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Muslim “takeover” fears, Sharia law panic, and Ilhan Omar's patriotism collide as Mehdi Hasan argues right‑wing rhetoric fuels real‑world anti‑Muslim violence while Patrick pushes back on Trump, threats, and who really loves America.

UK crime, media bias, and immigration collide as Patrick presses Mehdi Hasan over the killing of Henry Nowak, the police response, and whether Britain is really being “destroyed” despite low crime stats and post‑Brexit economic decline.

Trump gets called out for how easily he can be played by politicians like Zohran Mamdani, as Mehdi Hasan breaks down Trump's need for praise, foreign leaders' manipulation tactics, and what it means for American leadership.

Spencer Pratt weighs in on the Los Angeles mayoral race, arguing that the city's challenges have set the stage for a dramatic runoff election. From public safety concerns to voter frustration, this discussion explores the political dynamics that could reshape the future of LA leadership.

Steve Hilton is making waves in California politics after emerging as a serious contender and outperforming several Democratic rivals in early polling and voter enthusiasm. This discussion examines the factors behind his rise, the issues resonating with voters, and what his campaign could mean for the future direction of the Golden State.

President Trump's reported consideration of a new leadership shakeup has sparked intense debate, with Bill Pulte being described as a political "pitbull" amid speculation surrounding a potential replacement for Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. This discussion explores the political implications, the key players involved, and what such a move could mean for the future of the administration's national security team.

Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley was reportedly fired by CBS News following a heated clash with network leadership over sweeping changes to the iconic news program. The controversy erupted after major staff cuts and the dismissal of several top producers and correspondents, with Pelley allegedly confronting CBS executives and criticizing editor-in-chief Bari Weiss during a tense internal meeting.

Major League Baseball is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, fueled by rising attendance, stronger television ratings, and the star power of players like Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Witt Jr., and Aaron Judge. But with labor negotiations between owners and players already becoming contentious, concerns are growing that a potential lockout after the 2026 season could jeopardize the sport's hard-earned momentum and reignite debates over revenue sharing, payroll requirements, and competitive balance.

President Trump is reportedly backing away from a controversial $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" after facing intense criticism from both Democrats and members of his own party. The proposed fund became a political flashpoint on Capitol Hill, raising concerns about how the money could be used and threatening to derail key Republican legislative priorities, including an immigration enforcement package.

A heated Axios report claims Donald Trump called Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” over Israel's actions in Lebanon. In this PBD Podcast clip, Patrick and Mehdi Hasan break down the leak, media spin, US‑Israel power dynamics, and what it means for Gaza and the Iran war

Bill Gates allegedly spent years and serious money engineering a “Mr. Rogers” costume to look harmless, using a custom mannequin to test bland sweaters and glasses while his team curated a soft, nerdy brand for a man tied to Epstein, vaccines and global agendas.

Jimmy Kimmel trashes Spencer Pratt as a “screaming jerk on reality shows” while polls show Pratt surging in the LA mayor's race. PBD and the crew break down Bass vs. Pratt, media gaslighting, and why angry Democrat moms could flip Los Angeles.

A meme‑born YouTube horror short called “Backrooms” becomes a full‑blown theatrical hit, as 20‑year‑old creator Kane Parsons turns his viral liminal‑space series into a $10 million indie that crushes Disney's pricey Star Wars reboot at the box office and signals a power shift toward internet‑raised storytellers.

Bill Gates allegedly spent years and serious money engineering a “Mr. Rogers” costume to look harmless, using a custom mannequin to test bland sweaters and glasses while his team curated a soft, nerdy brand for a man tied to Epstein, vaccines and global agendas.

AI chip CEO Andrew Feldman says the industry has done a terrible job selling data centers to the public and argues AI firms should “pay their own way,” even powering sites with small nuclear reactors while funding local schools, fields and community projects.

Illegal immigrant Juan Escotto, previously deported three times, is accused of stabbing a Modesto grandmother, her 23‑year‑old daughter, and a two‑week‑old baby to death, and the crew blames California's sanctuary policies and Newsom's ICE restrictions for letting him stay until three generations were wiped out.

PBD and the Hometeam react to reports that Iran's president tried to resign after warning the IRGC had taken over, and ask what happens inside Tehran if hardliners control the government while Israel and the US wait for the next move.

Google wants federal approval to dump 32 million lab‑bred mosquitoes into California and Florida over two years, using bacteria‑infected males to crash local mosquito populations and raising big questions about consent, unintended consequences and weaponizing bugs in the future

Jimmy Kimmel trashes Spencer Pratt as a “screaming jerk on reality shows” while polls show Pratt surging in the LA mayor's race. PBD and the crew break down Bass vs. Pratt, media gaslighting, and why angry Democrat moms could flip Los Angeles.

Fans torch Paris after PSG's Champions League win as migrant rioters brag they “took over Paris in three hours,” Macron blasts the chaos, and the guys warn this could be a preview of World Cup‑style unrest and BLM‑level riots in Western cities.

PBD's crew breaks down the smash‑hit Michael Jackson biopic, from nephew Jaafar Jackson's casting and Joe Jackson's brutal role to MJ's eerie “they're going to kill me” warnings and why fans still see him as a one‑of‑one global phenomenon.

PBD's crew reacts to Blue Origin's “nuclear‑looking” rocket explosion, breaking down the billion‑dollar damage, Bezos' response, and why public failure and learning in space travel is the ultimate test of real entrepreneurs.

A senior CIA officer is busted with $40 million in gold, Rolexes, and cash as PBD's crew questions failed background checks, rogue “company men,” and whether America's gold is really still sitting inside Fort Knox

PBD breaks down the draft US–Iran deal that needs Trump's signature, from a 60‑day ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to a $300 billion fund, and warns why leaving enriched uranium off the table is a non‑starter.

PBD's crew torches Jill Biden's media tour as shameless gaslighting, breaking down her debate excuses, Joe's visible decline, and why a first lady clung to power while donors quietly abandon Biden's doomed presidential library

PBD's crew rips Gavin Newsom's plan to slap a 100% tax on Trump's $1.776 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund, breaking down the supremacy clause, wealth‑tax dreams, and why they say you “can't tax your way to prosperity.”

PBD's crew torches Maryland Governor Wes Moore's new “Glock ban,” breaking down the NRA lawsuit, how definition bills can quietly become full gun bans, and why independents break from Democrats on guns and voter ID

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen is calling out entrepreneurs who cash out and sell their companies, saying the money isn't worth losing your mission. After years of clashes with corporate ownership, Cohen says watching Ben & Jerry's progressive voice get silenced turned the dream into a fight to take the company back.

Elon Musk's early friend and investor backed Musk in the early days of Tesla and SpaceX, turned a small bet into one of the most legendary outcomes in modern business history, and broke down risk, relied on intuition, and spotted world-changing talent early.

Sheriff Chad Bianco exposes why Gavin Newsom won't meet California sheriffs, how soft-on-crime laws and a “homeless industrial complex” are destroying public safety, and what he'd do as governor to end the scam and clean up the streets in two years.

Sheriff Chad Bianco explains why LA's Skid Row is “by design,” blasts Karen Bass and Democrat policies for turning homelessness into a cash machine, and joins Spencer Pratt's fight to expose the scam and save California before it's too late.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco breaks down how cartel fentanyl and human trafficking flood through California's freeways, why his county is treated like a border, and the shocking case of a young deputy caught running 520,000 pills for the cartel.

Canada's political tensions are heating up after Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Alberta separatists they could be playing a dangerous game. Comparing the movement to Brexit, Carney says using a referendum as leverage could seriously backfire as debates over Alberta's future inside Canada reach a boiling point.

Pope Leo XIV just dropped a powerful warning about AI, saying humanity is standing at a crossroads between building a better future or creating a modern-day “Tower of Babel.” In his first major encyclical, the Pope calls out the dangers of unchecked technology and reminds the world that AI should serve people, not replace humanity, morality, or the human soul.

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. may be cooling off, but the warnings are still getting more intense. A new peace proposal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pull American forces back from the region, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any future war would end in disaster for “aggressors.”

Elon Musk's early friend and investor backed Musk in the early days of Tesla and SpaceX, turned a small bet into one of the most legendary outcomes in modern business history, and broke down risk, relied on intuition, and spotted world-changing talent early.

NYC tenants say they were living in straight-up nightmare conditions while landlords kept collecting checks, and now the city just hit back with a $31 million judgment. Mayor Zohran Mamdani says what was once sold as “luxury you can afford” turned into years of dangerous living, broken apartments, and hundreds of violations in the Bronx.

Teens are getting hit hard by one of the weakest summer job markets in decades, and experts say it's more than just bad luck. With businesses tightening budgets, cautious consumer spending, and even older workers competing for entry-level roles, seasonal jobs for 16–19-year-olds have dropped to historic lows, reshaping what summer work looks like for an entire generation.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen is calling out entrepreneurs who cash out and sell their companies, saying the money isn't worth losing your mission. After years of clashes with corporate ownership, Cohen says watching Ben & Jerry's progressive voice get silenced turned the dream into a fight to take the company back.

Ferrari's former boss just sounded the alarm on the brand's first EV, and his reaction got the whole car world talking. Luca di Montezemolo says the new Ferrari Luce could “destroy a myth,” sparking major backlash as fans question whether Ferrari is losing what made it legendary.

AI is blowing up McKinsey's old billable-hours model and forcing elite consultancies to charge for real outcomes, not 300-page decks. We break down why clients want results-based fees, how JPMorgan and Goldman are using AI to cut “gatekeeper” roles, and why true operators now have the leverage.

Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow explains why he fired his entire HR department, saying they were “creating problems that didn't exist,” and Patrick Bet-David breaks down when HR becomes a growth engine versus a bureaucratic bottleneck that kills speed, culture, and accountability

Trump welcomes new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh with a not-so-subtle public warning: “You better lower the rates.” We break down Warsh's razor-thin confirmation, the battle between supply-siders and Keynesians, and why markets are betting on hikes while Trump wants cuts before 2026.

Hasan Piker is hit with a federal subpoena over Cuba trips and alleged foreign influence, exposing his radical rhetoric, “revolutionary” branding, and impact on vulnerable young viewers. We break down the legal stakes, funding questions, and why parents must watch who's brainwashing their kids.

MBA programs are on a fire sale as top schools slash tuition and still leave more grads job-hunting, while Google, Amazon, and Apple cool on the MBA craze. We break down why companies will become the new universities, how internal “MBAs” with real operators beat debt, and what this means for your career.

Tulsi Gabbard's resignation as director of national intelligence is officially being blamed on her husband's rare bone cancer, but Patrick Bet-David and the panel dig into the “silent war” behind the scenes—CIA document fights, declassification battles, Joe Kent drama—and whether Tulsi was quietly pushed out before 2028.

Rick Ross explains why not everyone should be the face of their business—but why he must be the voice of his brands, driving 30+ partnerships and 20 years of momentum. He breaks down personal branding, how he chooses from thousands of unreleased songs, and why the audience—not the artist—decides the hits.

Rick Ross explains why his doctor shut down his Mount Kilimanjaro plans, then breaks down his real happy place: cutting grass, raising buffalo and cows, and hosting 10,000-person car shows at Evander Holyfield's former 55,000-square-foot Atlanta mansion he bought for $5.9M and turned into a film location.

Rick Ross unleashes on 50 Cent, saying they've “never been cool,” mocking his TV checks, bankruptcy, and ownership, and joking he'd only let him wash the bottom of his yacht. He doubles down that 50 lives “in a two-bedroom,” explains why he'll never do a sit-down, and still calls him a minion, not a rival.

Rick Ross reveals why he often initiated rap beefs, how his “deeper than rap” hustler past shaped him, and why he won't compare himself to Pac, Biggie, Scarface, or Jay-Z. He breaks down street credibility vs. music, his eclectic playlist from OutKast to Phil Collins, and his ever-changing top five.

Rick Ross explains how “Hustlin” sparked a massive 2006 bidding war, why he demanded seven figures from every label meeting, and how owning the record with Slip-N-Slide still pays him 20 years later. He also breaks down his first big checks, nonstop show grind, and flipping rap money into real estate.