E84: Markets update, crypto collapse, Russia/Ukraine endgame, state of the podcast

Mentioned as a potential replacement for a co-host and as an individual whose episodes garner higher views.

Mentioned as having a stated goal for the Federal Reserve of keeping inflation at two percent.

Mentioned as a potential replacement for a co-host.

Criticized for three key actions that allegedly tanked his presidency: canceling energy independence, pushing through a $2 trillion stimulus, and failing to use diplomacy in the Ukraine crisis.

Cited as an international development economist who suggested Biden's cabinet refused to compromise with the Russians regarding the Ukraine crisis.

Referenced for a blog post suggesting that the Fed should gently react to economic changes, rather than being asleep at the wheel.

Discussed as traveling to convince countries not to ban Russian oil imports so that Russian oil tankers could be insured, enabling sales.

Mentioned as an investor at Andreessen Horowitz, who was considered a top investor due to token returns, now facing questions as crypto prices fall.

Mentioned as a guest on a recently released 'All-In Summit' episode.

Mentioned as an economist who warned the Biden administration that the American Rescue Plan would create inflation.

A friend of the speaker who discussed the Solend/Solana situation.

Described as winning economically from the sanctions and having adjusted his strategy in the Ukraine war after initial mistakes.

Mentioned as a political scientist whose predictions are ironically always the opposite of what comes true, particularly his prediction of a new birth of freedom in the West from the Ukraine war.

Discussed as a former president whose potential second term would be disastrous, and whose republican primary chances are diminishing in favor of Ron DeSantis.

Predicted to be a strong Republican candidate for president in 2024, potentially beating Trump in straw polls and winning in a landslide against Newsom.

Predicted to be a strong Democratic candidate for president in 2024, positioning himself as a progressive fighter and likely to win re-election in California handily.

A smart liberal writer for New York Magazine, whose article discusses Ron DeSantis eclipsing Donald Trump within the Republican base.

Cited as a public figure who criticized the Federal Reserve's continued bond-buying in Q2 of the previous year, arguing that economic indicators showed it was unnecessary and nonsensical.

Mentioned as a former figure briefly considered a presidential candidate by progressives who 'swooned' over his fighter image, despite him being a 'grifter scumbag' now in jail.

Mentioned as having won presidential elections in 1980 and 1984, which contributed to the Democrats rethinking their party's centrist approach.

Professor of international relations at the University of Chicago, praised for his accurate predictions about the US leading Ukraine down a destructive path, despite being treated as a pariah by the Washington establishment.

Described as a 'disaster' who hasn't proven anything in her two years as Vice President, suggesting she is not a viable Democratic presidential candidate.

Mentioned as a potential Democratic candidate for president in 2024 if the party decides to go 'full like crazy left'.

Mentioned as a president who won in 1988, contributing to the Democrats rethinking their party's centrist approach.

Mentioned as having successfully pulled the Democratic party back to the center in 1992 after several previous presidential election losses.

Mentioned as a potential Democratic candidate for president in 2024, representing a 'moderate' path.

Described as a pseudoscientific economic theory that suggested governments could keep printing money to smooth things out and drive long-term growth, which government officials fell for.

Mentioned as China's foreign policy focused on economic resources and development, in contrast to the US's highly militarized foreign policy.

Cited for a headline about how the inflation rate is measured, highlighting the use of government workers at grocery stores.

Cited for an article indicating dimming hopes for Ukraine on the battlefield and the country running out of ammunition.

Mentioned as an example of a best public SaaS company with a 40% growth rate, trading at 8x multiples.

Cited for an article detailing Russia's current account surplus tripling due to rising energy prices and plunging imports following sanctions.

Mentioned as the platform where Ray Dalio published his blog post on the Fed.

Used as a comparison for the potential economic contagion in Europe if Russian natural gas supplies are cut off.

Mentioned as a big tech company whose stock was up on a day when Facebook's stock was down significantly.

A crypto hedge fund that allowed lending out crypto, now facing insolvency and closing a $10 billion fund, contributing to the crypto market collapse.

Mentioned as a payment rail that could provide precise inflation data to the government.

Discussed as an example of a big tech company poorly owned by retail investors, which saw a significant stock drop despite a market rally, due to re-underwritten earnings expectations.

Mentioned as a big tech company whose stock was up on a day when Facebook's stock was down significantly.

Humorously mentioned in the context of repossession, symbolizing consumer overspending and potential financial distress.

A cryptocurrency exchange where a US investor lost $1.2 million and encountered difficulty identifying the corporate entity to sue due to opaque ownership structures.

A large battery manufacturer from China that announced a significant improvement in their 3.0 battery design, capable of 1000 km range.

Mentioned as being excluded from major legislation while other companies behind in energy independence are being trumpeted.

A social media platform where Gavin Newsom strategically posted to counter Republican 'lies', positioning himself as a progressive fighter.

Mentioned as having taken a significant position against European debt following spikes in Italian debt.

Mentioned as a regulatory authority that published an initial opinion letter on crypto but is part of the fragmented regulatory landscape that needs clearer legislative framework.

Mentioned as a neighbor to Kaliningrad and a Baltic country with historical enmities towards Russia, similar to Lithuania.

Mentioned as the institution where John Mearsheimer is a professor of international relations.

Repeatedly discussed as the primary culprit for current economic distortions due to its quantitative easing policies and slow reaction to inflation.

Referenced for an article that detailed the rickety methodology of calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

A venture capital firm criticized for its involvement in sketchy token deals where equity pricing was meaningless and tokens were sold immediately for profit.

Described as a litigious prosecutorial group that aggressively pursues scams preying on consumers, often coordinating with the DOJ or SEC but acting outside their purview.

Used as an example of an institutional investor holding significant Russian securities that were effectively confiscated by the US government due to sanctions.

Mentioned as having engaged in similar bond-buying activities as the US Federal Reserve.

Mentioned as an entity the NY DFS often coordinates with in evaluating enforcement decisions against financial fraud.

Mentioned in the context of Bill Clinton remaking the Democratic party into a more centrist party in 1992.

Mentioned as another regulatory authority in the US involved in overseeing commodities and futures, highlighting the need for legislative clarity in crypto regulation.

The legal entity that charged a former OpenSea employee in the first digital asset insider trading scheme, signaling serious intent to prosecute such activities.

Discussed in relation to Article 5 obligations, highlighting the danger of Lithuania's actions potentially pulling NATO into World War III.

Cited as a source currently reporting on the EU's landmark sanctions package and its carve-outs for pipeline oil.

Criticized for energy dependence on Russia and for passing sanctions with carve-outs, undermining their effectiveness and creating economic problems for member states.

Mentioned as the publication for which Jonathan Chait writes.

Mentioned as having Michael Avenatti on air every day due to his 'fighter' image, despite his later downfall.

Referenced for its viewers' polling data, which shows Ron DeSantis beating Donald Trump in straw polls among likely Republican primary voters.

An NFT marketplace where a former employee was charged in the first digital asset insider trading scheme, despite beliefs that such activities were not illegal for NFTs.

A cryptocurrency that collapsed, leading to its founders and employees being restricted from leaving South Korea.

An application built on Solana, which faced a crisis when a whale attempted to loan a significant amount, leading to fears of Solana's collapse.

A cryptocurrency platform mentioned in the context of a whale trying to loan out $100 million on Solend, which nearly caused its collapse due to lack of buyers.

A Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania, subject to Lithuania's blockade of goods from mainland Russia.

Criticized for stopping the flow of goods from mainland Russia to Kaliningrad, an act considered a blockade and potential act of war, with zero upside for the Ukraine conflict.