Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuHumble House: 15% off with code TOM https://humblehousefoods.comKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderPaleovalley: 30 for $36 https://bit.ly/PaleovalleyITOpusClip: Explore Agent Opus at https://agent.opus.pro/exploreIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactWelcome to Impact Theory. In today's episode, Drew, Ryan, and Tom break down a chaotic week in American politics and economics, starting with the biggest housing affordability bill in decades and the private equity cap that has both parties on board, and why Trump is refusing to sign it as leverage to force a vote on the Save America Act. The conversation digs into the heart of the disagreement: voter ID, the census, and the long term question of who gets to vote, with the guys mapping out exactly where their base assumptions collide on immigration, asylum, birthright citizenship, and the four Supreme Court rulings that just landed, including the Monsanto glyphosate decision, the Hawaii gun case, and the TPS deportations. From there they tackle New York City's rent freeze and the historical disaster of rent control, inflation hitting 4.1%, and Thomas Massie accusing Trump of communism over government stakes in Intel, MP Materials, and Lithium Americas. The discussion widens into the deeper machine underneath all of it: why houses cannot stay affordable in an inflationary regime, why 70 percent of millennials lean socialist, the French Revolution warning about resentment versus greed, the controversial idea that government has started behaving like a cancer, and a proposal to invest every American in the S&P 500 from birth. They close on the economics of GTA 6 clearing 3 billion in pre sales and why AI is about to reshape the entire gaming industry. A wide ranging look at the choices defining tomorrow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know when you scroll past another headline about Elon Musk, and a part of you can’t help but wonder—is the system REALLY this unfair… or are we just missing something? In this episode, we're diving into the wild story of how Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, why so many people immediately called it a crime, and what’s actually broken in our economy (hint: it’s not what you think). If you’re sick of feeling like the game is rigged and want to REALLY understand what’s going on behind the scenes—buckle up.We’re breaking down how money truly works, what inflation is doing to your daily life, and why regular folks like Juan, a SpaceX welder turned millionaire, prove there’s actually more opportunity than most of us realize. Plus, you’ll get the brutal truth about modern financial systems, AI hype, market manipulation, and why those “burn it all down” hot takes are more destructive than you think.What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderPaleovalley: 30 for $36 https://bit.ly/PaleovalleyITOpusClip: Explore Agent Opus at https://agent.opus.pro/exploreIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact00:00 - Intro02:26 - Part 1: Yes, The Game Is Rigged10:50 - Part 2: What is Wealth & How is it Created?26:55 - Part 3: How to Deal with a Rigged GameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALESign up for my next FREE A.I. class here: https://tombilyeu.com/leverage-ai-july-9?utm_campaign=ai-masterclass&utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_content=post-260407-1Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu with Producer/Cohost Drew and channel Moderator, Ryan. In today’s episode, Tom dives into a whirlwind of global events and economic shake-ups. From chaotic Iranian negotiations that seesawed all weekend, to Israel’s hardline stance in Lebanon, the rise of the right in South America, and Xi Jinping’s crackdown on dissent—even for those outside China—they unpacks the truth behind the headlines.Tom questions the sustainability of current political strategies, analyzes the never-ending economic debates around inflation, government spending, and student loans, and dissects the cultural roots of conflict in the Middle East.Expect candid commentary on populism in the UK, why America is so deeply tied to Israel, and a powerful conversation about personal responsibility in the age of AI and social change. If you’re seeking bold perspectives on the forces shaping our world, this episode delivers unfiltered insight and actionable wisdom.Chapters:00:00 Online behavior vs real-life actions05:19 Iran nuclear inspection agreement13:18 Political upheaval and global tensions16:09 Progress on Middle East Peace Talks23:52 Grappling with extreme defense strategies27:05 How lobbying influences politicians34:26 Iran-Israel tensions and conflict38:52 Cultural responses to conflict42:35 Brexit, migration, and labor dynamics47:13 Economic growth and deregulation discussion54:25 Reflecting on Personal Challenges58:30 Discussing wealth tax impacts01:07:12 Student loan debt and consequences01:10:22 Discussing student loan discipline01:17:46 Student loan forgiveness debate01:23:32 Innovations changing survival challenges01:24:37 Devotion and service in religion01:34:12 Overcoming obstacles with small steps01:35:38 Struggling with AI advancementsSponsors: Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderPaleovalley: 30 for $36 https://bit.ly/PaleovalleyITOpusClip: Explore Agent Opus at https://agent.opus.pro/exploreIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory! In this powerful continuation, Tom dives deep with former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante to unravel the complex dynamics shaping America’s political and economic landscape. What would it take to restore faith in democracy and secure the future of the middle class? Together, they debate the difference between vision-driven leadership and populist emotion, confront the tough realities of economic uncertainty, and explore how individuals—against overwhelming odds—can build security and opportunity in their own lives. With honesty and urgency, this episode challenges us to think critically about the mechanisms driving society, the moral obligations we hold, and whether true change is even possible. Don’t miss this candid conversation on leadership, wealth, and the future of America.What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaudAI: Get 10% off with code IMPACT at https://plaud.ai/impactWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALESign up for my next FREE A.I. class here: https://tombilyeu.com/leverage-ai-july-9?utm_campaign=ai-masterclass&utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_content=post-260407-1Welcome back to another episode of The Tom Bilyeu Show with Tom and channel moderator, Ryan. The conversation today focused on the world's most pressing geopolitical flashpoints and the way they expose deeper truths about global power, economics, and cultural identity.One concept discussed was the fragile state of negotiations in international hotspots like the Strait of Hormuz, with the panel exploring how asymmetric warfare and economic leverage continue to shape the ambitions of nations such as Iran, Israel, Russia, and Ukraine. A key theme that emerged was the complex interplay between ideology, values, and survival, especially in the context of heated debates over immigration, assimilation, and national identity in the US, UK, and EU.The discussion explored controversial statements around the necessity of assimilation, the strengths and weaknesses of diversity, and the role of government in shaping individual and collective destinies. Several points were raised, including the long historical cycles of conflict, the evolution of tech and economics, and the personal responsibility each citizen bears in turbulent times.Whether addressing the failures of major powers to enforce order or the disruptive potential of rapid technological advancement, this episode challenges listeners to critically examine the values and realities that underpin our modern society.Chapters:00:00 Economic tensions in Strait of Hormuz09:00 Trump's negotiating strategy and leverage16:45 Losing faith in US power21:34 European support boosts Ukraine's defense27:07 Putin's Paranoia and Military Trust Issues28:15 Putin's potential future conflicts36:20 Middle East conflict escalation debate41:33 Rothschilds and British Empire influence47:32 Rothschild family and political influence52:12 Discussing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict55:01 Debating the Israel-Palestine conflict59:55 Discussing Cultural Identity and Values01:05:39 Economic impact of immigration policies01:15:15 Missing Jordan Peterson's Influence01:19:48 Cultural division and gaming industry01:23:49 Understanding assimilation in the USA01:27:01 Discussing kids coming out as trans01:34:41 Forming Interest-Based Groups01:42:13 Finding purpose in children's entertainment01:46:53 Frustration with U.S. economic policy01:49:34 Embracing resilience and innovation01:53:31 Signing off and well wishesSponsors:Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderPaleovalley: 30 for $36 https://bit.ly/PaleovalleyITIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactOpusClip: Explore Agent Opus at https://agent.opus.pro/exploreTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante for a deep-dive into the hidden mechanics shaping global affairs. Together, they unravel the complexities of America’s ongoing entanglement with Iran, explore the paradoxes of the military-industrial and financial complexes, and question the narratives spun by governments and media alike. Bustamante shares insider perspectives on why uncertainty in the Middle East can benefit American interests, the real motivations behind U.S. interventions, and why the nuclear threat from Iran may be more propaganda than reality. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation about power, legacy, and the uncertain future of global leadership in an era of accelerating change and systemic interdependence.What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaudAI: Get 10% off with code IMPACT at https://plaud.ai/impactWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sponsors: Pique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaudAI: Get 10% off with code IMPACT at https://plaud.ai/impactWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderWelcome back to another episode of The Tom Bilyeu Show with Cohost Drew and moderator, Ryan! The conversation focused on a whirlwind of pressing global and domestic issues shaping today’s world. The discussion explored the evolving negotiations between the US and Iran, questioning the mysterious terms of a new “deal” and the shifting sands of Middle Eastern politics. Several points were raised, including the challenges of US debt refinancing, the economic ripple effects of AI investment, and Japan’s pivotal role in global debt markets.One concept discussed was the increasing calls to overhaul tax policies, examining whether taxing capital gains like ordinary income truly addresses the nation’s financial woes—or if it instead threatens the innovation engine powering the US economy. The episode also tackled stories from the FBI’s headline-grabbing terror prevention efforts, to dramatic revelations involving non-profits and undercover operations, to the relentless advance of surveillance technology, including insect-sized drones.A key theme that emerged was the existential tension between government intervention, personal responsibility, and technological progress—with cultural, economic, and ethical implications unpacked at every turn. Whether examining the West’s response to social media, the future of AR glasses, or the cycle of business innovation and decline, the conversation painted a vivid picture of a world in flux, demanding both critical scrutiny and bold action.Chapters: 00:00 JD Vance on US-Iran negotiations07:56 Iran's strategy during US midterms11:29 Economic focus for Middle East peace22:33 Trump's economic leverage with Iran24:11 Economic strategies and potential impacts30:56 Questioning the drone attack plot38:22 Japan's economic challenges post-COVID39:37 AI investment and financial concerns44:51 Discussing new tax proposals53:42 Critique of Economic Approaches56:42 Inherited debt and tax myths01:02:07 Discussing budget cuts and taxation01:08:29 Discussing national debt solutions01:13:31 Criticism of Southern Poverty Law Center01:17:35 Questioning goodness of NGOs01:23:19 Privacy concerns in online safety01:27:50 Future of AR Glasses and Contacts01:32:53 Future AI and reality confusion01:41:15 Industry veterans discuss company failures01:44:01 Startup lifecycle and innovation turnover01:48:28 Reevaluating Game Development StrategiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, Tom Bilyeu tackles one of the biggest questions in modern investing: Is AI a bubble, or is there something even more dangerous at play? With $700 billion being spent on AI this year and 6.7 trillion projected by the decade’s end, we’re witnessing the largest financial bet in human history. But while valuations soar, the industry is drowning in debt, and revenues lag behind. Drawing on economic history—from British canals and railways to the dot-com bust—Tom Bilyeu reveals an unsettling pattern: transformative technologies often devastate their earliest investors, even as they reshape the world.In this episode, Tom Bilyeu breaks down why AI’s infrastructure challenge is different—and riskier—than anything we’ve seen before, explores how financial games can push risk onto unsuspecting investors, and shares what history can teach us about surviving and thriving in revolutionary times. If you want to avoid the landmines and position yourself on the winning side of the AI revolution, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaud: Get 10% off with code IMPACT at https://plaud.ai/impactWhatnot:Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let’s be real—California politics has officially crossed into full-blown chaos, and my jaw is on the floor. When election drama, viral tattoo scandals, and even AI outperforming humans all happen in one week, you KNOW you need Tom and Drew breaking it down for you. In today’s episode, Tom dives right into the wild world of mail-in ballots, voter ID controversy, fraud allegations, the truth about changing trendlines—and doesn’t shy away from the emotional side of why it matters (and why everyone is wound so tight right now). Drew jumps in as always with his own boots-on-the-ground experience, calling out the difference between internet noise and “IRL” reality at the voting centers. If you want a full, unfiltered, and sometimes uncomfortably honest take on California primaries, election integrity, and why everyone loses their minds every election cycle, pull up a seat.We’re not stopping there. Tom and Drew also take you into the heart of Middle East volatility—what’s REALLY going on between Israel and Iran, how Trump positions himself in negotiations, and why we keep ending up in endless quagmires. If you want to get smarter about what’s fueling the tension, this is your go-to. Oh, and for my fellow “I-just-want-boring-politics-back” sisters: there’s a moment in here that will have you nodding so hard your earbuds fall out.Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaud: Get 10% off with code IMPACT at https://plaud.ai/impactWhatnot:Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to PT 2 of the Tom Bilyeu x Tommy Robinson interview. This part of the conversation focuses on the challenges facing British identity and culture amidst rising tensions around immigration, assimilation, and national values. A key theme that emerged was the need for building a positive movement rooted in celebrating British traditions rather than focusing on opposition. The discussion explored the complexities of protest, community organization, and working with authorities to ensure peaceful demonstrations, as well as the impact of government control and media narratives.Several points were raised, including concerns about the integration of Muslim communities, the strain on social systems, and the influence of foreign investment on national infrastructure. The conversation also delved into historical examples, the importance of strong male role models, and the revival of Christian faith as potential steps toward rebuilding a unified and resilient society. Throughout the episode, the speakers emphasized the significance of political engagement, the necessity of open debate, and the pursuit of solutions that honor both tradition and inclusivity, while cautioning against the dangers of polarization and the erosion of national identity.Chapters: 00:00 Purpose of the movement04:06 Inviting Jordan and police relations07:00 Discussion on cultural integration challenges11:57 Halal policies in schools and prisons14:02 Views on immigration and benefits16:43 Concerns about national values and peace19:49 Controversy over Quran verse interpretation25:42 Resurgence of Christian faith in men28:42 Embracing American values and diversity31:25 Warning against manipulation and division35:43 Finding a path from pub life36:32 Men and women's societal roles40:51 Discussing political change and awakening42:53 Closing and subscribe reminderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sponsors: Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tomWhatnot:Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactWelcome to another electrifying episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! Today’s show dives deep into the wild world of AI—both its radical promise and the hidden risks shaking up the markets and society at large. Joining Tom Bilyeu is Ryan (channel moderator), as they unpack the latest on upcoming game-changing AI IPOs like SpaceX/X.AI, Anthropic, and OpenAI, and why everyday investors need to be cautious amidst the frenzy.We’ll explore how sweeping regulatory changes and sky-high valuations might signal trouble beneath all the hype, and why retail investors could be left holding the bag. Tom Bilyeu pulls no punches digging into Canada’s controversial AI policy, the global race for AI supremacy, and the “risk waterfall” threatening bubble-era losses for those not paying attention.But it’s not all heavy news—get ready for our Friday Funnies, a look at viral stories (from Legos to Hunter Biden’s social media renaissance), and a candid conversation about meaning, AI’s impacts, and the future of human purpose in an age of rapid change.Strap in: this is a wide-ranging, fast-paced ride through the headlines, hype cycles, and hard truths defining our transformational moment in tech and culture.Chapters: 00:00 SpaceX IPO and Nasdaq changes05:07 SpaceX IPO as a liquidity event14:31 AI investment risks and potential17:24 AI investment caution and trends23:13 Understanding investment and index basics32:35 Accountability in AI development38:18 Learning to Self-Educate and Compete44:14 Finding personal meaning without AI44:53 Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life52:37 Dario Amadei and game theory discussions58:06 AI and understanding consequences01:02:18 Distrust in Government and Law01:05:56 Body cam footage controversy01:15:45 Cultural product misalignment discussion01:19:15 Global supply chain concerns01:23:31 Understanding global competition dynamics01:30:54 Discussing a grounding conversation01:32:39 Discussing political discourseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's conversation between Impact Theory host Tom Bilyeu and Tommy Robinson focuses on the rapid demographic and cultural shifts currently reshaping cities across the West, with particular emphasis on immigration, identity, and social cohesion. One concept discussed was how these changes are sparking some of the most contentious and consequential debates of the coming decade. A key theme that emerged was the tension between traditional national identity and values, and the effects of multicultural communities—particularly how integration, or the lack thereof, shapes perceptions of safety, belonging, and the preservation of cultural norms.The discussion explored personal experiences of growing up in a changing community, the challenges of assimilation, and the feeling of being unable to openly discuss sensitive issues due to fears of being labeled or facing legal and social repercussions. Several points were raised, including concerns over political correctness, the role of government and corporations in mass immigration policies, and the resulting impact on community values and public discourse.Listeners can expect a deep dive into not only the lived realities behind these societal changes, but also the broader forces—political, economic, and cultural—that drive and shape them. The episode presents a controversial and candid examination of what is at stake for the future, and invites audiences to reflect on the values that define collective identity and community in an increasingly complex world.Chapters:00:00 UK immigration and political context16:52 Discussing causes of public outrage21:35 Discussing the George Floyd case39:40 The influence of ideological beliefs52:00 Discussing racial justice and perspectives54:06 Nelson Mandela's Vision for Unity01:10:30 Discussing labor and economic factors01:19:06 AI's role in modern society01:30:53 Modern struggles and wealth disparity01:44:37 Questioning female representation in gaming01:46:50 Discussion on attractive character design02:04:16 Issues with police response to stabbing02:07:34 Obsessing over achieving goalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another intense episode of The Tom Bilyeu Show. Today, Tom & Co-host Drew tackle some of the most divisive and urgent headlines shaping global discourse. In the wake of the shocking body cam footage revealing Henry Nowak's final moments and the resulting riots across the UK, Tom explores the viral online comparisons between Britain’s response to the deaths of George Floyd and Henry Nowak, digging into the broader implications for culture, politics, and the escalating tensions around immigration and anti-white bias.They break down the details: the fatal altercation, two-tiered policing, and the ripple effect this incident has had—drawing in political leaders, fueling protests, and exposing perceived double standards in justice and public outrage. The conversation delves deep into the roots of these societal clashes, including how narratives around victimhood, race, and ideology are amplifying divisions both in the UK and beyond.But the episode doesn’t stop there—world events from Russia’s attack on Ukraine, to debates over the government’s role in AI, to controversies igniting the gaming world, all collide in this multi-faceted discussion. Buckle up for a powerful and nuanced conversation that doesn’t shy away from the hard questions.00:00 UK immigration and political context16:52 Discussing causes of public outrage21:35 Discussing the George Floyd case39:40 The influence of ideological beliefs52:00 Discussing racial justice and perspectives54:06 Nelson Mandela's Vision for Unity01:10:30 Discussing labor and economic factors01:19:06 AI's role in modern society01:30:53 Modern struggles and wealth disparity01:44:37 Questioning female representation in gaming01:46:50 Discussion on attractive character design02:04:16 Issues with police response to stabbing02:07:34 Obsessing over achieving goalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, Tom Bilyeu dives deep into one of the most provocative questions facing science and philosophy: Do we really have free will, or are we all just highly sophisticated NPCs—non-player characters—running a program inside a vast, resource-efficient simulation? Drawing on groundbreaking neuroscience experiments, the story of Phineas Gage, quantum mechanics, and the work of leading thinkers like Robert Sapolsky, Tom Bilyeu challenges everything we think we know about choice, consciousness, and the true nature of reality.But this isn’t an episode about nihilism. Instead, Tom Bilyeu reveals why embracing the truth of a stochastically deterministic universe can actually make life feel more meaningful, freeing us from the weight of the past and inspiring us to make the most of every moment—programmed or not. Get ready to question your assumptions and see the world from a whole new perspective.Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tomWhatnot: AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this episode, Tom is joined by returning co-host Drew and team member Ryan to dive into some of the most pressing topics shaping our world today. The discussion kicks off with celebrations—both personal and technological—as Drew shares his recent experience producing a short film and Tom breaks down the astonishing advancements in AI, notably Claude Opus 4.8’s breakthrough performance on "humanity’s last exam."The conversation evolves to explore the implications of AI for the job market, society, and creativity, as Tom and Drew challenge the widespread fears and hype around artificial general intelligence. They examine the paradoxical effects of technological disruption, the shifting landscape of employment, and the need for personal adaptability amidst rapid change. The team also tackles recent events ranging from protests at ICE facilities and global political developments in Iran to economic impacts of rising energy prices and cultural upheaval seen in global sports celebrations.With lively audience engagement and thought-provoking super chats, this episode delivers a sharp, no-holds-barred analysis on how technology, culture, and leadership are intertwining to shape our future. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or just trying to figure out your next move in a rapidly changing world, tune in for a masterclass in adaptation, resilience, and critical thinking.Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tomWhatnot: AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real talk: if you’ve ever felt powerless or trapped by the “way things are,” THIS half of the conversation might change your entire reality. I push Simon Dixon even further—how do the powers that be see the next phase? Why are countries like China and blocks like BRICS rising (and what does “multipolar world” even mean for the rest of us)? What about the average person—do we even stand a chance?We dive into the macro shifts happening under the surface—from America’s last gasp of extraction, to how China leverages its own rules, to multipolarity in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. But it’s not just doom: Simon lays out the actual escape routes, from Bitcoin to local sovereignty, and the radical (surprisingly practical!) ways we can reclaim autonomy right now. Don’t miss the Satoshi Nakamoto bombshell at the end—why Bitcoin may have started as an “op,” and why true self-custody is your ticket to freedom. Ketone IQ: Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/IMPACT⁠ for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠https://quince.com/impactpod⁠AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at ⁠business.att.com⁠Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at ⁠https://monetarymetals.com/impact⁠AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT ⁠https://aquatru.com⁠Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at ⁠https://truemed.com/impact⁠Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠https://incogni.com/impact⁠Pique: 20% off at ⁠https://piquelife.com/impact⁠Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/call⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠:⁠https://tombilyeu.com/⁠**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live! On today’s episode, Tom is joined by his beloved wife, Lisa, for a deep dive into this week’s economic and political turbulence. From explosive AI valuations and the dangers of narrative-driven investing to provocative policy proposals—including California’s potential billionaire wealth tax and Newsom’s contentious plan to tax Trump’s anti-weaponization fund—nothing is off the table. We discuss historical lessons in economic bubbles, strategies for surviving inflation and debt, and the core mechanics of how assets, taxes, and government policy interact to shape everyone’s financial future. Plus, Tom unpacks the story behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina, the role of unions, and shocking claims about what taxpayer dollars are funding. Whether you’re an investor trying to protect your portfolio or simply want to understand the forces shaping your wallet, this episode is packed with first-principles thinking, candid debate, and actionable insights to empower your decisions in uncertain times. Chapter Notes: 00:00 Understanding narrative vs. fundamental investing 07:13 Investing in AI and infrastructure 13:20 Diversifying investments across assets 20:07 Understanding body biology at Quest 21:28 Discovering the Eurodollar market 29:31 Entrepreneurship over saving for wealth 33:42 Discussion on tax distribution 37:29 Government control and economic impact 47:11 Debating area's affordability and value 50:30 Debate over Trump's legal defense fund 54:48 Discussing January 6th repercussions 01:00:36 Discussing personal assumptions and surprises 01:08:23 Questioning personal beliefs and goals 01:11:32 Intellectual humility and growth 01:16:44 Peter Thiel's global relocation plans 01:20:44 Concerns about political leadership 01:28:49 Armed gangs in Canada 01:30:55 Discussing left vs right politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part 1: Who Really Runs the World? Simon Dixon Exposes the Power Structures You’re Not Meant to See Okay, buckle up—today’s episode is not for the faint of heart. I sat down with Simon Dixon, legendary investor, Bitcoin OG, and ex-investment banker, and let’s just say he’s not here to sugarcoat anything about who actually controls our money, our governments, and, yes—our lives. If you’ve ever felt like the system is rigged, but couldn’t put your finger on how, Simon paints the clearest, most disturbing picture of the power structures you never learned about in school. With every word, he pulls back the curtain on the “complexes”—military, financial, technological—that quietly shape global events. We go deep on how fiat currency is manufactured, why every government seems totally bought, and why your political choices may be more of an illusion than you’ve ever realized. (Seriously, if you care about understanding global power, wealth concentration, and what REALLY drives war and society, you need this episode.) SHOWNOTES [00:00] Simon Dixon’s Introduction: From investment banker to Bitcoin investor—why he’s the ultimate insider-outsider. [00:40] What is a “power structure”? Military, Financial, and Technological industrial complexes explained. [03:00] How profit and war are inextricably linked, and why companies truly “need” ongoing conflict. [04:17] Where does government fit? Why politicians are just actors and the real control lies elsewhere. [07:38] Understanding central banking: Why money is debt, and how the entire system is designed as a Ponzi scheme. [15:05] How the monetary system traps everyone with credit, debt, and obligations that literally cannot be repaid. [19:07] How politicians become useful to lobbyists, and how that advances careers (not people’s interests) [27:00] How net worth and CEO “success” are always, always conditional on compliance with the financial industrial complex. [34:51] The origin story of Israel, the British Empire, military profit—and how war and resource acquisition drive everything. [41:49] Why new technologies are tested in war zones, and how surveillance, data, and state control evolve from there. [46:20] How the system manufactures “acceptable” narratives: manipulating humanitarian crises for profit and power. [52:39] Who owns what? How wealth gets concentrated and why 10% control 92% of the global stock market. [54:11] Israel’s alignment with military industrial complex and why endless war is a business model. [57:07] Egypt’s resistance, IMF debt, and the mechanics of ending empires. [01:02:13] Enter BlackRock: Mortgage-backed securities, global asset management, and controlling IF a company “lives or dies.” [01:07:22] How BlackRock’s “Aladdin” leverages $25 trillion to scenario-plan global finance. [01:14:17] Iran, Venezuela, and engineered economic collapse—how currency warfare destabilizes nations for profit. Simon Dixon’s Handles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simondixon21 Blog: https://simondixon.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SimonDixonTwitt Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu and special guest co-host Lisa Bilyeu. Broadcasting from their home studio, Tom and Lisa dive deep into the latest headlines and societal shifts that are shaping our world. In this episode, they tackle pressing topics, including the chaotic state of U.S.-Iran negotiations and what it signals about America's global standing, the Pope's recent "holy war" on artificial intelligence and its implications for humanity, controversial property rights proposals in New York City, and the alarming erosion of free speech in the West. Through candid conversation and contrasting perspectives, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu explore the intersection of logic, emotion, politics, and technology—challenging listeners to think critically about the future of democracy, individual rights, and the ever-accelerating influence of AI. Whether wrestling with philosophical debates on liberty, obligations to country, or the pitfalls of authoritarianism and collectivism, this episode pulls no punches and invites you to join the conversation on the issues that matter most. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Part 1: The Economic Maginot Line Was Just Breached 07:50 - Part 2: The Inflation Cage Is Closing 14:06 - Part 3: The Stock Market is Becoming Irrational What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact In today's episode, we break down Tommy Robinson's massive London rally, what the crowd size actually reveals about Britain's immigration breaking point, and why the values collision happening across the West can no longer be ignored. We dive into Trump's brand new $1.776 billion DOJ fund — the so-called "anti-weaponization" payout — and unpack why this looks less like justice for the wrongly persecuted and more like a president quietly pardoning himself. We wade into one of the most consequential primary defeats in recent memory — Thomas Massie's loss to an AIPAC-backed challenger — and what the demographic breakdown reveals about who's actually being radicalized when billionaires try to buy elections in the social media age. tom bilyeu, impact theory, tom bilyeu show, weekly recap, tommy robinson, tommy robinson rally, london rally, uk immigration, britain immigration crisis, immigration debate, values collision, mass immigration, trump doj, trump slush fund, 1.7 billion fund, trump anti weaponization, trump pardon, doj corruption, trump corruption, thomas massie, massie primary, massie loses, aipac, aipac money, aipac influence, israel lobby, congressional primary, political corruption, political commentary, news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In part two of this dynamic conversation, Tom Bilyeu sits down with entrepreneur and author Daniel Priestley to unpack the hidden forces shaping today's economic landscape. Together, they dig deep into models of wealth redistribution, the power—and peril—of technological disruption, and why some countries like those in the Nordics seem to make social safety nets work, while others struggle. Daniel Priestley pulls back the curtain on what really drives inequality in the modern era, from government competence to the impact of repeated technological revolutions. The discussion tackles hot topics like universal basic income, the role of sovereign wealth funds, and what future generations can expect as artificial intelligence reaches an inflection point. Whether you’re curious about the fate of the middle class, the future of property ownership, or how to stay ahead in a shifting economy, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and bold predictions. Buckle up for a riveting exploration of economics, technology, and the very rules that will define our future. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Follow Daniel Priestley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpriestleyTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanielPriestleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestleyWebsite: https://danielpriestley.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's final London episode, we dig into the unverified Iran framework reportedly brokered between the US and Tehran — a 30-day pause that may have more to do with calming a fracturing bond market than ending a war. Joining Tom is Drew, who walks us through the leaked terms, why Netanyahu reportedly had "his hair on fire" on a call with Trump, and what Israel's rumored surprise strike could mean for any path to a permanent deal. From there, the conversation widens into the wealth extraction lens on modern warfare, the three industrial complexes running the show, and the four simultaneous bond markets flashing historic warning signs. Tom breaks down the Cape ratio hitting levels not seen since 1929 and 1999, walks through his own personal portfolio (three years in cash, Bitcoin, gold, short-term US debt, and broad diversification), and explains why timing the market is a fool's errand compared to building a thesis. We also cover Bernie Sanders' new bill to cap super PAC contributions at $5K — a rare moment of cross-aisle agreement for Tom — alongside a brutal point-by-point dismantling of California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer's claim that we just need to "tax billionaires more." Spoiler: per-capita inflation-adjusted spending on transportation, healthcare, and education is already up 50%, 100%, and 700% respectively since 1952. The problem isn't taxation. It's competence. Plus: the largest autism fraud case in US history out of Minnesota, AOC's brown-water data center stunt that Tom calls "treasonous," Jeff Bezos predicting AI will let one spouse leave the workforce, the AI-made film premiering at Cannes, Spotify and Universal's new AI remix licensing deal, the Figure robot running 200 hours error-free, and a viral CEO firing his entire HR department. Whether you're here for the geopolitics, the macro economics, or Tom's no-anonymous-feedback management philosophy, this episode covers a lot of ground from the road. Hit subscribe. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact tom bilyeu, impact theory, tom bilyeu show, tom bilyeu live, drew, iran ceasefire, trump iran, netanyahu, israel iran, ukraine russia, bond market, cape ratio, jeff bezos ai, bernie sanders super pac, tom steyer, tax the rich, billionaire tax, minnesota fraud, feeding our future, jd vance, aoc data center, ai film cannes, spotify ai, universal music ai, figure robot, asmongold ai, tommy robinson, mamdani, money in politics, wealth extraction, citizens united, london podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's up, guys? Today, I am fired up to bring you an essential episode with serial entrepreneur, author, and economic thought leader Daniel Priestley. Daniel is an expert on entrepreneurship, the future of work, and how technology is driving long-term societal disruption. With a powerful grasp of history and a keen eye on where things are heading, Daniel breaks down everything you need to understand about economic revolutions, inequality, and why socialism is suddenly such a big talking point. In this conversation, Daniel and I dive deep into how AI, rising inflation, and broken social contracts are setting the stage for massive change—and what that means for all of us. He shares the blueprint history provides for moving beyond economic stagnation, what fuels resentment and unrest, and why understanding competition, ownership, and values is vital if you want to thrive in today’s world. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of the real drivers behind economic turmoil, why surface solutions like simple wealth redistribution miss the mark, and how you can position yourself to survive and win, no matter how crazy the system gets. If this episode brings you value, please leave us a review—it’s the best way to help us reach more ambitious minds like yours who are ready to break through and unlock their potential. I’m Tom Bilyeu, and welcome to Impact Theory. Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Follow Daniel Priestley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpriestleyTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanielPriestleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestleyWebsite: https://danielpriestley.