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The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) declared a cease-fire last month in its war with Turkey, opening the door to a possible peace agreement between the two sides. Some 40,000 people have been killed in the conflict, which has gone on for decades.A deal would be a major win for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan—but it’s not at all clear he can pull it off. In fact, he seems to have undermined his own chances by imprisoning the leader of Turkey’s political opposition, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, triggering widespread protests.On this episode of Counterpoint, we’re posing the question: Can the Turkish-Kurdish peace process succeed?Making the case that it can succeed is Galip Dalay, a senior consulting fellow at Chatham House and researcher at the University of Oxford’s St. Antony’s College.Taking a more pessimistic view is Arzu Yilmaz, an associate professor of politics and international relations at the University of Kurdistan Hewler in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan.Counterpoint is a production of Foreign Policy, in partnership with the Doha Forum. It is hosted by FP deputy editor Sasha Polakow-Suransky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Power Really Works — From Tariffs to TikTok | The Tom Bilyeu Show
You're being lied to—by governments, by the media, and maybe even by your own sense of security. You think you understand the new Cold War brewing between the U.S. and China, but what you’re missing is the real master plan for rewriting global trade, the secret moves at the IMF and World Bank, and how every headline is part of a narrative war with trillion-dollar stakes. If you think this is just about tariffs, you are not paying attention. If you think America still controls the world order, you’re about to get a wake-up call. The rhetoric, the chaos, the PR battles—it’s all part of a high-stakes game that most people will never see coming until it’s too late.
Today, we’re breaking down the strategies, the hidden motivations, and the economic weapons being deployed in real time. So buckle up—because joining me is my co-host Drew, and we’re about to map out the future of the global economy, the battle lines between the U.S. and China, and most importantly, what it all means for you. Let’s get into it.
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00:00 Midterms: Make or Break Moment
04:34 Divisive Rhetoric on US-China Relations
07:56 "IMF, World Bank's Surprising Treatment"
12:07 "Fascinating Retelling of Economic Maneuvering"
12:53 "Rethinking Capitalism and Global Order"
18:40 Economic Imbalance Challenges Sustainability
20:16 Global Economy: Consumption vs. Production
24:08 Reforming Bretton Woods Institutions
28:01 "Refocusing Bank's Mission on Energy"
31:30 "Ethical Procurement and Global Engagement"
32:17 China's Developing Nation Status Debate
38:01 War Concerns and Global Tensions
39:05 Fear of Global Military Escalation
43:49 "Event Control Assured"
46:03 Skepticism and Innovation in Science
51:08 "Executive Orders vs. Judiciary Clash"
52:43 Executive Orders Under Scrutiny
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Tom Bilyeu and Cindy (@essenceofcin) field questions from the Impact Theory community on moderation and the steps you can take to set goals and crush them.
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Everything Is Breaking: Trade Wars, Birthrate Collapse & Free Speech Lies | The Tom Bilyeu Show
Welcome back to The Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, Drew and I cut through the noise on Trump’s changing stance toward China tariffs, digging into whether it’s chaos or calculated strategy—and why I refuse to play partisan “team sports.” We cover power struggles in the Trump administration, with Elon Musk clashing behind the scenes and Tesla’s profits sinking.
We also connect lessons from World War II to today’s Ukraine-Russia conflict, dive into the debate over Trump’s proposed “baby bonus,” and discuss what’s really behind falling birth rates. To top it off, we take on the viral Shannon Sharpe OnlyFans scandal and the risks of public life. It’s a fast-paced, honest look at business, politics, and culture—so tune in if you want clear thinking over tribal bickering.
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00:00 Navigating Political Strategies and Bias
05:44 Trump's Softened Tone and Defeat
08:11 Manufacturing's Vital Return to the US
09:38 "The Physics of Progress in Life"
15:37 Clarify Ideas to Test Understanding
16:34 Prioritization Reveals True Clarity
20:50 Dynamic Tensions Among High Achievers
24:51 Elon Musk's Government Involvement Impact
27:37 Balancing Entertainment and Ethics
31:06 Power, Speech, and Corporate Turnaround
34:49 Gut Instinct and Perception Dilemma
37:29 Success and Intelligence: Organizational Skill
42:14 Primitive Survival Tactics
42:53 "Sociopaths: Evolutionary Role Debate"
48:11 Critique of One-time Child Payment
51:05 "Prioritizing Purpose Over Parenthood"
52:47 Rethinking Parenthood and Purpose
59:00 Consent and Context in Messages
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