Zero Hour with James Poulos

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Welcome to Zero Hour, where it’s always later than you think. America was convinced tech would complete our mastery of the world. Instead we got catastrophe—constant crisis from politics and the economy down to the spiritual fiber of our being. Time’s up for the era we grew up in. How do we pick ourselves up and begin again? To find out, visionary author and media theorist James Poulos cracks open the minds—and hearts—of today’s top figures in politics, tech, ideas, and culture.

  1. JUN 8

    Ep 101 | Trump’s Plan to Free American Farmers from the Food Cartel | Joel Salatin

    Joel Salatin — the self-described "Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer" — joins James Poulos on "Zero Hour" to expose how America's farming system went off the rails. Salatin shares the story of revitalizing his Virginia farm by embracing natural systems, local markets, and regenerative agriculture, instead of government subsidies and chemical dependence. They discuss the roots of America's health crisis, why our food supply chains are dangerously fragile, and why restoring food freedom through neighbor-to-neighbor transactions could save our nation. Salatin lays out his "Food Emancipation Proclamation," warns against top-down government fixes, and explains why the future of America depends on rebuilding local, decentralized food economies. From RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" movement to Trump's potential role in freeing the food system, this is a powerful conversation about food, freedom, faith, and America's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  2. JUN 1

    Ep 100 | Ana Kasparian: 'I’m Done with the Democratic Party' | Ana Kasparian

    Ana Kasparian, co-host of "The Young Turks," joins James Poulos to discuss the collapse of Democratic credibility, political homelessness, and corporate rot. What is behind the fall of both the Democrat and Republican Parties? As the establishment becomes more disillusioned, Americans are sick of seeing candidates like Kamala Harris cozy up to politicians like Dick Cheney. California continues to fall under the Democrat leadership of Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass, leading to a new homelessness-industrial complex and misleading constituents on crime and immigration. Will the neoliberal activists lead a quiet coup inside the Democrat Party? Is RFK Jr.’s switch a signal of the media industry’s crumbling influence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  3. MAY 25

    Ep 99 | Behind the Collapse of Legacy Sports Media | Sage Steele

    Former ESPN anchor and reporter Sage Steele joins James Poulos to discuss the current state of sports media, cancel culture, faith, and politics in America. Steele opens up about what really happens behind the scenes at ESPN. From political bias to double standards, Steele has taken a stand against the mainstream media norm. After helping on the Trump campaign, she has inspired more people to be politically courageous in sports by taking a stand against the COVID mandates and Obama’s identity politics. She discusses leading the fight against cancel culture and media conformity while seeing faith make a comeback in shaping America’s political future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  4. MAY 18

    Ep 98 | How Teachers' Unions Are Protecting Predators, Not Students | Ryan Walters

    Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters joins James Poulos to discuss the war over America’s future. From putting Bibles back into classrooms to fighting teachers' unions and woke indoctrination, Walters has a bold vision for reclaiming public education and restoring Judeo-Christian values in America’s schools. He continues to fight the woke Left by banning pornographic content in libraries, restoring parental rights, and launching the first religious charter school in the country. With Trump’s victory in 2024, education reform has become a central issue for the MAGA movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  5. MAY 11

    Ep 97 | Why AI Will Kill Bad Music, Not Real Artists | Stephen Limbaugh

    Stephen Limbaugh, composer and concert pianist, joins James Poulos to discuss the new era of the arts. After having work performed by the Russian Philharmonic and being featured at the White House and Golden Globes, Limbaugh is releasing an upcoming symphony for America’s 250th birthday. They discuss how classical music, film scores, and American identity intersect, creating artistic inspiration that can’t be replaced by AI. Limbaugh explains how identity can be expressed through melody and how great composers help us hear the soul of a nation. From Beethoven to "Baby Shark," the future of art is blurred by technological innovations in a changing digital age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  6. MAY 4

    Ep 96 | 'The Circus' Creator: 'I Got to Pull Back the Curtain' on Charlie Kirk | Mark McKinnon

    Mark McKinnon, political strategist to George W. Bush and John McCain, joins James Poulos to discuss how he went from politics to creating Showtime’s "The Circus." They break down the new era of politics, media, and digital manipulation being seen in AI-driven campaigns. Gen Z’s main form of activism is via TikTok, leading to increased disinformation, personalization, and storytelling that have been reshaping American democracy and leading to a rise of conservative Gen Z support. After a new wave of Trump populism, Hollywood has steadily been collapsing, while the mainstream media continues to lose touch with reality, leaving a vacuum in how Americans consume information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  7. APR 27

    Ep 95 | Texas vs. the Cartel: The DEADLY Border Showdown | Greg Sindelar

    Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins James Poulos to discuss the future of conservatism in Trump’s America. They discuss how the new administration will work with states like Texas to tackle issues like border security, immigration reform, and cartel violence. Will Trump dismantle the administrative state? How will this and the rise of AI change public education? This new era of American politics is confronting the rise of tech-authoritarianism as the American spirit makes a comeback in a post-woke America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  8. APR 20

    Ep 94 | 'The Young Turks' Founder Admits Conservatives Were Right About the Deep State All Along | Cenk Uygur

    Cenk Uygur, founder of "The Young Turks," joins James Poulos to discuss populism, media bias, the deep state, and the future of American politics. As someone who was critical of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Cenk argues the real war is against the establishment leading to a collapse of credibility from both the Republican and Democrat Parties. Corporate money, political corruption, and foreign lobbying are threatening free speech, and Americans are finally pushing back against the establishment. They discuss the current populist movement and the illusion that mainstream media is trying to push. The 2024 election proved that the political bubble is bursting and common sense is returning — something Trump has shown by appointing people like RFK Jr. and Elon Musk. Whether on the Right or Left, most Americans can agree on moderate issues like paid family leave, anti-war foreign policy, drug price reform, and breaking up corporate influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m
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Welcome to Zero Hour, where it’s always later than you think. America was convinced tech would complete our mastery of the world. Instead we got catastrophe—constant crisis from politics and the economy down to the spiritual fiber of our being. Time’s up for the era we grew up in. How do we pick ourselves up and begin again? To find out, visionary author and media theorist James Poulos cracks open the minds—and hearts—of today’s top figures in politics, tech, ideas, and culture.

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  • Creator
    Blaze Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    102
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