The Jesse Kelly Show

Hour 3: Armed and Aware

Sep 11, 2025
Stay vigilant wherever you go, as the podcast tackles personal safety and awareness in a tumultuous political landscape. It contrasts serious discussions on rising political violence with lighter topics like breakfast burritos. Listeners are encouraged to cut toxic influences from their lives for greater happiness. The conversation also highlights the need for resilience in the face of despair and the importance of self-defense. A mix of humor and serious reflections makes for an engaging exploration of personal boundaries and societal challenges.
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INSIGHT

Media Framing Normalizes Violence

  • Media narratives often blame victims and rationalize political violence instead of focusing on the attack itself.
  • Jesse Kelly argues the media's framing normalizes violence and skirts accountability for assassination attempts.
ADVICE

Put Your Phone Away In Public

  • Stay off your phone in public and keep your head on a swivel to reduce victimhood risk.
  • Jesse Kelly recommends constant situational awareness when commuting or walking in public spaces.
ANECDOTE

Montana Trip Used To Teach Vigilance

  • Jesse recounts spending a month in Montana and carrying arms while hiking because of grizzly bear risk.
  • He uses that experience to illustrate treating urban life with similar constant awareness.
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