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Megyn Kelly is joined by Carrie Prejean Boller, community activist, to discuss the disturbing details of a male sexual offender getting to be housed in a women's prison, the rise of male sex offenders “transitioning” right before going to jail, left ideology pushing that men can become women, the disgusting San Francisco street fair being promoted by a far left California politician, his history of pushing extreme trans ideology on children, another trans person named homecoming queen, Megan Rapinoe’s last “middle finger” to America as she stays silent during the National Anthem in her last game, refusing to put her hand over her heart, Rapinoe's arrogance and setting a terrible example for young girls, a new non-binary "Paw Patrol" spin-off show character, a white Miss Zimbabwe winning (that looks like Megyn), and more. Then Jason Rantz, author of "What's Killing America," joins to discuss the juvenile crime surge, progressives claiming racism and dismissing the increase in crime by teens, the failures of restorative justice, what harm reduction really is and its failure to address the drug crisis, how "housing first" policies don't fix the homelessness crisis, the surge in overdoses from fentanyl and other drugs, whether we're hurting kids by not charging them for their actions, living in Seattle as it has decayed, and more.

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Larry Elder joins the PBD Podcast. Larry is an American political commentator, conservative talk radio host, and he ran for California Governor in the 2021 recall election. Today, Larry Elder is a 2024 Presidential candidate. Protect yourself against Central Bank control with - American Hartford Gold https://offers.americanhartfordgold.com/patrick-bet-david/ Text PBD to 65532 or call 866-939-6984 Pre-order Larry's upcoming book "As Goes California: My Mission to Rescue the Golden State and Save the Nation": https://bit.ly/3PzKI4Y Donate to Larry's 2024 Presidential Campaign: https://bit.ly/3LjUzJD Elder for President Larry Elder for President 2024 - We've Got a Country to Save! America is in decline, but this decline is not inevitable. It is a choice made by detached and cynical politicians. I believe that our best days are ahead of us, and we must choose leaders who will bring us there. That’s why I’m running for President. We can enter a new American Golden Age, but we must choose leaders who want to bring us there. I’m Larry Elder, and we’ve got a country to save. Vault to the top. Be your best. Feel your best. Achieve your best. Vault Brain drinks will unlock your brain to help you be your best you. Try the new Vault Drink today! www.vaultdrinks.com Connect With Experts On Minnect: https://app.minnect.com/ Visit our website: https://valuetainment.com/ Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2aPEwD4 Subscribe to: Adam Sosnick - @ValuetainmentMoney Vincent Oshana - @ValuetainmentComedy Tom Ellsworth - @bizdocpodcast Want to get clear on your next 5 business moves? https://valuetainment.com/academy/ Join the channel to get exclusive access to perks: https://bit.ly/3Q9rSQL Download the podcasts on all your favorite platforms https://bit.ly/3sFAW4N Text: PODCAST to 310.340.1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller Your Next Five Moves (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

California is a land of contrasts. The state is home to staggering wealth, world-remaking tech companies, and some of the world’s boldest climate policy. It also has immense income inequality, arguably the worst housing crisis in the country, and the highest poverty rate in the nation when you factor in housing costs.

The dysfunction of our national politics is often attributed to division and gridlock. But in California, Democrats are at the wheel. No Republican has held statewide office in over a decade. And in many major cities — Los Angeles and San Francisco, for example — Republicans have little or no political power. For that reason, the tensions and difficulties facing the Golden State are often a signal of what is to come for the Democratic Party nationally.

If California has long been a bellwether for national liberal politics, Senator Scott Wiener has been something of a bellwether for California politics. Senator Wiener has represented San Francisco in the California Senate since 2016 and, before that, served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was introducing bill after bill to address the state’s housing affordability crisis long before the term “YIMBY” was a widespread political label. And in recent years, he’s introduced legislation that would decriminalize certain psychedelics, provide access to therapy to all incarcerated Californians, and pilot supervised injection sites.

So I wanted to talk to Senator Wiener about the political workings of his weird city and state — a place where traditional labels break down, where abundant resources meet equally abundant problems and where change is actually happening.

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Trevor examines America's soaring house prices, Roy Wood Jr. hosts a New York City bus tour for K-pop group aespa, and Governor Gavin Newsom discusses his book "Ben & Emma's Big Hit."

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In episode 58 of the PBD Podcast Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Zenner, and guest Major Williams talk about what's going on in California, why Major Williams decided to run for Governor, Disneyland's reopening, and much more! 

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It's no secret that California has been a Democratic stronghold for years and the once-thriving economy is on the decline. While Silicon Valley produces tech giants and billionaires, the rest of Californians struggle to merely get by. 

Today, Bedros brings you another Inside Look episode into 2022 California Governor hopeful and Republican, Major Williams. Major has been a driving force for California's people, engaging in community outreach and addressing policy that will make life in California the best it can be for all citizens.

Major explains the problems California faces, such as the homelessness that plagues its streets, its ridiculous high taxes, his outlook on immigration, how its elected officials dictate and delegate rather than serve, and so much more. 

Here's what you don't want to miss:

2:50 Running for the Governor's seat from a different perspective that California is not used to

4:30 How Major's approach and solutions at the city level made him an obvious choice to run for Governor 

5:28 How Major's grandfather influenced him to "step up" in a dream that has now become his driving force

6:00 The importance of reaching everyday people like himself to learn what's important to them

7:55 Ways to restore California, move forward collectively, and how politicians and citizens can work together

9:58 How Major's background in the entertainment industry, as a marketing executive, and his ability to create structure in leadership makes him uniquely qualified to be Governor 

11:22 Major's frustration with politicians and elected officials not dealing in the world of "completion"

11:56 How being an athlete and entrepreneur has programmed his DNA to "get shit done"

13:36 Majors response to being a Black Republican in a Democratic-run state 

14:31 His superpower and gift that allows him to reach people across demographics and across the political isle  

17:15 Major identifies homelessness as a top priority, how it's become a business in California, and what he plans to do about it

22:41 How California's current mismanagement of spending seems to be the only solution to get things done

23:38 How California must become more business-friendly and his copy and past approach to success

26:10 Major’s first 90 days in office and the executive orders designed to give "choice" back to the citizens of California

28:30 Immigration reform, sanctuary cities, and how massive amounts of tax dollars fund illegal immigration 

31:42 How blending work and life helps to unite his family and the undying support of his wife

34:55 Major recalls his evolution from "saggy pants" and blaming the world to wanting more out of life

37:00 What caused his shift from being a democrat to a republican after becoming more informed about policy

39:16 Major's confidence to craft the right message, reach people on a personal level, and the importance of the Black community

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The Insiders' Game by David Sacks

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ABC News - CA EDD admits paying as much as $31 billion in unemployment funds to criminals

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Forbes - Why California Is In Trouble – 340,000 Public Employees With $100,000+ Paychecks Cost Taxpayers $45 Billion

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Show Notes:

0:00 Wrapping up the Robinhood situation: major lessons learned, Elon’s Clubhouse interview with Vlad, is the cash infusion to Robinhood a trade of the year candidate in 2021?

20:21 Understanding short positions - why do firms short, more transparency & margin requirements

26:08 Sacks on the growing insider vs. outsider theme in politics & finance, importance of institutions in chaos

31:45 Breaking down California’s report card, why the state is such a mess, what structural problems plague it & how to fix them

1:02:04 Chamath’s Aziz Ansari story, Governor potential, top ways to save California