Best Nathaniel Whittemore Podcasts (2025)

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Can Buying Perplexity Save Apple on AI? 26:00

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Apple missed the early AI wave and is struggling to catch up. Could acquiring the AI search startup Perplexity be the solution? Insiders reveal Apple executives have considered buying Perplexity, which could replace Google search on iPhones and help revive Apple’s weak AI strategy. Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How the Markets Are Handling the Latest in Iran 10:41

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The US has officially entered the conflict with Iran, bombing nuclear enrichment sites and raising fears of escalation. NLW explores immediate reactions across markets—from oil price spikes and stock market jitters to rising inflation risks and crypto volatility. He discusses whether the critical Straits of Hormuz might close, the geopolitical ches…

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The Importance of the Token Transparency Framework 10:15

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Crypto markets have a lemon problem. Token issuers know way more than token buyers, creating hidden risks and a lack of trust. Today, NLW explores Blockworks' ambitious solution—the Token Transparency Framework. Inspired by traditional securities disclosures, it aims to standardize essential token information like supply schedules and insider deals…

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3 Ways To Get Better at AI Right Now 26:39

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Although many of the formal AI learning resources are stuck 6-12 months ago, NLW argues that there are a few practical things that anyone can do to get out ahead of the curve on AI right now. Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $100K as Senate Stablecoin Bill Opens Floodgates for Crypto 22:56

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On this week's Friday Five, NLW and Scott dive into Bitcoin's remarkable stability above $100,000 despite global uncertainty, major bipartisan passage of the Genius stablecoin bill in the Senate, Circle's blockbuster IPO performance, JPMorgan's surprising move onto Coinbase's Base layer, and Elon Musk's continued push toward making X an "everything…

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10 AI Video Trends Taking Over the Internet 32:03

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Google’s Veo 3 launch changed AI video overnight. Suddenly, TikTok and Instagram are full of AI videos with synced sound, sharp effects, and wild new genres. You’ll see viral ASMR clips, Bigfoot vlogs, historical figure parodies, Harry Potter spin-offs, and Star Wars stormtrooper diaries. Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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20+ New Jobs that AI Will Create 23:04

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AI might change or even replace many existing roles, but new jobs will emerge to bridge human needs with AI capabilities. From AI auditors ensuring model transparency to AI personality directors crafting how brands interact through AI, fresh opportunities are on the horizon. Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Senate Passes Historic Stablecoin Bill 13:04

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The U.S. Senate has passed landmark stablecoin legislation, signaling a new era for digital finance in America. As institutions gear up for massive crypto adoption, JPMorgan announces plans for its own permissioned token in partnership with Coinbase. Meanwhile, escalating tensions between the U.S., Iran, and Israel rattle global markets. NLW breaks…

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Is Tron Going Public This Cycle's Shark Jump? 13:31

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On today's Breakdown, NLW dives into Justin Sun's controversial move to take Tron public on the Nasdaq, signaling a potential peak in the Bitcoin treasury hype cycle. He also explores how escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran are influencing Bitcoin markets, examines Metaplanet’s rapid ascent among corporate Bitcoin holders, and provides an…

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Should You Build Single Agents or Multi Agent Systems? 23:12

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Companies have two main options for building agent systems. Anthropic suggests multi-agent setups, dividing tasks between separate sub-agents. Devon's creators prefer single-agent or linear setups, maintaining context clearly and consistently for tasks like coding. https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/built-multi-agent-research-system Cognition: h…

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How Markets Are Reacting to the Middle East 13:58

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As tensions flare between Israel and Iran, NLW explores how markets—particularly Bitcoin—are reacting to escalating geopolitical risk. Despite missile strikes, assassination reports, and fears of oil supply shocks via the Strait of Hormuz, Bitcoin remains steady at $105K. NLW dives into whether this marks a new resilience or just a temporary lull. …

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16 Ways Enterprise AI is Changing 25:24

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Enterprise AI is evolving quickly. Budgets are rising, agents are becoming essential, and companies demand state-of-the-art AI as soon as possible. Here are 16 insights from Andreessen Horowitz’s latest analysis on how AI transforms the enterprise. Source: https://a16z.com/ai-enterprise-2025/ Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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What Everyone Missed About Circle's Explosive IPO 10:12

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Circle's IPO wasn't just successful—it was a rocket ship, surging from its initial price of $31 to over $100 per share in just days. But why did analysts and markets underestimate Circle so dramatically? In this episode of The Breakdown, NLW explores the real story behind Circle's IPO frenzy. He examines why markets are betting big on stablecoins a…

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Sam Altman on The Singularity 16:23

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The CEO of OpenAI reflects on the radical transformation we've already beheld and what's to come. He argues that the leaps from 2020 to now are more implausible than from now to 2030. Source: https://blog.samaltman.com/the-gentle-singularity Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AID…

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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week 12:20

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On today's Breakdown, NLW covers a dramatic escalation as Israel launches airstrikes against Iran, rattling global markets. He explores Bitcoin's initial response as a risk asset rather than a safe haven amid geopolitical tensions, and analyzes whether that dynamic might shift in the coming days. Plus, the SEC's Paul Atkins labels self-custody a fo…

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Why Your Company Needs to Move Faster on AI 27:23

