{"podcast":{"title":"Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory","slug":"tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290","podcast_index_feed_id":681290,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/02d1c6/feeds.megaphone.fm/ITLLC7422673968","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/tom-bilyeus-impact-theory","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/ca/84/ae/63/ca84ae63-5a20-44eb-9084-c182f5981071/07b2815ca1b715c68f088ce9c43d8e111776512259e65b123305aafd1137aadeae14c46c68e485c0624abb7bae0cbb5256fd8736acbba30a01a80a2cbe2dfc94.jpeg","author":"Impact Theory","episode_count":943,"summary":"Uncover the truth behind the headlines and memes in an unbiased pursuit of what’s real. From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world. Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geopolitics and economics to AI, science, future tech, and beyond, Tom breaks down complex topics into their fundamental elements. Learn how to see the world clearly so you can navigate even the most disruptive era.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-20T06:20:17.611946+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290"},"episode":{"title":"Who Really Runs the World? Simon Dixon Exposes the Power Structures You’re Not Meant to See | Impact Theory w. Tom Bilyeu","slug":"who-really-runs-the-world-simon-dixon-exposes-the-power-structures-you-re-not-meant-to-see-impact-theory-w-tom-bilyeu-2","published_at":"2026-05-28T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290/who-really-runs-the-world-simon-dixon-exposes-the-power-structures-you-re-not-meant-to-see-impact-theory-w-tom-bilyeu-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdrl.fm/02d1c6/tracking.swap.fm/track/2TbQRMLORjx6LKLZ4L5i/mgln.ai/e/1047/pfx.veritonicmetrics.com/quj9/s.gum.fm/s-5e30860bfeb6de005a728351/rss.art19.com/episodes/d6b02837-7283-4712-8598-e34c211f9916.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdrl.fm/02d1c6/tracking.swap.fm/track/2TbQRMLORjx6LKLZ4L5i/mgln.ai/e/1047/pfx.veritonicmetrics.com/quj9/s.gum.fm/s-5e30860bfeb6de005a728351/rss.art19.com/episodes/d6b02837-7283-4712-8598-e34c211f9916.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Part 1: Who Really Runs the World? Simon Dixon Exposes the Power Structures You’re Not Meant to See Okay, buckle up —today’s episode is not for the faint of heart. I sat down with Simon Dixon, legendary investor, Bitcoin OG, and ex-investment banker, and let’s just say he’s not here to sugarcoat anything about who actually controls our money, our governments, and, yes—our lives. If you’ve ever felt like the system is rigged, but couldn’t put your finger on how, Simon paints the clearest, most disturbing picture of the power structures you never learned about in school. With every word, he pulls back the curtain on the “complexes”—military, financial, technological—that quietly shape global events. We go deep on how fiat currency is manufactured, why every government seems totally bought, and why your political choices may be more of an illusion than you’ve ever realized. (Seriously, if you care about understanding global power, wealth concentration, and what REALLY drives war and society, you need this episode.) SHOWNOTES [00:00] Simon Dixon’s Introduction: From investment banker to Bitcoin investor—why he’s the ultimate insider-outsider. [00:40] What is a “power structure”? Military, Financial, and Technological industrial complexes explained. [03:00] How profit and war are inextricably linked, and why companies truly “need” ongoing conflict. [04:17] Where does government fit? Why politicians are just actors and the real control lies elsewhere. [07:38] Understanding central banking: Why money is debt, and how the entire system is designed as a Ponzi scheme. [15:05] How the monetary system traps everyone with credit, debt, and obligations that literally cannot be repaid. [19:07] How politicians become useful to lobbyists, and how that advances careers (not people’s int…","meta_description":"Part 1: Who Really Runs the World? 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