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Oil prices surge as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy supply. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down Iran’s drone strike on a tanker, the strategic island controlling 90% of its oil exports, and why the conflict could push gas prices sharply higher worldwide.

A tense BBC interview with Iran’s UK ambassador goes viral as he struggles to answer accusations that the regime killed thousands of its own protesters. The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the exchange, the dangers faced by Iranian athletes, and what it reveals about the Iranian regime.

Bill Maher puts Adam Schiff on the spot after reading a quote about presidential war powers. Schiff calls it “totally vague” before Maher reveals it came from the Obama administration’s Libya justification. The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the viral moment and the hypocrisy debate.

Trump replaces DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin after mounting controversy and criticism. The PBD Podcast panel debates whether the move was about performance, politics, or personal scandals and what it means for border policy and the administration.

Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran to end the conflict, but is that realistic? The PBD Podcast panel debates whether the IRGC would ever accept those terms, what “surrender” actually means, and the possible outcomes from regime collapse to a wider Middle East escalation.

Patrick Bet-David and Rita Panahi debate whether Islamism or communism poses the bigger threat to Western civilization. They discuss ideological alliances, cultural influence in institutions, and how political systems like Australia’s compulsory voting shape modern democracies.

Anthony Scaramucci and the PBD Podcast panel debate Trump’s next move in the Iran conflict. Will he escalate for a historic legacy moment or pull back to protect the economy before midterms? The panel breaks down war strategy, polling pressure, and the risk of a Middle East quagmire.

Iran has a new Supreme Leader, but how long will he last? The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the shocking leadership transition, the revenge factor after his family’s deaths, and why many believe he could be a target within days as tensions with Israel and the West escalate.

Iran’s missile launches have dropped nearly 90% as U.S. and allied forces destroy ships, drone carriers, and launch systems. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the data behind the strikes, new laser weapon technology, and what this means for the future of modern warfare.

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was pranked by Russian comedians posing as a host named “Adolf.” The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the viral moment, debating whether the blame falls on Pahlavi or his team and what it reveals about media vetting in high-stakes politics.

The House votes 357–65 to block the release of congressional sexual misconduct settlements funded by taxpayers. The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the bipartisan decision, debating transparency in Washington, public trust, and the deeper issues behind political accountability.

Did Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman really call Iran’s Supreme Leader the “Hitler of the Middle East”? The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the viral clip, revisits Marco Rubio’s 2015 Iran warning, and debates how long global leaders have viewed Iran’s regime as a major threat.

As the Iran conflict escalates, the PBD Podcast panel examines whether Trump is quietly negotiating with China while Iran isolates itself diplomatically. With attacks across the Middle East and few allies left, the discussion turns to regime collapse, global strategy, and shifting power.

Gas prices surge as oil jumps to $87 following the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down what rising crude means for Americans at the pump, China’s oil dependence, and whether Trump’s “drill baby drill” strategy reshapes global energy power.

Terrence Howard tells Patrick Bet-David how he avoided Hollywood's hookup culture, reveals a near-encounter with Beyoncé, and opens up about managing his marriage and relationship while on the road filming movies.

California billionaires are flooding Miami’s luxury real estate market to avoid proposed wealth taxes. The panel breaks down why ultra-wealthy buyers are moving to Florida, what it means for the economy, and the broader debate over wealth taxes and property rights.

McDonald’s CEO attempts to debut the new “Big Arch” burger in a promotional video and the internet immediately reacts. The panel breaks down the awkward marketing moment, Burger King’s quick response, and the bigger battle happening in the fast-food burger wars.

Jamie Dimon weighs in on whether the Iran conflict could trigger inflation. The panel reacts to his comments, debates the real risk to oil prices and global credit markets, and asks how long the conflict might last and what that means for the economy.

An old MBS interview resurfaces where he calls Iran’s Supreme Leader “the new Hitler.” The panel debates why Saudi fears Iran even if it costs them economically, why ideology changes deterrence, and the difference between “regime change” vs “collapsing” the regime.

Iran threatens to set ships on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, risking 20% of the world’s oil supply. The panel breaks down whether Tehran can actually shut it down, why the U.S. sank an Iranian warship, and how Trump’s strategy is keeping oil prices stable.

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery explore combining Paramount+ and HBO Max into a 200M subscriber streaming giant. The panel debates whether the merger can challenge Netflix, what happens to CNN, and why the old cable news model may be dying.

Michael Saylor doubles down on Bitcoin, raising hundreds of millions through stock sales to buy more. The panel debates whether Strategy is making a genius asymmetric bet or a historic gamble and whether Bitcoin’s future could turn Saylor into one of the richest people alive.

Trump says many potential Iranian leaders are already dead and hints at what could come next if the regime collapses. The panel debates whether the strategy is regime change or full regime collapse, and what history teaches about rebuilding nations after war.

Marco Rubio warns the toughest phase against Iran is still ahead. The panel breaks down why the U.S. struck now, Iran’s growing missile stockpile, and the broader strategy involving China, NATO, and global power dynamics.

The panel debates credibility, disinformation, and political risk as the Iran conflict unfolds. They discuss giving credit when it’s due, Trump’s high-stakes gamble, market reactions, midterm implications, and whether this becomes a historic peace breakthrough or a prolonged war.