The Prevailing Narrative with Matt Bilinsky (Bilinsky News Network)

Social commentary has become a lost art in movies and television, but recently 3 works were very deliberate in exploring the unique features of modern life: HBO mini-series White Lotus, and the films Tar & Triangle of Sadness.  My friend and comedian Leah Lamarr joins me to discuss these works and the social issues they comment on: - Shifting gender roles in modern relationships - do women want to be "equal partners"? - The unique dysfunctions of the rich & beautiful in the social media age - Selling beauty & glamour for money and access - How power dynamics are portrayed in the "Woke" era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Click Here to Listen to DXSW: https://apple.co/3U1kNCg Cavalry Audio is proud to present Death X Southwest, a new weekly true crime podcast that explores grisly murder stories unique to the American Southwest. Join sisters & hosts, Margot & Jenna, as they use a blend non-fiction narrative storytelling and conversational commentary to immerse listeners in a different deadly crime each week, exploring murders that range from the utterly bizarre to the downright bone-chilling while unpacking the lives and minds of both the murderers and their victims. DXSW is smart, suspenseful, and just the right amount of sarcastic. Available NOW: https://apple.co/3U1kNCg Listen to ad-free episodes & get EXCLUSIVE bonus content by subscribing to Cavalry+ on the Apple Podcasts App. Links to all socials & additional resources: https://linktr.ee/deathxsouthwest  ADDITIONAL Bonus Content: patreon.com/deathxsouthwest  Follow DXSW | @deathxsouthwest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathxsouthwest/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deathxsouthwest  Twitter: https://twitter.com/deathxsouthwest  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086743807947  DXSW is a Cavalry Audio Production. Hosted by Jenna Jarrold and Margot Carmichael Produced by Margot Carmichael Associate Produced by Jenna Jarrold Executive Produced by Dana Brunetti & Keegan Rosenberger Audio Editing & Sound Design by Revision Sound Music by Soundstripe And a special thanks to Edward R Murrow for letting us borrow his famous sign-off phrase, Good Night & Good Luck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By now we're all familiar with the Fyre Fest debacle and the man behind it all - Billy McFarland. Billy has paid his debt to society with 4 years in prison...but now has to pay his debt to Fyre Fest victims to the tune of $26 million (non-dischargeable!!!). Billy appears to be taking responsibility for his mishaps, and is saying all the right things. But he's had a habit of saying the right things and doing the wrong ones. Will his actions match his words this time and lead him down the Road of Redemption? Only time will tell.  He joins me for a raw, candid interview including: - More inside scoop on Fyre Fest. - The character failings he believes led to his downfall. - The lessons learned in solitary confinement.  - His early days as an entrepreneur pre-Fyre. - Why he is SURE he can make your brand go viral.  - Is Ja Rule ducking Billy for a fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3:08 - Queen Elizabeth dies...and Woke media celebrates. Were they right? A discussion of the British Empire's colonial legacy.  19:20 - Did the Unabomber shrewdly warn us of the dangerous of technology and the internet? Some in Gen Z seem to think so.  27:40 - Judge Joe Brown takes us on a tour through criminal justice and changes in American society, as well as his unique role in the trials around the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Originally intended to measure strict environmental impact, "Environment Social Governance" or "ESG" scores are now used by financial institutions to reward and punish companies based on their supposed ethics. But are these scores actually measuring the right things? When Phillip Morris earns an ESG score multiples of Tesla - despite making a product that is literally killing people - it appears safe to say that the scoring system is broken. Haley Kennington of Wrong Speak has been studying how ESG scores have become nothing more than intimidation rackets for progressive institutions to bully companies into aligning with their political agenda. She joins me this episode to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

End of the year controversy and arrest for provocateur Andrew Tate. The popularity of online personalities like Tate and Jordan Peterson (for different reasons) expose a vacuum in healthy representations of masculinity, and serve as a broad canvas for Culture War paranoias/suspicions. 6:17 - Dan Holloway is an Army veteran and shrewd student of these dynamics, and he joins me to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:10 - Intro: Trudeau lifts the Emergencies Act, but not before Financially Deplatforming citizens 8:15 - Putin invades the Ukraine and takes a sledgehammer to the post-Cold War international order 21:12 - Biden's top COVID advisor Andy Slavitt lies about California vs. Florida - my breakdown 36:07 - Rav Arora on his piece "Authoritarianism, Media Propaganda, and Repression" in Canada Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Believe it or not Election Season 2024 is already upon us. Los Angeles has a primary coming on March 1st with some major elections and issues at stake. To discuss, I am joined by: Councilwoman Traci Park - to discuss her successes and challenges, and ballot measure HLA which threatens to exacerbate the city's budget crisis. Sam Yebri - a local political leader and founder of "Thrive LA" a political action committee to represent the interests of moderate voters. Sam and I break down the races from city council to district attorney and more. Christy Vega - Christy's family has owned LA landmark restaurant Casa Vega for 68 years. She heads numerous small business and restauranteur advocacy groups, and joins us to discuss how LA political dysfunction is impairing the local business environment and making it nearly impossible for small businesses like hers to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 - Intro  2:40 - California politicians get caught violating their own rules at NFL playoff game 17:32 - Tom Brady retires; an ode to a worthy enemy  20:38 - Whoopi Goldberg embarrasses herself on Holocaust comments, and then her bosses embarrass everyone with a meaningless punishment 25:58 - CNN's Jeff Zucker resigns after phony "sex scandal" 32:01 - The aged-rocker Cancel Mob swings for Joe Rogan and misses 49:11 - Deep dive on the stock market and start-up world with Tobias Heaslip of Trading.TV Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden's OSHA Vaccine Mandate heads to Supreme Court showdown; Elon Musk vs. "Senator Karen"; Joe Rogan breaks the internet with controversial interview with Peter McCullough; The Gawker-Peter Thiel beef pops back up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I interview Richard Hanania on his recently released Best-Selling book "Origins of Woke: Civil Rights Law, Corporate America and the Triumph of Identity Politics". This book has been lauded by notable figures such Elon Musk, and criticized by the mainstream press with The Atlantic going so far as to call it "a Trojan Horse for White Supremacy". It appears to be an explanation for the Woke phenomenon focused around Civil Rights Law and its overreach. Listen and decide for yourself. On a related note, Race Hustler extraordinaire Ibram Kendi implodes in scandal around his Center for Anti-Racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Awakened Underground podcast is an investigative talk show that explores the ancient art of healing yourself with plant medicines and psychedelics. The Awakened Underground is a production of Cavalry Audio, in association with iHeart Radio, created and hosted by filmmaker and Psychedelic thought leader Cody Blue. @AwakenedUnderground See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 - Aaron Sibarium: Exposing Racial Rationing of Life Savings Drugs 5:41 - West Elm Caleb and the "Public Figure Era" of Dating 17:09 - Justice Breyer to retire from the Supreme Court (and Biden already botching the replacement process) 21:09 - Bi-Partisan Regulation finally coming to Big Tech 35:29 - Critical Race Theory: The ACLU joins the battle....and betrays all its principles.  