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• Free Will Is A Biological Illusion — The Experiment That Proved It Changed How I See Everything 02.06.2026 29mnt

  Tom Bilyeu dives into the mind-bending science behind free will, simulation theory, and how quantum mechanics and neuroscience challenge everything we believe about our choices and reality.
• Everyone's Getting Laid Off. So Why Can't Economists Find AI in the ACTUAL Data? 01.06.2026 1j 34mnt

  Tom and Producer Drew dive into the groundbreaking advancements of Claude Opus 4.8 and AGI, the evolving impact of AI on jobs and creativity, and the wild mysteries unfolding in Brooklyn’s sewers.
• Decoding Economic Warfare, Global Transition, Who is Satoshi and How YOU Can Escape the Cage | Impact Theory W. Tom Bilyeu & Simon Dixon 30.05.2026 1j 14mnt

  Real talk: if you’ve ever felt powerless or trapped by the “way things are,” THIS half of the conversation might change your entire reality. I push Simon Dixon even further—how do the powers that be see the next phase? Why are countries like China and blocks like BRICS rising (and what does “multipolar world” even mean for the rest of us)? What about the average person—do we even stand a chance? We dive into the macro shifts happening under the surface—from America’s last gasp of extraction, to how China leverages its own rules, to multipolarity in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. But it’s not just doom: Simon lays out the actual escape routes, from Bitcoin to local sovereignty, and the radical (surprisingly practical!) ways we can reclaim autonomy right now. Don’t miss the Satoshi Nakamoto bombshell at the end—why Bitcoin may have started as an “op,” and why true self-custody is your ticket to freedom. Ketone IQ: Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/IMPACT⁠ for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠https://quince.com/impactpod⁠AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at ⁠business.att.com⁠ Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at ⁠https://monetarymetals.com/impact⁠ AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT ⁠https://aquatru.com⁠Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at ⁠https://truemed.com/impact⁠Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠https://incogni.com/impact⁠Pique: 20% off at ⁠https://piquelife.com/impact⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help...STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/call⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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.
• Peter Thiel Chooses Argentina, Government Overreach, and Lessons from History’s Financial Bubbles 29.05.2026 1j 31mnt

  Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live! On today’s episode, Tom is joined by his beloved wife, Lisa, for a deep dive into this week’s economic and political turbulence. From explosive AI valuations and the dangers of narrative-driven investing to provocative policy proposals—including California’s potential billionaire wealth tax and Newsom’s contentious plan to tax Trump’s anti-weaponization fund—nothing is off the table. We discuss historical lessons in economic bubbles, strategies for surviving inflation and debt, and the core mechanics of how assets, taxes, and government policy interact to shape everyone’s financial future. Plus, Tom unpacks the story behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina, the role of unions, and shocking claims about what taxpayer dollars are funding. Whether you’re an investor trying to protect your portfolio or simply want to understand the forces shaping your wallet, this episode is packed with first-principles thinking, candid debate, and actionable insights to empower your decisions in uncertain times. Chapter Notes: 00:00 Understanding narrative vs. fundamental investing 07:13 Investing in AI and infrastructure 13:20 Diversifying investments across assets 20:07 Understanding body biology at Quest 21:28 Discovering the Eurodollar market 29:31 Entrepreneurship over saving for wealth 33:42 Discussion on tax distribution 37:29 Government control and economic impact 47:11 Debating area's affordability and value 50:30 Debate over Trump's legal defense fund 54:48 Discussing January 6th repercussions 01:00:36 Discussing personal assumptions and surprises 01:08:23 Questioning personal beliefs and goals 01:11:32 Intellectual humility and growth 01:16:44 Peter Thiel's global relocation plans 01:20:44 Concerns about political leadership 01:28:49 Armed gangs in Canada 01:30:55 Discussing left vs right politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Who Really Runs the World? Simon Dixon Exposes the Power Structures You’re Not Meant to See | Impact Theory w. Tom Bilyeu 28.05.2026 1j 4mnt

  Part 1: Who Really Runs the World? Simon Dixon Exposes the Power Structures You’re Not Meant to See Okay, buckle up—today’s episode is not for the faint of heart. I sat down with Simon Dixon, legendary investor, Bitcoin OG, and ex-investment banker, and let’s just say he’s not here to sugarcoat anything about who actually controls our money, our governments, and, yes—our lives. If you’ve ever felt like the system is rigged, but couldn’t put your finger on how, Simon paints the clearest, most disturbing picture of the power structures you never learned about in school. With every word, he pulls back the curtain on the “complexes”—military, financial, technological—that quietly shape global events. We go deep on how fiat currency is manufactured, why every government seems totally bought, and why your political choices may be more of an illusion than you’ve ever realized. (Seriously, if you care about understanding global power, wealth concentration, and what REALLY drives war and society, you need this episode.) SHOWNOTES [00:00] Simon Dixon’s Introduction: From investment banker to Bitcoin investor—why he’s the ultimate insider-outsider. [00:40] What is a “power structure”? Military, Financial, and Technological industrial complexes explained. [03:00] How profit and war are inextricably linked, and why companies truly “need” ongoing conflict. [04:17] Where does government fit? Why politicians are just actors and the real control lies elsewhere. [07:38] Understanding central banking: Why money is debt, and how the entire system is designed as a Ponzi scheme. [15:05] How the monetary system traps everyone with credit, debt, and obligations that literally cannot be repaid. [19:07] How politicians become useful to lobbyists, and how that advances careers (not people’s interests) [27:00] How net worth and CEO “success” are always, always conditional on compliance with the financial industrial complex. [34:51] The origin story of Israel, the British Empire, military profit—and how war and resource acquisition drive everything. [41:49] Why new technologies are tested in war zones, and how surveillance, data, and state control evolve from there. [46:20] How the system manufactures “acceptable” narratives: manipulating humanitarian crises for profit and power. [52:39] Who owns what? How wealth gets concentrated and why 10% control 92% of the global stock market. [54:11] Israel’s alignment with military industrial complex and why endless war is a business model. [57:07] Egypt’s resistance, IMF debt, and the mechanics of ending empires. [01:02:13] Enter BlackRock: Mortgage-backed securities, global asset management, and controlling IF a company “lives or dies.” [01:07:22] How BlackRock’s “Aladdin” leverages $25 trillion to scenario-plan global finance. [01:14:17] Iran, Venezuela, and engineered economic collapse—how currency warfare destabilizes nations for profit. Simon Dixon’s Handles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simondixon21 Blog: https://simondixon.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SimonDixonTwitt Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Trump’s Iran Deal Disaster, Pope’s Holy War on AI, and the Death of Private Property | Tom Bilyeu Show Live 28.05.2026 1j 47mnt

  Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu and special guest co-host Lisa Bilyeu. Broadcasting from their home studio, Tom and Lisa dive deep into the latest headlines and societal shifts that are shaping our world. In this episode, they tackle pressing topics, including the chaotic state of U.S.-Iran negotiations and what it signals about America's global standing, the Pope's recent "holy war" on artificial intelligence and its implications for humanity, controversial property rights proposals in New York City, and the alarming erosion of free speech in the West. Through candid conversation and contrasting perspectives, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu explore the intersection of logic, emotion, politics, and technology—challenging listeners to think critically about the future of democracy, individual rights, and the ever-accelerating influence of AI. Whether wrestling with philosophical debates on liberty, obligations to country, or the pitfalls of authoritarianism and collectivism, this episode pulls no punches and invites you to join the conversation on the issues that matter most. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• The Economic Maginot Line: Why Markets Everywhere Are Flashing Warning Signs Right Now & How You Can Protect Your Wallet | Tom's Deepdive 26.05.2026 20mnt

  00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Part 1: The Economic Maginot Line Was Just Breached 07:50 - Part 2: The Inflation Cage Is Closing 14:06 - Part 3: The Stock Market is Becoming Irrational What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Tommy Robinson's UK Rally was BIGGER Than Anyone Expected, Trump's $1.7B "Anti-Weaponization" Fund is BLATANT Corruption, Thomas Massie LOST to $20 Million in AIPAC Money | Weekly Recap 24.05.2026 49mnt

  What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact In today's episode, we break down Tommy Robinson's massive London rally, what the crowd size actually reveals about Britain's immigration breaking point, and why the values collision happening across the West can no longer be ignored. We dive into Trump's brand new $1.776 billion DOJ fund — the so-called "anti-weaponization" payout — and unpack why this looks less like justice for the wrongly persecuted and more like a president quietly pardoning himself. We wade into one of the most consequential primary defeats in recent memory — Thomas Massie's loss to an AIPAC-backed challenger — and what the demographic breakdown reveals about who's actually being radicalized when billionaires try to buy elections in the social media age. tom bilyeu, impact theory, tom bilyeu show, weekly recap, tommy robinson, tommy robinson rally, london rally, uk immigration, britain immigration crisis, immigration debate, values collision, mass immigration, trump doj, trump slush fund, 1.7 billion fund, trump anti weaponization, trump pardon, doj corruption, trump corruption, thomas massie, massie primary, massie loses, aipac, aipac money, aipac influence, israel lobby, congressional primary, political corruption, political commentary, news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Navigating the K-Shaped Economy: Tech, Inequality, and the Rise of Digital Power | Impact Theory w. Tom Bilyeu & Daniel Priestley 23.05.2026 1j 4mnt

  Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In part two of this dynamic conversation, Tom Bilyeu sits down with entrepreneur and author Daniel Priestley to unpack the hidden forces shaping today's economic landscape. Together, they dig deep into models of wealth redistribution, the power—and peril—of technological disruption, and why some countries like those in the Nordics seem to make social safety nets work, while others struggle. Daniel Priestley pulls back the curtain on what really drives inequality in the modern era, from government competence to the impact of repeated technological revolutions. The discussion tackles hot topics like universal basic income, the role of sovereign wealth funds, and what future generations can expect as artificial intelligence reaches an inflection point. Whether you’re curious about the fate of the middle class, the future of property ownership, or how to stay ahead in a shifting economy, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and bold predictions. Buckle up for a riveting exploration of economics, technology, and the very rules that will define our future. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com 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/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Follow Daniel Priestley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpriestley Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielPriestley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestley Website: https://danielpriestley.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Modern Warfare Is A Wealth Extraction Scheme, Iran Framework Leaked, & The Bond Market Is Breaking | Tom Bilyeu Show Live 22.05.2026 1j 45mnt

  Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's final London episode, we dig into the unverified Iran framework reportedly brokered between the US and Tehran — a 30-day pause that may have more to do with calming a fracturing bond market than ending a war. Joining Tom is Drew, who walks us through the leaked terms, why Netanyahu reportedly had "his hair on fire" on a call with Trump, and what Israel's rumored surprise strike could mean for any path to a permanent deal. From there, the conversation widens into the wealth extraction lens on modern warfare, the three industrial complexes running the show, and the four simultaneous bond markets flashing historic warning signs. Tom breaks down the Cape ratio hitting levels not seen since 1929 and 1999, walks through his own personal portfolio (three years in cash, Bitcoin, gold, short-term US debt, and broad diversification), and explains why timing the market is a fool's errand compared to building a thesis. We also cover Bernie Sanders' new bill to cap super PAC contributions at $5K — a rare moment of cross-aisle agreement for Tom — alongside a brutal point-by-point dismantling of California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer's claim that we just need to "tax billionaires more." Spoiler: per-capita inflation-adjusted spending on transportation, healthcare, and education is already up 50%, 100%, and 700% respectively since 1952. The problem isn't taxation. It's competence. Plus: the largest autism fraud case in US history out of Minnesota, AOC's brown-water data center stunt that Tom calls "treasonous," Jeff Bezos predicting AI will let one spouse leave the workforce, the AI-made film premiering at Cannes, Spotify and Universal's new AI remix licensing deal, the Figure robot running 200 hours error-free, and a viral CEO firing his entire HR department. Whether you're here for the geopolitics, the macro economics, or Tom's no-anonymous-feedback management philosophy, this episode covers a lot of ground from the road. Hit subscribe. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com 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/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact tom bilyeu, impact theory, tom bilyeu show, tom bilyeu live, drew, iran ceasefire, trump iran, netanyahu, israel iran, ukraine russia, bond market, cape ratio, jeff bezos ai, bernie sanders super pac, tom steyer, tax the rich, billionaire tax, minnesota fraud, feeding our future, jd vance, aoc data center, ai film cannes, spotify ai, universal music ai, figure robot, asmongold ai, tommy robinson, mamdani, money in politics, wealth extraction, citizens united, london podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• The 50-Year Economic Collapse That Created Socialism Is Happening Again Right Now | Impact Theory w/ Tom Bilyeu & Daniel Priestley 21.05.2026 52mnt

