Episodes

  • Gold Just Had Its Worst Week In 43 Years — During An Active War. Something Is Wrong With The System Beneath It | Tom's Deep Dive
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode of Impact Theory, we dive deep into one of the most dramatic and perplexing events in the financial markets: gold’s worst week in 43 years—an event made even more shocking by its timing during a major war and economic turmoil. Traditionally seen as a safe haven in crises, gold’s unexpected plunge signals that something far deeper is at play beneath the surface. Tom unpacks why this isn't just about commodities or geopolitical tension, but about the very plumbing of the global economy—the credit system, specifically the little-understood Eurodollar market that moves money across borders, largely outside the control of central banks. As markets tip into correction territory, oil prices spike, and trust within the financial system erodes, we'll explore how early warning signs—echoing the 2008 financial crisis—are flashing red. Through a five-part breakdown, you'll learn why credit, not war, may be the true culprit behind the recent commodity crash, how the invisible engine of the global monetary system is seizing up, and what it means for your financial future. Most importantly, Tom offers practical strategies on how to navigate these uncertain times—covering asset allocation, managing liquidity, diversification, and emotional resilience. Get ready for a timely, eye-opening analysis designed to help you survive—and even thrive—amidst growing financial turmoil. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Summ: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20 Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact 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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    39 mins
  • Boots On The Ground? The Iran War Is Spiraling And America Has No Exit Plan | The Tom Bilyeu Show LIVE
    Mar 30 2026
    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 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, we dive into the rapidly escalating Iran conflict—with Marines receiving deployment notices, the Pentagon drawing up strike plans for Kharg Island, and the very real possibility of American boots hitting Iranian soil for the first time. Tom breaks down exactly what's at stake: why a ground war in Iran could be the defining moment of Trump's presidency, why the "Venezuela model" may have already failed, and what the seizure of Kharg Island—which processes 90% of Iran's oil exports—would actually mean for the region and the world. But that's just the beginning. The weekend's No Kings protests made headlines for all the wrong reasons—communist flags, chants for revolution, and a growing movement that Tom argues is being quietly funded and amplified by actors with deeply questionable motives, including a US billionaire currently living in Shanghai who has allegedly attended Chinese Communist Party propaganda workshops. Tom unpacks why the protests represent a real and legitimate frustration with Trump's governing style, while also exposing the terrifying irony of waving a hammer and sickle to protest tyranny. Then the conversation shifts to the deepest wound in American economic life: the K-shaped economy, modern monetary theory, and why deficit spending—not Elon Musk—is the single biggest driver of toxic inequality in this country. Tom challenges the "tax the rich" crowd with a cause-and-effect framework that might just change how you think about wealth, policy, and the future of the American middle class. Whether you believe Trump's Iran gamble is visionary or reckless, whether you marched last weekend or stayed home—this episode forces you to think harder about outcomes, not just intentions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • NYC is spending TOO MUCH on the homeless, Why Are Influencers Defending a Regime That Starves Its Own People, Argentina's Milei Did in 18 Months What the U.S. Couldn't Do in Decades | Weekly Recap
    Mar 29 2026
    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 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact Tom breaks down how NYC went from spending $102 million on homelessness services in 2019 to a projected $456 million in 2026 — and how the homeless population grew anyway. The shocking figure at the center of it all: $81,700 spent per homeless person per year — more than the median household income in New York City. Tom breaks down the viral controversy surrounding influencers traveling to Cuba — and why he thinks the outrage is aimed at entirely the wrong target. While much of the online debate has focused on generators, hotel parties, and electricity use during Cuba's ongoing blackouts, Tom argues that fixating on those details is looking at a single tree instead of the forest. The real story, he says, is the return of what he calls the "useful idiot" playbook — a historically documented pattern where motivated, ideologically driven individuals carry propaganda water for repressive regimes, often at enormous cost to the people trapped inside them. Tom looks at one of the most remarkable — and most ignored — economic turnarounds in modern history: Argentina under Javier Milei. When Milei took office in December 2023, Argentina was in freefall. Inflation was running above 200% annually, government spending was completely out of control, and nearly 20 million Argentines were living in poverty. Critics called his solution — slashing spending, eliminating subsidies, devaluing the currency, and firing thousands of government workers — economic suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Is the Union About to Break? Blue vs. Red, China & the $1 Trillion Pivot | Impact Theory w Tom Bilyeu & Balaji
    Mar 28 2026
    We’re back for part two of this mind-altering deep dive with Balaji, and if you survived part 1, brace yourself—because this is where things get absolutely WILD. What if I told you that every price you’re paying—the rent, the hospital bill, the college tuition—is powered, not just by “market forces,” but by a bureaucratic tug-of-war that’s reshaping the world order? Balaji’s connecting the dots on how inflation, big bailouts, and the Fed’s “Money Printer Go Brrr” actually hollowed out economies, and why the next meltdown is already baked in. We break down how “blue” and “red” Americas are literally pulling the country apart—right down to who you marry, where you can move, and why both sides are turning to foreign allies (yes, including China and Russia!) over each other. Today’s conversation is all about the “soft secession” happening under our noses and what it means for the future of democracy, prosperity, and PEACE. PLUS, Balaji reveals his eye-of-the-hurricane strategy—where the smartest, most nimble people are heading, and who’ll thrive as today’s systems break down. 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 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodDuck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetary-metals.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20 Follow Balaji:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/balajisWebsite: https://balajis.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balajis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Will Israel Continue the Fight If America Pulls Out of the Iran War
    Mar 27 2026
    Thank you to our Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Pique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetary-metals.com/impact Cozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.com Summ: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20 Welcome to the Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, Tom is flying solo, bringing his signature unfiltered energy to a whirlwind of today’s most pressing topics. With Drew out on vacation and Ryan (Community Manager) stepping in to wrangle the chat, Tom dives into global turmoil surrounding the Iran conflict, the economic chess game behind Trump’s foreign policy, and how the bond market reveals more about presidential decision-making than most realize. He also takes aim at the latest controversial wealth tax proposal from Elizabeth Warren, arguing its potential to devastate the middle class and stifle American innovation. Along the way, Tom tackles audience super chats, unpacks the real world consequences of government spending, and emphasizes the critical importance of a thriving middle class for America’s future. Whether you’re worried about market volatility, curious about the power struggles in the Middle East, or frustrated by economic policy, this episode will challenge your perspective and give you insights you won’t find anywhere else. Strap in—it’s a wild ride through geopolitics, economics, policy, and the very heart of what drives a nation forward. 00:00 Geopolitics, economy, and wealth tax 08:50 Middle East economic transition 12:02 Trump, Iran, and economic motives 20:57 Regional tensions and war incentives 26:09 Understanding Trump's bond market logic 27:14 Bond market and Trump's strategy 36:45 America's economic and political challenges 39:30 Economic fragility and wealth disparity 45:17 Discussing Strait of Hormuz tensions 49:07 Discussing unintended consequences of helping 57:00 Tax burdens on illiquid assets 01:04:21 Concerns about AI, taxes, and innovation 01:06:34 Tax policies and economic impact 01:14:02 Economic effects of money printing 01:19:41 Money in politics and transparency 01:22:39 Importance of a thriving middle class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Balaji: The Fed Does Invisibly What Lenin Did With Guns — And You're Not Supposed to Notice | Impact Theory W/ Tom Bilyeu & Balaji
    Mar 26 2026
    Today’s guest is Balaji, the one-and-only, infamous entrepreneur, tech visionary, and macro-thinker who’s never afraid to say what everyone else is just… whispers about. Whether you’re worried, inspired, or just plain confused about where America is headed (or if it’s headed anywhere at all), this conversation with Tom Bilyeu is the crash course in modern chaos you didn’t know you NEEDED. Balaji isn’t here just to talk about the future—he’s laying out the collapse of the current world order, how technology AND tribal politics are shredding America into pieces, and why every “side” thinks it’s losing (and what no one is seeing about the bigger picture). Whether it’s debt, AI, China, or why California wants to tax billionaires out of existence—girl, WE ARE GOING THERE. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodDuck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetary-metals.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20 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/ 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 You know that feeling something is majorly shifting beneath the surface? Here, Balaji explains why America is breaking apart—not just government, but at the soul level. We lay out why the internet is upstream from every disruption, and how AI isn’t just killing jobs—it’s targeting entire TRIBES inside the US. Are you blue America, red America, or tech America? Listen as Balaji supports his claims with real data and charts: from solar in Africa to the gold “singularity,” from collapsing media to the “wokeness” arms race post-2010. He pulls back the curtain on why California became a one-party state, how Democrats and Republicans are at war with each other AND the internet… and what it all means for the future of your money, your job, and your freedom. SHOWNOTES [00:00] America doesn’t exist? The rise of “sub-tribes” and why labels are now meaningless [00:11] How digital and physical AI are disrupting “blue” and “red” jobs [01:06] AI, solar panels, robots, agents—the multiple “singularities” taking over every industry [05:48] Collapse in religiosity, skyrocketing gender/ideology gaps, and why parties are now split male vs. female [06:28] Why the internet is the root force changing everything (the “force diagram” of disruption) [07:39] HOW AI targets Democrats vs. Republicans—what jobs are actually threatened [10:32] Blue states go anti-AI, legal workarounds, and the “asymmetry” in who fights back [11:43] How America disrupts the West (and why Western Europe may be doomed for a bad century) [13:44] America is over, but the internet is just beginning—understanding “debt” and the end of empires [15:16] Keynesianism = Communism (but for wimps), the invisible theft by the Fed, and how inflation really robs you behind closed doors [22:10] Why technological deflation is GOOD (and why the system wants you to fear it) [25:03] Drawing parallels with the Soviet collapse, how “asset seizure” works in modern economies [29:05] The Cantillon Effect—who really gets rich off the money printer? [35:00] The chart: When blue America lost the media game, and red America lost manufacturing [38:04] Wokeness, the Techlash, and using morality as a weapon: How both parties went “scorched earth” on each other Major eye-openers, right? Make sure to breathe… and yes, he’s just getting started. Follow Balaji: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/balajis Website: https://balajis.com Book: The Network State (https://thenetworkstate.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Trump’s Hardball Middle East Moves, Insider Trading Scandal, and The Argentina Miracle | The Tom Bilyeu Show LIVE
    Mar 25 2026
    Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, where we dig deep into the stories and strategies shaping our world right now. In this episode, Tom Bilyeu and Drew tackle a jam-packed lineup of global headlines and provocative ideas. From escalating military moves in the Middle East and the extension of U.S. military enlistment ages, to the shocking waves in financial markets fueled by accusations of insider trading—no topic is off limits. The conversation explores the intriguing strategies behind the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran and analyzes what that means for America’s global position and its allies. Tom Bilyeu and Drew question the current state of trust in our institutions, breaking down the impact of government overreach, the challenges of maintaining market integrity, and the cultural forces threatening America’s middle class. There's also a spotlight on Argentina’s recent economic turnaround under Javier Milei, unpacking what lessons the U.S. could learn about austerity, prosperity, and the dangers of unchecked spending. Plus, with AI and technology regulation racing forward, the hosts debate America’s competitive edge as transformational changes reshape both the workplace and society. Get ready for a high-energy deep dive with thoughtful analysis, sharp debates, and a no-holds-barred exchange on the pressing issues shaping our future. Let’s get into it. 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 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodDuck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetary-metals.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • The Analyst Who Predicted The Iran War 2 Years Early Just Told Me What Happens To The Dollar Next | Tom's Deepdive
    Mar 24 2026
    Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's gripping deep dive, Tom Bilyeu unpacks a game-changing theory about America's future and the global balance of power. Drawing on a recent, viral interview with Professor Jiang—an analyst who predicted the Trump-Iran war years before it happened—Tom Bilyeu breaks down a predictive framework that combines game theory, historical pattern recognition, and the study of "predictive history" inspired by Isaac Asimov. We'll explore how oil and the petrodollar prop up the value of your money, why Iran is the world's pressure point, and the structural forces driving seemingly unpredictable geopolitical events. Tom Bilyeu reveals why America might be walking straight into a geopolitical trap, what that could mean for your wallet and job, and how deindustrialization, rising regionalism, and remilitarization could reshape the world as we know it. This episode isn't about fear—it's about clarity. If you want to get inside the logic that could predict the next seismic shift on the global stage and learn how to position yourself to not just survive, but thrive, you won't want to miss this breakdown. Let’s get started. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodDuck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetary-metals.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20 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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    33 mins