Mining the Media

David Jeffers
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Mining the Media is not your typical talk radio, shout radio, or even listen radio. We ask smart questions, provide informative answers, and are forward thinking. This is THINK radio!

  1. The Morality Deficit

    4D AGO

    The Morality Deficit

    In this episode, G.K  and Dave dig into the cultural and political narratives shaping America's view of crime, accountability, and moral responsibility. They examine how modern political frameworks often redefine crime through ideological lenses — and ask whether being "soft on crime" is less about compassion and more about future political calculus. Dave explores the deeper nexus behind the hypocrisy — arguing that at its core lies a collapse of shared morality. Without a moral framework, justice becomes negotiable and truth becomes tribal. The conversation then pivots to devotion to duty — responding to G.K.'s observation that it takes real moral courage to confront dysfunction in the workplace, culture, and government. Silence may be safe — but it isn't righteous. G.K. broadens the lens globally, contrasting the trajectories of Thailand and the former Burma (now Myanmar) — illustrating how governance, freedom, and ideology shape national outcomes. The episode closes on a hopeful but sobering note: Despite its flaws, America — now 250 years into its great political experiment — remains the most benevolent nation on earth. Dave leaves listeners with a homework assignment: 👉 Examine the connection between the First Great Awakening and the birth of the American Republic — and consider how spiritual revival preceded political liberty. Please visit our website at www.miningthemedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

    34 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    4D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    Introducing "The Mayor" (w/ Laura Dern) from Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. Follow the show: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang Um, is this thing on? Because a pink corduroy-clad Laura Dern bursts like the sun into the Las Cultch studio to speak with Matt & Bowen at length and... that's OUR world! That's the world that WE're livin' in. Dern whips out a Reese impression, discusses channeling anger better than anyone in the biz, talks creating Amy Jellicoe alongside Mike White in Enlightened, and gets into both the comedic and dramatic brutality of Big Little Lies. Also, defining wonder whilst looking up at CGI Brachiosaurii, starring as Ellen's gay love interest in The Puppy Episode of her sitcom, and even more on Jeff Goldblum's chest, if you can believe it. All this, growing up in Hollywood in a different era, reflections on the current status of the entertainment industry, going punk rock at 12 years old, David Lynch as niche yet mainstream culture, and Laura's real life interaction with a Real Housewife. See one of Laura's thousands of current projects (Is This Thing On?, Jay Kelly, Palm Royale on Apple TV+), as well as her millions of indelible ones you probably already love. I SAID THANK YOU! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. FEB 7

    When the Story Falls Apart

    G.K. opens the show on a heartfelt note, commemorating the upcoming 6th anniversary of his younger brother Glen Bob's passing from esophageal cancer — a moving tribute reflecting on loss, faith, and remembrance. From there, he shifts gears into media analysis, calling out what he sees as glaring hypocrisy on the Left — particularly their selective abandonment of "states' rights" and the Second Amendment when it comes to excusing or contextualizing violent unrest in places like Minneapolis. G.K. also points to what he describes as a double standard in political media coverage — noting that if a Democrat president had launched a program like trumprx.gov, the press would be celebrating it with glowing coverage, confetti parades, and endless praise rather than skepticism or silence. Dave then takes the reins with a featured case study in media narrative-building, examining public claims made by regarding his great-grandfather allegedly being chased out of South Carolina by the Ku Klux Klan — a story Dave contrasts with historical records that suggest a far different account. Together, G.K. and Dave close the segment with candid advice for modern reporters — urging a return to traditional journalistic integrity, fact-checking, and truth-telling rather than narrative distortion. Be sure to visit www.miningthemedia.com and share the podcast with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

    34 min

  4. JAN 31

    The Numbers Don't Lie

    Trump's Numbers, DC Indy Cars, and the Great Business Exodus Dave and G.K. dig into the latest media narratives surrounding Donald Trump — and why the numbers tell a very different story than the headlines. From surging Hispanic approval to the Left's carefully curated spin, Dave breaks down why misinformation isn't accidental — it's strategic. The guys also spotlight a stunning list of proposed tax initiatives Democrats are pushing in Virginia and explain why it may become the GOP's most powerful midterm campaign ad. Then, a lighter — but deeply symbolic — moment: the announcement of IndyCars racing through Washington, D.C. as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. Is it patriotism, spectacle, or both? They close with a hard look at the growing business exodus from Chicago and what it signals about taxes, leadership, and the economic future of America's major cities. 🎵 Outro: Taxman — because sometimes the classics still say it best. Visit and share: www.miningthemedia.com

    36 min
  5. The Anatomy of An Insurrection

    JAN 24

    The Anatomy of An Insurrection

    Dave and G.K. are joined by intelligence and media expert Lance Fairchok as they examine what they see as the accelerating moral and political unraveling in America. From controversial confrontations surrounding federal enforcement actions in Minneapolis to the role of media, government officials, and public narrative in shaping national outrage, the guys put their finger on what they believe is a deeper spiral facing the republic. Dave sums it up in two words: naked evil — a theme underscored by the show's outro, the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." Be sure to visit www.miningthemedia.com and share the show with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

    33 min

  6. JAN 17

    When Worldviews Collide

    The guys kick off Season 6 by examining what they see as the modern Democratic Party's defense of brutal attacks on ICE agents, illegal immigration, partial-birth abortion, and a host of other cultural and political flashpoints. Dave simplifies the apparent disparity by laying out what he believes are the two foundational worldviews that guide human thought and action: biblical or satanic. From that lens, the confusion surrounding today's headlines begins to make sense. Before signing off, the team announces a new release schedule — new episodes every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM EST. Please be sure to visit www.miningthemedia.com and share the show with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

    32 min

  7. 12/21/2025

    The Autopsy They Don't Want You to See: When Truth Threatens Power

    Dave and G.K. take on the malfeasance of the American media, exposing its deliberate refusal to report any positive developments connected to Donald Trump—including foster child adoptions and meaningful reductions in prescription drug prices. The guys also break down how Democrats are now burying the 2024 election autopsy, fearing that the truth would do more damage to the party than continued deception. Dave advises listeners to grab a large bucket of popcorn and a two-gallon jug of their favorite soda, because the internal Democrat infighting is about to get lit. They close the episode by laying out a path of patience and restoration, calling for a deliberate return to the biblical foundations that shaped America's two cornerstone documents—the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Be sure to download the final episode of Season 5, visit us at www.miningthemedia.com,  and share the show with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.

    32 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Madness on the Left, Clarity on Immigration

    In this episode of Mining the Media, G.K. opens the show by tracking how the cultural left isn't just drifting — it's accelerating into full-scale absurdity. From ideological meltdowns to reality-free policymaking, he lays it all out with his trademark clarity and sharp wit. Then Dave steps in with the hammer of truth, cutting through decades of misinformation about the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. No memes. No spin. Just what the law actually says, what it actually did, and why social media continues to butcher it. And to drive the point home, MTM rides out on the first stanza of Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song — "We come from the land of the ice and snow…" Because when you're dismantling immigration myths, nothing punctuates the moment like Robert Plant's battle cry. Please be sure to visit our website at miningthemedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

    33 min
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Mining the Media is not your typical talk radio, shout radio, or even listen radio. We ask smart questions, provide informative answers, and are forward thinking. This is THINK radio!

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  • Creator
    David Jeffers
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Mining the Media