"McDonalds Knee Jerked" - AI Christmas Ad AXED As McDonald’s Faces Backlash FIRESTORM

Elon Musk’s net worth explodes past $600B after SpaceX hits an $800B valuation. Pat, Tom, and Pomp break down why Musk may soon become the first trillionaire, how SpaceX outperforms NASA, and why Elon’s vision keeps reshaping the world.

Tesla hits a 2025 high as Elon Musk launches real-world robo-taxi tests in Austin. Pat, Tom, and Pomp break down why legacy automakers are backing off, why Wall Street is finally treating Tesla like an AI company, and how Elon’s vision keeps driving the stock.

McDonald’s yanks its AI Christmas ad after backlash. Pat, Tom, and the team break down why it upset people, whether the humor actually worked, and what this says about sensitive audiences and modern marketing.

Ford’s $19.5B EV write-down sparks a massive industry reset. Pat, Tom, Pomp, and the team break down failed mandates, Tesla’s dominance, hybrid comeback, and why legacy automakers keep losing. A must-watch for anyone following the EV war.

Three American soldiers are killed in an ISIS ambush in Syria. Pat and the panel break down what happened, Trump’s vow of serious retaliation, and what the attack reveals about rising global threats.

Pat and the panel expose California's illegal CDL scandal under Gavin Newsom and react to Nicki Minaj calling him out on trans policies, raising new concerns about safety, leadership, and the state’s direction.

PBD and the panel break down Bob Iger’s warning that Netflix’s deals with Warner Brothers Discovery could hurt consumers, while Pat exposes Disney’s stagnation, Iger’s hypocrisy, and why Netflix has outpaced Disney by hundreds of billions.

Pat and the panel react to the high-stakes meeting between Candace Owens and Erica Kirk as tensions rise over Charlie Kirk’s legacy, online conspiracies, and the future of Turning Point

Pat and the panel break down the tragic Brown University shooting, the security failures, leadership response, and growing concerns for campus safety nationwide.

Hollywood is shaken as Rob Reiner and his wife are found murdered, with their troubled son now arrested. Pat and the panel break down the stunning details, family history, and wider fallout from the tragic case.------🎄 VT CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: https://bit.ly/4aDjIwr🎙️ 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!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.