
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

Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 71 | Polling Insider Reveals What the Election Polls AREN'T Telling You I Henry Olsen
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

Oct 27, 2024 • 56min
Ep 70 | Kamala’s Campaign Is the GAYEST in Election History I Sara Gonzales
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

Oct 20, 2024 • 53min
Ep 69 | This Former Pro Athlete Is on a Mission to SAVE Women's Sports I Jennifer Sey
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

Oct 13, 2024 • 45min
Ep 68 | Was the Media Responsible for the Assassination Attempts Against Trump? I Jill Savage
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

Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep 67 | WAKE UP! The American Dream Is DEAD
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

Sep 29, 2024 • 57min
Ep 66 | Why Hezbollah Is a Bigger Threat Than You Think
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

Sep 22, 2024 • 44min
Ep 65 | EXCLUSIVE: British Rapper M.I.A.'s New Fashion Line Protects YOU from Big Tech
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

Sep 15, 2024 • 31min
Ep 64 | Are We All Racist? I Matt Walsh
Matt Walsh, host at the Daily Wire, joins James Poulos to discuss his new controversial movie, "Am I Racist?" and the pressure society puts on people to push systemic racism. As the left uses racism as a tool for control, Walsh is pushing back and giving his audience the best response: Ignore it. They discuss how traditional conservative responses are ineffective and how modern conservatives need a more assertive stance. They also talk about the controversy around DEI initiatives and their cultural impact. Will the 2024 presidential election be a fair fight? Or will either side use identity politics to promote a particular narrative? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 2024 • 51min
Ep 63 | EXPOSING China's Most Powerful Weapon Against America
Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, joins James Poulos to discuss China's plan for global domination and the Chinese Communist Party's influence in the U.S. Sobolik explains how America can fight back in this cold war. With Xi Jinping's dangerous plans to claim economic and military supremacy, will Trump be able to salvage the remains of our broken country and restore it to its glory days, or will Kamala’s administration send us into World War III? They also discuss the inner workings of the power play between the U.S. and foreign countries like Russia and why America needs to up its defense to preserve our safety and freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2024 • 52min
Ep 62 | Are Humans Facing Extinction? | Malcolm Collins
Malcolm Collins, education reformer and pronatalist, joins James Poulos to discuss the global fertility crisis and the future implications of declining birth rates. In places like South Korea and Latin America, fertility rates decline as countries scramble for solutions like immigration and financial incentives. As culture shifts and people value different lifestyles, Collins argues that urban culture is the parasitic force behind declining birth rates. The two discuss controversial parenting techniques like corporal punishment and technology for toddlers. They explain the dangers of extreme technological engagement and the negative effects it has on spirituality. Collins emphasizes the importance of personal and parental responsibility to protect children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices