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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.
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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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(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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On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu welcomes tech entrepreneur and investor Joe Lonsdale for a riveting discussion about the future of America’s competitiveness on the global stage. Joe unpacks why, over the last several decades, the U.S. has traded merit for fairness—and the devastating consequences this has had on its institutions, government, and ability to innovate. He candidly explores how China’s long-term strategy and relentless focus on building infrastructure, technology, and military capacity have left the West dangerously unprepared.
Tom and Joe dive deep into the inner workings of America’s defense sector, the rise of defense tech companies like Palantir and Anduril, and how bureaucratic bloat and the decline of merit-based systems threaten national security. Joe shares insights from his own journey as a tech founder, his firsthand experiences in both Silicon Valley and China, and his efforts to foster the next generation of courageous, high-achieving leaders through his new university.
If you care about America’s future, national security, and the role of true excellence in shaping our trajectory, this is a must-listen conversation. Get ready for bold ideas, behind-the-scenes stories, and a call to action on rebuilding the American spirit of innovation and merit.
00:00 Intro
01:00 Immigration or Invasion? The Cultural Fallout
13:07 Want Better Leaders? Start With This Test
17:31 China’s Biotech Blitz: No Rules, Just Results
24:16 How Palantir Helped Win a War
31:55 What Building a Bridge Should Look Like
35:27 Crime, Chaos, and the Cost of Leniency
37:31 Can Tolerance Go Too Far?
45:37 The Geopolitical Blunder No One Talks About
47:43 Why Biomanufacturing Could Decide Our Future
53:39 USAID: Corruption or Competence?
01:02:19 AI, Robots, and the End of Jobs?
01:07:02 The Ancient Ideas That Could Save Us
01:10:49 Leadership Lessons You’ve Never Heard Before
China, US defense technology, meritocracy, government bureaucracy, Palantir, Anduril, drone warfare, autonomous ships, university founding, intelligence (IQ), affirmative action, civil service exams, government hiring practices, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), software innovation, Silicon Valley, military-industrial complex, supply chain, rare earth metals, biomanufacturing, FDA regulations, corporate espionage, US manufacturing, immigration, Islamism, Russia, system of deterrence, political polarization, AI (Artificial Intelligence), US-China rivalry, leadership courage
Actor and comedian Tyler Fischer joins Dr. Jordan B. Peterson to unpack a wild, raw, and brutally honest life story—from drinking at age ten to getting banned from Gutfeld and blacklisted by Hollywood. They dive deep into family trauma, addiction, therapy, racism in casting, and finding success amidst broken systems. Tyler and Jordan reflect on Kill Tony, the uncanny impersonation Joe Rogan forbade, and what it really means to go all in on a dream.
This episode was filmed on May 14th, 2025.
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(0:52) Intro
(2:36) Why Tyler started drinking at age ten
(11:34) Kill Tony, “I feel fortunate that didn’t happen to me”
(14:03) Surviving his parents divorce—drugs, drinking, acting
(20:39) Jordan and Tyler don’t use notes
(23:59) Hitting rock bottom—“I found my mother…”
(29:08) “I don’t feel bad about impersonating you anymore.”
(31:55) When Tyler realized he couldn’t save anyone—and what saved him
(36:55) Braving therapy and 12-step meetings
(40:06) The guilt of “white privilege,” flagrant racism against white actors
(46:33) How Tyler found success despite being cancelled, banned, and blacklisted
(55:10) Why Tyler was removed from Gutfeld
(1:06:22) What it means to be “all in” on your dream
(1:10:40) Resentment has a point, but can hold you back
(1:17:42) The one impression Joe Rogan forbade Tyler to do
(1:20:23) Tyler is touring now!
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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s deep dive, Tom tackles one of the most controversial questions of our age: Who should we trust in a world full of “experts”? From doctors once promoting smoking to authorities assuring us about weapons of mass destruction, Tom unpacks the complicated and sometimes dangerous relationship society has with expert opinion.
He walks us through history’s long pattern of elites wielding expertise to enforce conformity—what he calls “the problem with experts.” Drawing on examples from ancient philosophers, Nobel Prize winners, and groundbreaking scientists who faced ridicule, Tom argues that while we need experts, blind faith in their authority can be disastrous.
This episode explores why expertise often becomes a tool for control, how our very nature makes it easy to overestimate our own knowledge, and—crucially—why independent thinking, open debate, and a willingness to challenge the status quo are essential. By the end, you’ll see why Tom believes true progress demands not just expertise, but the courage to question it.
So, if you’ve ever wondered who to believe in an era of misinformation—or how to think for yourself even when the “experts” seem certain—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Let’s get into it.
experts, misinformation, trust, scientific method, censorship, authority, conformity, cognitive bias, dogma, COVID, food pyramid, cancer treatment, vitamin C, Barry Marshall, ulcers, germ theory, Semmelweis, mental slavery, elites, oligarchy, control, power, narrative, social media, freedom of speech, propaganda, World Economic Forum, Lusitania, conspiracy theories, innovation
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