Episodes
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Yay Illegals! Neigh Horse Carriages! | Pirate Wires Pod ft. Mike Solana & Liv Boeree
This week on the pod. Liv Boeree is back! We discuss how NYC is protecting illegal criminals, while prioritizing getting rid of horse carriages in Central Park, why you can no longer be mean to Claude, the cyber attack on a French grocery store, and why we should be pushing to d/acc. Also, woke...
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Macron: “Free Speech Is BS”, France Riots, AI Apocalypse, Aliens & more!
Welcome back to the pod! This week, Pirate Wires reported on the State Department's fight against censorship abroad. At the same time, French President, Emmanuel Macron, took the stage to denounce America's version of free speech. Sanjana Friedman joins us to discuss free speech maximalism and…
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The AI Boys Hug It Out, The Doomers Want It Banned | PW Pod w/ Mike Solana & Liv Boeree
This week on the pod, we’re joined by the great @Liv_Boeree! We’re breaking down another crazy week in the AI tech space. From Trump inviting all the tech leaders to DC, to renaming AI to “Super Intelligence”, to Bernie’s AI bill endorsed by doomer groups. We also discuss the infamous data center...
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Trump won't stop Al despite doomer tantrums | PW Pod ft. Mike Solana & Bridget Phetasy
Welcome back to the pod! Today we're talking abundance. After Trump's deal with Greenland this week, we break down that, despite the flaws of the administration, Trump has positioned himself as the abundance president when it comes to American advancement (while the Democrats' abundance agenda…
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The AI Apocalypse Is Here To K*ll Us All.. Maybe?
Welcome back to the pod! Bridget Phetasy returns to the Pirate Wires podcast as one of our esteemed cohosts. This past week, the internet was consumed by the AI doomerism conversation. The tech people are supporting AI at all costs, the doomers are making their opinions heard, and we at Pirate...
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WE'RE BACK | From 9/11 To Lindsay Clancy - How The Internet Has Gone INSANE
Welcome back to the Pirate Wires pod! The gang is back together for your favorite weekly pod covering tech, politics & culture. PW alum, Sanjana Friedman, returns to the show with Mike Solana in Riley Nork. Today on the pod, 25th anniversary of 9/11 and how the old world feels so ancient, the…
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An Important Update..
Mike Solana & Producer Matt give a send off message. Thanks for being apart of the podcast these past few years! We appreciate every one of you. Subscribe to Pirate Wires to keep up with the latest: https://get.piratewires.com/pw/daily It's goodbye for now. But you never know when we may raise…
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Israel/Iran, Tucker and Ted Cruz, & The Dems Love Getting Arrested (ft. Simone & Malcolm Collins)
EPISODE #97: This past week, the U.S. found itself on the brink of WWIII due to the Iran/Israel crises. Will Trump get us involved in another war? To be honest, none of us want to talk about this, but it’s present in every part of our culture right now. To cope, we get into the viral clip of…
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LA Riots & The Waymos Are Set On Fire (Ft. Liv Boeree & George Hotz)
EPISODE #96: Welcome back to the pod! Time to party like it’s 2020 with some “fiery, but mostly peaceful protests”. We get into the riots in Los Angeles and all the insanity on the internet. The Waymos have become a victim in this destructive society. Should we arm the Waymos? Did they die for…
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Chaos! Elon & Trump Break Up - Here's Why.. (ft. Bridget Phetasy)
EPISODE #95: We go a huge pod for you guys this week! We were reporting on the Trump Elon story during our Thursday recording, then all hell broke loose. Solana and producer Matt had to step in and record a Friday morning emergency pod. We break down the latest on the break up of the century.…
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Our Government Is Broken: Charter Cities & Fixing Infrastructure w/ Kelsey Piper & Patri Friedman
EPISODE #94: Welcome back to the pod! This week we have special guests Kelsey Piper & Patri Friedman joining Mike Solana to chat about our government’s inability to build anything today, and the solutions that are being built. We discuss the history of seasteading, the evolution of charter…
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We're Back! Tech Updates, Jony Ive & Sam Altman, Air Travel Is Awful, The Left's Joe Rogan
EPISODE #93: Hi friends, we're back! Lot's to catch up on. First up, we discussing the awful state of air travel that Solana reported on this week. Next up, your tech news round up! Everything from Golden Domes, to dating apps, to 4-in-1 d*ck pills. Sam Altman & Jony Ive combine forces. What will...
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Trump War Plans Leaked From Signal, Snow White Disaster, Ghibli Takes Over X
EPISODE #92: This Atlantic’s bombshell report exposes the clownish nature of Trump admin. Snow White bombs at the box office after woke controversy from it’s star, Rachel Zegler. Tech Hating NPR CEO, Katherine Maher, testified before Congress and denied her previous tweets. Texas Representative...
