WTF Is Going on in America? The U.S. Economy Is Shrinking, Altman’s Eyeball Scans, and RFK’s War on Soda | The Tom Bilyeu Show

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🗓️ 2 May 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Tom Bilyeu and Producer Drew jump straight into the breaking news of the US signing a critical minerals deal with Ukraine, dissecting the motivations behind this strategic move and its potential to reshape the global power dynamic amidst ongoing war with Russia. The episode then shifts focus to the volatile US economy, exploring the reality behind the recent economic contraction, the intricacies of trade deficits, and the initial ripple effects caused by new tariffs. Drawing from real-time data and personal insight, Tom and Drew provide context on how these changes may impact Main Street businesses, American allies, and the emerging trade chess game involving China and Canada. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Trump's Rhetoric on Russia Shift 04:30 US-Ukraine Security Guarantee Dispute 06:27 Ukraine's Leverage and Military Challenges 11:44 Pre-Tariff Import Surge Concerns 14:42 Government Bailout vs. Market Failure 17:42 Pre-MMA Reality Check 21:41 Balancing Immigration and Human Rights 25:01 Blockchain and AI's Impact on Humanity 29:43 Book Triggers Emotional Response 33:10 "Promoting Healthier SNAP Spending" 33:48 "Anxiety Over U.S. Future" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Upway: Get $150 OFF any purchase over a thousand when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://upway.co⁠. iRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://iRestore.com/impact⁠. Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠ DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠ ********************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my⁠ Twitch stream⁠. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at⁠ www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu⁠ ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:00.5	The U.S. signs a critical minerals deal with Ukraine. The U.S. economy is officially shrinking.
1:05.7	Columbia student and activist Madawi is released on bond.
1:10.2	Sam Altman continues to push for proof of humanity as AI
1:13.3	threatens to fake the world at every turn. And RFK has a gotcha on the soda industry as they
1:18.6	lobby for SNAP benefits. Drew, let's dive right in. The US is not playing around when it comes to
1:25.4	pushing Russia to the table. Yeah, Russia came back with
1:28.8	their terms to end the war. It was basically Putin's wish list. And now the U.S. just signs
1:34.2	a minerals deal with Ukraine. So I think they're starting to apply a little bit more pressure
1:38.1	to get to that peace deal. Yeah, I'll be interested to see how much Trump's rhetoric changes.
1:43.2	He started throwing little hints that he's
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