Philip DeFranco and Preston Stewart discuss the escalating global tensions involving Venezuela, Israel, and Ukraine. They explore the U.S. military's involvement in Venezuela, the implications of Israel's military operations in Doha and Gaza, and the challenges NATO faces with Russia's provocations. The discussion also touches on the shifting focus of U.S. foreign policy, the role of China in global dynamics, and the perception of the military in domestic policy.
Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Dealer’s choice
01:23 War with Venezuela
13:16 Israel-Gaza War
32:26 Russia-Ukraine War
44:46 Military Deployments in American Cities
59:36 Will Russia Ever Stop?
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The End Of Free Speech In America With FIRE's Ari Cohn
Philip DeFranco and Ari Cohn from FIRE discuss the risk to free speech and the First Amendment. They explore the implications of flag burning as a form of expression, and the challenges faced by institutions in defending free speech. Ari Cohn emphasizes the importance of protecting all forms of speech, even those that may be unpopular, and highlights the dangers of government overreach and the chilling effects on free expression. The discussion also touches on campus protests, the role of anonymity in online discourse, and the need for collective action to safeguard democratic values.
Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.
FIRE: https://www.thefire.org/
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:08 The Great Chicago Hot Dog Debate
4:58 Is Free Speech In Danger?
15:08 Phone Searches In Customs
16:38 What Is The Biggest Risk To Free Speech?
17:33 How Can People Push Back Against Trump?
19:58 Lawyers Keep Caving To Trump
22:23 Trump Wants Sullivan v NYT overturned
23:28 Trump’s Protest Crackdown Is Making Jewish Americans Unsafe
31:38 The Military Occupation Of Chicago
39:08 Trump Is Preparing To Crackdown On The Press
40:08 FIRE vs ACLU
44:08 Free Speech In The UK
47:08 What books should people read?
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The Autocratic Takeover of America With Terry Moran
Philip DeFranco and Terry Moran discuss the autocratic takeover of America, the military occupation of American cities, the crackdown on the free press, what it’s like going solo, and parenting.
Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.
Chapters
00:00 The Great Chicago Dog Debate
02:53 The Military Occupation of Washington DC
09:55 Perception vs Reality on crime
16:35 The Supreme Court
20:35 Authoritarian Take Over in America
34:14 The Stephen Miller Tweet
38:52 Is The Media Meeting The Moment?
45:00 Terry Moran Goes Solo
53:50 Terry Moran’s news diet
1:01:16 Being Fair to Trump
1:06:04 Life As a Reporter and Parenting
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Trump Is Stealing The Midterms with Gov JB Pritzker
Governor JB Pritzker gets personal with Philip DeFranco and talks about his upbringing and what got him interested in politics. Pritzker talks about the importance of activism, the challenges of confronting Donald Trump, and the implications of authoritarianism in modern politics. Pritzker emphasizes the need for comprehensive immigration reform and critiques the current state of law enforcement. He also addresses the gerrymandering crisis happening in America with California and Texas, and whether Illinois will do the same. JB Pritzker also addresses the man in the bean and his nomadic warriors!
Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 JB’s upbringing
15:37 JB v Trump
20:12 How Does Trump compare to the Nazis?
24:11 Is ICE the gestapo?
31:37 Immigrants make America great
32:26 Are Democrats conflating immigration?
35:57 Rebellion in the streets?
37:22 Will Trump steal the 2026 midterms?
38:52 Trump distractions?
42:45 Do Issues Matter?
46:07 Are Democrats undemocratic?
50:37 Gerrymandering
55:37 The Great Khan
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RFK Jr’s Reign Of Terror With Doctor Mike
Doctor Mike joins Philip DeFranco to discuss RFK Jr’s reign of terror on American healthcare, the impact of funding cuts, and the death of mRNA technology in America. They also discuss various health topics, including the debunking of vaccine myths, the role of GLP-1 medications in obesity treatment, and the impact of food noise on mental health. They explore the complexities of weight loss, the challenges of medication availability, and the rise of hormone clinics. They also touch on the controversial NAD+ treatments and the future of AI in healthcare.
Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:11 The State of Healthcare Innovation
04:19 The Impact of Funding Cuts on Medical Research
07:09 Role of mRNA Technology in Future Healthcare
10:17 Dangers of Misinformation and Vaccine Hesitancy
13:04 The Long Road to Recovery in Healthcare
16:10 The Information War in Healthcare
19:08 The Human Element in Healthcare Decisions
22:04 The Need for Bravery in Medical Advocacy
25:10 The Political Landscape and Healthcare
28:02 Importance of Expertise in Healthcare
31:12 The Slow Process of Change in Healthcare
34:10 The Role of Media in Shaping Healthcare Conversations
42:35 The Impact of Public Perception on Vaccines
43:55 Reflections on the Jubilee Experience
47:20 Navigating Vaccine Conversations
50:37 Understanding Vaccine Harms and Benefits
53:41 Evolving Perspectives on Public Health Messaging
57:22 The Role of Expertise in Health Administration
01:03:27 The Nuances of GLP-1 Medications
01:11:15 The Challenges of Medication Accessibility
01:17:41 Personal Reflections and Future Directions
01:18:42 Comfort Food and Maintenance Challenges
01:19:48 The Journey of Weight Management
01:20:56 Mental Health and Eating Habits
01:23:22 The Role of Physical Activity
01:25:24 Mindfulness in Eating and Lifestyle Changes
01:27:23 Understanding Metabolism and Weight Regain
01:30:08 Navigating Health Information and Research
01:32:32 AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Concerns
01:37:39 The Future of Information and Digital Literacy
01:41:38 Conspiracy Theories and Stilts
Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.
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