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  • America on the Brink: Are We Headed Toward Civil War? Breaking Down the Debt, Division & Disorder | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    America on the Brink: Are We Headed Toward Civil War? Breaking Down the Debt, Division & Disorder | The Tom Bilyeu Show
    Jun 13 2025
    Join Tom Bilyeu and his co-host Drew as they tackle hot-button issues—from national protests and government response to the growing concerns of political polarization and economic instability. As the headlines scream about cities on fire and rumors of civil war swirl, Tom and Drew challenge each other's perspectives, debating how much of our current climate is real versus media-fueled overdramatization. They'll share their unique “inside the car vs. drone’s-eye view” approach to understanding how local experiences and national trends collide. In this episode, they break down the waves of protest in LA, the government’s response, and the political strategies at play—especially in the context of Trump’s and Newsom’s public standoff. Plus, they don’t shy away from the hard questions: Are we witnessing the early signs of a larger societal unraveling? How do personal freedoms, law and order, and economic distress fit into the bigger picture? And what can history—and thinkers like Ray Dalio—teach us about what might come next? SHOWNOTES 00:00 Stuck in a Recurring Cycle 06:36 National Guard's Role in Riots 11:45 Managing Conflict in Tense Situations 16:02 Overreaction and De-escalation Challenges 21:50 "Addressing Riots and Armed Response" 28:42 Debate on Borders and Civil Order 35:08 Marxism Critique and Popularity Debate 40:36 "Avoidance: Theory vs. Practice" 46:20 State Moves Highlight Political Dynamics 51:48 "China's Economic Gamble at Risk" 55:22 "Disproportionate Rewards Drive Innovation" 01:02:44 Government Seizure of Bitcoin 01:04:31 "AI-Driven Reality Verification" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 14 m
  • LA Riots, Trump vs Newsom, & Ray Dalio Predicts Civil War | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    LA Riots, Trump vs Newsom, & Ray Dalio Predicts Civil War | The Tom Bilyeu Show
    Jun 12 2025
    Tom and co-host Drew taking listeners deep into the volatile landscape of American current events, zeroing in on the LA immigration riots that have dominated headlines. With tensions flaring between national and local leadership—Trump pushing for a hardline federal response, Newsom resisting—the conversation explores the patterns of civil unrest and political division that have marked recent American history. Tom and Drew set the stage by wrestling with the disconnect between lived experience on the ground and the dramatized narrative pushed by media and politicians, and they unpack the psychology and historical context that frame our national sense of crisis. Join Tom and Drew as they analyze pattern recognition in societal upheavals, the rise and repetition of riots, and the role that both media and political actors play in stoking societal fear and division. They candidly debate law and order, the line between peaceful protest and violence, and how responses from leadership can either escalate or temper unrest. It's a raw, unfiltered look at American fault lines through the eyes of two thoughtful centrists with sharply different perspectives on what’s at stake and where we go from here. SHOWNOTES00:00 Random kickoff, LA immigration riots, Trump vs. Newsom00:52 Media narratives vs. lived experience; historical cycles of riots02:30 Deep dives: Creature from Jekyll Island and AI, preview of upcoming Ray Dalio civil war content03:10 Tom’s “inside the car” vs. “drone's eye view” analogy on threat perception05:12 Debt, wealth inequality, and existential threats to American stability06:10 Examining news, protest origins in Paramount, media weaponization06:36 Role of Trump, National Guard, and police statements08:09 Agitation, escalation, law-and-order arguments09:11 Tom on zero tolerance for violence, personal property, and police response12:28 Drew on distinctions between protest and violence, the need for context13:19 Discussion of left-wing agitators and policing dynamics14:40 Blocking streets, crowd management, protest policing strategies15:21 Debate on in-the-moment criminal crackdown vs. escalation risks18:24 Societal order, community safety, and escalating force19:30 Defining peaceful protest; competing moral frameworks for resistance22:33 Tom lays out the slippery slope to civil war when national values diverge24:49 The debate over armed vs. unarmed resistance, the nature of violence25:05 Political theater in raids and the true nature of immigration enforcement27:27 Discussion on California as a political flashpoint, media tactics29:50 Political capital, incentives, and why the reactions might matter more30:59 Are “let it burn” tactics viable? Drew and Tom’s fundamental disagreement FOLLOW TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 28 m
  • Jocko Willink and the New Rules of War: Putin, Gaza, and America’s Fall | PT 2

    Jocko Willink and the New Rules of War: Putin, Gaza, and America’s Fall | PT 2
    Jun 11 2025
