PBD Podcast Israeli Hostages Freed, Katie Porter's Potato Crisis & Trump vs China w/ Adam Carolla | PBD Podcast | Ep. 666
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Oct 13, 2025 
Comedian Adam Carolla brings his razor-sharp wit to discuss a range of hot topics. He dives into the bizarre mashed-potato controversy involving journalist Katie Porter and the media frenzy surrounding it. The panel also analyzes Trump's role in brokering the release of Israeli hostages during the Gaza ceasefire. Adam critiques Gavin Newsom's governance and debates California politics, alongside an analysis of the escalating economic tensions with China, including Trump’s tariff threats and the implications for U.S.-China relations.
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Value Of Dealmaker Urgency
- Patrick Bet-David and Adam Carolla argue that dealmaking and urgency produce results where process-heavy leaders stall.
- They credit Trump's transactional, builder mindset for accelerating negotiations and outcomes.
Katie Porter Mashed-Potato Moment
- Patrick recounts the viral Katie Porter mashed-potato moment and the hosts riff on her combative style.
- They compare her persona to a media-ready villain and praise its TV value.
Hostage Release As Diplomatic Win
- Hosts note all 20 recently released Israeli hostages were male and see the release as a diplomatic win.
- They frame the event as evidence of effective international deal-brokering.