The Boyscast with Ryan Long

Never Ending Wars, The End of Privacy & Bench Press Competitions, w/ Jimmy Dore

Aug 29, 2025
Stand-up comedian and political commentator Jimmy Dore joins for a lively discussion on the surveillance state and the military-industrial complex. He humorously critiques a bizarre mayoral bench press competition while addressing serious issues like inflation and censorship. Dore delves into the implications of tech influence on politics and highlights the disillusionment with the political system, all while balancing absurdity with sharp commentary. Their conversation takes a satirical turn as they reflect on the ongoing absurdities in politics and global conflicts.
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INSIGHT

Free Speech Promises Became New Censorship

  • Trump promised free speech but replaced left censorship with right-wing censorship tied to protected classes.
  • Dore warns conflating Zionism and Judaism creates new protected categories and suppresses dissent.
INSIGHT

America Operates As A Uniparty

  • Dismissing both major parties, Jimmy Dore argues they form a uniparty serving oligarchs and donors.
  • He says presidents are often co-opted because the system's power centers (intelligence, donors) run independently.
ANECDOTE

Targeted Phone Hack Incident

  • Jimmy Dore's devices were compromised mid-flight and his iCloud signaled takeover by "MacBook The."
  • His tech said the intrusion used Pegasus and was likely a state actor, not an ordinary hacker.
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