955. Andy, Eli Wehbe & DJ CTI: White House East Wing Demolished For Ballroom Construction, NBA Gambling Scandal & Trump's Memphis Crime Crackdown
Oct 24, 2025
Eli Wehbe, an ultrarunner known for his incredible endurance feats like the Moab 240, joins the discussion with Andy and DJ. He shares gripping tales from the brutal race, including overcoming a broken toe and running alongside David Goggins. The trio also dives into the demolition of the White House East Wing for a new ballroom amid political debates. Additionally, they tackle the NBA gambling scandal linking teams to organized crime and report on Trump's aggressive crackdown in Memphis, highlighting significant arrests and the recovery of missing children.
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Focus On The Next Small Target
- Eli used trackers and small-step focus (next aid station) to survive the 240-mile race.
- He emphasized focusing on short targets and using willpower to push through extreme fatigue.
Expectation Drives High Achievement
- High achievers set expectation, not hope, for outcomes which drives continuous effort.
- Andy Frisella argued expecting success prevents complacency and sustains drive.
East Wing Demolition For Trump Ballroom
- Hosts discussed the White House East Wing demolition and Trump-funded ballroom plan, stressing private funding.
- They noted Associated Press photos showed the two-story East Wing turned to rubble for a 90,000 sq ft ballroom financed by Trump and friends.
