Patrick Bet-David sits down with Joe Lonsdale to discuss founding Palantir after 9/11, working with the CIA and FBI to combat terrorism and protect civil liberties, China’s cognitive warfare and AI-driven influence operations, tensions with Iran and potential U.S. military action, venture capital’s role in defense and AI innovation, and rebuilding American institutions through policy and media. ------ 👞 THE FLB 1'S: https://bit.ly/4mXV9gd Ⓜ️ CONNECT ON MINNECT: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4kSVkso Ⓜ️ PBD PODCAST CIRCLES: https://bit.ly/4mAWQAP 👔 BET-DAVID CONSULTING: https://bit.ly/4lzQph2 🥃 BOARDROOM CIGAR LOUNGE: https://bit.ly/4pzLEXj 💬 TEXT US: Text “PODCAST” to 310-340-1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Show intro 04:15 - From PayPal Mafia to Palantir: Fighting Terror After 9/11 16:50 - The Evolution of Recruiting Top Talent in Silicon Valley 24:38 - How Palantir Fought Bureaucracy and Saved Lives in Government 40:42 - Navigating AI Regulation and China's Cognitive Warfare Tactics 1:00:40 - Adapar, Relationships, and Societal Shifts 1:12:09 - The Engine of Innovation: Understanding the VC Business Model 1:20:11 - Investing in Nuclear, Drones, and Healthcare: The Power of Policy 1:31:11 - Fighting for California and the Future of American Media SUBSCRIBE TO:  @VALUETAINMENT   @ValuetainmentComedy   @theunusualsuspectspodcast   @HerTakePod   @bizdocpodcast  ABOUT US: Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Your Next Five Moves” (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.