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Send us Fan Mail We challenge the default story of success and ask what it means to “win” in a society where people still cannot meet basic needs. We test big ideas like universal basic income, education reform and AI risks, then land on a simple thesis: systems are man-made, so they can be redesigned.  • redefining success as shared wellbeing, not private wealth  • the “question everything” mindset and why imagination precedes change  • legal system versus justice system, and how money tilts outcomes  • universal basic income, four-day work week and what freedom from survival could unlock  • education reform that teaches empathy, respect, self-knowledge and life skills  • confirmation bias, algorithmic feeds and why people confuse perception with reality  • AI misinformation, outsourcing critical thinking and the danger of fast reaction culture  • homelessness as a solvable distribution and prioritization problem  • man-made constructs like money, inflation and land ownership, and what they hide  like comment subscribe share see that's why I says a little hypocritical I was gonna pretend like it's selfish but it's actually communal sir share spread this word that's what I really want and then give a review of this of this podcast if it's one to four stars what should I improve and if it's five stars what should I double down on and keep doing all right and and then and also if you want to donate you donate as well and like I said that's completely optional. Follow Alex Kain at ... His website https://thephilosophy.net/ LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/mralexkain Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We bounce from midterm election takeaways to how technology and AI are reshaping persuasion, trust, and attention. Austin Holmes joins us to talk leadership, land investing, building Signal Raptor, and why the winning strategy is relationships plus tech, not one or the other.  • why the midterms feel different and why polls miss “anger”  • a warning to Democrats about arrogance and sloppy execution  • Austin’s background from Florida to Navy EOD to entrepreneurship  • land investing as a long-term, low-drama wealth play  • how big tech, ads, and search can tilt public opinion  • AI voice cloning and the rising risk of deception  • treating AI like a tool you manage, not a boss  • first-principles prompting and letting AI ask you questions  • using automation to kill repetitive work while keeping human connection  • learning through failure, getting help, and finding the right fit  • local backlash over data centers, water, power, and affordability  Like, comment, subscribe, share this episode.  Follow Austin Holmes at ... His website https://signalraptor.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aaustinholmes/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We make our Election Eve calls on the Senate, the House, and the most competitive governor races while staying honest about what prediction markets can and cannot tell you. I give my map-based pathway for control, flag where I dissent from the consensus, and end with why term limits and ad-driven persuasion keep warping accountability.  • framing the midterms as unusually competitive and volatile  • explaining why open seats can reshape Senate math  • breaking down key Senate toss-ups and where markets swing fast  • giving a Maine call that challenges the prediction markets  • outlining a Senate control map and what majorities can actually do  • walking through House battleground districts and incumbency advantages  • projecting a House flip and debating what the final margin looks like  • sizing up the most competitive governor races and why they matter  • discussing late money, TV ads, and subconscious influence on voters  • arguing for term limits for senators and House members  Leave a like, comment, share, you know, subscribe to my channel.  My only source https://www.270towin.com/ Polymartket https://polymarket.us/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We step back from tribal politics and argue that America’s survival depends on individual sovereignty, moral responsibility, and refusing to outsource our agency to politicians and media. James Keene explains why elites versus everyone else is the real fight, how crises accelerate control, and what lawful leverage could pull power back closer to people.  • why left versus right distracts from deeper power structures  • James Keene’s path from Marxism to capitalism and limited government  • why a free society needs moral accountability and personal responsibility  • how shifting burdens to others introduces coercion and violence  • elite capture of Washington through campaign finance and the revolving door  • national risk signals: debt, distrust, war without end and surveillance expansion  • why voting alone does not fix corruption and what engagement can look like  • the 9th and 10th Amendments, states’ rights and constitutional guardrails  • subsidiarity as a practical way to protect individual freedom  • why pure democracy can become mob rule and erode inalienable rights  • “follow the money” as a test for political truth  Like, comment, subscribe  And then when you give a review, if it’s one or four stars, how shall I specifically improve my podcast or the episode  And if it’s a five-star, what should I continue to do  Make sure you give it on the Apple Podcast or Spotify  And if it’s like donating, it’s $3 a month  Follow James Keena at. His Website https://jameskeena.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JamesKeena2084/ Twitter https://x.com/JamesRKeena1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authorjameskeena/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameskeena/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We connect three tech stories to everyday life: why data centers are suddenly a midterm election landmine, why AI agents create a new kind of bank security risk, and why New Mexico’s massive Meta penalty still may not change Big Tech behaviour fast. We argue for transparency, stronger AI guardrails, and personal data protection while keeping the focus on what hits your bills, your accounts, and your privacy. • data centers moving into mainstream politics through affordability, water use, power demand and local pushback  • cross-party tensions as candidates recalibrate positions on data center permits and community opposition  • concerns about NDAs, limited transparency and residents learning too late about projects  • AI agents as the next phase after generative AI, with banks struggling to verify human versus automated logins  • password leakage risk, unpredictable agent behaviour and why blocking automation may be the safest default  • potential mitigations like password managers brokering access without sharing credentials  • New Mexico’s $25B Meta penalty tied to Cambridge Analytica allegations and the long appeal fight ahead  • the open question of whether financial penalties can meaningfully deter trillion-dollar platforms  Comment, subscribe, share this episode. This is another guestless tech episode, and give a review. If it's one star, one to four stars, how shall I improve? Then if it's a five star, what should I double down in? Okay, and then uh yeah. And then another thing I'm gonna ask, I'm gonna start doing this. So if you have any guests that you think is great for this podcast, search for the next season. You could let me know. And of course, donate, donate as well if you want to. And remember, it's completely optional. My sources https://tech.yahoo.com/general/article/there-was-little-fuss-about-data-centers-in-the-last-election-now-they-could-sway-the-midterms-165906288.html https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/article/your-bank-cant-tell-if-its-you-or-an-ai-agent-trying-to-log-into-your-account-155629700.html https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-ordered-pay-25-billion-172737485.html Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We argue that public safety and crime policy should be non-partisan, and we explain why voters are rejecting “soft on crime” governance in cities and states. We also challenge activist talking points on prisons, drugs, and polling, then land on what it means to vote with quality of life on the line.  • why consequences and enforcement drive voting behaviour  • prison abolition rhetoric versus real-world incentives and power  • why compromise fails when activists refuse to admit policy trade-offs  • climate policy framed through measurable impact and cost-benefit analysis  • progressive prosecutors, public backlash, and the shelf life of soft-on-crime DAs  • drug decriminalisation lessons, Narcan debates, and fentanyl risks  • marijuana legalisation, black markets, and uneven county enforcement  • mental health, counselling, stress, and avoiding relapse  • why identity politics shrinks coalitions and pushes parties to extremes  • polling credibility, push polls, media bias, and midterm election stakes  Vote, vote, vote. Vote law in order. Vote law in order. Vote for public safety.  Check out our old episodes Episode 106 Episode 241 Follow Ken at ... Click here for Professional Bondsmen of Texas Website Click here for Blog of Professional Bondsmen of Texas Click here for Bail Post Podcast Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Galen Wilson about surviving a heart transplant, staying sober, and turning gratitude into a daily practice that strengthens love instead of bitterness. We dig into the Monument Method, a simple way to stop fights fast by restoring emotional safety before trying to “communicate better”.  • Galen’s life story of career loss, addiction, recovery, and reinvention  • How gratitude and purpose prevent bitterness after major setbacks  • Why long-term illness breaks many couples and what helps them hold on  • Erectile dysfunction as a shame spiral that cuts off touch and closeness  • Attachment theory basics and why the body triggers fight or flight first  • The Monument Method sacred word to interrupt conflict early  • Eye gazing and reconnection as nervous system regulation  • The Sanctuary Bond as a way to borrow calm from your partner  • Why emotional safety drives libido, intimacy, and lasting romance  Like, comment, subscribe. You give a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If it’s one to four stars, how can I specifically improve? If it’s a five stars, what should I double down in? Okay, and share this with others. Let’s use the code ELIAS for your $100 off coupon on your relationship course.  Follow Gaylen Wilson His Website https://www.monumentmethodinstitute.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572336252788&rdid=SHOCLzZLVyNL5CZ9&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1aXxBYJ9kw%2F# Twitter https://x.com/MonumentMethod Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MonumentMethodInstitute Instagram https://www.instagram.com/monumentmethodinstitute/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylen-wilson-846b62417/?isSelfProfile=false TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@monumentmethod Monument Hearts Trailer on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8GmXFnX/ Monument Method Trailer on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8GmATNK/ ED Trilogy on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8GWBKDj/ Monument Coaching https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8cC5x5U/ P.S.  please check out our music at Artist page https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/alyssa-elijah-grant/35829215 More Content https://monumentmethodinstitute.com/podcast-episode-ideas.php Fiercely Protect The Monument https://www.tiktok.com/@monumentmethod/video/7698162036231900446 Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We run through three stories that say a lot about where tech and games are headed, from GTA 6 hype and Rockstar’s production plans to an unexpected Apple and Meta thaw. We also look at how a San Francisco set zombie game promotion triggered backlash and what that teaches developers about using real locations.  • GTA 6 timeline talk and why expectations are sky high  • Rockstar scaling staff and engine changes to speed development  • Vice City and Leonida built from Miami style influences  • Rumours of less restrictive missions and more flexible gameplay  • Criminal profile system that changes police responses  • Celebrity radio playlists and how to use star power well  • Apple opening the door to Meta AI and why rivals should notice  • AI competition with China plus the need for sensible guardrails  • Tenderloin zombie game backlash and a developer’s pullback strategy  Sources https://www.gtabase.com/gta-6/news/ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/15/apple-meta-partner-ai.html https://abc7news.com/post/tenderloin-night-shift-zombie-shooting-game-set-san-francisco-neighborhood-taken-offline-backlash/19946006/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We challenge mainstream framing of Israel and Gaza by tracing a provocative, source-driven case that Netanyahu’s incentives and alleged corruption help explain why war keeps expanding. We argue that “follow the money” reveals blind spots in Western media and raises uncomfortable questions about who benefits when peace collapses.  • why key facts about Israeli politics do not travel to American media audiences  • the “follow the money” counter-terrorism model and why payroll matters  • the Harpoon unit, terror financing crackdowns, and what it means to shut them down  • the kompromat theory and how foreign leverage could shape policy choices  • interpreting Trump’s “you’d be in prison” remark as a clue, not a punchline  • the JCPOA Iran deal, casus belli, and how diplomacy can be replaced by escalation  • allegations around Qatar cash transfers and the deliberate strengthening of Hamas  • the claim that allowing threats to grow feeds the war economy and defence spending  • separating pro-Israel from pro-Netanyahu, and insisting violence against innocents is never justified  Like, comment, subscribe, you know, the whole corny social media YouTube thing. And if you're gonna give a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify, if it's one of four stars, I would like to know how I can improve. Or if it's five stars, what should I double down on? What do you really like about the episode? Okay, and again, just share, spread the word. Follow Eran Evron ... Link tree https://linktr.ee/TheNewDichotomy Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We explore how Christian faith and artificial intelligence can coexist without fear, hype, or lazy conclusions. We trade extreme narratives for practical discernment, showing how tech can support ministry when love of neighbour and integrity stay central.  • Christopher’s work at the intersection of Christianity and emerging technology  • Miami as a diverse test case for church life in a growing tech hub  • Building welcoming communities for skeptics, atheists, and outsiders  • Virtual reality church experiments and what they teach about mission  • Why “AI is all good” and “AI is all evil” both fail  • The need to speed up ethical discernment alongside AI development  • Education gaps, hype cycles, and why people struggle to define AI products  • Practical sermon prep uses like drafting transitions and saving time  • Keeping pastors accountable in a world where congregants can fact-check instantly  • Equity concerns around paid AI access and tiered tools  • Trust as a long-term practice that makes hard conversations possible  Check out his website, all right, and get this, get this book, especially if you’re a theologian or even in the pews, get it.  Like, comment, subscribe. If you give this episode one to four stars, how can I improve it? And if it’s a five star, what should I keep doing to keep it, you know, make it great?  Follow Christopher Benek at ... His website https://www.christopherbenek.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christopher.benek Twitter https://x.com/benekcj Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benekcj/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbenek/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@benekcj Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Alistair Mokhtar, a high school senior and author of The AI Dividend, about how AI could reshape jobs, wages, and opportunity if policy stays stuck in the past. We lay out a concrete plan for sharing AI gains through an AI tax, a sovereign wealth fund, and reforms like a four-day work week and lower college costs.  • why AI threatens entry-level jobs and changes the value of a degree  • taxing AI use to fund shared benefits instead of pure layoffs  • sovereign wealth fund logic and compounding as a retirement tool  • four-day work week as a buffer for transition and human time  • AI hallucinations, verification habits, and the risks of scams  • what critics will challenge and what makes reform politically hard  • petitions for early retirement, universal healthcare, and college savings  • comparing US college costs with Canada and arguing for three-year degrees  Like this episode, share, subscribe. For the Apple Podcasts and Spotify listeners, give a star review if it’s one to four stars. What is one specific thing this episode can improve on? If it’s a five star, which what made the episode great? And what should I double down on? And then yeah, and just if you want to donate, I have a buy coffee link as well.  Follow Alistair Mukhtar at .... His website https://theaidividend.org/ https://theaidividend.org/petitions His book https://www.amazon.com/AI-Dividend-Reclaiming-Prosperity-Machines/dp/B0H5D81PCN/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2IAB1I9465BI3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.khIUU0BsjMHA9O19rJTb_CWwjBs-jpnsPOQzhRCPAL-BF1crQHlmmQCg2MnKGjjUPSCEJq9G0dBQwFFeaoC0KKwEkxW9ySMadgqG5gGLpjSL72dfBviDiERYFpGkzSYhY0JRrWQXNPbhyDF9A4QEFJyBmMMLxOeYL7G0-PmlpRtZ-d6bCfStj_NBQRfulRVu05Ygm13gLMiqHxj16J2NFULB4NdrP4r4QKP_2lr7AYE.r34q2Z8pMKa7V7fbkAzFwCExQBcBxtgNPALjI4EHouo&dib_tag=se&keywords=ai+dividend&qid=1789862465&sprefix=ai+dividend%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-2 Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We test the claims behind trans athletes in women’s sports by separating media hype from biology, statistics, and measurable capability. We also dig into what hormone replacement therapy actually changes, how youth care is typically handled, and why policy debates go off the rails when people cherry pick science. • defining assigned sex at birth versus dominant sex hormone  • why hormone dominance drives performance changes over months  • capability based categories as a fairness framework for sport  • why separate divisions risk “separate but equal” segregation logic  • the numbers problem, including NCAA testimony and why scale matters  • activism versus education, and how bad debates create bad policy  • youth healthcare realities, puberty blockers, consent, and WPATH guidance  • why chromosomes alone do not define most traits people argue about  • the danger of politicised science, including cherry picked experts  • testosterone as a policy shortcut, and why it can backfire in military readiness  • where to follow Dr. Amethyst DeHerrick and what links we plan to add Give her an honest rating of one to four. How can I improve and be specific? And how can I improve? If it’s a five-star, what should I double down in? Yep. And that and that’s for both Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Give those ratings, and I will greatly appreciate it. Follow Amythesta Herrick at ... Her website https://purplepawclan.com/amethysta/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@amethystaherrick Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@amethystaherrick Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/amethystaherrick/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail I read and react to the first 50 parts of the Book of Enoch from my Ethiopian Bible and explain why its themes feel missing from the Christian mainstream. I connect Enoch’s harsh visions of judgment to modern cravings for justice and to my own honest confession that I have been drifting away from God.  • why the Book of Enoch may have been removed and why that matters  • Enoch’s reputation as righteous and “taken” to heaven  • archangels named directly and why that challenges some Christian comfort zones  • the Watchers story, giants, and forbidden knowledge like sorcery and astrology  • vivid imagery of punishment, separation of righteous and wicked, and “sorted” spirits  • the “Son of Man” language and the debate over messianic meaning  • frustration with real-world injustice and the hope of consequences beyond this life  • my struggle with distraction, convenience, and rebuilding spiritual focus through prayer, meditation, and research  Leave a you know a like if you're on YouTube, share this, subscribe, comment. And those of your Apple Podcasts at Spotify, give a review. If it's one to four stars, provide one specific way I can prove. And if it's five stars, what should I keep doing?  Source for this video/audio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Enoch Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We sort through three tech headlines with a human lens, starting with why the AI job apocalypse story is overstated and ending with how policy and prices shape everyday tech choices. We argue for learning AI skills without falling for fear marketing, support stricter limits for younger students, and question what counts as a fair “refund” when tariffs distort costs.  • AI automating tasks rather than whole jobs  • Rising compute and integration costs making full replacement harder  • Why “AI literate” workers stay in high demand  • Rehiring and the value of institutional knowledge  • NYC restricting generative AI use for K to 8 students  • Screen time limits and the case for protecting early learning  • Letting teachers use AI for curriculum support but not grading  • The challenge of stopping AI use at home without parent involvement  • Nintendo’s up to 30% sale tied to tariff related refunds  • How tariffs and component demand push console prices up  If you enjoy this episode, give a five-star review. And if not, I'll give if it's one of four stars, how can I improve it? If it's a five star, how you know what should I double down and what do you like about the episode? My sources for this episode https://builtin.com/articles/ai-job-apocalypse-never-arrived https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/02/tech/new-york-city-classroom-ai-ban https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2026/09/11/nintendo-sale-offering-30-off-games-thanks-tariff-refunds/91714548007/ My Own Business Institute (MOBI) in Santa Clara University https://businessonline.scu.edu/onlinemba-3?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Paid%20Search&utm_keyword=mba%20college&utm_adgroup=174133213370&utm_campaign=22497659418&utm_content=812984327698&type=b&feeditemid=&targetid=kwd-33581811&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9212395&matchtype=b&network=g&device=c&devicemodel=&creative=812984327698&placement=&target=&aceid=&adposition=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22497659418&gbraid=0AAAAADQvNFGJvJbVSVO7Q6pd4GQfMMBCm&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzY7VBhDwARIsAFtPvBSG4p1yW235zqnCjmayuHIQ9NLDXF9OnsMothN1vF3TudymL77x4xYaAj7sEALw_wcB Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We take on three loaded anniversaries and ask what it means to stay evidence-based when social media wants a scapegoat and a viral villain. We break down the Lindsay Clancy case, condemn political violence around Charlie Kirk’s death, and reflect on how the 25th anniversary of 9/11 still shapes memory, policy, and public life.  • the Lindsay Clancy case facts and why psychosis claims still require scrutiny  • overprescribing medication and what accountability could look like in mental health care  • gender divide reactions online and why “repeal the 19th Amendment” is a dead end  • defamation risks and the difference between questions and evidence-free accusations  • postpartum depression as real and serious while still protecting children and families  • Charlie Kirk’s assassination anniversary and why no political opinion justifies murder  • grief, conspiracy content, and streamers profiting from outrage  • 9/11 remembrance, first responder health fallout, and how communities carry loss  • NYC politics around memorial attendance and why respect matters more than narratives  • drone light shows as modern commemoration and how to improve them without propaganda  Give a review, people.  Follow Shades of Jade aka Samatha at ... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vgs8EVFdcls8slNQptdOi?si=Kqm87Er9RIWT8wIS5fGEyg&nd=1&dlsi=4c1e0dd571e14e26 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shades-of-jade-podcast/id1784808364 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-jade-wooldrik-1532a41ba/ Episode where I colloborate with Sam. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-political-stories-of-2025/id1784808364?i=1000742182526 My AI episodes Halloween https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECevEaedvl4 Thanksgiving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDvRNkE7ww0 Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrLJSKeBu8g Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000