The Jesse Kelly Show

Hour 2: Demons Among Us

Sep 13, 2025
Listeners dive into the challenge of discussing politics with kids, stressing the importance of these conversations amidst societal complexities. Humorous food stories from Iraq bring nostalgia and lighten the mood, while the discussion shifts to the risks of voicing conservative beliefs in today’s environment. The dangers of political extremism and divisive rhetoric are explored, alongside reflections on cultural shifts, including the urgency to support women's crisis pregnancies. Personal anecdotes intertwine life's challenges with resilience and growth.
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ANECDOTE

Iraq Care Package Comfort Food

  • Jesse Kelly recounts eating pizza-flavored Easy Mac and Slim Jims in Iraq using a canteen cup to recreate pepperoni pizza Mac and cheese.
  • He connects that memory to a listener's email about pizza-flavored Kraft Mac to explain why the flavor stuck with him.
ADVICE

Be Bold But Be Situationally Aware

  • Be bold about your beliefs in safe, personal settings but be situationally aware in dangerous environments.
  • Avoid dramatic confrontations in hostile protests or isolated places where physical vulnerability matters.
INSIGHT

Radicalization Via Universities And Online Forums

  • Jesse Kelly argues a violent, radicalized street subculture has been cultivated by universities and online forums.
  • He warns that these networks and their toxic online ecosystems produce repeat violent actors unless dismantled.
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