Fearless with Jason Whitlock

When California Governor Gavin Newsom locked down the state of California during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was one church that stood up against the governmental overreach and opened its doors to the body of believers: John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church. Pastor MacArthur joins “Fearless” to discuss the upcoming documentary “The Essential Church,” which documents the history of governmental interference with the Christian church. “We live godly, quiet, peaceable, submissive lives to the government. But when the government oversteps its bounds, we have to hold the line. Christ is the head of the church — not Gavin Newsom.” Jason and Pastor MacArthur dive into the role of, and lack of, true masculine leadership in the American church and American society. And in Tennessee Harmony, Anthony Walker and Virgil Walker join the show to review Pastor MacArthur’s interview and share their thoughts on his impact and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Barbie” opened with a 2023 box-office record over the weekend, spawning a full-on social media and marketing blitz worthy of a summer blockbuster. But this isn’t your mother’s version of the pink-clad plastic princess. This Barbie fits right into the Hollywood fantasy land where women rule and men are an optional accessory — sold separately. Jason says the film has one central theme that is not that different from those of “Wonder Woman” and “Wakanda Forever”: men are the bane of female existence and the cause of all societal woes. “Hollywood is hammering a consistent theme: men — regardless of color — owe women a debt. That’s the point of 'Barbie.'” Shemeka Michelle joins “Fearless” to share a female perspective on the film, and Delano Squires stops by to add his thoughts as well. Plus, Steve Kim joins Jason to discuss LeBron James’ son Bronny. The 18-year-old basketball star suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout at USC on Monday. As soon as the news broke, speculation surrounding the event and a possible connection to the COVID-19 vaccine began, but Jason says he’s reluctant to go that route just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time since being hospitalized in April, actor and entertainer Jamie Foxx released a video to address the mysterious illness that sidelined the Hollywood A-lister. In the three-minute video, Foxx said he’d been to “hell and back” and promised he’d be back in the spotlight soon. Rumors and speculation have run rampant since the 55-year-old was rushed to the hospital. Foxx didn’t address the specifics of the illness, prompting even more speculation and conspiracy theories online. Shemeka Michelle and Steve Kim join Jason to discuss Foxx’s video and whether the star owes the public more information, especially if his injuries were related to the COVID-19 vaccines, as many have hypothesized. Shemeka also adds her perspective to the buzz around Atlanta rapper Sukihana and her recent video and profanity-laced tirade outside Buckingham Palace. Former University of Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt admitted in an NCAA investigation that he provided a player’s family with $300 in a Chick-fil-A bag over guilt for George Floyd’s death. Steve Kim and “Fearless” producer (and Tennessee Vols apologist) David Reed join Jason to discuss Pruitt’s tenure in Knoxville. Plus, Jason and Steve share their thoughts on FAMU suspending its football activities after rapper Real Boston Richey filmed a music video in the Rattlers’ locker room without permission and the refreshing reaction FAMU’s head coach, Willie Simmons, had to the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After more than five decades of involvement in the civil rights movement, Jesse Jackson, slowed by age and Parkinson’s disease, is stepping down from the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition. Jackson will forever be tied to the life, and death, of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And he was, at one time, thought by many to be the heir to MLK’s throne as the leader of black America. Did he live up to Dr. King’s standard? Did his presidential run in 1988 pave the way for Barack Obama’s journey to the White House? In a special edition of Tennessee Harmony, Jason, Anthony Walker, and Virgil Walker discuss the legacy and impact of Rev. Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country music superstar Jason Aldean’s latest music video has triggered the woke mob. “Try That in a Small Town” features Aldean performing in front of a historic courthouse with an unfortunate history. It’s that history that Jason believes is the driving force behind the controversy, not the song itself — though the Left has piled on, calling the song itself “racist,” “pro-lynching,” and “pro-vigilante." Fellow Nashvillian Sheryl Crow says the song promotes violence. Jason welcomes Royce White and Shemeka Michelle to the discussion. There seems to be a beef brewing between two former ESPN colleagues. Dan Le Batard called out Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith for “ruining” sports television. You better believe Jason, Royce, and Steve Kim have opinions on Le Batard vs. SAS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The self-proclaimed most Googled man on the planet, Andrew Tate, sat down with Tucker Carlson to share his story and reveal his thoughts on why he’s currently under house arrest in Romania while awaiting human trafficking charges. Tate is by far one of the most polarizing people on the planet. Testosterone-fueled alpha males revere him, cat-loving feminists loathe him and cast him as the poster child for toxic masculinity. Is there any middle ground on the matter? Is Andrew Tate a pimp or a prophet? Jason poses those questions to “Fearless” contributors Royce White and Bryson Gray. Nathan Livingstone of Australian production company MilkBarTV spawned a video outlining Tate’s viral “lover boy” technique. Livingstone joins Jason to lay out his case against Tate. Plus, conservative media personality Liz Wheeler joins the show to present her opposition to Tate's advice and thoughts and to explain why she says Tate is dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2012, Newsweek ran a magazine cover calling Barack Obama “America’s First Gay President.” The article gleefully lauded Obama for his support and endorsement of gay marriage. Obama’s path to becoming the LGBTQIA+ community’s best friend was all but inevitable. Perhaps it was his mission from the outset. Tying the journey of black people to the cause of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders is Obama’s most enduring and impactful legacy. It’s a legacy he guards with vigilance and tremendous courage. Recently, Obama penned a letter to librarians in America, encouraging them to push back over “book bans.” The former president alleges that the books being banned are being attacked because they are by black or LGBTQ authors. By claiming communities are banning books that had a profound impact on Obama’s life, he’s clearly sending a message, a message that prompted his brother to tweet, then delete, a post that left no ambiguity about Obama's sexuality. Jason says the evidence has been here all along. “Some sins are sins and others are an Obamination. The first gay president is a master of deception, confusion, and hiding in the closet.” Royce White and Shemeka Michelle join “Fearless” for the conversation. Plus, Wendy Alexander drops in to help us make sense of a story about an American woman who is facing prison time for screaming in public in Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you're gay, bless you. If you're transgender, bless you. And if you have a problem with that, f*** you!" For the second time this year, NBA legend Charles Barkley has made his allegiance to the Alphabet Mafia very clear: He’s fully committed. Just give Sir Charles a drink, a stage, and his talking points, and like all the other celebrity elites, he’ll say whatever you need him to. Jason has questions regarding Sir Charles’ comments. Host of the “Please, Call Me Crazy” podcast and “Fearless” contributor Royce White joins Jason in the studio, and Steve Kim weighs in on the topic of Los Angeles. Last Friday, Blaze Media and the FAMiLY Leader hosted a summit for Republican presidential candidates. Tucker Carlson moderated the forum, which clearly separated the contenders from the pack. Jason, Royce, and Delano Squires share their thoughts about the event, including Ron DeSantis' struggle to gain traction, the surge Vivek Ramaswamy received, and how big of a threat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has become for both political parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ice Cube, owner of “Big3'' basketball league, has some strong words for the NBA and its commissioner Adam Silver. Speaking to Joe Rogan, the rap icon called out the association for encouraging sponsors not to do business with the three-on-three league, called the NBA “gatekeepers” and even issued a warning to Silver regarding talent acquisition. One “Fearless” contributor has a front row seat to the drama. Royce White was a first rounder NBA pick and now is a co-captain on Big3’s Power franchise. Royce joins Jason to discuss Cube’s allegations against Silver and the NBA. Plus, NBA champion Draymond Green recently shared his honest thoughts on Royce’s on court ability. We get Royce’s thoughts on what Draymond had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sports world has reimagined courage in the last 20 years, and the 2023 ESPYs were a low point for the Arthur Ashe Award. We’re well aware that ESPN previously handed this same award to gay, late-round NFL draft pick Michael Sam and to Bruce Jenner for changing his name, style of dress, and pronouns. To remain in the good graces of the corporate media, you’re required to pretend Megan Rapinoe and company faced fire hoses, police canines, burning crosses, and lived on government cheese to win gold medals. They did not. Jason identifies a pattern in what the four-letter network believes are courageous acts. “The lies all seem to serve the same special interest group. Brittney Griner, Michael Sam, Caitlyn Jenner, Megan Rapinoe, William 'Lia' Thomas, and on and on all play for the Alphabet Mafia.” Host of “Please, Call Me Crazy” and “Fearless” contributor Royce White joins Jason and Steve Kim to discuss ESPN and the ESPYs. We continue our discussion of the manosphere with podcaster Tommy Sotomayor, the person many people, including himself, credit with creating the manosphere. Tommy, Jason, and Royce debate the merits of the movement and those currently occupying the space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices