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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gad Saad reunite for a conversation that blends ancient myth, evolutionary theory, and cultural psychology. Together, they dissect cognitive dissonance, the dangers of willful blindness, and the evolutionary logic behind sacrifice, delayed gratification, and identity formation.
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(0:54) Intro
(3:40) One night at Mar-a-Lago, what Harvard used to be
(15:40) Why people fall into and defend cognitive dissonance
(22:25) What the ancient Egyptians knew about order
(29:01) Understand the “inverted you”
(42:53) Why you go to work
(48:51) Null effects and conscientiousness
(56:41) How birth order affects sibling outcomes
(1:04:54) Why we evolved to reproduce through sex
(1:06:44) Storehouses of value and the parasite problem
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Welcome to The Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, I sit down with my co-host Drew to tackle some of the most urgent and complex issues facing our world today. We kick things off with the explosive news of Ukraine’s successful drone strike deep inside Russian territory—a move that Russia is calling its own “Pearl Harbor”—and unpack what that really means for global stability and the escalating rhetoric surrounding nuclear threats.
From there, we don’t pull any punches as we dig into America’s controversial “big beautiful bill.” I break down why inflation and deficit spending isn’t just political theater but the backbone (and Achilles’ heel) of our entire economic system, and why both sides of the aisle seem trapped by its logic.
But we don’t stop with geopolitics and economics. Drew and I analyze everything from alleged Chinese bioterror plots on U.S. soil to the ethics of wartime escalation, how tech giants like Meta and Microsoft are playing the long game by locking down access to nuclear power, and even ask the big philosophical questions around morality, politics, and the way social media spins the narrative.
If you’ve ever wanted to understand how power, strategy, and human psychology intersect on the world’s biggest stages—or if you’re just looking to make sense of the madness behind modern headlines—you’re going to want to strap in for this conversation.
Let’s get into it!
00:00 INTRO
01:26 UKRAINE STRIKES, RUSSIA TO RETALIATE
17:06 SPENDING BILL
A DISGUSTING
ABOMINATION
33:50 COLORADO
MOLOTOV'S
46:00 CHINESE COUPLE SMUGGLE DEADLY FUNGUS
51:29 META BUYS ITS OWN NUCLEAR PLANT
56:20 CORY BOOKER HITS THE NAZI SALUTE
59:48 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LIVE
Ukraine drone attack, Russian Pearl Harbor, Russia-Ukraine war escalation, Dmitri Medvedev, Putin territorial ambitions, NATO expansion, nuclear doctrine Russia, Europe support Ukraine, US involvement Ukraine, Trump NATO stance, Operation Spiderweb Ukraine, AI in warfare Ukraine, peace talks Ukraine Russia, US federal deficit, congressional spending bill, inflation and debt, Federal Reserve, central banking, entitlement cuts, government spending, Medicaid and SNAP cuts, defense spending, climate change/energy, Meta nuclear power deal, Microsoft energy investments, Tesla solar power, China power production, biosecurity/bioterrorism China, Fusarium fungus smuggling, Israel-Palestine conflict, Cory Booker Nazi salute.
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On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, we take a deep dive into the shadowy world of global intelligence, power, and leverage with former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante. Together, Tom and Andrew unpack the real stories behind headlines like Jeffrey Epstein, the release of classified files, and notorious geopolitical events—from spy balloons to the intricate power plays in Russia, China, and the Middle East.
Andrew reveals the hidden strategies intelligence agencies use to shape public perception, control narratives, and wield secrets as weapons of influence. They explore the uncomfortable truth about “moral flexibility” at the highest levels—how governments and power brokers sidestep good and evil in favor of outcomes and leverage. You’ll hear jaw-dropping real-world examples, from possible government involvement in historical events like the Lusitania, to how modern conflicts are manipulated behind the scenes.
Expect hard-hitting dialogue about mass psychology, the deception of appearances, and how nation-states navigate today’s powder keg of global crises. Andrew’s insights force us to question what we believe, whether we’re living inside illusions, and how much our own sense of morality is actually shaped by the systems around us.
If you want to learn how the world really works—and why the truth is often too useful to reveal—don’t miss this eye-opening, thought-provoking episode.
00:00 - Intro
01:00 – Epstein Files: The Leverage Game
07:49 – Power Isn’t Moral—It’s Predictive
13:33 – Why Morality Doesn’t Run the World
16:43 – Did Churchill Bait the US Into War?
24:03 – How Governments Weaponize Groupthink
28:21 – Sacrificing Civilians for Strategic Wins
34:23 – Why Global Outrage Is Just Leverage
42:50 – Land, Blood, and Power: No Rules
47:43 – Would We Use Bioweapons? The Real Question
49:49 – COVID, Gain-of-Function & Global Power Games
53:45 – China’s Ruthless Population Strategy
01:00:54 – The New Axis of Power: US vs China
01:08:59 – How China and Russia Could Split NATO
01:15:06 – China’s Long Game Against the West
01:17:28 – Why Russia Is Winning the Tech War
01:20:46 – China’s Quiet Takeover of the Americas
01:29:27 – NATO’s Unspoken Weaknesses
01:31:45 – Trump’s Geopolitical Gambit: How Far Will He Push?
Epstein files, kompromat, intelligence agencies, leverage, JFK files, secrets, timing of information release, China spy balloon, UFOs/UAPs, government transparency, moral flexibility, CIA, national security, democracy vs strongman leadership, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Palestine conflict, South Africa racial tensions, propaganda, mass psychosis, constitutional oath, global power dynamics, manufacturing in China, US-China relations, central banking, economic warfare, supply chain disruptions, rare earth minerals, Belt and Road Initiative, Iran proxies, shift in world order, Porter's Five Forces
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and journalist Megyn Kelly dissect the cultural and psychological forces reshaping modern gender dynamics—particularly the rising unhappiness among young women, the suppression of traditional masculinity, and the consequences of empathy-driven institutions. They explore maternal overreach, the devaluation of motherhood, the politicization of victimhood, and the unintended fallout of feminism’s gains in the corporate and academic world. This episode unpacks how men and women are drifting further apart—politically, emotionally, and biologically—and asks whether modern society is equipped to repair the divide wrought by extreme feminism.
This episode was filmed on May 28th, 2025.
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Parenting: Teaching Responsibility - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson helps two parents confront their 13-year-old son's tantrums, entitlement, and lack of responsibility. Peterson explores how to foster independence by negotiating boundaries, distributing responsibility, and teaching teens to carry their own weight—before the world makes them do it. Available now, exclusively on DailyWire+ https://www.dailywire.com/show/parenting
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(0:00) Coming up
(1:11) Intro
(2:44) Empathy is used to indoctrinate your children
(8:35) How schools fail boys, the ADHD response
(11:01) The default female ethos
(17:02) Maternal malevolence has taken root
(28:54) The shocking truth of female loneliness
(37:46) When you have children late…
(44:49) The “evil queen” phenomenon
(53:02) Kelly pushes back, “You’re talking about liberal women”
(1:04:31) The democrats tried to pass off Tim Walz as a man
(1:10:19) What if we made universities predominately male again?
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In today’s thought-provoking deep dive, Tom tackles a provocative question: What if the very things we’ve been told are destroying our system – waste, fraud, and abuse – are actually the glue holding it all together? Using compelling analogies and referencing both modern monetary theory and historical perspectives from Machiavelli, Tom reveals the foundational flaws in America’s economic and political system. He explores why deficit spending isn’t just common, but required, and exposes how our reliance on debt has created a cycle that keeps the rich getting richer and the poor falling further behind.
From biblical wisdom to the hidden mechanics of the Federal Reserve, this episode challenges everything you thought you knew about power, politics, and the economy. Tom dissects the real reasons behind recent political theater — including the rise and fall of Doge and Elon Musk’s controversial moves — and warns about the dangerous cliff our system is heading toward. If you want to understand the true motivations driving politicians and what it will really take to change the system for the better, don’t miss this episode. Strap in for a mind-bending journey down the rabbit hole with Tom Bilyeu.
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Is our planet doomed? Probably not, it turns out. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson joins geologist Scott Tinker to dismantle the myth of energy scarcity, exposing the flawed narratives that demonize coal, oil, and natural gas. Together, they reject the false binary of renewables versus fossil fuels, arguing instead for an abundant future powered by both. This conversation confronts the culture of fear that paralyzes progress and issues a stark warning: if the West continues to undermine its own energy and technological ambitions in service of an ideological green agenda, it risks ceding global leadership to authoritarian regimes like China. Innovation, prosperity, and freedom depend on confronting reality—not retreating from it.
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Parenting: Toddler Misbehavior - Every toddler will test the limits—multiple times a day. In this conversation with the parents of a three-year-old, Dr. Peterson unpacks how to build the kind of discipline that brings security, not fear, to a child’s world. Available now, exclusively on DailyWire+ https://www.dailywire.com/show/parenting
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(1:09) Intro
(3:58) What’s causing major blackouts in developed countries?
(18:05) The EV market is collapsing, our energy needs require a diverse diet
(25:15) The answer to enduring sustainability
(38:25) Why climate alarmists despise nuclear power
(49:57) The reality of the fossil fuel supply
(1:03:03) Why every human-caused doomsday narrative is wrong
(1:11:47) Inevitable blind spots in predicting the future
(1:20:50) The experts know what they’re lying about—the IPCC admission
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Welcome back to The Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, I dive into a whirlwind week of global headlines with my co-host Drew, dissecting everything from the political circus to the latest tremors in the financial world. We kick things off discussing Elon Musk’s attempt—and ultimate step back—from government reform, explore the viral moment of Macron getting checked on camera by his own wife, and take a closer look at why politics often feels like a game of power rather than progress.
I also unpack why moves like Ron DeSantis making gold and silver legal tender in Florida could be more seismic for our monetary system than most people realize. Drew and I wade deep into Bitcoin’s run towards new all-time highs, the warning signs flashing from the Japanese yen, and even the unsettling rise of AI systems that are starting to scheme and strategize on their own—sometimes even working to outwit their creators.
Later, we reflect on a viral video of a Starbucks employee breaking down after a tough shift, sparking a raw conversation about resilience, generational attitudes toward hard work, and what it really takes to build mental toughness in today’s world.
This episode is a fast-paced, honest, and sometimes hilarious journey through the real stories driving the news—and what they mean for your future. If you want to get a handle on the deeper forces shaping economics, technology, and culture—and how to protect yourself and thrive—don’t miss this one.
00:00 – Intro
01:00 - RIP DOGE
03:36 – Macron SLAPPED — What It Really Means
07:22 – Saylor’s Bitcoin Vision: End the Fed?
10:25 – The Movement to Kill the Fed
13:38 – One Man’s Wild Scheme to Fix Debt
17:13 – Is a Financial Crisis Already Here?
21:56 – War, Banks & The Iron Mountain Files
22:48 – Is This the Smartest Conspiracy Theorist?
26:50 – Bitcoin’s Real Purpose: Hardening the System
30:16 – Japan’s Quiet Economic Time Bomb
34:17 – The Next Stock Market Crash?
37:58 – AI Learned to Lie to Survive
41:51 – Union Chaos Is Just the Beginning
44:15 – Fulfillment Only Comes Through Struggle
48:26 – Why Modern Parenting Is Failing Us
49:28 – Toughness: The Key to Thriving in Chaos
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