

Tom Ellsworth
Regular Valuetainment contributor and co-host on the PBD Podcast who provides policy analysis and commentary on national security and legal issues.
Top 5 podcasts with Tom Ellsworth
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Apr 12, 2026 • 15min
“Defense Contractors NEED War” - Trump Pushes $1.5T Military Budget
Brandon, a panel contributor arguing for big cuts and fiscal accountability in defense spending, and Tom Ellsworth, a defense policy analyst focused on procurement and strategy, debate Trump’s $1.5T military request. They clash over who benefits, forward purchases and replenishment, contractors’ incentives to profit from war, shifting investments to drones and cyber, and how to audit and reduce waste.

Apr 6, 2026 • 28min
“Open The F#cking Strait” - Trump WARNS Iran Before Bridges & Power Plants Strikes
Vincent 'Vinny' Oshana, a sharp conversational commentator; Tom Ellsworth, a military-strategic analyst; and Adam Sosnick, a political strategist, dissect high-stakes Iran tensions. They debate threats, nuclear claims, propaganda targeting tech infrastructure, ideological motivations, civilian impact, and the ethics of striking bridges and power plants. Short, pointed takes with heated back-and-forth.

Apr 1, 2026 • 26min
“If WE Go, YOU Go!” - EXPLOSIVE Debate Over U.S.-Israel Ground War In Iran
Rob, a steady political analyst who supports with clips and context; Vincent 'Vinny' Oshana, a commentator focused on military risks and casualties; Tom Ellsworth, a strategist who breaks down force posture. They debate U.S. naval buildups and deployments. They discuss what boots on the ground would mean, Gulf states possibly funding operations, and Israel’s choices about ground forces in Lebanon.

Mar 23, 2026 • 20min
“Is Iran Bluffing?” - Iran LAUNCHES Long Range Missile In War ESCALATION
Rob, a sharp panel contributor who offers quick reactions; Tom Ellsworth, a commentator who brings moral and legal perspective; Adam Sosnick, a contrarian voice rooted in cultural skepticism. They probe Iran’s reported long-range missile capability, debate credibility and possible deception, and wrestle with whether this development forces a major shift in global strategy.

Mar 3, 2026 • 19min
“Never Said Anything To Me” - Bill Clinton DEFENDS Trump During Epstein Deposition
Vincent 'Vinny' Oshana, cultural and political commentator; Rob, conversational panelist; Tom Ellsworth, legal- and policy-focused analyst. They break down Bill Clinton’s deposition and Trump’s surprising defense. They debate presidential “brotherhood,” whether deposing former presidents matters, Epstein-related documents and subpoenas, and the line between political theater and real accountability.


