The UnWoke Show

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

We live in a world where being “connected” means you’re drowning in messages—but feeling nobody’s really there. The irony is brutal: our devices promise intimacy, but deliver echo chambers. Now, mix that with AI. What happens when algorithms don’t just respond—but flirt, console, invite intimacy? When machines learn to mimic the emotional nuance you thought was exclusive to humans? This week on The UnWoke Show, we’re tearing into that question—and we’ll jump off from a provocative move by OpenAI. According to the Associated Press, ChatGPT will soon be allowed to engage in erotic or kink-adjacent conversations—but only for verified adults. AP News That announcement isn’t just about “unlocking NSFW mode.” It’s a statement about how tech views loneliness, desire, and what people will pay for. We’ll explore whether machines can fill emotional voids, or if this is just the next frontier of monetizing human need. Show Notes https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2025-10-17/sex-is-a-big-market-for-the-ai-industry-chatgpt-wont-be-the-first-to-try-to-profit-from-it https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-allow-mature-content-chatgpt-adult-verified-users-starting-december-2025-10-14/ https://www.theverge.com/news/799312/openai-chatgpt-erotica-sam-altman-verified-adults 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, we break down the 2025 government shutdown—what triggered it, how it stacks up against past shutdowns, and what the real-world impact looks like for workers, businesses, and everyday Americans. Beyond the headlines, we dig into the political standoff driving the crisis, explore the ripple effects on the economy, and ask whether Washington is locked in a cycle of dysfunction with no end in sight. Listeners will walk away with context, clarity, and maybe a headache from realizing how little progress gets made when partisan theater takes center stage. Show Notes https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-congress-trump-health-care-54b2a584657a0b619bc8326708a05604 https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/government-shutdown-us-congress-10-01-25 https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/government-shut-democrats-already-want-cave-rcna234818 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, we unpack the cultural, professional, and political shockwaves following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. From educators fired over social media posts to conservatives doxxed and threatened, the conversation dives deep into the double standards surrounding speech and consequence. We explore: • The line between free expression and institutional retaliation • Why selective enforcement is eroding trust • How legacy media and public figures are shaping the narrative • What this moment reveals about ideological power and vulnerability This isn’t just about Charlie—it’s about the future of dissent, the cost of conviction, and the fight to speak freely in a climate that punishes the wrong kind of boldness. Show Notes https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/bollywood/criticizing-charlie-kirk-s-death-is-getting-people-fired-here-s-who-are-affected/ar-AA1MJXcY https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/msnbc-american-airlines-employees-face-212127233.html?guccounter=1 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/09/13/people-lose-jobs-posts-charlie-kirk-assassination/86109191007/ 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, we unpack the viral story of a woman who got engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend—a headline that’s equal parts provocative and predictive. What does this mean for human connection, emotional intelligence, and the future of companionship? Tim and Rich explore the cultural implications, the tech behind the bot, and the deeper narrative: are we designing intimacy, or outsourcing it? From synthetic relationships to the ethics of emotional simulation, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what it means to be “seen” in the age of artificial empathy. Whether you're a technologist, a romantic, or just curious about where we're headed, this one’s for you. Show Notes https://www.foxnews.com/tech/woman-gets-engaged-her-ai-chatbot-boyfriend https://people.com/woman-gets-engaged-to-ai-chatbot-boyfriend-who-picked-out-engagement-ring-11791023 https://cyberguy.com/ai/woman-gets-engaged-ai-chatbot-boyfriend/ 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

At a university campus event meant to ignite conservative youth, a single gunshot shattered the illusion of security. Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a high-octane ally of Donald Trump, was pushing his “Prove Me Wrong” debate tour at Utah Valley University—or as he’d pitch it, the start of his “American Comeback Tour.” Mid-debate, while answering a question about mass shootings, he crumpled—hit in the neck by a sniper's bullet fired from a rooftop around 200 yards away Amid chaos, witnesses described blood pooling and panicked students scattering. Nearby buildings were canvassed. A person of interest was taken into custody—or at least briefly believed to be—but authorities later clarified that the actual shooter remained at large. The governor of Utah labeled it a “political assassination,” and bipartisan outrage followed—Trump, Harris, Vance, Harris, Obama—all of them condemning the violence and mourning the loss of a figure so polarizing that nobody could ignore him. Kirk died at the hospital hours later, survived by his wife, Erika, and their two young children. Show Notes Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead after being shot at Utah university event | AP News https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-09-10-25 https://www.foxnews.com/us/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-event-hospitalized 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