Citigroup and Nasdaq have both invested in TZero. Pallotta's views are apparently biased.

I got the same impression, though Pallotta seems very smart on many things, such a misjudgment or if he's not speaking the full truth would surprise me. A curious thing to watch.

This is how the system works in Australia, makes much more sense

I give Mr Musk credit for forcing the issue. But it would be naive to believe that the big car manufacturers in Europe did not have for years plans in their drawer to come up with e-vehicles. The reason - especially the German OEMs - they did not launch yet was that on a relative basis, they made much more money with the combustion engine vehicle in all sort of variations. Yes, Mr Musk has sped up that process but not before long, customers will be able to compare on a relative basis the differences and then support services/distribution network and that is where Tesla will fall behind. On a different note, it is highly questionable and shameful that a regulator and a government blatantly ignores/sponsors appropriate corporate governance and market manipulation for the sake of being a disruptor or simply because Mr. Musk is so well connected on the hill in DC, therefore creating regulatory arbitrage or animal farm behaviour.

Waited till 20 minutes of the interview before posting my comment; just to see if the shot (or my feeling) changed any.

A simple shift in the angle of Brian's chair would probably take care of this. If nothing else.

Yes ! Thanks. That’s it. Fork in the road selection.

AOC found a hot button on the left to rally the troops just like Trump found a hot button on the right three years ago. It is important not to dismiss AOC, but to bring reasoned discussion to the table. This is extraordinarily difficult because there is no easy answer to the massive debt crisis. If someone is smart and wise enough to make the problem of debt crisis real to the voters, it will be easy to see that simple solutions from the left or right are not the answer. DLS

how can it shift back to labor when AOC want virtually an open border...that...hold on......crushes labor through cheap labor of illegals, that burdens the system in welfare and healthcare costs? And who said billionaires do not want to pay that tax? And when you receive your new taxed money, how will this shift to the laborer? An extra 500 per month is going to change his destiny? He is going to use some new great healthcare plan better than he did before? Unfortunately, your generation has bought the lies. Fortunate for me, I can protect from your horrible mind. But in the process when you destroy the middle class through your socialist fervor, I wonder who you will blame then. the billionaire? again........ To which I offer you this. How do you know when you have succeeded? What does wealth equal look like? Will everyone have a job? Will your answers to this be in reality or make believe? In 20 years, you are going to ge those answers. I think when you wake up at the end of it, you will stil be the unhappy socialist. Only in disbelief and wonderment of how it maybe, could have worked out. If only the laborer got what he wanted. see how this never ends? the dreams of dreams.....

Respectfully Pedro, study the history of the US income tax. It was sold with the same rhetoric as the so called wealth tax. It was only supposed to be a tax on the "rich". The problem isn't the billionaires per se (although many of them misuse the force of government to their advantage), it's too much government. If the government wasn't making regulations as fast as they can get the ink on the paper, the billionaires would face some real competition.

There are all kinds of different interview styles, but picking a snarky fight in the comments section is so low level. I'm always open to suggestions--shoot me a note at Brian@realvision.com--or, I'll buy you a beer next time you're in New York. But, do we really have time for a public spat? Don't let trolls and keyboard tough guys on Twitter influence you, Vic. Let's be better. Or, I can interview you on your turf and you can show me how it's done.

Brian...I gotta say, I'm a little surprised by your response. I'm not sure if financial journalism is different, but in my line of work, if I responded to customer criticism by issuing a challenge to the customer, I think it would reflect badly on me. Especially considering that nothing Vic said was particularly disparaging. I'm also confused...because Justine was just touting on Youtube that Real Vision is a community dedicated to creating a dialogue. I'm not sure why constructive criticism should be relegated to private email channels. I for one agree with Vic that the story of the person is interesting, but I'm more interested in their views on current economic events.

He wasn't challenged by a customer but a fellow contributor, haven't you noticed the fancy new badges

I went for Thumbs Up but this is owing to the integrity of Jim's views on all the topics he talked about his investments plus his shrewdness on delivering them. However, I agree on your point of content that at the end there are three themes came out resonating back on me: Boston Celtics, A.S. Roma and some short chat on his views which I think should have been content wise under-delivered.

I respectfully disagree. Who a person is (their history, development, character, values etc) is a huge part of their success as well as being integral to how they view the world. I appreciate the long form interviews that offer guests an opportunity to reflect on their lives as well as the time to give their views on current markets. I also believe that Brian asked some great open-ended questions (E.g. What concerns you the most?) and he is a good listener. I learnt a tremendous amount in this interview: a constant search for knowledge and quality input, the importance of knowing who you are, quality of the people you associate with, culture of an organisation, tax reform ideas, openness to new ideas, ability to understand and adapt to the environment that you are operating in, assessing risks and opportunities etc. RV isn't all about making calls (although we were offered insight into some newer technologies). A thumbs up from me.

I love you Vic but since it's Jim first appearance on RV, it's good to know his background. Next time, I hope he will give us more "juice"!! Cheers!!

Felt the interview was worthwhile, though agree that little was discussed about markets. Listening to how someone got to where they are is also insightful. But felt Victor's response to a paying subscriber was inappropriate.

I for one don't really care about a person's market views. I want to hear about their process and learn from them. I don't want to be given a fish. I want to learn to fish for myself.

Agree completely. I am interested in thought and analysis. I want ideas. Little bit of personal story is good but RV should not become People Magazine.

I agree with Victor. This isn't A&E Biography and I wanted to learn something from Jim.

Hahahaha DO NOT give him a job if he asks or you will get you 'wig split'.... there was so much to be learnt in there imo . chin up chap and re watch you will learn some thing .

Looks like its up now