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Impact Theory

Uncover the truth behind the headlines and memes in an unbiased pursuit of what’s real. 

From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world.

Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geopolitics and economics to AI, science, future tech, and beyond, Tom breaks down complex topics into their fundamental elements. Learn how to see the world clearly so you can navigate even the most disruptive era. 

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  • #11711
    October 21 · 2 hr 7 min

    Amazon Has Warehouses Of GPUs That Can’t Be Installed + Shocking Campaign Allegations | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Hey everybody, Tom Bilyeu here. On today’s episode of Impact Theory, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos swirling around the global AI boom and the political firestorms popping up across the country. We’ll kick off with the Amazon GPU hoarding scandal—are tech giants like Amazon and Oracle really cornering the AI market, or is there a much bigger energy crisis brewing beneath the surface that nobody’s talking about? As billions pour into AI infrastructure, why are those very chips sitting unused in warehouses, and what does it mean for you when the price of everyday electronics keeps climbing? We’ll also break down Anthropic’s newly released financials and ask if we’re in the middle of an AI bubble that’s about to burst—think dot-com crash levels of risk. What happens when tech titans take on massive commitments they can’t keep, and what does that mean for the markets, your investments, and the debt hanging over the economy? I’ll share lessons from Ray Dalio on classic bubble mechanics, why legendary investors are backing out, and what history says happens when reality catches up to hype. But that’s not all. We’ll tackle the wildest moments from the campaign trail, including Vivek Ramaswamy’s jaw-dropping attack ad saga, the drama around allegations of illegal donations in the El-Sayed camp, and what happens when politicians cross every line of decency for a shot at victory. Is America drifting towards a values crisis, or are we just watching the same tribal battles play out in a new era? As the lines blur between economic bubbles, political populism, and the narratives shaping our world, join me, Producer Drew, and special insights from Donna Arthur as we unpack what all of this means for the future of America—plus, why the WNBA is suddenly ground zero for culture war battles two weeks before the midterms. This is an episode you do not want to miss. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to launch your business starting at $0 + state fees: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—or find Ketone-IQ at CVS stores nationwide and get $5 off your first 6-pack for a limited time! Perplexity: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at http://PPLX.ai/impact and experience the next phase of AI. #ad makeup HeyGen: Create your first three AI videos for free at https://heygen.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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11710
    October 20 · 47 min

    The Debt Spiral Just Started — And the Bond Market Is Breaking

    What’s up, everyone? It’s Tom Bilyeu, and today I’m taking you on a deep dive into some absolutely wild content from Andrei Jikh about the global economy, exploding debt, and why the bond market might be on the verge of breaking. I just watched Andrei break down the chaos happening with government spending, the insane pace of inflation, and how countries like the U.S. are caught in this never-ending cycle of printing money and bailing out asset prices—while everyday people get left holding the bag. In this episode, I’m reacting to Andrei’s insights on why China’s playing by a different set of rules, how the U.S. outsources risk to the public while protecting investors, and why every financial crisis seems to end with more power and wealth at the top. We’ll dig into how all of this could lead to even more aggressive money printing, higher rates, and why the next big move in the market might catch absolutely everyone off-guard. If you want to understand what’s really driving inflation, debt, and the future of your money—and what you can do to protect yourself—stick with me as I break down and react to Andrei Jikh’s critical analysis of the financial world right now. Special Thanks To Andrei Jikh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1kgEiP1v10 Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to launch your business starting at $0 + state fees: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—or find Ketone-IQ at CVS stores nationwide and get $5 off your first 6-pack for a limited time! Perplexity: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at http://PPLX.ai/impact and experience the next phase of AI. #ad makeup HeyGen: Create your first three AI videos for free at https://heygen.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: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11709
    October 19 · 1 hr 57 min

