Knowledge Fight

#1088: October 19, 2025

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Oct 27, 2025
Alex Jones, a controversial conservative radio host and founder of Infowars, delves into the aftermath of the No Kings protests, dismissing crowd sizes and discussing media portrayals. He challenges the motivations behind diverse protest coalitions, while hosts dissect his claims about racial crime narratives and conspiracy theories. The conversation shifts to a call-in story about a protester hit by a car, prompting deeper questions about priorities and responses. Through humor and critique, the hosts offer a compelling counter to Alex's narratives.
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ANECDOTE

Lost Hike Turned Friendly Encounter

  • Dan recounts hiking alone for seven miles after getting briefly lost and enjoying self-reliance in the woods.
  • He describes meeting a friendly Trump-voting woman and feeling reassured by the social encounter.
INSIGHT

From Bullhorn To Brown-Nosing

  • Alex Jones shifted from street protester to media cheerleader for Trump, praising administration actions despite obvious faults.
  • That transformation reveals his interest in influence and flattery over consistent principles.
INSIGHT

Bad-Faith Doubts About Protest Coverage

  • Alex minimized No Kings turnout and pushed debunked claims that media used old footage to shrink protest size.
  • Dan and Jordan note bad-faith amplification of small errors to delegitimize large demonstrations.
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