Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

• Navigating Crisis: Race, Economics, and Unity in Turbulent Times + Tribute To Charlie Kirk

  SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/IMPACT. ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to https://butcherbox.com/impact to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at http://NetSuite.com/Theory What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu After some time away, Tom and co-host Drew dive right into the heart of America’s current cultural and economic crossroads. This episode tackles pressing issues like escalating racial tensions, the consequences of misguided policies, and how online narratives—and our emotions—are shaping the national conversation. Tom and Drew also break down the harsh realities of America’s economy, dissect income inequality, and debate the effectiveness (and limitations) of capitalism and socialism. As news breaks about escalating political violence—including the assassination of Charlie Kirk—Tom and Drew explore the dangers of a divided nation and stress the urgent need to step back from emotional reactions, define our values, and seek solutions rooted in first principles. Whether you’re concerned about where the country is heading, curious about building wealth in chaotic times, or searching for ways to bridge the cultural divide, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned as Tom and Drew encourage honest conversations and challenge us all to pick narratives that move us—and the country—towards a better future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• America on Edge: Political Violence, Race Narratives, and the Future of Economic Stability

  Podcast Links (Full Week) SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/IMPACT. ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to https://butcherbox.com/impact to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at http://NetSuite.com/Theory PODCAST SOCIAL LINKS FOR SHOWNOTES: IT & WOI IT EPISODES: What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today’s episode, Tom and co-host Drew dive headfirst into a whirlwind week of shocking headlines, deep societal concerns, and astonishing technology breakthroughs. The conversation kicks off with heavy-hitting current events: a public tragedy involving Charlie Kirk, the ripple effects of political violence, social media-fueled outrage, and what these events signify about where our nation—and the world—may be heading. Tom delivers a sobering call for unity and reflection, warning against falling into divisive, reactionary mindsets that escalate conflict rather than bridge understanding. The conversation is raw and real, touching on issues like race, media narratives, and how populist moments push society to the brink. Together, Tom and Drew navigate complex topics—from tragic train violence and the responsibilities of media, to America’s escalating economic challenges and what fiscal dominance really means for us all. But it's not all doom and gloom—there's also awe at the pace of innovation. The episode spotlights developments like near-telepathic wearables and OpenAI’s major push into AI-generated animation, reflecting on what these advancements mean for creativity, communication, and the future of work. Throughout, Tom and Drew challenge listeners to think from first principles, seek common ground, and understand the deeper causes fueling today’s conflicts. Whether it’s deconstructing economic strategies, exploring the psychology behind team vs. team mentalities, or pondering the responsibilities tied to technological power, this episode is a powerful reminder to react with vision rather than fear. Join us for an episode that’s equal parts urgent, thoughtful, and future-focused—one you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Fiscal Armageddon: How U.S. Debt Could Destroy the Middle Class Lyn Aldean Part 2

  Part 2 – Escaping the Inflation Trap: What’s Next for America, Bitcoin, and Your Wealth In the dramatic second half of this essential conversation, Tom Bilyeu and Lyn Alden chart the turbulent path ahead for the U.S. economy, the fate of government entitlements, and the role of assets like Bitcoin and real estate as lifeboats in a sea of currency debasement. Lyn offers insider-level guidance on how investors and ordinary people can adapt, protect themselves, and even thrive as the current system buckles under its own weight. This part gets tactical: Lyn breaks down her investing playbook for a world ruled by persistent money-printing, explains why governments and corporations are wrestling with the Bitcoin question, and discusses why the “soft default” through inflation is already underway. Tom and Lyn tackle difficult truths about the future of Social Security, social unrest, and wealth redistribution—and where hope and opportunity still exist. If you want answers, strategy, and clarity on surviving the era of fiscal dominance, this episode is unmissable. SHOWNOTES33:15 – Policy-fueled asset bubbles and the hollowing of Main Street36:56 – Trump vs. Powell: Interest rates, housing, and the limits of central banking41:18 – The hard reality: Government spending, entitlements, and default scenarios46:19 – Why America can’t “run the Volcker playbook” anymore49:06 – Will the U.S. eventually default—hard or soft? What happens to the middle class?51:31 – Can America escape this destiny without violent upheaval?54:49 – The entitlement time bomb: When will Social Security “break”?59:23 – Wealth inequality, pain, and predictions for the coming decade1:07:03 – Socialism vs. austerity—and why both parties are moving away from growth1:10:44 – Can AI and productivity growth save us? Or is it too late?1:14:10 – Lyn’s investing approach: Three pillars for an inflation-dominated world1:19:33 – Is Bitcoin the answer? Risks, opportunities, and macro perspective on BTC1:25:31 – Stablecoins, altcoins, and public-company treasuries1:30:57 – Will Bitcoin’s volatility fade—and what must happen for wider adoption?1:43:53 – Lyn’s playbook for ordinary people: How to protect yourself and grow wealth1:46:06 – The future of the dollar and why global diffusion, not collapse, is likely1:49:32 – How to learn more from Lyn Alden FOLLOW LYN ALDEN:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynAldenContactWebsite: https://www.lynalden.com What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Lyn Alden Breaks Down Fiscal Dominance, Inflation, and the End of American Middle Class Prosperity Part 1

  What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu In this must-hear episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by renowned macroeconomist and financial author Lyn Alden for a hard-hitting look at the structural forces impacting your wallet and America’s future. As someone who has built a reputation for cutting through economic jargon to reveal what actually matters for everyday people, Lyn Alden is here to demystify why government debt, reckless fiscal policy, and the mechanics of inflation are rapidly eroding the power and stability of the middle class. Together, Tom and Lyn explain critical concepts like fiscal dominance vs. monetary dominance, why debt ratios matter, and how budget imbalances fuel asset inflation and wealth inequality. They discuss the long-term trends that have quietly shifted America’s economic landscape, delve into the hidden dangers of modern deficit spending, and set the stage for what’s coming as fiscal policy spins out of control. Get ready to rethink the very nature of money and the risks we all face. SHOWNOTES00:00 – Tom introduces Lyn Alden and the reality of fiscal dominance00:17 – Lyn explains monetary vs. fiscal dominance; fiat currency dilution01:52 – The evisceration of the American middle class through inflation02:49 – Why fiscal dominance is more dangerous than monetary dominance04:16 – How the Fed historically controlled inflation—and why that no longer works07:31 – America’s deficit spiral and interest expenses09:22 – What’s different now from past debt scares (debt-to-GDP, demographics, end of low rates)11:18 – Surging deficits outside of crisis times: what’s new and why it matters13:38 – Why Americans are ignoring the debt danger despite mounting consequences15:50 – Populism, currency debasement, and consequences for society18:25 – How debasement fuels wealth inequality and social unrest20:42 – Trump’s diagnosis of the trade deficit, policy responses, and real solutions23:36 – Tariffs, tax policy, and political polarization—why it’s so tough to fix28:38 – How the global reserve currency role both helps and hurts American prosperity FOLLOW LYN ALDEN:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynAldenContactWebsite: https://www.lynalden.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 4 More Months Until It Begins...

  What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/IMPACT. ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to https://butcherbox.com/impact to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at http://NetSuite.com/Theory Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, Tom sounds the alarm on the mounting challenges facing men as we approach 2025. With nearly 700,000 U.S. jobs lost in just five months, AI threatening half of all white-collar jobs, and severe downward corrections in the labor market, Tom lays out why men can’t afford to be complacent—or overwhelmed—right now. But this isn’t just about economics. He dives deep into the compounding crises of housing inaccessibility, rampant inflation, looming recession risk, and a silent epidemic of male loneliness, isolation, and disengagement. Tom pulls no punches outlining the economic realities, but this episode is far from defeatist. Instead, he offers a battle plan: from mastering AI, to investing in future-proof assets, to building your body, your mind, and your tribe, Tom breaks down strategies for reclaiming autonomy, meaning, and purpose—even in the face of unprecedented uncertainty. Whether you’re worried about job security, struggling to find your place in a transforming society, or just searching for momentum to finish the year strong, you’ll find hard truths and practical tactics to help you take charge of your own destiny. This isn’t just about surviving the current storm—it’s about becoming legendary. Stay tuned as Tom gives you the roadmap to make the next four months your most impactful yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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