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BREAKING Keir Starmer Steps Down, Socialism on The Rise, Vance Iran Deal | PBD #821

PBD Podcast · 22 June 2026 · 5 Egleze moments
BREAKING Keir Starmer Steps Down, Socialism on The Rise, Vance Iran Deal | PBD #821 ▶

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On this episode of the PBD Podcast, host Patrick Bet-David and co-hosts Tom Ellsworth, Adam Sosnick, and Vincent Oshana covered breaking news that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned after just 10 months in office, becoming the seventh British prime minister in a decade amid a leadership crisis rivaling corporate dysfunction. The hosts drew comparisons to Fortune 500 companies, noting that UK would rank as the sixth-largest company globally yet has cycled through more CEOs than any major corporation except Yahoo during its darkest period. The episode's main focus centered on Vice President JD Vance's troubled diplomatic mission to Switzerland where Iranian delegates walked out on negotiations, with viral footage showing apparent disrespect from foreign leaders that raised questions about Vance's global standing versus Marco Rubio ahead of the 2028 Republican primary. Trump's strongest media allies—Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and donor Miriam Adelson—publicly broke with the administration over the Iran deal, creating rare daylight between the president and his traditional conservative media ecosystem. The conversation took a revealing turn when CNN data showed two-thirds of Democrats now favor socialism over capitalism, a dramatic ideological shift from 2010 that the hosts warned could produce a viable socialist presidential candidate by 2028 if Republicans fail to address housing affordability and economic anxiety among young men. Bet-David also discussed fatherhood extensively, sharing a personal conversation framework he uses with his children involving five critical areas: concerns, motives, assumptions, fears, and asks. The episode touched on Chicago's Father's Day weekend violence with seven dead and 38 wounded, unpaid Black contractors at Obama's presidential library, and Netflix's struggling podcast venture. Bet-David announced a July 1st free webinar on raising strong kids in a weak culture.

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Politics

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns After 10 Months Citing Party Pressure

at 9:35 · Attributed speaker claim
My party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.

Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader after less than a year in office, becoming the seventh British prime minister in 10 years. His resignation came amid mounting pressure from his parliamentary party and widespread criticism over his handling of immigration, crime, and the Pakistani grooming gang scandal involving 250,000 victims. Starmer's tenure was marked by controversy including his past role overseeing Child Protective Services when he failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile despite multiple complaints.

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Politics

Two-Thirds of Democrats Now Have Favorable View of Socialism Over Capitalism

at 30:54 · Attributed speaker claim
It's now just 42% of Democrats who have a favorable view of capitalism. Socialism, on the other hand, up like a rocket. Look at this. 2 in 3 Democrats have a favorable view of socialism.

CNN's Harry Enten revealed stunning polling showing 67% of Democrats now view socialism favorably compared to just 42% for capitalism, a dramatic reversal from 2010 when both were viewed equally. The Democratic Socialists of America now have higher favorability among Democrats than Congressional Democrats themselves. The data suggests a fundamental ideological shift within the Democratic Party that could position socialist candidates for 2028.

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Society

One in Three Americans Under 35 Still Living With Parents

at 46:53 · Attributed speaker claim
We're talking about a record 25 million people under 35, higher than at any time in history. That includes more than 20% of 25 to 29 year olds and more than 10% of 30 to 34 year olds.

A Realtor.com study revealed approximately 25 million Americans under 35 are living with parents, the highest number in recorded history, with median home prices surging 34% since the pandemic to $430,000. About 70% of these young adults are employed but cannot afford to move out. The data raises concerns about economic conditions that could drive young voters toward socialist candidates promising government intervention in 2028.

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Geopolitics

Iran Delegation Walks Out on JD Vance in Switzerland Negotiations

at 1:06:36 · Attributed speaker claim
You close the strait and you won't have a country. You won't even make it back to your effing country.

Iranian delegates abruptly left high-stakes negotiations with Vice President JD Vance in Switzerland, with viral footage showing Qatar's leader appearing to avoid shaking Vance's hand. Trump warned Iran via social media that failure to reach a deal would result in unprecedented military action. The optics suggest foreign leaders may not view Vance as a future president, raising questions about his standing versus Marco Rubio in the 2028 Republican race.

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Media & Journalism

Murdoch Empire and Adelson Turn Against Trump Over Iran Deal

at 1:13:01 · Attributed speaker claim
Mr. President, you have greatly harmed the human interests of the enlightened world, and you may be remembered forever as the president who brought about America's humiliation. You betrayed us, the Israelis.

Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Post broke from Trump to criticize his Iran memorandum of understanding, marking a rare split from the conservative media ecosystem. Miriam Adelson, who donated $100 million to Trump's campaign, published harsh criticism accusing the president of betrayal. Mark Levin and Brian Kilmeade led Fox News hosts questioning whether Iran actually lost, while editorial boards across Murdoch properties raised concerns about the deal's vagueness.