In Good Faith With Philip DeFranco

Sign up for your $1 per-month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/defranco  Get an exclusive NordVPN deal at https://nordvpn.com/ingoodfaith Risk free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee!  The Plain Bagel walks us through if America is in a recession, the AI bubble, how corruption rots an economy, and the epidemic of finance influencers giving terrible financial advice. 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 01:00 Is America In A Recession? 06:00 The Federal Reserve  09:00 Tariffs  15:00 What’s Going On With Gold and Dedollarization?  19:10 Will The US Stay The Global Reserve Currency?  23:10 Trump Controlling The Federal Reserve  25:00 Biggest Investing Failure  28:00 The Issue With Finance Influencers 40:00 The AI Bubble 58:00 Stocks 1:07:00 How Does Corruption Hurt An Economy?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sign up for your $1 per-month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/defranco  Go to http://vessi.com - 25% off sitewide; select styles up to 55% off. Mr. Beat, YouTube’s favorite history teacher, walks Phil through the American Revolution, talks about the Epstein files and how it compares to past Presidential Scandals 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 01:00 Is Trump A Lame Duck? 15:00 Epstein Scandal vs historical scandals 21:00 Mamdani and Trump 27:00 Ken Burn’s American Revolution Documentary 33:00 Lessons From The American Revolution 40:00 Was George Washington Overrated? 42:00 Jefferson’s Contradictions  46:00 Ben Franklin Spread Disinformation 50:00 Would The Founders Think Our Elections Are Corrupt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get an exclusive NordVPN deal at https://nordvpn.com/ingoodfaith Risk free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion, talks about the future of satire, it’s role in 2025, and spills the tea on the meda. 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 01:00 Buying InfoWars and The Onion 05:00 Fighting Disinformation 10:40 What News Outlets Are Failing? 23:00 Everything in American Life Is A Scam 25:00 Betting and Gambling 31:00 How The Onion Writes Its Stories 33:00 Growing Up With The Internet 37:00 The Onion’s Return To Print 46:00 MAGA Civil War 50:00 2028 Predictions 58:00 Chicago Is Under Attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get an exclusive NordVPN deal at https://nordvpn.com/ingoodfaith Risk free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! Scott Galloway and Philip DeFranco talk about what it means to be a man, a husband, a friend, and a father. 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 01:00 Scott Galloway’s Response to Criticism 08:00 Young Men vs Young Women 14:45 The Most Correct Criticism of Scott 19:50 How Did Fatherhood Change Scott Galloway? 28:00 Talking About Fatherhood 36:00 How To Raise Good Kids 54:00 Scott’s Advice For Phil 58:00 What Drugs Should People Try? 01:09:30 Three Legs of Masculinity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat Abughazaleh discusses her federal indictment related to protests against ICE, the harsh realities of immigrant detention centers, and the political implications of her situation. Kat also shares her personal journey. 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 Introduction 01:00 Kat’s Federal Indictment 08:00 ICE protests at Broadview 9:31 Why Did Kat Choose Illinois? 16:30 What Happened With Tara Palmeri? 22:00 How Has Kat’s Life Shaped Her Views? 27:00 Should The Left Consume Right Wing Media? 33:00 JD Vance or Tucker Carlson? 40:00 Fights That Aren’t Worth It? 49:00 How To Appeal To Young Men 53:00 Kat’s Message To America 55:00 Would 9 Year Old Kat Be Proud Of You? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MKBHD comes after AI home robots, spills on Apple, predicts the future of electric cars, and opens up about his life as a creator and if AI will eventually make our lives better. 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 Introduction 01:00 Has Apple Lost Its Way? 13:30 Does MKBHD Use AI? 22:00 Is The Metaverse Dead? 23:54 How Does MKBHD View Social Media? 29:45 Worst Product MKBHD Has Ever Reviewed 31:05 What Are MKBHD’s Politics? 36:10 MKBHD Opens Up On His Life As A Creator 46:00 How Is MKBHD’s Company Structured? 50:30 What Is MKBHD’s Purpose? 55:30 Do People Copy MKBHD? 57:30 If You Started Over Today, How Would You Do It? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It’s Jon Lovett talks about everything going on with Graham Platner, the tearing down of the White House, the never ending government shutdown, and ultimately who Jon Lovett is. 