BASED Politics
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsHow do you know what to think unless you are told? Sadly, most people don’t and are left to rely on biased news sources, political parties, and their social media peers. Libertarian-Conservative Commentator Hannah Cox has had enough. Join her as she works through major issues facing our society and walks listeners back through the root causes of problems. Along the way you’ll learn economics, history, public policy, sociology, and other foundational principles.
Learn how to think, instead of what to think…
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ANOTHER bombshell FBI scandal, the NAACP vs Florida, and an NYC Karen
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBToday’s a day that ends in y, so the FBI has egg all over its face. Again. Brad & Hannah break down a bombshell report revealing previously-unknown surveillance abuses by the FBI that targeted Americans across the political spectrum, from Black Lives Matter protests to MAGA January 6 rioters. Plus, they react to an absurd and alarmist travel advisory from the NAACP warning that Florida is supposedly dangerous for black people. Do these partisan activists actually believe this nonsense ...
The real Russiagate, charges in Jordan Neely case, anti-capitalist cringe and CBS wants you to eat bugs?
May 17, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour - 150 MBA bombshell report from inside the Department of Justice reveals that the multi-year investigation into supposed "collusion" between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign was even more of a sham than we thought. Brad & Hannah break down the findings and revisit the mainstream media's coverage that aged like milk. Then, they react to the news that manslaughter charges have been brought against the marine who killed Jordan Neely in a New York subway car incident earlier this month. Is this the...
Tyranny rears its ugly head at the King's coronation
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBKing Charles III was coronated this weekend, but the global event was not without some serious controversy. Brad & Hannah break down the disturbing free speech violations that occurred on the Royal Family's big day. Then, they analyze the ongoing writer's strike that's ground Hollywood to a halt. Do the writers have a point or are they already well-paid? Finally, Brad & Hannah run through some quick hits including one Christian's rant against yoga pants, a clip from the viral Whatever pod...
The 1 huge problem with DeSantis’s War on Disney
May 03, 2023 12:03 - 1 hour - 155 MBDisney hits back at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis with a lawsuit after he moved to revoke their special privileges. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break down the backstory of DeSantis vs. Disney and the one HUGE problem that might come back to haunt the governor in court. Then, they analyze the ongoing fight over the debt ceiling caps. Will President Biden get his way or can Republicans force through spending cuts? Next, Brad & Hannah debunk a particularly silly socialist TikTok an...
AOC declares WAR on Fox News
April 26, 2023 13:37 - 1 hour - 150 MBAOC just took a startling new stance against Fox News during an MSNBC interview with Jen Psaki. But it’s not just AOC—other Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed with her! Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break down this disturbing attack on the free press and the First Amendment in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze Biden’s new mortgage rule that punishes responsible people to subsidize the reckless. Is this part of a broader War on Merit? ...
BONUS: Brad debates Michael Knowles on transgenderism
April 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThis bonus podcast is the audio from a debate I recently did at the University of Pittsburgh. I squared off with Daily Wire host Michael Knowles to debate whether the government should regulate transgenderism out of existence, a controversial stance he recently took during a CPAC speech.
Highlights (and lowlights) from the NRA’s big conference
April 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBBrad and Hannah react to highlights from speeches at the NRA’s big convention featuring some hot takes from Mike Pence, Donald Trump, and more. Then, they break down the disturbing news that Florida is expanding the death penalty. Finally, they run through some quick hits, hot takes, and reader comments. Check out UnDivided at Undividedpod.com Like the podcast? Support us on Locals to show your support and connect with us directly: https://basedpolitics.locals.com/
AOC & pals push to destroy the rule of law as we know it
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBToday's a day that ends in y, so members of our political class are pushing to destroy our system of government as we know it. That might sound hyperbolic, but it would be the inevitable result if the Biden administration followed the advice coming from AOC & even one Republican that it should defy the courts after a controversial ruling concerning the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Brad & Hannah break it down on the latest BASEDPolitics podcast. Then, they analyze ...
Dems melt down after Ron DeSantis bags huge policy win
April 05, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBDemocratic leaders are seething after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill into law. Brad and guest host Jack Hunter analyze the legislation and explain why the panic is not warranted. Then, they react to the news that Finland is joining NATO. Is this good news or a further escalation with Russia? Finally, they react to a bad take from Ben Shapiro and a viral 60 Minutes interview featuring firebrand Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. They round o...
This is how we address America’s mental health crisis after another senseless shooting
March 29, 2023 22:16 - 1 hour - 159 MBA tragic shooting at a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee has left the country reeling and grasping for solutions. What can we do to address America’s mental health crisis? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze the debate within the GOP over House Republicans’ “Parents Bill of Rights.” Is this a smart reform that empowers parents or federal overreach? Plus, they react to a bad take from Ben Shapiro on crim...
BASEDBrief: Is Donald Trump going to jail—and is TikTok going to be banned?
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBFormer President Donald Trump claims he's about to be indicted and arrested. What's the case, being brought by progressive Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, really all about? And could Trump actually end up in jail? Brad & Hannah break it down on this week's podcast. Then, they analyze the latest updates in the push in DC to ban TikTok. Is it actually going to happen? And SHOULD the U.S. ban TikTok? Finally, they react to a viral moment that sparked a debate about "wokeness," an update from the ...
Breaking down Biden’s bank bailout & latest ESG push (podcast)
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBThe Silicon Valley Bank collapse isn’t quite 2008 yet — but it’s pretty bad, and so is the federal government’s response. Brad & Hannah break down the root causes of the SVB collapse, from the Federal Reserve to mismanagement to regulations. Then, they analyze the Biden administration’s response in insuring all SVB depositors, even the big-money ones who exceed the existing FDIC coverage. Will this still hurt taxpayers even though Janet Yellen and her buddies are insisting it won’...
Funny, Based, & Crazy Moments from CPAC 2023
March 08, 2023 16:08 - 1 hour - 166 MBThe latest Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) just went down over the weekend and it was just as wild as you expect. Brad & Hannah react to highlights (and lowlights) from CPAC 2023, the biggest annual conservative political conference. Then, they break down the wild Alex Murdaugh murder case and what it reveals about our criminal justice system. Oh, and they react to a MADDENING Jon Stewart segment that went viral where he "debates" a Second Amendment advocate in astoun...
The feds admit big COVID 'conspiracy' is probably true
March 01, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBThe Department of Energy just released a bombshell new report that states it believes the lab leak theory is the most likely origin of the COVID-19 virus. This makes them the second federal agency to come to this conclusion, while gain-of-function research carries on and Ecohealth Alliance, the nonprofit Fauci’s NIH used as a pass-through organization to fund the Wuhan lab, continues to receive millions of dollars. Jack Hunter steps in for Brad on this episode and discusses the mai...
😶 Another Twitter Files censorship BOMBSHELL!
February 22, 2023 17:42 - 1 hour - 102 MBJournalist Matt Taibbi just dropped another Twitter Files bombshell revealing censorship collusion between Big Tech and one Democratic senator. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break the news down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze a disturbing State Department funded "misinformation index" that attacked conservative and libertarian media outlets and an Orwellian re-writing of classic children's literature to be more "inclusive." Next up, in their quick ...
Dems exploit another mass shooting, a freak chemical accident in Ohio & another #MeToo scandal in conservative media
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBTragedy strikes again. Brad & Hannah report on the heart-breaking Michigan State University shooting and analyze the disgraceful response from some prominent Michigan Democrats. Why did they have to respond to the MSU shooting in such a distasteful and partisan way? Then, they recap the wild saga going down in Ohio right now after a freak chemical accident prompted by a trail derailment. Why haven’t we heard more about this—and the government’s lack of transparency? Next, Brad & ...
Sam Smith's satanic Grammy performance triggers the Right
February 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBSam Smith and Kim Petras did a devil-themed performance at the Grammys that conservatives like Ben Shapiro and Ted Cruz are calling “satanic.” Is the backlash warranted? And is this a bad look for the LGBT celebrities? Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down on the latest BASED Politics podcast. Next, they analyze a new announce from AMC that they’re going to radically restructure their ticket pricing in a way that many people are NOT happy about. And, they run through a weird saga whe...
BONUS: ‘You’re not serious’: Rand Paul slams Republicans who won’t consider cutting Social Security, Medicare (Interview)
February 02, 2023 15:45 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBIn this bonus BASED Politics interview, Senator Rand Paul CALLS OUT Republicans who aren't willing to talk honestly about cutting the military budget and Medicare and Social Security when it comes to the debt ceiling fight and balancing the budget.
The nuanced truth about the murder of Tyre Nichols
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBThe disturbing police murder of Tyre Nichols has sparked yet more conversations about race and policing. Hannah Cox and Brad Polumbo break down the tragedy, react to the fallout, and explain the nuanced truth about our policing system that far-left and far-right can’t see. Then, they discuss Bernie Sanders’ latest hypocritical moment, as he’s hawking a new book bashing capitalism and even hosting an event charging up to $95 to attend to hear him… talk about how bad capitalism is. Yes, ...
Bonus: Brad + Hannah react to SPICY gun control debate
January 29, 2023 02:46 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this bonus upload, Brad & Hannah react to highlights from a SPICY debate that Vice News just hosted between gun control activists and gun owners.
Tragedy strikes California & Ron DeSantis takes on teachers’ unions
January 25, 2023 22:09 - 1 hour - 142 MB VideoA pair of tragic mass shootings struck California over the last few days. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox discuss the heart-wrenching incidents and react to the grotesque politicization and race-baiting coming from some concerns of the Left in their aftermath. Then, they analyze Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s latest move against teachers unions. Plus, they explain the ongoing debt-ceiling spending bonanza and react to some… erm, interesting, takes from “conservative” Republicans like Donald Tru...
BASEDBrief: Biden’s latest scandal, Idaho murder update & Andrew Tate in trouble
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBWhat is it with our political leaders and mishandling classified documents? Hannah and Brad break down President Biden’s latest scandal, after classified documents were found in his… garage. Then, they analyze the latest updates in the shocking Idaho murder case. We’re learning new things about the suspect, Brian Kohberger, that are truly chilling, Hannah explains. Meanwhile, mega-influencer and self-described “alpha male” Andrew Tate is facing legal troubles in Romania and multi...
BASEDBrief: GOP vs FBI, Trump policy struck down, Hillary Clinton’s fav conspiracy collapses & a campaign against Jordan Peterson
January 13, 2023 14:32 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MBThe GOP has control of the House and says it’s going to investigate the FBI. What scandals should it focus on? Brad & Hannah break it down in this episode of the Based Politics podcast. Then, they analyze a federal court ruling that just struck down a controversial Trump policy and a new study that debunks Hillary Clinton’s favorite conspiracy theory. They round out the show by covering a disturbing campaign against Jordan Peterson and reading audience comments. Support us on Locals to s...
BASEDBrief: Tragedy Strikes NFL, Trump’s Tax Returns, & Wokeness in the Federal Government
January 04, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 99.1 MBAmericans came together to pray for NFL player Damar Hamlin this week after he sustained a life-threatening injury that brought a Bills-Bengals game to a halt. Are people starting to reevaluate our football culture in light of the sport’s risks? And why are some people leaping to politicize this tragedy? Brad & Hannah break it down on the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze Trump’s tax returns, which were just released by the Democrats. Is there anything actually outrage-worthy ther...
BASEDBrief: Blizzard chaos, Southwest implodes & the latest Twitter Files
December 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 109 MBA Christmas cold snap hit the country and it resulted in tragedy. What went wrong—and could our policies have prevented it? Brad & Hannah tackle this on the latest episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Plus, they react to Southwest’s implosion and what it tells us about the air travel industry. Then, they analyze the latest edition of the “Twitter Files” showing more collusion between the feds and Twitter to censor COVID dissenters. Finally, they round up some crazy stuff from t...
Twitter Files show FBI meddling & Stanford's woke language guide
December 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe latest Twitter Files from journalist Matt Taibbi show the FBI meddling in Twitter's operations in a disturbing way that raises too many red flags to count. Plus, Stanford University released a "Harmful Language Elimination" guide that's even more unhinged than it sounds. Brad & Hannah break this down and much more in the latest BASED Politics podcast. Like the podcast? Support us on Locals to show your support and connect with us directly: https://basedpolitics.locals.com/
BASEDBrief: Elon Musk vs. Dr. Fauci 👀
December 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBElon Musk just tweeted that it's time to investigate + PROSECUTE Dr. Anthony Fauci. The Left promptly freaked out... but, like Senator Rand Paul has argued, is there actually a case to be made that Fauci lied to Congress about gain-of-function research and therefore did commit a crime? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze a disturbing story revealing that the FBI has pressured Americans into signing away their...
