Kenny KO on Censorship, Israel and WW2 - Fight Back Ep. 122

Nov 14, 2025

Kenny KO, a former fitness influencer turned political commentator, joins to share his journey from fitness to activism. He delves into the challenges of censorship on social media, recounting his deplatforming experiences and the financial toll it took on him. The discussion shifts to the Gaza conflict, addressing humanitarian concerns and drawing historical parallels to WWII. Kenny emphasizes the need for transparency in both fitness and politics while questioning mainstream narratives. He encourages listeners to embrace integrity and engage in courageous conversations.

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From Firefighter To Creator

Kenny KO left firefighting and started YouTube in 2011, returning with consistent content in 2017 after a hiatus.
His background in history and transparency shaped his transition from fitness to political content.

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Censorship Depends On Topic

Kenny says censorship spikes when he shifted from fitness memes to political history content.
He believes platforms actively conceal information, prompting deeper investigation.

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Deplatforming And Financial Pressure

Jake and Kenny describe demonetization and platform removals after speaking about October 7th and Palestine.
They recount losing followers, income, and receiving harassment campaigns against collaborators.

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From Firefighter to Fitness Influencer

00:28 • 46sec

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Why Transparency Became Central to His Work

01:14 • 45sec

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How Social Media Censorship Impacted His Income

01:58 • 2min

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What Happened When He Began Investigating Power Structures?

04:00 • 1min

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Fear of Being Debanked and Platform Loss

05:22 • 1min

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Which Historical Narratives Sparked the Awakening?

06:48 • 2min

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Why He Calls Himself Pro‑Palestinian, Not Anti‑Semitic

08:47 • 2min

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What Graphic Evidence Changed Public Perception?

10:54 • 2min

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Was Epstein a Blackmail Operation Influencing Elites?

12:49 • 2min

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How Do Companies and Politics Enforce Speech Limits?

15:15 • 2min

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Are Modern Events Mirrored by 1930s Germany?

17:29 • 3min

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How Social Media Broke the Information Monopoly

20:31 • 3min

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Why Is Questioning WWII and the Holocaust Taboo?

Which Historical Claims Do They Challenge About WWII?

28:10 • 3min

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What Motivated His Transition from Fitness to Politics?

30:56 • 5min

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How Did Gaza Further Accelerate His Activism?

35:30 • 6min

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How Did Platform Moderation Affect His Online Presence?

41:08 • 4min

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Is AI Going to Obscure Truth or Provide Alibis?

45:11 • 3min

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Can Peptides and SARMs Revolutionize Recovery?

48:31 • 2min

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Should Sports Allow Performance Enhancers Without Testing?

50:43 • 3min

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How Did Fitness Exposés Reveal Industry Deception?

54:02 • 5min

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What Are the Financial and Moral Costs of Speaking Out?

59:15 • 5min

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Could Running for Office Be the Next Step?

01:03:52 • 9min

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How Do Historical False Flags and Coincidences Build a Narrative?

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Has the West Improved Since World War II?

01:23:10 • 4min

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What Was His Biggest Viral Fitness Expose?

01:26:48 • 5min

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How to Build Personal Integrity Against Cancel Culture?

01:32:02 • 4min

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What Final Message Does Kenny Share About Awakening?

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Fitness influencer Kenny KO stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about his political journey, censorship on social media, the genocide in Gaza, historical narratives about WW2, the price of integrity, and much more.

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00:00 Introduction to Kenny Ko

00:18 From Firefighter to YouTube Influencer

02:51 Challenges of Speaking Out

04:17 Personal Experiences with Censorship

06:39 Historical Context and Controversies

14:11 Modern Day Parallels and Social Media

20:22 The Role of Social Media in Uncovering Truths

34:33 Transition from Fitness to History

35:52 The Awakening: Lies and Realizations

36:27 The Gaza Conflict: A Turning Point

37:31 Political Activism: The Next Step

38:02 The Power of Speaking Up

38:35 Historical Narratives and Controversies

40:51 Social Media Censorship and Monetization

45:51 Peptides and Performance Enhancement

52:37 Conspiracy Theories and Historical Events

54:41 The Role of AI in Future Deceptions

01:03:41 Questioning Historical Narratives

01:08:22 The Brutality of Gaza

01:09:46 Economic Booms and War Profits

01:10:29 Challenging Historical Narratives

01:11:09 Fitness Industry Exposés

01:12:06 Influencer Controversies

01:14:04 The Cost of Integrity

01:18:50 America's Decline and Solutions

01:26:40 Fitness Scandals and Fake Weights

01:29:25 Transparency in Fitness and Beyond

01:32:01 Audience Questions and Final Thoughts

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