Episode 172: The One Thing to Master As An Entrepreneur

Bill Maher criticizes New York mayoral candidate Mom Donnie, labeling his rhetoric and policies as outright communist, while highlighting that even his own liberal audience shows little support. The discussion explores the extremes of political choices today, contrasting crony capitalism with radical leftist ideas, and examines how media, messaging, and public perception shape voter response in high-profile elections.

27 Jan 8min

A recent leak of a Minneapolis Signal chat exposed activists, including Brian Krassenstein, allegedly coordinating actions that could interfere with federal officers, sparking major online debate. The revelations, amplified by Elon Musk’s retweet, highlight the growing tension between activist networks, law enforcement, and the broader political landscape.

27 Jan 7min

Tensions are rising as rhetoric around ICE and law enforcement escalates, raising the question of whether the country is nearing a breaking point or if this unrest is being intentionally kept just below the threshold of full-scale conflict. The conversation dives into media narratives, political strategy, and historical cycles of chaos, while ultimately arguing that despite a rough period ahead, the Constitution, the next generation, and America’s core resilience point toward a brighter future.

27 Jan 6min

Dan Peña joins the PBD Podcast to break down the affordability crisis crushing young Americans. With Trump's Gen Z support crashing 56 points, the panel debates whether it's laziness, policy failure, or bad messaging. Housing, gas, and jobs are all on the table. Who's really to blame?

27 Jan 24min

Rick Alan Ross explains how modern cults are built online through social media, isolation, and coercive influence. He breaks down the traits of destructive cults, why leaders seek power and exploitation, and how followers are drawn into dangerous belief systems that can escalate to real harm.

27 Jan 24min

Rick Alan Ross explains how Scientology operates through hierarchy, celebrity recruitment, SeaOrg control, disconnection practices, and controversial teachings. He shares cases of interventions, debates over doctrine, internal pressure, and clarifies the long speculated whereabouts of Shelly Miscavige.

27 Jan 15min

Rick Alan Ross breaks down how Nexium disguised itself as a self help program while Keith Raniere manipulated followers through isolation, coercive training, and copied techniques from Scientology and MLMs. Ross details the branding of women, lawsuits, surveillance, wealthy backers, and Raniere’s downfall.

27 Jan 22min

Rick Alan Ross explains how modern cults are built online through social media, isolation, and coercive influence. He breaks down the traits of destructive cults, why leaders seek power and exploitation, and how followers are drawn into dangerous belief systems that can escalate to real harm.

27 Jan 11min