E142: "Rich Men North of Richmond" hits #1, upward mobility, real estate capital crunch, Trump RICO

A character from Seinfeld who found a 'model bar' called Shangri-La, used as an analogy for an exclusive party scene the host experienced.

Mentioned in the context of a fight between two creators about an Entourage reboot, possibly indicating his involvement as a producer or actor in the original series.

Russian novelist and historian, quoted for his line about the nature of official lies: 'we know they are lying, they know they are lying, we know they know we are lying, but they are still lying.'

A character from Star Wars, used as an example of a 'scoundrel' character whose portrayal in modern remakes might be problematic if re-evaluated out of context.

Former U.S. President, mentioned in the context of the song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' and its appeal to the 80 million people who voted for him, feeling unheard.

Former U.S. President, whose 'War on Poverty' legislation is discussed as having an inexorable change on American societal dynamics, black wealth, white wealth, and nuclear families.

Actor who played Vincent Chase in Entourage, described as a venture partner living in Austin, Texas.

The artist who wrote and performs 'Rich Men North of Richmond,' whose song rocketed to number one and sparked a cultural discussion.

Investor known for 'The Big Short', discussed for his recent 'bet against the markets' by buying put options against the S&P and Nasdaq, with skepticism about the reporting of the scale of his bet.

Actor who played 'Turtle' in Entourage, mentioned as a huge New York Knicks fan.

Political candidate, praised for not looking to the government for solutions but encouraging self-improvement and community focus.

Host of The View, criticized for admonishing Tim Scott for not understanding systematic racism despite his background, effectively discrediting his personal journey.

Founder of Amazon, speculated to potentially run for president in his lifetime, contrasting his 'best life on a yacht' with the commitment needed for political office.

Hedge fund manager, mentioned for placing several 'bets' by buying stocks like Uber and Nvidia, suggesting a belief in long-term opportunities.

A character from Entourage, whose potential evolution in a reboot (e.g., as head of Disney) is humorously discussed in the context of 'cancellation crisis'.

The founder of the Walt Disney Company, credited with figuring out how to make a feature-length animated movie with Snow White.

The lead singer of The Lumineers, to whom Oliver Anthony's beautiful voice is compared.

Host of 'The Tim Ferriss Show' podcast, mentioned for an interview he conducted with Charles Koch.

Canadian psychologist and author, referenced in the song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' lyrics regarding the suicide rate among young men and their hopelessness.

CEO of Disney, mentioned as an example of someone who tried to get back into a demanding role after a period away, suggesting Bezos would get bored on a yacht in five years.

Author of 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century', whose work on wealth disparity in an era of globalization and technification is referenced.

Political candidate, whose critique of regulatory capture and the military-industrial complex is referenced.

Governor of Florida, mentioned as being in the 'pardon camp' and urged to start criticizing Donald Trump.

Venture capitalist and entrepreneur, mentioned as a non-traditional candidate but not pursued as the focus shifts to other supported politicians.

Philanthropist and businessman, whose interview with Tim Ferriss is cited as an example of how government policies limit economic mobility for entrepreneurs.

U.S. Senator and presidential candidate, mentioned for his inspiring journey and his clash with Joy Behar over systematic racism.

American singer-songwriter, whose song 'The River' is cited as a great song about the working man.

Founder of FTX, whose upcoming court trial is anticipated as a source of 'big drama'.

Former U.S. Vice President, noted for starting to criticize Donald Trump very strongly.

Lawyer who advised Donald Trump, described as a 'lunatic' who, along with Sydney Powell, committed computer crimes.

Former U.S. President, whose assassination predated Lyndon B. Johnson's 'War on Poverty', which became Johnson's signature legislation.

Political candidate, described as someone who emphasizes self-reliance and has a great line about victimization being a choice, though his 'boot licking' of Trump is criticized.

Economist, who warned that short rates coming down doesn't guarantee long rates will follow, due to federal government financing needs.

Son of President Joe Biden, proposed to be included in a blanket pardon along with Donald Trump as a solution for the country to move forward.

U.S. Attorney General, appointed by President Biden, mentioned in the context of the pardoning theory and the perceived political motivations behind Trump's indictments.

Businessman and former NYC Mayor, mentioned by a host as a preferred non-traditional candidate who is a professional executive.

Current U.S. President, described as 'very senile' by the host, who looks for better alternatives in the Republican field.

Lawyer who advised Donald Trump, described as a 'lunatic' who, along with Giuliani, committed computer crimes and caused Trump to put his fate in the wrong hands.

A brand of grape juice, controversially mentioned as being mixed with expensive Screaming Eagle wine by Chinese junket gamblers in Las Vegas.

A highly expensive and coveted California Cabernet Sauvignon, shockingly mixed with Welch's grape juice by gamblers in a story.

A brand of mineral water, specifically a fancy seltzer water from Mexico, mentioned as a key ingredient in a 'Ranch Water' cocktail.

A highly sought-after brand of bourbon, discussed in terms of its real value compared to its marketing hype and price.

A TV show, the cast and potential reboot are discussed, with Adrian Grenier and Jerry Ferrara mentioned.

A song by Bruce Springsteen, mentioned as an example of a great song about the working man, similar to 'Rich Men North of Richmond'.

Disney's first major animated feature film, now facing backlash for its live-action remake's revisionist plot points and casting choices.

Mentioned as an example of how re-evaluating classic art through modern lenses can ruin public perception of the original work.

A song by Dire Straits, mentioned as an example of a great song about the working man, similar to 'Rich Men North of Richmond'.

A classic sitcom referenced when describing a mythical, exclusive party scene in LA.

A British rock band, whose song 'Telegraph Road' is cited as a great song about the working man.

A business-focused newspaper, cited for an article about distress funds forming in anticipation of commercial real estate projects failing.

A medication, used by the host to manage weight gain from vacation, illustrating its rapid effects.

An American folk rock band, whose lead singer Wesley Schultz is compared to Oliver Anthony for his beautiful voice.

Discussed in relation to the controversial live-action remake of Snow White, with criticism aimed at the revisionist take and the actress's comments trashing the original.

A sports media company, mentioned as having integrated sports wagering into its TV shows and programming.

Social media platform, where Michael Burry is known for going on and off, auto-deleting his tweets.

A large investment firm, mentioned as one of the 'big guys' in real estate who are so underwater on some projects they are 'throwing their keys at the bank' rather than refinancing.

A payment processing company, discussed as Stripe's competitor that has reported consistent growth but recently saw a significant stock drop, leading to a valuation discussion.

A ride-sharing and food delivery company, used as an example of a large buyer that can negotiate favorable terms with payment processors, highlighting the competitive pressure on companies like Stripe and Adyen.

A fast-food giant, used as an example of a large buyer that leverages its size to get the cheapest pricing from payment processors, illustrating the 'race to the bottom' for middlemen.

A payment processing company, grouped with Adyen and Stripe as 'middlemen businesses' facing pricing power challenges and margin compression.

A gambling company, discussed in the context of the legalization and integration of sports wagering in the United States.

Mentioned as one of the companies taking media revenue, specifically Marketplace taking business from Craigslist.

Mentioned as one of the tech giants taking media revenue, contributing to the media business's decline.

An automation tool, used by the host to capture Michael Burry's auto-deleted tweets and put them into a Slack room.

A technology company, listed as a potential topic for discussion later in the episode, with Dan Loeb reportedly buying its shares.

A payment processing company, its valuation is re-evaluated based on Adyen's stock drop, suggesting a significant markdown and tough business model for middlemen.

A food delivery service, used as an example of a large buyer that benefits from the 'race to the bottom' among payment processors.

Mentioned as an event tech company whose founder sold a lot of shares, signaling a peak or decline.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, mentioned in Oliver Anthony's song lyrics as one of the 'rich men north of Richmond' who want total control and track people.

NBA team that Jerry Ferrara (Turtle from Entourage) is a huge fan of.

The Nasdaq Composite index, against which Michael Burry reportedly bought put options, indicating a bearish market sentiment.

A news organization, whose poll is referenced regarding public opinion on Donald Trump's actions related to the 2020 election.

The Central Intelligence Agency, mentioned in Oliver Anthony's song lyrics as one of the 'rich men north of Richmond' who want total control and track people.

The National Basketball Association, which has accepted sports wagering and has strict policies for team owners regarding gambling.

A book/film about the financial crisis, referenced when discussing Michael Burry's market predictions.

A book by Thomas Piketty, mentioned for its insights on wealth disparity in a globalized and technologized world.

Online classifieds site, mentioned as having its market share taken by Facebook Marketplace.

A communication platform, mentioned as the destination for automated captures of Michael Burry's tweets.

The strategic use of legal systems to harass or intimidate political opponents, applied to what some perceive as partisan attacks against Donald Trump.

A song by Oliver Anthony that became a number one hit, sparking widespread discussion about populism, wealth disparity, and working-class frustration.

A small town in Georgia where a group connected to Donald Trump allegedly committed cyber crimes related to election machines, an action highlighted as potentially significant in the upcoming RICO trial.

A mythical place of paradise, used to describe an exclusive club where the host encountered celebrities.

The location where Donald Trump received his fourth indictment, facing 13 felony counts and involving co-conspirators.

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, described as being misused and weaponized to go after Donald Trump and his lawyers, originally intended for organized crime.