Inconvenient Truths with Kenny Xu

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths Podcast, host Kenny Xu dives into the intersection of politics and psychology! Kenny talks how desire can influence a person's political perspective, in particular referencing psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan. Kenny dives into how Lacan and his work integrate into the political world. In particular, Kenny talks Lacan's Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis and its relation to politics.

In this special episode of the Inconvenient Truths Podcast, host Kenny Xu delves into the future of DEI CRT in an America where the Supreme Court struck down Affirmative Action. This episode includes an excerpt from Restoration of America News' Spotlight podcast. In this episode, Kenny explores what the anti-merit forces of DEI might look like in the coming years and how that can be combatted.

In this timely episode of the Inconvenient Truths Podcast, host Kenny Xu, after a week's hiatus, responds to numerous current events surrounding the recent military actions in Iran. Kenny provides an analysis and his take on the emerging war as it relates to America and multiple other foreign actors. Backed by multiple sources and literature, Kenny analyzes the conflict, whose interests it serves, and what might happen moving forward.

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths with Kenny Xu, Kenny is pressing his advantage by propagating a new strand of social conservatism. In this pivotal midseason episode, Kenny is planting the flag on the issues he has focused on and is forming a new strain of social conservatism that will become a major political force in the coming years. This strand will change the animating antithetical force from the conservative movement from Marxism, which lies stagnant and unmotivating, to the elite who stand in opposition to Christian morality and American sovereignty. In this episode, host Kenny Xu spawns a new birth of Social Conservativism that is committed to retaking academia and America from this identified elite.

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths podcast, host Kenny Xu is vindicated as further release of the Epstein Files proves the crisis extends beyond a "moral panic." Kenny dives into the files, and the implication of many co-conspirators, including Les Wexner. This episode builds upon the foundation formed in Kenny's December podcast, "Epstein was an Immigrant Part One." Kenny explores the Epstein network and the implications of the revealing of this vast network of elites in the recent Epstein file release.

In this episode of Inconvenient Truths, host Kenny Xu is joined by a Baltimore-based National Emmy-winning investigative reporter Chris Papst, who spent 8 years investigating the Baltimore Public Schools system, which is frequently ranked the worst in the country. Chris's 8 years of work culminated in a 2025 book entitled "Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future." Chris explains why Baltimore $1.7 Billion on schools where only 10% of students are proficient in math. Kenny and Chris discuss the factors that resulted in the current state of Baltimore Schools and what local and state governments can do to incrementally reform the struggling Baltimore schools.

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths Podcast, host Kenny Xu is joined by acclaimed author, psychologist, and free speech advocate Chloe Carmichael. Chloe and Kenny discuss the lack of a conservative perspective in psychology. Chloe also discusses her book, "Can I Say That," which seeks to defend free speech in an age where it is continuously attacked. Chloe also discusses events in her life that have impacted her defense of speech. This conversation is not just a good look into free speech, but the psychology that defines it. Take a look at Dr. Chloe Carmichael's work: drchloe.com

In this special episode of the Inconvenient Truths Podcast, host Kenny Xu switches gears from politics, identity, and culture to literature. Kenny dives into one of the poems that has shaped him and his life. That poem is The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Elliot. Kenny poses the poem as a reflection on self-agency, in a generation lacking agency. Kenny contends that there is use in fighting for a larger goal, even though that "sandcastle" might one day be knocked down. Don't miss a deep dive into this poem with reflection on many facets of modern life.

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths podcast, host Kenny Xu is joined by his former campaign manager and now candidate for Wake County Commission, Kyle Stogoski. Stogoski shares his experience as a member of Gen-Z both before getting involved in politics and after. The pair discusses their shared experience running for office as young people. Kyle shares his story about not being able to afford to live in Wake County, an experience that drove his decision to run for Wake County Commissioner. Kyle and Kenny discuss Kyle's platform for Wake County Commissioner, which centers around a promise that any Wake County resident should be able to safely and affordably raise a family and start a life. Support Kyle's Campaign: stogoskiforwake.com

In this episode of Inconvenient Truths, host Kenny Xu dives into the topical subject of protests and the moneyed interests behind them - on both sides of the political aisle. Kenny is joined by Adam Swart, the founder and president of Crowds on Demand. Crowds on Demand is an advocacy firm that organizes and facilitates rallies, demonstrations, and advocacy events of all kinds. With recent debate about paid protestors, Adam offers an interesting perspective on this issue. You don't want to miss this groundbreaking episode of Inconvenient Truths with Kenny Xu!

In the first episode of the Inconvenient Truths podcast of the new year, host Kenny Xu dives into what it means to be conservative and what drives the conservative instinct. Kenny discusses his decades-long experience in conservative politics and how being open-minded drove him to the right. Kenny posits that critical thinking is a center point of the conservative instinct. Lastly, Kenny challenges viewers to continue asking questions, especially about their most concrete beliefs.

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths podcast, host Kenny Xu is joined by a pro-Israel voice, Shadi Kholloul. Khalloul is an Aramaic Christian living in Israel. He is a former IDF paratrooper, Knesset candidate, and advocate for Aramean Christians and the Aramaic language. Kenny and Shadi discuss his perspective on how the Aramaic community views Israel and the arab nations. The pair also talk about the war in Gaza, its implications for Israel and America.

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths Podcast, host Kenny Xu dives into Jeffrey Epstein, the man. Kenny traces Epstein's life back to his time as an immigrant and a teacher, and discusses the factors that made him into the monster he became. Kenny discusses how Epstein's unchecked ambition and unscrupulous nature turned him into a world-renowned villain. Kenny also discusses how our society, lacking public morality, helped in the creation of a Jeffrey Epstein. Kenny highlights how Epstein, and many other elites with whom he associated, were and in many ways still are disconnected from the American people and their interest. Kenny speaks out against this disconnect and the lack of public morality in American society.

In this pivotal episode of the Inconvenient Truths Podcast, Kenny lays out his thesis on the interaction and relationship between Asians and Jews. Basing it on six key facts, Kenny believes that Asian Americans are destined to serve as lapdogs of the moneyed elite unless they learn how to fight against the tactical politics of the moneyed elite. Kenny speaks on how Jews view themselves as an oppressed group, as evidenced by the harsh pushback one might receive if they were to question or criticize them. Kenny also discusses how Jewish hierarchies have been reified against non-jews, specifically against Asian Americans. For the betterment of our country and meritocracy, Kenny calls on Asian Americans to step up and fight back.

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths podcast, Kenny Xu discusses how Progressivism and Conservatism work together to uphold American society. Kenny presents the two sides, which are usually in polar opposition to one another, as having a lot to share. Kenny outlines the good in conservativism: it conserves institutions, attitudes, and behaviors that are positive to American society. However, he also outlines the good in progressivism as well: it attacks bad actors who are harmful to American society. Kenny presents a unique and unifying message for American politics, one that shows a dual positive rather than a negative.

Kenny follows up on his discussion of crime and Iryna Zarutska with an episode focused on bail reform and its demerits. On this episode of the Inconvenient Truths podcast, Kenny is joined by Ken Good, a board member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas. Good is also the author of "Good's on Bail" and a frequent commentator on matters of bail and criminal justice reform. Kenny and Ken discuss bail reform in America and why it is becoming a large issue. The pair also talk criminal justice reform as a whole. Just months after the brutal and preventable killing of Iryna Zarutska, topics of bail and criminal justice reform remain deeply important for the safety of our communities.

In part two of Kenny's Miniseries on Asian Americans, he discusses why Asian Americans are not trending conservative. Kenny laments the lack of discussion on race and identity in the past 4 years. In this episode, Kenny dives into the internal complexes of Asians. Kenny discusses how many of the traits labeled conservative that Asians exhibit are simply traits to maintain a functioning society. Kenny posits that Asian Americans need to exhibit explicitly conservative characteristics in serving their country and community, alongside their other positive characteristics. Don't miss an interesting introspection on Asian Americans, Conservatism, and the way forward.

In this episode of the Inconvenient Truths Podcast, host Kenny Xu discusses two divulging paths for Asian Americans in America. Kenny cautions Asian Americans from simply going into the elite bubble. He posits that Asian Americans are best served by taking their positive traits and identifying with American society. Don't miss this intriguing reflection on Asian Americans, meritocracy, elitism, and American culture.