
Zero Hour with James Poulos
Welcome to Zero Hour, where it’s always later than you think. America was convinced tech would complete our mastery of the world. Instead we got catastrophe—constant crisis from politics and the economy down to the spiritual fiber of our being. Time’s up for the era we grew up in. How do we pick ourselves up and begin again? To find out, visionary author and media theorist James Poulos cracks open the minds—and hearts—of today’s top figures in politics, tech, ideas, and culture.
Latest episodes

Jan 20, 2025 • 28min
Ep 81 | MAHA & Jesus: Why America Is Undergoing Radical Transformation I Nicole Shanahan
In this exclusive interview with RFK’s former running mate,Nicole Shanahan, James Poulos sits down with her at Turning Point’s AmericaFest2024 to discuss the upcoming transformation that America is about to undergo.Shanahan expresses her optimism about the future of our country and how shebelieves there will a huge shift in pop culture and a spiritual renewal acrossAmerica. They also discuss who can and can’t be trusted to handle and lead thefuture of technology and how we can’t trust the elites to be in charge ofsomething so vital. Will Donald Trump, RFK, and the rest of the new MAGA teambe able to rebuild America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2025 • 59min
Ep 80 | Is RFK Jr. Making Environmentalism a Conservative Issue? I Benji Backer
James Poulos and Benji Backer, an environmentalist and author of“ The Conservative Environmentalist,” discuss RFK’s involvement with the Trumpadministration and how he is trying to change conservatives' minds onenvironmentalism. Poulos and Backer analyze how the U.S. government has beenneglecting the well-being of our country, so much so that environmentalismneeds to be paid attention to in the upcoming months, especially following thetragedy of the wildfires in California. Backer also shares his journey inbecoming one of the biggest young conservative voices out there today and theprocess of writing his book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2024 • 59min
Ep 79 | Is Michael Knowles a Santa Denier?! I Michael Knowles
James Poulos is joined by Michael Knowles, host of the Daily Wire’s “The Michael Knowles Show,” to talk everything from tobacco to Santa Claus. Knowles dives into how it has been owning his own cigar company and how nicotine is becoming a trend to increase mental performance within the younger generations. Additionally, they share their opinions on the Hunter Biden pardon, how it only exposes the corruption and hypocrisy within the Democrat Party, and how the pardon on Hunter could impact future elections for the liberals. Knowles and Poulos also emphasize the need for religious faith in a modern society that is so dominated by technology and the moral implications of IVF on future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2024 • 53min
Ep 78 | Co-Founder Reveals Why Angel Studios IS the New Hollywood | Jeff Harmon
James Poulos is joined by Jeff Harmon, co-founder of the Utah-based production company Angel Studios, to discuss the studio's new film, "Homestead," which was released on December 20. The film is set in a postapocalyptic Los Angeles, where a nuclear bomb has been detonated and sent the country into total chaos. Poulos and Harmon also discuss whether or not Hollywood will become obsolete and the corruption inside Hollywood that is harming the film industry. Is Angel Studios carving the path for the future of independent, faith-based film? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 77 | Can President Trump Fix New York City’s Broken Justice System? | Rafael Mangual
James Poulos and Rafael Mangual, a head of research at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, break down the Daniel Penny case and how it is changing for the better the NYC justice system that has been broken for so long. They also cover the UnitedHealthcare case and how the media is glorifying and supporting the alleged killer. What has happened to New York City? Will Trump and his powerhouse administration be able to step in and restore the city to its former glory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 76 | Why Donald Trump Wasn't REALLY in Charge in 2016 I Samo Burja
James Poulos and Samo Burja, an entrepreneur and political researcher, dive into the decline of American government throughout the last century, associating it with bureaucracies becoming outdated and modern society shifting away from traditional practices. They also discuss the future of the country under Donald Trump’s presidency and whether or not there has been too much damage done by the Biden administration to restore the U.S. to its former glory. Yes, there is hope for a bright future ahead, but can Trump and his team of “Avengers,” including RFK Jr. and Elon Musk, rebuild what Joe Biden and Kamala Harris destroyed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2024 • 59min
Ep 75 | Is It Too Late to Escape Techno-Slavery? I Michael Cernovich
James Poulos and Michael Cernovich, independent filmmaker and author of "Gorilla Mindset," discuss the concepts of time, end times, and Western culture’s narrowed view of history. They break down the philosophical idea that time periods over the course of history have deteriorated rather than thrived, referring back to examples such as the collapse of the Soviet Union. Cernovich criticizes the mentality of our modern society and how people seek fulfillment through things like porn and social media rather than religion and family. Poulos and Cernovich also cover the dangers of modern technology and how AI has the potential to take over our lives. Are we doomed to rely on technology for the rest of our lives, or is there a way to stop humanity from relying on technology in our everyday lives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 2024 • 39min
Ep 74 | Insider Exposes How the ACLU Became CORRUPTED I Nadine Strossen
Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, debates James Poulos on the issue of freedom of speech being controlled by the government. She breaks down the corruption happening inside the ACLU and how the organization has lost its way in recent years. She also argues that the government only promotes freedom of speech if it benefits its party’s beliefs and that it discourages rebuttal or disagreement from opposing sides. Poulos and Strossen question whether the Trump administration, specifically Elon Musk, will be able to change this narrative or if this issue will continue into 2025 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2024 • 51min
Ep 73 | How Trump’s Victory Proves That Legacy Media Is FINISHED I Sharyl Attkisson
Sharyl Attkisson, a five-time Emmy-winning journalist and talk show host, joins James Poulos to discuss the future of independent journalism and the direction that it will head in the coming years. With Donald Trump’s victory, the path ahead is looking bright for the future of independent, truthful media — especially with Trump and Elon Musk, the king of X, joining forces. Will we finally be able to speak our minds more freely, or will the left-wing media giants like CNN, NBC, and ABC try to step in and continue silencing us? Hear what the experts have to say on this episode of "Zero Hour." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2024 • 35min
Ep 72 | The Reign of the Libs Is OVER I Sen. Rand Paul
The results of this long-anticipated election are finally here, bringing a sweeping victory for the Republicans. James Poulos and Sen. Rand Paul reflect on some of the most pressing issues of the last four years, such as the fearmongering around COVID in 2020, the lies legacy media pushed on us about the COVID vaccine, the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the multiple assassination attempts against President Trump earlier this year. Now, with a bright future ahead of us and hope being restored to the American people, they discuss the strides that President Trump and his team will make in the coming months. It’s the end of an era but the start of something beautiful for our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices