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Journalist Rav Arora, who hosts the Illusion of Consensus podcast with Stanford's Jay Bhattacharya, discusses being shut out of outlets that once published him because during Covid he took being a dissident a little too far for them. Guest's Substack (with Jay Bhattacharya): (take 10% off a subscription at ) Sponsors:  &

In mental health people talk about "cognitive distortions" that must be overcome for the person's mental condition to improve. CJ Killmer of the Dangerous History Podcast contends that many cognitive distortions accurately describe the effects that propagandists seek to induce in the minds of their subjects.

The great Wanjiru Njoya of the University of Exeter joins us to discuss "antiracism," whether Boers should worry about people singing "Kill the Boer," and the development of "hate studies" as a discipline. Sponsor: Monetary Metals: 

We often hear it said that feminism had noble origins that mysteriously degenerated into the more absurd forms it takes today. Is it possible that something was rotten about it from the start? Carrie Gress joins us to discuss several early feminist thinkers and the biographical and intellectual details that the usual story excludes. Book Discussed: 

Comedian and podcaster Dave Smith, fresh from his tenth appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, joins us to discuss the craft of comedy, plus the uncertain and oddball 2020 race.

John Lott, who runs the Crime Prevention Research Center, discusses the multiple fabrications contained in a single presidential Tweet. Sponsor:  

The Mises Institute's Tho Bishop joins us for a look at last week's clash of non-Trump GOP candidates and what it means for 2024 and beyond.

Scott discusses the China/Taiwan issue, a little bit about Ukraine, his forthcoming book, and a specific thing we can all do for the cause. Libertarian Institute fundraising drive:  

Perry Metzger argues that AI will prove to be an immense boon to mankind, and that the apocalyptic warnings are misplaced. Sponsor:  

Larken Rose discusses his new film, Jones Plantation, and how the ruling powers throughout history have manipulated people into thinking they're free. Sponsor: StartMail - Film Website:

Tom Mullen makes use of his experience in the health insurance industry as well his personal experience as a caretaker for family members to conclude that the unscientific approach of mainstream medicine is nothing new.

Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show, has lived all over the world and traveled widely. He's an expert on the various issues involved with becoming an expat, as well as measures short of expatriation (second passports, international banking, etc.). We discuss some of those issues, including the value of having a Plan B in case the SHTF. Guest's Event:

Dr. Pierre Kory of the Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance discusses the Ivermectin controversy, why the critics are all wet, the sad state of medical research, and what could be causing all those excess deaths. Book Discussed:

Laurie Calhoun joins me to discuss what we should have learned over the past three years. Book Discussed: 

Paul Gottfried joins me to discuss a new book by neoconservative Matthew Continetti that the establishment loves. It's a history of American conservatism told in a way that will please the media: the history of American conservatism is a history of respectable people trying to push away people whose opinions are outside the allowable range. Sponsor: Ever thought about becoming an expat, or just looking into second passports? The Expat Money Summit, hosted by Expat Money Show host Mikkel Thorup, is for you. Get your free ticket by . Book Discussed:

David Hathaway was elected sheriff of Santa Cruz County in Arizona by a landslide, after alleged experts warned him that his opposition to Covid restrictions would cost him the election. In this episode we catch up with him on how things have been going.

Gary Chartier joins me to make a vigorous case against the naive confidence in the state, and the reflexive assumption that the state is necessary to foster the common good, that we hear from all too many Christian thinkers. Book Discussed:

The federal government won't outright ban internal combustion engine vehicles; it will simply set mileage standards that no such car can meet. And that's what's happening. Eric Peters discusses the situation, the drawbacks to electric cars (though he is fine with people who prefer them) and whether there's any jumping off this train. Article Discussed:

Jennifer Sey was brand manager at Levi's and in line to become the company's first-ever female CEO when her dissident views on Covid began the process of her departure from the company. We discuss her background as a champion gymnast, her work in pre-woke corporate America, and what comes next. Book Discussed:

Within a month, both Nigel Farage in the UK and Joseph Mercola in the United States had their bank accounts closed for obviously ideological reasons. Dominic Frisby joins us to discuss what it all means.