Debatable at Best

In this episode of Debatable at Best, Ray Ali and Amol Gharte dive into the rapidly evolving AI landscape — where we’ve come from, where we are now, and where this all might be heading. We break down the explosion of new AI tools across industries, how quickly capabilities have advanced, and what this wave of innovation actually means beyond the hype. Along the way, we revisit the idea of “AI wash...

In this episode of Debatable at Best, Ray Ali and Amol Gharte break down the rapidly escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. We walk through the timeline of the initial strikes, the reported killing of senior Iranian leadership, and Iran’s retaliation with missile and drone attacks across the region. We also discuss the broader geopolitical stakes, including the disruption...

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest shifts happening right now across energy, technology, and the global economy. We explore the breakthrough moment for renewable energy as it surpasses coal globally and what this milestone means for future power systems, geopolitics, and everyday access to electricity. We also discuss how AI is reshaping the business landscape today — from small busi...

In this episode of Debatable at Best, Ray Ali and Amol Gharte cover three unfolding stories that sit at the intersection of power, economics, and public trust. We start in Minneapolis, where a massive federal immigration operation has sparked protests, legal challenges, and a direct clash between local leaders and the federal government. We unpack what’s actually happening on the ground, why the r...

In this episode of Debatable at Best, Ray Ali and Amol Gharte tackle three forces quietly reshaping everyday life: health, money, and control. Ray opens with GLP-1 drugs — the weight-loss and diabetes medications reshaping healthcare, behavior, and expectations around obesity. We debate whether these drugs are a genuine medical breakthrough or a costly long-term dependency, touching on effectivene...

In this episode of Debatable at Best, Ray Ali and Amol Gharte cover a wide-ranging conversation that connects technology, energy, and political power. We start with semiconductor chips — why they matter so much right now, how they sit at the center of global competition, and what they signal about supply chains, national security, and future growth. From there, we zoom out to the state of energy i...

In this special episode of Debatable at Best, Ray Ali and Amol Gharte break down the events leading up to the recent U.S. military action in Venezuela and explore why it may have happened. We walk through the known facts surrounding the attack, then examine competing explanations — including the Trump administration’s claim that oil played a central role. With Venezuela holding some of the world’s...

Asset markets are near all-time highs — so why does everyone feel miserable? In this episode of Debatable at Best , Ray Ali and Amol Gharte dig into the growing disconnect between booming asset markets and everyday economic anxiety . We explore whether the U.S. is now operating in two separate economies — one thriving on high valuations and cyclical investments, and another struggling with inflati...