    What the HELL is happening around the world right now?! | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Hey everybody, Tom Bilyeu here. We’re diving headfirst into a world in chaos—mass protests erupting across Europe and beyond, from France and Italy to Argentina and India. It’s not just unrest; it’s real economic pain, skyrocketing inflation, and the fallout of decisions made during the COVID era coming home to roost. We’ll tackle why democracy might be entering a make-or-break stage as populism surges, trust in government collapses, and entire nations seem caught in a cycle of riots and reforms that never stick. We’ll zoom in on France—where an astonishing 70% of people now say there are too many immigrants—and challenge the cultural and structural issues fueling repeated unrest. Is unchecked immigration the real cause, or is there a deeper anti-Western sentiment even among Westerners themselves? How much is economic instability driving these convulsions, and what does it mean when countries like Poland and Hungary respond with ironclad border policies while the rest of Europe burns? Alongside my co-host Drew, we’re unpacking shocking polling, the logic (and madness) behind government decisions, and asking what it’ll take to restore prosperity and meaning when everyone’s fighting over a shrinking pie. From global flashpoints—Russia-Ukraine, Middle East escalation, and even wild new satellite showdowns in space—to America’s own looming debt and housing crises, today’s episode refuses to look away from the hard truths. Stay with us as we break down the headlines, explore what’s really stewing under the surface, and ask: what does it all mean for the future of the West, for democracy, and for your own place in a rapidly changing world? Trust me—you’re not going to want to miss this one. Join us LIVE on YouTube every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7am PST! What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to launch your business starting at $0 + state fees: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—or find Ketone-IQ at CVS stores nationwide and get $5 off your first 6-pack for a limited time! Perplexity: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at http://PPLX.ai/impact and experience the next phase of AI. #ad makeup HeyGen: Create your first three AI videos for free at https://heygen.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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #12110
    October 18 · 1 hr 4 min

    SpaceX Sabotaged Ukraine’s Drone Attacks, The Shane Gillis Situation is INSANE, The FBI Arrested an OpenAI Engineer | Weekly Recap

    What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to launch your business starting at $0 + state fees: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—or find Ketone-IQ at CVS stores nationwide and get $5 off your first 6-pack for a limited time! Perplexity: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at http://PPLX.ai/impact and experience the next phase of AI. #ad makeup HeyGen: Create your first three AI videos for free at https://heygen.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 Shane Gillis opened his Saturday Night Live monologue by saying he hadn’t been to the gym in so long he didn’t know women “just dress like whores now,” comparing their neon shorts to the artificial bait on a fishing lure. The backlash was immediate. Ukraine says SpaceX imposed a speed limit on Starlink terminals overnight without warning, causing attack drones to lose their connection mid-flight and forcing several missions to be cancelled. The FBI has arrested Abdulrahman Alfozan, a 35-year-old Saudi national who had worked as an engineer at OpenAI since July 2025, charging him with using a device to intercept oral communications after a recording device was found plugged into a USB port behind a television in an executive conference room at the company’s San Francisco office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11707
    October 16 · 1 hr 53 min

    Fed Rate Roulette, Wall Street’s AI Hangover, and Musk vs. Zelensky | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Hey everybody, Tom Bilyeu here. On today’s episode of The Tom Bilyeu Show, we’re diving straight into the economic chaos that’s been gripping the markets and shaking up investors around the globe. Inflation just came in much hotter than expected—numbers not seen since the height of the COVID era—and the fallout is sending shockwaves through everything from the bond market to the tech sector. We’re going to break down the wild swings in the Producer Price Index, why forecasters keep getting caught off guard, and the strange reactions in the bond market that have even veteran investors stunned. Why is money fleeing high-flying AI and chip stocks, just as everyone was expecting endless growth? Where is it all going now, and what does this say about trust in the US government as a safe haven? We’re also scrutinizing the AI narrative—is this a long overdue correction, or are we witnessing the start of a deeper unraveling in tech? Plus, we’re not stopping at macroeconomics—we’ll dissect the controversy behind Elon Musk’s mind-bending Tesla Roadster reveal and what it really signals for innovation, public skepticism, and the very future of engineering. From the growing political battles over energy and immigration to high-stakes drama playing out in Ukraine, we’re pulling no punches as we ask: are we headed for a massive shift in global leadership, or are today’s headlines just the latest spin in a recurring cycle of hype and hysteria? Stick around as Drew and I cut through the noise. We’ll connect the dots between market moves, political intrigue, and the power of narrative in an age defined by runaway tech and rampant uncertainty. Don’t miss out—this is a wild ride you’ll want to be a part of. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to launch your business starting at $0 + state fees: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod 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 Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Netsuite: For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory. Butcherbox: Go to https://ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11706
    October 15 · 1 hr 34 min

    Half of Americans Think Hard Work Is Pointless. They’re Wrong.

