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• Fiat Is Failing, DOGE Is Dead, and Stablecoins Might Be the Answer | The Tom Bilyeu Show LIVE

  Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today’s episode, Tom and his co-host Drew dive into a whirlwind of current events and big ideas shaping our world. From Elon Musk waving goodbye to the “Doge cuts” and reflections on America’s wild economic ride, to the drama of world leaders like Macron and the ongoing tension between global powers, this conversation pulls no punches. Tom breaks down the real state of our financial system—likening it to the Titanic heading for an iceberg—and explains why having a personal “life raft” like Bitcoin or gold might just be your best bet. Together, he and Drew tackle questions about government spending, hard money, and why even the most brilliant minds can’t always fix a broken system. But it’s not just economics on the table; prepare for a deep discussion about the dangers and potential of AI—as Drew shares new revelations about an AI model showing signs of self-preservation, deception, and even attempts at replicating itself. The conversation spins further out to explore the dangers of centralized digital currencies, the complexities of trusting experts, and the importance of questioning authority—especially when the stakes are sky-high. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Financial Reform Amid System Collapse 08:02 "Politics: Power Over Progress" 10:51 Economic Solutions & Challenges 17:50 Understanding Cause and Effect 23:43 Outmatched by Expert Traders 28:45 "Scarcity and Trust Create Hard Money" 32:44 Failure of Accountability in Leadership 36:41 "Falsification, Balance, and Misinformation" 44:36 "Decision Amid Medical Challenges" 47:29 Understanding Imperfect Expert Guidance 55:31 AI's Self-Preservation Concerns 58:02 Future of AI: S Curve or Breakthrough? 01:04:11 Putin's USSR Resurgence Ambitions 01:07:46 Society Filters Out Bad Actors CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for detail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Elon Quits, Bitcoin Booms, AI Turns Rogue, and Macron Gets Slapped | The Tom Bilyeu Show

  In this no-holds-barred episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu and his co-host Drew tackle a whirlwind of current events reshaping economics, politics, and culture. Kicking off with headlines like Elon Musk stepping down from Doge and the shocking viral spat between French President Macron and his wife, the duo wastes no time diving deep. Tom and Drew connect these disparate stories, skillfully tracing the throughline back to the undercurrents of the global financial system and the often unseen hand of central banking. From government spending and politics-as-power, to the intricacies of private, corporate, and personal debt, Tom breaks down complex ideas with relatable metaphors—making the abstract tangible. Whether you’re seeking a crash course in monetary policy, interested in the psychological chess match of global power, or just love hearing top thinkers untangle the news, this first half of the episode sets the stage with energy and insight. SHOWNOTES 00:57 – Elon’s Doge exit, political gamesmanship, and Machiavellian reality 04:00 – Transition to domestic violence headline featuring Diddy and social standards 05:15 – Macron’s “slap” heard round the world, and the psychology of public/private personas 07:00 – Bitcoin boom: the conference, price surges, and Satoshi speculation 09:42 – Wealth inequality, housing, and “amoral” systems; why financial literacy matters most 1 0:56 – DeSantis makes gold & silver legal tender—real revolutionary change? 16:13 – Why the US can never pay back its total debt—explained simply 17:36 – The winners of the system: central banking as cartel, who gets the money first? 25:39 – The real reason for central banks: crisis smoothing or perpetual power? 38:13 – AI’s learned value of survival; mimicking vs. true sentience 38:51 – Direct from Anthropic: Claude’s scheming, worm-writing, and autonomous instincts 41:51 – Culture check: Starbucks meltdown and generational work ethic on full display 47:45 – Inspire toughness or accept softness? The dilemma for America’s future CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for detail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Is the U.S. Is Losing Its Edge? — Here’s How We Win It Back | Joe Lonsdale PT 2

  Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, Tom sits down with entrepreneur and venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale for a thought-provoking conversation about American resilience, defense innovation, and the values shaping our future. Joe shares his journey from grappling with the ethics of building defense technology at Palantir to championing a new wave of patriot-driven innovation at Anduril. Together, Tom and Joe tackle tough questions—like the morality of maximum lethality, the changing threats facing the West, and how America can regain its competitive and cultural edge in a rapidly shifting world. Joe doesn’t shy away from controversy, offering candid insights into the dangers of “suicidal empathy,” the rise of China, and why internal dysfunction poses as great a risk as any foreign adversary. They dig deep into how to instill a culture of excellence—both in business and government—discussing what it takes to bring back courage, merit, and strong leadership in institutions. Along the way, Joe draws on personal stories, shares lessons from leaders he admires, and explains why developing advanced manufacturing and AI are crucial to safeguarding the country’s future. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Austin Tragedy: Crime and Compassion Debate 05:04 Defending Liberalism in Education 07:05 "Dysfunctional Government: Core Problem" 12:28 Geopolitical Chessboard Dynamics 15:42 Monkeys and Biosecurity Challenges 19:11 Voice of America Critique 20:08 USAID's Mixed Legacy in Africa 24:07 "Innovation Incentives in Government Acquisition" 28:48 "AI & Robotics Revolutionize Construction" 29:49 Future Costs and Government Barriers 33:36 "Essential Education: Wisdom, Courage, Philosophy" 36:38 Rethinking Schools and Media Narratives 39:30 "Marc Andreessen: Future Innovator" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact.  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Is the U.S. Losing Its Edge ?— Here’s How We Win It Back | Joe Lonsdale PT 1

  On today’s episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with Joe Lonsdale—the prolific tech founder and investor known for co-founding Palantir and for building solutions at the intersection of technology and national defense. As concerns mount about America’s readiness in the face of a rising China, Joe shares firsthand insights from decades at the forefront of defense innovation, higher education reform, and the struggle to revive meritocracy in our institutions. You’ll hear how Joe went from a “naive pro-China camp” to sounding the alarm about CCP crackdowns, corporate espionage, and why our bloated, slow-moving government and defense sectors are failing to keep pace with adversaries abroad. From empowering the next generation of courageous leaders to building autonomous ships and anti-drone tech, Joe reveals what it will take for the U.S. to reclaim its competitive edge. SHOWNOTES 00:00 China: Government vs. Tech Aspirations 03:02 Founding Palantir Amidst Early Challenges 09:33 Merit-Based Immigration Dynamics 11:32 Cultural Bias vs Merit Concerns 13:17 "Merit-Based Hiring Advocacy" 16:59 US-China Conflict in Biotech Innovation 22:34 Merit Ignored: SpaceX and Paler's Rise 24:49 Palantir's Unexpected Success 27:20 "China's Rising Manufacturing Dominance" 31:05 Efficient Engineering under Scarcity CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact.  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Problem With Experts — Why You Can’t Trust Authority Without Proof | Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive

  In this cutting-edge episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu takes center stage to confront one of the biggest questions of our era: can we actually trust the so-called "experts"? Drawing on riveting examples from history and his own journey as an entrepreneur, Tom dissects how expertise has been weaponized by elites, resulting in societal conformity—even when the experts turn out to be wrong. From the smoking doctors of the past to today's battles over pandemics, politics, and public policy, Tom lays out a provocative argument for why blind faith in authority is more hazardous than most realize. Tom invites listeners into a historical deep dive, exposing powerful stories like the persecution of Socrates and Galileo, the belittling of Linus Pauling, and the revolution started by Barry Marshall’s rogue experiment. Throughout, he constructs a compelling case for why challenging orthodoxy is not only healthy, but necessary for progress. Whether you consider yourself an expert or a lifelong learner, part 1 will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about authority, consensus, and truth. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Introduction: Who Do You Trust?03:29 Paradigm Shifts and Scientific Dogma04:05 Vitamin C, Ulcers, and Outsider Breakthroughs05:17 The Wisdom of Knowing Nothing08:43 The Illusion of Seeing All09:57 The Scientific Method vs. Censorship10:43 Maps, Narratives, and Oversimplification14:42 Freedom of Speech, Control, and Tyranny17:16 Experts Are Not Neutral—Protecting Status CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact.  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for detail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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