PBD Podcast
PBD Podcast
The PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David, delivers engaging conversations on business, entrepreneurship, current events, politics, and sports. Live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM EST with the Home Team and special guests, the show brings real-time reactions and dynamic discussions from the VAULT inside Valuetainment’s Fort Lauderdale studio. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM EST, tune in for exclusive interviews with top entrepreneurs, leaders, and newsmakers from around the world.
Episodes
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May 13, 2026 • 2h 2min
Trump-Xi Summit + Iran’s $10 Trillion Threat | PBD #798
Brad Lea, entrepreneur and founder of Lightspeed VT, drops in with straight-shooting business perspective. They unpack Trump’s China trip and the CEO power plays. Iran’s undersea cable leverage and strategic internet risks get a deep dive. Conversations also cover inflation drivers, Gen Z stacking jobs, housing imbalances, and Kevin Hart’s media layoffs.
10 snips
May 12, 2026 • 1h 58min
The $110 Billion Dollar Man - Binance Founder Opens Up | PBD #797
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, Binance founder and longtime fintech builder, shares stories from building a global crypto exchange and relocating to the UAE for safety and innovation. He discusses crypto regulation, the FTX fallout and his controversial FTT tweet, AI's role in finance, global licensing strategies, and why he stepped back from day-to-day leadership.
9 snips
May 11, 2026 • 2h 9min
Newsom's Diaper Scam + Can Spencer Pratt Save LA? | PBD #796
They dig into a $20M California diaper program and possible crony connections. Heated debate over New York policing, a demoted captain, and city safety challenges. Coverage of Iran deal tensions, rising gas prices, and strategic stakes ahead of major diplomatic meetings. Cultural flashpoints from transgender sports to celebrity controversies round out the conversation.
14 snips
May 9, 2026 • 2h 7min
“NATO Is DEAD” - The Insider Who Warned 4 Presidents About Iran | PBD #795
Robert Pape, University of Chicago political scientist and advisor to multiple administrations, discusses Iran and military strategy. He examines why bombing and blockades often strengthen regimes. He contrasts China’s rapid regional uplift with U.S. strategic choices. He argues NATO cohesion is eroding and warns about shifting global power and Gulf fragmentation.
8 snips
May 8, 2026 • 1h 57min
Hantavirus Lockdowns + Fauci's DOJ Deadline | PBD #794
They dig into a reported hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise and rising rodent-driven infections across the Southwest. They explore questions around potential lockdowns, incubation uncertainty, and public trust in health agencies. They also examine new scrutiny over elite financial circles tied to high-profile testimony and looming legal deadlines for pandemic-era decision makers. Politics and legal drama weave through the conversation.
6 snips
May 7, 2026 • 1h 27min
"Planning My Escape From Cuba" - Nick Shirley Returns | PBD #793
Nick Shirley, an independent investigative journalist known for on-the-ground probes into fraud and high-risk reporting, returns with tales from Cuba. He describes surveillance, gear seizure, a midnight escape blocked by a general, and how censorship shapes daily life. He also covers big fraud investigations in Minnesota and California, raids on corrupt daycares and hospices, and rescuing a child from Skid Row.
May 6, 2026 • 1h 56min
$6 Gas Chaos, Ken Griffin Rips Mamdani + Nvidia’s AI Home Takeover | PBD #792
Discussion covers California hitting $6 gas and the policy and refinery causes behind it. Heated debate over Ken Griffin’s clash with NYC politics and his Miami move talk. Deep dive into Nvidia’s plan for home AI data centers and the emerging market for household compute. Conversation on AI replacing coders and rapid white‑collar disruption without revealing specific insights.
4 snips
May 5, 2026 • 2h 4min
Gov. Wes Moore: Trans Kids, Newsom's Failures & 2028 Dark Horse | PBD #791
Wes Moore, Maryland governor, Army Bronze Star veteran and former investment banker, discusses his rise from 1% polling to statewide victory. He covers crime-fighting strategies, tense interactions with Trump, national guard disputes, transgender youth and parental roles, homelessness solutions, economic diversification, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. Short, candid political conversation with personal stories.
7 snips
May 4, 2026 • 2h 12min
Daily Wire Layoffs + Tucker Called Out | PBD #790
They tackle Project Freedom and plans to escort ships through tense waterways. Big media shakeups get attention, including major layoffs and strategy shifts. International moves in the Middle East, Iran diplomacy, and UAE-Israel security cooperation are discussed. Political scandals and cultural controversies spark debate around credibility and shifting alliances.
27 snips
May 1, 2026 • 2h 25min
James Comey Indicted + Fauci's Fixer Charged | PBD #789
They cover the legal fallout around James Comey’s surrender and related charges. They discuss a Supreme Court redistricting ruling and its likely impact on congressional maps. There is a deep dive into an indictment tied to Fauci’s circle and debates over records and prosecution hurdles. Other topics include California housing woes, soaring gas prices linked to geopolitical risk, and fresh allegations against a major bank executive.