52:09 - Interview with Aaron Sibarium on race based COVID treatment Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:25 - Background on the rise of Vladimir Putin, and the role of our EU allies in the Putin-Ukraine conflict 14:19 - Canadian Truckers: Civil Disobedience and Trudeau's seizure of bank accounts under the Emergencies Act 34:24 - NY Times Discusses "Trauma Creep": When did we start using the clinical language of harm to discuss, well, everything? 51:15 - Matt is joined by former Ambassador to Germany and Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell to discuss the Putin-Ukraine conflict, the status of US relations with its NATO allies, and potential for outbreak of war Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real life Ray Donovan meets Michael Corleone. That is the life of Orlando "Ori" Spado who served as "Hollywood's Fixer" with connections to organized crime for decades. Ori's story is an odyssey of 20th Century Hollywood & Mafia including figures from Frank Sinatra & the Rat Pack to Naomi Campbell & Suge Knight. Dealing with the highest stakes incidents with the highest profile celebs, Ori survived and thrived by living by a strict Honor Code of rules and principles. He joined me to share those principles and the wisdom gained from some incredible stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Founder Edward Hertzman on Supply Chain Disruption, Inflation, & the Future of Direct-to-Consumer Brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the season finale of X Marks the Spot: The Legend of Forrest Fenn, Cavalry Audio reveals a treasure hunt has been hiding within the nine episode series. Listen to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a new episode of The Prevailing Narrative podcast! Today, we’re covering the fascinating career arc of Doug Ellin, creator of the cultural phenomenon Entourage. From his impulsive leap into Hollywood to his fiery commentary on LA politics and his surprising pickleball obsession, Doug shares insights that are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking. Whether you’re a fan of his work or simply curious about the inner workings of Hollywood and its shifting dynamics, this episode offers a unique perspective you won’t want to miss. Tune in to hear stories that blend humor, grit, and wisdom—perfect for anyone looking for inspiration or a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment world. Highlights: "Hollywood seemed unattainable back then; now it feels like anyone can DM a star or be part of it through social media." "I became head of the mailroom at New Line Cinema in nine weeks, but what really mattered was writing my first script and making my short film." "Michael De Luca handed me a $10,000 check from his own pocket after seeing my amateur stand-up night—that moment changed everything." "Entourage wasn’t just about fame; it was about friendships and the struggles that come with success." Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:36 Doug Ellin's Career Arc and Early Influences  5:48 The Culture of Aspiring Hollywood Actors  9:08 Doug Ellin's Early Hollywood Experiences  20:31 The Making of "Fat Beach" and Its Impact  27:05 The Rise and Fall of "Kissing a Fool” 36:12 The Success of "Entourage" and Its Cultural Impact  51:42 Doug Ellin's Political Observations and Podcasting  54:27 Deterioration of Los Angeles and Personal Safety Concerns  1:00:25 Impact of Crime on Residential Areas and Public Perception  1:04:34 Ineffective Use of Taxes and Public Services  1:06:29 Comparisons with Other States and Personal Decisions  1:08:48 Final Thoughts on California and Future Plans  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:11 - Intro: Why is America producing more mass shooters? We take a look at Katherine Dee's piece on America's unique brand of Nihilism and how modern society's ultra-individualism may be leading to dark results.  14:50 - Political Scientist Wilfred Reilly joins Matt to discuss his recent Newsweek piece on Gun Control and "Targeted Solutions". We try to attack the issue of gun control and recently proposed legislation from all angles, as well as many of the myths around gun violence and recent related political/social movements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1:14 - Mass Shootings: The nation has been shaken over the past 2 weeks with 2 senseless mass murders committed by 2 disturbed and deranged young men - Payton Grendon in Buffalo, NY and Salvador Ramos in Uvalde, TX. No civilized society should have to encounter this. What can we do about them? Are we diagnosing the problem correctly? Can we gauge which solutions can or cannot work? Why is so much anger being directed at places other than the killers themselves?  39:49 - Shellenberger: Nobody has diagnosed the problems plaguing the State of California better than Mike Shellenberger. This practical and solutions-oriented approach is gaining attention. He lays it all out for us around the difficult issues that the state is encountering - homelessness, addiction, crime, inequality, and a political class seemingly non-responsive to the state's problems.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta releases Threads - the first true challenge to Twitter's supremacy as the "digital town square". What was the thinking behind Threads? Will it spell the end for Twitter? Who is using Threads so far and how? Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend releases a batch of private texts supposedly showing him to be abusive and it's got the digital sphere talking. Another example of how we no longer know where to draw the line between Private & Public. NY Times publishes a hit piece suggesting Clarence Thomas is irretrievably corrupt. Upon review, the piece is a clear "Fake News" missive making grossly false allegations against the Supreme Court Justice. Strange week for the media - publishing pieces on how "fitness makes you right wing" and in support of....birth control and child trafficking? I analyze some truly odd pieces from NBC, MSNBC, and Rolling Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Businessman and son of Iranian refugees Jon Elist has launched his campaign for United States Senate in California. Elist is challenging incumbent Senator Alex Padilla, who was appointed to his position by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2021. Unlike Padilla, who has been a career politician for nearly twenty-five years and has not had a private sector job since the 1990s, Elist is an outsider, entrepreneur, and successful businessman who brings a fresh perspective that is desperately needed in California and Washington D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naama & Ofir Weinberg's aunt & uncle were murdered by Hamas in the October 7th terrorist attack, and their cousin Itai is one of nearly 200 hostages currently being held by Hamas. His life used as a bargaining chip, never knowing if the next time the door to his cell opens it will be the last. Victims and hostages can be just statistics or pictures on a screen to many people. But these are real people and their loved ones relive the horror of these attacks on a daily basis. Naama and Ofir are on a mission to tell Itai's story and use every tool at their disposal to save his life. They joined me this week to discuss this harrowing situation. We also dived into the experiences and views of every day citizens for whom this conflict is not just a news item, but a constant reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:12 - Intro: Between the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the Depp/Heart trial, gender issues are coming to a head. How are these issues playing out and what do they say about gender relations in America? 9:26 - Greg Ellis is a renown actor who had his life ruined by false accusations by his ex-wife. He is also close friends with Johnny Depp and has been a confidante of Johnny's through his current court battle with Amber Heard. Greg tells us about his own odyssey through the nightmarish American family law system, and his unique perspective on the Depp/Heard saga.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney John McKinney and criminal defense attorney Shawn Matian. Matt and his guests go deep into the crime wave currently gripping Los Angeles. They discuss how we got here, and, most importantly, how to fix it. It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel John Durham finally released his report documenting massive misconduct and lies by the FBI and security agencies in conducting the Trump Russia investigation. Sports Illustrated has turned the Swimsuit Edition Woke - which begs the question: Why do male oriented brands feel the need to scold and alienate their core audience? Elon Musk has hired a new CEO for Twitter - NBC Advertising Guru Linda Yaccarino. What does this mean for the platform and free speech? A House Committee releases a report further documenting financial impropriety by Joe Biden's family members - impropriety with deep connections to America's enemies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:12 - The gay rom-com "Bros" bombed at the box office....and its star calls everyone homophobic. Why must all culture be identity signalling now? 12:18 - NY Post's Jon Levine is one of the most insightful commentators on culture, politics, and their intersection. A conversation with Jon covers all the high stakes stories of the week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg releases a startling letter revealing that the government pressured Facebook into censorship around COVID and duped Facebook into shelving the Hunter Biden Laptop story - both of which he regrets. Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France which brings up the question: Is a platform responsible for the criminal behavior of its users? RFK Jr. quits his campaign and endorses Donald Trump - aggressively. What does this tell us about political and social realignment, and what does this mean for the 2024 election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Damir Marusic has been one of the shrewdest commentators on the political dimensions of the conflict in the Middle East. His piece "Hamas Bid for Revolutionary Legitimacy" showed unique insight on the motives and objectives of the event that catalyzed this conflict. Meanwhile, everyone seems to be leveling accusations of "genocide" - accusations which do not survive even the bare minimum of scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:12 - Intro: Elon Musk's release of the "Twitter Files" and the key figures exposed.  13:45 - Crime & drugs journalist Ioan Grillo joins me to talk about the unholy alliance between Mexican Drug Cartels and Chinese Chemical Manufacturers that is driving America's Fentanyl Crisis 1:10:36 - Tablet magazine editor Alana Newhouse on "Brokenism" - a helpful framework to understanding America's contemporary political divide.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most interesting story nobody is talking about. El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele has instituted a brutal gang crackdown imprisoning nearly 1% of the entire population over the past year (the equivalent of over 3 million people in the US). This war against the gangs has been brutal...and effective. El Salvador's murder rate has plummeted 94%(!) since 2015, when it was the most violent nation in the Western Hemisphere. President Bukele suspended many civil rights and essentially locks up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intro: "Mental Health" has become content. Is talking about mental health on social media really helping us? Is it in fact worsening our mental health? Colorado Disqualifies Trump from Presidential Ballot: An analysis of the legal arguments and political implications. J.D. Haltigan: How do concepts from the clinical psychiatry and psychology world help explain Clown World? Are we valorizing mental conditions? Are we being dominated by Cluster B personality disorders? Ph.D J.D. Haltigan has been asking (and answering) such questions better than anyone and joins me this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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3:11 - Kanye seems to have gone Charlie Sheen meets Mel Gibson. What's going on with him and how does this connect to his past social media blow-ups? 32:40 - Recent leaked audio of 3 Hispanic LA City Council Members making racist comments & discussing corrupt dealings has blown up the City Council. Jennifer Van Laar of Red State joins me to discuss.  1:02:56 - Justin Hart has been one of the most insightful COVID chroniclers & data analysts. His new book "Gone Viral: How COVID Drove the World Insane" lays out our past couple years of craziness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To start off 2023, all anyone can talk about are the revelations from Prince Harry & his wife Meghan Markle....or how they're tired of hearing about them. Kinsey Schofield has researched the claims made by H & M and we put them under a microscope, and discuss how this saga speaks to larger issues in current media and culture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City's subways have returned to the urban chaos of the 80's and 90's, leading to an inevitable fatal incident of vigilante-ism. A Marine trying to restrain an unhinged homeless person who had been threatning passengers, with a fatal result.  What conditions led to this? Could it have been prevented? Was it a just result? What can be done to rectify it? Adam Coleman is a writer who has been pondering these questions. He has a unique perspective here, as he was formerly homeless himself.  Adam joins me to explore the Jordan Neely incident, and the causes of and responses to the urban chaos that he was a party to. And the hypocrisy of the commentators and politicians who lament Neely's death, but didn't seem to care about him (or his victims) while he was alive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:12 - Intro: The establishment continues to lose trust....because the establishment continues to be proven WRONG - as Mic Solana's piece "Dark Plots & Secret Explanations" eloquently demonstrates. 11:01 - Big Tech, the "Fact Checkers" and media outlets all spring into action to support Biden's claim that a "Recession" really isn't 2 consecutive quarters of negative GDP (and other similar fabrications) 30:56 - A win for Pro-Choice as Kansas voters (including conservative ones) reject referendum that would clear the path to a full abortion ban  39:55 - Ukraine's President Zelensky poses for a Vogue photoshoot...despite Russia's continued progress against him on the battlefield. Summary of the current state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 53:52 - 3 states declare State of Emergency on Monkeypox....but public health struggles on messaging to avoid "stigmatizing" high risk groups (in other words, more bullshit).  1:06:11 - Wellness expert Max Lugavere on a shocking recent study casting doubt on "chemical imbalance" as the cause of depression, and the (over) prescription of anti-depressants as the solution.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history: The Knoedler Gallery. Written by VANITY FAIR reporter Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin, ART FRAUD exposes the scandal of dozens of disputed paintings, and over 80 million dollars in profit that led to the stunning collapse of one of the oldest and most revered art galleries in New York City. Presented by Cavalry Audio and iHeartRadio Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3:30 - Youtube, Instagram, & Tik Tok just deplatformed the controversial Andrew Tate for spreading a "toxic" message. How the Tate situation relates to past censorship battles around porn, gangster rap, video games, "Goth rock" and other censorship battles of the 90s.  22:30 - NY Times publishes an op-ed calling "Maternal Instinct" a myth and a tool of "The Patriarchy". I asked my female followers what they thought, and they do not appear to agree.  32:40 - A fascinating discussion with education policy expert Charlie Eaton & Leighton Woodhouse on the cost of college, America's student loan problem, and Biden's plan to forgive $10,000 of student loan debt for supposedly "lower income" borrowers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The battle against ISIS and Vladimir Putin's invasion of Crimea in 2014 woke up the American national security apparatus to the notion of "hybrid war" - the impact of social media activity on battlefield results.  Beginning with the election of Donald Trump in 2016, this national security apparatus was aimed away from external enemies and turned inwards against American citizens - any of those deemed to be engaging in "Disinformation".  "Disinformation" formerly meant to refer to false information, *deliberately* planted by a foreign government. It is now a term used to refer to nearly any false or simply disfavored view or opinion.  The national intelligence services, in cahoots with Big Tech (Google, Twitter, Facebook - staffed HEAVILY with former intelligence officers) activated against any citizen engaging in wrong think - whether it was the idea that Donald Trump won without Russian interference, that the COVID-19 virus leaked from a lab, or that Hunter Biden's laptop was real and contained newsworthy info.  Jacob Siegel is an Iraq War veteran and senior editor of Tablet Magazine. He has written the definitive piece summarizing the Unholy Alliance of the National Security State and Big Tech fighting the "War on Disinformation".....against the American people.  He joined me this week to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4:00 - The ChatGPT app rocked the tech world just before the holidays, providing us a glimpse into the commercial capabilities of Artificial Intelligence. Former Twitter engineer and machine learning expert Nikolai Yakovenko joins us to break down this technology and its anticipated impact on our lives. 47:16 - Aaron Sibarium has been documenting the Woke takeover over critical institutions ranging from medicine and education to corporate American and finance...and even law. How the Culture Wars are impacting more than just "culture".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:015 - Hysterical media claimed Twitter was about to implode last week as Elon's job cuts took hold. Nothing happened. A play by play on the media's illusory battle against Elon's Twitter.  21:37 - Joe Biden promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Now he's going back to them hat in hand and granting them immunity on the murder. What happened? 34:43 - James Koutoulas helped investors retrieve $3 billion in funds from the MF Global scandal. He tells us what lies ahead for investors pursuing their money from FTX. 1:07:30 - CBS admits the Hunter Biden Laptop is real after 2 years. Jon Levine of the NY Post was directly involved with its initial discovery and release before the 2020 election, and gives us his insight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:12 - Jury rules (heavily) in favor of Johnny Depp. Looking at the societal factors and organizations (achem, ACLU) that encouraged Amber Heard to put herself in this position. 15:43 - Joe Biden's approval ratings are in the dumps - even worse than Trump. An NBC News expose' documents the President's stunned reaction to his troubled Presidency.  32:40 - NY Times' David Leonhardt pens a piece finally acknowledging that mask mandates don't work....just when some Blue states consider reinstituting indoor mandates.  41:55 - Justin Rezvani has found success in building social platforms. We discuss the principles that inform his new project Zion - which promises to revolutionize the open flow of content and payments using blockchain technology.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:11 - Intro 2:56 - #MeToo Villain Louis C.K. wins a Grammy - a look back on the #MeToo movement in light of the apparent rehabilitation of one of its culprits. 25:40 - BLM revealed to have purchased $6 million mansion - a look back at the movement and its leader Patrisse Cullors in light of questions about where $90 million in donations went. 46:24 Ex-ESPN & The Athletic writer Ethan Strauss on how the Culture Wars have played out in sports and sports media, and spills some tea on the true inner workings of the NBA, Nike, ESPN, and other major sports organizations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00 - Intro 12:05 - Supreme Court strikes down Biden's Vaccine Mandate - what are the larger implications? 28:15 - The Revival of Islamic Terrorist Attacks at a synagogue in Coleyville, Texas 42:08 - Martin Luther King Jr.: How both the Far-Right & Far-Left distort his words and legacy  56:34 - Dr. Peter McCullough Interview Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3:09; January 6th: The Democrats Cringe-fest and a Retrospective on the Donald Trump Years 31:42; Exposing the industry of "Fact Checkers" and Facebook's admissions of "opinion" 48:05; UK Government admits kids masking in schools policy has no scientific basis 1:01:24; Ivy League Transgender Swimmer Controversy & "Elite Overproduction" 1:09:02; Andrew Bogut Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last Friday witnessed a perhaps never-before-seen event with President Trump and Vice President Vance getting into hostilities with Zelensky in the Oval Office....just as major deal was about to be signed. This situation is a Rorschart test with Trump fans seeing a powerful example of "America First" and Trump haters seeing a crass bully abusing a courageous ally. Which version of reality is true? I breakdown the good and bad arguments on each side and try to put the conflict in broader context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1:57 - FBI gets a warrant approved and shows up at Mar-A-Lago. Are they trying to send Trump to jail? Is this much ado about nothing? What supports each theory? 23:01 - Alex Jones gets hit with a massive judgment in Sandy Hook defamation case. How did he become "Alex Jones"? Was the verdict LEGALLY justified?  35:26 - Marco Rubio criticizes "Soros Prosecutors" and gets accused of anti-Semitism. Why does any acknowledgement of George Soros funding bad District Attorneys get labeled anti-Semitism? What "conspiracy" is this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Click here to Listen to The Rosenberg Case: https://apple.co/3z0FyWW Cavalry Audio, and Executive Producer OSCAR ISAAC bring you a new true crime podcast... Join writer and narrator, EDGAR CASTILLO, a first generation Guatemalan American, as he explores the byzantine true story of the bizarre assassination of Rodrigo Rosenberg — an influential Guatemalan lawyer who was gunned down while on his Sunday morning bike ride in May of 2009. At his funeral, he posthumously released a YouTube video that declared, “If you’re seeing this video, it means that I've been murdered by President Alvaro Colom,” Guatemala's sitting President. The Rosenberg video unleashed a major political upheaval and one of the most unpredictable murder investigations in history, but that was only the beginning. You won't believe the conspiracy Edgar uncovers from interviews of those close to the case - including the person who hired the hitmen... Listen to episodes a week early and ad free by subscribing to Cavalry+ on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taryn Southern has always been ahead of the curve on new technologies. She was one of the earliest YouTubers beginning in 2007, and has been a trailblazer in the field of Artificial Intelligence - releasing a fully AI-composed pop album in 2018, before most of the world had heard of "Chat GPT". She's now a leading voice (and mind) in the field of Artificial Intelligence, advising the world's leading companies and creators, on how to better utilize AI and be smart about how to encounter the challenges presented by this groundbreaking technology. Taryn joins me to discuss how AI will have earth-shattering impact in media and content creation, the medical field, and the tasks and incidents of every-day life. We also discuss key ethical concerns around AI. Who gets to program these powerful systems, and how do we ensure they are free from the biases and agendas of their programmers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pink Moon Murders is investigative, true crime podcast that delves into the slaughter of eight members of the Rhoden family in rural, Appalachian Ohio in 2016. It was a night that shocked the country with its brutality—and its mystery. Who would commit such horrible crimes? And why? Ohio native David Raterman, a longtime journalist and former author for National Geographic, spent 18 months researching this, interviewing Rhoden survivors and friends as well as hundreds of others in the small community. He even spoke with prosecutors and police officers who were officially gagged by the judge, visited the crime scenes countless times, and pored through records at courthouses throughout the region. Two and a half years after the Rhoden murders, investigators suddenly arrested six members of another family. Raterman attended more than 20 of their hearings at the small, one-room courthouse in Pike County and interviewed their neighbors and friends. What he discovered about that family, who owns the most land in the county as well as an elite horse farm, will leave listeners in utter disbelief. And what he reports overall will surprise investigators—as well as true crime listeners who think they’ve heard it all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Separate Truth From Fiction on the Internet with COVID Data Analyst Craig Sanders; Trump Scrambles Candace Owens on the Vaccine; San Francisco Mayor "Re-Funds" the Police and Talks Tough on Crime; COVID Craziness On (Elite) College Campuses. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:11 - Intro 2:25 - Tom Brady un-retires, and other stories of star athletes having difficulty facing life off the field.  11:05 - Zelensky addresses Congress, and discussion of the prospects of a No-Fly Zone.  23:04 - Saudi Arabia turns to China in an expression of discontent with the Biden admin, while US allows Russia a $10 billion contract as part of the Iran Deal revival 35:56 - Daylight Savings Time made permanent - not such a great idea.  41:44 - Interview: Dr. Joe Serio spent years in Russia as a high-level security expert and gives us the insider's account of the current Ukraine conflict and what led to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A summary of the first month of Kamala Harris as the Dem nominee. Trump's assassination attempt and Joe Biden mysteriously stepping down already a distant memory. An entire media apparatus springs into action to wipe all memory of Kamala as an embarrassing failure as VP from everyone's memory. Well I won't let people forget. A summary of her history as a candidate and Vice President, and some thoughts on the Democratic National Convention (and their policies, if you can find them). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1:14 - Russia-Ukraine: "Great Power Politics" and how Mimetic Warfare is shaping the conflict. 10:23 - Blue cities/states dump their COVID restrictions....and even vaccine mandates 18:56 - Biden's State of the Union - plays it safe....until he decides it's time to FUND the police  26:56 - Interview with Samo Burja: Founder of Bismarck Analysis and political risk/strategy expert. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a new episode of the Prevailing Narrative! Today, we’re covering two controversial topics: the Trump administration's new tariff policies and recent high-profile deportation cases, examining the media's portrayal and the underlying complexities of these issues. We’ll peel back the layers of mainstream media narratives, exposing the hidden details often buried beneath sensationalist headlines. Prepare for a no-holds-barred analysis that challenges conventional wisdom, breaks down complex economic strategies, and reveals the nuanced reality behind Trump's bold economic and immigration moves. Highlights: "Always look past the headlines, always dive into the details." "The American dream was not built on cheap products." "Is the news always fake? Are they always mischaracterizing the Trump administration's actions?" "We're going to reconstitute all this manufacturing when a television goes from 400 to 600?" Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Fake News and Media Mischaracterization  3:04 - Detailed Analysis of Kilmer Amato Abrigo Garcia's Case 5:22- Legal and Immigration Details of Garcia's Case  13:07 - Trump's Tariff Strategy and Economic Implications  22:08 - Arguments for and Against Tariffs 25:05 - Media and Public Perception of Tariffs  25:21 - Economic and Political Implications of Tariffs  30:55 - Conclusion and Future Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marty Callner has directed the most iconic figures of the past 50 years - Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Cher, Brittney Spears, Aerosmith, Whitney Houston, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, George Carlin....the list goes on and on.  The NY Times has called him "the most influential director you've never heard of" and that is quite the under-statement as Marty revolutionized THREE different entertainment mediums - music videos, comedy specials, and sports broadcasting.  Marty directed award winning music videos, basically invented the filmed comedy special, and created HBO's groundbreaking football series "Hard Knocks". Truly a career without equal and he joins me to discuss it all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress is about to vote on a $1.7 TRILLION Omnibus Spending Bill which is receiving lot of criticism. I analyze the Bill.  An investigation into CLEAR, the TSA, and the current state of the airport security experience.  Perry Rahbar defied tough market conditions and sold his Fin-Tech start-up DV01 this year. He joins us to discuss many entrepreneurial lessons learned and the global economy.  American birth and marriage rates are plummeting. A Special Guest joins to discuss the social and economic factors driving these new mating/family norms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A wide-ranging conversation with Charles Fain Lehman of the City Journal on prominent news items this week including: Deportation of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalili and the battle over "free speech" that has ensued. Charles' recent article on how violent crime has decreased but public disorder (and perceptions of crime) remain high. Speculation on Trump's economic plans and the impact on his popularity, contrasted against the Democrats registering an all-time low Approval Rating of 29% last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Movie stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are in a fierce battle having exchanged multiple 9-figure lawsuits. The tipping point came with a New York Times piece in December attempting to portray Baldoni as harasser and abuser on the set of his film "It Ends With Us". Now Baldoni's lawyer has filed a 224-page counter-suit against Lively, the NY Times, and others filled with copious evidence showing the original story to be just another in a long line of "fake news" stories by the legacy media. Ariadna Jacob had her career as a top talent manager ruined by a similar NY Times smear piece years ago, and has made it her business to analyze these topics. She has been covering the Lively/Baldoni/NY Times beef and joins me to breakdown the How, What, Why and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie DeBoer is one of my favorite writers and someone whose blunt yet thoughtful wisdom is sorely needed these days. Freddie joins me to discuss: The explosion in ADHD diagnosis and prescription drugs such as Aderral and Ritalin. How ADHD and other disorders have become "cultures" and "communities" that define people's identities The role of pharmaceutical companies and bureaucratic rewards incentivizing claims of ADHD and other disorders How "Safetyism" (the prioritization of emotional comfort over all things) is impeding solutions Freddie's criticism of social shaming (i.e., "cancel culture") from a progressive, left-wing perspective  The rage of the "creative underclass" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jussie Smollett and "Victimhood Inflation". Simone Biles......Athlete of the Year??? Early Omicron analysis and the politicians' reaction. Transgender Ivy League swimmer dominating, teammates not happy. Why is no one talking about Epstein and Ghislaine's co-conspirators? LAUSD "delays" vaccine mandate till Fall 2022. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy Price has always been 2 steps ahead in the media world. He was the 1st employee of Amazon Video and the Head of Amazon Studios as TV and Film consumption shifted to streaming platforms. Roy built Amazon's streaming and production resources seemingly from nothing - presiding over 12 productions that won Best Series at the Emmy's and Golden Globes.  Roy is sharing his insights and predictions for the media business on his Substack, Price Point, and joined me this week to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024 was a "Vibe Shift" we cannot ignore. The cultural landscape has been indisputably altered, and we enter 2025 with different customs, norms, expectations, and permissions that we didn't have the last decade. Donald Trump was certainly one character in this "vibe shift" but it cannot be attributed to him alone. This episode I explore the transition in cultural eras we experienced over the course of the last year. The fates of Daniel Penny & Luigi Mangione oddly intersected. It is very telling who celebrated the actions of which individual. What does Daniel Penny tell us about the progress we've made, and what does the vile celebration of Luigi Mangione's assassination of a healthcare CEO tell us about where we need to go? Porn star Lily Phillips plans on filming herself having sex with 1,000 men in 24 hours. Many feminists claim she is an exploited victim, and that the men participating in this event are borderline criminals. What the hell is going on here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2:05 - Appears the LA Times' billionaire owner is letting his 28-year old daughter with radical views run amok and some of the paper's reporters & execs are speaking up 12:20 - Italy elects its 1st female Prime Minister and everyone immediately calls her a "fascist". What's really going on in Italy and other European countries voting for "fascist" politicians? 28:03 - Tablet reporter Armin Rosen joins me to discuss the rash of hate crimes against Jews in NY....and why nobody seems to be going to jail for them. We also discuss shadow political groups that are having an outsized impact on media discourse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Campus protests and civil unrest have hit America's colleges, and some of its cities. Yes, there are money sources behind many of these protests. But if you follow the money trail, what do you find? Do you find a deliberately constructed plan to tear America apart at its seams? Or do you find a chaotic random web of naive philanthropists, "professional activists", and NGOs that simply lump together seemingly unrelated progressive causes? I believe you find the latter. There is no Wizard of Oz orchestrating it all, just a "witches brew of billionaires, Islamists, and leftists" as Tablet Magazine puts it. In this episode, I explore the web of funding sources - the Who, the What, the How, and the Why. I also discuss the Resurrection of the American Frat Bro, as basic frat dudes are cheered on taking on the protestors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite being both anonymous and controversial, Niccolo Soldo (not his real name) has built up one of the most popular pages on Substack and interviewed some of the leaders of media and industry. He joins me to discuss many of the wide ranging and fascinating topics he covers on his Substack: - "Turbo America": His contrarian theory that America is now actually more powerful than ever. - History of AIDS: Niccolo is one of the world's leading researchers on the history of AIDS, and recently penned a brilliaint 8-part retrospective. - The Rise of Vladimir Putin & the Russia/Ukraine Conflict - MAGA & BLM: The failed American populist movements of the late 2010's. - California in the 60's & 70's: Why is the west coast both the engine of culture and social movements, and a hotbed of con men, grifters, and charlatans? - The Sexual Revolution and its Fallout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NY Mag dropped a hit piece this week on "the man" in the wellness world - Andrew Huberman. Mostly focusing on his dating life. Were these necessary revelations exposing a fraudulent guru? Or just a sleazy tabloid smear attempt? Candace Owens is terminated by the Daily Wire and paints herself as the victim YET AGAIN. Why she is a lazy conspiracy theorist and perpetual martyr, not a courageous contrarian. Murthy vs. Missouri is the landmark case around 1st Amendment intrusion during the COVID years. Lower courts ruled that the government was so coercive in its communications with Facebook, Twitter, etc. that it turned the social media platforms into arms of the government & violated 1st Amendment rights. The case is now being heard by the Supreme Court and legal expert Ben Weingarten joins me to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most important non-national race of the 2024 Election Season is the race for Los Angeles District Attorney. Why? Because it is a referendum on the "criminal justice reform" movement that swept America in the late-2010s and peaked in the summer of 2020. Ultra-progressive (and Soros-funded) George Gascon became DA in 2020 with promises to build a kindler, gentler, more "fair" justice system. The results have not been good. This week I interview his opponent in the upcoming election, Nathan Hochman, a former Federal prosecutor who has promised to return common sense to the city's approach to public safety. Nathan is currently up big in the polls, signaling what the Wall Street Journal has called a "law & order revolt" in ultra-liberal Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Sacks is a titan of tech world - founding COO of Paypal, Founder/CEO of Yammer, and general partner at Craft Ventures. He is also fast-becoming a prominent thought leader as co-host of leading podcast the All-In Podcast, and notable commentator on wide-range of financial and political issues, and international affairs. David joins Matt this week to discuss the transformational moment of Elon Musk purchasing Twitter and reinstating free speech as a guiding principle of social media, as well as the problematic censorship trends that led to this event. David and Matt also discuss the dysfunction in California government that is leading residents to leave the state, the impact of the anticipated over-turning of the Roe v. Wade decision, potential outcomes on the Russia/Ukraine conflict, David's prediction of an on-coming recession and bear market for start-ups and growth stocks, and much much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:19 - A Federal judge strikes down the Biden mask mandate on planes and public transit - was it the right legal ruling? Should we care? 18:28 - Elon Musk's attempt to buy Twitter - why is he doing it? why does it matter? will it succeed? if it does, what impact will it have? 45:07 - Taylor Lorenz doxxes the Libs of Tik Tok account creator - another major battle in the Culture Wars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Diversity", "Equity", & "Inclusion" are seemingly separate principles. However, the terms have been lumped together, co-opted by an industry of professionals, and implanted bureaucratically in Corporate America. With expensive "DEI Consultants" renting themselves out to companies, and "DEI Executives" occupying lofty (and expensive) positions at major corporations, no one seemed to ever ask the question "Does any of this stuff actually work?". Conor Friedersdorf of The Atlantic has taken a deeper look at companies scrutinizing these programs (and personnel) and starting to wonder if they're getting their bang for their buck.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Devil Within" is one of the most popular true crime podcasts out there. Host Branden Morgan asked me to join him to provide legal analysis and explanation of the "Son of Sam" laws. These were a set of laws passed in response to the "Son of Sam" murders, ostensibly preventing criminals from making money by selling the stories of their crimes for Film, Tv, Books etc. These laws bring up a host of fascinating 1st Amendment issues - issues that have been litigated up to the Supreme Court in numerous high profile cases. Crime incidents from O.J. Simpson to the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. to the movie "Goodfellas" have been the subject of cases around this body of law that have made their ways through the courts to some controversial results. Given there popularity of the "true crime" genre, this is sure to be a hot body of law over the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:12 - Intro: The "Tinder Swindler" becomes our new dating app villain; how do we spot a fraud and con artists? 5:27 - The 10 Year Anniversary of Kony 2012. Social media's 1st phony moral panic, but certainly not our last.  16:40 - "Don't Say Gay" Bill: Our newest phony moral panic, and the social media movement to distort a Florida bill about parental rights. 27:27 - Breakdown of current issues in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Status of the military campaign, replacing Russian oil production, and Victoria Nuland's strange exchange with Marco Rubio 50:18 - Former Lead FBI Negotiator Chris Voss and Beyond Media Founder Nicole Benham join Matt to discuss "The Tinder Swindler", what this tells us about human nature, and how to protect yourself from frauds and con artists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3:00 - NY Times & Mainstream Media admits the Hunter Biden Laptop is authentic 16 months later; what did the laptop and its emails/content reveal? 24:04 - NY Times Editorial Board comes out (mildly) in support of free speech ....and liberal media loses its mind in response.  39:18 - Analyzing Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson and her record. 49:41 - Evolutionary Biologist Colin Wright and I explore the attempt to re-define Sex/Gender, and the science and biology that contradicts the participation of transgender female (biological male) athletes in women's sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most impactful feature of last week's election was Hispanic voters shifting +24 points towards Donald Trump. One heavily Hispanic county in south Texas flipped to Trump that hadn't voted Republican since....1892. Journalist Leighton Woodhouse went straight to the source and interviewed dozens of residents of Starr County Texas on how Donald Trump and the Republicans finally won them over. Also - some quick thoughts on Trump's initial cabinet appointments. Mostly good with a couple flubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently many lies have taken hold around historical events like "colonization" or the fight against Communism in the 20th Century. Why do these lies matter? Because they are being weaponized in arguments around current topics like immigration, the Middle East conflict, and DEI. Wilfred Reilly decided to debunk these lies and give a fuller picture of history in his recent book "Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me" - and he joins me this week to discuss. Also - immigration issues heated up domestically and overseas with (1) Anti-Immigration parties doing remarkably well in EU elections, and (2) Trump announcing intention to deport 15-20 million undocumented immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Snake (formerly, “Super Slutty Snake”) has been dubbed “High Society’s Memeologist” - providing biting social commentary and satirizing the rich and famous in an era where the money is flowing and fame is just one viral post away. Super Snake has given voice to many of the peculiarities of our era (“why does every newly minted tech billionaire need their own personal Shaman and a trip to Burning Man?”) and articulated the never-ending Battle for Status in the social media age.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary social media personality Josh Ostrovsky aka "The Fat Jew" was the 1st person to publicly discuss what had been an open secret in Hollywood and nightlife circles - the freaky sexual proclivities of P-Diddy. This is of course now coming to a head with Diddy's arrest and an avalanche of claims around his depraved sexual tastes, and alleged criminal behavior surrounding it. The Fat Jew was also (arguably) the 1st person to meaningfully monetize social media popularity. He joins me to discuss the Diddy situation, and the evolution of celebrity and influencer culture over the past 15 years since "being famous online" became a thing. (Ok and a few other shocking revelations from the world of celebrity freakhood) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's 1st week was a flurry of Executive Orders aimed at destroying the liberal stranglehold over our institutions, and attacking progressive orthodoxies on immigration, DEI, gender ideology, and the size of government. I explore the nature and impact of these EOs. Also - for the first time since the Reagan 80's the "Culture Wars" are moving right. How is this happening only a few years after BLM, DEI, and the Great Awakening peaked in progressive cultural hegemony? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first and only podcast series that examines the life and legacy of Forrest Fenn,  the man responsible for the real life treasure hunt that captivated the globe. With never-before-heard interviews and insight into the people who searched for Fenn’s gold… and the one person who found it.Join us for an adventure unlike any other and experience X Marks the Spot: The Legend of Forrest Fenn. Available NOW wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3:11 - The Decline and Desperation of the Oscar's and American film industry 16:07 - Will Smith slaps Chris Rock and launches a million unnecessary culture war takes; also - Will Smith...the male Taylor Swift???? 28:04 - Interview with Max Lugavere: Top 100 podcaster takes us on his unique journey through the world of health and wellness, and some insight into the narrative battles within it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ernest Hemmingway once said "There is nothing to writing. You sit down at a typewriter and bleed." Kamal Ravikant has adopted that raw, revealing approach to writing to great acclaim with his best-selling book "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It". On this episode, Kamal discusses the principles and experiences informing that book which has changed the lives of thousands across the globe and that have helped him life a more satisfying and successful life.  We also dissect various approaches to personal development and the practical steps to strengthening your inner game. Kamal also gives us some thoughts on investing and the current start-up landscape, and an exploration his many thrill-seeking adventures and what he has learned from them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:57 - Radical Progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin is recalled in a landslide. What does mean for the "criminal justice reform" movement? Was it all a fraud? 15:37 - Washington Post descends into a civil war over reporter Dave Weigel RT'ing a stupid joke....and resident witch Felicia Somnez having a week-long tantrum.  24:09 - The Russian military seems to be consolidating wins while the US goes into month 4 of record gas prices. Is our bet on Ukraine paying off? 35:59 - Former guest Peter Navarro is arrested for defying Jan 6th committee subpoena, and a man is arrested with weapons near the home of Justice Bret Kavanaugh...and the media doesn't seem too interested.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point. If he is not the world's leading authority on Urban Warfare....he is on the short list. John has been writing extensively about the Israeli Defense Force's operation in Gaza in response to Oct. 7th as it is a never-before-seen urban combat mission against an entrenched enemy with 400 miles of tunnels, ensconced within the civilian infrastructure of roughly 8 cities. John explains to us why the IDF's accomplishments over the last 10 weeks out-strip anything he ever envisioned possible in urban warfare. We also get into international law, the morals/ethics of combat, hostage rescue, and John's experiences as an urban combat veteran in Iraq. Truly an incredible discussion that I think you'll learn a lot from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I attempt to explain the "complexities" of the Israel/Palestinian conflict on 3 levels: 1: The history. How did we get here? Does one side in fact share more of the blame? 2: The current geo-politics. How do the motives of Iran, Saudi Arabia, the US, et al factor into this conflict? 3: The US culture war. Progressive institutions, movements, and intellectuals have unmasked themselves, being suspiciously forgiving of the slaughter of innocent civilians. And people are noticing. Also, MLB Pitcher Trevor Bauer had his life ruined by accusations of sexual misconduct. Last week he provided indisputable evidence he was a victim of an embezzlement scheme from an accuser. Yet the sports media seems uninterested in apologizing for indulging false accusations against him. Outkick's Charly Arnolt joins me to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump convicted on 34 counts of "Falsifying Business Records". A "crime" almost exclusively charged as a misdemeanor, but prosecuted against Trump as a felony. Will Chamberlain of the Article 3 Project joins me to discuss the abuse of the law and numerous improprieties around this case. Multiple "whistleblowers" have now come out exposing a deeply troubling decline in quality and standards at UCLA Medical School. Student failure rates have skyrocketed since UCLA hired a new Dean of Admissions focusing almost entirely on DEI. Aaron Sibarium spoke with the whistleblowers and joins me to discuss. Anthony Fauci grilled by Congress and admits much of his COVID medical guidance had no scientific basis. A summary of the revelations from his testimony. Michael Moynihan wrote an incredible piece on the Downfall of Vice Magazine. How a company went from a $6 billion valuation to bankrupt in a matter of years. Seemingly infested by the Woke Virus. A true "Go Woke Go Broke" masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood is at a stand-still with both the actor's and writer's guilds striking simultaneously for the 1st time since 1960. What is the battle over? What does this portend for the future of media? Transgender Health Secretary Rachel/Richard Levine makes controversial statements about childhood puberty and puberty blockers. LA (and Illinois) have reinstated "Zero Bail" policies for some crimes - and can no long jail criminals before trial. Internet Personality Adam 22 celebrates his wife having sex w another man...and comes to regret it. Sperm count has declined in Western society nearly 50% over the past 50 years. Even THIS issue has now become part of the Culture Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Biden delivered his 1st post-mid terms State of the Union. Does he benefit from our low expectations? How real are his (claimed) accomplishments? Are the Republicans botching a response? (some are, some aren't) Louis C.K., Dave Chappelle, Armie Hammer, & Salman Rushdie all back in the news this week. Has Cancel Culture faded? Was it real in the first place? Why or why not? Exploration of 2 great pieces on identity politics - 1 by Thomas Chatterton Williams and 1 by Andrew Sullivan. Contrasting a focus on identity (Identarianism) vs. universal values (Universalism) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julian Assange strikes a deal making him a free man for the 1st time in 14 years. International affairs expert Niccolo Soldo joins me for a retrospective on Assange & Wikileaks, the controversy surrounding him, and what it tells us about "Digital Age" issues like privacy, civil liberties, government corruption, and the American political realignment of the last decade. Joe Biden just turned in arguably the worst debate performance in modern history. Everyone seems to think there is no way he can be carted out as the Democratic nominee and assume he'll be replace. I explain why I think that is WRONG & why Joe Biden is likely to be the Democratic candidate the fall. Niccolo also gives us a deeper picture of the recent French elections with shocking success for the right wing anti-immigration coalition led by the National Rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Brand is the target of sexual assault accusations & a vicious censorship campaign. While the charges appear serious, many suspect Brand is being targeted less for his bad behavior in the past, & more for his recent turn as an anti-Establishment media figure. What happens when a person is being rightly prosecuted but for the wrong reasons? Also, Emilie Hagen & Jennifer Carmody join me for a follow-up to our discussion on the House in Habit podcast about Bari Weiss' public debate on "Did the Sexual Revolution Fail?". A deep dive into modern gender roles and relations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cory Klippsten is the founder of Swan Bitcoin & Bitcoiner Ventures, Advisor at $RIOT, 50x investor/advisor to VC-backed tech companies, and an alum of top companies you know like Google, McKinsey, Morgan Stanley, & Microsoft. As the CEO of Swan, Cory leads an elite team of Bitcoin experts on a mission to create ten million new Bitcoiners…people who not only own Bitcoin, but understand it.  Swan accomplishes this through world class education and service for their retail clients, and additional personalized, concierge-level service for their private clients making Swan the go-to place for Bitcoiners to build, grow, and enjoy greater wealth with Bitcoin. Follow Swan: twitter.com/coryklippsten youtube.com/swansignal swanbitcoin.com Plus this weeks topics: France Goes Prude? Porn and Cultural Backlash; Elizabeth Holmes & Malcolm Gladwell's "Default To Truth": What flaws in human nature allow frauds to happen; Is Ben Shapiro "Retconning" COVID??? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After about a million false rumors of Donald Trump being arrested, one of the rumors finally came true. And the charges are pathetically weak - a flimsy attempt by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to flip a misdemeanor into a felony. On this episode I discuss: -The legal charges themselves and why there are baseless; a blatant example of prosecutorial misconduct and selective prosecution -The political fallout & why this helps Trump (hint: he thrives off attention, good or bad) -Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's sordid history of not prosecuting violent criminals -George Soros' heavy (& well documented) financial support of Bragg - and why you're being told not to notice this -My predictions for Trump's eventual trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2017 explosive claims dropped about NXIVM and its leader Keith Raniere. Lurid tales of sexual abuse, blackmail, financial impropriety, and even physical "branding" with hot irons.  The court system agreed and sentenced Raniere to 120 years in prison.  NXIVM member Nicki Clyne was front and center for it all. She claims the accusations against Raniere and NXIVM are predominantly false and obscured by media hysteria. She joins me to present her case and an insider's account of what really transpired at NXIVM.   Hear her out and come to your own conclusions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump with a shocking landslide win, completing the political resurrection of the century (at least). So many storylines: Hispanics embrace Trump, Elon Musk's role, blue states shifting right on crime, Kamala falling flat, etc. Comedian and podcaster Bridget Phetasy (Spokeswoman for the "Politically Homeless") joins me to explore all the themes and storylines around the 2024 election and the historical dynamics underlying it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3:25 - Joe Rogan and Racial Slurs 17:32 - Spotify and Words as a Safety Issue 44:17 - Democratic Governors, Political Shifts and Dropping Mask Mandates 58:38 - Interview: Shawn Stevenson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Middle East: Lee Smith is an elite geo-political analyst who has been ahead of the curve on nearly every foreign policy issue of the past decade. His recent piece "Killing Nasrallah" cogently explains the motives, mechanics, results, and impact of Israel's assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. He joins me to discuss the recent developments and future projections for the war in the Middle East. Gender Politics: The media keeps rolling out pieces on how "nice guy" liberals like Tim Walz & Douglas Emhoff represent the "New Masculinity". What is this new masculinity they speak of and is this election a referendum on this new concept of masculinity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's staged shift at McDonald's has dominated the news cycle all week, with his fans wildly exuberant and the media predictably losing its mind. What does this tell us about how the race is shaping up? The biggest story you are NOT hearing about is the exposure of falsehoods peddled by the transgender movement, revealed in a Supreme Court case. These are so scandalous they have even inspired notorious Trump-hater Andrew Sullivan to consider voting for him. Katherine Dee is a brilliant culture writer and she joins me to discuss some of her best pieces including an exploration of Tumblr's role in the Woke revolution, her beliefs on claims of "cultural stagnation", and "politicians as social media personalities" and responsive fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 weeks into the Israel-Palestine conflict we take a look at which narratives have taken hold. In particular, the many false equivalencies commentators attempt to apply to the 2 sides. Free speech advocates warned progressives for years that Cancel Culture was a bad idea. They were dismissed. Now that progressives are experiencing professional and social consequences for their support of Hamas, these progressives are getting a taste of their own medicine.  A number of major tech figures are calling out Tik Tok for poisoning the discourse around the Middle East conflict among the youth - and even suggesting Donald Trump was right to try to ban it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices