America at 250: Socialism, Economic Reality, and the Truth About AI and Power

America at 250: Socialism, Economic Reality, and the Truth About AI and Power

ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALE [https://impacttheory.co/SCALE] Sign up for my AI Masterclass: https://tombilyeu.com/ai-masterclass?utm_campaign=TBS-Livestream&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social On the eve of America's 250th birthday, Tom and Drew take stock of what actually built the most prosperous nation in history — and what's quietly tearing at it. The through-line: a rising socialist movement that says it's fighting for the working class, and the mechanism that shows it robs them instead. They trace it from the "overproduction of elites" driving the DSA, to the one American town that ran the most sincere socialism experiment ever attempted (and what happened two years later), to why inflation is the real theft from working people. Plus: what China understands about energy that's left the West rationing AC, the truth hiding under Trump's growth numbers, Michael Saylor's high-wire bitcoin bet, Palantir CEO Alex Karp's CNBC blow-up over who really owns your data, and the collapse of free speech playing out in the UK. Sponsors: Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com [http://business.att.com] Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impact Ethos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impact [https://ethos.com/impact] 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/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]: • 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]: • https://tombilyeu.com/call • Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/]: 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: instagram.com/tombilyeu [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Billionaire Investor Says US Market Is Headed For A HUGE CRASH! | Tom Bilyeu Reacts

Tom breaks down Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham latest Diary Of A CEO Interview. You know how everyone keeps saying, “You can’t time the market,” but deep down you’re terrified everything you’ve invested could vanish overnight? Or maybe you’ve felt the hype and FOMO about AI stocks, crypto, and housing — but you also have that pit-in-your-stomach feeling that none of it’s real? Sis, this episode is a MUST for your future self. Jeremy Grantham — yes, THE Jeremy Grantham, legendary investor, founder of GMO, and the guy who literally predicted multiple market crashes — joins us for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred breakdown of what’s actually driving the markets right now. We’re talking about narrative-driven bubbles, why everyone blindly trusts the S&P, and how emotional contagion (not logic!) has most of us acting wild with our money. We also get brutally honest about why US stocks may be the most dangerous play on the table, and how the next economic collapse could wipe out everything you thought you understood about investing. Buckle up, because the warning signs are flashing everywhere. 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]:  * 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 [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]:  * https://tombilyeu.com/call [https://tombilyeu.com/call] * Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/]: https://tombilyeu.com/ [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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —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/ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impact [https://truemed.com/impact] Ethos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impact [https://ethos.com/impact] 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/impact [https://incogni.com/impact]  Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT [https://ketone.com/IMPACT] for 30% OFF your subscription order Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact [https://shopify.com/impact] ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com [http://business.att.com] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Supreme Court Rulings, Birthright Citizenship, and the Impact of AI on America’s Future

ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALE [https://impacttheory.co/SCALE] Sign 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-260407-1 [https://tombilyeu.com/leverage-ai-july-9?utm_campaign=ai-masterclass&utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_content=post-260407-1] The conversation focused on unpacking the latest Supreme Court decisions, major political developments, and hot-button economic issues shaping America today. A key theme that emerged was the collision of deeply held values fueling the ongoing culture wars—especially around topics like transgender athlete participation, birthright citizenship, and the role of government in individual freedom. The discussion explored how immigration and economic policy intersect, the rise of Democratic Socialists within the Democratic Party, and the evolving challenges presented by AI and technological innovation. Several points were raised, including concerns over regulatory capture, tax policy shifts in states like Florida, the potential for foreign adversaries to exploit legal loopholes, and the political consequences of rapidly changing economic landscapes. In addition, the episode delved into high-profile crime investigations, conspiracy theories, and the future impact of AI on jobs—all woven together with candid debate, critical analysis, and an invitation for the audience to think deeply about the direction in which the country is heading. Chapters: 00:00 Debating use of puberty blockers 07:38 Supreme Court on money in politics 12:39 Debating State vs. Individual Power 19:58 Fraud and birth tourism concerns 24:40 Spying tactics and strategic advantages 30:40 Fears about immigration policies 37:00 Discussion on freedom and power dynamics 37:52 Concerns about government branch balance 45:54 Discussing immigration and cultural values 53:46 Boat analogy for political issues 56:54 Impact of Housing Price Controls 01:03:16 Potential issues with DSA policies 01:05:23 Critique of Democratic budget strategies 01:13:37 Clarifying Tyler's Involvement with Parents 01:17:06 Forensic conspiracy theories 01:25:49 Discussing regulatory capture issues 01:31:17 China's role in AI competition 01:34:40 Palantir's early government challenges 01:41:27 Focusing on profit through efficiency 01:43:09 Japan's permanent job culture issues Sponsors: Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impact [https://truemed.com/impact] Ethos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impact [https://ethos.com/impact] 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/impact [https://incogni.com/impact]  Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT [https://ketone.com/IMPACT] for 30% OFF your subscription order Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact [https://shopify.com/impact] ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com [http://business.att.com] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Fed Just Changed How They Measure Inflation — Right Before The Election. Not A Coincidence

Let’s get brutally honest, fam: the US government’s debt is so wild right now, you’d think it’s a plotline ripped out of Succession. This episode goes deep into the $39 trillion debt crisis and why there’s literally zero intention—or plan—to pay it back the traditional way. We’re breaking down what the Fed, big banks, politicians, and those headline AI investments are really up to. It’s not what you think (and the way your future is tied to all this will blow your mind). Whether you’re a finance junkie or suspicious about why your dollars don’t stretch like they used to, we’re peeking behind the curtain at the real mechanics behind national debt, inflation, and those “solutions” no one in power wants to talk about. Grab a notebook—you’re about to spot red flags before everyone else and save yourself from ending up on the wrong side of a financial cliff. 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - Part 1: Only Two Ways Out 09:36 - Part 2: Control What You Show Them To Control What They See 17:51 - Part 3: The Invisible Money Printer Go Brrrr 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]:  * 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 [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]:  * https://tombilyeu.com/call [https://tombilyeu.com/call] * Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/]: https://tombilyeu.com/ [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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —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/ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impact [https://truemed.com/impact] Ethos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impact [https://ethos.com/impact] 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/impact [https://incogni.com/impact]  Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT [https://ketone.com/IMPACT] for 30% OFF your subscription order Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact [https://shopify.com/impact] ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com [http://business.att.com] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Why Negotiating Through Violence Fails: Middle East, Ukraine, and the Collapse of the Freedom of Seas

Sign 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-260407-1 [https://tombilyeu.com/leverage-ai-july-9?utm_campaign=ai-masterclass&utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_content=post-260407-1] ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALE [https://impacttheory.co/SCALE] Welcome back to The Tom Bilyeu Show with cohost, Drew, where we dive deep into the world’s most pressing news and the underlying mechanisms shaping our society. In today’s packed episode, Tom unpacks the latest geopolitical escalations between the U.S. and Iran, analyzing the breakdown of negotiations and the growing risk of conflict in the Middle East. We’ll also cover Ukraine’s relentless strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, and what it means to back a nuclear-armed dictator into a corner. Shifting focus to domestic policy, Tom breaks down the California billionaire wealth tax—what it signals about America’s political climate, why it may have disastrous economic consequences, and the mechanisms behind rising resentment toward the billionaire class. The conversation explores both sides of the wealth tax debate, addressing the emotional and practical grievances fueling the populist moment. We’ll also tackle Europe’s deadly heat wave, examining how draconian regulations and lack of innovation are costing lives, plus a bizarre turn as China trolls Europe with air-conditioned pig pens. And as always, we spotlight stories that reveal deeper cultural trends—from citizen vigilantes in Mexico to rampant fraud in American government spending. Get ready for a thought-provoking journey through policy, economics, and the psyche behind the headlines—because understanding the “why” is the first step to creating real impact. Chapters: 00:00 MOU dispute over the Strait 07:17 US-Iran conflict analysis 14:42 Skepticism on Iran negotiations 20:28 Tensions and grievances with Iran 22:06 Alienating Allies and Regional Impact 31:16 Russia's WWII sacrifice and impact 36:47 Newsom positioning for 2028 election 37:52 Economic influence of billionaires 46:16 AOC on wealth inequality 52:39 Frustrations with the economy 57:41 Impact of Budget Policies on Workers 59:42 Discussing job market leverage 01:09:18 Taxing inherited assets fairly 01:15:06 The fisherman's simple lifestyle 01:19:54 History repeats and innovation's role 01:25:59 France's excess deaths and AC debate 01:26:56 Innovations in tackling climate change 01:34:34 Fraud in NGO funding 01:39:47 Ad hominem attacks in populism 01:42:47 Promoting the AI masterclass Sponsors: Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impact [https://truemed.com/impact] Ethos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impact [https://ethos.com/impact] 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/impact [https://incogni.com/impact]  Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT [https://ketone.com/IMPACT] for 30% OFF your subscription order Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact [https://shopify.com/impact] ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com [http://business.att.com] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].