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A feeling of spiritual malaise is moving the young toward disastrous ideologies. The answer is smothered in silence.

Ep. 1288

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Heather Mac Donald may appear to be an unassuming woman, but she talks like a tough guy. She's a Fellow at Manhattan Institute and the author of When Race Trumps Merit. Today, she joins me to discuss the phenomenon of teen takeovers, happening primarily within the black community—a story the mainstream media won't cover.

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The biggest movie of the year has finally arrived. Spencer and Andrew will be sharing their live reaction to The Odyssey. Thankfully, Spencer is one of the most qualified people around to discuss this legendary Greek story. And like The Odyssey itself, this conversation is bound to be epic.

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Lose your rage. When you understand humanity, even the craziness makes sense.

Ep. 1287

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These socialist loving TikTokers want you to think that socialism is great. Well, they're wrong. Watch me debunk their idiotic claims. While I can't guarantee you won't lose IQ points watching this video, you'll definitely be entertained.

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The hosts debate whether America is still on the right track, and break down the doomer spin on geopolitics. Ben Domenech shares exclusive anecdotes of what Lindsey Graham was like off camera. Joe Biden may be writing a book, but nobody wants to talk about it. And the hosts hear and argue over guest policy pitches, from abolishing time zones to kicking kids off social media.

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Richard Ackerman, known by his YouTube moniker Redeemed Zoomer, joins me for a passionate conversation about his goal to reform the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which has been overtaken by progressive ideology.

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Andrew and Spencer have a riveting discussion about three of this summer's biggest movies: Backrooms, Obsession, and Disclosure Day. Together, these three films reveal the generational transition from the Kumbaya naïveté of the Baby Boomers to the nihilism of Gen Z.

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A lost generation tries to find the answers in socialism and conspiratorial lies.

Ep. 1286

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Today, I'll be ranking a list of epic films that range from the historic to the fantastical. I guarantee you'll love this video, even if you disagree with my rankings, which are always right.

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Daniel McCarthy, a Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins me for a fascinating discussion about the fundamental differences between the French and American Revolutions.

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At the polls, at the movies, the future is beginning to take shape—should we be afraid?

Ep. 1285

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Does leaving Christianity make you a wiser, happier, and more clear-eyed person? These TikTokers seem to think so. Here's why they're wrong.

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Matt Mehan, PhD, author of The American Book of Fables, joins me for an encouraging discussion about the heroes and stories we can—and must—look to for cultural restoration in the West.

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They call it socialism, but it's National Socialism, and the nation is not the United States.

Ep. 1284

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These feminists are proudly proclaiming their intent to decenter men from their lives. While I'd like to decenter myself from this video, unfortunately, I cannot. So, for your pleasure, I will be reacting to these feminist TikToks...and possibly gouging my eyes out.

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AJ Pasciuti, author of Darkhorse and a retired Marine sniper, joins me for a powerful discussion about the importance of moral clarity on the battlefield and ends by telling me a fascinating war story about the attempt by him and his platoon to hunt down an enemy sniper.

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While European visitors sing America's praises, Americans are at each other's throats and abandoning their founding principles. What the hell?

Ep. 1283

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Here's a compilation of two ranking videos over the last few months. One is about cinematic thrillers, the other is about classic video games.

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The hosts are back at it, breaking down war, peace, and the terms of Trump's Iran peace deal. Vice President Vance's bestseller "Communion" stirs up a fiery debate over theology and the econometrics of Japanese strawberries. New host Mat Nuclear previews "The Nuclear Reaction" ahead of its Daily Wire premiere. And Biden insider Michael LaRosa mourns the miserable plight of moderate Democrats at the hands of radical socialists.

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Here's a compilation of really interesting conversations I've had with some fascinating guests. Guests include Clifton Duncan, Megan Basham, Peter Schweizer, and Lionel Shriver. 

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Is the American Dream dead? These TikTokers think it is. Here's why they're wrong.

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Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation In the History of the World, joins me for an inspiring conversation about the role John Adams played in the founding of America and the philosophy that guided him, and all the other founders, through the revolution.

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As the political season ramps up, we begin to get a picture of the coming struggle for America.

Ep. 1282

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Are women capable of being funnier than men? By the end of this video, the verdict will be out.

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One small step for voters, one giant leap for California's salvation? Friendly Fire breaks down the California primary results with guest hosts Ben Domenech and Isabel Brown. Ace pollster Jesse Arm jumps in on the Democrats' midterm dumpster fire and Graham Platner problem. Ben Shapiro defends his controversial hot takes. And the conservative movement debates the merits of a pilgrimage to Mother Russia.

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Dr. Debra Soh, author of Sextinction: The Decline of Sex and The Future of Intimacy, joins me for a fascinating discussion about the alarming decline in intimacy between young men and women. Don't miss this conversation.

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Conservatives hope a resurgence of faith will restore the West, but the Pope's new encyclical on AI, raises questions about the uses of religion.

Ep. 1281

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Andrew Klavan’s declaration that video games don’t have good stories lit up the internet, and now his son Spencer is here to provide a counterpoint to that hot take. Their debate will focus on Expedition 33 and whether or not its story lives up to the quality of its gameplay.

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Liza Libes joins me for a compelling conversation about her Substack, Pens and Poison, and reveals the eye-opening experience she had as a student inside the belly of the Ivy League beast.

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We can't get what we want until we know what we want.

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Today, I'll be ranking classic video games like Super Mario. One of these games I truly hate.

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Trump yet another step closer to dominance over the Republican Party, ousting libertarian Congressman Tom Massie. Batya Ungar-Sargon explains "Pinecone-gate" and what led to the Trump critic's disastrous end. Plus, Ben Domenech weighs in on the war between conservatives and podcast charlatans. And Dr. Mehmet Oz reveals the administration's plan to tackle fraud in the wake of Daily Wire's exclusive investigation into Medicaid fraud in Ohio.

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Christopher J. Scalia, author of 13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (But Probably Haven't Read), makes the case for why reading must return as a cultural norm in American society.

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In China, in Iran, in podcast land, and on TV, money calls the tune.

Ep. 1279

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Today, I'll be ranking a list of cinematic thrillers. While I haven't picked the list, I can say with confidence that the thriller genre is tailored made for cinema. So, this list should be interesting.

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Carl Trueman, author of The Desecration of Man, joins me for an urgent discussion about why Christians must reject the self-destruction of transhumanism and instead offer a vision of life over death.

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They have Hollywood, the news media and the academies. You have your life and mind. The odds are in your favor.

Ep. 1278

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Andrew and Spencer discuss the film’s controversial portrayal of Michael Jackson and whether or not it is acceptable to separate the art from the artist.

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Stephen C. Meyer, author of Return Of The God Hypothesis, joins me for a discussion about his new film, The Story of Everything: a documentary that reveals the Great Mind behind our universe.

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