    Picking up where part one left off, Tom Bilyeu and Jocko Willink continue their far-reaching conversation, diving even deeper into the foundations of leadership, cultural transformation, and the surprising optimism Jocko sees for America’s youth. Jocko shares behind-the-scenes stories about translating hard-won military discipline into bestselling children’s books and a soon-to-be-released feature film—highlighting his belief that storytelling is a critical weapon for shaping culture and values. The dialogue expands to explore the realities of military and corporate leadership, the dangers of arrogance and ego within teams, and the mechanics of power in both politics and business. Tom and Jocko dissect the process behind leadership development, examine the “Machiavellian” truths of power dynamics, and reflect on the lived realities of command in combat. Listeners will gain fresh perspectives on humility, accountability, and what it truly means to step up as a leader—both in war and everyday life. SHOWNOTES 27:48 Jocko’s Cultural Optimism—Why America’s Next Generation Will Thrive30:35 The Reality Behind Grit, Hard Work, and Unsung Heroes33:21 Warrior Kid Podcast, Working with Kids, and Building a Brand That Resonates35:23 Jocko’s Creative Side—Music, Art, and the Story Behind the Warrior Kid Movie38:38 From Book to Film: How Jocko’s Storyland Became a Feature Starring Chris Pratt46:16 The Mind of a Warrior-Writer: Capturing and Processing the Chaos of Combat54:52 The Limits of Memory: Why Jocko Didn't Journal at War & His Singular Focus57:33 What Makes Great Leaders? Comparing Politics, Military, and Corporate Worlds59:40 Power, Ego, and the Real Chain of Command1:04:12 Leadership Factories, Promotions, and Avoiding the Trap of Incompetence1:11:06 How Teams Survive “Dumb” or Egotistical Leaders1:13:22 The Role of Ego—Why Teams Self-Destruct Under Bad Leadership1:15:22 Building Alliances—Managing Hostile Environments in High-Stakes Roles1:20:13 Machiavellian Truths and Staying Positive When Facing Dark Realities1:24:03 How to Find & Connect with Jocko Willink CONNECT WITH JOCKO WILLINKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jockowillink/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jockowillinkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JockoPodcastWebsite: https://jocko.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 m
  • Putin, Gaza, and America’s Fall: These Are the New Rules of War & Leadership | Jocko Willink PT 1

    Putin, Gaza, and America’s Fall: These Are the New Rules of War & Leadership | Jocko Willink PT 1
    Jun 10 2025
    In this powerful episode of "Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu," Tom sits down with former Navy SEAL commander, leadership expert, and bestselling author Jocko Willink for a compelling exploration of modern warfare, leadership, and human nature. Known for his no-nonsense approach to personal discipline and his frontline perspectives, Jocko offers listeners a rare glimpse into how he thinks about global conflicts like Ukraine, Russia, and the Israel-Hamas war—not from the comfort of theory, but from lived experience and profound strategic insight. Tom and Jocko unravel the unpredictable realities of war, the dangers of overconfidence in leadership, and the psychology that drives nations into protracted conflicts. They also examine the concept of "why America loses wars," the test of wills at the heart of every battle, and how who needs to win often determines the real outcome. Whether you care about geopolitics, leadership under fire, or just want to understand how values play out on the world stage, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Strategic Thinking in Modern Conflicts: Russia, Ukraine, and the Will to Fight02:33 The Unpredictability of War—Overconfidence, Misjudgment, and Human Nature04:17 Why America Loses Wars: The Cautionary Tale of “Wars We Don’t Have to Win”06:12 Russian and American Cultural Attitudes Toward Sacrifice and War09:01 Psychological Warfare: Israel, Hamas, and Turning World Opinion13:38 Strategic Calculus: Collateral Damage, World Sympathy, and the Cycle of Retaliation17:02 Morality in Modern Warfare: Threats, Response, and Values19:15 Defending Values: America’s Future, Internal Struggles, and Global Commerce23:04 Instilling Core Values in the Next Generation—The Origins of Jocko’s Kids Books25:22 Cultural Influence Through Storytelling: The Power of the Warrior Kid Series CONNECT WITH JOCKO WILLINKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jockowillink/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jockowillinkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JockoPodcastWebsite: https://jocko.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 m
  • Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive: Why America’s Economy Was Built to Fail You – And What You Can Do About It

    Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive: Why America’s Economy Was Built to Fail You – And What You Can Do About It
    Jun 9 2025
    Tom Bilyeu takes listeners to the heart of one of the most controversial stories in modern finance: the secretive birth of the Federal Reserve on Jekyll Island. Drawing from G. Edward Griffin’s infamous and fiercely debated book "The Creature from Jekyll Island," Tom unpacks the shrouded origins of America’s central banking system and lays out a case for how it was designed—in secrecy—to benefit a powerful elite at the expense of the masses. Tom vividly narrates the covert meeting that would change the course of economic history, the transformation of money from gold-backed to fiat, and breaks down complex banking concepts such as fractional reserve banking and the “Mandrake Mechanism.” With his signature clarity and urgency, Tom reveals how the system was crafted to siphon wealth through engineered inflation and debt. If you've ever wondered how the rich keep getting richer, and why the stability you’re promised always seems just out of reach, this is the episode you cannot miss. SHOWNOTES 00:00 "Griffin's Economic Conspiracy Thesis" 07:24 "The Illusion of Free Money" 15:57 "Bailouts and Economic Manipulation" 26:24 Fed's Role in War Financing 42:24 Rothschild Market Panic Myth Debunked CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at https://butcherbox.com/impact Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to https://jerry.ai/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 m
  • How Leaders Capitalize on Chaos by Doing the One Thing Most Fear | Judah Smith (Fan Fav)

    How Leaders Capitalize on Chaos by Doing the One Thing Most Fear | Judah Smith (Fan Fav)
    Jun 7 2025
    Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on April 24, 2018. As the Chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks and pastor of a massive congregation that counts names like Justin Bieber and Tim Tebow as members, Judah Smith knows a thing or two about leadership. His messages of radical love and inclusion have resonated with hundreds of thousands around the world from all different walks of life. Judah shares the leadership principles that have helped him build a strong community on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. SHOW NOTES: Judah explains his role with the Seattle Seahawks and what it's taught him about leadership. [4:00] Judah discusses the art of accountability and conflict. [7:46] Judah tells the power of exposing his vulnerability to the masses. [19:22] Judah shares why communication is the backbone of all his relationships. [29:26] Judah reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [41:25] QUOTES: "Avoiding conflict minimizes the depth of relationship that you can experience, and of course the excellence in which you can experience progress and fulfillment and live your dreams." [10:15] "I don't think people can be who they're supposed to be without community. And community doesn't have to be 10,000 people, it can be five, it can be three, it can be the right people. Not just a bunch of people, but the right people." [14:15] "The pain is part of being alive. We're not living a Disney cartoon, we're living real life. And the pain we feel, it makes us more human, it makes us more alive." [28:43] FOLLOW JUDAH SMITH: TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2HnQiWH FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2K6G4b3 INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2HpMO1K CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30 day trial at https://audible.com/IMPACTTHEORY Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Upway: Get $150 OFF any purchase over a thousand when you use code IMPACT at https://upway.co. Thrive Market: ​​Go to https:thrivemarket.com/impact for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! American Alternative Assets: If you're ready to explore gold as part of your investment strategy, call 1-888-615-8047 or go to https://TomGetsGold.com Tech Unheard: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact. DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** 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/adchoices
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    51 m
  • Reality vs. Conspiracy: Ukraine Strikes Back, Biden’s Decline, and Elon vs. Trump | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Reality vs. Conspiracy: Ukraine Strikes Back, Biden’s Decline, and Elon vs. Trump | The Tom Bilyeu Show
    Jun 6 2025
    Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, Tom and Producer Drew dive straight into the heart of political chaos, exploring the ever-expanding landscape of conspiracy, media spin, and why public trust—sometimes even in the president—is at an all-time low. With Lisa Bilyeu co-hosting and special guest Victor Davis Hanson weighing in, the conversation pulls no punches: from Biden’s alleged cover-up and the inner workings of political “team ball,” to international conflicts like Ukraine’s bold drone strikes deep within Russia, and the jaw-dropping implications of global policies around information integrity. The hosts question just how much power is held by a few political insiders, why the media might be in on the game, and why the rest of us should fight ferociously for freedom of speech—especially as the UN flirts with ideas that look a lot like global censorship. You’ll also hear deep-dive explorations into economic peril, with stark warnings about ballooning national debt and insights into the human biases that keep us locked into self-defeating political cycles. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Media Bias and Political Teams 18:16 Consequences of Inaction 21:34 Uniting Through Common Challenges 31:50 Balancing Conflict and Loyalty 47:10 War-Driven Innovation Dynamics 52:07 Deflation Misunderstood: Innovation Insight 01:06:36 "Political Machinery's Constraints" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at ⁠http://NetSuite.com/Theory⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 26 m
  • Putin’s Next Move, Elon Slams Congress, and Meta Goes Nuclear: What It All Means for You | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Putin’s Next Move, Elon Slams Congress, and Meta Goes Nuclear: What It All Means for You | The Tom Bilyeu Show
    Jun 5 2025
    Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, Tom is joined by Drew for a wide-ranging conversation on some of today’s most pressing issues. They break down the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and the real risk of further escalation, unravel the roots and myths of Zionism and the Rothschild family, and pull back the curtain on U.S. politics and the economic realities of central banking and government spending. They also react to alarming current events—including a violent flamethrower attack in Colorado and concerns about agroterrorism involving Chinese nationals—while reflecting on the dangers of polarization, media manipulation, and the importance of moral clarity. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Jewish Empowerment: Rags to Riches 10:01 Putin's Reluctance to End War 14:39 "Escalation Debate in Ukraine Conflict" 30:19 Understanding Inflation vs. Tariffs 46:57 "Overcoming Division in America" 50:23 Faith's Influence on Morality 01:01:09 "Distinguish Individuals from Government Actions" 01:12:14 "Misinterpretation of Trump's Charlottesville Remarks" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at ⁠http://NetSuite.com/Theory⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 11 m
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