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Fed Rate Decision, Disney vs YouTube WAR, Amazon Layoffs + AOC For President? | PBD Podcast | Ep 675

2025-10-29 Entertainment
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Analyzing Fed Cuts, Housing Policy Wars, Tech Layoffs, and the Disney/YouTube TV Showdown

Get expert analysis on pending Federal Reserve actions, government spending disputes, and critical shifts in corporate America, including massive tech layoffs and media carriage battles. Learn how these macro trends directly impact your mortgage outlook and investment strategy for 2026.

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  • The Federal Reserve requires significant interest rate cuts to stabilize the economy.
  • Home builders hold over 2 million lots but focus on large homes, creating a starter home shortage.
  • Corporate America is undergoing massive efficiency-driven layoffs, often citing AI adoption.
  • Congressional deadlock over immigration funding is maintaining the government shutdown stalemate.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Chairman Bill Pulte provides insight into governmental pressure points regarding interest rates, planned regulatory changes for mortgage qualification, and accountability for home builders. The conversation pivots to broader market dynamics, analyzing corporate restructuring, the implications of cloud service reliance, and political accountability concerning federal spending measures.

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Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, and Brandon Aceto are joined by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac chairman Bill Pulte as they break down the Fed’s rate cut decision, the escalating TV war between Disney and YouTube TV, Amazon’s sweeping layoffs, and rising speculation over whether AOC will run for president. ------ 🤵‍♂️ THE GENTLEMAN'S COLLECTION: https://bit.ly/3Wuu9ua 📕 REGISTER FOR BPW 2025 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 2025: https://bit.ly/3IU2YWx 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g57zR2 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ITUNES: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g1bXAh 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://bit.ly/4eXQl6A Ⓜ️ CONNECT ON MINNECT: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4kSVkso Ⓜ️ PBD PODCAST CIRCLES: https://bit.ly/4mAWQAP 🥃 BOARDROOM CIGAR LOUNGE: https://bit.ly/4pzLEXj 🍋 ZEST IT FORWARD: https://bit.ly/4kJ71lc 📕 PBD'S BOOK "THE ACADEMY": https://bit.ly/41rtEV4 👔 BET-DAVID CONSULTING: https://bit.ly/4lzQph2 📺 JOIN THE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g5C6Or 💬 TEXT US: Text “PODCAST” to 310-340-1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! TIME STAMP: 00:00 - Show intro 01:25 - Topics on the podcast. 04:55 - 📕 REGISTER FOR BPW 2025 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 2025: https://bit.ly/3IU2YWx 08:15 - Fed rate cut coming this week. 25:52 - Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac merger. 38:21 - Amazon, UPS & Target mass layoffs. 53:27 - Government shutdown updates. 1:14:38 - Letitia James history of mortgage fraud. 1:20:46 - Disney & YouTube TV agreement set to expire. 1:42:02 - X1 launches $20,000 robot. 1:56:51 - Fannie Mae & Freddie Mack IPO launch. SUBSCRIBE TO: @VALUETAINMENT @ValuetainmentComedy @theunusualsuspectspodcast @HerTakePod @bizdocpodcast ABOUT US: 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.

Top Comments (10)

@familyofthenorth7593 2025-10-29

Big builders like lennar build shitty ass houses. I work in hvac and it’s very sad when these people buy these pieces of crap

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@bkittle13 2025-10-29

2 major factors missed in the home affordability discussion. 1) Foreign Investors buying homes in cash reducing supply. 2) inflation isn’t due to the rates, it’s monetary supply. Reduce government spending/money supply and prices will come down.

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@thaskelmcoop 2025-10-29

Artificially toying with interest rates is how we got in this mess in the first place. The market should dictate the rate.

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@irenez7439 2025-10-29

My husband and kids are in construction. My husband is a contractor, and the boys will take over in the future. At this point, we don't like building new homes. We like high-end remodeling. We can make more money and it's quicker. But we do way better work than a large builder. They slap it up to make more money. We would be embarrassed to build it that cheap.

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@lazaratabares5493 2025-10-29

Honestly I love Vinny, after seeing he drives a Corolla. It’s not about the worth but how simple he is. Guys sorry he’s my favorite, he’s got passion for what he believes in.

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@leighannm.9299 2025-10-29

Today was so enjoyable to listen to… calm, everyone taking turns talking, no yelling or defensively defending their stance. Counter points and facts still being spoken. Refreshing really😃

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@djjjjjjj2 2025-10-29

I like this format much more with just PBD and tom I think having rob chime in more would also be great. Less chaos and more substance.

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@NewContentyear2025 2025-10-29

The best two business Wednesdays are some of the most informative episodes I've ever seen. Keep them coming!!

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@MisterNoone-ok1el 2025-10-30

It was before my time (and before being a publicly traded company), but my favorite union story was when the former CEO (one of the founders of my company) heard there were union talks in our shop. He called a company wide meeting, pulled up a step ladder, climbed to the top of the step ladder to make sure everyone could see him and shouted out "You see this?" as he held up a piece of chain. "If you want a union go ahead, but when you come in to work tomorrow this chain will be on the door. I will lock the door and close the business. I have made enough money I will shut it down". 30 years later here we are, still not a union shop.

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@ronskilbeck7701 2025-10-30

One of your best - the attitude, conversation, and insight was excellent!

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