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom and Drew break down a stacked news day starting with the Trump DOJ signing off on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement that wraps up Trump's pending lawsuits and grants tax-investigation immunity to him, Donald Jr., Eric, and the Trump Organization for any returns filed before the investigation date. Tom unpacks why this functions as a soft self-pardon, why the slush fund framing is structurally dangerous regardless of the merits, and why presidents need to operate knowing every move will be scrutinized after they leave office. From there, the guys get into Trump claiming he paused a bombing campaign against Iran an hour before it was set to launch at the request of GCC nations, US bond yields hitting their highest level since 2007, and the AIPAC-funded primary takedown of Thomas Massie in Kentucky — the one Congressman wearing a pin tracking the national debt, now removed by lobby money in the most naked display of money-in-politics this cycle. Tom delivers an extended argument on the overproduction of elites — why too many people are being pushed into white-collar tracks the economy can't reward, how this fuels the resentment cycle driving political instability, and why historical empires (including pre-Revolution France) collapsed under the same dynamic. He walks through the Niall Ferguson book on the Rothschilds as a case study for understanding the meta-rules of how the world actually works, and pushes back hard against the Jeff Bezos pitch to exempt lower earners from federal taxes — arguing that everyone paying in is the only mechanism that keeps the government accountable. Plus: Mark Zuckerberg's leaked audio explaining why Meta is recording employee computer use to train AI amid the layoffs, why Tom is heading to Piers Morgan to debate AI displacement, how Kobe Bryant's pivot from basketball to filmmaking models the right mindset for navigating technological disruption, Ashley St. Clair's claim that Elon had access to 2024 election data, and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson saying she "felt seen" being called a communist by Trump. This one is dense. Tom is in deep-dive mode the whole episode, particularly on the central banking and inflation theft mechanics that he argues are the real engine behind almost every political fight currently dominating the news cycle. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Tom Bilyeu, Impact Theory, Drew, Trump DOJ settlement, Trump tax immunity, IRS slush fund, 1.776 billion, Trump Iran bombing paused, US bond yields 2026, Thomas Massie AIPAC, Massie Kentucky primary, money in politics, Mark Zuckerberg leaked audio, Meta AI surveillance, AI layoffs, Piers Morgan, Katie Wilson Seattle mayor, communist mayor, Jeff Bezos taxes, nurse in Queens, overproduction of elites, Niall Ferguson Rothschild, French Revolution, inflation theft, central banking, Ashley St Clair Elon, 2024 election data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s deep dive, we’re unpacking the often-misunderstood story of Sweden’s economic transformation—and the crucial lessons it holds for America. Our host challenges the popular narrative that Sweden’s “Nordic model” is a socialist success story, revealing instead how excessive wealth redistribution led to Sweden’s economic collapse in the 1990s. We’ll explore how the country’s dramatic shift toward market reforms reignited innovation and prosperity, and why attempts to replicate a large-scale welfare state—without robust economic growth—are doomed to fail. Drawing on global case studies, tax migration, and the pitfalls of top-down controls, you’ll learn why wealth creation must come before redistribution, and why real solutions require fiscal discipline and honest debate about the costs of our social programs. If you’ve ever wondered what America can—and can’t—learn from Sweden, this episode is for you. 00:00 - Intro 02:33 - Part 1: The Real Sweden — How They Killed the Nordic Model and Got Rich 07:04 - Part 2: The Power Law of Prosperity — Why Socialism Fails at Scale 20:03 - Part 3: How Every Bloated Welfare State Eventually Collapses 26:39 - Part 4: The Path Forward — How America Avoids Sweden's Mistake What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people think that space-time and the physical universe are the ultimate reality—something solid and unchangeable, governed by the laws of physics. But what if that's just the tip of the iceberg? What if our everyday experience is nothing more than a kind of VR headset, a useful interface that hides the deeper layers of reality from us? I find this idea not only fascinating, but increasingly convincing, especially as breakthroughs in both physics and computational theory keep bending the boundaries of what's possible. To challenge our assumptions and help us explore what's really behind the headset, I bring you today's guest—a cognitive scientist who argues that space-time is not fundamental, and that consciousness might be the true base reality. He believes that if we figure out the code underlying the simulation, we could unlock possibilities that make nuclear weapons look like firecrackers—and that the future of science is about to blow our collective minds. With that in mind, I bring you Donald Hoffman. Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks To Our Sponsor Kalshi: http://kalshi.com/r/IMPACT Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, coming to you live from London! In this episode, Tom and Drew dive into a whirlwind of urgent headlines and provocative issues facing the world today. From explosive allegations of insider trading against President Trump—with a staggering 3,700 stock trades in the first quarter of 2026 alone—to the ongoing controversy around politicians trading stocks, Tom does not hold back on why this is a dangerous conflict of interest threatening democracy. The episode also explores the escalating political battle in Kentucky, where APAC-backed super PACs are pouring unprecedented levels of funding to unseat Congressman Massie, igniting fresh debates about the corrosive role of money in politics. Tom and Drew break down the surge of government fraud investigations, the challenging realities of fraud in both red and blue states, and dissect the latest tech stories—including the wild results of AI agents left unsupervised in virtual simulations. Across the pond, the duo reflects on attending a massive—and contentious—Tommy Robinson rally in London, offering on-the-ground insights into the simmering immigration debate and cultural clashes reshaping the UK and the West. Plus: tinfoil-hat-worthy discussion on the rise of tick-borne meat allergies and whether elite meddling is behind it all. With robust debates, sharp analysis, and live audience questions, this episode promises to challenge assumptions and pull back the curtain on the powerful interests shaping our world right now. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live, broadcasting straight from London, where Tom Bilyeu and Drew break down the world's most pressing news, geopolitical power plays, and technological disruptions. In this episode, they unpack the historic Trump-Xi summit in China — what it means for the Thucydides Trap, dollar diplomacy, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the looming question of Taiwan — and why Trump bringing 20 of the world's biggest CEOs (Musk, Huang, Cook, Boeing, BlackRock, Goldman) may signal the most important pivot in modern US foreign policy. The conversation moves into the Bernie Sanders and AOC bill to freeze every AI data center in the country, why young people and women are leading the pushback, and why Tom argues this is a Manhattan Project moment we cannot afford to lose to China. They debate whether AI is a doomsday weapon or the path to an age of abundance, the real cause of resentment driving anti-AI sentiment, and what happens to the workforce when the Industrial Revolution plays out in five years instead of one hundred. From there, Tom and Drew take on Kamala Harris's new policy pitch and the Democratic Party's identity crisis, Gavin Newsom's "balanced budget" sleight of hand, what Tom learned doing a deep dive on the Nordic model (spoiler: Sweden is begging us to stop calling them socialist), the math problem of open borders plus a welfare state, and why Christopher Nolan's Odyssey casting has the internet at war before the movie even hits theaters. If you want no-nonsense geopolitical analysis, a brutally honest take on AI's impact on your future, and a call to greater personal responsibility in a populist moment, this episode cuts through the noise with clarity, history, and a little bit of humor. Ketone IQ: Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/IMPACT⁠ for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠https://quince.com/impactpod⁠Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at ⁠https://monetarymetals.com/impact⁠Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at ⁠https://truemed.com/impact⁠AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at ⁠business.att.com⁠Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠https://incogni.com/impact⁠Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/Theory⁠Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at ⁠https://quo.com/impact⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠:  ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠:  ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/call⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Tom Bilyeu, Drew, Tom Bilyeu Show, Trump Xi summit, US China relations, Thucydides Trap, dollar diplomacy, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Taiwan, rare earths, Xi Jinping, AI data centers, Bernie Sanders, AOC, Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, Kevin O'Leary, AGI, fast takeoff, AI race, China AI, Manhattan Project, age of abundance, job displacement, female dominated jobs, Kamala Harris, Supreme Court ethics, Clarence Thomas, gerrymandering, populism, Gavin Newsom, California budget, Nordic model, Sweden socialism, Mamdani, open borders, welfare state, immigration, Christopher Nolan, Odyssey, modern audience, GTA 6, Fourth Turning, geopolitics, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s mind-bending episode, Tom sits down with cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman, who challenges everything you think you know about reality, consciousness, and the very fabric of our universe. What if the world around us isn’t the fundamental base of existence, but rather, nothing more than a meticulously rendered simulation—an efficient computational interface, like a high-tech headset, designed to help us survive, not reveal the truth?Together, Tom and Donald dive deep into groundbreaking theories emerging from the frontlines of quantum physics and mathematics, including “positive geometries” and the idea that spacetime is not fundamental. They break down complex scientific concepts—like Markov chains and the hard problem of consciousness—into compelling metaphors drawn from video games, virtual reality, and computation.Throughout the conversation, they grapple with the illusion of free will, the meaning of “base reality,” and whether consciousness is ultimately all there is—hinting at a future where understanding the software outside the headset could make today’s technology look like child’s play. Whether you’re a skeptic, a seeker, or just driven by unending curiosity, you’re in for an episode that could forever shift your perception of what it means to be real. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live, where Tom and Ryan break down the world's biggest stories, the policy fights nobody wants to have honestly, and the technological shifts quietly rewriting the next decade. With Drew out sick, Ryan steps in to dig into Trump's high-stakes Beijing summit — 17 of America's most powerful CEOs in tow, rare earth metals on the table, Boeing chasing a 500-jet deal, and Xi Jinping playing the long game from a position of patient strength. The conversation expands into the Cold War 2.0 reality unfolding on US soil, as the mayor of Arcadia, California admits to acting as a foreign agent of China — and Tom unpacks why this is likely the tip of a much deeper iceberg involving farmland purchases, property near military bases, and influence operations the US has been slow to confront. From there, Tom delivers a brutal real-talk audit of Mamdani's balanced New York City budget, the Pieta Terror tax, and why the Nordic model everyone keeps invoking hasn't actually existed in Sweden for decades — using a deep economic breakdown of how Sweden quietly became one of the most capitalist countries in Europe, with more billionaires per capita than America. Then things get spicy: AI is coming for female-dominated white-collar jobs first, men are quietly migrating into the trades and data center construction, and Tom argues the unexpected force creating a new wave of "trad wives" won't be religion — it'll be ChatGPT. Plus: real-life Gundam mechs in Japan, why social safety nets don't scale past 100 million people, the Thucydides Trap looming over US-China relations, post-WWII tax rates and the myth of the 90% bracket, and a sharp closing exchange between Tom and Ryan on ambition, hormones, and whether women "wearing the pants" and women being highly capable are actually the same conversation. If you want geopolitics without the cable news spin, economics without the bumper sticker slogans, and a host willing to praise his political opposite when they get something right — this episode delivers honesty, history, and the kind of clarity that's getting harder to find. 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Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most mind-bending questions of our time: Are we living in a simulation? Our journey begins with Frank Drake’s famous equation, which predicts that our galaxy should be brimming with alien civilizations—yet, the universe remains eerily silent. This contradiction, known as the Fermi Paradox, leads us into a four-part exploration where we’ll challenge everything you think you know about reality. From the possibility of self-replicating machines and the uncanny fine-tuning of the universe's physical constants, to the strange “resolution limits” that hint at the pixelation of reality, and the mysterious way mathematics seems to be woven into the very fabric of the cosmos—today’s episode will walk you through brick by brick evidence drawn from the frontiers of physics and philosophy. Get ready, as we question the nature of existence itself, and consider if the simulation hypothesis is not just science fiction—but the most compelling framework to explain the deepest mysteries of our universe. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - Part 1: The Silence of the Universe Demands an Explanation 09:18 - Part 2: The Universe Appears to Be Custom Built Just For Us 16:19 - Part 3: Reality Has a Floor That We Can’t Get Beneath 19:24 - Part 4: The Universe Is Made of Math, So the Simulation Can Run Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live, where Tom Bilyeu and Drew break down the world’s most pressing news, cultural shifts, and technological disruptions. In this episode, they dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its impact on recent graduates and the workforce, the unfolding drama surrounding the Iran nuclear deal and U.S. foreign policy, and the rising tensions in global hotspots from Ukraine to Taiwan. The conversation doesn’t stop there—they take on controversial domestic topics including rent control, homelessness, the economic pitfalls of government-run initiatives like California's free diaper program, and the polarization infecting local and national politics. Tom Bilyeu and Drew also discuss how AI is poised to reshape female-dominated industries, the psychology behind resentment and populism in America, and the future of automation, including the emergence of domestic and battle-ready robots. If you’re looking for no-nonsense analysis, a dose of history, and a call to greater personal responsibility in these turbulent times, this episode cuts through the noise with honesty, clarity, and a little bit of humor. Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu AI, artificial intelligence, Industrial Revolution, Iran, Trump, Project Freedom, Netanyahu, Ukraine war, Putin, commencement speaker, job displacement, female dominated jobs, AI replacement, Industrial Revolution impact, generative AI, data centers, debt, corporate ladder, personal responsibility, political ads, midterms, US-Iran nuclear deal, Greater North America, China, Taiwan, supply chain, wealth disparity, rent control, housing crisis, NGOs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Tom and Drew dive into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence — from breakthroughs that could reshape how we interact with technology, to stories that blur the line between human and machine in ways nobody fully anticipated. Joining Tom is Drew, who brings sharp perspective on the week's biggest AI developments — including a wearable system that can physically guide human movement, and what that means for the future of human autonomy. Tom and Drew dive into one of the most heated economic debates in politics right now — can you actually earn $1 billion, or is extreme wealth inherently built on exploitation? When AOC claimed that billionaire wealth is "unearned," Tom Bilyeu pushed back hard, breaking down the mechanics of value creation, voluntary market transactions, and what net worth actually means versus money in your pocket. Tom and Drew break down what's really happening with the Iran conflict — and why the official narrative doesn't hold up to scrutiny. From the moment "Operation Epic Fury" was declared a success, something didn't add up. Tom walks through why Project Freedom appears to have caused more problems than it solved, how Iran continues to resist every form of pressure the U.S. has applied, and the sobering reason why the Iranian regime simply cannot afford to capitulate — no matter the cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this riveting second part of their conversation, Tom Bilyeu sits down again with evolutionary psychologist and author Dr. Gad Saad to unpack the dangers of 'suicidal empathy,' cultural differences in value systems, and the unintended consequences of unchecked compassion within Western societies. Together, they explore why the West often fails to understand reciprocal relationships, the impact of demographic shifts, and how a lack of 'cultural theory of mind' can lead to disastrous policy decisions. Dr. Gad Saad draws on evolutionary psychology to explain everything from immigration dynamics to the feminization of institutions, and offers sharp commentary on political polarization, economic responsibility, and the importance of values in sustaining a civilization. Get ready for a thought-provoking, at times provocative, dialogue that questions the very foundations of empathy, responsibility, and what it means to safeguard a culture’s future. Pre-order "Suicidal Empathy" wherever books are sold. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/GadSaad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLH7qUqM0PLieCVaHA7RegA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.gadsaad The Saad Truth Podcast: https://thesaadtruth.com 00:00 Discussing demographic changes in Europe 07:03 America's immigrant roots and challenges 14:29 Cultural empathy and its challenges 20:41 Language etiquette in Lebanon and Quebec 25:33 Challenging stereotypes and assumptions 29:26 Critique of welfare systems 33:41 Critique of government overreach 40:26 A friendship ended over Trump 44:55 Discussing the Enigma of Reason 52:48 Women leaders in academia 55:58 Challenging stereotypes and harsh realities 59:17 Discussing gender traits in academia What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, where today’s episode tackles the chaos and complexity of our rapidly changing world. From escalating tensions in the Middle East and the geopolitical chessboard around Iran, to the domestic battles over tariffs, manufacturing, and the future of America’s middle class, Tom Bilyeu digs deep into the realities that shape our moment. We’ll break down how international conflicts could shape global economics, why the war of narratives is as important as the war on the ground, and how U.S. political choices impact everything from oil prices to AI development. We’ll also look at the role of Congress versus executive power, the unintended consequences of economic sanctions, and the ongoing struggle to restore opportunity for America’s working class. And that’s just the beginning — Tom Bilyeu and the team dive into everything from the drug-fueled shifts in human relationships, to the accelerating rise of robotics, to the existential debates over democracy, regulation, and the fabric of society itself. If you’re ready for a fast-paced, unsparing, and deeply insightful journey across today’s most pressing issues, you’re in the right place. Let’s jump in! Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory! In today’s episode, Tom Bilyeu sits down with returning guest Dr. Gad Saad, evolutionary behavioral scientist and author, for a provocative and deeply insightful conversation about the rise of antisemitism, conspiracy theories, and the complexities of cultural values in the modern world. Dr. Gad Saad unpacks his viral critique of Tucker Carlson, explains the psychological roots of Jew hatred, and explores how identity, history, and cultural dynamics shape both prejudice and excellence. The discussion ranges from the misunderstood role of Jewish organizations like Chabad, to the repeating cycles of scapegoating throughout history, and the “punching above their weight” phenomenon seen in Jewish communities globally. Together, Tom Bilyeu and Dr. Gad Saad take on tough questions about immigration, the expansionary nature of ideologies, the limits of empathy, and whether Western societies are putting themselves at risk through unchecked compassion. Revealing, controversial, and refreshingly honest, this episode challenges you to reevaluate the beliefs and biases driving today’s social conflicts—and to consider the power of values, heritage, and evolutionary psychology in shaping our world. The Tucker Carlson Tweet That Started It All 00:00 Chabad: Who They Really Are (Not a Global Conspiracy) 00:54 What’s Behind the Tucker Claims? Parsing Fact from Fiction 02:49 The Repeat Cycle of Antisemitism in Culture 05:13 Self-Serving Bias: Why Humans Always Need a Scapegoat 13:02 The Shark Attacks Conspiracy — and How Blame Gets Assigned 14:18 Market Dominant Minorities: The Real Source of Jewish Success? 16:22 Jewish Culture: Shame, Excellence & Outsider Status 19:01 Historical Analysis: Why Jews Prize Learning Over Land 19:57 Insular Cultures and How Power Gets Built (Finance, Politics & More) 21:06 The Money, the Power, and the Seeds of Jealousy 22:38 Why Every Economic Downturn Revives Old Conspiracies 22:53 Israel, Islam and the Global Power Game — How They Actually Compare 24:04 Colonizer Myths, Religious Expansion & Double Standards 25:14 Islam, Dhimmi Status & The Sword — The True History 25:59 Proselytizing vs Exclusion: Judaism and Islam Contrasted 27:07 The Scale Problem: Radicalism, Violence & Misplaced Equivalence 34:00 Why “Most Muslims Are Nice” Doesn’t Change the Data 40:27 Western Blind Spots: Cultural Anxiety & Moral Frameworks 43:07 Follow Dr. Gad Saad:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/GadSaadYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GadSaadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gadsaadPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSaadTruthWebsite: https://www.gadsaad.com/ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, Tom Bilyeu and Drew dive deep into the wild landscape of current events, from the volatile swings in oil prices and energy crises to the behind-the-scenes machinations shaping global politics and markets. They tackle the real-world impact of economic shocks on everyday Americans, debate whether we’re witnessing tactical negotiation or political theater in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, and break down complex topics like bond yields, AI breakthroughs, and the rise of GLP1 drugs. You'll hear candid, sometimes skeptical takes on how world leaders are spinning narratives to sway both markets and minds, the strategic consequences of technological innovation, and how shifting economic realities are directly affecting businesses and jobs. The conversation goes philosophical, exploring the interplay between optimism, determinism, and the ever-present challenge of enacting real change—whether in your mindset, your business, or the world at large. Stay tuned as Tom Bilyeu and Drew blend big-picture analysis with actionable, real-world insights—cutting through the noise to get to the real impact beneath the headlines. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Gas Prices Surge, Energy Crisis Coming? 10:34 End of Operation Epic Fury 22:21 Bond Yield Spikes / Fed's Response 33:11 Affordability Crisis Messaging For Politicans 01:01:20 Coinbase Layoff 14% 01:07:00 MIT Give AI a HUMAN Body 01:10:20 A prompt of a screenshot of a screenshot of a screenshot 01:12:44 New AI Company SubQ Making Waves 01:21:22 South Korea's First Robot Monk 01:23:42 13% of Americans Take GLP-1 01:27:44 $1 Billion Ballroom 01:31:11 Chinese EV 01:35:59 Crowd funding Spirit Airlines 01:40:50 HP's New Printing Subscription Plan Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of Impact Theory, Tom delivers a deep dive into the hidden mechanics behind America’s staggering national debt and the controversial strategies poised to shape our financial future. Most believe the U.S. has never defaulted, but history tells a different story—with lessons that may be about to repeat. As rumors swirl about Kevin Warsh’s potential appointment as Federal Reserve chairman and his supposed plan to “cancel” $39 trillion in debt, Tom strips away political spin, exposes the truth about “financial repression,” and reveals how governments have used invisible taxes like inflation to quietly strip wealth from savers. In this episode, you’ll learn the four-part “repression playbook” that got the U.S. out from under a mountain of debt after WWII—at tremendous cost to the middle class—and why the same tactics may soon be deployed on an unprecedented scale. From bank regulations and digital currencies to the risky bet on artificial intelligence, Tom unpacks not only Warsh’s public plan, but also the real, unspoken strategy built into the system—one that could dramatically accelerate the wealth gap and leave the financially illiterate holding the bag. Get ready for a no-nonsense breakdown of modern monetary policy, the mechanics of wealth transfer, and practical advice on protecting yourself as invisible forces reshape the economy. Stay tuned—this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 00:00 - Intro 02:36 - Part 1: The Repression Playbook 08:46 - Part 2: The Architecture of Warsh’s Public, PR-Friendly Plan 19:41 - Part 3: The Architecture of Warsh’s Actual Plan 27:28 - Part 4: Who Suffers When We Soft Default Through Inflation? Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this episode, Tom Bilyeu dives deep into the rapidly shifting landscape of global politics, economics, and culture. From escalating tensions in the Middle East and the U.S.-China standoff, to skyrocketing oil prices and the collapse of Spirit Airlines, Tom Bilyeu brings his unique perspective on how these world events are shaping the future. He also explores the dynamics of political polarization, the growing gender divide in ideology, and the surprising rise in unconventional asset classes like Pokémon cards. With insights into government spending scandals, new approaches to entrepreneurship using AI, and thought-provoking commentary on family, values, and societal change, this episode tackles the most pressing issues of our time. Get ready for a lively, no-holds-barred discussion on what it means to navigate success, identity, and impact in a world on the brink of transformation. Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Star Wars, Project Freedom, Strait of Hormuz, Trump, US-China relations, sanctions, Iranian oil, Elizabeth Warren, Spirit Airlines, insider trading, Warren Buffett, stock market casino, SNAP benefits, government fraud, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Epstein files, political gender gap, liberal women, conservative men, US troop withdrawal Germany, Marco Rubio, Thucydides Trap, AI race, US economic decline, Argentina budget, K-shaped economy, financial repression, Gen Z political divide, hypergamy, male-female dynamics, inflation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Tom Bilyeu understands about innovation that politicians simply don't. He also gets candid about his own experience as a founder — the risk, the sacrifice, and why no one who hasn't built a company gets to tell those who have how to run one. The conversation goes deep on the trade-offs of universal healthcare, the cautionary tale of government-run systems like Canada's, and why the real path to free healthcare isn't legislation — it's AI, robotics, and the kind of relentless innovation that only a free market can produce. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode will challenge the assumptions underneath your healthcare opinions and force you to confront the uncomfortable economics driving one of America's most urgent crises. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims the city has inherited a historic budget deficit and that there's no path to balance without raising taxes on the wealthy. But is that true? Tom Bilyeu breaks down the numbers behind NYC's so-called fiscal crisis — including the $15 billion spending claim that doesn't hold up to scrutiny, the budget plan from Mamdani's own Democratic ally that he rejected the same day it was released, and why NYC is outspending the entire state of Florida with a third of the population. If you want to understand how politicians use economic language to manipulate public opinion, this is the breakdown you need. Tom and Drew react to one of the most controversial legal moves of the political moment: the DOJ's decision to charge former FBI Director James Comey with two felony counts over an X post featuring seashells arranged to display "8647." Facing up to 20 years in prison, the case raises urgent questions about where free speech ends and criminal threat begins — and whether the Trump administration is about to make a massive strategic blunder. Tom makes his position clear: this is government overreach, plain and simple. When a reasonable person reads "86" as "remove from office" rather than a call for violence, prosecuting someone over that interpretation isn't justice — it's a chilling shot across the bow aimed at political speech itself. The same logic applies to the FCC's investigation into Jimmy Kimmel's Melania "expectant widow" joke: prosecuting ambiguous political humor sets a precedent that will outlast any single administration. This conversation gets into the real cost of freedom of speech — the uncomfortable truth that protecting it sometimes means protecting things you find reprehensible. Tom also takes aim at the UK's recent wave of arrests over social media posts, calling it a preview of what happens when governments decide they get to define what speech is acceptable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu and in today’s episode, Nick Bostrom and I dive into the moral and societal implications of AI as it becomes increasingly advanced. Nick Bostrom is a leading philosopher, author, and expert on AI here to discuss the future of AI, its challenges, and its profound impact on society, meaning, and our pursuit of happiness.  We touch on treating AI with moral consideration, the potential centralization of power, automation of critical sectors like police and military, and the creation of hyper-stimuli that could impact society profoundly. We also discuss Nick’s book, Deep Utopia, and what the ideal human life will look like in a future dominated by advanced technology, AI, and biotechnology.  Our conversation navigates through pressing questions about AI aligning with human values, the catastrophic consequences of powerful AI systems, and the need for deeper philosophical and ethical considerations as AI continues to evolve. Don’t miss your chance to explore these groundbreaking ideas, challenge your concept of human worth and values, and consider what the future holds for humanity and AI. Follow Nick Bostrom: Website: https://nickbostrom.com/ Buy “Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World”: https://a.co/d/6CucXTX  Follow Me, Tom Bilyeu:  Website: https://impacttheoryuniversity.com/  X: https://twitter.com/TomBilyeu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, joined by co-host Drew. In this lively and in-depth discussion, Tom Bilyeu and Drew tackle some of the most pressing economic and political issues making headlines today. From the unprecedented U.S. debt levels now exceeding the nation’s GDP, to the extension of FISA 702 and ongoing government surveillance, they unpack what these developments mean for the average American. The episode also explores China’s controversial move to ban companies from replacing workers with AI purely for cost-cutting, the complex rise of populist movements at home and abroad, and whether financial repression is America’s only path forward. Tom Bilyeu and Drew dig into why housing costs are falling in cities like Dallas, how deregulation is reshaping the market, and what we can learn from China’s demographic time bomb. The show doesn’t shy away from controversy, diving into the indictment threats against Fauci, the “billionaire tax” debate, and a wild viral story about corporate misconduct. As always, there’s a balance of critical analysis, spirited debate, and a call for solutions over outrage. Whether you’re worried about inflation, fascinated by AI, or questioning the future of democracy, this episode has something for everyone striving to understand—and impact—the world around them. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this special bonus episode, Tom Bilyeu and Drew dive deep into the complexities of modern politics, leadership, and personal responsibility. Tom Bilyeu steps into the hot seat, taking the Political Compass Test live to honestly reveal where he stands on issues ranging from economic systems and social values to education and climate change. Alongside Drew, the conversation unpacks the nuances behind each answer, explores the pitfalls of political polarization, and encourages nuanced thinking in a divided era. But that’s not all—Tom Bilyeu shares the five transformative books everyone should read to thrive in today's rapidly changing world, and then puts on his president-for-a-day hat to game out policy decisions on everything from budget cuts to school choice and housing reform. Through candid debate, real-world hypotheticals, and an honest look at the roots of societal problems, this episode challenges listeners to reflect, question assumptions, and understand the cause-and-effect that shapes our society. Get ready to rethink what it means to take ownership—in your life and in the political arena. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Tom Takes The Political Compass Test 14:08 Essential Books You MUST READ 24:36 Tom becomes President For A day What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dive deep into the week’s most pressing issues—from global conflicts and financial fraud to the economics no one else is talking about. We break down the brewing crisis in Iran and its impact on oil prices, explore the political math behind New York City’s budget woes, and examine how politicians' decisions affect the middle and working classes. Plus, we ignite a lively debate on the gender gap in voting and its influence on government expansion, the role of money printing in fueling inequality, and the rise of trade wars between China and the EU. As always, Tom Bilyeu brings unfiltered truth, data-driven insights, and a relentless focus on problem-solving, while Drew keeps the conversation real and the chat fired up. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking, action-packed episode that will challenge what you think you know about politics, economics, and culture. Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if everything you see, feel, and experience isn’t the real world at all, but instead a meticulously rendered simulation? In this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, we dive deep into one of the most mind-bending questions in science and philosophy: Are we living in a simulation? Join Speaker A as they break down the latest Nobel Prize-winning physics experiments that challenge our basic assumptions about reality itself. From the quantum strangeness of the double-slit experiment to the mind-boggling implications of entangled particles, we explore why the universe may operate just like a video game—and what that means for everything you think you know. Get ready to have your understanding of existence turned upside down and discover why the odds that you’re living in “base reality” are vanishingly small. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Introduction Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! After a brief hiatus, Tom Bilyeu and Drew dive headfirst into a whirlwind of the week’s most explosive headlines—from yet another attempted assassination on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, wild conspiracy theories (including time-traveling gunmen and false flag operations), to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s controversial funding of hate group informants. Tom Bilyeu and Drew unravel the narratives dominating the news cycle, reflect on the dangers of informational warfare and tribal thinking, and debate the tangled economic policies pushing America to the edge. They break down the impact of bureaucracy on healthcare, the economics behind the proposed billionaire tax, and why the nation desperately needs a wake-up call when it comes to government spending. In this episode, expect sharp commentary, honest debates, and a hopeful call for optimism and innovation—plus a few laughs and a look at what it means to build lasting monuments and a resilient society. Get ready for a dynamic conversation that will challenge you to think deeper about the headlines and the hidden incentives shaping our world. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Trump WHCD Assassination 04:54 Trump's 60 minute interview 23:37 False flags & Conspiracy theories 34:40 Southern Poverty Law Center Fraud Case 01:00:02 Hasan Piker & Social Murder 01:26:13 Rand Paul's 6-Penny plan 01:34:42 Cali Fraud Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact In today's episode, Tom breaks down the five books he believes every person must read to navigate the most turbulent period any of us have lived through — and explains exactly how these books transformed his own worldview from naive optimism to clear-eyed realism. Tom takes the ultimate challenge — stepping into a presidential simulation to find out what it actually takes to run the country. Joined by Drew, Tom submits real policy proposals and watches in real time as an AI grades his presidency, generates fake headlines, and polls a diverse cross-section of Americans on every decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is where it gets spicy. Part two kicks off with a crash course in policy experiments and why state-vs-state competition could be America’s cheat code—or its downfall. If you’ve ever raged at why politicians keep talking but nothing gets fixed (homelessness, out-of-control rents, broken education system), Bill Gurley is right there with you—AND he’s backing up his rant with receipts. We peel back what actually works in places like Austin and Houston—and why so much good policy gets blocked by bad incentives and performative politics. Get ready for eye-popping stories about lobbyists, broken U.S. systems versus what works in Germany and China, and why American media coverage can’t keep up. Plus, we go deep on the future of AI—where Bill is refreshingly candid about both the bubble and the opportunity (if you’re not learning these tools, what are you even doing?!). Bill breaks down exactly who loses their jobs, how schools and kids can weaponize curiosity, and why passion—not just hard work—protects you from getting left behind. Wrapping up, we riff on Bill’s new book “Running Down a Dream,” the cruel illusion of the “safe” path, and why genius (and VC success) is a young person’s game. This is SO much more than tech talk—this is your cheat sheet for thriving in a world that’s never stopping. Follow Bill Gurley:Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billgurley/ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.