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Elon Musk stuns Davos by saying aging is a solvable problem. Joined by Larry Fink, the panel debates reverse aging, AI-driven breakthroughs, living past 100, faith, purpose, and whether humans should extend life or accept its natural limits.

Trump unveils a framework for a Greenland deal, sparking debate over NATO, Arctic defense, Russia, and missile deterrence. The panel breaks down why Greenland is strategically vital, how Davos shifted the narrative, and why this move signals long-term American power projection.

Tensions spike as Iran protests explode, regime threats escalate, and Trump signals Tehran wants to talk. The panel debates regime change, nuclear weapons, Tucker Carlson's controversial take, and why arming a radical regime could destabilize the entire world.

Scott Jennings shuts down a dangerous CNN claim linking Trump to sex trafficking, sparking a heated debate over media accountability, political correctness, and the fight over words like “illegal immigrant.” The panel breaks down hypocrisy, law, and narrative control.

The PBD panel dives into why antisemitism and radical ideologies keep resurfacing, linking it to broken capitalism, unaffordable housing, and young men losing hope. A raw discussion on blame vs responsibility, financialized markets, and why systems collapse when people feel locked out.

The PBD panel tackles a hard question: are world leaders really just asset managers for the ultra-wealthy? From Venezuela to America, they debate oligarch power, broken capitalism, young men losing hope, and why societies fracture when the middle can't play the game.

The PBD panel explores why resentment and division rise with poverty, not race. From wealth-erasing racism at the top to anger among disenfranchised young men, the discussion dives into dating, family breakdown, feminism, and how social media and money reshape power and society.

Trump fires back at Canada after comments from Mark Carney, sparking a sharp debate on trade, defense, and global power. The PBD Podcast panel contrasts Trump's blunt response with Carney's Davos rhetoric and breaks down leadership, hypocrisy, and North American leverage.

New footage out of Minnesota shows escalating anti-ICE protests turning violent, blocking roads, assaulting civilians, and interfering with arrests of child predators. The PBD panel breaks down media double standards, protest tactics, and why public support collapses when chaos hits daily life.

Trump calls out Don Lemon over his coverage of a Minnesota church protest, as footage appears to contradict Lemon's claims of ignorance. The PBD Podcast panel debates media credibility, protest laws, church boundaries, and the consequences of crossing them.

James Fishback joins the PBD Podcast panel to break down politics, power, and policy with sharp takes and real-world insight. The conversation dives into leadership, accountability, media narratives, and what's really driving today's political battles.

Howard Lutnick shocks Davos by declaring globalization a failure, calling for economic sovereignty, secure supply chains, and an America First policy. The PBD Podcast panel reacts as Trump backs it up, blasting wind energy hypocrisy and China's dominance.

A Wall Street Journal poll meant to hit Trump backfires, showing voters trust Republicans more on the economy, inflation, immigration, and border security. The PBD panel breaks down media spin, polling reality, Trump's evolution, and why online outrage doesn't match real voters.

Trump calls Iran's Ayatollah a “sick man” and signals support for new leadership as protests rock the country. The PBD panel breaks down Iran's crackdown, Trump's pause on military action, internal regime pressure, and whether U.S. restraint risks betraying the Iranian people.

Don Lemon interrupts a Christian church service in Minnesota, sparking outrage over religious freedom, protest limits, and the FACE Act. The PBD panel breaks down the confrontation, media hypocrisy, and why targeting houses of worship risks dangerous escalation.

Josh Hawley repeatedly asks a doctor a simple question in a Senate hearing: can men get pregnant? After 11 attempts, the refusal to answer sparks outrage. The panel breaks down ideology vs biology, political deflection, and why common sense is collapsing in public institutions.

The panel reacts to the emotional final letter from Scott Adams, including his last words, faith questions, and reflections on life. They also call out media hypocrisy over how Adams was labeled in death versus how violent figures are covered.

Ann Coulter responds to Joe Rogan's “Gestapo” comparison, breaking down ICE enforcement numbers, media optics, and why emotional viral clips shape public perception. The panel debates deportations, security risks, election politics, and how fear-driven narratives overpower facts.

Trump signals doubts about Reza Pahlavi's ability to lead Iran, calling him “nice” but questioning real support on the ground. The panel debates whether Iran needs a battle-tested leader, why Trump won't fully back regime change, and why a “Zoom-call leader” won't close the deal.

Ann Coulter breaks down Trump's potential use of the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, citing historic precedents, federal authority over immigration, and past riots. The panel debates federal power, state defiance, fraud investigations, and whether media hysteria is masking deeper issues.

Donald Trump floats a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates, igniting a debate over affordability, free markets, and unintended consequences. Patrick Bet-David and the panel break down who benefits, who loses access to credit, and why price controls often backfire.

Donald Trump announces a sweeping 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, aiming to economically isolate the regime without boots on the ground. Patrick Bet-David and the panel break down who this really targets, the impact on China and India, and the long-term risks of weaponizing the dollar.

Buy Now, Pay Later is exploding, but so is consumer debt. Patrick Bet-David and the panel break down record BNPL spending, missed payments, Gen Z risk, and why these “interest-free” plans can quietly become more dangerous than credit cards for everyday Americans.

Argentina has fully repaid the U.S. for a currency swap deal many critics said would fail. Patrick Bet-David and the panel break down how Javier Milei stabilized inflation, restored global credibility, and why this rare foreign intervention actually paid U.S. taxpayers back with interest.

Trump's Venezuela move is sparking global shockwaves. Patrick Bet-David breaks down the Monroe Doctrine, China's influence, oil power, Greenland, the Panama Canal, and whether America is entering a new era of expansion, strategy, and long-term national security thinking.

Curtis Yarvin claims key civil rights institutions were shaped by former Communist Party operatives, pointing to Stanley Levison's role advising MLK and the SCLC. He argues American political narratives often hide uncomfortable realities, comparing media control, propaganda, and mythmaking across the 20th century.

Federal prosecutors open a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell after subpoenas over a $2.5B renovation project. The panel debates Fed independence, political pressure on interest rates, Trump vs Powell, and what this means for markets and borrowers.

Reports claim U.S. forces used advanced sonic-style weapons during the Venezuela operation. The panel debates credibility, propaganda vs reality, Havana Syndrome parallels, and what this signals to Iran, China, and anyone testing American military power.

Trump addresses how long U.S. oversight in Venezuela could last and why rebuilding may take years. The panel breaks down oil strategy, Chevron vs Exxon, media gotcha questions, and how cutting Venezuela and Iran off impacts China's global power.

The panel explains why this moment in Iran is different than the past, from CIA-era interventions to today's pressure campaign. They break down Reza Pahlavi, cult-like politics, intervention vs isolation, and why Trump's role may be decisive.

Trump fires back at CNN after being asked if Iran takes his threats seriously. The panel breaks down media bias, Iran's protests, internet blackouts, and why Tehran suddenly wants to negotiate. Signal vs noise as U.S. leverage tightens.

Late night comedy crosses into political propaganda. Patrick Bet-David and special guest Rob Schneider react to Jimmy Kimmel and others pushing conspiracy theories about Trump, Epstein files, and Venezuela. A breakdown of why late night lost the laughs, how politics hijacked comedy, and why audiences are tuning out.

Breaking developments in Iran as Ayatollah Khamenei issues threats, shuts down the internet, and protests turn deadly. Patrick Bet-David and Rob Schneider analyze Khamenei's tweets, the communications blackout, Reza Pahlavi's mixed messaging, and why leadership, leverage, and diplomacy will determine Iran's future. This is about power, timing, and survival.

As Iran descends into chaos, the Islamic regime is broadcasting Tucker Carlson clips as state propaganda. Patrick Bet-David and Rob Schneider debate whether Tucker is being used by the Ayatollah, how authoritarian regimes weaponize Western media, and where criticism ends and useful-idiot territory begins. A tense, necessary conversation.

Marco Rubio signals serious movement on Greenland as Trump explores a $3.3 billion acquisition with major strategic implications. Patrick Bet-David and the panel break down Arctic security, NATO, China's rare earth push, Russia's naval presence, and why Greenland could be America's next Alaska moment.

Nick Shirley reacts to a Minnesota state representative confirming that whistleblowers were silenced by fear of being labeled racist or Islamophobic. As fraud cases pile up and convictions are overturned, the clip raises serious questions about accountability, politics, and enforcement.

Nick Shirley reacts to the silence from the White House as his investigation dominates social media. After tagging President Trump, Pam Bondi, and Cash Patel asking “How can I help?”, the clip highlights growing pressure, Elon Musk's nonstop engagement, and the question of real accountability.

Nick Shirley explains how his Minnesota fraud investigation went viral online days before legacy media responded. As politicians and federal agencies react publicly, Nick reveals that departments are now reaching out to him for information they should already have.

Nick Shirley reacts to AP and Newsweek reporting showing 89 percent of Minnesota fraud cases tied to one community. He explains why accountability is about data, not identity, and shares tense encounters that forced him to hire security while continuing his investigation.

Nick Shirley reveals the personal cost of exposing fraud, including threats, doxxing, and harassment targeting his family. He explains how accusations of racism are used to silence accountability, why his generation rejects that fear, and what keeps him pushing forward.

Nick Shirley explains how his viral investigation sparked door-to-door government inspections, political backlash, and demands for accountability. As arrests lag and officials deflect, the question becomes whether anyone will face consequences or if nothing happens at all.

Patrick Bet-David reacts to Michael Burry warning that markets are missing a major shift. From Venezuela to China, oil collateral, and Taiwan, Pat explains why this is not about one raid, but a Cold War level move that Wall Street is badly underpricing.

Nick Shirley argues that Tim Walz knew about Minnesota fraud for years and chose not to stop it. He points to past statements, campaign money questions, and political incentives, raising serious questions about who benefited and why accountability never came.

A 23-year-old independent journalist exposes massive fraud in Minnesota daycare funding and sparks a federal response that freezes $185 million overnight. As CNN confronts him on the ground, this clip shows the real power shift from legacy media to social media.

Patrick Bet-David breaks down why the U.S. seizure of a Russian oil tanker is bigger than it looks. From sanctions enforcement to India, Venezuela, and oil choke points, Pat explains how Trump is slowly suffocating Putin's economy without firing a shot.

As prices stay high, the White House delays new tariffs to blunt affordability backlash. Brandon Aceto and Jeff Snider break down why prices will not fall, how Biden era inflation reshaped the economy, and why wage growth and jobs matter more than messaging.

TraxNYC opens up about his Azerbaijani background, being raised Jewish with a Muslim father, and how that shaped his worldview in business and life. He also explains how a Diamond District confrontation turned into a viral moment, massive traffic growth, and why respect, restitution, and principles matter more than ego or money.

A longtime Harvard University professor resigns after alleging white males were excluded from admissions in favor of DEI quotas. Patrick and the panel break down the collapse of merit, the cultural cost to higher education, and why the backlash is now pushing talent toward places like University of Florida.

Marco Rubio shuts down a reporter questioning why the U.S. only captured Maduro. Patrick breaks down why the mission was precise, legal, and strategic, exposing media hypocrisy, selective outrage, and why this operation sends a message to China, Russia, and Iran.

TraxNYC breaks down the full Diamond District war that exploded after rival jewelers allegedly impersonated his brand and scammed a customer. From a $22,000 refund on New Year's Eve to physical confrontations and arrests, Trax explains why he snapped and why he won't tolerate anyone pretending to be him.

Governor Tim Walz goes after citizen journalist Nick Shirley, calling him a conspiracy theorist as allegations of massive Minnesota welfare fraud explode. Patrick breaks down why the attacks backfired, how independent journalism forced accountability, and why the political machine is now in damage control.