In Good Faith With Philip DeFranco

Pod Save America’s Ben Rhodes talks about the recent ceasefire in Gaza, the backsliding of American democracy, the risks of military action in Venezuela, and the importance of grassroots movements in shaping the future of politics. You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/defranco Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Ben Rhodes On Israel 10 Years Later 06:30 When Mossad Followed Ben Rhodes 10:00 America’s Fall Into Authoritarianism 20:30 Will America’s Elites Ever Fight Back Against Trump? 30:57 American Invasion of Venezuela 34:40 Is America Turning Into Hungary? 37:00 California’s Redistricting 39:00 October 7th 42:30 Can America Copy Poland? 43:40 Pod Save The World 47:30 Why Did Ben Rhodes Get Into Politics? 50:28 Obama’s Impact On Ben Rhodes 51:54 Obama vs Trump 54: 25 Is AOC The Next President? 59:44 The Mamdani Era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hank Green opens up about the future of America, his battle with cancer, if science will go on, and why the weather app no longer works correctly. You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/defranco Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Old Friends Reconnect 04:00 Is Hank Green Hopeful For The Future? 10:30 Hank Green’s Respect For Jane Goodall 13:20 Hank Green vs RFK Jr 18:40 Is Hank Green Optimistic For America? 24:00 Sora 2, Grok, and AI’s future 33:00 Aliens 37:00 How Did Hank Get Into Science? 43:00 Getting LASIK vs Wearing Glasses 45:30 Is There Hope For A Cancer Vaccine? 49:00 American Self-Destruction 55:00 High Speed Rail & NIMBYism 59:00 Hank Green’s Cancer 01:06:00 Diversity in Science 01:08:00 Broken Weather App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Miller from The Bulwark Joins To Talk About NSPM-7, the new President surveillance program. Phil and Tim also talk about America’s Cold Civil War, the return of Jimmy Kimmel, the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the prosecution of James Comey, and Ezra Klein’s latest controversy. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters: 00:00 Tim Miller Introduction 01:00 NSPM-7 08:00 America’s Cold Civil War 20:00 Trump Wants More Unrest 23:00 America Is Turning Into Russia 28:00 Return Of Jimmy Kimmel 32:15 The Battle For Free Speech 33:40 Trump Is Coming For His Enemies: Comey, Bolton, Kimmel 35:40 Riyadh comedy festival 36:40 The Tim Dillon Show 41:00 Kevin Hart and Theo Von 44:00 LIV Golf & Saudi Sportswashing 47:00 American Societal Rot 48:00 Ryder Cup Fan Behavior 52:00 UFC 54:00 Ezra Klein on Charlie Kirk 58:00 Ezra Klein vs Tim Miller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Josh Shapiro talks about political violence, sets the record straight on if Kamala Harris is telling the truth about him in her book, backs free speech, and gives his insane views on the Philadelphia Eagles and Josh Allen. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Addressing Political Violence 05:52 The Role of Leadership in Healing 11:06 The Dangers of Speech Regulation 15:39 Political Dynamics and Personal Decisions 19:36 Sports Talk and Personal Preferences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Elson of Prof G Markets joins Philip DeFranco to explain stagflation, the struggling US economy, the US debt, and how rich people need to pay more taxes. Ed digs deep on Gen Z and shares tips on how they can succeed in life. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters: 01:00 Is The Economy Doomed? 08:00 Wealth Inequality: The Rich Keep Getting Richer 10:00 One Billionaire Is Going To Own All Media 11:10 Gen Z Is Loud But Lazy 16:30 US Economy Is In Stagflation 19:00 Long Term Impact of Stagflation 21:30 Will Removing Tariffs Cause Inflation? 25:19 Will America Lose A Decade To Stagflation? 26:00 The Impact Of The Dollar As The Global Reserve Currency 28:00 US Credit Downgrade 28:32 Big Beautiful Bill Is The Greatest Threat To America 30:17 US Debt Will Hurt Young People 33:00 US Debt Will Destroy US Economy 34:00 Tax Breaks For The Rich At The Expense Of The Rich 35:00 Will Dollar Remain Global Reserve Currency? 38:00 BRICS vs Dollar 40:00 How Would Ed Elson Fix The Debt? 42:00 We Have To Tax Billionaires 47:50 Scott Galloway’s Impact 49:00 Prof G’s Happiness Index 50:30 Mandatory National Service 52:30 Gen Z Is Being Left Behind 55:30 Future With AI 56:30 AI Is Stealing Gen Z’s Jobs 01:01:00 Nvidia’s Role In Video Games Created AI 01:02:00 How To Succeed In An AI World 01:05:00 How Can Young People Succeed? 01:12:00 How Young People Can Grow Wealth 01:13:00 What Is Next For Prof G Markets? 01:16:00 What Is Next For Prof G Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip DeFranco and Mr.Beat discuss the current political climate in America and compare it to other grim times in American history. Mr. Beat takes us through history to help us understand our current moment and tells us what the future may hold for America. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:58 Mr. Beat Tells Us What Era Is America In 14:58 Political Violence 18:58 Where is America in 2 years? 7 years? 10 years? 25:58 Where is America’s off ramp? 30:58 Is Trump The Problem? 33:58 Reforming America’s Electoral System 35:58 Expanding The House, Eliminating the Senate 38:58 Term Limits and The Supreme Court 42:26 John Brown’s Resurgence 45:33 Radicalization of Americans and Inflation Perception 47:46 Is Social Media and Cable News Destroying America? 53:58 Mr. Beat Balancing Teaching and Content Creation 55:58 When Did Mr. Beat Decide To Go Full Time as a Youtuber? 57:58 Book Banning 58:58 AI In School - AI Cheating and AI Grading 01:01:58 Future of AI 01:05:58 Robot Revolt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip DeFranco and Preston Stewart discuss the escalating global tensions involving Venezuela, Israel, and Ukraine. They explore the U.S. military's involvement in Venezuela, the implications of Israel's military operations in Doha and Gaza, and the challenges NATO faces with Russia's provocations. The discussion also touches on the shifting focus of U.S. foreign policy, the role of China in global dynamics, and the perception of the military in domestic policy. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:36 Dealer’s choice 01:23 War with Venezuela 13:16 Israel-Gaza War 32:26 Russia-Ukraine War 44:46 Military Deployments in American Cities 59:36 Will Russia Ever Stop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Wes Moore discusses the alarming rise of political violence in the U.S., emphasizing the need for collective responsibility and moral leadership. He addresses the urgent issue of gun violence, advocating for a combination of legislative action and community engagement to tackle the root causes. Moore highlights the importance of unity and effective leadership in Maryland, showcasing the state's progress under his governance. He also critiques the politicization of federal agencies like the FBI and the implications of federal politics on state governance. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters 0:00 Political Violence 09:00 Gun Violence 15:00 Reelection Move 19:23 Gerrymandering 21:00 2028 Presidential Run 24:51 Who Will Be The 2028 Democratic Nominee? 27:37 Is the FBI Set Up For Failure? 29:30 Will The Military Deploy to Baltimore and Maryland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip DeFranco and Ari Cohn from FIRE discuss the risk to free speech and the First Amendment. They explore the implications of flag burning as a form of expression, and the challenges faced by institutions in defending free speech. Ari Cohn emphasizes the importance of protecting all forms of speech, even those that may be unpopular, and highlights the dangers of government overreach and the chilling effects on free expression. The discussion also touches on campus protests, the role of anonymity in online discourse, and the need for collective action to safeguard democratic values. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. FIRE: https://www.thefire.org/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:08 The Great Chicago Hot Dog Debate 4:58 Is Free Speech In Danger? 15:08 Phone Searches In Customs 16:38 What Is The Biggest Risk To Free Speech? 17:33 How Can People Push Back Against Trump? 19:58 Lawyers Keep Caving To Trump 22:23 Trump Wants Sullivan v NYT overturned 23:28 Trump’s Protest Crackdown Is Making Jewish Americans Unsafe 31:38 The Military Occupation Of Chicago 39:08 Trump Is Preparing To Crackdown On The Press 40:08 FIRE vs ACLU 44:08 Free Speech In The UK 47:08 What books should people read? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip DeFranco and Terry Moran discuss the autocratic takeover of America, the military occupation of American cities, the crackdown on the free press, what it’s like going solo, and parenting. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters 00:00 The Great Chicago Dog Debate 02:53 The Military Occupation of Washington DC 09:55 Perception vs Reality on crime 16:35 The Supreme Court 20:35 Authoritarian Take Over in America 34:14 The Stephen Miller Tweet 38:52 Is The Media Meeting The Moment? 45:00 Terry Moran Goes Solo 53:50 Terry Moran’s news diet 1:01:16 Being Fair to Trump 1:06:04 Life As a Reporter and Parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices