Tim Miller from The Bulwark Joins To Talk About NSPM-7, the new President surveillance program. Phil and Tim also talk about America’s Cold Civil War, the return of Jimmy Kimmel, the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the prosecution of James Comey, and Ezra Klein’s latest controversy.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters:

00:00 Tim Miller Introduction

01:00 NSPM-7

08:00 America’s Cold Civil War

20:00 Trump Wants More Unrest

23:00 America Is Turning Into Russia

28:00 Return Of Jimmy Kimmel

32:15 The Battle For Free Speech

33:40 Trump Is Coming For His Enemies: Comey, Bolton, Kimmel

35:40 Riyadh comedy festival

36:40 The Tim Dillon Show

41:00 Kevin Hart and Theo Von

44:00 LIV Golf & Saudi Sportswashing

47:00 American Societal Rot

48:00 Ryder Cup Fan Behavior

52:00 UFC

54:00 Ezra Klein on Charlie Kirk

58:00 Ezra Klein vs Tim Miller

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Governor Josh Shapiro talks about political violence, sets the record straight on if Kamala Harris is telling the truth about him in her book, backs free speech, and gives his insane views on the Philadelphia Eagles and Josh Allen.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Addressing Political Violence

05:52 The Role of Leadership in Healing

11:06 The Dangers of Speech Regulation

15:39 Political Dynamics and Personal Decisions

19:36 Sports Talk and Personal Preferences

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Ed Elson of Prof G Markets joins Philip DeFranco to explain stagflation, the struggling US economy, the US debt, and how rich people need to pay more taxes. Ed digs deep on Gen Z and shares tips on how they can succeed in life.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters:

01:00 Is The Economy Doomed?

08:00 Wealth Inequality: The Rich Keep Getting Richer

10:00 One Billionaire Is Going To Own All Media

11:10 Gen Z Is Loud But Lazy

16:30 US Economy Is In Stagflation

19:00 Long Term Impact of Stagflation

21:30 Will Removing Tariffs Cause Inflation?

25:19 Will America Lose A Decade To Stagflation?

26:00 The Impact Of The Dollar As The Global Reserve Currency

28:00 US Credit Downgrade

28:32 Big Beautiful Bill Is The Greatest Threat To America

30:17 US Debt Will Hurt Young People

33:00 US Debt Will Destroy US Economy

34:00 Tax Breaks For The Rich At The Expense Of The Rich

35:00 Will Dollar Remain Global Reserve Currency?

38:00 BRICS vs Dollar

40:00 How Would Ed Elson Fix The Debt?

42:00 We Have To Tax Billionaires

47:50 Scott Galloway’s Impact

49:00 Prof G’s Happiness Index

50:30 Mandatory National Service

52:30 Gen Z Is Being Left Behind

55:30 Future With AI

56:30 AI Is Stealing Gen Z’s Jobs

01:01:00 Nvidia’s Role In Video Games Created AI

01:02:00 How To Succeed In An AI World

01:05:00 How Can Young People Succeed?

01:12:00 How Young People Can Grow Wealth

01:13:00 What Is Next For Prof G Markets?

01:16:00 What Is Next For Prof G

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Philip DeFranco and Mr.Beat discuss the current political climate in America and compare it to other grim times in American history. Mr. Beat takes us through history to help us understand our current moment and tells us what the future may hold for America.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

0:58 Mr. Beat Tells Us What Era Is America In

14:58 Political Violence

18:58 Where is America in 2 years? 7 years? 10 years?

25:58 Where is America’s off ramp?

30:58 Is Trump The Problem?

33:58 Reforming America’s Electoral System

35:58 Expanding The House, Eliminating the Senate

38:58 Term Limits and The Supreme Court

42:26 John Brown’s Resurgence

45:33 Radicalization of Americans and Inflation Perception

47:46 Is Social Media and Cable News Destroying America?

53:58 Mr. Beat Balancing Teaching and Content Creation

55:58 When Did Mr. Beat Decide To Go Full Time as a Youtuber?

57:58 Book Banning

58:58 AI In School - AI Cheating and AI Grading

01:01:58 Future of AI

01:05:58 Robot Revolt

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Philip DeFranco and Preston Stewart discuss the escalating global tensions involving Venezuela, Israel, and Ukraine. They explore the U.S. military's involvement in Venezuela, the implications of Israel's military operations in Doha and Gaza, and the challenges NATO faces with Russia's provocations. The discussion also touches on the shifting focus of U.S. foreign policy, the role of China in global dynamics, and the perception of the military in domestic policy.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:36 Dealer’s choice

01:23 War with Venezuela

13:16 Israel-Gaza War

32:26 Russia-Ukraine War

44:46 Military Deployments in American Cities

59:36 Will Russia Ever Stop?

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Governor Wes Moore discusses the alarming rise of political violence in the U.S., emphasizing the need for collective responsibility and moral leadership. He addresses the urgent issue of gun violence, advocating for a combination of legislative action and community engagement to tackle the root causes. Moore highlights the importance of unity and effective leadership in Maryland, showcasing the state's progress under his governance. He also critiques the politicization of federal agencies like the FBI and the implications of federal politics on state governance.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters

0:00 Political Violence

09:00 Gun Violence

15:00 Reelection Move

19:23 Gerrymandering

21:00 2028 Presidential Run

24:51 Who Will Be The 2028 Democratic Nominee?