    Welcome back to Impact Theory. In today's episode, the conversation focused on a provocative shift happening in American culture—more and more people no longer believe that hard work pays off. Is this just a crisis of perception, or is there something fundamentally broken in the system? Drawing on recent polling and global comparisons, the discussion explored why, while America still stands as the most sought-after destination for immigrants worldwide, so many within its borders feel left behind or disillusioned about their prospects. A key theme that emerged was the outsized influence of media on shaping our mindset. We dig into how relentless negativity, the 24-hour news cycle, and the viral spread of “doom and gloom” stories can fuel a pervasive sense of stagnation, mistrust, and envy. The discussion also turned to the rise of conspiratorial thinking, the reemergence of socialism, and the timeless human temptation to blame “the system” or a specific group for society’s woes. The conversation explored complex issues like anti-Semitism, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and generational demands for justice, weighing the costs of staying focused on the past versus building a better future. Several points were raised, including how prosperity has actually changed the problems we face, why expectations versus reality matter so much for our happiness, and what kind of mindset is needed to adapt and thrive in an imperfect world. Ultimately, the episode challenged listeners to look beyond narratives of defeat and envy, to take ownership over their own stories, and to focus on the practical steps that still lead to success—even in a world that sometimes feels rigged against you. Stick around—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to launch your business starting at $0 + state fees: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod 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 Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Netsuite: For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory. Butcherbox: Go to https://ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11705
    October 14 · 1 hr 43 min

    Ilhan Omar’s Legal Woes, CoreWeave’s Financial Crash, and Why Everyone’s Talking Comedy Again

    Hey everybody, Tom Bilyeu here. On today’s episode of The Tom Bilyeu Show, we’re tackling the wild ride that is the current news cycle—where politics, war, tech, and culture are colliding in bigger ways than ever. We’ll kick things off dissecting the DOJ’s raid on Ilhan Omar’s house—a move loaded with political implications just as the midterms are heating up. Are we entering a dangerous era of weaponized justice, or is there real fire behind all that smoke? From there, we’ll jump across the globe to unpack the rumors swirling around Trump, Elon Musk, and a supposed secret tech war playing out in Ukraine, where even Starlink satellites have become battlegrounds. Next up, the Houthis have thrown the global energy market into chaos with direct hits on Saudi Aramco, raising the stakes for every nation relying on fossil fuels. What does this mean for energy prices and economic stability going forward? But we're just getting started—because the AI industry is facing its own crisis, with CoreWeave’s bonds going off the rails and fresh scandals hitting OpenAI, including an alleged espionage plot involving the FBI. We won’t shy away from tough questions about how compromised our most important tech companies might already be. Finally, on the culture front, we dive into Shane Gillis’ viral SNL joke that’s split the internet and sparked fierce debate about comedy, offense, and the persistence of “Woke 1.0.” Are we losing our sense of humor, or is there a deeper reckoning underway about gender, power, and public discourse? I’ll be teaming up with Drew to break down the news, challenge our assumptions, and confront what these headlines really mean for civil society—from trust in our institutions to our ability to even have uncomfortable conversations. Stay tuned—this episode is going to push past the surface and bring you the insights you need to navigate the chaos. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to launch your business starting at $0 + state fees: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod 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 Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Netsuite: For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory. Butcherbox: Go to https://ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11704
    October 13 · 43 min

    Build Up, Not Down: The Speech That Challenges the West's Comfort Trap

    Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to launch your business starting at $0 + state fees: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod 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 Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Netsuite: For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory. Butcherbox: Go to https://ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Marco Rubio stood under the Parthenon and told the West it’s at a crossroads — national power or decline. Tom breaks down why this speech went viral, what Rubio is really signaling, and whether Trump can deliver on it. 00:00 Intro 03:24 Rubio at the Acropolis 05:21 The Athenians' last stand (480 BC) 06:41 America's debt to Greece 10:54 The traits that built the West 17:33 "We build downwards" 19:37 Why the West became ashamed of itself 27:27 Socrates, the 300, and Achilles 29:35 Western heroes vs. a cult of death 31:14 From Athens to Apollo 11 38:23 Sovereignty vs. alliances — how do you square it? 40:14 Who is "we"? What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11703
    October 12 · 1 hr 41 min

    Trump’s Fake Ceasefire, Aging Reversed in a Lab Using AI, Kamala running (again) in 2028| The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Welcome to Impact Theory! Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that neither side appears to have agreed to, and he also suspended sanctions on Russian diesel through April 2027. We break down why critics say it funds Putin’s war, Europe’s own reliance on Russian energy, and whether it’s really about prices before the midterms. Next, the U.S. and Iran keep hitting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz during shipping’s worst stretch since the war began, and Iran is now threatening undersea cables and data centers. Then a Houthi missile strike hits a Saudi airport, and we look at Saudi Arabia’s shrinking economy and the questions around MBS. We dig into how AI can now decompile and rebuild software, what that means for companies like Adobe, and why mathematicians are feeling the disruption. Then a major anti-aging breakthrough rewinds an 80-year-old’s cells in the lab, and the debate over whether AI should be controlled or taught its own morals. We wrap with Kamala Harris’s possible third presidential run, the midterms, a viral video imagining a world without men or women, Long Beach’s coastal damage, and the new game Hood Warfare. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod 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 Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Netsuite: For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory. Butcherbox: Go to https://ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #12109
    October 11 · 40 min

    $40 Trillion in Debt and the Only Exit Is Inflation, The Guy Who Wrote OpenAI's Safety Rules Just Quit, The Situation in France Is Only Getting Worse| Weekly Recap

    Welcome to your Impact Theory Weekly Recap! Trump told Time that certain levels of inflation will pay off the national debt "very rapidly," and two days later his own National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett was asked on Bloomberg whether the White House planned to inflate its way out of the debt and answered "no, absolutely not." The team starts there and works outward into why inflation is the historically normal exit from a $40 trillion debt load, why the debt is never actually going to be repaid, and why being the world's reserve currency makes running permanent deficits something closer to a job requirement than a choice. That framing explains the nationalist argument for giving up reserve status, which would let the US weaken the dollar, compete on trade and rebuild manufacturing, at the cost of the exorbitant privilege that funds everything else. The core warning is that inflating away debt only works if growth and real wages keep pace, and that without it you get the asset-owner split widening into something the team argues ends badly. The back half covers the 1971 break from gold, the hollowing out of manufacturing, a question about how much of the debt traces to tax cuts rather than spending, and what Kevin Warsh might actually be trying to accomplish. OpenAI lost four safety staff in a single week, three fired for sharing information with an outside safety group and one who resigned and went public. David Robinson spent three and a half years at the company, led the writing of the safety reports that shipped with twelve frontier model launches, and drafted the current Preparedness Framework before quitting and publishing an essay in The Atlantic titled "I Quit OpenAI Because Its Culture Is Broken." The team works through why this is happening, arguing the pressure is structural: OpenAI's revenue is tied entirely to the AI buildout while competitors like Google and Meta have cash cows that aren't, which makes slowing down far more expensive for one than the other. From there the conversation turns to what containment should actually look like, including Nvidia's approach of dropping models into permission structures with adversarial AI watching them, why you don't need to believe in Terminator to worry about a model spinning up copies and hiding code, and why handing this to government regulators is the wrong answer when existing liability law already has teeth. It closes on who gets to watch the watchers, why effective altruism as a governing philosophy makes Tom uneasy, and the War Games problem applied to superintelligence. A protest that began at a single high school in the Paris area in mid September has become a nationwide movement, with more than 400 of France’s 3,700 high schools closed, over 6,500 people arrested and most of them minors, and the unrest now spreading into French speaking Belgium where police have made at least 139 arrests in Liège. The students are demanding substitute teachers, smaller class sizes and repairs to buildings, and teachers’ unions and parents have since joined them, with around 256,000 people demonstrating on a single day. The team works through what is actually driving this, including France’s education spending compared to other developed countries, the question of whether money or structure is the problem, and why the French model that was once exported around the world appears to be failing. The conversation also covers the violence on both sides, the role of political organizing, whether any of this delivers the change students want, and what it means for the next French election. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod 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 Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Netsuite: For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory. Butcherbox: Go to https://ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11702
    October 10 · 57 min

    From Forever Wars to AI: The New Elite Wealth Extraction Model | Simon Dixon PT 2

    Welcome back to part two of this incredible conversation with Simon Dixon. We’re picking up where we left off by diving headfirst into the transformation happening across the global economic and political landscape—a change so significant, it just might be the biggest we’ll witness in our lifetime. With debt piling up at unsustainable rates, questions loom about whether we’re headed for a major crisis, or if we’re already in the middle of a managed transition toward a radically different world order. The conversation focused on how multipolarity is reshaping the rules of the game, breaking down how historic power structures—think dominant currencies, empires, and centralized financial control—are giving way to competing regional blocs. One concept discussed was the interplay between financial, military, and technology interests, from petrodollar arrangements and government debt rollovers to covert narratives driving mergers, acquisitions, and, perhaps most importantly, who wields real power. A key theme that emerged was how ordinary people can navigate these seismic shifts. Are we destined for a future where AI-driven surveillance grids, programmable money, and social credit scores define our sovereignty—or is there still a playbook for individual autonomy and asset ownership, even as the elites centralize more control? We’ll untangle these complex, high-stakes dynamics and challenge the stories fed to us by politicians, the media, and the powers behind the powers. Stay tuned as we break down what the rise of regional powers, persistent crises, and the digitization of wealth could mean—both for the world at large and for you personally. This is an episode packed with insights you won’t want to miss. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Simon Dixon: Twitter: https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simondixon21 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Quo: ​​Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11701
    October 9 · 1 hr 34 min

    Livestreamed Executions, Wall Street AI Panic, and the War for Worker Power | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Hey everybody, Tom Bilyeu here. On today’s episode, Ryan & I are diving headfirst into the high-stakes chaos of the AI bubble and what its latest tremors mean for the markets, your portfolio, and even your trust in reality itself. A single OpenAI misstep just shook the financial world, erasing nearly $400 billion from five tech giants in a single session, while an anticipated data center IPO in Australia vanished as investors got skittish over insane valuations. Is this the beginning of a much-needed correction, or could it be the start of the bubble burst that sends shockwaves through the whole economy? We’ll break down why investors are getting cold feet, how private debt and shadow banking may be compounding the risks, and what history tells us about tech revolution cycles where debt comes due before the growth miracle arrives. We’ll also dig into the dangers of narrative-driven investing—where fundamentals get left behind—and what it means as AI touches everything from your newsfeed to real-world events. But that’s not all. Today we’re also tackling the wild story of Iranian operatives allegedly using AI to manipulate US media, and what this says about surveillance, trust, and the future of information. Plus: the Trump administration’s latest move shaking up tech labor, America rediscovering its medieval side with a live-streamed execution, and a provocative idea from Palmer Luckey about chemically engineering lasting love. Is the AI boom heading for a crash? How exposed are you to global risk, disinformation, and changing work landscapes? Stay tuned as we cut through the hype, question the narratives, and equip you to navigate a world that’s getting stranger—and maybe more unstable—by the day. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Quo: ​​Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11700
    October 8 · 48 min

    From Forever Wars to AI: The New Elite Wealth Extraction Model | Simon Dixon PT 1

    You know those moments when the world feels like it’s spinning out of your control and the only thing growing faster than AI is your mortgage rate? Or when you’re looking at the news and thinking, “Why does it feel like the rich just keep getting richer…and the rest of us are running in circles?” Buckle up, because THIS is the episode where we smash the facade, crack open the financial control grid, and show you the hands pulling the puppet strings behind the global economy. I sit down with Simon Dixon—a renowned financial commentator and advocate for financial reform, whose track record in demystifying the monetary system is as legit as it gets. In this power-packed conversation, we break down the rise of AI as a tool for wealth extraction, the merging of military, technical, and financial complexes, and why the game might be more “rigged” than you think. If you’ve ever suspected that inflation, debt, and your own pension contributions are part of a larger, carefully played system—yep, Simon is here to make sense of the chaos. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Simon Dixon: Twitter: https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simondixon21 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Quo: ​​Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11699
    October 7 · 1 hr 37 min

    Did Trump Really Tell Iran to Bomb LA, the AI Bubble Keeps Expanding, and France Is Still on Fire | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Quo: ​​Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! Welcome to the Tom Bilyeu Show. On today's show, Trump said "let them take out Los Angeles" and the internet decided it was treason, so the team plays the clip and argues about whether this is imprecise speech or something worse, with Gavin Newsom and Bernie Sanders getting called out for spinning it. Then AI whistleblower Jacob Coxon claims there is a 90 percent chance China has spies inside both OpenAI and Anthropic, which raises the question of whether the entire $700 billion capital bet is even worth making. The France riots have now spread into Belgium with over 6,100 arrested and nearly 1,500 minors facing prosecution, and the team breaks down why this is about cultural collapse rather than just immigration. Semafor broke that the New York Fed has been inside JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Barclays and Morgan Stanley since spring asking about private credit exposure, and Blue Owl just saw investors try to pull 39 percent out of one fund. Plus Russia stonewalling on the plague death, mass drivers on the moon and data centers in space, a Fortnite player who got arrested after Epic Games handed his voice chat to the FBI, and a $200 superchat with a theory about young traders breaking the clearing system. TOPICS 00:00 Intro 2:18 Trump, Iran, and Los Angeles 33:22 AI Safety, China Spies, and the $700 Billion Bet 54:31 The France Riots Spreading Across Europe 1:12:03 Private Credit and the New York Fed 1:21:55 The Russian Plague Story 1:27:38 SpaceX, the Moon, and Mars 1:34:03 Fortnite Is Snitching to the FBI 1:35:29 Kaizen Update and Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #12108
    October 6 · 48 min

    Will AI Wipe Us Out? Inside Tech's Biggest War & the China Factor | Tom Bilyeu Reacts

    Thanks To Our Sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Quo: ​​Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! AI is coming for everything. The debate on where it’s headed is about to get more aggressive—maybe even violent—than any tech controversy in human history. You’re being lied to about what artificial intelligence actually is, why it matters, and whether your fears are rational or just science fiction run amok. The stakes? Control over the tools that will reshape economies, humanity itself, and even who remains in charge on this planet. Is AI an existential threat, or are we just panicking because we don't understand the numbers? Are we headed for a runaway intelligence explosion—or are we letting sci-fi nightmares cloud our judgment? Thanks to Diary Of A CEO for their video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhOmLqR5nN4 ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11697
    October 5 · 1 hr 25 min

    Wall Street Cheers Terrible Jobs Report, OpenAI Implodes, and France Goes Full Chaos | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Hey everybody, Tom Bilyeu here. On today’s episode of Impact Theory, we’re pulling back the curtain on a whirlwind week for global headlines and digging into what’s really driving the chaos—from markets ignoring a brutal jobs report, to turmoil erupting at OpenAI as safety leaders abandon ship. If you’re wondering why Wall Street is rallying while Americans keep falling behind, or how the latest drama inside the AI industry could shape our future, buckle up. We’re questioning if policymakers and the Fed are masking a fragile economy, with 9.7 million jobs lost from the trend line and real wage growth stalled for everyday workers. We’ll challenge official narratives, break down why digital price tags at Walmart might signal more than technological progress, and ask: is AI truly the silver bullet for productivity, or could it be quietly creating a new permanent underclass? Plus, we’ll take a hard look at global shake-ups—from violent unrest in France and the rightward lurch in South America, to the alarming breakdown in biosecurity as reports of a new airborne plague surface in Russia. What’s driving the mob mentality in Paris? Could U.S. aid really be behind political shifts? And are we taking emerging risks seriously—or just sleepwalking into the next disaster? Join me as we cut through the economic spin, dissect the real impact of AI on jobs, expose the culture war inside OpenAI, and put global threats in perspective. I promise, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Quo: ​​Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #12106
    October 4 · 27 min

    Why Argentina Is the Test Case for the Whole World, 1.93 Million Americans Have Been Jobless for Six Months, AI Will Break the Banks| Weekly Recap

    What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 WOI EPISODES: FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod ElevenLabs: Book your demo at https://elevenlabs.io/impactpod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod *Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosure. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! 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 The team digs into Argentina's Javier Milei—the self-described "anarcho-capitalist" who took office swinging a literal chainsaw as a symbol of slashing the state—and debates whether his radical austerity experiment is genuinely working or being propped up. The host walks through the reported results: inflation, once running catastrophically hot, has come down sharply; Argentina posted its first budget surplus in years after Milei gutted ministries, subsidies, and public spending; and markets initially cheered. But the picture is contested—austerity drove a painful recession, poverty and hardship spiked before any recovery, and the sustainability of the turnaround is very much in question. The conversation turns to the striking news that the US, via Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, extended Argentina a roughly $20 billion currency swap line—an unusual intervention that raises the obvious question: if the experiment is working on its own merits, why does it need a multibillion-dollar backstop from Washington? The hosts weigh the genuine case for Milei (that a broken, chronically overspending state needed shock therapy, and that someone finally had the political will to stop the bleeding) against the skeptical read (that the numbers are cherry-picked, the human cost is being downplayed, and the whole thing may be a bubble held up by foreign capital and ideological cheerleading). It becomes a broader argument about whether you can actually cut your way to prosperity, what "working" even means when measured against real people's suffering, and why Argentina has become a global ideological test case that both the free-market right and the interventionist left are desperate to claim. The team digs into the August jobs report and the gap between a headline unemployment rate that has held steady at 4.1% and a long term unemployment picture that keeps deteriorating, with 1.93 million Americans now jobless for 27 weeks or more and long term unemployed making up 27% of everyone out of work. The argument is that the official rate hides real dysfunction by excluding people who have stopped looking, and that the on the ground experience of job seekers already matches what a recession feels like even though it isn't technically one. Ryan brings his own nine month search to the conversation, including ghost listings that companies never intend to fill and automated resume screening that rejects applicants within hours, and pushes back on the idea that this is a personal failure. The counterargument is that entry level roles are the ones AI hits hardest, that the era of training people up from scratch is ending, and that the way through is demonstrating you can already do the work rather than asking for a foot in the door. It closes on a blunt message to Gen Z about competing in a market where the competition never sleeps. The team talks about how AI will affect your bank and money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11696
    October 3 · 53 min

    AI’s $518 Billion Gamble: Is the Next Financial Crash Already Here? | Tom Bilyeu Reacts

    Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod ElevenLabs: Book your demo at https://elevenlabs.io/impactpod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod *Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosure. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! 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 Hey everybody, Tom Bilyeu here. On today’s episode of Impact Theory, we’re tackling a question that’s got the entire financial world buzzing: Has the AI bubble already popped, or is the real reckoning still ahead? With eye-popping numbers pouring out about AI companies like Anthropic—think $518 billion in committed spending, staggering operating losses, and multi-trillion dollar valuations—it feels like we’re living through a modern-day dot-com boom, but on an even bigger, riskier scale. We’ll dig deep into how historic debt-fueled exuberance might be repeating itself, why everyone from investors to regulators is struggling to see where all this capital is actually going, and what happens if the growth projections underpinning this AI revolution don’t pan out. I’ll be joined by Jeff Snider, who brings his no-nonsense, data-driven perspective to the table, and we’ll walk through not just the raw numbers but the mechanics, the political currents, and the tangled financial web connecting Wall Street, tech giants, and shadowy private credit deals. We’re talking about the risk of cascading market failures, the role of regulatory capture, and whether the AI gold rush is setting us up for tragedy or transformation. Is this truly a once-in-a-civilization leap forward, or are we jogging straight into another era of economic pain? Grab your notebook—this one is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the future of tech, finance, and society itself. ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11695
    October 2 · 1 hr 32 min

