Welcome back to another powerhouse episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this special “Best Of IT 2025” edition, Tom Bilyeu sits down with a remarkable panel of thinkers, investigators, and insiders, including Whitney Webb, Scott Galloway, Andrew Bustamante, and Mo Gawdat.
Today’s conversation dives headlong into the intersections of politics, national security, technology, and the human condition. Whitney Webb unpacks the shadowy networks behind political and business power, giving us a candid look at Donald Trump’s motivations, the AI arms race, and the rise of a modern technocracy. She draws bold connections from backroom deals to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, questioning who truly benefits from these seismic shifts.
<a href="https://app.castmagic.io/speakers/D/E">Andrew Bustamante</a>, a former CIA operative, pulls back the curtain on intelligence operations, the Epstein scandal, and explains how global gamesmanship actually unfolds—reminding us that the truth often lies somewhere between conspiracy and incompetence. He explores the ongoing “shadow conflict” with China, the realities of modern military strategy, and what’s really happening behind the headlines in hotspots like Venezuela and the Caribbean.
Mo Gawdat challenges us to rethink the broader implications of global power plays—asking whether America’s aggressive stance towards China may actually be hurting itself, and positing that economic diplomacy and humility could be the keys to a more peaceful future.
And Scott Galloway offers his trademark candid analysis on the Trump presidency, economic malaise, masculinity in crisis, and what it will take for America’s young people—especially young men—to thrive again.
If you’re looking for a conversation that pulls no punches and explores the uncomfortable truths behind world events, government, technology, and society, you’re in the right place. Buckle up for a deep-dive into the power plays shaping our future, right here on Impact Theory.

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