The UnWoke Show

The Olympic Games have long been hailed as a sanctuary of pure athletic competition, supposedly transcending the messy world of global politics. But in a modern era of hyper-activism, that boundary is blurring. In this episode of The UnWoke Show, we tackle the controversial intersection of the podium and the political platform. Should an athlete's peak moment be used to broadcast a personal or political message? Or does "taking a knee" or raising a fist on the world stage undermine the very patriotism and unity the Games are meant to represent? In this episode, we discuss: The Neutrality Myth: Is it even possible to keep "politics out of sports" in 2026? Patriotism vs. Platform: The shifting definition of representing your country and whether athletes owe it to their flag to remain silent. The Rule 50 Debate: Analyzing the IOC’s restrictions on protests and whether they protect the games or suppress free speech. The Fan Perspective: How political displays are impacting viewership and the cultural legacy of the Olympics. Join us as we break down whether the Olympic stage should remain a field of dreams or if it has permanently become a battlefield for competing ideologies. Show Notes https://time.com/7377913/2026-winter-olympics-ukraine-heraskevych-helmet-political-speech-protest-rule-50/ https://www.olympics.com/athlete365/articles/athlete-expression/athlete-expression-guidelines-for-milano-cortina-2026 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/why-was-vladyslav-heraskevych-disqualified-from-milano-cortina-2026-winter-olympics-helmet-controversy-explored/articleshow/128270990.cms Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

A controversial sentencing decision sparked nationwide outrage and wildly different interpretations across media and social platforms. Some saw ideology driving justice. Others saw routine judicial discretion distorted for clicks. In this episode, we step back from the outrage and examine the deeper issue: the collapse of shared reality. We break down what actually happened, how the story was framed by different outlets, and why emotional narratives now matter more than facts. More importantly, we explore the long-term consequences of a society that no longer agrees on what is true. This episode isn’t about picking a side. It’s about understanding how narratives shape belief and why trust collapses when reality fractures. What We Cover What the sentencing decision actually involved How the same event became multiple “truths” Why algorithms reward outrage over accuracy How motive is assumed even when facts are unclear Why trust in the justice system is eroding The danger of living in parallel realities Key Takeaway A justice system doesn’t fail when it makes mistakes. It fails when no one agrees on what happened. Why This Matters When shared reality disappears, discussion becomes impossible, trust evaporates, and institutions lose legitimacy. This episode explains how we got here and why it affects everyone, regardless of politics. Show Notes https://www.wdrb.com/news/controversy-swirling-over-louisville-judges-decision-to-slash-sentence-for-man-convicted-of-sex-crime/article_eefa1df4-755f-479d-aef2-e9a85e15cb92.html https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/judge-sentencing-louisville-christopher-thompson/417-a7b4bec1-7c99-4be7-929a-960322ea386c https://nationaltoday.com/us/ky/louisville/news/2026/02/11/judge-slashes-sentence-for-violent-offender-citing-lack-of-mental-health-help/ Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Gen Z was raised on smartphones, social media, and nonstop dopamine. Now they’re doing something no one saw coming: asking for phone bans in schools. In this episode of The UnWoke Show, we break down why students across the country are backing restrictions on phones, rejecting algorithm-driven distraction, and openly admitting what adults refused to confront for years. This isn’t about obedience or authority. It’s about attention, mental health, focus, and a generation quietly rebelling against the systems designed to keep them hooked. While politicians argue and tech companies deflect blame, Gen Z is making a radical move: choosing boredom, presence, and real connection over endless scrolling. The result is better learning, stronger social ties, and an uncomfortable truth for parents, schools, and Silicon Valley alike. This episode cuts through the culture-war noise to ask the real question: Why are the kids fixing a problem the adults created and refused to solve? If you want to understand the future of education, technology, and generational power, this conversation matters. Show Notes https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/01/13/about-4-in-10-teens-support-cellphone-bans-in-classrooms-fewer-back-all-day-restrictions/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/study-98-teens-school-cellphone-183000797.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw7NWZr7P4U Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Tonight on The UnWoke Show we dive into the dark gravity well surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case and the questions that refuse to die. Power moved quietly. Money opened doors. Connections built a shield that looked an awful lot like immunity. What the public got was a headline, a courtroom glimpse, and then a narrative that wrapped up far too neatly for the scale of what was exposed. We examine how influence networks operate when wealth, politics, intelligence ties, and elite social circles overlap. Who gets investigated, who gets protected, and who gets erased from the story entirely. The discussion explores sealed records, redactions, plea deals, and the institutional incentives that steer investigations away from the most powerful names in the room. This is not just about one man. It is about a system that appears capable of absorbing scandal without real consequence. The episode challenges the audience to consider whether accountability at the highest levels is structurally possible or if justice becomes symbolic once power reaches a certain altitude. At its core, this conversation asks a blunt question: when the public demands truth but institutions prioritize stability, reputation, and self-preservation, is justice real or just theater? Show Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLNHHDC9Q24 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lyVLzmLVrMM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbOsmNCFiU4 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/a-list-of-powerful-men-named-in-the-epstein-files-from-elon-musk-to-former-prince-andrew?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://news.wttw.com/2025/12/22/what-know-about-justice-department-s-release-epstein-files-and-what-questions-remain?utm_source=chatgpt.com Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Tonight on The UnWoke Show, we examine the story of two teenage brothers who stepped into a role few adults are willing to take on: documenting federal enforcement activity in real time. Armed with nothing more than smartphones and persistence, they represent a growing trend of everyday citizens using technology to create visibility where trust in institutions has eroded. This isn’t just a story about activism. It’s about a generational shift in how accountability works. When official explanations and public experience don’t align, documentation becomes a form of civic participation. These teens are part of a new class of “watchers” — individuals who see recording, sharing, and archiving events as a public service rather than a political act. We explore what drives young people to step into these spaces, the risks they face, and what their actions reveal about society’s confidence in government, media, and authority. As institutions struggle to maintain credibility, truth is increasingly shaped by those who show up and hit record. The bigger question isn’t just what they’re filming. It’s why so many people feel that someone has to. Show Notes https://www.startribune.com/a-pair-of-teen-chicago-brothers-are-in-the-thick-of-tracking-documenting-ice-activity-in-minneapolis/601571928?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/us/teenage-brothers-ice-watchers-Minneapolis https://www.aol.com/articles/young-brothers-sacrifice-normal-teenage-080046782.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jan/31/ice-observer-document-immigration-agents Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Tonight on The UnWoke Show, we dive into the viral explosion of "Amelia," the goth-aesthetic antagonist from the UK’s Pathways anti-extremism game. What was designed by government bureaucrats as a cautionary tale against "wrongthink" has instead become a digital rallying cry. We break down why Gen Z embraced the very character they were told to fear and what this "Streisand Effect" moment reveals about the widening gap between state-sponsored messaging and the reality of a frustrated generation. Show Notes https://unherd.com/newsroom/uk-counter-extremism-game-reveals-a-naive-establishment/ https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/01/pr-disaster-uk-woke-anti-racism-campaign-spawns-right-wing-icon/ https://www.hungarianconservative.com/articles/culture_society/progressive-anti-far-right-game-backfires-antagonist-amelia-viral-meme/ Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Tonight, we follow the paper trail that Washington and local statehouses hope you’ll ignore. From the recent guilty plea of a Georgia Representative to a $5 million federal indictment in Florida involving a literal 3-carat "yellow diamond," we are witnessing a systemic exploitation of pandemic relief funds by the very people sworn to protect them. We break down the recent legal collapses of officials like Karen Bennett and Sharon Henderson, the ongoing saga of Tiffany Henyard, and the high-stakes federal charges against Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Finally, we analyze the "Defense Narrative" being built on Capitol Hill by Jasmine Crockett and Ayanna Pressley, who are framing these clear-cut financial crimes as a "War on Waste" distraction. It’s a night of accountability—no spin, just the receipts. Show Notes https://www.foxnews.com/us/dolton-mayor-tiffany-henyard-found-contempt-court-after-allegedly-stonewalling-liquor-licenses https://www.foxnews.com/media/jasmine-crockett-urges-consumers-hit-target-so-numbers-go-down-after-dei-rollback https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/karen-bennett-georgia-lawmaker-covid-benefits-fraud-guilty-plea/#:~:text=January%2021%2C%202026%20%2F%205%3A,during%20the%20COVID%2D19%20pandemic. Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Iran isn’t just struggling anymore, it’s breaking. In this episode, we unpack how Iran’s ongoing economic collapse has transformed into something far more dangerous for the Islamic Republic: a mass protest movement with national momentum. What started as outrage over skyrocketing prices, collapsing currency value, and shortages has spilled into the streets across the country, spreading beyond one city and becoming a broader uprising fueled by public exhaustion, rage, and disbelief that the system can ever be fixed. Reports show protests escalating rapidly in late December 2025 into January 2026, spreading into dozens of cities and across all 31 provinces. Strikes and unrest reached symbolic economic and cultural centers, including Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, historically one of Iran’s most influential pressure points. As the unrest expanded, Iran responded in the most predictable authoritarian way possible: crackdowns, mass arrests, live fire allegations, and internet shutdowns to cut off coordination and prevent images from leaving the country. But instead of killing the movement, this appears to have hardened it, turning economic rage into political rebellion. We also examine how international tension is adding volatility to an already combustible situation, with threats, warnings, and escalating geopolitical pressure looming over Iran’s internal crisis. At the center of it all is one brutal reality: a population that no longer believes waiting will change anything. The question now isn’t whether Iran is in crisis, it’s whether this movement becomes a turning point… or gets buried under force. Show Notes https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/iranian-official-says-verified-deaths-iran-protests-reaches-least-5000-2026-01-18/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://apnews.com/article/iran-protests-deaths-trump-khamenei-95207b62fb2c8a4f3745d981ea0f9849 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/12/what-we-know-about-the-protests-sweeping-iran?utm_source=chatgpt.com Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