    America’s $40 Trillion Debt Spiral, French Riots, and Trump’s Nuclear Gambit | The Tom Bilyeu Show

    Hey everybody, Tom Bilyeu here. On today’s episode of Impact Theory, the world feels like it’s teetering on a knife’s edge—and we’re diving into the headlines shaping our future. The U.S. 10-year bond rate just hit a staggering 5.3%, making America’s $40 trillion (and growing) deficit feel less like an abstract number and more like an economic noose tightening around our necks. Meanwhile, France is literally burning, with riots escalating far beyond what’s being reported—schools torched, countless injuries, and political chaos deepening. But that’s not all. From Pete Hegseth’s controversial military shakeup and calls for a return to “warrior ethos,” to Trump’s full-throttle push on nuclear energy and AI modernization, there’s a real sense we’re living through a moment of historic transition. Is the bond market signaling a ticking time bomb for the U.S. economy? Are runaway debt and a surging AI industry putting us on a collision course with hyperinflation—or mass austerity? What can we learn from the unrest in Europe, and does America run the risk of its own unraveling from within? We’ll unpack these explosive topics, challenge ideological extremes, and get brutally honest about what it takes to survive and thrive in a world buffeted by political polarization, technological upheaval, and competing national priorities. Whether it’s the future of America’s military, the real drivers behind energy costs, or the wisdom (and the risks) of chasing innovation at all costs, we’re cutting through the noise so you can figure out how these battles will impact your life, your freedom, and your future. Stay tuned—this is an episode you do not want to miss. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: 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 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod ElevenLabs: Book your demo at https://elevenlabs.io/impactpod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod *Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosure. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #11694
    October 1 · 1 hr 41 min

    Navigating the AI Revolution: Who Wins, Who Loses, and How to Prepare | Emad Mostaque

    Artificial intelligence is accelerating at a pace few could have anticipated—and its impact on the value of human labor may be more profound than most realize. In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Emad Mostaque to confront the economic and existential shifts already underway as AI rapidly outpaces human cognitive abilities. Together, they discuss breakthrough AI achievements such as solving advanced mathematical problems, the coming transformation of the workforce, and the urgent need for individuals and societies to adapt. What does the future hold when digital agents can perform most jobs better, faster, and cheaper than any human? How should we prepare for a world where ownership, community, and personal identity must be redefined? Get ready for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the radical opportunities and disruptions AI will bring over the next decade—because the clock is ticking, and the sandpile of the old economy may be on the verge of collapse. I’m Tom Bilyeu, and welcome to Impact Theory. Sign up for my AI Masterclass: https://tombilyeu.com/ai-masterclass?utm_campaign=TBS-Livestream&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social Check us out wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1nARKz2vTIOb7gC9dusE4b?si=a8daffd2bf1f48fd Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-bilyeus-impact-theory/id1191775648 Do you need my help STARTING a business? Join me here inside ZERO TO FOUNDER: (https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder) Get the exact systems, mindset shifts, and principles that built a $1B brand delivered straight to your inbox every week. Subscribe for free (https://tombilyeu.com) Check out our Video game - Project Kyzen: (https://projectkyzen.io/) Catch Me Streaming on Twitch - (https://twitch.tv/tombilyeu) Link to IT discord: https://discord.gg/TZKJ2etPbT Tom's Favorite Things List: https://amzn.to/41Ftt7e For Business inquiries: connect@impacttheory.com Follow Emad Mostaque: X: https://x.com/EMostaque Follow Me: 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 Thank you to our sponsors: Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod ElevenLabs: Book your demo at https://elevenlabs.io/impactpod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod *Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosure. Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! 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 See 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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