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 Graham Platner and PodSaveAmerica 20:00 What if Obama Did It? 22:00 What Messaging Works? 26:00 The White House Ballroom 34:00 The Democratic Party’s Future 39:00 Chuck Schumer Was Right About The Shutdown? 42:00 MGT’s Pivot? 44:00 Who Is Jon Lovett? 54:00 The Bulwark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Governor JB Pritzker gets personal with Philip DeFranco and talks about his upbringing and what got him interested in politics. Pritzker talks about the importance of activism, the challenges of confronting Donald Trump, and the implications of authoritarianism in modern politics. Pritzker emphasizes the need for comprehensive immigration reform and critiques the current state of law enforcement. He also addresses the gerrymandering crisis happening in America with California and Texas, and whether Illinois will do the same. JB Pritzker also addresses the man in the bean and his nomadic warriors! 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 00:37 JB’s upbringing 15:37 JB v Trump 20:12 How Does Trump compare to the Nazis? 24:11 Is ICE the gestapo? 31:37 Immigrants make America great 32:26 Are Democrats conflating immigration? 35:57 Rebellion in the streets? 37:22 Will Trump steal the 2026 midterms? 38:52 Trump distractions? 42:45 Do Issues Matter? 46:07 Are Democrats undemocratic? 50:37 Gerrymandering 55:37 The Great Khan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doctor Mike joins Philip DeFranco to discuss RFK Jr’s reign of terror on American healthcare, the impact of funding cuts, and the death of mRNA technology in America. They also discuss various health topics, including the debunking of vaccine myths, the role of GLP-1 medications in obesity treatment, and the impact of food noise on mental health. They explore the complexities of weight loss, the challenges of medication availability, and the rise of hormone clinics. They also touch on the controversial NAD+ treatments and the future of AI in healthcare. 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 01:11 The State of Healthcare Innovation 04:19 The Impact of Funding Cuts on Medical Research 07:09 Role of mRNA Technology in Future Healthcare 10:17 Dangers of Misinformation and Vaccine Hesitancy 13:04 The Long Road to Recovery in Healthcare 16:10 The Information War in Healthcare 19:08 The Human Element in Healthcare Decisions 22:04 The Need for Bravery in Medical Advocacy 25:10 The Political Landscape and Healthcare 28:02 Importance of Expertise in Healthcare 31:12 The Slow Process of Change in Healthcare 34:10 The Role of Media in Shaping Healthcare Conversations 42:35 The Impact of Public Perception on Vaccines 43:55 Reflections on the Jubilee Experience 47:20 Navigating Vaccine Conversations 50:37 Understanding Vaccine Harms and Benefits 53:41 Evolving Perspectives on Public Health Messaging 57:22 The Role of Expertise in Health Administration 01:03:27 The Nuances of GLP-1 Medications 01:11:15 The Challenges of Medication Accessibility 01:17:41 Personal Reflections and Future Directions 01:18:42 Comfort Food and Maintenance Challenges 01:19:48 The Journey of Weight Management 01:20:56 Mental Health and Eating Habits 01:23:22 The Role of Physical Activity 01:25:24 Mindfulness in Eating and Lifestyle Changes 01:27:23 Understanding Metabolism and Weight Regain 01:30:08 Navigating Health Information and Research 01:32:32 AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Concerns 01:37:39 The Future of Information and Digital Literacy 01:41:38 Conspiracy Theories and Stilts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip DeFranco and Dan Pfeiffer From Pod Save America debate how long the Texas Democrats can hold out in Illinois and New York, along with a full breakdown of the redistricting standoff. They do a deep dive into how Trump has politicized US economic data to the point of breaking trust in it. DeFranco and Pfeiffer also get into the challenges Democrats face with fundraising, the rise of scam PACs, shifting attitudes towards Israel, and who the 2028 nominee will be. 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 Trump Fired The BLS Head 06:09 Federal Reserve Independence 08:59 Will Republicans Ever Stand Up To Trump? 15:02 The Israel-Gaza Conflict 18:05 Democratic Fundraising 26:54 Texas Redistricting Standoff 41:47 Who’s The 2028 Nominee? 46:40 Dan’s News Diet 52:05 Online Is Real Life Now 58:28 Impending Government Shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices