Zero Hour with James Poulos
Zero Hour is a politics and culture podcast hosted by author and media theorist James Poulos. The show argues that America's faith in technology has led to crisis across politics, economics, and spirituality. Poulos interviews top figures in politics, tech, ideas, and culture to explore how society can recover and begin anew. It is produced by the Blaze Podcast Network.
Episodes
Ep 101 | Trump’s Plan to Free American Farmers from the Food Cartel | Joel Salatin
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
Ep 100 | Ana Kasparian: 'I’m Done with the Democratic Party' | Ana Kasparian
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
Ep 99 | Behind the Collapse of Legacy Sports Media | Sage Steele
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 p
Ep 98 | How Teachers' Unions Are Protecting Predators, Not Students | Ryan Walters
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
Ep 97 | Why AI Will Kill Bad Music, Not Real Artists | Stephen Limbaugh
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 t
Ep 96 | 'The Circus' Creator: 'I Got to Pull Back the Curtain' on Charlie Kirk | Mark McKinnon
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 be
Ep 95 | Texas vs. the Cartel: The DEADLY Border Showdown | Greg Sindelar
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 ne
Ep 94 | 'The Young Turks' Founder Admits Conservatives Were Right About the Deep State All Along | Cenk Uygur
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
Ep 93 | Did Stallone Just Give Hollywood a KNOCKOUT Punch in New Film? | Dick Boyce
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
Ep 92 | The REAL Reason Trump Won Pennsylvania | Cliff Maloney
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 a
Ep 91 | White House Adviser Reveals RFK Jr.’s Plan to Expose the Medical Deep State | Calley Means
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, contribut
Ep 90 | Wikipedia Scandal Exposed: Big Tech Manipulates What You See | Larry Sanger
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 knowle
Ep 89 | Trump’s Great Awakening: Why Americans Rejected Wokeness | Scott Adams
“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 res
Ep 88 | ADDICTED for Life: How Big Tech Is Poisoning Your Kids | Clare Morell
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 ad
Ep 87 | Why the West Is Losing the Culture War | Jonathan Pageau
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 trad
Ep 86 | The Bitcoin War: How Governments Are Rigging the System | Logan Allen
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
Ep 85 | Trump's Plan to Clean Up the Middle East Mess Biden & Obama Left | Jacob Siegel
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.
Ep 84 | Elon-Trump Domination: How Much POWER Does Silicon Valley Have? | Sohrab Ahmari
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 wa
Ep 83 | How Trump Is BREAKING the Racist DEI Caste System | Jeremy Carl
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
Ep 82 | How This Entrepreneur Went from a 0.9 GPA to Harvard Professor | Todd Rose
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 exceptiona
Ep 81 | MAHA & Jesus: Why America Is Undergoing Radical Transformation I Nicole Shanahan
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
Ep 80 | Is RFK Jr. Making Environmentalism a Conservative Issue? I Benji Backer
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 t
Ep 79 | Is Michael Knowles a Santa Denier?! I Michael Knowles
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
Ep 78 | Co-Founder Reveals Why Angel Studios IS the New Hollywood | Jeff Harmon
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 co
Ep 77 | Can President Trump Fix New York City’s Broken Justice System? | Rafael Mangual
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 powerhou
Ep 76 | Why Donald Trump Wasn't REALLY in Charge in 2016 I Samo Burja
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 Bide
Ep 75 | Is It Too Late to Escape Techno-Slavery? I Michael Cernovich
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 men
Ep 74 | Insider Exposes How the ACLU Became CORRUPTED I Nadine Strossen
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 disco
Ep 73 | How Trump’s Victory Proves That Legacy Media Is FINISHED I Sharyl Attkisson
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
Ep 72 | The Reign of the Libs Is OVER I Sen. Rand Paul
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 at
Ep 71 | Polling Insider Reveals What the Election Polls AREN'T Telling You I Henry Olsen
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 surr
Ep 70 | Kamala’s Campaign Is the GAYEST in Election History I Sara Gonzales
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 t
Ep 69 | This Former Pro Athlete Is on a Mission to SAVE Women's Sports I Jennifer Sey
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 docu
Ep 68 | Was the Media Responsible for the Assassination Attempts Against Trump? I Jill Savage
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 "
Ep 67 | WAKE UP! The American Dream Is DEAD
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, p
Ep 66 | Why Hezbollah Is a Bigger Threat Than You Think
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
Ep 65 | EXCLUSIVE: British Rapper M.I.A.'s New Fashion Line Protects YOU from Big Tech
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 h
Ep 64 | Are We All Racist? I Matt Walsh
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
Ep 63 | EXPOSING China's Most Powerful Weapon Against America
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 re
Ep 62 | Are Humans Facing Extinction? | Malcolm Collins
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 cul
Ep 61 | The Most 'DANGEROUS' Philosopher in the World?! | Michael Millerman
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, Miller
Ep 60 | The REAL Reason George Santos Was Expelled from Congress
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 outl
Ep 59 | WAR: Elon Musk BATTLES Global Censorship Cartel | Allum Bokhari
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
Ep 58 | The REAL Olympic Spirit: The Mother Who Ran 100 Miles & WON | Jasmin Paris
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 n
Ep 57 | Do Child Predators Deserve the Death Penalty? | Robby Starbuck
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 t
Ep 56 | How Small Business Underdogs Are DESTROYING Big Tech Giants
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 opportunitie
Ep 55 | Why Anti-Racist Activists Should LOVE School Choice
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 s
Ep 54 | Will THIS Weakness Cause America to Lose World War III?
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. ha
EP 53 | The Predatory Monopoly that Will STARVE Your Family
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 agricultura
Ep 52 | Will THIS Be the Pathway to Victory for Donald Trump?
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 arg
Ep 51 | Are Private Schools Worse than Public Schools?
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 dedica
Ep 50 | Why Ann Coulter Is SO MAD at Donald Trump
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
Ep 49 | Accelerationism: Silicon Valley’s Hidden Marxist Agenda
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 transhu
Ep 48 | 'The Patriarchy Works!' Jason Whitlock Debates the 19th Amendment
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 Champ
Ep 47 | Is Christianity a Cult? | John Davidson
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 t
Ep 46 | Evidence Barack Obama SECRETLY Controls the White House!
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
Ep 45 | What Will WWIII Look Like? | Guest: Michael Tracey
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 nati
Ep 44 | Babylon Bee CEO: Why Gen Z Can’t Take a Joke | Guest: Seth Dillon
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 unconst
Ep 43 | Is Russia Evil?
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 confli
Ep 42 | Glenn Beck: Can Elon Musk Save America?
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 e
Ep 41 | This Supreme Court Case Might END Free Speech | Jay Bhattacharya
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
Ep 40 | Did the Deep State Engineer January 6 & Election Chaos?
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-calle
Ep 39 | Big Tech’s CREEPY Plot to Own Your FACE
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.
Ep 38 | Why Your College Degree Is OVERRATED | Mike Rowe | Zero Hour
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
Ep 37 | The Most Controversial Pastor in America? | Douglas Wilson
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 d
Ep 36 | Why MORE 'Sopranos' & 'Mission: Impossible' Are GOOD for America
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 n
Ep 35 | How the Government Weaponized the Internet | Guest: Mike Benz
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. gover
Ep 34 | Birth Control vs. the Bible: The Trend Toward Domestic Motherhood | Zero Hour
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 motherh
Ep 33 | The HIDDEN Impact of AI on Your Behavior & Politics | Zero Hour
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 governme
Ep 32 | How Chris Rufo Plans to DESTROY the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mob | Zero Hour
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 yo
Ep 31 | How California Dreams Turn into NIGHTMARES: The Dark Side of Democrat Governance | Zero Hour
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? Ch
Ep 30 | Can Trump Return the Trust That Government Censorship Stole? | Guest: Martin Gurri
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 cris
Ep 29 | What Biden Is Doing WRONG with AI | Guest: Kara Frederick
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 Herita
Ep 28 | Today's Biggest THREAT to Christianity | Guest: Justin Murphy
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 sp
Ep 27 | DEBATE: The Role of Christianity in Government
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 discussion
Ep 26 | Why Christians Should Stop Being Nice & Start Getting REAL
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 A
Ep 25 | How to Build Wealth When Elites CONTROL Everything
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 ta
Ep 24 | How Marxism Has INFECTED These American Institutions | Guest: Sen. Ted Cruz
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
Ep 23 | Is Technology the Antidote to Leftism?
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 d
Ep 22 | The Problem with Progress: Gender, Feminism, and Cyborgs
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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