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NLW argues that 1) things are moving faster than we think; 2) AI will be even more transformative than we think; and 3) that the winners of a decade from now will be made in the next 1-2 years. Find out why. Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Stablecoin Surge and Stripe’s Crypto Power Play 13:29

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Nathaniel dives into the growing momentum behind stablecoin legislation in Washington, including the Senate’s latest approval of the Genius Act, the political posturing surrounding it, and why this isn’t a crypto bill—it’s a dollar dominance bill. He explores Meta’s potential reentry into stablecoins and breaks down Stripe’s major crypto infrastruc…

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How This Totally Unhinged AI Ad Shows the Future of Advertising 26:08

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An off-the-wall AI generated ad will run in the NBA finals. The ad took two days to make and cost at least 95% less than traditional ads. Here's what it means for the future of advertising and marketing. Before that in the headlines, a delay for OpenAI's Open Model plus more on the talent wars. Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Bitcoin’s Hot Summer, Solana ETF Momentum, and Connecticut's Crypto Ban 11:34

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Bitcoin is sizzling this summer, surging back to $110,000 amid optimistic predictions from figures like Michael Saylor, who argues that crypto winter is permanently behind us. But is this bullish enthusiasm a sign of strength or a setup for disappointment? Meanwhile, the SEC hints at an upcoming wave of altcoin ETFs, led by Solana, suggesting a bus…

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What's the Bigger Deal for AI: o3 Pro or o3's 80% Price Drop? 23:20

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NLW dives into OpenAI’s dual announcements—the release of the highly anticipated O3 Pro model, designed specifically for deeper contextual understanding and advanced tool integration, and an 80% price reduction for the existing O3 model. He explores whether the bigger story is O3 Pro’s leap forward in capabilities or the dramatic cost drop making p…

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Why the SEC Chair Just Declared Self-Custody a Foundational American Value 12:42

13d ago12:42

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In a significant policy shift, SEC Chair Paul Atkins defends self-custody as a fundamental American right, marking a turning point for crypto regulation and DeFi innovation. NLW explores why this declaration is critical for crypto’s future, how it impacts the ongoing legislative battles in Washington, and what it means for asset tokenization and bl…

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No, Apple's New AI Paper Doesn't Undermine Reasoning Models 21:22

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Apple’s latest AI research paper, "The Illusion of Thinking," argues that large language models aren't genuinely reasoning but just pattern-matching. But does it even matter? Today, Nathaniel breaks down the controversy, debunks some misleading conclusions about reasoning limits, and explains why the business world cares less about semantics and mo…

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Trump's Taco Trade and the Dollar's Dangerous Game 13:02

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Markets settle on the "taco trade," betting Trump won't push tariffs too far—but uncertainty reigns as China tensions linger, automakers scramble over rare earth metals, and CEO confidence plummets. Meanwhile, Trump's massive spending bill sparks bipartisan backlash, Elon Musk fumes over budget bloat, and discussions heat up about ditching the debt…

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How to Design an AI-Native Engineering Organization 38:16

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NLW is joined by Sid Pardeshi and Brian Elliot from Blitzy.com to discuss the radically changes coming to AI engineering organizations. From copilots to agent swarms, this is a conversation about the opportunities and challenges facing all enterprise engineering groups as they look towards the future. Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The End of Money as You Know It 8:15

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On today's Long Read Sunday, NLW explores Hugh Hendry's provocative essay "Sovereignty 3.0," examining how rising Treasury yields signal the collapse of traditional financial structures and the emergence of Bitcoin and stablecoins as new forms of sovereign power. Is the dollar becoming a weapon, and can Bitcoin actually replace it as global collate…

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Can Buying Perplexity Save Apple on AI? 26:00

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How the Markets Are Handling the Latest in Iran 10:41

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The Importance of the Token Transparency Framework 10:15

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3 Ways To Get Better at AI Right Now 26:39

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Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $100K as Senate Stablecoin Bill Opens Floodgates for Crypto 22:56

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10 AI Video Trends Taking Over the Internet 32:03

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20+ New Jobs that AI Will Create 23:04

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Senate Passes Historic Stablecoin Bill 13:04

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Is Tron Going Public This Cycle's Shark Jump? 13:31

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Should You Build Single Agents or Multi Agent Systems? 23:12

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How Markets Are Reacting to the Middle East 13:58

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16 Ways Enterprise AI is Changing 25:24

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What Everyone Missed About Circle's Explosive IPO 10:12

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Sam Altman on The Singularity 16:23

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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week 12:20

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Why Your Company Needs to Move Faster on AI 27:23

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The Stablecoin Surge and Stripe’s Crypto Power Play 13:29

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How This Totally Unhinged AI Ad Shows the Future of Advertising 26:08

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Bitcoin’s Hot Summer, Solana ETF Momentum, and Connecticut's Crypto Ban 11:34

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What's the Bigger Deal for AI: o3 Pro or o3's 80% Price Drop? 23:20

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Why the SEC Chair Just Declared Self-Custody a Foundational American Value 12:42

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No, Apple's New AI Paper Doesn't Undermine Reasoning Models 21:22

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Trump's Taco Trade and the Dollar's Dangerous Game 13:02

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How to Design an AI-Native Engineering Organization 38:16

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The End of Money as You Know It 8:15