Topics & People
A major crime and human rights issue discussed as an unintended consequence of immigration policies that create a 'money magnet', incentivizing vulnerable people to pay criminal organizations to cross the border illegally.
An influential figure associated with the Trump administration's economic team, who has publicly discussed the plan to raise revenue through tariffs.
A major economic policy initiative by the Trump Administration, also referred to as the 'Liberation Day Tariff', which involves imposing broad tariffs on imports. Its rationale, rollout, and potential consequences are heavily debated.
The alleged act of non-citizens, who obtained Social Security Numbers through programs like EB, illegally registering to vote and casting ballots in U.S. elections. This claim by Antonio Gracias is presented as a 'thunderclap' finding.
The practice of the U.S. government issuing Social Security Numbers to non-citizens, which is the focus of Antonio Gracias's investigation into potential fraud, abuse, and downstream consequences like voter fraud.
A specific government program and data set discussed by Antonio Gracias that tracks Social Security Numbers issued to non-citizens after they have already entered the United States. A chart showing a dramatic increase in this number is a central topic of debate.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a U.S. federal agency that administers Social Security. The podcast discusses its role in issuing Social Security Numbers to non-citizens as part of the Enumeration Beyond Entry program.
A concept proposed by Chimath Palihapitiya for a new global economic agreement, analogous to the original Bretton Woods, that would be negotiated from the leverage gained by tariffs to ensure supply chain resiliency and fair trade.
An actress and entrepreneur who attended the Breakthrough Prize ceremony, where her presence had a notable impact on the podcast hosts.
A key organizer of the Breakthrough Prize, along with her husband Yuri.