Valuetainment

Former CIA officers Andrew Bustamante and Sarah Adams tell Patrick Bet-David why no truth serum exists, and what MK Ultra was actually trying to create. Then PBD raises the stakes: what happens if a 100% accurate lie detector hits the market? Their answer reveals why the people trained to keep secrets believe secrets are the only thing holding society together.

Former CIA officers Andrew Bustamante and Sarah Adams go head-to-head with Patrick Bet-David in a heated debate over America's biggest threats, from China and Israel to Iran, terrorism, AI, and surveillance. With two intelligence insiders offering completely different perspectives, you decide who makes the stronger case.

Thomas Tuchel stunned reporters by ripping England's performance minutes after a 2-1 comeback win over Norway sent them to the World Cup semifinal, calling his own team sloppy and lucky. Jude Bellingham, who scored both goals, fired back at his coach, and the PBD Podcast panel breaks down why this tension might be exactly what wins England the World Cup against Argentina.

Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return lasted just 69 seconds after he injured his leg on the opening kick against Max Holloway at UFC 329, a $30 million payday gone in one round. The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the shocking collapse, MGK's refusal to apologize for mocking the injury, and McGregor's powerful comments on faith, fame, and what comes next.

Chipotle COO Jason Kidd visits a dozen stores a week and ends each day with 90-minute team dinners, a strategy that helped the chain promote 23,000 workers last year, including every one of its new regional vice presidents. Patrick Bet-David breaks down the four traits Kidd looks for in future leaders and shares his own version of the playbook, from cooking Tuesday-night dinners for his sales team to the omelet test he still uses to find hidden stars.

AI is changing education, but are students relying on it too much? The University of Chicago Law School and Brown University are pushing back against AI-driven learning shortcuts, raising questions about cheating, critical thinking, and the future of higher education.

CNBC ranked Tennessee and Texas among America's 10 worst states to live in for 2026, a list made up entirely of Republican-led states. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the methodology behind the rankings and the net migration data showing millions of Americans moving to the very states CNBC says are the worst.

The State Department blocked a Mamdani administration official's planned meeting with Iran's U.N. ambassador, the second federal intervention in weeks. Meanwhile, City Hall faces backlash over an official NYC map that omits Little Italy and other historic Jewish and Irish neighborhoods.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces major changes to the U.S. passport process, allowing Americans to take and submit passport photos digitally from their own devices as part of a push to modernize travel documents and make applications faster and easier.

A proposal in California is drawing national attention after educators introduced Black English lessons for K-12 students. Supporters argue the curriculum recognizes linguistic diversity and improves educational outcomes, while critics question its impact on academic standards and classroom instruction.