John Arnold - China, Energy Markets and Fixing America's Systems - [Invest Like the Best, EP.461]

John Arnold - China, Energy Markets and Fixing America's Systems - [Invest Like the Best, EP.461]

From Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy by Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts

March 4, 2026 · 1h 16m · Episode 461

About this episode

John Arnold discusses energy markets, China's technological advancements, and his philanthropic efforts.

My guest today is John Arnold. John is probably the most famous energy trader of all time and certainly the most successful. One of the things John talks about is cultivating the best seat in your industry – the seat with the best perspective, the most information, the best systems.. John has been closely watching China's convergence in robotics, AI, and EVs, and shares his perspective from his recent trip to the country. We talk about the state of energy markets today – the misaligned goals and incentives, the NIMBYism that prevents building in America, and what he actually thinks about the wave of nuclear energy startups that everyone seems excited about. John is also one of the most innovative philanthropists working today, applying that same analytical rigor to diagnosing structural failures across America — in healthcare, criminal justice, education, and beyond For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at…

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Host: Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Guest: John Arnold

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Organizations: Colossus, Vanta

Places: China, America

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