Valuetainment

New airport rules now allow U.S. officials to collect biometric data from non-citizens, including facial recognition and, in some cases, DNA. The PBD Podcast debates where security ends and surveillance begins, the privacy risks, and whether these measures protect borders or push America closer to a surveillance state.

NFL star DK Metcalf faces major consequences after a sideline clash with a fan, including a suspension and reports of up to $45M in guaranteed money at risk. The PBD Podcast breaks down the video evidence, the fallout, and how one split-second decision can change an athlete’s career.

Elon Musk warns “people will die” after Zohran Mamdani backs appointing a non-firefighter as FDNY commissioner. The PBD Podcast breaks down the hire, the DEI vs experience debate, and why critics say symbolic leadership puts public safety at risk when real-world emergencies hit.

New DOJ files reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s Amazon purchase history, raising disturbing questions about what he was buying and who was protected. The PBD Podcast breaks down the bizarre orders, why these details keep resurfacing, and how every new release reopens questions the public still hasn’t gotten answers to.

California wants to tax billionaires 5% of their net worth, including unrealized gains, starting in 2026. The PBD Podcast breaks down the ballot initiative, union backing, why critics call it asset seizure, and how this policy could drive job creators and capital out of the state for good.