Valuetainment

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou reveals the shocking origins of the U.S. torture program after 9/11. He explains how psychologists reverse-engineered military training, how the CIA was kept in the dark, and why he refused to participate and paid the price.

John Kiriakou reveals what prison was really like after blowing the whistle on CIA torture. He was sent to a facility packed with mob bosses, cartel members, and pedophiles. The Gambinos embraced him, and his wife lost her job at the CIA just for being married to him.

Patrick Bet-David and Dr. Taylor Marshall dive into a controversial conversation about Islam’s global growth, Prophet Muhammad’s legacy, and the cultural appeal of religious discipline. They contrast Islamic and Christian values, fertility rates, and what drives long-term ideological influence.

Ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou shares how the Obama era ruined his life, why he believes Obama was manipulated by intelligence insiders, and reveals Rudy Giuliani allegedly sought $2M for a Trump pardon. The PBD Podcast dives deep into this shocking firsthand account.

Elon Musk teases the “America Party” with a pro-Bitcoin and pro-Second Amendment agenda. Tesla bull Dan Ives pushes back on Musk’s political distractions and gets told to “shut up.” The PBD Podcast breaks down the feud, market reaction, and why it all matters.

The PBD Podcast reacts to a VC who says five-day weeks will never build billion-dollar startups. The guys debate the 996 work culture, startup sacrifice, momentum, and whether work-life balance is a myth when chasing something great.

Dr. Taylor Marshall joins Patrick Bet-David to warn about America's demographic decline and the rise of Islam in key U.S. cities. He breaks down the impact of low birth rates, weak family structures and calls for a cultural shift toward procreation, marriage, and faith-based patriotism.

Mayor Eric Adams responds to criticism over NYC’s broken permitting system, aging infrastructure, and slow construction timelines. He outlines reforms to speed up approvals, modernize government processes, and reduce bureaucratic delays while comparing NYC to faster-growing cities like Houston.

Mayor Eric Adams explains why he switched from Republican to Democrat and now identifies as an independent. He reflects on public safety, New York’s political landscape, and the need to work within the system to create real change, especially in a heavily Democratic city like NYC.

Patrick Bet-David breaks down the growing momentum behind socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani’s potential run for NYC mayor. The panel debates whether voters are underestimating his chances and draws comparisons to other surprise election wins. They explore what a Mamdani victory could mean for the future of New York City politics.

Mayor Eric Adams addresses political retaliation, legal battles, and how speaking out against party orthodoxy triggered investigations. He shares thoughts on Cuomo, Trump, Letitia James, and lawfare, revealing what it's like to challenge New York’s Democratic establishment from the inside.

Patrick Bet-David discusses whether ChatGPT is affecting your brain. A new study touches on artificial intelligence's impact on cognitive impairment, especially in areas of critical thinking. The study highlights the potential risk factors associated with relying too heavily on AI tools, and the findings suggest a relationship between technology use and mental acuity.

Patrick Bet-David dives into Elon Musk's threat to start a new political party, potentially named the America Party. The conversation includes Mark Cuban's and Anthony Scaramucci's interest, and the potential for a musk trump feud. The discussion explores the possible impact on politics and the existing two party system.

Eric Adams calls out Andrew Cuomo for splitting the vote in the NYC mayoral race and explains why Cuomo should step aside. He contrasts Cuomo's passive campaign style with his own street-level grind and defends his record as the city's turnaround mayor heading into a heated election.

Mayor Eric Adams responds to the rise of a socialist challenger in the NYC mayoral race. He breaks down how radicalization on campuses, low voter turnout, and billionaire backlash are reshaping the city. Adams defends capitalism and warns of the economic risk of far-left policies.

Biden’s doctor pleads the Fifth in a House probe, refusing to answer if he was told to lie about the president’s health. The PBD Podcast breaks down how this could suggest a deeper cover-up involving executive orders, cognitive decline, and hidden power players.

The PBD Podcast breaks down the Epstein intelligence cover-up, Trump’s fumbled response, and the links to Mossad, CIA, and JP Morgan. The team debates blackmail operations, child trafficking, and why this scandal matters more than ever.

The Justice Department confirms an inquiry into two figures often targeted by Trump, while facing renewed scrutiny over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Pat and the crew analyze the possible outcomes of the probe.

John Kiriakou says Mossad is the world’s most effective intelligence agency—and the least trusted by the CIA. He shares shocking stories about Israeli infiltration, sabotage, and recruitment attempts, and explains why U.S. intel officers often felt outmaneuvered by their Israeli counterparts.

John Kiriakou exposes how the CIA faked torture results, waterboarded Abu Zubaydah 83 times, and covered it all up. He breaks down how Bush said “We do not torture” while CIA leadership destroyed tapes and rewrote FBI intel to justify illegal methods.

Ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou breaks down what makes a great undercover agent: sociopathic tendencies, zero recognition, and full trust in the mission. He shares wild recruitment stories, CIA affairs, and a dark shift in agency ethics after 9/11.

Ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou exposes how legal interrogation was abandoned for revenge-driven torture post-9/11. He reveals chilling CIA practices, internal resistance, and why speaking out led to his arrest under the Espionage Act.

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou breaks down why he believes Epstein did commit suicide, how bad the Bureau of Prisons really is, and why no whistleblower has leaked the full client list. He also explains how many people likely do know the truth—and why none have come forward.

John Kiriakou calls Epstein a textbook Mossad access agent used to compromise elites. He breaks down Trump’s hesitation, Bondi’s deflection, and how foreign intel uses people like Epstein for leverage. Hidden files, missing footage, and deep state implications are all on the table.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou to unpack the alleged Epstein cover-up and new FBI criminal investigations into Brennan and Comey, including how Brennan rose through the CIA by pushing torture and crushing enemies.