Zero Hour with James Poulos

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

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

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

This presidential election is arguably the most important one of our lives. But with so much controversy surrounding it, how can we know? Henry Olsen, host of the "Beyond the Polls" podcast, joins James Poulos to give us a preview on where the polls currently stand. They give their thoughts on what will happen to the country after this historical week and discuss the most controversial issues surrounding this year’s election, such as abortion rights, Elon Musk endorsing Trump, and the role of Christian voters in this election. Henry also emphasizes the importance of polls and how they will determine whether or not Trump will take the victory over Kamala and be able to Make America Great Again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Gonzales, host of BlazeTV’s “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered” and everyone’s favorite spicy Latina, joins James Poulos to talk all things revolving around this historical election season. Sara shares her predictions for the 2024 election and how the outcome decides the future of America, her thoughts on the “UFC Bros” such as Joe Rogan being pro-RFK rather than pro-Trump, and the scandal involving the Harris-Walz campaign offering TikTokers money to promote the campaign, and they even compare Kamala Harris to ... a box of packing peanuts?! This episode of "Zero Hour" is hilarious, informative, and a must-watch before such a pivotal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Sey, former pro athlete and brand president of Levi’s turned founder of XX-XY Athletics, joins James on the latest episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss her time as a pro gymnast, moving from California to Colorado during quarantine, and how she decided to leave the corporate scene and start her own clothing line. They also discuss Jennifer's experience being a part of the groundbreaking documentary "Athlete A," which provided a behind-the-scenes look at the abuse happening inside the sport of gymnastics. James and Jennifer also tackle modern issues such as the corruption at the Paris Olympics, the future of corporate America, and the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title IX. Is there hope for the future as we look toward the upcoming election, or will women’s sports never be the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Savage, host of BlazeTV’s "Blaze News Tonight," joins James Poulos to discuss a variety of modern issues such as the censoring of free speech in the U.K., the fake news surrounding the upcoming election, how Tucker Carlson is changing the podcast game, Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, and so much more. Jill also shares her experience speaking to Lara Trump on a recent episode of "Blaze News Tonight" and how Donald Trump and his family are impacting the media. With the presidential election looming, is there hope for the preservation of free speech? Or will the radical Left completely take over the media and silence us? Find out the truth on this must-see episode of "Zero Hour." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Arnade, Wall Street bond trader turned backpacker, shares his stories of traveling the world and his philosophical findings along the way with James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour." Chris and James dive into the modern issues in America and how there is a growing culture war between the elites and the rest of the country. They discuss how as the golden age of the U.S. has faded away, people like Hunter S. Thompson are few and far between and how Trump can take the country back to its glory days. Chris emphasizes the issues of overeducation in U.S. schools and how it is leading to a rapid decline in mental health among Generation Z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel Defense Forces veteran and best-selling author Mark Helprin joins James Poulos on this hard-hitting episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss the impact of Hezbollah and Iran’s conflict on Israel, how the Biden and Obama administrations have contributed to the current state of the country, and why the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu is essential for Israel’s survival. Are Israel, Hamas, and now Hezbollah headed toward a nuclear war that could spread to America? Or is there still time for America to step in and prevent it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy Award-winning rapper M.I.A. sits down with James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour" to break down her newest venture, OHMNI, a fashion line designed by her to protect you from harmful signals caused by Big Tech. They also cover heavy topics such as the issues of therapy addiction in the West, the tyranny in the U.K., how Elon Musk's SpaceX is contributing to the rise of technology, and how modern music is becoming less and less organic. Will M.I.A.’s predictions for a Big Tech takeover turn out to be true, or can we avoid that outcome by unplugging and going back to our roots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices