Zero Hour with James Poulos

Peachy Keenan joins James Poulos to discuss Taylor Swift’s traditional edges in a polarizing world of Kim Kardashian and Nikki Haley. As a self-identified domestic extremist, Keenan explains how girls today lack community, leading them away from conservative Christianity and toward liberal Planned Parenthood. How do we convince young women to ditch the birth control and antidepressants for motherhood and traditional gender roles? By defining feminism, toxic masculinity, and domestic extremism, we can educate the next generation of mothers to embrace traditional values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Solana, founder of Pirate Wires, joins James Poulos to dive into the influence of artificial intelligence on social media and its impact on our society, from political identity to data privacy and the rise of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Apps like TikTok and Instagram own the ability to shape our opinions with the help of AI, raising concerns about China’s influence on America and the government’s control of technology — or lack thereof. Will Big Tech take control of old-money politics in big cities like San Francisco? Or will the upcoming presidential election squash the long reign of endless fraud and waste in local government? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and activist Chris Rufo had a busy year in 2023. His campaign against the diversity, equity, and inclusion mob saw great success in Florida, Texas, and Iowa, and he predicts in 2024, DEI “will be dead or dying” in all red states. But there’s still a lot of work to be done, especially at the federal level and in our universities. Chris joins James Poulos to preview what’s to come and give you the crucial information you need to join the fight. Is protesting too “high-risk” in 2024? Should you still send your kids to college? Is a technocratic dictatorship around the corner thanks to Big Tech’s embrace of DEI? Chris also lays out the “contingency plan” he believes conservatives should have for another summer of leftist riots, especially if Donald Trump wins the GOP presidential nomination. Plus, he details the Logos Fellowship, his newest venture designed to prepare conservative activists for success in the culture wars. “I just don't accept that we can complain about something for 40 years and take no action to solve the problem,” Rufo says. “It’s time to reverse that.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are currently watching the fallout of California's COVID era as we see the consequences of Democratic governance from leaders like Governor Gavin Newsom. The stark reality of the state's leadership is evident in the $100,000 rainbow city crosswalks, the exodus of large companies like Tesla, and symbolic social victories. Where is the Golden State heading, and what led to the current decline? Chris Bray, a former infantry sergeant, former academic historian, and Blaze News columnist discusses this and much more on this episode of "Zero Hour." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At your fingertips, your phone contains an infinite supply of information. So what happens when the government tries to control that? The people lose trust in our institutions and revolt. As the government tries to censor and regulate your access to information and we continue to expose censorship, people no longer trust our institutional structures, the elites panic, and we have a cycle of a crisis of authority. Martin Gurri, author of “The Revolt of the Public,” explains in his book how censorship led to an inevitable divide between the American people and the government. He joins host James Poulos to discuss populism, nihilism, and the popularization of modern-day icons like Donald Trump and Barack Obama. From the prototype of the Tea Party movement to Obama’s campaign, the revolt of the public has been brewing for quite some time. How can we move forward while AI centralizes information and technology becomes more accessible and harder to control? Martin Gurri and James Poulos discuss this and much more on this episode of "Zero Hour."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new age of digital technology, the American government is struggling to keep up in the race for automation and artificial intelligence. The Biden administration continues to increase government control over online activities, which leaves you to wonder whether AI and cryptocurrency will be heavily regulated in the years to come. Kara Frederick, director of the Tech Policy Center at the Heritage Foundation, joins us to discuss the biggest issues around Big Tech companies consolidating power while Congress struggles to pass privacy and data protection legislation. Will AI and automation take over? Will humans be cut out of important decision-making roles? Kara Frederick joins James Poulos to discuss this and more in this episode of "Zero Hour." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where is the crossroad between online culture and spirituality? As more and more younger adults become “chronically online”, are Americans replacing religion with a connection to technology? We see a rising fascination with aliens and extraterrestrial beings online that challenges the basis of Christianity. Does the connection with internet cults like QAnon or flat-earthers replace the need for spiritual fulfillment? Following the COVID pandemic we can see how weaponized language has become more prevalent online. Since then online culture has shifted to seeking truth and emphasizing any form of intelligence. How can we stay true and spiritual while navigating the online culture of clickbait titles, aliens, propaganda, and the next COVID-19? Justin Murphy joins James Poulos to talk about this and much more on this episode of Zero Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can America get back to its Christian founding? Can it be done without "nationalizing" religion? Stephen Wolfe, author of "The Case for Christian Nationalism," gives a controversial take on what the role of Christianity should be in the public space. BlazeTV host and editorial director of Return for Blaze Media James Poulos challenges Wolfe on the mainstream media's hysteria surrounding discussions about "Christian nationalism." Do they have cause for concern? They also discuss the evangelical movement following Trump's election and how strangely, he stood up for faith in a way modern presidents hadn't. Does "Making America Great Again" really mean we need to make America Christian again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The anti-Christian movement grows worse in America. From the negative perceptions of megachurch leaders like Pat Robertson, Rick Warren, and Tim Keller to the culture war against modern organized religion, Christians are no longer viewed as a positive force for good but as a threat. BlazeTV host and editorial director of Return for Blaze Media James Poulos interviews American Reformer co-founder Aaron Renn, who addresses concerns about the so-called rise of Christian nationalism and why the mainstream media created hysteria over it. Renn provides solutions for Catholics and Protestants to peacefully push back against the creeping menace of woke ideology and bigotry against their faith. They also discuss FDR, the New Deal, Elon Musk, colonizing Mars, and the World Economic Forum on this episode of “Zero Hour." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American Dream is declining at the sacrifice of your personal freedoms. The “Elites” pursue control over resources and wealth amid a shifting world order while leaving the rest of us behind. Can we save the American Dream? Or is our current financial system of wealth inequality, inflation, and rising interest rates irreversible? Will Bitcoin save the failing American dollar or will the Feds take that too? Carol Roth joins host James Poulos to discuss her book, “You Will Own Nothing,” and much more on this episode of “Zero Hour”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices