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🗓️ 9 November 2025

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In this episode, Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dive deep into the urgent challenges facing capitalism and the modern American middle class. They tackle hot-button topics like income inequality, the unintended consequences of government regulations, and the ever-shifting landscape of class mobility. From SNAP benefits and the reality of working Americans who still require assistance, to globalization’s impact on jobs, the duo break down complex economic issues in straightforward, candid conversation. You'll hear their unfiltered takes on the political climate, the effectiveness of unions, and the ripple effects of controversial policies like redistricting and tariffs. Plus, they explore the cultural forces shaping urban vs. rural voting patterns and even touch on the need for moral storytelling in children’s entertainment. As always, Tom Bilyeu and Drew engage directly with the audience, answering super chats and reacting to trending news, all while keeping things real, thoughtful, and entertaining. Get ready for an episode that challenges assumptions, exposes uncomfortable truths, and asks what it really takes to create a thriving, equitable society. 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 ButcherBox: Your choice of holiday protein — ham or turkey in your first box, or ground beef for life — plus $20 off at https://butcherbox.com/impact Bevel Health: 1st month FREE at https://bevel.health/impact with code IMPACT Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory HomeServe: Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month at https://homeserve.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe at https://trueclassic.com/impact Cape: 33% off with code IMPACT33 at https://cape.co/impact Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/bilyeu or use code BILYEU to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! AirDoctor: Up to $300 off with code IMPACT at https://airdoctorpro.com Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/impact to get up to 30% off sitewide. Found Banking: Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	There is a rise of like ethical capitalism, reimagining the capitalist system to include more
0:05.7	of the income inequalities too great. Now we can't just go on business as usual. We tried in the 80s
0:11.1	during the Reagan era to kind of cut the regulation and grow our way out of this through business-friendly
0:17.1	environments. And it worked. And it was magically delicious.
0:21.6	No, it was. I feel like that's the subjective because it's not working as good as it is now, but
0:26.6	I think...
0:27.6	Bro, go look at the stats.
0:28.6	So if what people want is in America where there are no classes, you're never going to get that.
0:35.6	Because that's not the game. The game is to have classes,
0:39.4	but you want high class mobility. So America used to rank much higher in the 80s in class mobility
0:46.0	than we do now. What I'm saying is the things that broke are you can point directly to them.
0:52.0	You don't have to be vague. What broke was we started printing money.
0:56.0	We started deficit spending and we bought into modern monetary theory, which says you can print money and it won't be problematic.
1:02.0	There was a guy today, he was on a show called Bankless, which by the way, bankless is a great show.
1:06.0	But this guy, at least the clip they posted, was so fucking stupid.
1:10.0	I was like, I cannot believe.
1:12.8	So he's basically saying, it's just repriced gold, bro.
1:16.5	Like, separate him.
1:19.4	Come back and gold's like 20,000, 40,000.
1:24.1	Bro, do you understand why Marie Antoinette lost her head?
1:27.8	He doesn't get it.
1:29.0	Like people are so trapped inside of, but that would work economically, Tom.
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