27:37 Is the FBI Set Up For Failure?

29:30 Will The Military Deploy to Baltimore and Maryland?

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Philip DeFranco and Ari Cohn from FIRE discuss the risk to free speech and the First Amendment. They explore the implications of flag burning as a form of expression, and the challenges faced by institutions in defending free speech. Ari Cohn emphasizes the importance of protecting all forms of speech, even those that may be unpopular, and highlights the dangers of government overreach and the chilling effects on free expression. The discussion also touches on campus protests, the role of anonymity in online discourse, and the need for collective action to safeguard democratic values.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

FIRE: https://www.thefire.org/

Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:08 The Great Chicago Hot Dog Debate

4:58 Is Free Speech In Danger?

15:08 Phone Searches In Customs

16:38 What Is The Biggest Risk To Free Speech?

17:33 How Can People Push Back Against Trump?

19:58 Lawyers Keep Caving To Trump

22:23 Trump Wants Sullivan v NYT overturned

23:28 Trump’s Protest Crackdown Is Making Jewish Americans Unsafe

31:38 The Military Occupation Of Chicago

39:08 Trump Is Preparing To Crackdown On The Press

40:08 FIRE vs ACLU

44:08 Free Speech In The UK

47:08 What books should people read?

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Philip DeFranco and Terry Moran discuss the autocratic takeover of America, the military occupation of American cities, the crackdown on the free press, what it’s like going solo, and parenting.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters

00:00 The Great Chicago Dog Debate

02:53 The Military Occupation of Washington DC

09:55 Perception vs Reality on crime

16:35 The Supreme Court

20:35 Authoritarian Take Over in America

34:14 The Stephen Miller Tweet

38:52 Is The Media Meeting The Moment?

45:00 Terry Moran Goes Solo

53:50 Terry Moran’s news diet

1:01:16 Being Fair to Trump

1:06:04 Life As a Reporter and Parenting

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Governor JB Pritzker gets personal with Philip DeFranco and talks about his upbringing and what got him interested in politics. Pritzker talks about the importance of activism, the challenges of confronting Donald Trump, and the implications of authoritarianism in modern politics. Pritzker emphasizes the need for comprehensive immigration reform and critiques the current state of law enforcement. He also addresses the gerrymandering crisis happening in America with California and Texas, and whether Illinois will do the same. JB Pritzker also addresses the man in the bean and his nomadic warriors!

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:37 JB’s upbringing

15:37 JB v Trump

20:12 How Does Trump compare to the Nazis?

24:11 Is ICE the gestapo?

31:37 Immigrants make America great

32:26 Are Democrats conflating immigration?

35:57 Rebellion in the streets?

37:22 Will Trump steal the 2026 midterms?

38:52 Trump distractions?

42:45 Do Issues Matter?

46:07 Are Democrats undemocratic?

50:37 Gerrymandering

55:37 The Great Khan

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Doctor Mike joins Philip DeFranco to discuss RFK Jr’s reign of terror on American healthcare, the impact of funding cuts, and the death of mRNA technology in America. They also discuss various health topics, including the debunking of vaccine myths, the role of GLP-1 medications in obesity treatment, and the impact of food noise on mental health. They explore the complexities of weight loss, the challenges of medication availability, and the rise of hormone clinics. They also touch on the controversial NAD+ treatments and the future of AI in healthcare.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:11 The State of Healthcare Innovation

04:19 The Impact of Funding Cuts on Medical Research

07:09 Role of mRNA Technology in Future Healthcare

10:17 Dangers of Misinformation and Vaccine Hesitancy

13:04 The Long Road to Recovery in Healthcare

16:10 The Information War in Healthcare

19:08 The Human Element in Healthcare Decisions

22:04 The Need for Bravery in Medical Advocacy

25:10 The Political Landscape and Healthcare

28:02 Importance of Expertise in Healthcare

31:12 The Slow Process of Change in Healthcare

34:10 The Role of Media in Shaping Healthcare Conversations

42:35 The Impact of Public Perception on Vaccines

43:55 Reflections on the Jubilee Experience

47:20 Navigating Vaccine Conversations

50:37 Understanding Vaccine Harms and Benefits

53:41 Evolving Perspectives on Public Health Messaging

57:22 The Role of Expertise in Health Administration

01:03:27 The Nuances of GLP-1 Medications

01:11:15 The Challenges of Medication Accessibility

01:17:41 Personal Reflections and Future Directions

01:18:42 Comfort Food and Maintenance Challenges

01:19:48 The Journey of Weight Management

01:20:56 Mental Health and Eating Habits

01:23:22 The Role of Physical Activity

01:25:24 Mindfulness in Eating and Lifestyle Changes

01:27:23 Understanding Metabolism and Weight Regain

01:30:08 Navigating Health Information and Research

01:32:32 AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Concerns

01:37:39 The Future of Information and Digital Literacy

01:41:38 Conspiracy Theories and Stilts

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