This week on Upstream, we’re sharing Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg’s discussion of the 2025 post-election landscape centered on Trump's victory, examining his evolved approach and tech industry support, while exploring interconnected policy challenges around immigration, corporate politics, urban crime, and market regulation in areas like wildfire insurance and healthcare.

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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:37) Election predictions and analysis
(06:45) Debating election integrity
(09:32) Trump's political strategy and appointments
(13:44) Economic policies and growth
(15:34) Sponsors: Oracle | Notion
(17:42) Immigration and its economic impact
(25:14) Reflections on the election and future implications
(30:38) Tech industry's political shift
(34:09) Tech's surprising support for trump
(36:34) Sponsors: Adquick | Squad
(38:32) The importance of energy independence
(41:26) Navigating politics in the workplace
(49:32) New York crime rates: A deep dive
(01:03:31) California wildfires and insurance challenges
(01:07:36) Healthcare regulations and market inefficiencies
(01:11:16) Wrap