Brad vs Everyone BONUS: Brad and Jillian Michaels discuss Tucker, Fuentes & the rise of the far-Right
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Jan 18, 2026 
Jillian Michaels, a media personality and fitness entrepreneur, joins to discuss the alarming rise of the far-right. They delve into the extremism of figures like Nick Fuentes and how online platforms desensitize audiences to hate. The conversation shifts to the evolving stance of conservatives on LGBT issues and the political fallout. They analyze Tucker Carlson's outrageous tactics for attention and the role of algorithms in amplifying fringe voices. Ultimately, they express concern over the GOP's failure to condemn extremism, risking the party's future.
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The Cost Of Overusing Labels
- Labels like "racist" and "anti-Semitic" were overused and thus watered down, making real hatred easier to dismiss.
- Brad Polumbo warns that cheapening these labels reduces their deterrent effect and enables mainstreaming of genuine extremism.
A Young Conservative Who Gave Fuentes A Pass
- Jillian Michaels describes a young black gay conservative who cautiously defends Fuentes to illustrate confusion on the right.
- She uses this example to show why some people give extremist figures a pass due to past overuse of labels.
Denounce Hate Rather Than Sidestep It
- Call out genuine hatred forcefully instead of refusing to speak to avoid media narratives.
- Jillian Michaels urges public figures to denounce extremism to preserve meaningful discourse and labels.