

Ep. 1825 - New Lies About The LDS Church Shooting EXPOSED In 5 Mins
Sep 30, 2025
New revelations surface about the shooter involved in the LDS Church incident, challenging media narratives about political motivations. The discussion contrasts the responses to left- and right-wing violence, emphasizing differing media portrayals. A notable update reveals the Kavanaugh attacker now identifies as female, provoking conversation around gender identity in violent acts. Michael also critiques Gavin Newsom's incendiary comments towards Stephen Miller, tying it to broader themes of political rhetoric and violence. The podcast concludes with reflections on AI's impact on Hollywood and cultural fragmentation.
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Media Leaps From Sign To Motive
- Media highlight irrelevant signals (e.g., a yard sign) to imply motive without evidence.
- Michael Knowles argues authorities found no motive linking the shooter's politics to the LDS attack.
Evidence Must Link Ideology To Violence
- Context matters when assigning ideological motive to violence; evidence must connect ideology to action.
- Knowles contrasts clear left-wing motivation in Charlie Kirk's assassination with lack of evidence in the LDS case.
Kavanaugh Attacker Referred To As Sophie
- Knowles recounts the Kavanaugh attacker being identified in court records as Nicholas and later as Sophie.
- He uses the case to illustrate left-wing political violence intersecting with a trans identity.