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Iran has a new Supreme Leader, but how long will he last? The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the shocking leadership transition, the revenge factor after his family's deaths, and why many believe he could be a target within days as tensions with Israel and the West escalate.

Iran's missile launches have dropped nearly 90% as U.S. and allied forces destroy ships, drone carriers, and launch systems. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the data behind the strikes, new laser weapon technology, and what this means for the future of modern warfare.

Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was pranked by Russian comedians posing as a host named “Adolf.” The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the viral moment, debating whether the blame falls on Pahlavi or his team and what it reveals about media vetting in high-stakes politics.

The House votes 357–65 to block the release of congressional sexual misconduct settlements funded by taxpayers. The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the bipartisan decision, debating transparency in Washington, public trust, and the deeper issues behind political accountability.

Did Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman really call Iran's Supreme Leader the “Hitler of the Middle East”? The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the viral clip, revisits Marco Rubio's 2015 Iran warning, and debates how long global leaders have viewed Iran's regime as a major threat.

As the Iran conflict escalates, the PBD Podcast panel examines whether Trump is quietly negotiating with China while Iran isolates itself diplomatically. With attacks across the Middle East and few allies left, the discussion turns to regime collapse, global strategy, and shifting power.

Gas prices surge as oil jumps to $87 following the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down what rising crude means for Americans at the pump, China's oil dependence, and whether Trump's “drill baby drill” strategy reshapes global energy power.

Terrence Howard tells Patrick Bet-David how he avoided Hollywood's hookup culture, reveals a near-encounter with Beyoncé, and opens up about managing his marriage and relationship while on the road filming movies.

California billionaires are flooding Miami's luxury real estate market to avoid proposed wealth taxes. The panel breaks down why ultra-wealthy buyers are moving to Florida, what it means for the economy, and the broader debate over wealth taxes and property rights.

McDonald's CEO attempts to debut the new “Big Arch” burger in a promotional video and the internet immediately reacts. The panel breaks down the awkward marketing moment, Burger King's quick response, and the bigger battle happening in the fast-food burger wars.

Jamie Dimon weighs in on whether the Iran conflict could trigger inflation. The panel reacts to his comments, debates the real risk to oil prices and global credit markets, and asks how long the conflict might last and what that means for the economy.

An old MBS interview resurfaces where he calls Iran's Supreme Leader “the new Hitler.” The panel debates why Saudi fears Iran even if it costs them economically, why ideology changes deterrence, and the difference between “regime change” vs “collapsing” the regime.

Iran threatens to set ships on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, risking 20% of the world's oil supply. The panel breaks down whether Tehran can actually shut it down, why the U.S. sank an Iranian warship, and how Trump's strategy is keeping oil prices stable.

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery explore combining Paramount+ and HBO Max into a 200M subscriber streaming giant. The panel debates whether the merger can challenge Netflix, what happens to CNN, and why the old cable news model may be dying.

Michael Saylor doubles down on Bitcoin, raising hundreds of millions through stock sales to buy more. The panel debates whether Strategy is making a genius asymmetric bet or a historic gamble and whether Bitcoin's future could turn Saylor into one of the richest people alive.

Trump says many potential Iranian leaders are already dead and hints at what could come next if the regime collapses. The panel debates whether the strategy is regime change or full regime collapse, and what history teaches about rebuilding nations after war.

Marco Rubio warns the toughest phase against Iran is still ahead. The panel breaks down why the U.S. struck now, Iran's growing missile stockpile, and the broader strategy involving China, NATO, and global power dynamics.

The panel debates credibility, disinformation, and political risk as the Iran conflict unfolds. They discuss giving credit when it's due, Trump's high-stakes gamble, market reactions, midterm implications, and whether this becomes a historic peace breakthrough or a prolonged war.

Joe Lonsdale reveals how Palantir recruited its first hundred employees, why the best candidates always chose equity over salary, and how the war for top tech talent has exploded in the AI era.

Joe Lonsdale shares what Elon Musk and Peter Thiel were really like at PayPal, how getting rejected by every top VC fueled Palantir's founding, and how the CIA became an unlikely early investor.

Joe Lonsdale reveals how Peter Thiel recruited top talent at PayPal, how Palantir maps the smartest engineers at elite universities, and what traits set great entrepreneurs apart from great engineers.

The panel reacts to the Austin mass shooting being investigated as potential terrorism, discussing border security, radicalization, and domestic retaliation risks amid global conflict. They debate vigilance, policy failures, and how America should respond.

The panel breaks down Bill Clinton's deposition, Trump's unexpected defense of him, and renewed scrutiny around Epstein connections. They debate presidential “brotherhood,” legal standards, media narratives, and whether real accountability will ever come.

The panel reacts to Shia LaBeouf's raw interview with Andrew Callaghan, unpacking trauma, fame at a young age, addiction, faith, and personal responsibility. They discuss Hollywood's dark side, mental health struggles, and why growth ultimately comes down to choice.

The panel addresses viral claims that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed, then reveals his team says he's alive. They examine regime tensions, wartime misinformation, U.S. leadership contrasts, and the broader Iran nuclear standoff.

The panel debates whether Iran's regional strikes signal desperation or strategy. They analyze retaliation risks, civilian infrastructure threats, Middle East alliances shifting, and how long the conflict could last. Will Iran escalate, surrender, or lash out before the clock runs out?

