The Prevailing Narrative with Matt Bilinsky

The Prevailing Narrative with Matt Bilinsky

A lively and fiercely analytical breakdown of news and current events, with interviews of thought leaders, experts, and innovators.

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September 20, 2025 63 mins
Jimmy Kimmel's late night show is taken off the air after he makes blatantly false claims about the killer of Charlie Kirk. Is this just a typical instance of "Cancel Culture"? The right wing using the left's tactics against them? Or Kimmel's employers finally having enough of his problematic behavior and declining ratings? What was the government's role here? My guest Ethan Strauss has some inside sources on the government's ro...
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Welcome to a new episode of the Prevailing Narrative! In this special July 4th edition, we dive into the explosive fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, dissect the controversial "one big, beautiful bill" in Congress, and get unfiltered takes from British commentator Jade Warwick. We also break down the P Diddy trial verdict, the latest Glastonbury Festival controversies, and the shifting landscape of UK immigration and cultu...
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Welcome to a new episode of the Prevailing Narrative! Today, Matt delves into the early weeks of the P. Diddy RICO and sex trafficking trial. Joined by independent journalist Emilie Hagen, Matt navigates the sensational details and legal nuances surrounding the case. They explore the nature of sex trafficking charges, the public's misconceptions, and the defense's strategies.  Highlights: “Sex trafficking isn’t some Epstein-level...
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Welcome to a new episode of the Prevailing Narrative podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into the release of a new book, "Original Sin", detailing Joe Biden's cognitive decline and the Democratic Party's attempt to conceal it - with help from the media. This episode is for those questioning the mainstream media, curious about political agendas behind corporate news, and determined to get closer to the truth. Whether you're a freed...
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Welcome to a new episode of the Prevailing Narrative! In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the toxic intersection of racial tensions, online outrage, and tribal politics. Join us as we dissect two controversial cases involving Karmelo Anthony and Shiloh Hendrix, exploring how social media amplifies racial resentment and drives destructive narratives. This episode is essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand the com...
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Welcome to a new episode of the Prevailing Narrative! In this episode, host Matt Bilinsky shares his thoughts on the Trump administration's economic strategy, exploring Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's insights on trade wars, tariffs, and the potential reshaping of American manufacturing. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in economic policy, international trade, and the complex dynamics of global commerce....
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Welcome to a new episode of The Prevailing Narrative! Join Matt Bilinsky as he dissects the latest political controversies, including the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case, Pentagon leadership challenges, and the ongoing dynamics of Trump's foreign policy and trade negotiations. Perfect for political junkies, news enthusiasts, and anyone seeking nuanced analysis beyond mainstream media narratives. Highlights: "Why are the Libe...
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Welcome to a new episode of the Prevailing Narrative! Today, we’re covering two controversial topics: the Trump administration's new tariff policies and recent high-profile deportation cases, examining the media's portrayal and the underlying complexities of these issues. We’ll peel back the layers of mainstream media narratives, exposing the hidden details often buried beneath sensationalist headlines. Prepare for a no-holds-barre...
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Welcome to a new episode of The Prevailing Narrative podcast! Today, we’re covering the fascinating career arc of Doug Ellin, creator of the cultural phenomenon Entourage. From his impulsive leap into Hollywood to his fiery commentary on LA politics and his surprising pickleball obsession, Doug shares insights that are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking. Whether you’re a fan of his work or simply curious about the inner ...
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A wide-ranging conversation with Charles Fain Lehman of the City Journal on prominent news items this week including: Deportation of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalili and the battle over "free speech" that has ensued. Charles' recent article on how violent crime has decreased but public disorder (and perceptions of crime) remain high. Speculation on Trump's economic plans and the impact on his popularity, contrasted against ...
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Last Friday witnessed a perhaps never-before-seen event with President Trump and Vice President Vance getting into hostilities with Zelensky in the Oval Office....just as major deal was about to be signed. This situation is a Rorschart test with Trump fans seeing a powerful example of "America First" and Trump haters seeing a crass bully abusing a courageous ally. Which version of reality is true? I breakdown the good and bad ar...
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Movie stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are in a fierce battle having exchanged multiple 9-figure lawsuits. The tipping point came with a New York Times piece in December attempting to portray Baldoni as harasser and abuser on the set of his film "It Ends With Us". Now Baldoni's lawyer has filed a 224-page counter-suit against Lively, the NY Times, and others filled with copious evidence showing the original story to be just ...
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Donald Trump's 1st week was a flurry of Executive Orders aimed at destroying the liberal stranglehold over our institutions, and attacking progressive orthodoxies on immigration, DEI, gender ideology, and the size of government. I explore the nature and impact of these EOs. Also - for the first time since the Reagan 80's the "Culture Wars" are moving right. How is this happening only a few years after BLM, DEI, and the Great Awak...
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2024 was a "Vibe Shift" we cannot ignore. The cultural landscape has been indisputably altered, and we enter 2025 with different customs, norms, expectations, and permissions that we didn't have the last decade. Donald Trump was certainly one character in this "vibe shift" but it cannot be attributed to him alone. This episode I explore the transition in cultural eras we experienced over the course of the last year. The fates of D...
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The most impactful feature of last week's election was Hispanic voters shifting +24 points towards Donald Trump. One heavily Hispanic county in south Texas flipped to Trump that hadn't voted Republican since....1892. Journalist Leighton Woodhouse went straight to the source and interviewed dozens of residents of Starr County Texas on how Donald Trump and the Republicans finally won them over. Also - some quick thoughts on Trump's i...
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Donald Trump with a shocking landslide win, completing the political resurrection of the century (at least). So many storylines: Hispanics embrace Trump, Elon Musk's role, blue states shifting right on crime, Kamala falling flat, etc. Comedian and podcaster Bridget Phetasy (Spokeswoman for the "Politically Homeless") joins me to explore all the themes and storylines around the 2024 election and the historical dynamics underlying it...
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Trump's staged shift at McDonald's has dominated the news cycle all week, with his fans wildly exuberant and the media predictably losing its mind. What does this tell us about how the race is shaping up? The biggest story you are NOT hearing about is the exposure of falsehoods peddled by the transgender movement, revealed in a Supreme Court case. These are so scandalous they have even inspired notorious Trump-hater Andrew Sullivan...
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The most important non-national race of the 2024 Election Season is the race for Los Angeles District Attorney. Why? Because it is a referendum on the "criminal justice reform" movement that swept America in the late-2010s and peaked in the summer of 2020. Ultra-progressive (and Soros-funded) George Gascon became DA in 2020 with promises to build a kindler, gentler, more "fair" justice system. The results have not been good. This w...
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Middle East: Lee Smith is an elite geo-political analyst who has been ahead of the curve on nearly every foreign policy issue of the past decade. His recent piece "Killing Nasrallah" cogently explains the motives, mechanics, results, and impact of Israel's assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. He joins me to discuss the recent developments and future projections for the war in the Middle East. Gender Politics: The medi...
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Legendary social media personality Josh Ostrovsky aka "The Fat Jew" was the 1st person to publicly discuss what had been an open secret in Hollywood and nightlife circles - the freaky sexual proclivities of P-Diddy. This is of course now coming to a head with Diddy's arrest and an avalanche of claims around his depraved sexual tastes, and alleged criminal behavior surrounding it. The Fat Jew was also (arguably) the 1st person to ...
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