In 2025, the United States may have experienced something almost unthinkable: net-negative migration meaning more immigrants left the U.S. than arrived, for the first time in at least half a century. On this episode of The UnWoke Show, Tim and Rich break down what this shift really means, why it may be happening, and why the political class and media seem terrified to talk about it plainly. Is this about border enforcement and deportations? Visa slowdowns? Economic uncertainty? Culture and safety? Or is America’s brand collapsing in real time? We connect the dots between immigration policy, workforce shortages, GDP growth, housing demand, and the reality that if America stops growing, everything gets more expensive and more unstable. Show Notes https://www.brookings.edu/articles/macroeconomic-implications-of-immigration-flows-in-2025-and-2026-january-2026-update/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/01/13/trump-immigration-economy-net-negative-migration/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://apnews.com/article/immigration-trump-census-population-growth-baby-boomers-7470b270a004ae779518722488de58d4 https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/08/21/key-findings-about-us-immigrants/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Tonight on The UnWoke Show Tim and Rich discuss one of the most volatile weeks in recent memory, the geopolitical landscape has been upended by two simultaneous crises. On one side of the globe, the Iranian government is facing its most significant domestic challenge in years as nationwide protests over economic collapse and inflation turn into a "political confrontation" against the regime. Meanwhile, in South America, a dramatic and unprecedented U.S. military operation—Operation Absolute Resolve—has resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, dragging them to a New York courtroom to face narco-terrorism charges. Show Notes Iran’s January 2026 Uprising: When Bread and Freedom Become One Demand – An analysis of how economic "survival" has turned into a political revolt against the clerical leadership. UN Warns Against Further Bloodshed in Tehran – Official UN report on the death toll (including children) and the international call for restraint as security forces clash with protesters. Time: What to Know About Iran’s Protests & Trump’s Threats – Details on the "locked and loaded" warning from the U.S. and the role of the 2025 conflict with Israel in weakening the Iranian economy. Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Season 4 Launch: We analyze the fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Was it domestic terrorism or a reckless abuse of power? Tim and Rich break down the video evidence, the DHS "self-defense" claims, and the clash between Gov. Walz and federal agents. Analysis, not outrage. Show Notes FOX 9 Minneapolis - LIVE UPDATES: Excellent for real-time updates on the vigil and local statements. CBS News - What We Know About the Fatal ICE Shooting: A solid breakdown of the DHS claims (Kristi Noem) versus the video evidence. https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/minnesota-fraud-state-reps-testify-01-07-26 Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Tonight on The UnWoke Show, Tim and Rich break down Pete Hegseth’s analysis of the “double-tap drug boat” incident and explain what really happened on the water. This SEO-packed episode covers the confrontation, the rules of engagement now under scrutiny, and how cartel drug boats are escalating clashes with U.S. forces. We dig into the media spin, the political fallout, and the national-security implications behind the viral footage. Show Notes https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-fractures-over-hegseths-double-tap-caribbean-strike-congress-probes-legality?msockid=2d1f89f48fd9625f32709f5f8ea7639e https://www.newsweek.com/himes-calls-caribbean-boat-strike-video-troubling-bradley-11156936 Pete Hegseth's 'war crime' video detonates inside secret intel briefing: 'One of the most troubling things I've seen' | Daily Mail Online Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

The University of Minnesota just rolled out a guide claiming America is suffering from a “Whiteness Pandemic” — and they’re teaching parents and educators how to “halt” it. No, this isn’t satire. This is an official child-development program labeling an entire racial identity as a public-health threat. In this episode, we break down the university’s framework, the psychology jargon they’ve twisted into ideology, and the larger agenda behind turning racial politics into “science.” We dig into the research they cite, the activist networks they promote, and why academia keeps trying to re-engineer society by pathologizing everyday people. This isn’t about fighting racism anymore. It’s about moral conditioning disguised as scholarship. And the moment universities start diagnosing millions of Americans as a pandemic, the culture war hits a whole new level. Tonight, we dissect the “Whiteness Pandemic,” expose the worldview driving it, and talk about what happens when institutions meant to educate children start indoctrinating adults instead. Show Notes https://innovation.umn.edu/culture-and-family-life-lab/whiteness-pandemic?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8857291/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.foxnews.com/politics/university-minnesota-site-warns-whiteness-pandemic-urges-white-parents-re-educate https://www.foxnews.com/media/far-left-commentator-condemns-white-maga-voters-declares-america-become-s-hole-without-immigrants Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

The government shutdown might be over, but the political fallout is just getting started. In this episode of The UnWoke Show, Tim and Rich break down how eight House Democrats defied party leadership in a stunning post-shutdown vote—exposing deep fractures inside a party already struggling to hold its message together. From budget brinkmanship to voter backlash, the guys dissect what this rebellion means for 2025 politics: is it a moment of principle or a preview of chaos heading into an election year? They’ll examine how Democrats are fighting not just Republicans, but each other, and what it says about a political class addicted to dysfunction. Expect no spin, no safe spaces—just sharp analysis and a few laughs at the absurdity of it all. Show Notes These 8 senators broke ranks with Democrats on shutdown deal | AP News The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown - POLITICO https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bad-night-democrats-face-blowback-party-shutdown-deal/story?id=127379532&utm_source=chatgpt.com Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Tonight on The UnWoke Show we dig into a disturbing moment: the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the public celebration of it. Joe Rogan argues it marks a turning point in America’s culture war—he says we might be much further down the road toward civil conflict than we admit. We’ll unpack that claim: what it means for free speech, campus culture, political violence and whether the alarm is hype or warranted. Expect frank talk, few punches pulled, and some real talk about what happens when politics gets physical. Show Notes https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ic3fd5EIO8jmnxXeJ5aIb https://www.foxnews.com/media/rogan-warns-aftermath-kirk-assassination-shows-were-closer-civil-war-than-he-thought https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/analysis-why-charlie-kirks-killing-could-embolden-more-political-violence?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://decider.com/2025/09/13/bill-maher-charlie-kirk-assassination-real-time-civil-war/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

In this episode of The UnWoke Show, hosts Tim and Rich expose the real cost behind Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s “free” socialist agenda. From free housing to healthcare, every promise sounds ideal—until taxpayers get the bill. We dive into how New York’s progressive politics strain the middle class, the economics behind “free” government programs, and the growing tension between ideology and fiscal responsibility. Show Notes https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-05/zohran-mamdani-wins-nyc-mayor-race-will-albany-allow-higher-taxes-free-buses?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/zohran-mamdani-new-york-city-free-buses/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://reason.com/2025/11/04/6-zohran-mamdani-campaign-promises-that-new-york-city-cant-afford/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

California’s moving to ban one of America’s most popular handguns — the Glock — after the Sacramento mass shooting where a modified pistol was used. But is the state fixing the problem, or just flexing on lawful gun owners while criminals keep printing switches in basements? Tim and Rich unpack the politics, the panic, and the precedent. Show Notes https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/07/california-glock-ban-kamala-harris-newsom/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article260138775.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://reason.com/2022/04/06/does-californias-latest-mass-shooting-show-the-countrys-strictest-gun-laws-are-not-strict-enough/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.kcra.com/article/what-we-know-now-about-the-downtown-sacramento-shooting-that-left-6-dead/39968600?utm_source=chatgpt.com Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Millions of Americans could wake up on November 1 with empty EBT cards. The government shutdown isn’t just another headline — it’s about dinner tables going bare. In this episode, The UnWoke Show breaks down how a political stalemate in Washington froze the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), threatening food security for 42 million people. We’ll dig into: Why USDA says it legally can’t issue benefits during the shutdown How states are scrambling to fill the gap — or refusing to What this means for families, inflation, and the “land of plenty” narrative The uncomfortable truth: food aid isn’t about compassion anymore — it’s about compliance and control This isn’t partisan outrage. It’s a hard look at how fragile the social safety net really is when politics stops feeding people. Show Notes US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month | Reuters Trump administration says it won't tap emergency funds to pay food aid - POLITICO Experts Issue Grave Warning as SNAP Benefits Set to Run Out | TIME Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

Two years after The UnWoke Show’s debut, hosts Tim and Rich revisit the question that started it all: what does it mean to be “UnWoke” in 2025? In this reboot, they cut through the noise of performative politics, influencer activism, and outrage fatigue to find out whether the “UnWoke” mindset has evolved — or if the rest of the world just caught up. Tim and Rich unpack: The death of “woke” as a movement and rise of post-outrage culture How both sides now weaponize the same word Why humor, context, and common sense are making a comeback The new litmus test for authenticity in a hyper-online world Tagline: The world moved on. We’re just here to make sense of the wreckage. Show Notes John McWhorter: Is 'wokeness' finally dead? Woke is Not Dead: The Future of Cancel Culture | James Madison Program The decline of “woke” is here, but what comes next? Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com

n this episode, we cut through the noise surrounding the October 2025 government shutdown and unpack what’s really driving these political standoffs. Shutdowns aren’t just budget hiccups—they’re weapons. Lawmakers wield them for leverage, pushing unrelated policy goals like border security, healthcare reform, or deep spending cuts. Some even see them as a backdoor way to shrink or dismantle federal agencies altogether. We break down the ideological tug-of-war: Democrats pushing to preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits and protect Medicaid, Republicans fighting those measures while framing them as part of a “radical agenda.” Both sides accuse the other of political poison while Americans get stuck in the crossfire. Harvard’s Linda Bilmes calls the repeated crises “pernicious,” eroding public trust in government itself. And she’s right—each shutdown chips away at the idea that Washington can function at all. Ultimately, this isn’t governance—it’s performance. Political brinkmanship turned into reality TV, where the prize isn’t policy progress but outrage clicks and cable hits. 🎧 Tune in to hear how the shutdown became a political spectacle, who benefits, and why the rest of us pay the price. Show Notes https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwydzenj6epo https://www.rockinst.org/blog/the-federal-shutdown-the-broader-state-and-local-view/ https://www.npr.org/2025/09/30/nx-s1-5558393/government-shutdown-trump-ethics-hatch-act Social Media https://x.com/UnWokeTheShow https://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social Podcast links https://theunwokeshow.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/27rkGZYhccSF8stUzzGxaI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unwoke-show/id1686015698 https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196 https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnWokeShow/videos?app=desktop Feedback feedback@unwoketheshow.com