Episode 497: Economist Blasts The Fed, Stimulus, Bitcoin & Makes Bold Predictions

PBD shares a powerful dinner conversation with a father of three daughters who don’t want kids, then AOC jumps in on Instagram with a heated take on paid parental leave. The panel dives deep into family, feminism, careers, and what modern women may regret too late.

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Gov. JB Pritzker sparks backlash after saying Republicans "cannot know a moment of peace." While he claims it wasn’t a call to violence, Van Jones warns of a "Volcanic eruption of outrage." The panel breaks down the real agenda behind the rhetoric—and who benefits from division.

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TSMC’s third Arizona fab marks a $165B US investment driven by Trump-era tariffs. Pat, Tom, and the crew break down the economic win, the geopolitical risks with China, and how this reshapes America’s chip dominance—while warning what China might do next.

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Canada's Conservative frontrunner Pierre Poilievre suffers a double loss—missing his shot at PM and losing his longtime seat. Pat and the crew break down how arrogance, poor outreach, and snubbing major platforms like Full Send may have doomed his campaign.

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UPS is cutting 20,000 jobs and closing 73 facilities—but it’s not just tariffs. Pat and Tom break down the real reason: bad deals with Amazon and the Teamsters. With Amazon pulling back and labor costs soaring, Big Brown is feeling the heat. Here's the untold story.

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RFK Jr. drops a bomb, accusing the Biden-era HHS of enabling child trafficking and claims 300,000 minors are missing. Pat and the panel unpack the shocking statement, California’s legal failures, and what it means if these allegations prove true.

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California Democrats block a bill that would make buying sex from 16- and 17-year-olds a felony, sparking outrage. Pat and the team react to the political spin, the governor’s vague statement, and why Florida’s common-sense approach stands in stark contrast.

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Adidas CEO warns U.S. prices will spike due to tariffs on China, but Patrick isn’t buying the excuse. In a fiery takedown, he calls out weak leadership, fear of China, and urges brands to find bold solutions—not excuses—when pressure hits. Leadership matters.

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