Texas

OpenAI's Code Red, Sacks vs New York Times, New Poverty Line?

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a state committed to capitalism.

Cindy Mi and Qi Lu Share Advice for Entrepreneurs Building Global Companies

Y Combinator

The largest state providing teachers for VIPKid, where a teacher conference was held.

E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

All-In Podcast

Highlighted for having a high percentage of renewable energy, cited as a positive example in the climate change discussion.

Andrew Kortina of Venmo and Fin on Technological Determinism and Work's Relationship to Dignity

Y Combinator

Mentioned in the context of JFK's speech comparing the space race to college football.

Inequality And Revolution: A Conversation with Jack Goldstone (Episode #232)

Sam Harris

A destination for people migrating from California due to tax policies.

#159-Peter Hotez MD, PhD.: The anti-vaccine movement, causes of autism, & COVID-19 vaccine update

Peter Attia MD

State where the health freedom/medical freedom political movement amplified, leading to the creation of political action committees like 'Texans for Vaccine Choice'.

#155 - Chris Sonnenday, M.D.: The history, challenges, and gift of organ transplantation

Peter Attia MD

A state that has multiple Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), making its network potentially confusing compared to states with a single OPO.

Chapter 4: Reviewing the Policy Responses to COVID-19 with Scott Atlas | LFHSPBC

PolicyEd

Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast #241

Lex Fridman

Identified as one of the best places to start autonomous trucking operations due to volume, regulatory environment, and weather conditions.

Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine, The Battles for Free Speech, and More

Tim Ferriss

State that passed a law attempting to prevent social media companies from moderating content based on viewpoint, leading to a legal challenge.

A Few Thoughts For A New Year (Episode #229)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a state drawing an exodus from the tech community due to no income tax.

In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

All-In Podcast

Mentioned alongside North Dakota and Montana as having abundant wind energy potential.

What They Don’t Tell You About Money and Marriage (feat. Bill Perkins)

BigDeal by Codie Sanchez

Mentioned as a location where divorces can be relatively quick, approximately 90 days.

Jane McGonigal — How She Predicted COVID in 2010, Becoming the Expert of Your Own Future, and More

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned in the context of a severe weather event (Austin Freeze) that highlighted the fragility of the power grid, resulting in thousands of potential casualties.

Iran War, Oil Shock, Off Ramps, AI's Revenue Explosion and PR Nightmare

All-In Podcast

A state highlighted for its favorable environment for data center development, contrasting with states facing protests.

Ted Cruz: Trump's First Week, Texas vs. California, Immigration, DOGE, Greenland

All-In Podcast

Discussed as a state with a favorable business climate, low taxes, and growing population, contrasting with California.

New SEC Chair, Bitcoin, xAI Supercomputer, UnitedHealth CEO murder, with Gavin Baker & Joe Lonsdale

All-In Podcast

Highlighted as the number one solar producer in the US due to ease of building, and referred to as the 'Singapore of America'.

Trump wins! How it happened and what's next

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a state where abortion laws are causing some companies difficulty in attracting employees, both men and women.

E70: EMERGENCY POD! Russia invades Ukraine: Reactions, Putin's ambition, Biden's response and more

All-In Podcast

The state's power grid failure during a massive freeze is used as an example of the vulnerability of traditional utility infrastructure.

E101: Ye acquires Parler, Snap drops 30%, macro outlook, VC metrics, valuing stocks & more

All-In Podcast

State noted as a destination for wealthy individuals leaving California due to lower tax rates and a more business-friendly environment.

Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180

Lex Fridman

The discussion briefly shifts to the state where the podcast is being recorded, relating to gun control debates.

E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more

All-In Podcast

Cited as a zero-tax state that is booming due to net migration and industrial reshoring, such as Samsung's chip foundry investment.

Anthropic's Generational Run, OpenAI Panics, AI Moats, Meta Loses Major Lawsuits

All-In Podcast

The state where David Sax is located.

American Division: A Conversation with David French (Episode #285)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a state where a significant wing of the Republican party has called for a secession referendum.