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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.
 
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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.
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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?

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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?
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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?
 
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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.

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