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Could a conservative CEO have changed Disney's path? Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek weighs in on Al Weiss, the culture war fires Disney didn't need, and why the stock sits near 2014 levels. He says the real problem is Wall Street can't see a clear growth engine.

Did Bob Iger see COVID coming when he stepped down? Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek says credible heavyweights outside Disney suggested it, though he admits it may not be true and Iger has denied it. He also explains the office shower story and 'friendly sniper fire.'

'You just signed my death warrant.' Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek reveals what he told Bob Iger after Iger's 2020 New York Times email interview, one month into Chapek's tenure. He explains why he believes Iger regretted leaving immediately and wanted his job back.

Jamie Dimon says too many executives are "sloppy as hell" at communication, burying simple decisions under jargon, memos, and endless consensus. The panel breaks down why great leaders communicate clearly, make the call, own the outcome, and accept being disliked when the job demands it.

Tesla Semi is finally scaling as diesel costs hammer trucking companies. The panel breaks down its 500-mile range, major fleet orders, self-driving plans and lower energy costs, then debates what the shift could mean for truckers, small fleets, truck stops and millions of driving jobs.

Scott Bessent says Iran may have just two weeks before its remaining oil deliveries to China run out. The panel debates whether Tehran is nearing an economic breaking point, Iran's warning of a "doomsday war," rising oil prices and growing questions over its Supreme Leader's condition.

Tony Robbins explains why "a belief is a poor substitute for an experience," and how national service, missions, and seeing the world could help young people appreciate America and the opportunities of free enterprise. He also breaks down why taxing billionaires couldn't fund the government for even a year, and why real fulfillment comes from serving something bigger than yourself and becoming an owner instead of a consumer.

Should you buy, sell, or hold gold, Bitcoin, real estate, Nvidia, Tesla, SpaceX, and the S&P 500 right now? Our experts share their investing strategies, housing market outlook by state, and tips on asset allocation, tech stocks, and building wealth in 2026.

Christopher Zook reveals why owning a stake in private equity firms is one of the most profitable business models in finance, with 60% operating margins and contractually locked-in fees. He also breaks down what it takes to start a successful PE firm, why he values persistency over track record, and the three red flags that make him walk away from any deal, including the rule that helped him avoid Madoff.

Christopher Zook and Tony Robbins explain how to invest at every level, from $10,000 at age 30 to $10 million at age 60, and why smart investors think in percentages, not dollars. They also reveal why family offices keep 35% to 60% of their wealth in alternative assets, how emotions cause most investors to lose money, and how new rules may soon open $14 trillion in 401(k)s to private investments.

Tony Robbins and Christopher Zook break down Ray Dalio's warning that the U.S. is "on the brink" with $40 trillion in debt, and how to protect your money if a crisis or major market correction hits. They explain why indexing has made stocks more correlated than ever, how Dalio's All Weather Portfolio works, and why private equity has created more wealth than tech, real estate, or hedge funds.

Elon Musk just laid out the future he's building toward — and when you connect the pieces, his companies stop looking like separate bets. xAI for intelligence, Neuralink for the human layer, SpaceX for reach, Tesla for physical automation, and X as the communications backbone. Each one launched looking standalone. Together, they start to look like a single, deliberate system. In this clip, Patrick Bet-David breaks down what Musk is really building, why he spent years assembling the parts before saying it out loud, and who gets disrupted most if the whole stack connects.

Is the company that warns loudest about AI danger quietly benefiting from the fear it spreads? Anthropic has been accused of overhyping AI risk to push regulation that conveniently disadvantages its rivals. A Financial Times analysis found the company mentions AI risks and regulation far more often than OpenAI, and critics like Meta's AI chief Yann LeCun have dismissed it as "unfounded fearmongering" that ultimately paid off once new rules landed. In this clip, Patrick Bet-David breaks down the accusation, who actually benefits when Washington cracks down on AI, and whether the "safety" pitch is really a business strategy in disguise.

Russia is reportedly losing up to 25,000 soldiers a month in Ukraine — more in a single month than the Soviet Union lost in a decade in Afghanistan, according to NATO — and yet Putin is preparing to escalate rather than negotiate. In this clip, Patrick Bet-David breaks down the reporting that Putin may send hundreds of thousands more troops to the front, why he's dug in on seizing Donbas, and what a wider war could mean for Europe and the world. Is Putin cornered — or just getting started?

For the first time since the Iran war began, JPMorgan's oil analysts are admitting they can't predict where the market is headed. In a note to clients, the team led by Natasha Kaneva wrote, "We simply don't know how to model the endgame”, a stunning admission from one of the most powerful forecasting operations on Wall Street.

Patrick Bet-David isn't buying the doom. In this episode, PBD goes off on the "end times" and "fear porn" mindset, the pastors preaching the end is here, the constant messaging that America's best days are behind us, and makes his case for why that thinking kills the one thing that actually fixes problems: urgency.

The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates by a quarter point (25 basis points) to a target range of 3.75%–4%, its first rate hike since 2023. Under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, the central bank went against what markets, borrowers, and Washington were expecting, citing inflation that still hasn't been brought under control.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels are on a rapid offensive in Yemen, seizing the port of Mokha and the islands of Mayun, Perim, and Hanish, all in or around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important oil chokepoints. A former Pentagon official called it "the cork in the Red Sea bottle," warning it threatens Saudi oil exports and could push global fuel prices up. Trump has threatened "major military punishment" for Iran over future attacks. Is the world's oil supply now in rebel hands?

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a mistrial on an 11–1 vote; one holdout juror refused to convict. Now that juror's past is being dragged into the spotlight, with an investigative report exposing domestic violence allegations, a restraining order, and an eviction. Critics are calling it a witch hunt and accusing the media of doxxing a private citizen for one vote. Is this accountability… or punishment for refusing to fold?

Anthropic's own CEO Dario Amodei is calling for the AI industry to slow down. In his essay "We Must Pace the Frontier," Amodei warned that AI is advancing faster than safety can keep up, and committed to giving third-party evaluators permanent, employee-level access to Anthropic's systems. OpenAI's Sam Altman agreed and said OpenAI would do the same. Is the AI race finally hitting the brakes, or is it already too late?

Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team break down Trump's Venezuela oil deal giving the U.S. access to 65 billion barrels and unlocking nearly $100 billion in private investment. The panel argues the long-term play could weaken Iran, supply China, reshape global energy power and help rebuild Venezuela.

Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team erupt over the Lindsay Clancy mistrial after one juror refused to acquit her. The panel challenges her postpartum psychosis defense, exposes a brutal double standard between mothers and fathers, and warns that an acquittal could set a dangerous national precedent.

Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team break down JD Vance's path to 2028, his ties to Tucker Carlson and whether Trump trusts him. PBD argues Marco Rubio is the only Republican capable of beating Vance and warns the GOP that anointing a nominee without a brutal primary could cost them the White House.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” a major US economic pressure campaign targeting Iran's financial lifelines. The new sanctions target Iran's crypto, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors, with roughly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels designated.Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also reportedly told foreign counterparts that the US will refrain from striking Iran “for the time being,” signaling a shift toward economic pressure rather than immediate military action.Bessent warned that the US intends to target Iran's economic network worldwide and potentially impose secondary sanctions on countries and companies doing business with Tehran.

Roman Yampolskiy explains Roko's Basilisk, the theory that superintelligence could punish anyone who tried to stop its creation. Patrick Bet-David asks whether AI critics would become its first targets, why developers access unrestricted models and whether Elon Musk's Mars colony could offer escape.

Patrick Bet-David challenges Roman Yampolskiy's bleak AI prediction with faith in God and the possibility of the end times. Yampolskiy argues humanity is playing God by creating new agents and civilizations, then reveals his belief that reality may be a simulation where death just restarts the game.

Roman Yampolskiy explains Elon Musk's prediction that AI will create free labor, 90% unemployment and profits large enough to fund a guaranteed monthly income. He tells Patrick Bet-David that doctors, lawyers and programmers could vanish while humans retreat into passion projects and virtual worlds.

Bill Maher sits down with Hunter Biden for a candid and revealing conversation, pressing him on his personal struggles, addiction, grief, politics, and whether he would ever consider running for president. Maher doesn't hold back as he challenges Hunter on several controversial topics and pushes for direct answers.

Mark Cuban weighs in on the political and economic differences between California and Texas, criticizing California's leadership and high taxes while pointing to the continued migration to Texas. Despite those criticisms, Cuban is backing Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and urging Texans to support him, while questioning what Republicans have done for the state.

CNBC's Jim Cramer made headlines after revealing that he sold his Bitcoin amid concerns about the cryptocurrency's future. Bitcoin then surged, reigniting the infamous “Inverse Cramer” discussion among crypto traders and investors. The timing has once again put Cramer's market calls under the spotlight.

Democrats are already preparing an aggressive oversight campaign against President Donald Trump and his administration if they win control of the House in the November midterms. Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin are laying out plans to investigate Trump, his family, financial dealings, foreign influence, pardons and other controversies, while keeping impeachment on the table.

Andrew Wilson challenges Candace Owens over her claims about Erica Kirk and Turning Point USA during a heated discussion surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk.Owens explains why her views of Erica Kirk changed after their meeting, points to what she describes as inconsistencies in Erica Kirk's public statements, and questions the investigation into Charlie Kirk's death. Wilson pushes back, repeatedly asking Owens to explain what she means when she describes Erica Kirk as “complicit” and what evidence supports that claim.

Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson debate the theory that an explosive may have been involved in the death of Charlie Kirk. The discussion examines video footage of the shooting, the movement of Charlie Kirk's clothing, and comments from former Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, who said the footage looked like an explosion to him.

Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson clash over the Charlie Kirk case as Owens challenges Wilson on his knowledge of the charges against Tyler Robinson. The debate gets heated as Owens presses Wilson to identify the seven charges and argues that understanding the specific allegations is essential before claiming the evidence against Robinson is overwhelming.

Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson clash over claims surrounding the Charlie Kirk investigation, including a disputed claim about Lance Twigs' DNA and the rifle allegedly connected to the case.During the debate, Owens acknowledges that she previously misinterpreted testimony regarding DNA profiles found on the rifle and clarifies that the testimony did not establish that Lance Twigs' DNA was on the gun. Wilson presses her on the correction and challenges her broader approach to evidence and claims surrounding the case.

Andrew Wilson and Candace Owens face off in a heated debate over the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the evidence surrounding the case against Tyler Robinson. Wilson argues that the evidence pointing to Robinson is overwhelming, while Owens challenges the official narrative and raises questions about the investigation, Charlie Kirk's views on Israel, and whether there are unanswered questions surrounding his death.

New footage has been released showing the Idaho In-N-Out Burger location where a deadly shooting left three people dead and seven others injured. Police say the suspect, Chad Williams, acted alone and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation into the shooting and the suspect's motive remains ongoing.

Enes Kanter Freedom is making headlines after announcing his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, sparking a heated debate over gender, eligibility, and the future of women's sports.

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary for Michigan's U.S. Senate race, putting his historic campaign one step closer to the general election. If elected, El-Sayed would become the first Muslim senator ever elected to the United States Senate.

Artificial intelligence is set to transform politics in ways the world has never seen before — and the 2028 election could become the first true AI-driven election. From AI-generated content and political messaging to deepfakes, voter influence, and the future of campaigning, technology is changing how candidates connect with the public.

Tucker Carlson has unveiled a bold 10-point vision for America's future, laying out what he believes the country should stand for beyond today's political battles. Covering everything from government transparency, immigration, manufacturing, and education to foreign policy, public health, and national identity, Carlson argues that both major parties have lost sight of the bigger question: What should America actually be?

Ben Shapiro joins Patrick Bet-David to break down Tucker Carlson's viral "MAGA Was Betrayed" message and the speculation surrounding his political future. Ben weighs in on rumors that Tucker could launch a new political movement, addresses claims about JD Vance being "compromised," and explains why he believes a third-party presidential run is highly unlikely.

Lonzo Ball and Michael Porter Jr. sparked a viral debate after discussing whether their younger selves could have dominated the WNBA while still in middle school. The NBA players shared their perspective on the differences in size, athleticism, and competition between men's and women's basketball.

RFK Jr. confronts CNN's Dana Bash over the network's coverage of Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic. The heated exchange reignites debate over Fauci's pandemic decisions, media accountability, and how health officials were portrayed during one of the most controversial periods in recent history.

New documents have sparked questions about Bill Gates' alleged connection to government-level access and a reported “Q” security clearance. In this episode, we examine the claims, the history of Bill Gates' relationship with federal agencies, and why this information is creating debate online.

Boomers are sitting on nearly $1 trillion worth of art collections, but a surprising problem is emerging: their children, heirs, and even museums may not want it. In this episode, Patrick Bet-David and the crew break down why the traditional art market is facing a crisis, how fake artwork has damaged trust, and why wealthy collectors are turning their attention toward rare sports cards and collectibles.

Ukraine's low-cost drone warfare is changing the future of modern combat. In this episode, Pat Bet-David and the team break down how Ukraine has used thousands of inexpensive drones to challenge Russia's military power, strike valuable targets, and reshape the battlefield.

Leopold Aschenbrenner went from AI prodigy to one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence investing — before his $45B hedge fund bet faced a massive collapse. The former OpenAI researcher built his reputation predicting the future of AI, but a sharp market selloff forced his fund to unwind major positions.

Patrick Bet-David and the crew dive into the explosive debate surrounding the WNBA, Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the controversy over inclusion in women's sports. The panel discusses Cheryl Reeve's “Trans Kids Belong” shirt, comments from WNBA coaches, the league's leadership, and whether cultural debates are overshadowing the game itself.

An off-duty state trooper and an armed citizen are being credited with helping stop a deadly shooting outside a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Authorities say their intervention forced the rifle-wielding suspect to retreat and may have prevented further casualties before the gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

California's high-speed rail project is facing renewed controversy as critics question the massive cost, delays, and ongoing struggles surrounding the project. Gov. Gavin Newsom has blamed President Trump for a major funding cut, while opponents argue California's rail problems began long before that decision.