Chris Cuomo vs Dave Smith Debate: COVID 19, Mandates & Trump’s Guilty Verdict | PBD Podcast | Ep 419

Patrick Bet-David is joined by Chris Cuomo and Dave Smith as they debate Donald Trump’s guilty verdict, the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and lockdowns, and whether the NIH-funded gain of function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. 00:00 - Show intro 00:25 - Vincent Oshana welcomes the audience to the Chris Cuomo vs Dave Smith debate. 01:14 - Patrick Bet-David takes the stage, explains the back story for the debate. 04:01 - Patrick introduces Dave Smith. 05:06 - Patrick introduces Chris Cuomo. 07:43 - Dave explains why he wanted to debate Chris Cuomo. 12:31 - Chris explains why he won’t apologize for his coverage of COVID-19 during the pandemic. 20:18 - Dave responds to Chris’ claims that the COVID-19 lockdowns weren’t “totalitarian.“ 29:00 - Debate over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. 37:25 - Dave asks Chris about claims he isolated in his basement during COVID-19. 41:40 - Debate over the media’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. 54:18 - Debate over who’ll accept accountability for the COVID-19 pandemic. 57:49 - Debate over CNN’s coverage of Joe Rogan taking Ivermectin to treat COVID-19. 1:11:45 - Debate over CNN forcing anchors to promote the COVID-19 vaccine on-air. 1:26:08 - Connect with Dave Smith & Chris Cuomo on Minnect: & 1:27:07 - Reaction to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict on 34 felony counts in Hush Money trial. 1:44:10 - Debate over Donald Trump’s chances to win the 2024 election. 1:48:57 - Debate over COVID-19 mask and lockdown mandates. 2:07:20 - Debate over Anthony Fauci, the NIH, and gain of function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. 2:18:43 - Debate over the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine. 2:30:23 - Debate over the future of mainstream media. 2:33:59 - Donald Trump’s Bronx rally and what it means for the black vote in 2024. 2:39:00 - Debate over the migrant crisis at the U.S. - Mexico border. 2:49:27 - Debate over the two-party political system. 3:08:14 - Connect with Dave Smith & Chris Cuomo on Minnect: & Connect with Dave Smith on Minnect: Connect with Chris Cuomo on Minnect: Get tickets to The Vault Conference - feat. Patrick Bet-David & Dwyane “The Rock“ Johnson: ⁠⁠ Join “The Minnect League Championship“ to win a night of dinner & cigars with Patrick Bet-David: Connect one-on-one with the right expert for you on Minnect: Connect with Patrick Bet-David on Minnect: Connect with Dave Smith on Minnect: Connect with Chris Cuomo on Minnect: Connect with Rob Garguilo on Minnect: Purchase Patrick’s new book “Choose Your Enemies Wisely“: Register to win a Valuetainment Boss Set (valued at over $350): Get best-in-class business advice with Bet-David Consulting: Visit for the latest news and insights from the world of politics, business and entertainment: Visit Valuetainment University for the best courses online for entrepreneurs: Text “PODCAST” to 310-340-1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! Get PBD’s Intro Song “Sweet Victory“ by R-Mean: SUBSCRIBE TO: @VALUETAINMENT @vtsoscast @ValuetainmentComedy @bizdocpodcast @theunusualsuspectspodcast Want to be clear on your next 5 business moves? Join the channel to get exclusive access to perks: Download the podcasts on all your favorite platforms 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.