The panel reacts to reports that Iran's Supreme Leader was killed in a joint US–Israeli strike. They debate global reactions, media framing, regime change, Trump's leadership, and what this means for Iran's future, nuclear threats, and America's role on the world stage.

The panel breaks down Iran's next moves after being cornered: allies staying sidelined, retaliation risks, Strait of Hormuz threats, oil and gas price spikes, cyber warfare, and drone warfare. They argue Trump's energy strategy insulated the US while Iran's isolation grows.

Hillary Clinton faces a tense deposition, dismissing questions about Pizzagate and addressing scrutiny over Ghislaine Maxwell attending Chelsea Clinton's wedding. The panel debates elite accountability, Epstein connections, DOJ emails, and whether powerful political figures will ever face consequences.

A controversial photo surfaces allegedly showing Howard Lutnick with Jeffrey Epstein, sparking debate over elite accountability, DOJ transparency, and media pressure. The panel discusses AI verification, Pam Bondi's handling of the files, White House optics, and whether anyone will truly face consequences.

CNN's Harry Enten calls the 2028 Democratic primary a “clown car,” and the panel reacts to polling that shows no candidate above 25%, with Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and AOC all clustered within the margin of error, as they debate whether the party is in a civil war between progressives and moderates, and what the rise of figures like AOC and Mamdani signals about the direction of Democratic leadership.

Bill Gates faces backlash after apologizing to staff over ties to Jeffrey Epstein and admitting to past affairs. The panel debates accountability, media narratives, Melinda French Gates' response, and whether powerful elites are finally being exposed in the internet age.

Panama's Supreme Court just scrapped a decades-long port deal with CK Hutchison, stripping Chinese-linked control near the Panama Canal and triggering immediate backlash from Beijing. The panel breaks down what this means for U.S. national security, global trade, the Monroe Doctrine, BlackRock's failed acquisition attempt, and whether this was a coordinated geopolitical move backed by Washington.

Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of “industrial scale” distillation attacks on its Claude models, and the panel breaks down allegations involving DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax, 24,000 fraudulent accounts, and 16 million exchanges, as they debate intellectual property theft, Nvidia chip export controls, and whether AI competition with China is now a full-blown national security battle.

FedEx is suing the U.S. government for a full refund after the Supreme Court ruled the president lacked authority to impose certain tariffs, and the panel breaks down the $175 billion in refund claims from companies like L'Oréal, Dyson, Prada, and Costco, debating whether the ruling was about process, not legality, and what it means for negotiation leverage, small businesses, and America's ability to compete with China on national security priorities like semiconductors and rare earths.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

Horst Schulze breaks down how Ritz-Carlton built elite teams through hiring standards, empowerment, and culture. From $2,000 employee decision authority to confronting performance with data, he explains the leadership systems that drove world-class service and low turnover.

Anthony Hopkins opens up about being estranged from his daughter for 20+ years, calling it his greatest regret. The panel reflects on forgiveness, fatherhood, belief systems, and the five things young boys need: a present father, standards, friction, fun, and the right foundation.

An LA reporter presses Mayor Karen Bass on potholes and broken 311 promises, exposing frustration over infrastructure failures. The panel reacts, then pivots to Katie Porter's anti-Trump campaign launch and what it says about the future of California politics.

America's birth rate has fallen to 1.58, the lowest in history. In this episode of the new “How to Fix” series, Patrick Bet-David breaks down what caused the decline and proposes bold incentives to spark a new baby boom. Agree or disagree, this is a debate every American should be having.

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he's a “960 SAT guy” while speaking to a Black audience, sparking backlash over pandering and low expectations. The panel debates race politics, political messaging, and whether this kind of rhetoric is sincere or insulting.

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after a 6–3 Supreme Court ruling limits his authority. The panel debates executive power, Congress's role in taxation, economic impact, and whether tariffs are working or setting up a constitutional showdown over trade policy.

Iran tensions hit a breaking point. With B-2 bombers deployed and negotiations collapsing, the panel debates whether a strike on Iran is imminent, what happens if the Ayatollah falls, and whether the U.S. has a real succession plan or risks another Middle East power vacuum.

Mexico erupts after cartel boss El Mencho is killed in a military operation. Fires, roadblocks, and gun battles spread across Jalisco as CJNG retaliates. The panel breaks down the power vacuum, U.S. border implications, tourism fallout, and what happens when you cut off the head of the dragon.

Kevin Roberts and Patrick debate America's birth rate crisis, family policy, and cultural decline. From Hungary and Israel incentives to tax credits for marriage and kids, they unpack what is driving 1.58 fertility and whether the government can help reverse it.

Patrick challenges Kevin Roberts on making Heritage “cool” for Gen Z. From Project 2025 and elite distrust to coalition building, youth outreach, and authenticity, this clip dives into how conservative institutions must evolve to win the next generation.

Kevin Roberts compares Heritage to pro sports leagues, explains why the American people, not donors, are the top priority, and addresses winning over younger voters. From spending battles in DC to partnering with Turning Point, this is strategy, influence, and future planning.

Horst Schulze reveals the traits of the best manager he ever led and why standards collapse after founders leave. In this raw exchange with Patrick Bet-David, he explains purpose, non-negotiables, and why compromising culture breaks world-class brands.