Luke Thomas Gets Political (LTGP)

Luke Thomas Gets Political
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Welcome to LTGP – Luke Thomas Gets Political. Luke Thomas is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a husband, a father, and a longtime resident of Washington, DC. After years of sharp analysis in the combat sports world, he brings that same unapologetic depth, intellectual rigor, and sharp commentary to a different kind of arena: politics. This channel is the official home for Luke’s political takes. Here you'll find the issues shaping our world, the debates that matter, and the conversations many have asked him to take on outside of the fight game. Whether it's thoughtful analysis, no-nonsense monologues, or a brutally honest perspective, this is where combat-sports logic meets political discourse. No tribalism. No spin. Just straight talk. Subscribe for weekly videos, livestreams, and commentary that cut through the noise.

  1. 4D AGO · VIDEO

    NICK FUENTES (STUPIDLY) THINKS RACISM IS SMART

    Luke Thomas discussed Nick Fuentes lamenting how stupid conservatives are who were angry about the Bud Bunny Super Bowl halftime show. Yet, he somehow thinks racism is intellectually rigorous. #nickfuentes #politics #lukethomas

    3 min

  2. 5D AGO · VIDEO

    TRUMP WANTS TO STEAL MIDTERM ELECTIONS

    Donald Trump wants to steal the midterm elections and the evidence couldn't possibly be clearer. #donaldtrump #election #lukethomas

    2 min

  3. 6D AGO · VIDEO

    Trump TRIES TO JAIL Dem Members of Congress Over SPEECH | Luke Thomas Gets Political

    Luke Thomas explains how the Trump administration tried to throw Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Elissa Slotkin and four other members of Congress in prison for making a video encouraging members of the military to NOT break the law. #donaldtrump #congress #lukethomas

    18 min

  4. FEB 9 · VIDEO

    JAKE PAUL SHOULD SHUT UP | Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show | Luke Thomas Gets Political

    Luke Thomas explains why Jake Paul going after Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show backfired on Twitter. That's also true for Paul's attacks on U.S. Olympians who criticized ICE or Donald Trump. #lukethomas #jakepaul #badbunny

    14 min

  5. FEB 9 · VIDEO

    Debate Won’t Save You From AUTHORITARIANS

    Power in American politics is no longer being contested on shared rules, and pretending otherwise is accelerating collapse. As political norms erode and one side abandons legal and institutional constraints, the question is no longer whether moderation can save democracy, but whether it can survive at all. This discussion confronts what happens when power swings back and the opposition is expected to govern responsibly in a system that has already been stripped for parts. It challenges the fantasy that centrism, debate culture, or restraint can overcome movements that view power as the only objective. The conversation also dismantles the idea that debate converts opponents, arguing instead that it mostly clarifies positions while real outcomes are determined elsewhere. The episode explores why accountability and prosecution are not acts of vengeance but requirements for political survival, why free speech absolutism collapses under asymmetrical enforcement, and why movements that refuse to act decisively risk disappearing altogether. It also addresses media complicity, corporate consolidation, and why expecting neutrality from captured institutions is no longer realistic. If you are trying to understand where American politics is heading after institutional norms fail, this conversation lays out the stakes with clarity and urgency. Listen to the full conversation over on Luke’s Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Subscribe for more unapologetic political analysis, long form breakdowns, and weekly commentary on power, media, and democracy. Chapters 00:00 When power swings back 01:12 Why moderation fails 02:35 Prosecution as survival 03:48 Debate myths exposed 05:10 Media and power capture 06:22 Corporate neutrality illusion 07:40 Why restraint disappears

    8 min

  6. FEB 7 · VIDEO

    Why Epstein’s Network Still Feels UNTOUCHABLE

    Luke Thomas: The Epstein files expose a deeper story about elite impunity, and why accountability keeps stalling even when the evidence is ugly. The bigger question is not only who did what, but why so many powerful people stayed tolerant of Epstein’s orbit long after his crimes were known, and what that says about how “respectable” institutions protect their own. Subscribe for more political breakdowns, live questions, and long form analysis. Listen to the full conversation over on Luke’s Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 Russiagate comparison question 00:00 UK consequences mentioned 00:00 US failure to punish elites 00:01 Files unvetted, thread pulling 00:02 Private consequences vs prosecutions 00:03 Minimization and backlash reactions 00:03 Shadow world beyond sex crimes 00:05 Morality question and impunity culture 00:06 Virtue, integrity, and power 00:07 Peter Attia example discussed 00:09 Participation vs tolerance debate 00:10 “Rich dონს” and scapegoats

    11 min

  7. FEB 6 · VIDEO

    Is This The RIGHT’s Most Unhinged Candidate?

