Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
Impact Theory
Uncover the truth behind the headlines and memes in an unbiased pursuit of what’s real.
From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world.
Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geopolitics and economics to AI, science, future tech, and beyond, Tom breaks down complex topics into their fundamental elements. Learn how to see the world clearly so you can navigate even the most disruptive era.
From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world.
Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geopolitics and economics to AI, science, future tech, and beyond, Tom breaks down complex topics into their fundamental elements. Learn how to see the world clearly so you can navigate even the most disruptive era.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 38min
The Netherlands Nukes Its Economy! The Truth Behind the 36% Unrealized Gains Tax, NYC Tax Hike Madness: Why Mamdani's “Freeze the Rent” Backfired on Day One, World War III? U.S. vs Iran, Russia & China – What You’re Not Being Told | Weekly Recap
A rapid-fire rundown of a proposed Dutch 36% tax on unrealized gains and how it could upend startup investing and liquidity. A look at New York’s sudden property tax hike after a rent-freeze promise and who actually pays. Tense global maneuvering around Iran with U.S., Russia, and China flexing naval muscle and the risks of misreading escalation.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 1h 18min
How AI Will Disrupt The Entire World In 3 Years (Prepare Now While Others Panic) | Emad Mostaque PT 2 (Fan Fave)
Emad Mostaque, founder and CEO of Stability AI and creator of Stable Diffusion, shares his vision for broad access to powerful AI. He discusses AI reshaping jobs, education, and storytelling. They cover risks like deepfakes, provenance and governance, plus practical defenses and decentralized solutions. Emad urges preparation, transparency, and focusing on augmentation over chasing mythical AGI.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 18min
New York’s Spending Crisis, Housing Unaffordability, & Conspiracy Corner: 9/11, Epstein, TV Producer Of Tehran Woes | Tom Bilyeu Show Live
They dig into New York City’s exploding budget, who's really paying for pensions and rising property taxes, and how zoning and regulation fuel the housing affordability crisis. They tackle why younger people lean toward socialism and the cultural forces protecting incumbents. They also touch on contested investigations and high-profile mysteries tied to Epstein and 9/11, plus tech risks from powerful AI firms.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 57min
Peter St-Onge Talks Dot-Com Crash, AI Bubbles, and Building Wealth Amid Market Turbulence | Impact Theory w/ Tom Bilyeu
Peter St-Onge, an economist who rebuilt his career after the dot-com crash and earned a PhD, joins to analyze booms and busts. He compares AI hype to dot-com valuations. He explains how Fed policy and bailouts create boom-bust cycles. He discusses deglobalization, reserve currency risks, and why asset holders tend to benefit in today’s system.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 2min
The Epstein Files: Missing Evidence, Free Speech Under Attack, & The Retail Investing Frenzy | Tom Bilyeu Show Live
They dig into the DOJ’s sudden halt on releasing Epstein-related records and why missing files stoke suspicion. They debate rising conspiracy theories about Maxwell and facial-morph claims. They examine Spain’s move to criminally hold tech executives for platform speech and broader threats to free expression. They unpack a $16M Pokémon card sale and a retail investing frenzy as signals of speculative mania.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 32min
SAVE ACT Exposed: The Secret Reason 84% of Americans are Being Ignored. | Tom's Deepdive
A deep dive into why voter ID laws spark controversy and how political incentives shape the debate. Global comparisons show different voting ID norms. Real examples of voting vulnerabilities and the SAVE Act’s proposed safeguards get examined. Links between census counts, noncitizen representation, immigration policy, and fiscal impacts are explored. Practical citizen actions and policy prescriptions are discussed.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 57min
Russia Rejoins the Dollar, Dutch Tax Disaster & AI’s Next Job-Killing Wave | The Tom Bilyeu Show LIVE
A fast-moving rundown of geopolitical shifts from Russia edging back toward dollar settlements to China’s AI strategy and military reach. A heated critique of a Dutch tax on unrealized gains and its impact on startups and investors. Sharp takes on AI’s rapid job disruption, system safety, and wild real-world AI anecdotes sprinkled with dark humor.
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Feb 14, 2026 • 1h 37min
How AI Will Disrupt The Entire World In 3 Years (Prepare Now While Others Panic) | Emad Mostaque PT 1 (Fan Fave)
Emad Mostaque, founder of Stability AI and open-model advocate, explains how AI will rapidly reshape jobs, creativity, and culture. He covers which industries face the biggest disruption, how humans plus AI will outcompete those who resist, and the societal tradeoffs of personalization, regulation, and new economic realities.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 51min
"China Is A Generation Away From Collapse" The Truth Behind America's Greatest Rival! | Impact Theory With Tom Bilyeu & Peter Zeihan
Peter Zeihan, geopolitical strategist and author, outlines why China may be closer to collapse than dominance. He discusses demographics, geographic fragmentation, and political strain. He also examines U.S. reindustrialization, immigration challenges, and how social media reshapes truth. The conversation touches on automation limits and global security shifts.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 50min
The Global World Order Is Collapsing- And It's Much Bigger Than Trump! | Impact Theory W/ Tom Bilyeu & Peter Zeihan
Peter Zeihan, geopolitical strategist and author who decodes global trade, demographics, and security. He explains why the post‑WWII international order is unraveling. He discusses demographic decline, deglobalization and the risks of economies becoming generalists. He also covers how great‑power ties and supply chains are shifting and the strategic choices nations now face.
