Valuetainment

Rick Alan Ross explains how groups like Scientology and the International Church of Christ use confession, auditing, and discipling to gain control over members. He contrasts genuine faith with coercive tactics, details emotional manipulation, and describes how people become trapped in high-control religious environments.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2025

Trump’s tiny car idea sparks a heated debate on regulation, safety, affordability and the future of starter cars. The panel breaks down CAFE rules, emissions incentives, lane design, oil supply and why Dan Pena thinks tiny cars are a death trap.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Is being hot now a business requirement? The panel debates “pretty privilege,” grooming, and first impressions in hiring and dating. Dan Peña shares how communication trumps looks, while Patrick Bet-David gives blunt advice for self-improvement and confidence.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

John Morgan shares wild behind-the-scenes stories of dining with Bill Clinton, his legendary charm, political instincts, and how he compares to Biden today. PBD tells his own surreal Clinton encounter in New York. A must-watch conversation.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Trump sparks debate on immigration by contrasting migrants from failed states with wealthy Nordic countries. The panel breaks down culture, policy, safety, Europe’s immigration crisis, and Dan Pena’s blunt take on why some nations send people and others do not.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

John Morgan talks candidly about Epstein, blackmail, Ghislaine Maxwell, and why powerful people feared him. He breaks down myths about Clinton, Trump, and the money trail while adding wild facts you’ve never heard. A shocking and hilarious segment with PBD.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

John Morgan shares the personal tragedy that pushed him into law, the entrepreneurial traits shared by top performers, and why childhood hustle shapes future billionaires. A powerful origin story with PBD.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

John Morgan breaks down how billionaires protect family wealth across generations. From prenups to trusts, gifting, and keeping kids hungry, he reveals his full legacy strategy and how he built a multibillion dollar empire with his children.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Tucker Carlson says he’s buying a home in Qatar to prove he’s a “free American.” The panel dives into the strange optics, potential motives, and the backlash over cozying up to a nation with links to Hamas. Is this principle, PR, or something deeper?

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Elon Musk terminates EU ad accounts after a $140M fine for DSA violations. The panel breaks down Europe’s crackdown on speech, the migrant crisis backlash, and the globalist vs nationalist battle brewing between Brussels, X, and American-style free speech ideals.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Judges go soft on UK grooming gang rapists, citing "community standing." The panel slams the media’s silence, Piers Morgan’s evasions, and the brutal reality victims face. Is this justice or cowardice disguised as tolerance?

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Ilhan Omar claims the FBI is to blame for not stopping Minnesota's $1B Somali fraud ring. The panel reacts to her deflection, shocking net worth rise, and defense of the accused. Plus, disturbing stats on welfare abuse, immigration, and what’s really happening in Minneapolis.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

50 Cent’s Netflix doc exposes shocking claims about Diddy, including a $1M hit on Tupac and Suge Knight, stolen footage, and insane personal stories. The panel unpacks Biggie's canceled flight, Cassie, Kid Cudi, and why Diddy may have been protected. Eye-opening, raw, and disturbing.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

In this heated discussion, Adam and the Crew tackle the cultural and political tensions surrounding Islam, immigration, and free speech in the UK and the U.S.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

Ilhan Omar is facing intense scrutiny over alleged involvement in a billion-dollar Al-Shabaab fraud scheme.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025

Did the U.S. military cross a line by striking a Venezuelan drug boat twice? New intel reveals conflicting stories, media spin, and a fiery debate on legality, fentanyl, and foreign threats. The PBD Podcast unpacks everything, plus Maduro’s paranoia and real-time fallout.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025

At a New York Times DealBook event, financier Scott Bessent torches the Times’ coverage of Trump and Biden. He calls out the media’s silence on Biden’s mental fitness and blasts their credibility—right to their faces. Watch the PBD Podcast break down the moment and its impact.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Halle Berry shocks a New York Times audience by calling out Gavin Newsom for vetoing a menopause healthcare bill two years in a row. The PBD Podcast reacts to her unexpected political stance and the broader implications for women in California.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

