All-In E16: Reflecting on the riots at the US Capitol, plus: Georgia runoffs, vaccine distribution & more
Episode 16 • 1/8/2021
Capitol Riots & Trump's Culpability
- Group discussed the storming of the US Capitol by Trump supporters following his rally
- Trump directly encouraged supporters to march to the Capitol, leading to overwhelming of police and 4 deaths
- Debated level of security response, with some arguing there was a double standard compared to BLM protests
- Divided on whether Trump should face prosecution:
- Chamath/Jason: Favored prosecution for inciting violence
- Sacks/Friedberg: Argued prosecution would be divisive and healing should be priority
Georgia Senate Runoffs
- Democrats won both seats, attributed largely to:
- Trump's behavior and election fraud claims
- Weak Republican candidates, especially Kelly Loeffler
- Stacey Abrams' effective voter mobilization
- Discussion of Loeffler's WNBA controversy and how team supported her opponent Warnock
Vaccine Distribution Challenges
- Currently at ~25% efficiency with only 5.9M of 21M doses administered
- Friedberg proposed solutions:
- Centralized federal planning vs current state-by-state approach
- Military-style operation with 24/7 vaccination sites
- Reduce bureaucratic barriers and prioritization rules
- Follow Israel's model of flexible distribution to avoid waste
Other Topics
- Discussion of SF DA Chesa Boudin and rising crime rates
- Potential recall of CA Governor Newsom
- Debate over whether celebrity candidates like Kim Kardashian could be effective political leaders
The episode highlighted fundamental disagreements about Trump's prosecution while finding common ground on vaccine distribution inefficiencies and the need for better leadership in California.