Zero Hour with James Poulos

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? "Fearless with Jason Whitlock" is excited to announce Fearless Army Roll Call 2.0! Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 1, 2024, and join us at Rocketown in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit FearlessArmyRollCall.com to learn more and reserve your spot. This gathering will fill up fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sponsors: Join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire — newfounding.com/talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sponsors: Invest in the New Founding Fund — newfounding.com/venturefund Join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire — newfounding.com/talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Sponsors: Invest in the New Founding Fund — newfounding.com/venturefund Join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire — newfounding.com/talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Sponsors: Join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire! NewFounding.com/Talent Invest in the New Founding Fund. NewFounding.com/VentureFund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Today's Sponsors: newfounding.com/venturefund - Invest in the New Founding Fund Join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire. – https://newfounding.com/talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sponsors: Join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire – https://newfounding.com/talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sponsors: Join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire – https://newfounding.com/talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sponsors: Join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire – https://newfounding.com/talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices