Duncan Trussell Family Hour 714: Broken News
Sep 22, 2025
In a freewheeling solo talk, Duncan dives into a viral conspiracy, fiercely defending his family and his honesty in podcasting. He explores bizarre features of an interstellar object and a UAP encounter with mysterious results. With humor, he warns against doomscrolling and discusses the impact of disturbing internet culture. Finally, he shares self-care tips and encourages listeners to transform despair into action and connection. It's a wild ride through current phenomena and personal insights!
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Seeing Thiel In Person
- Duncan attended Peter Thiel's talk to observe a man labeled as 'evil' and report his direct impression honestly.
- He concluded Thiel didn’t seem evil and noted theological differences about Revelation rather than conspiracy-level collusion.
How Conspiracy Twists Honest Observation
- Duncan argues that spinning honest observations into conspiracies is dangerous and false.
- He rejects claims he’s been bought by oligarchs or censoring himself for friends as “batshit” and unfounded.
Harassment Turned Really Scary
- After online harassment surged, Duncan says the mood changed from funny to 'creepy' when Charlie Kirk was assassinated.
- He describes comforting his pregnant wife and the real fear their family felt from the harassment.