All-In E144: Biden targets Elon, BRICS challenges the West, Tiger hit piece & more
Episode 144 • 9/1/2023
Key discussions from this episode:
- Biden Administration vs Elon Musk:
- Discussion of new investigations into Tesla regarding alleged glass house construction
- DOJ investigation into SpaceX hiring practices regarding foreign nationals
- The hosts view these as politically motivated actions, potentially in response to Elon's acquisition of Twitter/X
- Debate on DOJ's new hiring guidance
- BRICS Expansion:
- Addition of 6 new members: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and UAE
- Discussion of economic implications and share of global GDP
- Debate over the group's ability to coordinate policy and potential de-dollarization efforts
- Analysis of BRICS vs G7 economic power
- Global Trade & Currency:
- Discussion of countries seeking alternatives to dollar-based trade
- Debate over US sanctions policy and weaponization of SWIFT system
- Analysis of India's strategic position between US and BRICS
- Discussion on local currency initiatives
- Tiger Global Discussion:
- Addressed leaked document claiming to be draft New Yorker story
- Tiger sent letter to LPs addressing "misinformation attacks"
- Hosts agreed not to amplify unverified claims
- Discussion on responsible coverage
- Summit Preview:
- Announcement of upcoming event details
- Discussion of themed parties and sponsors
- Preview of event programming
The episode featured significant debate about global economic relationships, particularly regarding BRICS expansion and its implications for US dollar dominance.