PBD Podcast Episode 673 Summary

Episode Title: Mamdani Cries, Newsom’s 2028 Plans, Trump's Third Term + Canada 10% Tariffs
Date: October 27, 2025
Participants: Patrick Bet-David (Pat), Vinny, Tom, Adam

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode delivers dynamic, opinionated discussion on current political headlines (U.S. and abroad), high-profile personalities (from Trump to Newsom), and headline-grabbing news events (like NYC’s mayoral race and NBA gambling scandals). The crew’s banter offers insight into media narratives, political posturing, and the cultural undercurrents shaping the U.S., with characteristic Valuetainment humor and skepticism.

Top Discussion Points & Insights

1. NYC Mayoral Race and Zoran Mamdani’s Rise

• Billboards and Migration: The team discusses billboards warning about New Yorkers and New Jerseyans fleeing to Florida and Texas ([17:12]). While some media claim “no one is leaving,” the panel cites stats: 1.7 million people left New York, 350,000 left Jersey. The exodus is attributed to policies under progressive candidates like Mamdani.
• Mamdani’s Emotional Appeal: Mamdani’s anecdote about his Muslim aunt being too scared to wear hijab post-9/11 is played and dissected ([19:46]). The hosts question its authenticity, referencing reported evidence she was abroad at that time.
  • Quote: “She didn’t take the subway, allegedly on 9/11 because she didn’t live in New York City. She was working in Tanzania.” – Pat ([20:36])
• Backlash and Satire: Heavy criticism of how politicians pander to minorities, likening Mamdani’s appeal to Hillary's "hot sauce" gaffe.
• NY Knicks Legal Threat: Knicks threaten action against Mamdani’s campaign for using their logo in campaign ads ([07:34], [23:17]). The conversation lampoons this as “affinity advertising,” with hosts noting how such stunts manipulate cultural symbols.

2. Gavin Newsom’s 2028 Presidential Ambitions

• Announcement: Newsom’s confirmed interest in a 2028 run (“Yeah, I’d be lying otherwise.”) ([84:56]).
• Persona Shifts: Critique focuses on Newsom’s shift from polished, proper politician to “gangster” vernacular on Black-centered podcasts ([85:47], [87:04]).
  • Quote: “You have to understand these guys aren’t fucking around... We will lose our country if we lose the midterm elections.” – Newsom ([87:07])
• Panel Reaction: There’s derision toward Newsom pandering to Black voters, described as “a chameleon act that’s really getting old” ([90:13], [94:56]).
  • Quote: “The fact that the Black people that he's sitting with don't call him out... No, it's not funny. He’s pandering, and he’s making fun of your culture.” – Pat ([95:18])
• Strategic Moves: Newsom’s positioning is seen as an effort to get ahead of the donor wave, especially as Kamala Harris signals ongoing political aspiration ([91:13], [92:03]).

3. Trump’s Third Term Speculation & Bannon’s “Plan”

• Trump/2028: Panel explores Bill Maher and Steve Bannon’s claims that Trump could push for a third term, via legal loopholes or by being on a VP ticket ([100:06], [100:23]).
• Limits & Theatrics:
  • Quote: “The chances of Trump running in 2028 are very, very, very low because we have something called the 22nd Amendment… But what he will be in 2028 is a kingmaker.” — Adam ([104:10])
• Showmanship: The hosts see this as effective trolling: “The troller-in-chief is going to make sure he keeps poking.” – Tom ([103:13])
• Wild Hypotheticals: What if Trump and Obama were both allowed a third term? Would Democrats accept? Hosts bet many would, but note Michelle Obama’s support is key to Barack’s chances.

4. NBA Gambling, The Mafia, and LeBron James

• Scandal Recap: Former mob underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano weighs in on the NBA betting scandal ([59:21]).
• LeBron/Maverick Carter: Anxieties are high over possible links between LeBron James’s business manager (Maverick Carter, who admitted to placing bets) and ongoing investigations. Panel speculates how deep it could go and the historical impact if LeBron were implicated.
  • Quote: “If there is an ounce of anything on LeBron... LeBron could be the first [NBA player banned from the Hall of Fame].” — Vinny ([68:27])
• Cultural Impact: Comparison to MLB’s bans for gambling/steroid use. If LeBron is tainted, it would be “the biggest story in the history of sports” ([77:47]).

5. Canada, China, and Trump’s Tariffs

• 10% Tariff Hike: Trump’s administration slaps a 10% tariff on Canadian goods after a dispute over a misleading Reagan-themed Canadian ad ([38:08]).
• Canada-Chinese Relations: In the face of U.S. pressure, Canada gestures toward China as a strategic partner ([39:41]).
• Panel Skepticism: Hosts call this move “performative”—Canada lacks real leverage, and the Chinese are just “busy meeting with the real dog” (the U.S.) ([42:04]).

6. Sweden’s Rape/Deportation Outrage

• Court Ruling: A Swedish court refuses to deport a convicted rapist because “the rape didn’t last long enough to be exceptionally serious” ([115:44]).
  • Quote: “He got less time and is not going to get deported because the rape wasn’t long enough. She wasn’t raped—it wasn’t as serious because it happened fast.”—Pat ([118:49])
• Broader Trend: Discussion moves to migrant crime rates, inbreeding statistics in certain countries, and Sweden/Europe’s struggle with “suicidal empathy.”
  • Notable Tension: The panel voices support for closed-border policies and references political figures and data opposing unchecked migration ([120:53], [128:11]).

7. Candace Owens, Conspiracies, and the Culture of “Fear Porn”

• Candace Owens Controversy: The show covers Candace Owens’ increasingly outlandish claims—e.g., Trump "killed" Charlie Kirk, Brigitte Macron is "secretly male"—and media pushback ([136:04]).
  • Quote: “Either Candace Owens is the greatest investigative journalist of all time, or she's the greatest gaslighter in the history of the Internet. Two things can't be true at once.” – Adam ([135:18])
• Media Critique: Warns of echo chambers, the dangers of solo punditry, and audiences addicted to “fear porn.”
  • Quote: “Some people are addicted to fear porn and can't help themselves.”—Vinny ([144:46])

Notable/Memorable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On Mamdani’s Appeal:
  “If you cross the line with Islamophobia, I will stop the podcast.” – Vinny ([05:33])
• On Migration Stat:
  “1.7 million people have fled New York. And what's the number on Jersey, Rob? 350,000.” — Vinny & Tom ([17:12])
• On Newsom's Candidacy:
  “He is such a pandering... he's making fun of your culture.” — Pat ([95:18]) “You have to understand, these guys aren’t fucking around... We will lose our country…” – Gavin Newsom ([87:07])
• On Trump’s Third Term Speculation:
  “The chances of Trump running in 2028 are very, very, very low... What he will be is a kingmaker...” — Adam ([104:10])
• On NBA Scandal:
  “If Mav Carter is number one and Rich Paul is two and you gamble, you know what this is like... Mav Carter is Nancy Pelosi.” – Vinny ([63:53])
• On Sweden's Rape Ruling:
  “He’s not going to get deported because the rape wasn’t long enough.” — Pat ([118:49])
• On Candace Owens:
  “If your only source is Candace, you have an information problem.” — Adam ([137:55])
• On ‘Fear Porn’:
  “Some people are truly addicted to fear porn, and they can’t help themselves.” — Vinny ([144:46])

Segment Timestamps

• NYC, Mamdani, and Migration: [03:51]–[35:16]
• Canada Tariffs & China: [38:08]–[47:00]
• Newsom 2028 & Kamala: [84:56]–[98:12]
• Trump’s Third Term Talk: [100:06]–[111:24]
• NBA Gambling Scandal: [59:21]–[79:54]
• Sweden Rape Outrage & Migration: [115:44]–[129:23]
• Candace Owens, Conspiracy Culture: [136:04]–[148:46]

Podcast Tone and Style

The conversation is lively, irreverent, and skeptical—mixing hard-hitting facts with satirical jabs and inside jokes. Panelists are quick to call out hypocrisy, “pandering,” and performative politics while encouraging the audience to question narratives and avoid media-driven “fear porn.”

Conclusion

This PBD Podcast episode offers an energetic, unfiltered take on political spectacle and news headlines, highlighting the interplay of culture, media, and policy in shaping American (and global) discourse. Through candid debate, fact-checking as entertainment, and a willingness to call out manipulation on all sides, the hosts seek to arm their listeners with context for the chaos of current events.