AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this compelling conversation, Speaker A sits down with Speaker B for a deep dive into the forces shaping U.S. foreign policy, the true power of economic incentives, and the complex dynamics of the Middle East. Together, they unpack the influence of lobbying groups—including the so-called Israel lobby—the intersection of economic systems with global politics, and the roots of longstanding conflicts. The discussion traverses history, collective identity, the logic (and perils) of bigotry and conspiracy thinking, and what it would actually take to resolve intractable problems like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Challenging assumptions and examining the mechanisms behind international decision-making, this episode invites listeners to question the easy narratives and seek a deeper understanding of the world’s most pressing issues. Dave Returns to debate Tom on Iran and Israel's involvement in the Iran war. 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - Relationship between the Jewish lobby and the military-industrial complex. 03:52 - How business and money factor into the war. 06:21 - Trump's goal for Mount Rushmore and the inflationary spiral. 15:37 - Impact of the destruction of Gaza on global support for Israel. 17:58 - The creation of Israel and the role of intelligence agencies. 25:05 - Banking, economic structure, and the current "madness." 34:50 - The destruction of the American Dream for the next generation. 41:58 - Pushing back on the "U.S. as a puppet to Israel" narrative. 50:26 - The Abraham Accords: A "historic peace deal" or a disaster? 59:51 - The "moral hazard" of unconditional U.S. support. 1:08:33 - Options for the future: Ethnic cleansing vs. a two-state solution. 1:27:00 - Predictions on U.S. involvement in Lebanon and Syria. 1:32:38 - Closing thoughts and where to find Dave Smith.