EP#229 | DSD | Election Day Predictions, Arab-American Shift, PayPal Mafia, and Common Sense Politics
📄 Episode Overview
In Episode #229 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar dives into the political, cultural, and emotional landscape on Election Day 2024. He kicks things off with a wild political stat: for the first time since 1976, no Bush, Clinton, or Biden is on the presidential ballot. From there, Ray lays out key predictions, including a Republican Senate flip and Trump winning Michigan thanks to unexpected Arab-American endorsements. The episode also tackles mainstream media narratives, voter outrage, tech company profits during elections, the Menendez Brothers docuseries, the PayPal Mafia’s legacy, and ends with a clip from Dana White about judging people based on character, not politics.
🧠 Key Takeaways
📊 No Biden, Bush, or Clinton in 2024 Election
Ray highlights how 2024 marks a historic shift away from U.S. political dynasties dominating every election since 1976.
🇺🇸 Michigan’s Arab-American Voters Shift to Trump
Imams in Dearborn publicly endorse Trump, citing disillusionment with Kamala Harris and Biden’s foreign policy toward Gaza.
🗳️ Senate Spending Hits $1.4 Billion
Ray exposes the staggering ad spend by both parties—over $1.4 billion—mostly going to Big Tech platforms, despite public criticism of them.
🎥 Menendez Brothers Reexamined
Ray shares his evolving view after watching Netflix’s latest docuseries—debating whether grief justifies the brothers' spending spree post-murders.
💻 PayPal Mafia’s Entrepreneurial Legacy
Ray outlines the impact of the PayPal Mafia: Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, and others—and reflects on the importance of building teams.
🤝 Surround Yourself with the Right People
Ray shares a personal lesson on collaboration in entrepreneurship and life, emphasizing values and shared vision.
🎙️ JD Vance: Rising Star or Controlled Opposition?
Ray praises JD Vance’s intellect and foreign policy knowledge but questions whether he’s just another elite-backed figure.
🗽 Dana White on Common Sense Over Party Lines
Ray closes with a clip from UFC’s Dana White, advocating for common sense, judging people by character—not political affiliation.
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – No Bush, Clinton, or Biden: First time since 1976
01:19 – Ray’s Election Day intro & weekend recap
02:32 – Media narratives: CNN, MSNBC, and January 6 fears
05:54 – Kamala courts Arab-Americans, but many back Trump
07:53 – Trump vs. Muslim ban vs. Gaza genocide context
09:10 – Senate ad spending reaches $1.4B—who profits?
11:38 – The 3 flashpoints of war: Ukraine, Gaza, Taiwan
12:56 – Israeli media turning on Netanyahu?
15:45 – Netflix docuseries: Menendez Brothers reevaluation
18:58 – PayPal Mafia explained—Elon, Thiel, Reid Hoffman
25:20 – Team building and real-life entrepreneurship advice
27:11 – Kamala wins vs. Trump wins: two wild scenarios
30:34 – JD Vance: Genius or elite puppet?
33:18 – Will the hostages be released post-election?
34:38 – Dana White: Common sense and decency above all
🎯 Conclusion
From voter shifts and elite networks to common-sense wisdom, this episode of DSD lays bare the political, social, and emotional truths shaping America today. Ray encourages you to see past the noise—and think for yourself.
❓ FAQ
Q: Did Arab-American leaders really endorse Trump in Michigan?
A: Yes—several high-profile imams did, causing major division in the Muslim community.
Q: What’s the PayPal Mafia?
A: It’s a group of early PayPal founders (Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, etc.) who went on to dominate tech, politics, and VC.
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📝 Meta Description
Ray predicts Trump wins Michigan, breaks down PayPal Mafia’s influence, and highlights Arab-American voters' shift. Plus: Dana White on judging people by character, not party. #DeepShallowDive