    Valentina Gomez is what happens when “own the libs” becomes a full-time campaign strategy, and the results are as ugly as they are predictable. From performative outrage to targeting powerless groups for clout, this conversation breaks down why that style of politics spreads, who it rewards, and why even other conservatives sometimes flinch at how far it goes. From there, the focus shifts to the Washington Post’s unraveling, what the layoffs signal about billionaire ownership, and why “appeasing bad faith bias complaints” is not a business plan. The discussion digs into the broader reality of media consolidation and how shrinking choices makes meaningful consumer resistance harder, not easier. The last stretch turns personal and local: what federal cuts and political theater are doing to Washington, DC’s economy and reputation, how public narratives can damage real communities, and why watching a city get scapegoated can be radicalizing. Subscribe for more political commentary, live chats, and interviews. Listen to the full conversation over on Luke’s Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 Valentina Gomez explained 00:32 “Own the libs” politics 01:18 Stripes reference and escalation 02:11 Deepak Chopra and Epstein files 02:40 Washington Post layoffs fallout 03:58 Why Bezos let it decay 06:24 Doge cuts and DC damage 08:37 Congress punishing DC budget

    9 min

  8. FEB 5 · VIDEO

    Trump: “We Shouldn’t Even Have Elections” | Luke Thomas

    Luke Thomas: Trump’s vision of “real policing” helps explain the ICE brutality, surveillance dragnet, and the escalating talk around the Insurrection Act and elections. The throughline is not just immigration enforcement. It is power, force, and setting new norms for what the executive branch can do to people in public. This breaks down how years of pro violence policing rhetoric turns into a federal paramilitary posture through DHS, where aggressive tactics are treated as identity, not exception. It also digs into the modern toolkit behind the crackdown: biometric readers, license plate scans, bulk data, and the growing ability to route around traditional safeguards. The broader concern is that today’s targets are a test of capability and tolerance, and that the scope can widen quickly when institutions normalize overwhelming force. The conversation also pivots to cultural deterioration and low information politics, including how distraction, anti learning sentiment, and screen habits shape public vulnerability to manipulation. Finally, it touches on historical immigration restriction and the costs of shutting doors, including how policy choices can backfire economically and socially. Listen to the full conversation over on Luke’s Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Subscribe for more political commentary, breakdowns, and weekly analysis. Chapters 00:00 Trump remarks and ICE violence 01:00 Policing as violence ideology 02:00 DHS force and weak constraints 03:00 Surveillance dragnet and data tools 04:00 Insurrection Act and election fears 05:00 Reading decline and phone culture 06:00 Low info outrage politics 07:00 Incentives and online pile ons 08:00 Immigration restriction history 09:00 1924 Act and economic damage 10:00 The open door myth

    10 min
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Welcome to LTGP – Luke Thomas Gets Political. Luke Thomas is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a husband, a father, and a longtime resident of Washington, DC. After years of sharp analysis in the combat sports world, he brings that same unapologetic depth, intellectual rigor, and sharp commentary to a different kind of arena: politics. This channel is the official home for Luke’s political takes. Here you'll find the issues shaping our world, the debates that matter, and the conversations many have asked him to take on outside of the fight game. Whether it's thoughtful analysis, no-nonsense monologues, or a brutally honest perspective, this is where combat-sports logic meets political discourse. No tribalism. No spin. Just straight talk. Subscribe for weekly videos, livestreams, and commentary that cut through the noise.

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  • Creator
    Luke Thomas Gets Political
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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