Elephants in Rooms

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By: Ken LaCorte

Hi, I’m Ken LaCorte. I spent 20 years behind-the-scenes at Fox News and now host “Elephants in Rooms”.Here, we jump into topics that many people avoid and that the mainstream narrative often vilifies. Even when they’re true.If you’re looking for true insight into issues – without straw men or sensationalism – you’ve found the right place.

Why are women’s sports getting gayer?
Yesterday at 12:00 PM

Why are there so many lesbians in female sports?  First, is that true? And is there something about lesbians that makes them better at sports? Or are there cultural reasons at play?

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How 1.5% of America wins all the spelling bees
Last Monday at 12:00 PM

Indian‑Americans make up about 1% of the country, yet they’ve grabbed 28 of the last 34 Scripps National Spelling Bee trophies. What's going on?

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Some cold facts about math and gender
07/23/2025

Are women bad at math?  A lot of people think that, yet saying it out loud will STILL get you fired from some jobs. ... But is it true? 

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Why did the elites open America’s border?
07/21/2025

Pretty much NO ONE wanted this. Not Republicans. Not Democrats. Yet the 10 million migrants who came into America wasn't an accident; it was intentional.  But why?

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Are We Living In The Deadliest Era Ever?
07/18/2025

How does today's high-tech warfare and world conflicts compare to both recent and ancient history? Do we have it worse, or does it just feel that way?

► Script Sources and Notes: https://shorturl.at/UJi1d
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Why Do Children Make Great Soldiers?
07/16/2025

They're not Army Rangers, but child soldiers bring a whole lot of advantages to the battlefield. It's horrible ... but effective.

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Why Arab countries ban all Gaza refugees
07/14/2025

In just weeks after Hamas's October 7th attack, Israel’s massive retaliation left well over a million Gazans homeless. Today, almost twice that number—about 90% of Gaza’s population—has been forced from their homes, yet not a single Arab country will open its doors. Why not?

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Why do Asians eat dogs? Why don’t you?
07/11/2025

Why do Asians eat dogs, but others find that awful? What causes a culture to revere some animals and eat others?

► Script Sources and Notes: https://shorturl.at/dvdo3

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How America kills Latino longevity
07/09/2025

Why do Latino immigrants live longer than most Americans—despite having less money, more physical labor, and higher obesity rates? It’s called the Latino Paradox, and it’s baffled researchers for decades. 

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"Negro" "Black" "African American" ... why?
07/07/2025

Our language is continually changing when it comes to describing so many groups … but the Elephant in the Room is “Why?" "How?" Join me on a deep dive into the history of our language.

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Chinese Propaganda Just Hit This Channel
07/04/2025

Something strange happened a few videos ago. Here's a look inside China's propaganda campaigns.

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Why are Liberal Women Less Happy?
07/02/2025

Study after study shows that on average, liberal women are: less happy, more depressed, and diagnosed more often with mental illness. And it's not a recent development. What's going on?

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Do Jews Control The Media?
06/30/2025

It's a controversial question, but one that's important to ask and answer fairly. As always here ... the answer is complicated.

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Why are Women Bad Cult Leaders?
06/27/2025

Men lead the vast majority of cults. Is it leadership qualities? Sexism? Something else?

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Why Do Jews Dominate Nobel Prizes?
06/25/2025

The number of Jews who win Nobel Prizes -- and other scientific awards - are staggering. But is it genetics? Culture? Something else?

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Everyone Lied About Covid. Why?
06/23/2025

Here's how -- and why -- our elites covered for China's COVID lab leak. It was an unholy alliance of China, the health establishment, and the western media. They lied to us all.

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Why do men REALLY love boobs? Science explains.
06/18/2025

Breasts.  They feed babies, but besides that don’t serve much of a function … except for having some dark magical power over half of the planet.  Why?

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When Does a Fetus Become a Baby?
06/16/2025

When does a fetus become a baby? Specifically, when do those cells become a full-fledged human … with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?


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The Secret of Indian Business Owners
06/11/2025

Indian-Americans, along with Pakistani natives, absolutely dominate the convenience store sector. Nationwide, they own close to HALF, and in some regions it’s higher. Why?

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Why Don't Asians Commit Crimes?
06/09/2025

Whether it's in Asia or Asian immigrants throughout the world ... Asians rarely commit crime. They even defy the "poverty = crime" notion. What's going on?

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Documentation:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10...


Why Do People Hate Jews? (The Uncomfortable Truth)
05/05/2025

Why have Jewish people faced so much hatred throughout history? I mean … it’s been a LOT. 

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Trump's Death Risk Is Higher Than You Think
04/30/2025

Will Donald Trump survive the presidency?  I dive into actuarial tables, health stats and history to answer that question.

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Why Can't Arab Armies Beat the West?
04/28/2025

The last time Arab regime won a war against the West was Saladin ... in 1187. What's going on?

It wasn't always that way. During the Islamic Golden Age, they thrived scientifically and militarily. Now, broad issues of culture keep them losing on the battlefield.

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How Transgender Power Won, Then Lost
04/23/2025

In just a decade, the transgender movement reshaped America. I explore its dramatic rise, overreach, and why 2024 became a turning point. 

From social media's role to censorship, detransition stories, and the collision with women’s rights, this is a look at one of the most polarizing social issues of our time.

Information sources for this video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HmuN6QlouwkooFB_IuQ8H16F4aUEyTY0alrvQ5yXKZE/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.9zfqtao13kp

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How The Media Betrayed The Left
04/21/2025

They didn't mean to but, once again, the left-leaning media accidentally helped elect Trump. Again.

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The "Innocent" Black Man Who Wasn't
04/16/2025

Question: How could the U.S. execute Marcellus Williams, an innocent man?
Answer: He was guilty as hell.

ActualJusticeWarrior's video on this case:  Marcellus Williams Is 100% GUILTY

My source list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oOPF9y9WdUlOoTHV3lRMralvSi2XkWtHks4No6PDmus/edit?tab=t.0 

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Is Organic Food Actually Better? Or A Trendy Scam?
04/14/2025

I want to be healthy. But is organic food really worth the cost? Or is just another "feel good" way to take my money? The science is complicated.

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Nuclear Power Is Pretty Darn Green
04/09/2025

Most of my life, I was told that nuclear was dangerous, wasteful and bad. Here's what I've now learned.

Jump to:

00:00 Intro
00:53 Scary Beginnings
04:12 Are They Safe?
06:17 What About Waste?
07:28 A Carbon-Free Future?

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How Did Society Lose Its Mind Over Body Positivity?
04/07/2025

It's understandable that overweight people want to feel good. But how did people who should know better promote an ideology that leads to an early grave?

Jump to:

00:00 Intro
01:58 Psychological Basis
03:22 A Movement Begins
05:66 Explosive Growth
08:12 The Ugly Extremes

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How Indian Immigrants Get Richer Than EVERYONE
04/02/2025

Indian Americans have the highest income in the U.S. ... by far.  I found that fascinating and wanted to figure out the reasons why. Here you go!

 Jump to:

00:00 Intro
01:38 India's A Mess
02:21 Selective Immigration
03:43 Education
04:35 Career Selection
05:29 Culture

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It Sucks, But Plastic Recycling Is A Scam
03/31/2025

"Big Plastic" fooled the world. And they had help.  Here's the story of how the lie of plastic recycling became a fake reality.

Jump to:

00:00 Intro
01:24 Plastic "Recycling"
03:03 How did we get here?
04:02 The PR campaign
06:49 Why it worked
07:38 The real cost

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Does The “Gay Voice” Actually Exist?
03/26/2025

What's the deal with the "gay voice"? Does it really exist? And what's behind it ... biology, learned behavior, or something else? Let's get sciency.

Jump to:

00:00 Intro
00:52 The Power of Voice
02:19 What IS the Gay Voice?
03:50 Nature or Nurture?
06:58 The Dark Side

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Why Do Smart People Fall For Stupid Ideas?
03/24/2025

It's easy to understand why dumb people believe dumb things, but science shows that intelligent people are often worse. What's going on?

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Can Women Make Good Secret Service Agents?
03/19/2025

Trump's assassination attempt raised important questions about female Secret Service agents. I break down the pros and cons.

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Teachers Are NOT Underpaid. A Data Deep Dive.
03/17/2025

Everyone "knows" that teachers are underpaid. It's so wildly accepted that it's practically a cliche. 

But is it true? The numbers will surprise you.

Source documents/links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kktQ8O4Be5Pntz81BM4lmxjqGxQ6-XI6oV50n-Ucwig/edit?tab=t.0

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Did the #MeToo Movement Go Too Far?
03/12/2025

What did he REALLY do wrong? Most people don't know the facts. The truth about Louis CK was that he never raped or assaulted anyone, but was canceled for "power dynamics." Was it fair? 

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Why do Black men like big butts?
03/11/2025

First of all... is that true? Do Black men really like the big booty or is that a stereotype? Surprisingly, there's real scientific research on this. 

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Why Haiti Is Awful And Its Neighbor Is Thriving
03/11/2025

Haiti could be paradise, but it's a living hell. The popular answers don't tell the full story, and it's not "colonialism."

Here is backup data and info for this video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNyODlzBoD3ttrUrD16sS7G4d5V1SaNyPcS14O9dfvE/edit?tab=t.0

Jump to:

00:00 Haiti Chaos
1:24 Common Explanations
04:17 Haiti vs. the D.R.
07:42 Toxic Charity
09:20 Uncomfortable Questions

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Why did Britain protect child molesters?
03/06/2025

I hated making this video, but it's an important issue. For decades, British police, politicians and social workers knew about organized gangs abusing British girls by the thousands. And they kept it quiet.  Here's why.

Link to my sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fz_llz5k5chMlksZM0BE0UnQUqWI7KKmc3lm0ewA0mI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.oufjn2p6807h 

Link to the full Jay Report: https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/downloads/file/279/independent-inquiry-into-child-sexual-exploitation-in-rotherham 


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They're Lying. Home Ownership Rates Are Great.
03/05/2025

"No one can afford a home anymore" ... absolute rubbish. The numbers surprised me, since homeownership rates are close to an all-time high, and MUCH higher than in the 50s/60s.

Script and documentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IlryPGMJb236MXTKAMHUtf4P-OZMUQslR67uTWOtGis/edit?tab=t.0 

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