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Citizen Vigilante has become one of the most controversial films of the year. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate whether the movie reflects growing frustration over crime and the justice system, why it has generated intense reactions in Europe, and whether films like this can influence real-world behavior.

Gavin Newsom has reversed course, moving from skepticism over California's wealth tax to publicly supporting a national version. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate whether Newsom caved to the Democratic Party's progressive wing and what higher taxes could mean for top earners and the U.S. economy.

Uruguay, historically strong at World Cups, exited after a heavy loss to Spain and watched Cape Verde advance instead; the federation’s decision to cancel the charter flight has split opinion between those who see justified consequences and those who say players are being scapegoated.

Sen. Chris Murphy is calling for a $25 federal minimum wage, arguing that full-time workers deserve a living wage. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate whether the proposal would help workers or accelerate inflation, raise prices, and put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.

The Texas State Board of Education, controlled by Republicans, has approved a statewide required reading list that mixes Bible passages with works by authors like E.B. White, Shel Silverstein, and Elie Wiesel, reflecting a push to re‑center Judeo‑Christian values in public schools

Zohran Mamdani says a democratic socialist can win anywhere in America, and Patrick Bet-David says Republicans would be making a mistake by dismissing him. The panel debates Mamdani's growing influence, the fight for young voters, affordability, and what it means for the 2028 election.

George Soros and his political network have committed more than $103 million ahead of the midterm elections, putting them on pace to break previous spending records. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate how billionaire-backed political spending could shape key races, Democratic candidates, and the future of American politics.

Citizen Vigilante has become one of the most controversial films of the year. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate whether the movie reflects growing frustration over crime and the justice system, why it has generated intense reactions in Europe, and whether films like this can influence real-world behavior.

Idaho has passed House Bill 380, allowing prosecutors to seek the death penalty for “aggravated lewd conduct” involving children 12 and under when multiple aggravating factors are proven, marking one of the toughest child‑protection statutes in the country.

HelloFresh is facing backlash after an explicit Pride Month social media campaign sparked outrage online. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate whether the company's marketing crossed the line, the risks brands face when taking controversial positions, and whether campaigns like this can damage consumer trust.

Gavin Newsom has reversed course, moving from skepticism over California's wealth tax to publicly supporting a national version. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate whether Newsom caved to the Democratic Party's progressive wing and what higher taxes could mean for top earners and the U.S. economy.

Israel’s government has unanimously approved a foreign‑minister proposal to formally recognize the mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire as genocide, joining dozens of countries that say acknowledging the events of 1915–1918 is a moral and historical obligation.

The clip examines how a US strike on Iranian missile and drone sites, launched after a cargo ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, has become the first major test of a fragile interim ceasefire meant to reopen the waterway and start broader talks.

Uruguay, historically strong at World Cups, exited after a heavy loss to Spain and watched Cape Verde advance instead; the federation’s decision to cancel the charter flight has split opinion between those who see justified consequences and those who say players are being scapegoated.

ITR Economics, which claims a 94.7% forecasting accuracy, warns the world could face a global depression beginning around 2030. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate the risks of rising debt, aging populations, Social Security, and how investors can prepare for what's ahead.

A Venezuelan doctor joins the podcast after the devastating earthquake to describe the destruction, overwhelmed hospitals, desperate rescue efforts, and heartbreaking loss. The panel also announces a campaign to support families affected by the disaster.

Rep. Brandon Gill grills SNAP officials over why taxpayer-funded food stamps can be used to buy sugary drinks while food companies help fund advocacy groups. The panel debates junk food, childhood obesity, conflicts of interest, and welfare reform.

Google’s DeepMind division is putting about 75 million dollars into indie studio A24, the company behind recent hits like “Backrooms” and “Marty Supreme,” in what both sides describe as an AI research partnership to build new tools for film production and distribution, not a traditional content or IP deal.

Russell Crowe says the original “Gladiator” worked because it had a clear moral core: a man consumed by vengeance for his murdered wife and son, a journey he fought to protect on set by rejecting studio‑pushed sex scenes that would weaken Maximus’ single‑minded purpose. He argues “Gladiator 2” failed at the box office, even allowing for inflation, because the sequel didn’t understand why people lo...

Tucker Carlson recently told a live audience there is “no chance” he will support the Republican Party going forward, saying a party that puts “the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens” no longer deserves his vote, despite the fact that he has long branded himself as a lifelong Republican voter and defender. Within a day he praised JD Vance as a “great” candidate and said...

Ronaldo just answered his critics with a brace in Portugal’s 5–0 win over Uzbekistan, while Messi has five goals and Mbappé and Haaland have four each in the early World Cup golden‑boot race, setting up a tournament that could reignite every GOAT debate at once. With Portugal among the contenders and Argentina also near the top of the odds boards, the crew points out there’s a real chance we get a...

The Daily Wire is reportedly seeking new investors and exploring a future IPO, but Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate the real question: Can the company thrive without Ben Shapiro? From subscriber declines to a potential $2 billion valuation, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Patrick Bet-David and the panel react to California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax heading to the ballot. Will it raise billions for public programs or drive investors, entrepreneurs, and jobs out of the state? The debate over wealth, taxes, and economic freedom heats up.

Luxury EV maker Lucid is cutting roughly 18 percent of its U.S. workforce, including full‑time staff, contractors and factory workers, in its second deep layoff of the year as it tries to save about 158 million dollars annually and align production with softer demand. The company had around 9,000 employees worldwide at the end of 2025 and generated roughly 1.35 billion dollars in revenue last year...

A new bipartisan housing bill headed to President Trump bars large institutional investors that already own at least 350 single‑family homes from buying more, and loosens a stack of federal rules to speed up construction, modernize manufactured‑home standards and push FHA limits closer to today’s prices in an effort to boost supply and stop Wall Street outbidding families.