The Higher Standard

Chris Naghibi & Saied Omar
  • 4.9 (283)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Semiweekly

Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your hosts; Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy high-resolution audio. This isn't a different standard. It's the higher standard.

  1. Buy, Borrow, Die... How America's Tax Code Built a New Aristocracy

    4d ago ·  Video

    Buy, Borrow, Die... How America's Tax Code Built a New Aristocracy

    America doesn’t tax wealth. It taxes people who need paychecks. In this episode, we break down Ray Madoff’s The Second Estate and the playbook behind America’s new aristocracy: buy, borrow, die. Billionaires can borrow against appreciated stock, avoid selling assets, donate shares for tax benefits, use trusts to move wealth, and die with a stepped-up basis that can erase decades of capital gains. From Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk paying zero federal income tax in certain years, to Peter Thiel turning a $2,000 Roth IRA into a $5 billion tax-free account, this isn’t tax evasion. It’s the system working as designed. The deeper problem: untaxed dynastic wealth doesn’t just buy yachts. It buys media, think tanks, policy influence, and power. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: How billionaires have such a significantly lower tax rate (Ezra Klein via New York Times Opinion) The tax avoidance playbook (Ray Madoff via Vox) The Second Estate — Ray Madoff (Book) (University of Chicago Press) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

    1h 17m
  2. The 1970s Inflation Pattern Is Repeating... And Nobody Wants to Say It

    Jun 16 ·  Video

    The 1970s Inflation Pattern Is Repeating... And Nobody Wants to Say It

    Inflation is back at 4.2%, the Fed is suddenly looking less “patient” and more “are we doing this again?," mortgage rates are flirting with the wrong side of uncomfortable, and the bond market is basically standing in the corner whispering, “I told you so.” In this episode, Chris, Saied and Rajeil break down the latest CPI print, why 7% mortgage rates may not be off the table, how today’s inflation setup is starting to rhyme a little too hard with the 1970s, and why the market is still partying like AI, SpaceX, and IPO hype can solve every macro problem. Spoiler: they cannot. Also, somehow, we get from Fed policy to stolen oil tankers, WWE nostalgia, ear holes, and anonymous bags of dicks. Welcome back to The Higher Standard. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: No reference material this week. We are slackers.... sorry, not sorry. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

    1h 15m
  3. Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO, Fed Rate Hikes, Bitcoin Crash & Gold Replacing Treasuries

    Jun 9 ·  Video

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO, Fed Rate Hikes, Bitcoin Crash & Gold Replacing Treasuries

    The economy is not crashing. It is freezing. In this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied break down the Fed’s Beige Book, a bifurcated consumer, sticky inflation, margin-squeezed businesses, and a labor market that has become low-hire, low-fire. Then the conversation turns to the real insanity: Treasury buybacks, Bitcoin liquidations, Ethereum weakness, gold replacing U.S. Treasuries as the world’s top reserve asset, and SpaceX preparing for a historic IPO at a $1.77 trillion valuation. The question is simple: are we watching the next great technological leap forward, or the biggest liquidity-driven rug pull of all time? 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: The Beige Book: May 2026 (Federal Reserve) FedWatch Tool (CME Group) SpaceX targets $135 IPO price at valuation of $1.77 trillion (CNBC) How SpaceX’s Dream of a Record Breaking IPO Stacks UP (Bloomberg) Gold replaces US Treasuries as world’s top reserve asset, ECB says (Financial Times) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

    1h 12m
  4. SpaceX IPO Exposed: Elon’s $28.5 Trillion AI Moonshot or Greatest Rug Pull in History?

    Jun 2 ·  Video

    SpaceX IPO Exposed: Elon’s $28.5 Trillion AI Moonshot or Greatest Rug Pull in History?

    In this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied dive headfirst into the wildest S-1 filing Wall Street may have ever seen: SpaceX, Starlink, XAI, Mars colonies, asteroid mining, lunar economies, data centers in space, and Elon Musk casually trying to justify a $28.5 trillion total addressable market like he’s ordering lunch. The guys break down whether this is a visionary master plan to make humanity multi-planetary or a beautifully packaged liquidity event with rockets, buzzwords, and enough “AI” mentions to make Nvidia blush. From the insane valuation math to the XAI gamble, the class structure, the retail investor risk, and the very real question of whether investors are buying a business or a sci-fi trilogy, this episode is classic THS: smart finance, sharp skepticism, and just enough chaos to make the moon feel underwritten. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: Space Exploration Technologies - S-1 (SEC) SpaceX IPO: Why the $2 Trillion Valuation Doesn't Add Up (Prof G Media) Every is doing lazy SpaceX analysis (Atlas Berry via Instagram) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

    1h 21m
  5. Zuckerberg Just Said That At Meta, Your Job Is Training Its Replacement

