Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels is renowned for transforming lives. Her fearless honesty, passion, and extensive knowledge on health, fitness, and nutrition have made her America’s go to motivator and wellness expert for the past two decades.This new format features an impressive lineup of guests and broadens the conversation to tackle the tough topics which matter the most in helping us better understand ourselves and the world around us.Through in-depth discussions and short form content, Jillian brings valuable insights, inspiring life stories, and actionable advice from leading thinkers, innovators, and change makers in a variety of fields. Her guests aren’t just experts they’re pioneers who’ve reshaped their industries and the way we think. From medicine to mental health, groundbreaking science to current events, relationships to career she explores the frontiers of knowledge and personal development that changes lives. In an era where we’re inundated with conflicting information and compromised narratives, "Keeping It Real" stands out as trusted resource that informs, inspires, and empowers its audience. A forum where the power of dialogue and diverse perspectives reigns supreme and the information shared is actionable for everyone.Tune in, stay curious, and be fearless. Join Jillian and her guests on a journey of growth, comradery, and candor. Together, we can navigate the complexities of our time, break down barriers, and unlock the potential for a better tomorrow!PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE INCLUDED: Lindsay Vonn. Tony Robbins. Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Suze Orman. Dr. Peter Attia. Lisa Ling. Gary Vee. And many more.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 20min
AMERICA’S CULTURE WAR IS DESCENDING INTO CIVIL WAR w/ BRAD PALUMBO
Political journalist Brad Palumbo joins Jillian Michaels to discuss America’s volatility, examining whether we are on the brink of civil war. Brad critiques how extremist rhetoric has permeated mainstream media and politics, normalizing violence and polarization. They analyze moments when inflammatory figures like Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes gain unwarranted legitimacy. The conversation underscores the dangers of desensitization and warns against treating differing views as enemies, highlighting the urgent need for a return to moderation in discourse.
Jan 11, 2026 • 1h 15min
David Harris Jr - The Moral Collapse of America
In this episode, Jillian is joined by David Harris Jr., a leading conservative voice known for fusing Christian faith with blunt cultural and political commentary. With millions following his work, David doesn’t dodge the hard questions about religion, morality, accountability, and where America is headed next.
We break down:
Why morals are collapsing in America
How faith became a political battleground
Whether belief is healing the nation—or tearing it apart
What happens when a country loses its moral anchor
America is in moral free fall. Institutions are failing. Truth is blurred. Power is shifting fast. People are feeling more lost, overwhelmed, and alone than they have in decades.
As the country spirals, faith has moved from personal belief to a cultural and political weapon. Is religion the answer to personal peace and a principled life or another tool weaponized to divide us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 13min
Did We Just Start WW3? RUSSIA AND CHINA React To Venezuela
Mike Baker, a former CIA covert operations officer, and Josh Hammer, a constitutional attorney, dive into the geopolitics surrounding Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro capture. They expose the stakes of global supremacy, discussing the implications for U.S. relations with Russia and China. Baker reveals strategic motives tied to oil and gold, while Hammer evaluates the legality of the operation under constitutional law. The conversation challenges listeners to consider the broader fallout, including potential future conflicts and the shifting balance of power.
Jan 4, 2026 • 1h 18min
HOW QATAR BOUGHT AMERICA
A tiny country with unlimited money.A massive footprint inside U.S. politics, media, universities, and national security.And almost no public accountability.
Investigative journalist Frannie Block (The Free Press) joins me to expose how Qatar quietly became one of the most powerful foreign players inside the United States — outspending nearly every other country outside of Saudi Arabia to shape narratives, policy, and power from the inside out.
We break down how billions of dollars flow through universities, think tanks, lobbying firms, media outlets, journalists and influencers, and former U.S. officials, all while flying under the radar of the American public.
We cover:• How Qatar outspent every other foreign nation to buy influence in the U.S.• Why American universities became a key pipeline for foreign power• How lobbying, PR firms, and “cultural exchange” mask political influence• The FARA loopholes that make it all legal• Why politicians from both parties stay silent• How media narratives are shaped — and who benefits• Why this would be a national scandal if China or Russia did it
This episode connects the dots between money, power, ideology, and silence — and asks the uncomfortable question:
Who are the main perpetrators, how are they doing it, AND WHY?
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Dec 31, 2025 • 1h 11min
The New Year, New You Masterclass With Dr Gabrielle Lyon
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a physician and author focused on muscle-centric medicine, shares insights on achieving lasting health and vitality. She discusses the importance of muscle as the 'organ of longevity' and its critical role in fat loss and metabolic health. The conversation covers hormone replacement therapies, the benefits of a protein-forward diet, and the latest in peptide treatments. Dr. Lyon emphasizes shifting from traditional dieting to building muscle for optimal aging and energy, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their well-being.
Dec 28, 2025 • 1h 43min
UNCANCELLABLE: Tom MacDonald on Freedom, Fear, and Fame
Tom MacDonald wages war on a “Woke World” and risks it all in the process. The music industry wanted him silenced—instead, he became the biggest independent rapper in the world.
From the depths of severe alcoholism and poverty to complete financial freedom, Tom breaks down the brutal cost of telling the truth in a world addicted to lies. He reveals how he dismantles the culture war by rejecting the trap of tribalism entirely—weaponizing the labels cast by the woke left while exposing the cowardice of the “alt right".
This episode goes beyond controversy and into the blueprint of building power without permission: owning your masters, controlling your message, and turning rejection into leverage. It’s a blunt look at the price of authenticity, the discipline required to stay sober, and what it really takes to go from rags to riches without selling your soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2025 • 1h 15min
DEJA VU or Dominance? Sean Spicer on Trump’s Second Term -Wins, Losses & Scandals
As America approaches a pivotal 2026, leadership matters now more than ever. With key issues like fair trade, strong borders, and economic independence all dominating the President’s agenda, attention has shifted to America’s national security as Trump looks to reshape U.S. relations with China, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
In this all-encompassing conversation, Jillian Michaels and Sean Spicer dissect President Trump’s America First strategy — from securing the border and strengthening the economy to tackling healthcare reform and restoring stability on the global stage. The discussion revisits the defining moments of 2025, highlighting the President’s biggest wins, toughest challenges, and the lessons shaping the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2025 • 54min
2026 ECONOMIC WARNINGS & PREDICTIONS - TRISH REGAN
Award-winning financial journalist Trish Regan breaks down what the headlines are getting wrong about the U.S. economy. From the latest jobs data to inflation, interest rates, gas prices, wages, AI job displacement, and the growing squeeze on the middle class—this conversation cuts through the spin and explains what the data really means for your money.
We cover why wages “outpacing inflation” doesn’t feel real, how Federal Reserve policy hits regular Americans differently than the wealthy, why housing is out of reach for an entire generation, and how energy prices quietly control the cost of everything you buy. We also dive into AI’s impact on jobs, the future of work, Venezuela and global energy politics, BRICS, the U.S. dollar, and what to expect as we head toward 2026.
If you’re confused, frustrated, or feel like the economy you’re living in doesn’t match what politicians are selling—this episode explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2025 • 53min
Navy SEAL Warnings: The Truth About Bondi, Brown U, & The Terror Next Door - Carl Higbie
Former Navy Seal, Carl Higbie, host of Front Line on Newsmax, joins Jillian to discuss two tragedies, thousands of miles apart, that have shattered the holiday season. In Australia, a "Hanukkah by the Sea" celebration at Bondi Beach turned into a massacre, leaving 15 unalived in what the Prime Minister is calling a targeted act of antisemitic terrorism. Meanwhile, in the U.S., a mystery gunman remains at large after ki**ing two students at Brown University—despite the campus being a surveillance-heavy "weapon-free zone."
This episode confronts the uncomfortable duality of our times. We analyze the specific threats emerging globally—from the foiled "Christmas Market" plot in Germany to the weapons stockpiles found in London—and dive into the hard data on radicalization that policymakers often ignore. We discuss the FBI's recent intervention in California against the Turtle Island Liberation Front and Governor Abbott's controversial move to label the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations.
Finally, we tackle the theological divide. Why do historians distinguish between "Meccan" and "Medinan" verses in the Quran? What is the Doctrine of Abrogation? And ultimately, when fundamental values clash, is coexistence always possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2025 • 1h 26min
Dr. Drew Goes Scorched Earth: Newsom, Medical Lies, & The Homeless Addiction Crisis
Dr. Drew Pinsky, a seasoned physician and addiction expert, rips into California's 'Homelessness Industrial Complex,' revealing how bureaucracy profits from keeping addicts untreated. He discusses the political fallout of Halle Berry's clash with Governor Newsom over the Menopause Care Equity Act and the implications of vaccine decisions, including a potential black box warning for COVID shots. Drew emphasizes the need for patient empowerment in healthcare and critiques ineffective homeless policies, urging listeners to take civic action and prioritize informed medical decisions.