  What's up, guys? Today, I am fired up to bring you an essential episode with serial entrepreneur, author, and economic thought leader Daniel Priestley. Daniel is an expert on entrepreneurship, the future of work, and how technology is driving long-term societal disruption. With a powerful grasp of history and a keen eye on where things are heading, Daniel breaks down everything you need to understand about economic revolutions, inequality, and why socialism is suddenly such a big talking point. In this conversation, Daniel and I dive deep into how AI, rising inflation, and broken social contracts are setting the stage for massive change—and what that means for all of us. He shares the blueprint history provides for moving beyond economic stagnation, what fuels resentment and unrest, and why understanding competition, ownership, and values is vital if you want to thrive in today’s world. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of the real drivers behind economic turmoil, why surface solutions like simple wealth redistribution miss the mark, and how you can position yourself to survive and win, no matter how crazy the system gets. If this episode brings you value, please leave us a review—it’s the best way to help us reach more ambitious minds like yours who are ready to break through and unlock their potential. I’m Tom Bilyeu, and welcome to Impact Theory. Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com 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/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Daniel Priestley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpriestley Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielPriestley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestley Website: https://danielpriestley.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Trump's IRS Settlement, Massie Loses His Seat, & Zuck Caught On Hot Mic AI Layoff Plans | Tom Bilyeu Show Live 20.05.2026 1j 47mnt

  Tom and Drew break down a stacked news day starting with the Trump DOJ signing off on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement that wraps up Trump's pending lawsuits and grants tax-investigation immunity to him, Donald Jr., Eric, and the Trump Organization for any returns filed before the investigation date. Tom unpacks why this functions as a soft self-pardon, why the slush fund framing is structurally dangerous regardless of the merits, and why presidents need to operate knowing every move will be scrutinized after they leave office. From there, the guys get into Trump claiming he paused a bombing campaign against Iran an hour before it was set to launch at the request of GCC nations, US bond yields hitting their highest level since 2007, and the AIPAC-funded primary takedown of Thomas Massie in Kentucky — the one Congressman wearing a pin tracking the national debt, now removed by lobby money in the most naked display of money-in-politics this cycle. Tom delivers an extended argument on the overproduction of elites — why too many people are being pushed into white-collar tracks the economy can't reward, how this fuels the resentment cycle driving political instability, and why historical empires (including pre-Revolution France) collapsed under the same dynamic. He walks through the Niall Ferguson book on the Rothschilds as a case study for understanding the meta-rules of how the world actually works, and pushes back hard against the Jeff Bezos pitch to exempt lower earners from federal taxes — arguing that everyone paying in is the only mechanism that keeps the government accountable. Plus: Mark Zuckerberg's leaked audio explaining why Meta is recording employee computer use to train AI amid the layoffs, why Tom is heading to Piers Morgan to debate AI displacement, how Kobe Bryant's pivot from basketball to filmmaking models the right mindset for navigating technological disruption, Ashley St. Clair's claim that Elon had access to 2024 election data, and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson saying she "felt seen" being called a communist by Trump. This one is dense. Tom is in deep-dive mode the whole episode, particularly on the central banking and inflation theft mechanics that he argues are the real engine behind almost every political fight currently dominating the news cycle. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com 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/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Tom Bilyeu, Impact Theory, Drew, Trump DOJ settlement, Trump tax immunity, IRS slush fund, 1.776 billion, Trump Iran bombing paused, US bond yields 2026, Thomas Massie AIPAC, Massie Kentucky primary, money in politics, Mark Zuckerberg leaked audio, Meta AI surveillance, AI layoffs, Piers Morgan, Katie Wilson Seattle mayor, communist mayor, Jeff Bezos taxes, nurse in Queens, overproduction of elites, Niall Ferguson Rothschild, French Revolution, inflation theft, central banking, Ashley St Clair Elon, 2024 election data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• The Sweden Socialists Point To Doesn't Exist — It Collapsed In 1990 | Tom Deepdive 19.05.2026 30mnt

  Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s deep dive, we’re unpacking the often-misunderstood story of Sweden’s economic transformation—and the crucial lessons it holds for America. Our host challenges the popular narrative that Sweden’s “Nordic model” is a socialist success story, revealing instead how excessive wealth redistribution led to Sweden’s economic collapse in the 1990s. We’ll explore how the country’s dramatic shift toward market reforms reignited innovation and prosperity, and why attempts to replicate a large-scale welfare state—without robust economic growth—are doomed to fail. Drawing on global case studies, tax migration, and the pitfalls of top-down controls, you’ll learn why wealth creation must come before redistribution, and why real solutions require fiscal discipline and honest debate about the costs of our social programs. If you’ve ever wondered what America can—and can’t—learn from Sweden, this episode is for you. 00:00 - Intro 02:33 - Part 1: The Real Sweden — How They Killed the Nordic Model and Got Rich 07:04 - Part 2: The Power Law of Prosperity — Why Socialism Fails at Scale 20:03 - Part 3: How Every Bloated Welfare State Eventually Collapses 26:39 - Part 4: The Path Forward — How America Avoids Sweden's Mistake What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com 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/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Unlocking Reality: Donald Hoffman on Consciousness, Simulations, and the Limits of Space-Time | Impact Theory 18.05.2026 46mnt

  Most people think that space-time and the physical universe are the ultimate reality—something solid and unchangeable, governed by the laws of physics. But what if that's just the tip of the iceberg? What if our everyday experience is nothing more than a kind of VR headset, a useful interface that hides the deeper layers of reality from us? I find this idea not only fascinating, but increasingly convincing, especially as breakthroughs in both physics and computational theory keep bending the boundaries of what's possible. To challenge our assumptions and help us explore what's really behind the headset, I bring you today's guest—a cognitive scientist who argues that space-time is not fundamental, and that consciousness might be the true base reality. He believes that if we figure out the code underlying the simulation, we could unlock possibilities that make nuclear weapons look like firecrackers—and that the future of science is about to blow our collective minds. With that in mind, I bring you Donald Hoffman. Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Trump Under Scrutiny For Insider Trading, Cryptic Alien Memes , Thomas Massie & Lone Star Ticks | Tom Bilyeu Show Live 18.05.2026 1j 49mnt

  Thanks To Our Sponsor Kalshi: http://kalshi.com/r/IMPACT Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, coming to you live from London! In this episode, Tom and Drew dive into a whirlwind of urgent headlines and provocative issues facing the world today. From explosive allegations of insider trading against President Trump—with a staggering 3,700 stock trades in the first quarter of 2026 alone—to the ongoing controversy around politicians trading stocks, Tom does not hold back on why this is a dangerous conflict of interest threatening democracy. The episode also explores the escalating political battle in Kentucky, where APAC-backed super PACs are pouring unprecedented levels of funding to unseat Congressman Massie, igniting fresh debates about the corrosive role of money in politics. Tom and Drew break down the surge of government fraud investigations, the challenging realities of fraud in both red and blue states, and dissect the latest tech stories—including the wild results of AI agents left unsupervised in virtual simulations. Across the pond, the duo reflects on attending a massive—and contentious—Tommy Robinson rally in London, offering on-the-ground insights into the simmering immigration debate and cultural clashes reshaping the UK and the West. Plus: tinfoil-hat-worthy discussion on the rise of tick-borne meat allergies and whether elite meddling is behind it all. With robust debates, sharp analysis, and live audience questions, this episode promises to challenge assumptions and pull back the curtain on the powerful interests shaping our world right now. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com 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/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• LA's Mayoral Race is Heating Up, Truth About Mamdani's "Balanced Budget" is SHOCKING, 6.1 MILLION Workers Are About to Lose Everything to AI | Weekly Recap 17.05.2026 40mnt

  What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com 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/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact In today's episode, we dive into the chaotic political landscape surrounding the Los Angeles mayoral race and the attack ads being launched against Republican candidate Spencer Pratt. We dive into the rapidly accelerating AI revolution and the political, economic, and social earthquakes already shaking American workers to the core. We wade into one of the most explosive political stories in America right now — New York City's new socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani and what his first budget actually reveals about the future of urban economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Trump & Xi Just Changed the World Order: AI, Iran, & the Next Cold War | Tom Bilyeu Show Live 15.05.2026 1j 42mnt

  Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live, broadcasting straight from London, where Tom Bilyeu and Drew break down the world's most pressing news, geopolitical power plays, and technological disruptions. In this episode, they unpack the historic Trump-Xi summit in China — what it means for the Thucydides Trap, dollar diplomacy, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the looming question of Taiwan — and why Trump bringing 20 of the world's biggest CEOs (Musk, Huang, Cook, Boeing, BlackRock, Goldman) may signal the most important pivot in modern US foreign policy. The conversation moves into the Bernie Sanders and AOC bill to freeze every AI data center in the country, why young people and women are leading the pushback, and why Tom argues this is a Manhattan Project moment we cannot afford to lose to China. They debate whether AI is a doomsday weapon or the path to an age of abundance, the real cause of resentment driving anti-AI sentiment, and what happens to the workforce when the Industrial Revolution plays out in five years instead of one hundred. From there, Tom and Drew take on Kamala Harris's new policy pitch and the Democratic Party's identity crisis, Gavin Newsom's "balanced budget" sleight of hand, what Tom learned doing a deep dive on the Nordic model (spoiler: Sweden is begging us to stop calling them socialist), the math problem of open borders plus a welfare state, and why Christopher Nolan's Odyssey casting has the internet at war before the movie even hits theaters. If you want no-nonsense geopolitical analysis, a brutally honest take on AI's impact on your future, and a call to greater personal responsibility in a populist moment, this episode cuts through the noise with clarity, history, and a little bit of humor. Ketone IQ: Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/IMPACT⁠ for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠https://quince.com/impactpod⁠Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at ⁠https://monetarymetals.com/impact⁠Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at ⁠https://truemed.com/impact⁠AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at ⁠business.att.com⁠Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠https://incogni.com/impact⁠Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/Theory⁠Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at ⁠https://quo.com/impact⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠:  ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠:  ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/call⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Tom Bilyeu, Drew, Tom Bilyeu Show, Trump Xi summit, US China relations, Thucydides Trap, dollar diplomacy, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Taiwan, rare earths, Xi Jinping, AI data centers, Bernie Sanders, AOC, Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, Kevin O'Leary, AGI, fast takeoff, AI race, China AI, Manhattan Project, age of abundance, job displacement, female dominated jobs, Kamala Harris, Supreme Court ethics, Clarence Thomas, gerrymandering, populism, Gavin Newsom, California budget, Nordic model, Sweden socialism, Mamdani, open borders, welfare state, immigration, Christopher Nolan, Odyssey, modern audience, GTA 6, Fourth Turning, geopolitics, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• What's Outside The Simulation w/ Donald Hoffman 15.05.2026 51mnt

  Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s mind-bending episode, Tom sits down with cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman, who challenges everything you think you know about reality, consciousness, and the very fabric of our universe. What if the world around us isn’t the fundamental base of existence, but rather, nothing more than a meticulously rendered simulation—an efficient computational interface, like a high-tech headset, designed to help us survive, not reveal the truth?Together, Tom and Donald dive deep into groundbreaking theories emerging from the frontlines of quantum physics and mathematics, including “positive geometries” and the idea that spacetime is not fundamental. They break down complex scientific concepts—like Markov chains and the hard problem of consciousness—into compelling metaphors drawn from video games, virtual reality, and computation.Throughout the conversation, they grapple with the illusion of free will, the meaning of “base reality,” and whether consciousness is ultimately all there is—hinting at a future where understanding the software outside the headset could make today’s technology look like child’s play. Whether you’re a skeptic, a seeker, or just driven by unending curiosity, you’re in for an episode that could forever shift your perception of what it means to be real. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• Mamdani Balances the Budget, Trump Lands in Beijing With 17 CEOs, a Chinese Spy Mayor, and the AI Job Apocalypse Hits Women First | Tom Bilyeu Show Live 13.05.2026 1j 18mnt

  Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live, where Tom and Ryan break down the world's biggest stories, the policy fights nobody wants to have honestly, and the technological shifts quietly rewriting the next decade. With Drew out sick, Ryan steps in to dig into Trump's high-stakes Beijing summit — 17 of America's most powerful CEOs in tow, rare earth metals on the table, Boeing chasing a 500-jet deal, and Xi Jinping playing the long game from a position of patient strength. The conversation expands into the Cold War 2.0 reality unfolding on US soil, as the mayor of Arcadia, California admits to acting as a foreign agent of China — and Tom unpacks why this is likely the tip of a much deeper iceberg involving farmland purchases, property near military bases, and influence operations the US has been slow to confront. From there, Tom delivers a brutal real-talk audit of Mamdani's balanced New York City budget, the Pieta Terror tax, and why the Nordic model everyone keeps invoking hasn't actually existed in Sweden for decades — using a deep economic breakdown of how Sweden quietly became one of the most capitalist countries in Europe, with more billionaires per capita than America. Then things get spicy: AI is coming for female-dominated white-collar jobs first, men are quietly migrating into the trades and data center construction, and Tom argues the unexpected force creating a new wave of "trad wives" won't be religion — it'll be ChatGPT. Plus: real-life Gundam mechs in Japan, why social safety nets don't scale past 100 million people, the Thucydides Trap looming over US-China relations, post-WWII tax rates and the myth of the 90% bracket, and a sharp closing exchange between Tom and Ryan on ambition, hormones, and whether women "wearing the pants" and women being highly capable are actually the same conversation. If you want geopolitics without the cable news spin, economics without the bumper sticker slogans, and a host willing to praise his political opposite when they get something right — this episode delivers honesty, history, and the kind of clarity that's getting harder to find. Ketone IQ: Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/IMPACT⁠ for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠https://quince.com/impactpod⁠Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at ⁠https://monetarymetals.com/impact⁠Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at ⁠https://truemed.com/impact⁠AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at ⁠business.att.com⁠Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠https://incogni.com/impact⁠Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/Theory⁠Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at ⁠https://quo.com/impact⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... 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• Physics Just Gave Four Separate Proofs The Universe Is A Simulation — The Last One Is The Most Disturbing | Tom Deepdive 12.05.2026 26mnt

  Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most mind-bending questions of our time: Are we living in a simulation? Our journey begins with Frank Drake’s famous equation, which predicts that our galaxy should be brimming with alien civilizations—yet, the universe remains eerily silent. This contradiction, known as the Fermi Paradox, leads us into a four-part exploration where we’ll challenge everything you think you know about reality. From the possibility of self-replicating machines and the uncanny fine-tuning of the universe's physical constants, to the strange “resolution limits” that hint at the pixelation of reality, and the mysterious way mathematics seems to be woven into the very fabric of the cosmos—today’s episode will walk you through brick by brick evidence drawn from the frontiers of physics and philosophy. Get ready, as we question the nature of existence itself, and consider if the simulation hypothesis is not just science fiction—but the most compelling framework to explain the deepest mysteries of our universe. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: 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 Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - Part 1: The Silence of the Universe Demands an Explanation 09:18 - Part 2: The Universe Appears to Be Custom Built Just For Us 16:19 - Part 3: Reality Has a Floor That We Can’t Get Beneath 19:24 - Part 4: The Universe Is Made of Math, So the Simulation Can Run Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.