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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

The Battle for America's Soul: Rent Control Failures, China’s Takeover & Why Both Parties Are Losing | Tom Bilyeu X Steven 'Destiny' Bonnell

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Impact Theory

Education, News, News Commentary, Philosophy, Technology, Society & Culture, Business, Self-improvement

4.75.1K Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Part 2: In the explosive conclusion of Tom Bilyeu’s in-depth conversation with Destiny, the pair dive straight into the heart of American and global economic anxieties. Picking up the conversation midstream, they examine the crisis of US debt, deficit spending, and the looming consequences if America loses its economic dominance. Destiny challenges the myths around labor, productivity, and the decline of manufacturing, arguing that America’s edge might not always be where politicians think it is. The conversation spirals into a confrontation over trade, international competition, and whether the populist backlash against globalization is truly justified. Tom and Destiny wrestle with the cultural and political magma of the Trump era—addressing authoritarian tendencies, threats to democratic norms, the danger of hyper-partisanship, and the ramifications of weaponizing government institutions. As they close, Destiny lays out his vision for restoring civil discourse—a strategy for holding both sides accountable and cultivating a more honest, functional public debate. This is a masterclass in unpacking the roots of America’s polarization, with hard-hitting reflections on leadership, values, and what it truly means to steer a country toward a better future. FOLLOW STEPHEN BONNELL (DESTINY):YouTube: DestinyTwitter/X: @OmniLiberalKick: Destiny 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 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 Bevel Health: 1st month FREE at https://bevel.health/impact with code IMPACT 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 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 BlandAI: Call it for free today: https://bland.ai Or for enterprises, you can book a demo directly:  https://bland.ai/enterprise Connectteam: 14 day free trial at https://connecteam.cc/46GxoTFd Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/impact to get up to 30% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Sean has had some good ideas over the years.

0:05.0

But using Canva was a really good one.

0:08.0

Sean designed some social posts to promote his friend's car boot sale.

0:13.0

They looked good.

0:15.0

Really, really good.

0:17.0

Next thing he knows, someone came and bought the lot, including the car.

0:24.5

Now Sean doesn't know how he's going to get home.

0:28.0

Thanks, Canva.

0:30.0

I'm Tom Billu, and this is Impact Theory.

0:32.6

Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Destiny.

0:35.5

If you miss part one, I highly encourage you to hit pause and go check it out because

0:39.2

today is where things get real and it builds on what we talked about last time.

0:43.3

All right, here's where most people get destroyed.

0:45.7

They don't know what they stand for.

0:47.0

They can't defend their position and they walk straight into ideological traps without

0:50.9

even realizing it.

0:52.3

Let's get into how to avoid it.

0:55.0

There are base assumptions that you and I don't share that make us look at the same thing

1:01.8

and then walk away with very different conclusions.

1:06.3

And what is the most important base assumption that you think we're different on?

1:09.6

Based on what I know about you, I think the most important what is the most important base assumption you think we're different on? Based on what I know about you,

1:12.1

I think the most important thing is the threat level

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