Welcome back to another episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today’s jam-packed live show, Tom and co-host Drew dive headfirst into a whirlwind of current events, global tensions, and viral internet drama. From increasing anxiety over the weekend’s international news—including escalating situations in Iran, rumors about Netanyahu’s health, and China’s bold military moves around Taiwan—to the social media firestorms that ensue from disinformation and deepfakes, Tom and Drew break it all down. They get candid about what it means when you can’t tell what’s real anymore, and how confusion and propaganda are weaponized in the age of social media. The conversation takes us through geopolitical chess matches, like the growing isolation of the U.S. amidst strained alliances and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. The hosts discuss Trump’s approach, the shifting stances of America’s allies, and the broader economic and political consequences at play. The episode also explores the explosive intersection of media, journalism, and global affairs through stories like Tucker Carlson’s alleged communications with Iranian officials, and how the role of journalists is being reevaluated in an era where information moves at internet speed. Packed with their signature insight, Tom and Drew dive into the chaos surrounding protests in Cuba and the U.S. policy response, what went wrong with communism on the island, and the lessons everyone can take from history, economics, and social innovation. And if you thought the internet couldn’t get any wilder, the hosts even tackle viral stories like a man who used ChatGPT to personalize a cancer treatment for his dog, the impact of AI on jobs and society, and what it will take for America to reclaim its innovative edge. Get ready for blunt takes, lively debate, and practical wisdom you can apply in a rapidly changing world. Let’s get into it! Iran has officially split the Strait of Hormuz — open to every country except the US, Israel, and their allies. Trump called on the world for help securing it. Everyone said no. Tom called this exact move at the start of the war. Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson is being investigated by the DOJ for texting Iranian officials before Operation Epic Fury launched. China ran what looks like a Taiwan invasion rehearsal — 26 warplanes, 7 navy ships. The DSA is headed to Cuba, which leads Tom into a full breakdown of what communism actually did to one of Latin America's richest pre-revolution economies. Plus: a man with zero biology training used ChatGPT to shrink his dog's tumor by 75%, and the full AI job market exposure map — almost every screen-based job is in the red. And as always: Do you need my help? Sign up for my AI Masterclass: https://tombilyeu.com/ai-masterclass Check us out wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nARKz2vTIOb7gC9dusE4b?si=a8daffd2bf1f48fd Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-bilyeus-impact-theory/id1191775648 Do you need my help? STARTING a business: join me here inside ZERO TO FOUNDER (https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder) Get the exact systems, mindset shifts, and principles that built a $1B brand delivered straight to your inbox every week. Subscribe for free (https://tombilyeu.com) Check out our Video game - Project Kyzen: (https://projectkyzen.io/) Catch Me Streaming on Twitch - (https://twitch.tv/tombilyeu) Link to IT discord: https://discord.gg/TZKJ2etPbT Tom's Favorite Things List: https://amzn.to/41Ftt7e FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Join the Kyzen Discord: https://discord.gg/8B3yyv7KHN