Zero Hour with James Poulos

Ep 101 | Trump’s Plan to Free American Farmers from the Food Cartel | Joel Salatin

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Joel Salatin — the self-described "Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer" — joins James Poulos on "Zero Hour" to expose how America's farming system went off the rails. Salatin shares the story of revitalizing his Virginia farm by embracing natural systems, local markets, and regenerative agriculture, instead of government subsidies and chemical dependence. They discuss the roots of America's health crisis, why our food supply chains are dangerously fragile, and why restoring food freedom through neighbor-to-neighbor transactions could save our nation. Salatin lays out his "Food Emancipation Proclamation," warns against top-down government fixes, and explains why the future of America depends on rebuilding local, decentralized food economies. From RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" movement to Trump's potential role in freeing the food system, this is a powerful conversation about food, freedom, faith, and America's future.

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Ep 100 | Ana Kasparian: 'I’m Done with the Democratic Party' | Ana Kasparian

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Ana Kasparian, co-host of "The Young Turks," joins James Poulos to discuss the collapse of Democratic credibility, political homelessness, and corporate rot. What is behind the fall of both the Democrat and Republican Parties? As the establishment becomes more disillusioned, Americans are sick of seeing candidates like Kamala Harris cozy up to politicians like Dick Cheney. California continues to fall under the Democrat leadership of Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass, leading to a new homelessness-industrial complex and misleading constituents on crime and immigration. Will the neoliberal activists lead a quiet coup inside the Democrat Party? Is RFK Jr.’s switch a signal of the media industry’s crumbling influence?

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Ep 99 | Behind the Collapse of Legacy Sports Media | Sage Steele

Sun, 25 May 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Former ESPN anchor and reporter Sage Steele joins James Poulos to discuss the current state of sports media, cancel culture, faith, and politics in America. Steele opens up about what really happens behind the scenes at ESPN. From political bias to double standards, Steele has taken a stand against the mainstream media norm. After helping on the Trump campaign, she has inspired more people to be politically courageous in sports by taking a stand against the COVID mandates and Obama’s identity politics. She discusses leading the fight against cancel culture and media conformity while seeing faith make a comeback in shaping America’s political future.

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Ep 98 | How Teachers' Unions Are Protecting Predators, Not Students | Ryan Walters

Sun, 18 May 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters joins James Poulos to discuss the war over America’s future. From putting Bibles back into classrooms to fighting teachers' unions and woke indoctrination, Walters has a bold vision for reclaiming public education and restoring Judeo-Christian values in America’s schools. He continues to fight the woke Left by banning pornographic content in libraries, restoring parental rights, and launching the first religious charter school in the country. With Trump’s victory in 2024, education reform has become a central issue for the MAGA movement.

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Ep 97 | Why AI Will Kill Bad Music, Not Real Artists | Stephen Limbaugh

Sun, 11 May 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Stephen Limbaugh, composer and concert pianist, joins James Poulos to discuss the new era of the arts. After having work performed by the Russian Philharmonic and being featured at the White House and Golden Globes, Limbaugh is releasing an upcoming symphony for America’s 250th birthday. They discuss how classical music, film scores, and American identity intersect, creating artistic inspiration that can’t be replaced by AI. Limbaugh explains how identity can be expressed through melody and how great composers help us hear the soul of a nation. From Beethoven to "Baby Shark," the future of art is blurred by technological innovations in a changing digital age.

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Ep 96 | 'The Circus' Creator: 'I Got to Pull Back the Curtain' on Charlie Kirk | Mark McKinnon

Sun, 04 May 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Mark McKinnon, political strategist to George W. Bush and John McCain, joins James Poulos to discuss how he went from politics to creating Showtime’s "The Circus." They break down the new era of politics, media, and digital manipulation being seen in AI-driven campaigns. Gen Z’s main form of activism is via TikTok, leading to increased disinformation, personalization, and storytelling that have been reshaping American democracy and leading to a rise of conservative Gen Z support. After a new wave of Trump populism, Hollywood has steadily been collapsing, while the mainstream media continues to lose touch with reality, leaving a vacuum in how Americans consume information.

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Ep 95 | Texas vs. the Cartel: The DEADLY Border Showdown | Greg Sindelar

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins James Poulos to discuss the future of conservatism in Trump’s America. They discuss how the new administration will work with states like Texas to tackle issues like border security, immigration reform, and cartel violence. Will Trump dismantle the administrative state? How will this and the rise of AI change public education? This new era of American politics is confronting the rise of tech-authoritarianism as the American spirit makes a comeback in a post-woke America.

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Ep 94 | 'The Young Turks' Founder Admits Conservatives Were Right About the Deep State All Along | Cenk Uygur

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Cenk Uygur, founder of "The Young Turks," joins James Poulos to discuss populism, media bias, the deep state, and the future of American politics. As someone who was critical of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Cenk argues the real war is against the establishment leading to a collapse of credibility from both the Republican and Democrat Parties. Corporate money, political corruption, and foreign lobbying are threatening free speech, and Americans are finally pushing back against the establishment. They discuss the current populist movement and the illusion that mainstream media is trying to push. The 2024 election proved that the political bubble is bursting and common sense is returning — something Trump has shown by appointing people like RFK Jr. and Elon Musk. Whether on the Right or Left, most Americans can agree on moderate issues like paid family leave, anti-war foreign policy, drug price reform, and breaking up corporate influence.

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Ep 93 | Did Stallone Just Give Hollywood a KNOCKOUT Punch in New Film? | Dick Boyce

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Dick Boyce, investor and entrepreneur, joins James Poulos to discuss his latest film, “Lost on a Mountain in Maine.” Co-produced with Sylvester Stallone, the story spans multiple generations and returns cinema to a time before smartphones, helicopter parenting, and digital overload. As Hollywood continues to decline, faith-based indie films like those produced by Angel Studios indicate a cultural shift toward meritocracy, resilience, and family values. Boyce also mentions the union overreach in industries like Hollywood, which has limited creativity and the ability to produce movies the audience wants to see. They also discuss the importance of private equity and the impact of AI on jobs. Companies lost productivity and value by pushing DEI and ESG, which were worsened by COVID-19.

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Ep 92 | The REAL Reason Trump Won Pennsylvania | Cliff Maloney

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Cliff Maloney, founder of PA Chase, joins James Poulos to discuss how Pennsylvania became the decisive state in Donald Trump’s 2024 victory. He reveals the behind-the-scenes of how PA Chase set records knocking on over 500,000 doors and building a massive grassroots campaign. The group found that JD Vance surprisingly resonated with working-class voters, being from a blue-collar background. They also saw an unexpected surge of support from black male voters in Philadelphia who disliked Kamala Harris for being unrelatable and inauthentic. With the help of other grassroots organizations like Turning Point USA and Scott Presler, Pennsylvania made history this election cycle.

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Ep 91 | White House Adviser Reveals RFK Jr.’s Plan to Expose the Medical Deep State | Calley Means

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0000

America’s health crisis is worse than you think. Calley Means, White House health adviser, joins James Poulos to discuss how corporate cronyism and corruption in the food and pharma industries are making Americans, especially children, more sick for profit. Means exposes how corporate lobbying and financial incentives poison Americans. Our food system has been weaponized to be addictive, contributing to skyrocketing rates of obesity, chronic disease, and mental health decline. The COVID-19 lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and information censorship showed the dangers of centralized health authority and gave rise to the MAHA movement. The Trump administration is changing the way we see scientific transparency and health freedoms with the appointments of Jay Bhattacharya to the NIH and RFK Jr. to HHS. Means argues we need to incentivize health and shift government programs like Medicare/Medicaid and food stamps to healthier alternatives.

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Ep 90 | Wikipedia Scandal Exposed: Big Tech Manipulates What You See | Larry Sanger

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Wikipedia is no longer what it used to be. Co-founder Larry Sanger joins James Poulos to discuss how Big Tech hijacked the website to push establishment narratives and increased censorship. Sanger explains the deep biases within Wikipedia, the war on free information, and why the platform can no longer be trusted. With the rise of AI misinformation and the government’s need for control over knowledge, Sanger discusses how the internet has been manipulated before our very eyes, turning Wikipedia into a propaganda machine. What does this mean for the future of one of the largest encyclopedic search engines? With Big Tech’s control over “neutrality” and data preservation, the internet is no longer a free space for information.

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Ep 89 | Trump’s Great Awakening: Why Americans Rejected Wokeness | Scott Adams

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0000

“If AI becomes AGI, how will we ignore its advice when it’s smarter than us?” Scott Adams, creator of "Dilbert," joins James Poulos to break down the rise of AI and the fall of DEI as wokeness has reached its breaking point. Adams discusses how AI will inevitably replace Hollywood as a tool of government brainwashing and why AI will never replace human creativity. He predicts that we can see a resurgence of art to parallel the rise of complexity in digital technology. After his bold predictions on Trump’s political resurgence have come true, Adams also predicts the future of Bitcoin’s role in the economy and why the national debt crisis is unsustainable.

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Ep 88 | ADDICTED for Life: How Big Tech Is Poisoning Your Kids | Clare Morell

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Should parents take away smartphones completely? What is the alternative to screen-time limits and social media? Clare Morell, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins James Poulos to discuss how social media addiction is destroying our kids. In an ever-changing digital landscape, parents have been caught off guard by the hidden dangers of smartphones, TikTok, Instagram, and digital addiction. Morell breaks down why Big Tech companies intentionally design apps to be addictive and overpower kids’ dopamine receptors, leading to uncontrolled dopamine addictions. Social media has been directly linked to teen mental health, increasing depression, anxiety, and self-harm in teens. They talk about kids' exposure to pornography, the rise of gaming addiction, and online gambling. The psychological effects of dopamine-driven platforms like YouTube and Snapchat are still being studied, but Morell has hope that Trump’s resurgence brings an end to the Democrats advocating for child privacy rights, allowing parents to take control and protect their children.

Ep 87 | Why the West Is Losing the Culture War | Jonathan Pageau

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Jonathan Pageau, author, artist, and writer, joins James Poulos to discuss how Western civilization is collapsing into chaos. From woke ideology to digital disincarnation, we are seeing a carnival-like level of chaos in which purpose, tradition, and identity are melting away. They discuss America’s cultural pendulum swings, the impact of AI and social media on identity, and Hollywood’s war on tradition. Is there any hope for a spiritual and cultural revival? Can we escape Big Tech’s grip on our lives and rediscover real participation in community in the middle of a culture war?

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Ep 86 | The Bitcoin War: How Governments Are Rigging the System | Logan Allen

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Logan Allen, founder and CEO of Zorp Corp, joins James Poulos to uncover the truth about cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, energy control, bureaucratic control, and the war over technology. Can we reclaim digital freedom? Or are we stuck in a government-surveilled, bureaucratic future? Allen explains why most of crypto is a scam and how Bitcoin’s proof of work is our key to decentralized power. Governments and corporations use energy scarcity to maintain control. As Silicon Valley and the D.C. “Paper Belt” fight over the future — the worship of technology vs. bureaucracy — crypto continues to be a political battleground, threatening centralized control with a decentralized economic model. Are companies like Zorp Corp the future of critical infrastructure and crypto? Or will bureaucracy stand in the way as decentralization threatens its power?

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Ep 85 | Trump's Plan to Clean Up the Middle East Mess Biden & Obama Left | Jacob Siegel

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Jacob Siegel, senior writer at Tablet magazine, joins James Poulos to break down Israel’s shocking technological advantage in information warfare. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime was a geopolitical earthquake, driven by Israel’s use of advanced intelligence and precision strikes — without the need for large-scale military invasions. This Middle East power shift took the world by surprise. As Israel reshapes the battlefield, Iran’s influence crumbles, and Obama and Biden’s foreign policy missteps come to light. With AI and digital warfare changing the future of global conflicts, will Trump double down on reshaping U.S. foreign policy — or pull out of the Middle East entirely?

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Ep 84 | Elon-Trump Domination: How Much POWER Does Silicon Valley Have? | Sohrab Ahmari

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Sohrab Ahmari, founder and editor of Compact, joins James Poulos to discuss the new Trump era of nationalism and populism centered on workers, tariffs, and immigration policy. As Trump brings Elon Musk into the conversation, conservatives are divided over Musk’s libertarian, techno-utopian vision where AI and free markets drive the future. Will these two visions clash in the near future? Ahmari warns that private power like Big Tech and leaders like Elon Musk can be just as dangerous as government overreach — something libertarians need to take note of. With corporate influence, Section 230, woke capitalism, and the rise of digital censorship still shaping the political landscape, conservatives must decide: Should they trust Musk or challenge him?

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Ep 83 | How Trump Is BREAKING the Racist DEI Caste System | Jeremy Carl

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

James Poulos and former Stanford research fellow Jeremy Carl dive into what the future of DEI in America will look like under President Trump. Carl outlines how foreigners used to immigrate to America because it was the “land of opportunity,” with the intention of building their lives and contributing to our country. But now, it has turned into a free-for-all with massive criminal outbreaks due to the illegal immigrants who were allowed to enter the U.S. The possibility of all this DEI craziness being wiped out by President Trump is strong, but will he be able to return a sense of normalcy?

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Ep 82 | How This Entrepreneur Went from a 0.9 GPA to Harvard Professor | Todd Rose

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Todd Rose sits down with James Poulos in this

exclusive interview to lay down the blueprint for success. Rose shares his

rags-to-riches story of how he went from being a 0.9 GPA student to becoming a

Harvard professor and eventually starting his own company, a think tank called

Populace. Poulos and Rose also discuss the importance of rejecting the herd

mentality and embracing individual exceptionalism.

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Ep 81 | MAHA & Jesus: Why America Is Undergoing Radical Transformation I Nicole Shanahan

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000

In this exclusive interview with RFK’s former running mate,

Nicole Shanahan, James Poulos sits down with her at Turning Point’s AmericaFest

2024 to discuss the upcoming transformation that America is about to undergo.

Shanahan expresses her optimism about the future of our country and how she

believes there will a huge shift in pop culture and a spiritual renewal across

America. They also discuss who can and can’t be trusted to handle and lead the

future of technology and how we can’t trust the elites to be in charge of

something so vital. Will Donald Trump, RFK, and the rest of the new MAGA team

be able to rebuild America?

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Ep 80 | Is RFK Jr. Making Environmentalism a Conservative Issue? I Benji Backer

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000

James Poulos and Benji Backer, an environmentalist and author of

“ The Conservative Environmentalist,” discuss RFK’s involvement with the Trump

administration and how he is trying to change conservatives' minds on

environmentalism. Poulos and Backer analyze how the U.S. government has been

neglecting the well-being of our country, so much so that environmentalism

needs to be paid attention to in the upcoming months, especially following the

tragedy of the wildfires in California. Backer also shares his journey in

becoming one of the biggest young conservative voices out there today and the

process of writing his book.

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Ep 79 | Is Michael Knowles a Santa Denier?! I Michael Knowles

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0000

James Poulos is joined by Michael Knowles, host of the Daily Wire’s “The Michael Knowles Show,” to talk everything from tobacco to Santa Claus. Knowles dives into how it has been owning his own cigar company and how nicotine is becoming a trend to increase mental performance within the younger generations. Additionally, they share their opinions on the Hunter Biden pardon, how it only exposes the corruption and hypocrisy within the Democrat Party, and how the pardon on Hunter could impact future elections for the liberals. Knowles and Poulos also emphasize the need for religious faith in a modern society that is so dominated by technology and the moral implications of IVF on future generations.

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Ep 78 | Co-Founder Reveals Why Angel Studios IS the New Hollywood | Jeff Harmon

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0000

James Poulos is joined by Jeff Harmon, co-founder of the Utah-based production company Angel Studios, to discuss the studio's new film, "Homestead," which was released on December 20. The film is set in a postapocalyptic Los Angeles, where a nuclear bomb has been detonated and sent the country into total chaos. Poulos and Harmon also discuss whether or not Hollywood will become obsolete and the corruption inside Hollywood that is harming the film industry. Is Angel Studios carving the path for the future of independent, faith-based film?

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Ep 77 | Can President Trump Fix New York City’s Broken Justice System? | Rafael Mangual

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0000

James Poulos and Rafael Mangual, a head of research at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, break down the Daniel Penny case and how it is changing for the better the NYC justice system that has been broken for so long. They also cover the UnitedHealthcare case and how the media is glorifying and supporting the alleged killer. What has happened to New York City? Will Trump and his powerhouse administration be able to step in and restore the city to its former glory?

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Ep 76 | Why Donald Trump Wasn't REALLY in Charge in 2016 I Samo Burja

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0000

James Poulos and Samo Burja, an entrepreneur and political researcher, dive into the decline of American government throughout the last century, associating it with bureaucracies becoming outdated and modern society shifting away from traditional practices. They also discuss the future of the country under Donald Trump’s presidency and whether or not there has been too much damage done by the Biden administration to restore the U.S. to its former glory. Yes, there is hope for a bright future ahead, but can Trump and his team of “Avengers,” including RFK Jr. and Elon Musk, rebuild what Joe Biden and Kamala Harris destroyed?

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Ep 75 | Is It Too Late to Escape Techno-Slavery? I Michael Cernovich

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0000

James Poulos and Michael Cernovich, independent filmmaker and author of "Gorilla Mindset," discuss the concepts of time, end times, and Western culture’s narrowed view of history. They break down the philosophical idea that time periods over the course of history have deteriorated rather than thrived, referring back to examples such as the collapse of the Soviet Union. Cernovich criticizes the mentality of our modern society and how people seek fulfillment through things like porn and social media rather than religion and family. Poulos and Cernovich also cover the dangers of modern technology and how AI has the potential to take over our lives. Are we doomed to rely on technology for the rest of our lives, or is there a way to stop humanity from relying on technology in our everyday lives?

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Ep 74 | Insider Exposes How the ACLU Became CORRUPTED I Nadine Strossen

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, debates James Poulos on the issue of freedom of speech being controlled by the government. She breaks down the corruption happening inside the ACLU and how the organization has lost its way in recent years. She also argues that the government only promotes freedom of speech if it benefits its party’s beliefs and that it discourages rebuttal or disagreement from opposing sides. Poulos and Strossen question whether the Trump administration, specifically Elon Musk, will be able to change this narrative or if this issue will continue into 2025 and beyond.

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Ep 73 | How Trump’s Victory Proves That Legacy Media Is FINISHED I Sharyl Attkisson

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Sharyl Attkisson, a five-time Emmy-winning journalist and talk show host, joins James Poulos to discuss the future of independent journalism and the direction that it will head in the coming years. With Donald Trump’s victory, the path ahead is looking bright for the future of independent, truthful media — especially with Trump and Elon Musk, the king of X, joining forces. Will we finally be able to speak our minds more freely, or will the left-wing media giants like CNN, NBC, and ABC try to step in and continue silencing us? Hear what the experts have to say on this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 72 | The Reign of the Libs Is OVER I Sen. Rand Paul

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0000

The results of this long-anticipated election are finally here, bringing a sweeping victory for the Republicans. James Poulos and Sen. Rand Paul reflect on some of the most pressing issues of the last four years, such as the fearmongering around COVID in 2020, the lies legacy media pushed on us about the COVID vaccine, the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the multiple assassination attempts against President Trump earlier this year. Now, with a bright future ahead of us and hope being restored to the American people, they discuss the strides that President Trump and his team will make in the coming months. It’s the end of an era but the start of something beautiful for our country.

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Ep 71 | Polling Insider Reveals What the Election Polls AREN'T Telling You I Henry Olsen

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0000

This presidential election is arguably the most important one of our lives. But with so much controversy surrounding it, how can we know? Henry Olsen, host of the "Beyond the Polls" podcast, joins James Poulos to give us a preview on where the polls currently stand. They give their thoughts on what will happen to the country after this historical week and discuss the most controversial issues surrounding this year’s election, such as abortion rights, Elon Musk endorsing Trump, and the role of Christian voters in this election. Henry also emphasizes the importance of polls and how they will determine whether or not Trump will take the victory over Kamala and be able to Make America Great Again.

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Ep 70 | Kamala’s Campaign Is the GAYEST in Election History I Sara Gonzales

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Sara Gonzales, host of BlazeTV’s “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered” and everyone’s favorite spicy Latina, joins James Poulos to talk all things revolving around this historical election season. Sara shares her predictions for the 2024 election and how the outcome decides the future of America, her thoughts on the “UFC Bros” such as Joe Rogan being pro-RFK rather than pro-Trump, and the scandal involving the Harris-Walz campaign offering TikTokers money to promote the campaign, and they even compare Kamala Harris to ... a box of packing peanuts?! This episode of "Zero Hour" is hilarious, informative, and a must-watch before such a pivotal election.

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Ep 69 | This Former Pro Athlete Is on a Mission to SAVE Women's Sports I Jennifer Sey

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Jennifer Sey, former pro athlete and brand president of Levi’s turned founder of XX-XY Athletics, joins James on the latest episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss her time as a pro gymnast, moving from California to Colorado during quarantine, and how she decided to leave the corporate scene and start her own clothing line. They also discuss Jennifer's experience being a part of the groundbreaking documentary "Athlete A," which provided a behind-the-scenes look at the abuse happening inside the sport of gymnastics. James and Jennifer also tackle modern issues such as the corruption at the Paris Olympics, the future of corporate America, and the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title IX. Is there hope for the future as we look toward the upcoming election, or will women’s sports never be the same?

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Ep 68 | Was the Media Responsible for the Assassination Attempts Against Trump? I Jill Savage

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Jill Savage, host of BlazeTV’s "Blaze News Tonight," joins James Poulos to discuss a variety of modern issues such as the censoring of free speech in the U.K., the fake news surrounding the upcoming election, how Tucker Carlson is changing the podcast game, Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, and so much more. Jill also shares her experience speaking to Lara Trump on a recent episode of "Blaze News Tonight" and how Donald Trump and his family are impacting the media. With the presidential election looming, is there hope for the preservation of free speech? Or will the radical Left completely take over the media and silence us? Find out the truth on this must-see episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 67 | WAKE UP! The American Dream Is DEAD

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Chris Arnade, Wall Street bond trader turned backpacker, shares his stories of traveling the world and his philosophical findings along the way with James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour." Chris and James dive into the modern issues in America and how there is a growing culture war between the elites and the rest of the country. They discuss how as the golden age of the U.S. has faded away, people like Hunter S. Thompson are few and far between and how Trump can take the country back to its glory days. Chris emphasizes the issues of overeducation in U.S. schools and how it is leading to a rapid decline in mental health among Generation Z.

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Ep 66 | Why Hezbollah Is a Bigger Threat Than You Think

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Israel Defense Forces veteran and best-selling author Mark Helprin joins James Poulos on this hard-hitting episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss the impact of Hezbollah and Iran’s conflict on Israel, how the Biden and Obama administrations have contributed to the current state of the country, and why the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu is essential for Israel’s survival. Are Israel, Hamas, and now Hezbollah headed toward a nuclear war that could spread to America? Or is there still time for America to step in and prevent it?

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Ep 65 | EXCLUSIVE: British Rapper M.I.A.'s New Fashion Line Protects YOU from Big Tech

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Grammy Award-winning rapper M.I.A. sits down with James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour" to break down her newest venture, OHMNI, a fashion line designed by her to protect you from harmful signals caused by Big Tech. They also cover heavy topics such as the issues of therapy addiction in the West, the tyranny in the U.K., how Elon Musk's SpaceX is contributing to the rise of technology, and how modern music is becoming less and less organic. Will M.I.A.’s predictions for a Big Tech takeover turn out to be true, or can we avoid that outcome by unplugging and going back to our roots?

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Ep 64 | Are We All Racist? I Matt Walsh

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Matt Walsh, host at the Daily Wire, joins James Poulos to discuss his new controversial movie, "Am I Racist?" and the pressure society puts on people to push systemic racism. As the left uses racism as a tool for control, Walsh is pushing back and giving his audience the best response: Ignore it. They discuss how traditional conservative responses are ineffective and how modern conservatives need a more assertive stance. They also talk about the controversy around DEI initiatives and their cultural impact. Will the 2024 presidential election be a fair fight? Or will either side use identity politics to promote a particular narrative?

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Ep 63 | EXPOSING China's Most Powerful Weapon Against America

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, joins James Poulos to discuss China's plan for global domination and the Chinese Communist Party's influence in the U.S. Sobolik explains how America can fight back in this cold war. With Xi Jinping's dangerous plans to claim economic and military supremacy, will Trump be able to salvage the remains of our broken country and restore it to its glory days, or will Kamala’s administration send us into World War III? They also discuss the inner workings of the power play between the U.S. and foreign countries like Russia and why America needs to up its defense to preserve our safety and freedom.

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Ep 62 | Are Humans Facing Extinction? | Malcolm Collins

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Malcolm Collins, education reformer and pronatalist, joins James Poulos to discuss the global fertility crisis and the future implications of declining birth rates. In places like South Korea and Latin America, fertility rates decline as countries scramble for solutions like immigration and financial incentives. As culture shifts and people value different lifestyles, Collins argues that urban culture is the parasitic force behind declining birth rates. The two discuss controversial parenting techniques like corporal punishment and technology for toddlers. They explain the dangers of extreme technological engagement and the negative effects it has on spirituality. Collins emphasizes the importance of personal and parental responsibility to protect children.

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Ep 61 | The Most 'DANGEROUS' Philosopher in the World?! | Michael Millerman

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Michael Millerman, author of "Inside 'Putin’s Brain'," joins James Poulos to discuss his research on Aleksandr Dugin and how he translated his philosophical works from Russian. Dugin has been referred to as “the most dangerous philosopher in the world” and “Putin’s brain” many times due to his strong influence on Vladimir Putin. From "The Fourth Political Theory" to the crisis of modernity, Millerman explains how Dugin’s analyses have shaped Russia’s morality and Putin’s policies. They also discuss the difference between anti-Western ideology in Russia and that in regimes like Iran. Under Dugin’s influence, Russia awkwardly sits between the United States and China geopolitically while also trying to preserve humanity through traditional values. The two contrast Western philosophers with philosophers like Dugin, Martin Heidegger, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Millerman stresses the importance of studying philosophy to help shape rationality in politics and society.

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Ep 60 | The REAL Reason George Santos Was Expelled from Congress

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0000

George Santos joins James Poulos to explain the real reason he was expelled from Congress and brutally roast his least favorite members of Congress. Santos explains the corruption behind his expulsion and his looming trial in September. From Eric Swalwell to Dan Crenshaw, Santos goes down his list of congressional corruption and congressional hypocrisy in D.C. He also exposes mainstream media outlets like CNN, MSNBC, Fox, and OANN for capitalizing on Donald Trump’s headlines after their viewership started to tank. The two discuss Trump derangement syndrome vs. MAGA and how mainstream media hosts like Rachel Maddow would be bankrupt without him. Both Santos and Poulos worked on the Blaze Original “Bought and Paid For,” exposing the insider trading in D.C. with Matt Gaetz and Chip Roy.

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Ep 59 | WAR: Elon Musk BATTLES Global Censorship Cartel | Allum Bokhari

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Allum Bokhari, managing director at the Foundation for Freedom Online, joins James Poulos to discuss how social media platforms quickly turned to censor any mention of the attempted assassination on Donald Trump. Since the peak of censorship in 2020, platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and others have increasingly bowed to advertiser pressure. Bokhari discusses an upcoming report by the Foundation for Freedom Online that exposes this censorship and the power advertisers hold over free speech. The World Federation of Advertisers, a group that represents 90% of all advertising spent worldwide, has financially throttled media companies that don’t comply with its “brand safety.” A cabal of six global advertising agencies are blacklisting conservative media groups and even X itself in order to avoid mass consumer boycotts. Elon Musk transformed Twitter into X and has challenged the establishment by allowing new elites to push back against the old financial elites. Mark Zuckerberg’s recent support for Trump also shows the shifting sentiment in Silicon Valley toward Trump.

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Ep 58 | The REAL Olympic Spirit: The Mother Who Ran 100 Miles & WON | Jasmin Paris

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Jasmin Paris, mother, clinical academic, small animal vet, teacher, AND ultramarathon runner, joins James Poulos to discuss how she does it all. After being the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, a 100-mile ultramarathon, she explains how she prepared for the 60-hour race. Paris is the epitome of Olympic spirit without being an Olympic athlete. She talks about the intense training needed for a race that spans multiple days and how she got started running as child. Paris explains how running is a much-needed break from the pressures of society and how she is planning to raise her kids to appreciate nature and the outdoors. Her career as a champion in ultramarathon running, fell running, and sky running led her to winning multiple titles including the Spine Race while also balancing the pressures of being a clinical academic and mother.

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Ep 57 | Do Child Predators Deserve the Death Penalty? | Robby Starbuck

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Robby Starbuck, director and creator of "The War on Children," joins James Poulos to discuss how we’ve made the world a worse place for children’s well-being and safety. They discuss everything from moral corruption in schools led by woke teachers to over-sexualization and over-medicalization of children starting from a young age. Parents have tried to radically change their children’s lives for the better while losing the traditional values that keep children safe. Robby argues that we should bring back the death penalty for child rapists while arguing our country has lost its ability to incentivize. They also talk about how politics and art are intertwined and how creative artists in America are lost right now as Hollywood and internet Influencers are supported by two failing models. Now that stars like Diddy, Jeffrey Epstein, and even MrBeast’s Ava Kris Tyson have been accused of sexually predatory behavior, Robby argues that Hollywood and the internet are extremely dangerous for kids. While seeing Elon Musk’s own child fall victim to woke gender ideology, it's time for parents all over the country to step up and protect kids.

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Ep 56 | How Small Business Underdogs Are DESTROYING Big Tech Giants

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Peter Gietl, managing editor of Return and Frontier magazine at Blaze Media, joins James Poulos to discuss the increasing tension between centralized Big Tech and the rising influence of small tech companies. As Americans return to a frontier mentality, they are seeking out new ways to live and think, driven by technological advancements. They also discuss the challenges and potential opportunities of AI and how Silicon Valley is turning more libertarian. Gietl talks about the future of Return and how Blaze Media is covering Big Tech, digital privacy, and digital surveillance by championing breaking news that emphasizes humanity and freedom. When tech bros and dirty journalists combine, how do you know what information to trust? AI and a collective consciousness on the internet may be nefarious but may also be our only option for sourcing truth in journalism. Gietl argues the biggest challenge in facing bad-faith leaders like Sam Altman (OpenAI), Elon Musk (Neuralink), and Mark Zuckerberg is preventing them from monopolizing the technology.

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Ep 55 | Why Anti-Racist Activists Should LOVE School Choice

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children, joins James Poulos to discuss America’s broken education system and what you can do about it. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the shortcomings and corruption in our education system. Students across the country saw declining reading and math skills, while teachers' unions used the lockdown to secure additional funding. Schultz argues that school choice is the key to increasing competition between public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, and private schools. By giving parents the ability to control their child’s education, they are more likely to invest in their success. Outside public schools, classrooms are smaller and teachers are able to be transparent about the curriculum and culture in their classrooms, leading to fewer “woke teachers.” Is technology in the classroom distracting? Or can schools use edtech and AI to monitor students’ progress?

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Ep 54 | Will THIS Weakness Cause America to Lose World War III?

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Richard Jackson, Oklahoma deputy attorney general for cybersecurity technology and digital assets, joins James Poulos to discuss what the government can do at the state level to protect the digital rights of Americans. As the United States struggles to compete technologically with China, the U.S. government is even farther behind protecting the digital infrastructure we have. For years the U.S. has prioritized ground military combat and did not innovate or advance tech as China has. Jackson argues that our current blind reliance on technology has left a lot of weak points that make us susceptible to attacks. His work emphasizes cybersecurity and digital information defense to protect against digital attacks at the state level. They also discuss how the United States Cyber Command and Space Command are great predictors of how the World War III will go. With U.S. satellites and Elon Musk’s Starlink, Jackson has hope that the U.S. government is cooperating with industry to narrow the gap between us and China.

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EP 53 | The Predatory Monopoly that Will STARVE Your Family

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Austin Frerick, expert on agricultural and antitrust policy, joins James Poulos to discuss the dark future of food and the current monopolies destroying the American food system. As Americans struggle to afford healthy options, massive multinational corporations like PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, and Nestle continue to raise prices and lower the quality of food. But what does this mean for the agricultural industry? American ranchers and farmers are struggling to compete. The two discuss the growing "Excel mindset" that businessmen like Martin Shkreli employ to maximize profits. Frerick argues that large corporations are pushing out mom-and-pop shops in every corner of the food industry, including butchers and meatpacking, while simultaneously destroying culture. They discuss the negative impact of the Farm Bill and how Wall Street and Big Agriculture continue to charge more and pay farmers less.

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Ep 52 | Will THIS Be the Pathway to Victory for Donald Trump?

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Saurabh Sharma, president and cofounder of the American Moment, joins James Poulos to discuss how his organization is building a new government in the bureaucracy from the bottom up. They discuss their predictions for Trump winning the 2024 election based on his current campaign success. Can Trump fill his administration with strong advisors like Bob Lighthizer and fix the U.S. economy? Sharma argues that “Silicon Valley bros” are more likely to vote for Trump than the independent candidate RFK Jr. Saurabh claims that election integrity is a structural stronghold for the Left as the electoral college is for the Right. They also discuss the push for American National Conservatism (Yoram Hazony’s project) and how the Left has used globalization and internationalism as justification to increase the federal government’s power while not paying attention to the consequences of globalizing. Germany, the U.K., Ireland, and France are struggling against their government’s mass-migration policies, which Sharma sees as a warning to the U.S.

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Ep 51 | Are Private Schools Worse than Public Schools?

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Aiden Buzzetti, president of the 1776 Project, joins James Poulos to discuss how parents can take their child’s education into their own hands. Aiden speaks of the work that the 1776 Project is doing and how it has been able to reform school boards to push out woke, progressive curricula that ideologically brainwash children. The 1776 Project is a national political action committee that is dedicated to electing conservative school board members. With an overreliance on academia, millions of Americans have been left overqualified and overeducated. Students are being educated based on ideologies and critical theory determined by woke school boards. Children are becoming more dependent on computers and phones and becoming increasingly addicted to technology in schools. There is an overuse of technology in the classroom, which has led policymakers like Ted Cruz to push for tech-free classrooms. How can parents shift their expectations and allow their kids to choose an alternative education path? School choice opened doors for parents to choose private or charter schools, but private schools are able to educate without restrictions, making it even harder for parents to know what their children are learning.

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Ep 50 | Why Ann Coulter Is SO MAD at Donald Trump

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Ann Coulter joins James Poulos to discuss how the Republican Party dropped the ball in 2016 by not delivering on campaign promises after winning the election. Up front, the conservative female firebrand says Trump failed to curb immigration and finish building the wall. Because of this, Coulter argues Trump would be equally as bad for the country as Biden. She discusses her turbulent relationship with the former president and why she thinks he will not win again in the 2024 election. Immigration from Mexico and South America continues to rise as middle-class Americans suffer financially to support government programs and pay high taxes. After seeing Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis attempt to campaign, Coulter argues that politicians are prioritizing foreign relations over domestic issues. They also discuss whether white men are being openly discriminated against and how GOP leaders like Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott are continuing to lose voters by selling out and flip-flopping on basic conservative principles.

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Ep 49 | Accelerationism: Silicon Valley’s Hidden Marxist Agenda

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Samuel Hammond, senior economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, joins James Poulos as a tech innovation expert. They discuss what effective accelerationism (e/acc) is and its oppositional defiance to effective altruism. Artificial intelligence continues to develop and tends to favor a globalist society. Will our future look more like Nick Land’s digital utopia or Ray Kurzweil’s transhumanist singularity? Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has warned us about the merging of man and machine. Can we slow down innovation enough to regulate it? Or will that push us toward globalization and eventually to hyper-globalization? The EU has already tried to step in and slow AI’s progress, but the U.S. has been in gridlock trying to pass legislation. We could be leaning toward centralization through the rise of populism, but it seems Silicon Valley has its own agenda accelerating tech to reach a blend of transhumanism and Marxism.

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Ep 48 | 'The Patriarchy Works!' Jason Whitlock Debates the 19th Amendment

Sun, 26 May 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Jason Whitlock, host of "Fearless" on Blaze Media, joins James Poulos to discuss why he wades into the "repeal the 19th Amendment" debate and why he believes “the patriarchy actually works.” They discuss his proposal for a reformed amendment that allows families to vote instead of single persons. Pro golfer Scottie Scheffler broke news by getting arrested prior to the second round of the PGA Championship. In other sports news, Harrison Butker from the Kansas City Chiefs gave a commencement speech at Benedictine College, where he praised stay-at-home moms and homemakers. Nikola Jokic and Caitlin Clark are blowing up the NBA and WNBA, while Tom Brady’s roast took mainstream media by storm, featuring brutal roasts from Nikki Glaser and Kim Kardashian. What does this mean for the future of sports? Will sports professionals be able to express their personal opinions without fear of cancellation? Or will we be able to separate the art from the artist?

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Ep 47 | Is Christianity a Cult? | John Davidson

Sun, 19 May 2024 23:00:00 -0000

John Davidson, author of "Pagan America," joins James Poulos to discuss the rise of paganism in America. Despite American history being rooted in a Christian society, there is a constant push and pull between Christianity and modern-day paganism. Is Christianity the answer for moral structure in today’s society? Or is it too much like a cult? Non-believers often feel like there is a high barrier to entry to any denomination with community and structure. Are the pursuit of justice and social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and Pride enough to hold morality for non-believers? Modern-day paganism will look different from old occult practices of witchcraft, spirituality, and idol worship. It will likely be a government-led effort to silence Christians in order to protect government institutions.

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Ep 46 | Evidence Barack Obama SECRETLY Controls the White House!

Sun, 12 May 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Christopher Bedford, senior politics editor and D.C. correspondent for Blaze Media, joins James Poulos to discuss the recent decline of American cities. While Washington, D.C.’s leadership drives the city into the ground, chaos and crime have run the city streets since the COVID-19 lockdowns. The politicians and elites live lavishly, including former President Barack Obama, who Bedford insinuates is still pulling the puppet strings of the Biden administration. But what exactly did Obama’s administration do other than polarizing races and igniting a cultural war? Trump’s administration fought major organizations and corporations like NATO, the MLB, Disney, etc. for attacking American ideals. Now the tides are turning in Hollywood as stars and comedians are defending what were once “radical beliefs." Meanwhile, America is facing a competency crisis from Fani Willis to Boeing to Mitch McConnell. Will Donald Trump defeat Joe Biden and get a second chance? Or will we continue to get gaslit by the Washington elites?

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Ep 45 | What Will WWIII Look Like? | Guest: Michael Tracey

Sun, 05 May 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Michael Tracey, controversial journalist and former correspondent for "The Young Turks," joins James Poulos to discuss the impact of war he has seen firsthand while field reporting in Israel. After Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023, Michael traveled to report on international journalism and the spread of war-effort propaganda. They discussed how increasing government control can spin into national divisiveness like wokeness and conspiracy theories. Will America get dragged into conventional warfare like Ukraine and Israel? Or will we engage in digital warfare and cyberattacks in the battle for the most advanced artificial intelligence? The United States may seemingly lead in national security and foreign policy, but the impact of NATO could drive the U.S. to a weaker world position. Michael also discusses his Substack and freedom of the press on platforms like X.

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Ep 44 | Babylon Bee CEO: Why Gen Z Can’t Take a Joke | Guest: Seth Dillon

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, joins James Poulos to discuss stand-up and sketch comedy’s comeback through social media sites like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. With the advancement of AI, can artificial intelligence replace comedy? After Elon Musk shifted Twitter to X, the limited censorship on the site allowed for the biggest comedy show, the Trump vs. Biden election. We’ve seen unconstitutional censorship over the last several years surrounding COVID-19. Despite having a platform with a free flow of ideas, the Supreme Court now holds the power to decide just how “free” free speech is. Seth believes people are waking up from the woke DEI, gender ideology, etc. political takes that are being pushed on kids. He spoke to Elon personally about his faith and the future of America.

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Ep 43 | Is Russia Evil?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Father Josiah Trenham, pastor of St. Andrew Orthodox Church, joins James Poulos to discuss modern-day Christianity in a technologically changing America. As an Orthodox pastor, he gives his thoughts on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and how Orthodox Christianity has changed in Russia since the fall of communism. Similarly, he explains Orthodox history in Israel and Gaza and how the Palestinian conflict has affected both Jews and Christians. How can Christians find anchors in modern Protestant churches when the world around them has turned to war? He argues there is a way to find faith and that America seems to be turning in a positive religious direction.

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Ep 42 | Glenn Beck: Can Elon Musk Save America?

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Glenn Beck predicts the future of America, Big Tech, and the potential collapse of society. Will Elon Musk become a pioneer like Nicola Tesla or an evil visionary like Thomas Edison? How will traditional conservative values find a place alongside advancing technology like AI bots OpenAi and ChatGPT? The elites and politicians are replacing our constitutional republic with crony capitalism at the expense of Americans. Key figures like Secretary of State Antony Blinken continue to flip-flop on global issues like NATO’s role in the Ukraine war, causing confusion and news fatigue for the American public. While the U.S. continues to decline as a global power, the public loses freedom, including the right to their own information.

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Ep 41 | This Supreme Court Case Might END Free Speech | Jay Bhattacharya

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:17:46 -0000

After the government hand-picked conservative individuals to target in a series of social media take-downs, Murthy v. Missouri (originally Missouri v. Biden) will go through the Supreme Court to decide the role of the First Amendment on social media. Jay Bhattacharya, a professor at Stanford University and a plaintiff in the case, joins James Poulos to discuss the Biden administration’s censorship complex during the COVID-19 pandemic. Will the United States go down a path of internet suppression like Scotland, the E.U., and other countries with internet safety bills? Or are we headed toward Orwellian censorship laws reminiscent of Soviet-era or Chinese government overreach?

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Ep 40 | Did the Deep State Engineer January 6 & Election Chaos?

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Darren Beattie, founder of Revolver News, joins James Poulos to discuss the conflicting narratives surrounding the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, including the still-unidentified pipe bomber and the Capitol Police’s questionable response. When Americans lose trust in news reporting and journalism, Beattie argues, speculation clouds stories like Ray Epps’ involvement in the so-called “insurrection” or even Jeffrey Epstein’s death. Beattie also addresses deep-state strategies and how he believes they impacted geopolitical issues, such as the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, Putin and Russia’s influence, and the 2020 election between Trump and Biden. James and Darren also discuss whether Big Tech and the establishment media will once again try to influence the 2024 election. Or, will Americans challenge the narratives early on before they crystallize?

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Ep 39 | Big Tech’s CREEPY Plot to Own Your FACE

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Kashmir Hill, a tech reporter at the New York Times and author of "Your Face Belongs to Us," joins James Poulos to discuss facial recognition technology and the need for online privacy protections in response to advancing technology. If you use apps like Venmo, Facebook, and Instagram, or if you have a photo on the internet, companies like Clearview AI have scraped it and placed it in a database. Digital surveillance and artificial intelligence are becoming more widespread, all while Americans lack privacy laws at all levels of government. Despite resistance from these big tech companies, grassroots activism and informed advocacy can shape future legislation surrounding digital privacy. Does stepping back from the digital world allow you to regain control over your personal data? Or will big tech companies continue to own and weaponize your personal information?

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Ep 38 | Why Your College Degree Is OVERRATED | Mike Rowe | Zero Hour

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Mike Rowe, founder of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation and host of "Dirty Jobs," joins James Poulos to discuss America’s societal challenges, such as the lack of trust in our institutions and the call for political reform. Despite Generation Z being the most educated generation yet, they have a pressing need to reassess educational priorities. Will the future workforce be able to keep up with changing technology and artificial intelligence? By prioritizing vocational skills and supporting initiatives such as mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarships, we can empower future generations, ensuring they are equipped for success in the workforce.

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Ep 37 | The Most Controversial Pastor in America? | Douglas Wilson

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Is Douglas Wilson, the pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, the most interesting pastor in America? His critics would say he's the most controversial, but Pastor Wilson explains why he doesn't shy away from the culture wars and challenges the audience to stop angering God and "make America Christian again." He also addresses why he believes Christians get a bad reputation and wades into the debate over the new buzzword "Christian nationalism." And how should Christians navigate the digital world, which seems to devalue humanity? "You don't want to lock yourself up in a Dilbert cubicle for Jesus," Wilson says. He argues it's possible to use the same technology to bring families together.

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Ep 36 | Why MORE 'Sopranos' & 'Mission: Impossible' Are GOOD for America

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Amanda Milius, the producer and director of "The Plot Against the President," joins James Poulos for a cultural analysis of everything from pop culture to politics. Following the Trump and Biden presidencies, there is a yearning to return to a more unified “Purple America” amidst the dominance of woke culture in the media. While most Americans are burned out from news fatigue, there is a growing nostalgia for Hollywood Americana classics such as "The Sopranos" or "Mission: Impossible" that have shaped our culture.

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Ep 35 | How the Government Weaponized the Internet | Guest: Mike Benz

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Mike Benz, executive director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, joins James Poulos to discuss protecting digital liberties and the growing government control over censorship and access to information. As conflicts like Russia and Ukraine unfold, censorship on social media platforms further complicates the discourse, hindering efforts toward constructive dialogue and peace. While the U.S. government limits online free speech domestically, it continues to hold a weakened global position compared to China (Huawei) and Taiwan (chip manufacturing), both of which have technological superiority.

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Ep 34 | Birth Control vs. the Bible: The Trend Toward Domestic Motherhood | Zero Hour

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Peachy Keenan joins James Poulos to discuss Taylor Swift’s traditional edges in a polarizing world of Kim Kardashian and Nikki Haley. As a self-identified domestic extremist, Keenan explains how girls today lack community, leading them away from conservative Christianity and toward liberal Planned Parenthood. How do we convince young women to ditch the birth control and antidepressants for motherhood and traditional gender roles? By defining feminism, toxic masculinity, and domestic extremism, we can educate the next generation of mothers to embrace traditional values.

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Ep 33 | The HIDDEN Impact of AI on Your Behavior & Politics | Zero Hour

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Mike Solana, founder of Pirate Wires, joins James Poulos to dive into the influence of artificial intelligence on social media and its impact on our society, from political identity to data privacy and the rise of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Apps like TikTok and Instagram own the ability to shape our opinions with the help of AI, raising concerns about China’s influence on America and the government’s control of technology — or lack thereof. Will Big Tech take control of old-money politics in big cities like San Francisco? Or will the upcoming presidential election squash the long reign of endless fraud and waste in local government?

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Ep 32 | How Chris Rufo Plans to DESTROY the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mob | Zero Hour

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Writer and activist Chris Rufo had a busy year in 2023. His campaign against the diversity, equity, and inclusion mob saw great success in Florida, Texas, and Iowa, and he predicts in 2024, DEI “will be dead or dying” in all red states. But there’s still a lot of work to be done, especially at the federal level and in our universities. Chris joins James Poulos to preview what’s to come and give you the crucial information you need to join the fight. Is protesting too “high-risk” in 2024? Should you still send your kids to college? Is a technocratic dictatorship around the corner thanks to Big Tech’s embrace of DEI? Chris also lays out the “contingency plan” he believes conservatives should have for another summer of leftist riots, especially if Donald Trump wins the GOP presidential nomination. Plus, he details the Logos Fellowship, his newest venture designed to prepare conservative activists for success in the culture wars. “I just don't accept that we can complain about something for 40 years and take no action to solve the problem,” Rufo says. “It’s time to reverse that.”

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Ep 31 | How California Dreams Turn into NIGHTMARES: The Dark Side of Democrat Governance | Zero Hour

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:30:00 -0000

We are currently watching the fallout of California's COVID era as we see the consequences of Democratic governance from leaders like Governor Gavin Newsom. The stark reality of the state's leadership is evident in the $100,000 rainbow city crosswalks, the exodus of large companies like Tesla, and symbolic social victories. Where is the Golden State heading, and what led to the current decline? Chris Bray, a former infantry sergeant, former academic historian, and Blaze News columnist discusses this and much more on this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 30 | Can Trump Return the Trust That Government Censorship Stole? | Guest: Martin Gurri

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000

At your fingertips, your phone contains an infinite supply of information. So what happens when the government tries to control that? The people lose trust in our institutions and revolt. As the government tries to censor and regulate your access to information and we continue to expose censorship, people no longer trust our institutional structures, the elites panic, and we have a cycle of a crisis of authority. Martin Gurri, author of “The Revolt of the Public,” explains in his book how censorship led to an inevitable divide between the American people and the government. He joins host James Poulos to discuss populism, nihilism, and the popularization of modern-day icons like Donald Trump and Barack Obama. From the prototype of the Tea Party movement to Obama’s campaign, the revolt of the public has been brewing for quite some time. How can we move forward while AI centralizes information and technology becomes more accessible and harder to control? Martin Gurri and James Poulos discuss this and much more on this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 29 | What Biden Is Doing WRONG with AI | Guest: Kara Frederick

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000

In a new age of digital technology, the American government is struggling to keep up in the race for automation and artificial intelligence. The Biden administration continues to increase government control over online activities, which leaves you to wonder whether AI and cryptocurrency will be heavily regulated in the years to come. Kara Frederick, director of the Tech Policy Center at the Heritage Foundation, joins us to discuss the biggest issues around Big Tech companies consolidating power while Congress struggles to pass privacy and data protection legislation. Will AI and automation take over? Will humans be cut out of important decision-making roles? Kara Frederick joins James Poulos to discuss this and more in this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 28 | Today's Biggest THREAT to Christianity | Guest: Justin Murphy

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000

Where is the crossroad between online culture and spirituality? As more and more younger adults become “chronically online”, are Americans replacing religion with a connection to technology? We see a rising fascination with aliens and extraterrestrial beings online that challenges the basis of Christianity. Does the connection with internet cults like QAnon or flat-earthers replace the need for spiritual fulfillment? Following the COVID pandemic we can see how weaponized language has become more prevalent online. Since then online culture has shifted to seeking truth and emphasizing any form of intelligence. How can we stay true and spiritual while navigating the online culture of clickbait titles, aliens, propaganda, and the next COVID-19? Justin Murphy joins James Poulos to talk about this and much more on this episode of Zero Hour.

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Ep 27 | DEBATE: The Role of Christianity in Government

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0000

Can America get back to its Christian founding? Can it be done without "nationalizing" religion? Stephen Wolfe, author of "The Case for Christian Nationalism," gives a controversial take on what the role of Christianity should be in the public space. BlazeTV host and editorial director of Return for Blaze Media James Poulos challenges Wolfe on the mainstream media's hysteria surrounding discussions about "Christian nationalism." Do they have cause for concern? They also discuss the evangelical movement following Trump's election and how strangely, he stood up for faith in a way modern presidents hadn't. Does "Making America Great Again" really mean we need to make America Christian again?

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Ep 26 | Why Christians Should Stop Being Nice & Start Getting REAL

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0000

The anti-Christian movement grows worse in America. From the negative perceptions of megachurch leaders like Pat Robertson, Rick Warren, and Tim Keller to the culture war against modern organized religion, Christians are no longer viewed as a positive force for good but as a threat. BlazeTV host and editorial director of Return for Blaze Media James Poulos interviews American Reformer co-founder Aaron Renn, who addresses concerns about the so-called rise of Christian nationalism and why the mainstream media created hysteria over it. Renn provides solutions for Catholics and Protestants to peacefully push back against the creeping menace of woke ideology and bigotry against their faith. They also discuss FDR, the New Deal, Elon Musk, colonizing Mars, and the World Economic Forum on this episode of “Zero Hour."

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Ep 25 | How to Build Wealth When Elites CONTROL Everything

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0000

The American Dream is declining at the sacrifice of your personal freedoms. The “Elites” pursue control over resources and wealth amid a shifting world order while leaving the rest of us behind. Can we save the American Dream? Or is our current financial system of wealth inequality, inflation, and rising interest rates irreversible? Will Bitcoin save the failing American dollar or will the Feds take that too? Carol Roth joins host James Poulos to discuss her book, “You Will Own Nothing,” and much more on this episode of “Zero Hour”.

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Ep 24 | How Marxism Has INFECTED These American Institutions | Guest: Sen. Ted Cruz

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0000

Marxism has mutated and infiltrated institutions like universities, education, journalism, government, big tech, China, and more to push a radical leftist agenda. While China continues to influence America, particularly in Silicon Valley, there are technologies like Bitcoin that can empower Americans. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joins host James Poulos to discuss his upcoming book, “Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America,” and much more on this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 23 | Is Technology the Antidote to Leftism?

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0000

The 2024 election season is ramping up, with many expecting a rematch between Donald Trump and Joe Biden — assuming Trump can stay out of jail and Biden can stay awake until then. While the Left is on an endless march toward "progress," can the Right coalesce around a singular vision for where American society should end up? And as the mind virus of wokeness sweeps across the globe, what options does the Right have to stop it or escape it? Some believe technology is the answer, but is that really the case? Fellow BlazeTV host Auron MacIntyre joins to address all these questions and more on this week's "Zero Hour."

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Ep 22 | The Problem with Progress: Gender, Feminism, and Cyborgs

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0000

Description: From gender dynamics and feminism to cyborgs and the impact of AI on our lives, is progress even a good thing? Hit author Mary Harrington joins host James Poulos for a dive deep into these ever-relevant topics on this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 21 | How Much Time Does America Have Left?

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0000

America is still here, but how much longer do we have left? Current events, whether it be COVID, the prospect of World War 3, or whatever the next big thing is, always raise the question: Will America survive? How about the whole world? Are we on the precipice of a global apocalypse? Walter Kirn joins host James Poulos to answer these questions and much more on this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 20 | Is the Internet a Mistake?

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0000

From online gambling streamers to the younger generation's lack of attention span and being thrown in jail for a meme, there's one central issue that links them all: the internet. Viral comedian and BlazeTV host Alex Stein joins James Poulos for this episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss the effect that the modern age of the internet and technology has on society today.

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Ep 19 | The New Religion Taking the World by Storm | Guest: Calvin Robinson

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0000

With today's heightened global tensions, many people turn to a form of religion to find peace and comfort, whether it's Christianity, Judaism, Islam, or a new religion making the rounds: wokeism. Whether you want to call it wokeism, liberalism, Marxism, or anything along those lines, it aims to deconstruct everything we've worked so hard to establish in history both physically and spiritually. The worst part? It's taking the world by storm. Deacon Calvin Robinson joins James Poulos for this philosophical and eye-opening episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 18 | The Death of Disney Explained

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0000

With the way Disney has been spiraling downward, one has to ask: "What's actually killing Disney?" Is it the endless barrage of woke pandering, or is it the rise of AI and tech that fundamentally changes the game? The way we remember classics like "Snow White," "Cinderella," and others may be lost in Disney's crusade for social credit. Matthew Marsden joins host James Polous to discuss this and more on "Zero Hour."

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Ep 17 | What the HELL Is Biden Doing?!

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Damage control is on alert 24/7 with the Biden regime cooking up disastrous display after disastrous display. When seeing Biden meander aimlessly around the beach, one has to ask: "What the HELL is Biden doing?" We are a country without a head ... but are we without a brain? Patrick Deneen joins host James Poulos to discuss this and more on this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 16 | Who's REALLY 'Anti-Democracy'? Left or Right?

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at think tanks? Furthermore, what sort of issues do think tanks tackle, both on the Left and on the Right? One pressing issue they may discuss is the current state of Republicanism in America. Where is it going, and how can we correct it if it has gone off-course? Ryan Williams from the Claremont Institute joins James Poulos to explore all this and more on "Zero Hour."

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Ep 15 | DEEP DIVE: Who's REALLY in Charge?

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0000

With the state of the world as it is today, it's clear that Biden is not in charge. But if Biden isn't, then who is? Bureaucrats? Tech overlords? Corporate CEOS? Exactly what power do those in charge they have over us, and when will they finally show their faces? Michael Anton, former national security official in the Trump administration, joins James Poulos to discuss this and more on "Zero Hour."

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Ep 14 | What the GUARDED January 6 Footage REALLY Holds

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Do you think there's more to the story of Jan. 6 than we're being told by officials and the mainstream media? The unreleased footage of that day might just prove you right. The only problem is that it's just that: unreleased. Investigative journalist Steve Baker joins James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss eye-opening information about what really happened on January 6, 2021.

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Ep 13 | Confronting the False Religion of Transhumanism

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0000

With "Ex Machina"-like reality seeping into our daily lives, we are left with the question: where does this go? Furthermore, why do some seem to worship this transhumanism as a sort of religion? Are those in the pro-transhumanist cult too far gone, or can they be convinced to put down the proverbial Kool-Aid? Author and writer Joe Allen joins James Polous to discuss this and more on this thought-provoking episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 12 | The Reality of Bitcoin Is NOT What You Think

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Is Bitcoin everything crypto bros say it is? Have BlackRock and other speculators totally destroyed any hope for Bitcoin to be the currency of the future? Bitcoin extraordinaire Marty Bent joins James Poulos for an honest discussion about where Bitcoin detractors have flat-out lied to the public (looking at you, Elizabeth Warren) and about the prospective future of cryptocurrency. From environmental consequences to the cost of starting your own Bitcoin farm, is it possible for the average Joe to get a piece of the pie? What sets Bitcoin apart from the many crypto scams that have plagued the space the past few years? Marty and James break it all down in this episode of "Zero Hour."

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Ep 11 | Will AI Save or Enslave Us?

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Perhaps no other technological advancement has carried so much promise — and risk — as the development of AI. Tech writer and expert on all things AI Jon Stokes joins James Poulos in this episode of "Zero Hour" to break it all down. Jon and James discuss how AI is transforming the news industry, how nefarious actors can use AI to control us, and why both the AI doomsayers and worshippers are both wrong.

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Ep 10 | Is THIS the Most Dangerous University in America?

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Can higher education be saved? Patrick Gray thinks so, and he joined James Poulos in this episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss the audacious plan to create the University of Austin in Austin, Texas. In this interview, Patrick gives us an inside look into the creation of this new anti-woke university and how it can become a model for others. Later, James and Patrick engage in a fascinating conversation on Shakespeare, God, and what it means to be human.

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Ep 9 | A Former Marxist Turned Trump Voter Explains How to Defeat the Globalists

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0000

He went from being a Marxist in September to a full MAGA Trump voter in November. How did scholar and author Michael Rectenwald make such a radical transition? More importantly, what insights can he provide as a former Marxist on how to dismantle and defeat globalism? Michael Rectenwald sits down with James Poulos in this episode of "Zero Hour" to offer his unique perspective on how to thwart the statists who seek to control our lives.

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Ep 8 | Saving the World, One Laugh at a Time

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Will comedy save us all? Chandler Juliet of the Babylon Bee seems to think so. Juliet joins James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss the power of comedy to shape public opinion, the toxic nature of the music industry (including Juliet's not-so-pleasant encounter with Katy Perry on the set of "American Idol"), the importance of contemplating one's own mortality, Andrew Tate and the masculinity crisis, and much more.

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Ep 7 | The Only Way to Survive the AI Takeover

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0000

What is the one thing that can save us from the inevitable takeover of the world by AI technology? Jon Askonas, assistant professor of politics at the Catholic University of America, joins James Poulos to explore the scary implications of artificial intelligence and the growing fear that it will consume us all. Even more scary, will anyone even be able to control it? China? The U.S.? Or will the world succumb to a fate that parallels that of the "Terminator" universe? Are the AI "doomers" right, or can we preserve our humanity?

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Ep 6 | How Political Cults and Conspiracy Theories Are Born

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Where do political cults like Antifa and QAnon come from? Darryl Cooper, co-host of "The Unraveling" podcast, joins James Poulos to explain the formula that gives rise to cult-like political movements, explaining the emergence of everything from the Weather Underground to QAnon.

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Ep 5 | From Tucker to YOU: Blaze Media Editor in Chief EXPOSES the Modern News Syndicate

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Blaze Media's new editor in chief, Matthew Peterson, joins James Poulos to discuss Fox News' war on Tucker Carlson, how the insurgent media is replacing the legacy corporate news industry, and what conservatives need to do to reclaim the narrative. Deep into the conversation, James recalls a key piece of advice his father gave him as a child, which sparks a profound exchange about male ambition and what it means to live a good life.

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Ep 4 | From 'Barbie Girl' to AI: The Road to Post-Humanism and Censorship

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Have you ever fantasized about being in an award-winning rock band? What about playing banjo in a stadium full of folk-rock fans? Winston Marshall, former banjo player for Mumford & Sons, discusses his influences in blue grass and how he picked up the banjo. From "Barbie Girl" to Eiffel 65, the world of music and its evolution is a fascinating deep dive, especially when getting the inside view from a famous musician. But look out! The current writers' strike may have long-reaching effects that you haven't accounted for; Winston gives his two cents on AI, censorship, post-humanism, and so much more.

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Ep 3 | China's Robocops and the SHOCKING Reality of Modern Genetic Research

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Evidence is growing that China is experimenting with genetic manipulation to create super soldiers, human-animal hybrids, bioweapons, and other horrors. But are the Chinese using genetic information from the millions of Americans who have handed over their DNA to corporations like 23andMe and AncestryDNA to fuel their disturbing experiments? James Poulos is joined by geneticist and thought leader Razib Khan to discuss the shocking developments in genetic research, the woke ideological capture of America's research institutions, whether obesity is feminizing men and contributing to the current gender madness, and much more.

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Ep 2 | The Next Domino to Fall in the Unfolding Economic Crisis | Guest: Balaji Srinivasan

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0000

The economic crisis isn’t coming; it’s already here. That’s the warning cry of visionary entrepreneur and investor Balaji Srinivasan, who joins James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour." We all remember the 2008 banking crisis that nearly toppled the economy. Balaji explains that we are now experiencing a central banking crisis, which will be far more consequential. How did we get here? What can we expect next? How concerned should we be about a rising China? James and Balaji discuss all of this and more in this sobering conversation.

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Ep 1 | The Historic Self-Destruction of Vice and Buzzfeed | Guest: Gavin McInnes

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0000

James Poulos is joined by media pioneer and the most canceled man in America, Gavin McInnes, to discuss the birth of Vice and its spectacular collapse, the homogenization of culture, racial politics in America, and much more. But first, James speaks publicly for the first time about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of dissident journalist Michael Hastings.