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...
Apr 08, 2024•51 min
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 h...
Mar 31, 2024•34 min
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 l...
Mar 24, 2024•47 min
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 initiative...
Mar 17, 2024•48 min
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 ...
Mar 10, 2024•50 min
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 ...
Mar 04, 2024•54 min
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 compar...
Feb 26, 2024•54 min
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, w...
Feb 19, 2024•48 min
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 bi...
Feb 12, 2024•55 min
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 ...
Feb 05, 2024•59 min
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 ...
Jan 29, 2024•46 min
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 censor...
Jan 22, 2024•52 min
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 ...
Jan 15, 2024•44 min
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...
Jan 08, 2024•57 min
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 m...
Dec 18, 2023•59 min
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 main...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 muc...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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." Learn more about ...
Nov 27, 2023•38 min
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 reall...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2023•38 min
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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 phil...
Oct 22, 2023•56 min
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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 01, 2023•59 min
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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2023•58 min
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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2023•57 min
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...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
