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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Civil War Symptoms? Minnesota Meltdown, Alex Pretti, China’s Attempted Coup Drama & Iran on Edge | Tom Bilyeu Show Live

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Impact Theory

Business, News Commentary, News

4.75.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2026

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, Tom and co-host Drew dive headfirst into a rapidly shifting global landscape that feels like "everything, everywhere, all at once." Against a backdrop of escalating unrest in Minneapolis following the ICE shooting of Alex Pretti, Tom and Drew unpack the fragile state of world order—from National Guard deployments and violent protests in the U.S., to economic instability in Japan and rumors of a failed coup in China’s military. You’ll hear sharp analysis on how intertwined global economics, politics, and social forces are driving chaos both at home and abroad. The discussion explores not only the tragic events in Minnesota, but also the deep-rooted ideological battles playing out across America, the shifting power dynamics in China, and the potential for dramatic military action in Iran. Tom and Drew break down complex issues like the ethics of resistance, the role of local government in federal conflicts, and the underlying economic moves shaping the future. If you’re seeking clarity in tumultuous times and want to understand the mechanisms powering today’s most urgent news stories, this episode of Impact Theory is essential listening. Tune in for thoughtful conversation that encourages critical thinking, first principles analysis, and a focus on actionable solutions for navigating uncertainty. Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠https://quince.com/impactpod⁠ 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 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ 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/impact⁠ Sintra AI: 72% off with code IMPACT at ⁠https://sintra.ai/impact⁠ Huel: High-Protein Starter Kit 20% off for new customers at ⁠https://huel.com/impact⁠ code impact Bevel Health: Visit ⁠https://bevel.health/impact⁠ and use code IMPACT to get your first month free. Ketone IQ: Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/IMPACT⁠ for 30% OFF your subscription order Cape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at ⁠https://cape.co/impact⁠ Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at ⁠https://plaud.ai/tom⁠ Pique: 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 Minneapolis ICE shooting, Alex Pretti, National Guard deployment, violent mobs, global trade war, devaluing the dollar, Chinese military purge, Xi Jinping coup rumors, illegal immigrants, law and order, economic instability, Japanese yen, yen carry trade, US treasuries, Minnesota fraud, Somali community organization, voter registration fraud, coordinated resistance, NGOs tactics, Iran military strike group, protests in Iran, regime change, international oil supply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Good morning, everybody. Welcome to another episode of the Tom Bill U show live.

0:06.0

This was an insane weekend that had me very hesitant to actually begin planning for today's

0:13.6

episode. I had been hearing rumors of everything that was shaking down. And yeah, diving into it all

0:19.5

at once, it really did feel like a everyone, everywhere,

0:23.4

all at once kind of moment where there are so many different parts of the world order,

0:27.8

world stability, just beginning to fray at the edges. It's getting pretty wild.

0:34.7

Minneapolis is on the brink of total collapse in the wake of the ice shooting and killing

0:39.8

of Alex Preti. Barricades have been set up, agents have been bloodied, and hotels suspected

0:45.2

of housing ice agents have been put under siege by violent mobs. Governor Walls has deployed

0:51.4

the National Guard at the request of Minneapolis Mayor Fry to help

0:55.1

keep the peace, but they're simultaneously calling for continued resistance.

1:00.7

Besson signals that he's willing to devalue the dollar as a weapon in the global trade

1:06.8

war.

1:07.8

We'll see how far that's going to go, but there's so much happening right now in Japan.

1:11.4

Rumors of flying that Xi Jinping's most recent purge of the Chinese military has resulted in a

1:17.0

failed coup attempt.

1:19.2

You heard that one right.

1:20.6

Details are coming out.

1:22.2

They are very sporadic and they are very confused.

1:24.7

So this is going to be one that not only we're going to cover today,

1:27.8

but I imagine we're going to be covering a lot in the future.

1:29.9

So keep your eyes on China.

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