BASEDBrief: A HUGE Supreme Court Case, Trump Goes Wild on Truth Social & Kanye Continues to Spiral
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe Supreme Court just heard 303 Creative, the biggest gay rights case in a hot minute. Brad & Hannah break it down and play highlights from the oral arguments where you can hear the Supreme Court justices in their own words. Then, they react to some WILD posts Trump wrote on Truth Social about... "terminating the Constitution" ?!? Plus, they recap Kanye West's latest spiraling which now apparently includes telling Jews to "forgive Hitler." (Um, what?) Oh, and they react to a viral TikTok di...
BASEDBrief: Kanye's snowflake meltdown, the University of Idaho murders, & more
November 30, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 121 MBAlright, y'all... Kanye West (Ye) has officially lost it. Kanye just stormed out of a Timcast IRL interview after Tim Pool gave him slight pushback on his antisemitic claims. Brad & Hannah react to clips from Ye's meltdown in this episode of the Based Politics podcast. Then, they analyze the latest details in the disturbing University of Idaho murders. Why isn't this case getting the same kind of attention as other mass killings? Finally, Brad & Hannah react to some crazy content from ar...
BASEDBrief: The gross politicization of a national tragedy
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBAmericans are mourning the loss of 5 innocent people after a tragic shooting at a gay club in Colorado Springs—but some left-wing politicians and activists are already exploiting this tragedy to smear their political opponents and advance an ideological agenda. Brad & Hannah react to this narrative coming from the likes of AOC and David Hogg and analyze the real lessons we should be taking away from this incident. Then, they talk about the Iranian soccer team's brave stance against tyrann...
BASEDBrief: Is this HUGE crypto scandal capitalism’s fault?
November 16, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 104 MBBrad & Hannah break down the biggest financial scandal since Bernie Madoff: The implosion of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and the disgrace of Sam Bankman-Fried. They explain the complicated saga that’s left countless Americans in a lurch in a simple way that non-crypto people can easily understand — then address the question many progressives are raising: is this the fault of “unregulated capitalism”? Then, they react to a shocking confession from a DEA agent about the War on Drugs and a Ne...
BASEDBrief: Let's (Not) Talk About the Election
November 09, 2022 13:21 - 56 minutes - 105 MBEverybody's going to over-analyze Tuesday's election ad nauseam, so Brad & Hannah decided to talk about everything ELSE that's going on this week. They break down the looming end of Affirmative Action and the COP 27 climate summit world leaders are attending... that involves INSANE amounts of CO2 emissions. Then, they react to an unhinged COVID take, roast an MSNBC host's embarrassing inflation argument, and react to a funny SNL skit that triggered the COVID Karens. Oh, and they wrap up by...
The Twitter Takeover, Progressives Fold on Their Anti-War Stance in Ukraine, a Senate Report on COVID Origins, and Who’s More Violent - the Left or the Right?
November 02, 2022 15:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBJack Hunter subs in for Brad this week. Jack and Hannah discuss Elon Musk's Twitter takeover and what that means for content moderation and free speech. Plus, progressives quickly fold on their anti-war stand in Ukraine, the Senate releases a bombshell report on the origins of COVID (we funded this thing), and Jack and Hannah debate violence on the Left and the Right.
BASEDBrief: Ted Cruz vs The View, America's public schools get a bad grade, and is Biden banning TikTok?
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBSenator Ted Cruz went on The View and it was... quite something. Brad & Hannah break down highlights from the contentious viral interview on the latest episode of the BASEDBrief. Then, they analyze rumors that the US government is once again considering banning TikTok due to its Chinese government control. Plus, they react to the latest Nation's Report Card that gives public schools a bad grade. Finally, they react to several crazy stories from around the internet. Like the podcast? Sup...
BASEDBrief: Obama warns against wokeness, Biden attacks freelancers, Vegan vandalism, a Rocky Top football win, and is anime satanic?
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIs... is Obama based now? Hardly, but he did just make one good point about the perils of woke extremism, Brad & Hannah explain in the latest BASEDPolitics podcast. Plus, they break down a disturbing new plan out of the Biden administration to crack down on the gig economy and independent contractors. Then, they react to crazy online stories, from vegan protesters dumping out milk in masse to a prominent conservative commentator decrying anime -- literal cartoons -- as "satanic." And, of ...
BONUS: Boomers vs Zoomers? (Brad's Full Dr. Phil Episode)
October 15, 2022 21:12 - 39 minutes - 72.3 MBAs a Gen Z content creator, BASEDPolitics' own Brad Polumbo recently appeared on Dr. Phil to discuss & debate generational differences between Gen Z and Baby Boomers. Have past generations screwed us over? Are Gen Zers lazy and entitled? They discuss all this & more. If you're new here, subscribe to this feed and stick around for more content from Brad & his co-host, Hannah Cox.
BASEDBrief: Biden’s Pot Pardons, Kanye Goes Anti-Semite, A Male Karen Calls CPS Over Twitter & More
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBDid... did Joe Biden actually do something good? Brad & Hannah analyze the president's pardons for marijuana possession on the latest BASEDBrief. Then, they break down Kanye's latest meltdown and what it reveals about the GOP's hypocritical addiction to celebrity. Finally, they react to a bunch of mini-stories from around the internet, from a male Karen calling child services on a conservative mom to a truly insane story of a millennial who earns $350,000 but claims to be living "paycheck...
BASEDBrief: HUGE BASEDPolitics Announcement, Trump Sues CNN, Hurricane Fallout & Candace Owens Goes After Gays
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBHannah and Brad kick off the latest podcast with a HUGE BASEDPolitics announcement. Then, they analyze a new defamation lawsuit from Trump targeting CNN. Next, they break down the fallout from Hurricane Ian, from the attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the weird identity politics spin some people are trying to put on natural disasters. Finally, Brad & Hannah react to right-wing commentator Candace Owens’ latest video where she gives her much-anticipated “Thoughts on Homosexuality...
BASEDBrief: Everyone’s mad at Edward Snowden again, GOP releases midterm agenda, and Kyrsten Sinema is even more iconic than we thought
September 28, 2022 18:37 - 43 minutes - 81.3 MBThe establishment is FURIOUS at former NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden again—for no good reason, Brad & guest co-host Jack Hunter argue in the latest BASEDPolitics podcast. Then, they break down the GOP’s new midterm agenda, the “Commitment to America,” step-by-step and decide: Based or cringe? Finally, they react to maverick Democrat Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s latest viral moment and the hate storm it has brought upon her.
BASEDBrief: Debating DeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard Immigrant Stunt, a Podcast Gets an Innocent Man Freed & Biden’s Latest WILD Interview
September 21, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 128 MBIs Ron DeSantis's big Martha's Vineyard immigration stunt deplorable or defensible? Brad & Hannah discuss on the latest BASEDBrief. Plus, they break down the news that an innocent man has been finally freed after Serial, a true crime podcast, shed light on his story. And they react to President Biden's latest foot-in-mouth moments from a stunning 60 minutes interview. Work for YAL: Yaliberty.org/BASED
(FIXED) BASEDBrief: The fallout from the Royal Succession, ‘National Conservatism’ conference highlights & more Kim Kardashian drama
September 15, 2022 11:43 - 55 minutes - 104 MBWait, what? Brad is going on Dr. Phil this week. He and Hannah break down that craziness plus all the fallout from the royal succession — is the UK actually a free country? Then, they react to highlights from the ongoing “national conservatism” conference and analyze the latest batch of Kim Kardashian drama.
BASEDBrief: Missed Angles on Biden's Infamous Speech, FDA to Censor Food & Voters Reject Student Loan Bailout
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MBEverybody's talking about Biden's now-infamous speech decrying "MAGA Republicans" as a threat to democracy and freedom. But Brad and guest co-host Jack Hunter break down some crucial perspectives on the president's speech that the mainstream, partisan coverage has omitted. Then, they analyze a disturbing new FDA plan to censor our food and polling data that shows Americans don't *actually* support Biden's student loan bailout—once they understand it. Subscribe to Our Locals & Support Us ...
BASEDBrief: School District Brings Back Corporal Punishment, TikTok’s Radical ‘Quiet Quitting’ Trend & Is California Destroying McDonald’s?
August 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBUm… is California going to chase McDonald’s out of the state? Brad & Hannah break down a disturbing new wage-setting scheme that could decimate California’s fast-food industry. Plus, they discuss the controversial decision by a Missouri school district to bring back corporal punishment, aka spanking. And they analyze the new TikTok trend of young people who are “quiet quitting” and committing to do the absolute bare minimum at work. That’s probably not gonna work out great. Final...
BONUS: Brad explains the Biden student loan bailout (and why it sucks)
August 28, 2022 14:08 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBCheck out an interview Brad did w/ the Chris Spangle show diving DEEP into the many problems with "cancelling" student loans and Biden's new bailout plan. Check out Chris's show here or on all the major podcast apps: https://wearelibertarians.com/category/podcasts/wal-podcast/
BASEDBrief: Biden Tries to ‘Cancel’ $10k in Student Debt, Fauci Retires & Police Brutality in Arkansas
August 24, 2022 09:01 - 1 hour - 135 MBBiden's finally moving forward with a plan to "cancel" $10,000 in student loan debt. What are the details? Is his plan even legal? Brad & Hannah break it down in this week's BASEDBrief. Plus, they react to the news of Dr. Fauci's retirement, analyze a viral police brutality incident in Arkansas, and read the FLOOD of comments on last week's episode. Subscribe to Our Locals & Support Us for $5/Month: https://basedpolitics.locals.com/
Robby Soave: Is the Panic Over Social Media Addiction Overhyped? (Bonus Interview)
August 20, 2022 17:42 - 30 minutes - 56 MBIs social media addiction really as big a problem as many believe? And should we go along with government-led "solutions?" Reason magazine writer and Rising (Hilltv) host Robby Soave joins me to discuss these important questions from his new(ish) book, Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn't Fear Facebook and the Future. Buy Robby's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VJM6WW9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
BASEDBrief: Espionage Act, Racist Teachers’ Unions, Marjorie Taylor Greene & Will Andrew Yang’s New 3rd Party Succeed?
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBOne of the laws they’re investigating Trump under is the Espionage Act—but this law shouldn’t even exist, Brad & Hannah argue. Then, they break down a crazy viral story of a teachers’ union that negotiated to get white teachers fired before minority teachers. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene is making waves with some THOUGHTS on white men and porn addiction. And Andrew Yang is trending after clashing with a CNN host over his new 3rd party, the Forward Party… but did the CNN critic actually...
Brad Debates Liberal Economist Noah Smith on Dems’ ‘Inflation’ Plan
August 13, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 108 MBDemocrats are set to pass a huge tax-and-spend bill full of green energy subsidies, healthcare spending, and tax hikes, that they’re calling the “Inflation Reduction Act.” Liberal economist Noah Smith joins Brad to debate this bill. Will it actually do anything to reduce inflation? Should we spend hundreds of billions on climate schemes? And will the tax hikes hurt the economy and working-class Americans? We discuss all this & more. Follow Noah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Noahp...
BASEDBrief: FBI Still Sus, Dems Supersize the IRS, More Money for Ukraine & Justice for Breonna Taylor?
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBBrad & Hannah recap their weekend rendezvous at a major political conference, then break down the news that the FBI raided Trump’s home in Florida. Are conservatives finally going to wake up and stop trusting the feds? Next, they analyze the Democrats’ plan to supersize the IRS and why it’s bad news for working-class Americans. And are we finally getting justice for Breonna Taylor, a Kentucky woman tragically killed by police in a high-profile case? Plus, Brad & Hannah highlight an ins...
BONUS: New Media is Destroying the Gatekeepers’ Control | Ft. Glenn Greenwald, Erick Erickson, James O’Keefe & Ben Swann
August 07, 2022 12:29 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBFrom Substack to Rumble, New Media is breaking the establishment's gatekeeping control on the narrative. At FreedomFest, Brad interviewed independent media stars Glenn Greenwald, Erick Erickson, James O'Keefe, and Ben Swann to discuss the rise of New Media and its promises and perils. In this bonus upload, you can tune in to their conversation in case you missed the live event.