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Mostly Peaceful Firebombing (ft. Bridget Phetasy)
EPISODE #91: The Telsa and Elon saga continues for yet another week as the derangement continues to ramp up. A group on the internet is doxxing Tesla Owners, and major figures on the left cheer on the terrorism of their fellow citizens. Internet slop is everywhere, what can we actually believe?…
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Everything's Computer: Tesla & Elon Attacked, Columbia Protestor Detained, & ChatGPTs New AI Writer
EPISODE #90: Welcome back to the pod! Elon took hits from all angles this week. Tesla cars & chargers are being attacked, the stock is down, X went down on Monday, and the people are protesting. The good news? Trump will take one of those Teslas! Our president seemed very impressed with the car,...
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Chaos At Trump’s Speech & What Happened To Democrats? (ft. Aella)
EPISODE #89: This week, we brought our bingo paddles to watch Trump’s address to Congress. Within minutes, everything was out of control. The ladies were dressed in pink, they waved signs, and Al Green was removed. We get into the the decline of decorum, how the Democrat party is completely lost...
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Jeff Bezos' Washington Post Shake-Up, Left Wing Media Collapse, and Reddit Is Pro-Terrorist
EPISODE #88: Welcome Back! Jeff Bezos sent shock waves through left wing media. The opinion section of the Washington Post will be undergoing rapid change by emphasizing personal liberties and free markets. This, of course, sent the media into a spiral. It's been a bad month for leftwing media…
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Trump’s Constitutional Crises & DOGE’s Coup
EPISODE #: This week, we experienced a constitutional crises.. we think? Why is everyone losing their mind over Trump’s basic executive powers? The DOGE team continues to be hard at work, but some believe that these young men should be put in jail. We continue to dig through the wreckage of the...
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Trump & Elon Musk Expose The Deep State
EPISODE #86: Welcome back to the pod! We’re covering the reveal of the deep state this week in our DOGE Report. Tons of stories regarding the DOGE cuts to the federal government, but what exactly have we been paying for? Is Politico a government sponsored media company? What we do know is that…
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RFK Gets Grilled By Congress, Trump’s Insane Start To His Presidency, & DeepSeek Starts An AI War
EPISODE #85 : Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took to Capital Hill this week for his hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Thursday. There was some hope that he might attract some Democratic support, but he quickly faced a furry of angry Democrat senators. Trump is...
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Trump’s America (ft. Bridget Phetasy) Executive Orders, Pardons, DEI & More!
EP#84: The inauguration mega pod! The “Golden Age” of America begins as Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. We get into everything from the executive orders, to the the pardons, the tech ‘oligarchy’, optimism in the country, AI, DEI, Elon’s hand gesture on stage,...
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Farewell Joe Biden, LA Fires, Mark Zuckerberg’s Culture Change, & Will Elon Musk Buy TikTok?
EPISODE #83: Welcome back to the pod! We watched Joe Biden’s farewell address to the nation the other night. How will Biden be remembered in history? Solana thinks it won’t be thought of too fondly. The LA fires continues, Riley & Brandon give us a report on what’s happening in the city. Will…
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LA Is On Fire & Trump’s Manifest Destiny | PIRATE WIRES EP#82 🏴☠️
EPISODE #82: Anything happen while we were away? Our excitement for the new year fell off a cliff this week as Los Angelas caught on fire. The typical climate change narratives were used by politicians, but this event seems to be a complete failure of California government policies. Are we even...
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WTF Is Happening With The Drones, Elizabeth Warren Goes After Trump & Elon, Canada Is Falling Apart
EPISODE #81: Our last episode of the year! We attempt to get to the bottom of the drones on New Jersey. Our resident Canadian expert gives us the latest on Justin Trudeau's regime falling apart. When 51st state? Liz Warren is back to take on Elon Musk & Trump. And Kamala for Governor of…
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CEO K*ller Luigi Mangione Arrested, Daniel Penny Acquitted, Mystery Drones, Trump Wants Canada As A State
EPISODE #80 : Mamma Mia! Luigi Mangione was arrested this past week. We get into the discourse of it all. Democrat politicians are supporting his decision? Insane comments from AOC and Elizabeth Warren. But.. is Luigi actually the killer?? Is he gay? We got the all the *alleged* details. Justice...
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CEO Assassinated, Deranged Leftist Response, Hunter Biden Pardoned, Judge Denies Elon’s Tesla Shares
Episode #79: We’re back.. and in person! This week, the PW crew is in Miami.. so we’re finally doing an in person episode. Don’t mind our festive hats. The UnitedHealthcare CEO was assassinated in New York City this past week. What looked like another story on crime in NYC, quickly turned into a...
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Thanksgiving Lessons: Notes From Your Toxic Uncle, Crime in NYC, MSM in Decline, & The Broligarchy 🏴☠️
EPISODE #78: Welcome back to the pod! Eade Bengard joins us this week. NYC crime has gotten completely out of hand this week. A knife wielding crazy person walked around Manhattan stabbing 3 people. Meanwhile, our elected officials only care about taking more money from working class citizens....
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Trump Is Causing Everyone To Lose Their Minds, Liberals Leaving X, Democrat Aftermath, DOGE
EPISODE #77: Welcome back to the pod! After Trump's Election, we thought things we're kinda, normal? But the crazy discourse kicked up this week. Eerything from the 4B movement, to liberals on threads, to celebrities leaving X. Should Elon be concerned about what X is becoming? Pirate Idol…
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Total Victory: Trump's Landslide Win (ft. Bridget Phetasy) Dems In Shambles, Vibe Shift In America
EPISODE #76:bWe’re back! We got your election reaction episode this week. Bridget Phetasy joins us to break down everything. Trump completes the flawless victory, the media melts down, the Dems are a mess, and what will we see in the next 4 years of a Trump Presidency. Featuring Mike Solana,...
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How To Save San Francisco | Mayoral Candidate Mark Farrell
San Francisco should be the greatest city in the world, and that’s the goal. One where crime is illegal, NGO grifters are removed, public transportation is solvent, and the budget is balanced. Things, in other words, should just be normal. Pirate Wires recently endorsed Mark Farrell to become the...
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The Podcast Election, Why Markets Predict Trump Victory, Trump Goes To McDonald's, Daniel Penny Trial
EPISODE #75: This week, we take a look at how podcasts are shaping this years election. Our guest this week, John Coogan, called this out months ago when predicting election season. But has it actually been a net positive for the candidates? Polymarket has been heavily favoring a Trump victory....
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Kamala Struggles on Fox, Elon & SpaceX Landing Rockets, Migrant Crime, Columbus Day & Pirate Idol
EPISODE #74: As the polls continue to shift towards a Trump victory, the Kamala campaign decided to take more chances in the media. Unfortunately, Kamala’s interview with Fox News did not go as well as she had hoped. We take a look at the remaining weeks of the campaign and what the betting…
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Hurricane Milton, Trump/Kamala On Media Tours, & Is Elon Really The Presidential Candidate?!
EPISODE #73: Welcome back! Hurricane Milton approached Florida as a Category 5 Hurricane. The lead up to landfall was filled with insane discourse. Harris & DeSantis went at it, and the hard right called the entire thing a government made conspiracy. Trump & Harris took to the media tours this...
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Vance/Walz VP Debate Reaction, Port Workers Threaten America, & Pirate Idol Quarterfinals
EPISODE #72: Welcome back to the pod! This week we're discussing the VP Debate between JD Vance and TIm Walz. Vance shined in the spotlight, solidifying his spot at the top of the Republican Party. We saw a return to somewhat normalcy. The port workers threaten to go on strike. And we have our…
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NYC Mayor INDICTED, Mark Zuckerberg Is Done With Politics, Meta Orion AR, SpaceX Sued & PIRATE IDOL
EPISODE #71: Welcome Back to the pod! The NYC clown show took center stage as Eric Adams was indicted. We had to bring on our producer and resident NYC defended, Matt, to talk trash about the city. Mark Zuckerberg's makeover continues. This week he detailed in the NYT on how he's done with...
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Media Blames Trump For Assassination Attempt, Tech Workers On Strike, Beeper Boys, And PIRATE IDOL
EPISODE #70: This week, we experienced another assassination attempt of Donald Trump. After a day of reporting, the media quickly shifted to blaming Trump and obsessing over the cats in Ohio. Amazon announces that workers must return to the office next year, officially ending the Covid era of…
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Garry Tan Interview: Politics, SF Boom Loop, The Future Of Tech, Lina Khan, and AI
This interview was recorded at the Foundation For American Innovation "Reboot" conference. Big thank you to FAI for allowing Mike to interview Garry and for providing us with the video. Please check them out! https://www.thefai.org/ Today, we have special interview with Garry Tan, the CEO of Y...
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Trump/Kamala Debate, WTF Is Going On With Cats In Ohio & PIRATE IDOL Week #4
EPISODE #69 (nice): This week, we gotta get into this crazy story out of Springfield, Ohio. A town of 60,000 has become overrun by 20,000 Haitian migrants. Things took a weird turn this past week when reports of migrants stealing pets and eating them started to pop up on Facebook. This led to an…
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Jail The Tech Bros, Elon Musk vs. Brazil, Founder Mode, Voter ID & PIRATE IDOL Week 3
EPISODE #68: Welcome back to the pod! This week we are joined by Eade Bengard. We get into Elon Musk battling the country of Brazil over the banning X and the media & Kamala’s mission to silence tech bros. We then get into the new phrase that entered the lexicon this week: Founder Mode. What the...
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Palmer Luckey on Arsenal-1, Trump, US Manufacturing, Tariffs, & Heretical Thoughts
Palmer Luckey Interview: Arsenal-1, US Manufacturing, Tariffs Heretical Thoughts & The Election Today we have a special episode of the pod. The legendary Palmer Luckey returns to the pod! Palmer is the Founder of Anduril and the inventor of Oculus. In this conversation, Mike and Palmer discuss…
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Mark Zuckerberg Regrets Working With Biden, Telegram Founder Arrested, & PIRATE IDOL Week 2
EPISODE #67: This week, we’re joined by Brad Polumbo to discuss the news of the week. The Mark Zuckerberg story arc continues to be unpredictable as the BJJ fighting, gold chain wearing, Gen-Z haircut chad is now regretful for cooperating with the Biden/Harris administration during Covid. Pavel...
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Kamala’s Economic Plan (ft. Martin Shkreli), DNC Report, and PIRATE IDOL
EPISODE #66: Martin Shkreli is back on the pod to discuss Kamala’s economic policies. We break down all of the details and why they are terrible ideas. The DNC is wrapped up, and we react to the events of the week. The media came after Ben Horowitz and his wife because.. wait for it.. they…
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Elon Musk Brings Trump Back To X & The EU Wants To Censor Them.. | Pirate Wires Podcast #65
EPISODE #65: This past week, we gathered around our iPhones like it was the 1920's to listen to Trump and Elon speak on Spaces. The media of course, had a meltdown over it. We then get into the insane policies of the EU that threatens to jail everyone for speech. CNN's Kaitlan Collins goes on...
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The Coconut Democrats, VCs for Kamala, The Corruption Of Wikipedia, & Europe Summer Is So Over
EPISODE #64: Welcome back to the pod! The Kamala vibe shift moves forward, despite the fact that she doesn't have a single policy issue on her website. Are Dems really happy? Or is it just cope to make sure orange man doesn't get elected. We are then joined by Ashley Rindsberg to discuss his…
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Operation Chokepoint 2.0 (ft. Nic Carter), VCs For Kamala, Google’s Bizarre Search Results
EPISODE #63: Welcome Back! Apologies for the delay this week, Mike Solana came down with a bad case of strep throat. But we’re still delivering the pod! Nic Carter is here to give us the latest update on Bitcoin & Crypto after Trump mentioned Operation Chokepoint 2.0 at the Bitcoin Conference....
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Biden Drops Out, Kamala's Image Makeover, & Battle Of The Billionaires (ft. John Coogan)
EPISODE #62: Welcome back! Biden officially dropped out of the race this past week. Democrats decide to not do democracy this year and just replaced Biden with Kamala Harris. We get into the hot swap, Kamala’s image makeover, and what democracy actually means. Friend of the show, John Coogan…
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Trump Assassination Attempt Reaction, RNC Report, JD Vance Is Good For Tech, Elon Creates $45M PAC
EPISODE #61: Welcome back to the pod. The world changed since we last saw you. We're catching up on all the Trump related news and reactions. Comfortably Smug is joining us again! Giving us a live report from the Republican National Convention. We also get into JD Vance selected as VP, Silicon...
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Biden Hot Swap Summer! (ft. Jason Calacanis), Project 2025 Meltdown, AOC Sues The Supreme Court
EPISODE #60: We're back! Anything happen while we were gone? Oh.. only the entire Democratic party is in complete disarray. So we figured we'd bring in the man who predicted the Biden hot swap. Jason Calacanis joins the show! The All-In x PW crossover you've been waiting for. We also discuss the...
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Mega Pod! Debate Recap, Trump Coin, DNA, The Downfall Of The Squad, Green Cards (ft. Martin Shkreli)
EPISODE #59: The Mega Pod is here! We’re off next week for the 4th of July, so we figured we’d leave you with some extra content to carry through the break. First up, an instant reaction to the train wreck that was the Presidential debates. We had to wake up early on Friday morning and record a...
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Trump Coin Chaos, Fake Right Wing Vibe Shift In Tech?, Ukraine Update, & Insane Climate Activists
EPISODE #58: Welcome back! This week, Pirate Wires found itself in the middle of some breaking news. We reported news about an official Trump crypto coin that Barron Trump was spearheading. The aftermath was chaotic.. and we're reacting to all of it. Next up, we discuss John Coogan’s piece in...
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