    May 26 ·  Video

    Zuckerberg Just Said That At Meta, Your Job Is Training Its Replacement

    AI is no longer just helping you write emails or clean up spreadsheets; it is watching, learning and preparing to do the job itself. In this episode, Chris and Saied break down Zuckerberg’s stunning explanation of employee-trained AI, the corporate obsession with cutting headcount in the name of “efficiency,” Elon Musk’s robot economy and the trillions in wages suddenly sitting in the crosshairs. Add a labor market nobody fully trusts and a bond market flashing warnings, and one question remains: when productivity explodes, who still gets a paycheck? 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: Job creation topped muted expectations (CNBC Chart of the Day via Instagram) Andrew Yang vs. Chris Hughes: Are AI Layoffs Real or a Myth? (@opentodebateorg via Instagram) Meta Begins 8,000 Global Job Cuts in AI Efficiency Push (LA Times) LEAKED AUDIO: Zuckerberg All-Hands April 30 — "You're Training the AI That Replaces You" (@perfectunion via Instagram) Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow: "We Got Rid of Our HR Team. Those Problems Disappeared." (Fortune) Elon Musk on the Next 5 years of AI and Robotics (Forbes via Instagram) Jeff Bezos on Squawk Box: "The Bottom Half Should Pay Zero. I Think It Should Be Zero." (CNBC via Instagram) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

    1h 24m
  6. AI Just Changed How Everything Gets Valued

    May 19 ·  Video

    AI Just Changed How Everything Gets Valued

    This week on The Higher Standard, we break down hotter inflation, Warsh’s awkward Fed handoff, housing cracks, rising delinquencies, and why “resilient economy” may be the new “transitory.” Then we get into the big one: AI may be destroying the moat that terminal valuations are built on. If innovation moves so fast that no company can confidently project cash flows five to ten years out, venture capital math starts looking less like investing and more like praying with a spreadsheet. Also, apologies in advance: we had to silence the Big Boi interview with Kid Cudi due to a copyright restriction, which is tragic because Big Boi talking Pokémon deserved its own emergency Fed meeting. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: Awkward! Kevin Warsh May Hike Interest Rates as Fed Chair, Not Cut Them (247 WallSt) Zillow now expects 309 of 894 U.S. metro housing markets to see price declines by 2027 (Chris Naghibi via X ) 13.1% of credit card balances in the US are now 90+ days delinquent, the highest since 2011 (Charlie Bilello via X) The Death of Terminal Value — AI Disruption Repricing Framework (Chamath Palihapitiya via X) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

    1h 19m
  7. AI May Have Just Broke the Tax System

    May 12

    AI May Have Just Broke the Tax System

    This week on The Higher Standard, Rajeil was out, Slim was “furloughed,” and Chris and Saied accidentally stumbled into one of the biggest questions nobody in Washington wants to answer: what happens when the government is funded by workers, but the future is built to need fewer of them? Using Chamath’s Joe Rogan appearance as the spark, the guys break down why W-2 income gets treated like an ATM for the federal government while corporations, capital gains, lobbyists, and the ownership class keep playing by a very different rulebook. From AI replacing entry-level white-collar jobs to corporate profits hitting record levels, from broken trust in government spending to the disappearing middle class, this episode connects the dots between taxes, labor, capital, AI, and the uncomfortable reality that the “system” may not be broken at all — it may be working exactly as designed. As always, THS brings the data, the sarcasm, the side quests, and just enough moral outrage to make you want to start a business before your paycheck gets taxed into a hostage situation. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: Chamath Palihapitiya (Joe Rogan Experience via Spotify) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

    1h 16m
  8. Jerome Powell’s Last FOMC: Inflation, Recession Pain & the Fed’s Big Lie

    May 5

    Jerome Powell’s Last FOMC: Inflation, Recession Pain & the Fed’s Big Lie

    In Episode 334 of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied give Jerome “Transitory” Powell the only farewell THS knows how: part tribute, part roast, part macro autopsy. From his final FOMC press conference and the fight over Fed independence to inflation, oil shocks, AI job losses, recession-level consumer pain, credit card delinquencies, and an overcooked stock market, this episode breaks down why the economy feels broken even while the suits keep calling it “resilient.” Powell may be leaving the mic, but the money printer’s legacy is still sitting on America’s balance sheet. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: FOMC Press Conference, April 29, 2026 (The Federal Reserve via YouTube) Paul Tudor Jones says the US is more dependent on equity prices than ever… (Patrick OShaghnessy via X) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

    1h 17m
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Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your hosts; Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy high-resolution audio. This isn't a different standard. It's the higher standard.

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  • Creator
    Chris Naghibi & Saied Omar
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Black Crown Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Higher Standard

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