Democrats Come After Musk & Zuck Thinks About Leaving California | PBD Podcast Ep. 878
Oct 23, 2026 · 2h 16m
Summary
This episode analyzes the failed Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's mother, using betting data to prove it backfired by increasing Acton's lead. The hosts also discuss Ilhan Omar's "not to my knowledge" response regarding her brother-in-law, debating the likelihood of federal accountability given political checkmate. Additional topics include the removal of Central Park horse carriages, Mark Zuckerberg's stay in California, and LeBron James's anthem protest.
Topics discussed
Intro: Personal reflections and victory
Midterm election turnout analysis
Preview of bizarre crime stories
LeBron James anthem protest and WNBA finals
United Airlines CEO salary and wealth tax debate
Boardroom Cigar Lounge member event recap
Allegations of lying in political ads
Marketing metrics and JD Vance response
Sponsor: Checkout.com
Critique of Republican ad strategy
Policy vs. October surprise ad effectiveness
Trump's defense of candidate and Ohio race
Dirty politics and hypothetical Hillary scenario
Vivek Ramaswamy's speaking style comparison
Warning signs in political advertising trends
Ilhan Omar: Origins of the controversy
Ilhan Omar: Marriage and legal status details
Ilhan Omar: Name discrepancies and lying
DOJ accountability and Ilhan Omar case
Minnesota fraud and political arrogance
Committee censure and political checkmate
Public trust in federal agencies
Sponsors: Rocket Mortgage and Empower
Sponsor: Pfizer and Capitol walk preview
Trump's speech on Ilhan Omar accountability
Democrats' willingness to play dirty
Elon Musk's response to political threats
Democratic plans for Supreme Court packing
Elon Musk and stock volatility history
Establishment fear of individual power
Globalist plan and future of patriots
Who is the next Charlie Kirk?
Twitter estate and strategic threats
Faith and the future of the right
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta cash-out strategy
Ro Khanna and Gavin Newsom conflict
Wealth tax evasion and political dynamics
Zuckerberg vs. Musk power structures
Wealth tax as a national 2028 issue
CZ and Binance's decentralized structure
United Airlines customer service critique
Sponsor: Pfizer cancer care
Slippery slope to socialism and USAID
Audio: Planned civil unrest strategies
RAD memo on constitutional legitimacy
Color revolutions and globalist ideology
Court packing and constitutional changes
Puppeteers and USAID removal
Salvadoran mission in Haiti
Bukele's leadership and prison reform
Opposition surrender without war
NYC horse-drawn carriage ban
Regulation vs. business closure debate
Yankees injuries and Aaron Boone extension
Critique of Yankees leadership answers
David Wells example of roster management
Definition of insanity in Yankees management
Brian Cashman's long tenure and failures
Sponsor: Rocket Mortgage
Mickey Mantle card trade comparison
Hal Steinbrenner's age and decision making
California man blames ICE for wife's death
Due diligence in murder accusations
Virginia man duct tapes wife to chair
Fire rescue and husband's hero claim
Debate on hero status and voting
Florida officer impersonates dead man
Renovating and living in dead man's home
Psychotic behavior and house painting
Missing persons and social connections
Sponsor: Rocket Mortgage
LeBron James golf swing during anthem
WNBA players' anthem protest comparison
WNBA popularity and rule book violations
Identity breakdown in sports entertainment
Stadium funding and taxpayer exemptions
Sponsor: Wayfair Wayday sale
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