The FBI just arrested a suspect in the D.C. pipe bomb case after 5 years. The PBD Podcast breaks down the timing, narrative, media spin, and how this cold case suddenly heated up under new leadership. Don’t miss this wild analysis.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

America is facing a subprime auto meltdown that rivals 2008. Pat breaks down rising delinquencies, soaring car prices, negative equity traps, and what low-income buyers are facing. Learn how to protect yourself with credit, smart rules, and real solutions.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

The Starbucks workers' strike has entered its third week, with more than 120 stores joining the protest over stalled union contracts and alleged unfair labor practices. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the labor dispute, Bernie Sanders’ support, and the broader economic pressures fueling worker frustration, even as Starbucks posts record sales on Red Cup Day.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Costco is suing the U.S. government over tariff refunds in case the Supreme Court rules against Trump's use of executive power. The panel breaks down what this means, Costco’s China-heavy supply chain, its political donations, and whether American companies are truly prepared to re-shore manufacturing if protectionist policies return.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Florida is booming. From record GDP growth to massive investment in restaurants, real estate, and business, the state is becoming the top destination for entrepreneurs and billionaires alike. The panel breaks down why Florida is winning while places like New York and California lose ground.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

A billion-dollar fraud scandal in Minnesota under Gov. Tim Walz is under federal investigation. Claims of stolen taxpayer funds, ties to al-Shabaab, whistleblower suppression, and visa fraud explode into a national security story. The panel discusses the chaos, fallout, and demands for accountability.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

A British broadcaster challenges a gender identity expert after sharing a story about his young son. The PBD panel reacts to the exchange, the logic breakdowns, childhood development, and the broader cultural debate about truth, biology, and parenting. A sharp look at how far the conversation has shifted.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The PBD panel reacts to Trump’s bold claim that tariff revenue could one day replace most federal income taxes. Pat, Tom, Adam, and Vinnie break down whether the math works, why DC would fight it, and how the affordability crisis drives Trump’s appeal. A big promise meets political reality.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The PBD panel reacts to Tucker Carlson’s confusing stance on Pakistanis, Muslims, and Tommy Robinson after his new conversation with Piers Morgan. Pat breaks down Tucker’s contradictions, internet “code switching,” and why the data debate around crime, culture, and immigration is getting louder across the new media world.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The PBD panel breaks down Trump’s move to void executive orders signed with Biden’s autopen, raising questions about who was actually governing during Biden’s presidency. Pat, Tom, Adam, and Vinnie review House Oversight testimony, claims of staff using the autopen without authorization, and the larger battle over presidential power.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

The PBD panel breaks down explosive allegations from Minnesota’s own Human Services employees accusing Governor Tim Walz of ignoring fraud warnings and retaliating against whistleblowers. Pat, Tom, Adam, and Vinnie dig into the Medicaid scandal, the Somali center claims, the NYT report, and why this story is blowing up nationally.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Marty Makary breaks down how views on steroids and testosterone shifted from taboo to medical treatment. He explains why muscle mass predicts longevity, why the FDA is holding a forum on TRT, and how hormone therapy for women was wrongly discredited despite major benefits for heart health, bones, and quality of life.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

Florida may eliminate property taxes and keep no state income tax. Patrick breaks down the $61B gap, who wins or loses, funding options, and how this impacts affordability, migration, and first-time buyers. Is this bold strategy smart or risky for Florida’s future?

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

Marty Makary discusses athlete collapse concerns and why young healthy players were forced into vaccination despite having near zero COVID risk. He explains censorship around discussing potential complications, fear among doctors, and why public trust depends on honest investigation and closure.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

Marty Makary says he would support an investigation into Anthony Fauci if pardons are reversed. He explains why people want accountability after COVID, the lack of closure, censorship of vaccine injury data, long-term complications, and why trust cannot be rebuilt without a real review of decisions and outcomes.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Marty Makary reacts to public anger toward Anthony Fauci and explains why he believes the public was misled during COVID. He details early warnings from Wuhan, concerns about airborne spread, gain of function funding, the lab leak cover up, and why people want accountability and a real investigation.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Marty Makary explains how the FDA began after toxic chemicals in food caused deaths, how it grew to regulate 20 percent of the US economy, and what he has changed in his first eight months including removing artificial dyes, cutting red tape, adding AI, and rewriting the food pyramid.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

Maduro tightens his security as the threat of U.S. military action grows. The panel breaks down why Venezuela’s ruler is scrambling, what a U.S. extraction or transition could look like, the role of Russia and China, and why Rubio and Washington may be positioning for a post-Maduro future.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

A Trump envoy delivers an ultimatum to Ukraine: sign a peace deal with Moscow by Thursday or risk losing U.S. support. The panel debates Trump’s leverage, Zelensky’s options, Russia’s demands, NATO pressure, and whether this moment could force an end to the war on U.S. terms.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

A fertility startup launches software that lets parents screen embryos for traits like height, intelligence, and disease risk, igniting a fierce debate over “designer babies.” The panel breaks down the ethics, eugenics concerns, IVF costs, and whether optimizing genetics crosses the line.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces surprise resignation from Congress, citing betrayal by Trump and the GOP machine. Panel reacts to her viral breakup statement, Trump’s savage response, Laura Loomer’s celebration, and rumors she’s prepping for a media or presidential run.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Trump moves to end protections for Somali immigrants in Minnesota after reports tie taxpayer funds to massive fraud and terrorism financing. The panel breaks down the alleged $250M scheme, Al-Shabaab links, assimilation failures, and backlash from state leaders.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

After a violent riot in Chicago leaves one dead and several shot, residents reportedly chant “Bring in Trump.” The panel reacts to the footage, questions local leadership, and debates the consequences of crime, soft policy, and political pandering.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Trump flips the script on socialist Mamdani with a single line: “Just say yes.” The viral Oval Office moment caught the internet by surprise as both sides claimed victory. But insiders say Trump walked away owning the narrative and neutralizing the attack.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

California is facing a projected $18 billion budget deficit as Governor Gavin Newsom positions himself as a potential 2028 Democratic front-runner. From education funding and federal cuts to homelessness and local spending challenges, the state’s finances are under intense pressure. Meanwhile, political experts debate whether Newsom, or other candidates like AOC or Kamala Harris, have what it takes to lead the party nationally.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

A new French survey shows 6 in 10 young Muslims prefer Sharia law, sparking a fierce debate on Western decline, rising socialism, Ilhan Omar’s controversial statements, Somali fraud cases, and viral videos from US cities. Pat and the panel warn how quickly this cultural clash could accelerate in America.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

Nicki Minaj shocks everyone by highlighting the mass killing of Christians in Nigeria, sparking a raw panel debate. The team breaks down kidnappings, church attacks, government denial, and why Trump may be the only leader with leverage to pressure Nigeria into protecting its Christian population.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

Dick Cheney’s funeral exposes a wild political twist: media figures who once called him “Hitler” now show up to honor him simply because he opposed Trump in 2024. Scott Jennings unloads on the hypocrisy, the Bush-Trump rift, and how Trump dismantled political dynasties from Bush to Clinton.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Lee Zeldin explains why the real fight for 2028 may come from inside the movement. Pat and Zeldin break down the rising civil war between MAGA influencers, divisions over Israel, and how young online conservatives are reshaping the GOP. Zeldin argues that winning 2028 requires meeting Gen Z where they are.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Blue Owl blocks investor redemptions as its private credit fund faces mounting pressure, sparking fears of a wider shadow banking problem. The panel breaks down sloppy underwriting, fake receivables, liquidity stress, and why this could echo early 2008 style warning signs.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Reports say Tim Cook may step down as Apple CEO next year as the company readies a successor. The panel debates Cook’s legacy, Apple’s slowdown in innovation, and whether hardware chief John Ternus can revive Apple’s product vision in a post Jobs era.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Lee Zeldin reacts to Trump calling NYC’s new mayor a communist ahead of their tense Oval Office meeting. Pat breaks down what Trump really wants for New York, whether Mandani will confront or cooperate, and the political stakes as taxes, crime, and federal support collide.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025