on Mexico and Canada. President Trump is set to deliver a Joint Address to Congress tonight, and some Democrats …

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US Crypto Reserve Bombshell, Ramp’s $13B Climb, & more | E2092 59:00

4d ago59:00

59:00

Today’s show: Trump just floated the idea of a U.S. Crypto Reserve, suggesting a 10 bips transaction tax and naming unexpected altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Jason and Alex break down what this means for crypto markets, regulation, and startups—plus the legal and political fallout. Is this a game-changer or just another pump-and-dump contr…

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Smug Elitists at Oscars, and What Zelensky Really Did Leading to Oval Blow Up, with Andrew Klavan, Link Lauren, and Christian Toto | Ep. 1017 1:41:32

6d ago1:41:32

1:41:32

Megyn Kelly is joined by Link Lauren, influencer and commentator, and Christian Toto, host of "Hollywood in Toto" podcast, to talk about the smug elitists at the Oscars, Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg having some tension on stage together, Selena Gomez going to crying about immigrants to going glitzy at the Oscars, the "Anora" Oscars winners cel…

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Trump vs. Zelensky Oval Office Fight Fallout, Musk Reveals All, Cuomo for Mayor?: AM Update for 3/3 19:11

6d ago19:11

19:11

AM Update for 3/3: Fallout from Trump vs. Zelensky Oval Office fight grows as European leaders scramble to salvage the deal. Zelensky says he's ready to sign the deal, but is it too late? Elon Musk pulls back the curtain on how the government works in a Joe Rogan conversation. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo announces his run for NYC Mayor. Tax Networ…

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Why Evil Triumphs - Dennis Prager 1:13:29

6d ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Dennis Prager is an American conservative radio talk show host and writer. He is the host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Dennis Prager Show and founder of PragerU. SPONSOR. Augusta Precious Metals: our trusted gold IRA partners. Click to learn more: https://learn.augustapreciousmetals.com/trigger SPONSOR. In partnership with Alpha…

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Board Talk Empire with GRIN's Brandon Brown, Founder Hacks & SEC Memecoin Clarity? | E2091 1:14:49

9d ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Today’s show: Jason and Alex break down the latest head-scratching SEC ruling on meme coins—did they just legalize pump-and-dumps to protect Trump’s token? Plus, they dive into why venture debt can destroy startups, the rise of AI-driven companies, and how Tesla is gearing up to challenge Waymo in the self-driving car race. Then, Brandon Brown from…

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Epstein Files Flop, State of the Market, Autonomous Robots, Trump's Gold Card, Friedberg on Jeopardy 1:15:15

7d ago1:15:15

1:15:15

(0:00) Bestie intros (1:41) Epstein files first release underwhelms (4:40) Friedberg recaps his experience on Celebrity Jeopardy! (14:22) State of autonomous robots (21:06) Comparing annual reports from Stripe and Adyen; Stripe's network effects, stablecoin infra, and the pace of AI company building (29:12) State of the market: stocks, tariffs, spe…

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Epstein Files Debacle, and Trump Spars with Zelensky in Oval Office, with Emily Jashinsky and Red Scare Hosts | Ep. 1016 1:39:46

9d ago1:39:46

1:39:46

Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "Undercurrents" on UnHerd, to discuss the botched release of the "Epstein Files," how Pam Bondi over-promised and under-delivered on the documents, how it left key MAGA influencers embarrassed, whether we'll ever get real information about Epstein's clients, Andrew Tate’s return to the U.S., his his…

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Epstein Files Letdown, Zelensky Goes to Washington, Tate Brothers Arrive in America: AM Update 2/28 16:49

9d ago16:49

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Epstein Files Letdown, Zelensky Goes to Washington, Tate Brothers Arrive in America: AM Update 2/28 AM Update for 2/28: Ukrainian President Zelensky is set to visit the White House today. Some of the "Epstein Files" have been released, and it's a letdown so far. Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristian Tate arrive in the U.S. Mysterious circum…

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Shocking NSA Chat Logs, Bezos Causes New WashPost Staff Revolt, and White House vs. Press, with Buck Sexton | Ep. 1015 58:38

10d ago58:38

58:38

Megyn Kelly is joined by Buck Sexton, co-host of "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," to talk about the media meltdown over Elon Musk, the need to clean up waste, fraud, and abuse at USAID, the truth about USAID funding terrorists, the shocking NSA chat logs exposed, progressive campus culture somehow invading government intel community, Jeff Be…

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Trump's Newsy First Cabinet Meeting, Afghanistan Withdrawal Accountability: AM Update for 2/27 16:32

10d ago16:32

16:32

AM Update for 2/27: President Trump's newsy first cabinet meeting includes a DOGE-related warning to all federal workers, teases Afghanistan withdrawal accountability coming, and announces a Zelensky White House visit tomorrow. House and Senate Republicans work to craft a budget. The Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act will get a Senate vote. …

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The Incredible Double Interview: Superhuman and Robinhood | E2090 1:38:42

9d ago1:38:42

1:38:42

Today’s show: Jason interviews Rahul Vohra, CEO and founder of Superhuman, and Vlad Tenev, CEO and co-founder of Robinhood. This is a packed episode featuring founder tips, fun stories about how Superhuman and Robinhood got their start and much more! Timestamps: (0:00) Episode teaser(2:13) Product market fit and founder journeys(3:25) Jason's inves…

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Shocking Revolving Door at FDA and Pfizer, and How to Live Forever, with Dr. Aseem Malhotra and Bryan Johnson | Ep. 1014 1:40:11

11d ago1:40:11

1:40:11

Megyn Kelly is joined by Dr. Aseem Malhotra, co-founder of Metabolic Reset, to discuss a former top FDA official rejoining Pfizer after she previously worked for Pfizer before the FDA, the revolving door and many conflicts of interest between Big Pharma and the FDA, the alarming news we're learning now about the COVID vaccines, how Trump might have…

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Erik Prince - War Will Never Be The Same 1:14:39

10d ago1:14:39

1:14:39

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Elon's Email Results, White House Makes Major Media Changes, Town Hall Truth: AM Update for 2/26 16:30

11d ago16:30

16:30

AM Update for 2/26: Results are in for Elon Musk's mass government email. The White House press pool gets a major shakeup. A new report reveals the truth about recent GOP town hall disruptions. Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to Guantanamo. BeeKeepers Naturals: Go to https://beekeepersnaturals.com/MEGYN or enter code MEGYN for 20% off your order Tax Ne…

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Elitist Maddow Smears MSNBC Bosses, and Culture Shift on Biological Reality, with Batya Ungar-Sargon, and Marcellus and Annemarie Wiley | Ep. 1013 1:54:06

12d ago1:54:06

1:54:06

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing Rachel Maddow implying her MSNBC bosses are racist after Joy Reid firing, smearing the executives while displaying her sanctimony and self-righteousness, how out-of-touch she is while she makes $25 million a year, the truth about why MSNBC is losing viewers and money, and more. Then Batya Ungar-Sargon, The …

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Apple Drops $500B on AI while Google Gemini Eyes Your iOS Devices! | E2089 1:07:57

11d ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Today’s show: Jason and Lon break down the latest trends shaping AI training, the evolving job market, and the shifting landscape of social media. A tribute to Steve Jobs on what would have been his 70th birthday explores his lasting impact, Apple’s massive $500 billion AI investment, and the future of US manufacturing. The conversation dives into …

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Trump Nears Major Ukraine Deal, NYC Migrant Center Closes, Joy Reid Signs Off: AM Update for 2/25 14:02

12d ago14:02

14:02

AM Update for 2/25: The U.S. and Ukraine are reportedly nearing an economic deal. NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces the closure of a major migrant center as illegal immigration declines. The Trump administration prepares to reinstate Title 42. A major shakeup at MSNBC sees Joy Reid ousted. We Heart Nutrition: Go to https://WeHeartNutrition.com/MEGYN f…

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Joy Reid Finally Fired, Bongino Joins Trump Admin, and Possible Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, with Victor Davis Hanson | Ep. 1012 1:39:04

13d ago1:39:04

1:39:04

Megyn Kelly is joined by Victor Davis Hanson, author of "The Case For Trump," to discuss Joy Reid finally getting fired from MSNBC, her obvious racism throughout her entire career, the worst moments from her time on TV, her declining ratings and the demise of the entire corporate media, Alex Wagner, Ayman Mohyeldin, Jonathan Capehart, and more losi…

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Elon's Email Drama, Trump vs. Maine Governor, and a German Election Surprise: AM Update for 2/24 17:58

13d ago17:58

17:58

AM Update for 2/24: Elon Musk demands all federal employees report their weekly accomplishments, but some Trump cabinet secretaries are pushing back. President Trump warns Maine’s governor to enforce his executive order on women's sports or lose federal funding. President Zelensky hints at resignation in exchange for NATO membership. And Germany’s …

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Rolex 5:00:35

12d ago5:00:35

5:00:35

Rolex is a series of paradoxes. They sell obsolete and objectively inferior mechanical devices for 10-1000x the price of their superior digital successors… and demand is stronger than ever in history! Their products are comparable to a Hermès Birkin bag in price, luxury status and waitlist times… yet they produce over 1m units / year (roughly 10x a…

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The State of Britain - Konstantin Kisin & Francis Foster 1:08:12

13d ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Francis and Konstantin discuss the current state of the UK. SPONSOR. We use Ground News to escape the echo chamber and stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan. SPONSOR. Express VPN. Go to https://www.expressvpn.com/trigger/ to get 4 months FREE. SPONSOR. Stash. Go to…

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Conversations with My Father - USSR, Communism and Modern Russia 1:59:54

14d ago1:59:54

1:59:54

Conversations with My Father - USSR, Communism and Modern Russia - AI has been used to dub this video from Russian into English | SPONSOR. We use Ground News to escape the echo chamber and stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan. Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry com…

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How the Left Gaslighting America Relates to Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Megyn Kelly's Full CPAC Speech 21:56

15d ago21:56

21:56

Megyn Kelly appeared at CPAC 2025 to talk about the gaslighting by the left and the media over the past 10 years, how Trump's victory in 2024 was able to put an end to some of it and was a win for reality, the end of the corporate media, why the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni story is important to politics and culture, and more. Follow The Megyn K…

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Castelion Hypersonic Missiles and Crunchbase’s AI Powered Predictions | E2088 55:56

15d ago55:56

55:56

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The Stablecoin Future, Milei's Memecoin, DOGE for the DoD, Grok 3, Why Stripe Stays Private 1:45:41

14d ago1:45:41

1:45:41

(0:00) The Besties welcome John and Patrick Collison! (4:28) Stripe's business evolution: $1T in volume/year, stablecoins, challenging the Visa/Mastercard duopoly, publishing economic indicators (20:31) Jamie Dimon's leaked rant on remote work and bureaucracy (34:22) DOGE for Defense: Trump ordered the Pentagon to look at cutting the defense budget…

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Michael Waltz on How Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Happens, and Karoline Leavitt on Sparring with the Press and Being a Working Mom | Ep. 1011 1:18:40

16d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Megyn Kelly is joined by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz to talk about the state of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, how the Trump administration is responding to the crisis, the critiques from left and right over President Trump's rhetoric about Zelensky and the war, how we can get to a permanent peace, the backlash to Trump referr…

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Kash Patel Takes Over FBI, Hamas Hostage Outrage, and DOGE Refund Potential: AM Update for 2/21 18:00

16d ago18:00

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AM Update for 2/21: Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI Director in a 51-49 vote, as Mitch McConnell announces his retirement. Hamas terrorists parade the coffins of the Bibas children through Gaza, but their mother's body is missing. President Trump’s approval rating dips. The White House considers using DOGE savings for taxpayer refunds. Ground News: …

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Trump's Nominee Chavez-DeRemer Grilled, RFK Unleashed, Lively-Baldoni Latest: AM Update for 2/20 18:39

17d ago18:39

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AM Update for 2/20: Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces tough questions in her Senate confirmation hearing as Trump’s pick for Labor Secretary. RFK Jr. takes over as head of Health and Human Services and pledges to expose conflicts of interest in public health policy. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky exchange sharp words as the U.S. leads pea…

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EV Truck Startup Nikola Runs Out of Juice | E2087 1:06:41

17d ago1:06:41

1:06:41

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Zachary Levi on RFK and Tulsi Bringing Him to Trump, Secrets of Hollywood, and How God Saved His Life | Ep. 1010 1:42:36

18d ago1:42:36

1:42:36

Megyn Kelly opens the show by discussing what's really happening with President Trump vs. Ukraine President Zelensky, and how the Ukraine War could end now that Trump's administration is leading negotiations. Then actor Zachary Levi joins to discuss his new movie, “The Unbreakable Boy,” why he feels God brought him and the rest of the movie cast an…

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