A Radical Reset
Our Republic has been converted into a democracy which is just another name for mob rule. The mob is getting what it wants, to paraphrase H.L. Mencken, good and hard. One day soon, the entire edifice is going to collapse under its own weight and what takes its place historically will be tyranny. A Radical Reset is the alternative and the system is called Antipolitism. It calls for a new republic based upon merit and not ambition. No parties, no money in politics, no careers in politics, and only serving the public good.
Episodes
What happens when we build a political system that rewards sociopathic behavior? In this thought-provoking episode, I dive deep into the psychological makeup of our elected officials and why our current political structure attracts people who prioritize winning above all else.
Drawing from personal experiences in prison, I explore the crucial differences between sociopaths and psychopaths - a distinction that...
Cutting through the noise of political rhetoric, this episode takes you deep into the realities of agricultural labor markets and immigration policy in America. Drawing from personal experiences working in California's tomato fields, I expose the fundamental misunderstandings that plague our national conversation about immigrant workers.
The widespread belief that undocumented laborers suppress wages for...
Conspiracy theories fascinate us because they provide order to chaos and explanation for the inexplicable. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind conspiracy thinking, using the recent Jeffrey Epstein controversy as a compelling case study.
The facts about Jeffrey Epstein reveal a complex individual - a talented financial professional who built a billion-dollar empire throug...
Democracy thrives on meaningful opposition. When one political party becomes captured by its most extreme voices while the moderate majority remains silent out of fear, we all lose. That's precisely what's happening with today's Democratic Party.
Consider the wisdom of Charles de Gaulle, who when asked how France would survive without him, responded: "The cemeteries are full of men that co...
America stands as the greatest nation in history because it protects individual rights over majority rule and offers unparalleled geographic advantages. This Independence Day podcast explores why all Americans, regardless of background, should recognize how fortunate they are to live in a country founded on these principles.
• America wasn't designed to be a democracy but a republic that protects individ...
The national debt has become a looming sword of Damocles over our economy with potential catastrophic consequences when the bill comes due. We explore the only three possible outcomes: paying the debt (impossible), inflating our way out (leading to hyperinflation), or economic collapse—and propose a radical but viable alternative.
• The U.S. currently carries about $38 trillion in debt, more than any country ...
The student debt crisis has trapped 32 million Americans in financial quicksand, fueling a dangerous rise in socialist politics across urban centers. When educated young people have no path to economic freedom, they inevitably turn to government solutions.
Herbie K explores this connection through personal stories and historical patterns, drawing parallels between economic hopelessness and political radicaliz...
Herbie introduces his concept of anti-politism, a system where government officials are selected by merit-based lottery rather than elections, and explains how it would create lasting political reform that Trump's administration cannot achieve.
• Anti-politism converts politics from a career to a civic duty through lottery selection of qualified citizens
• Under the current system, even successful re...
As tensions escalate in the Middle East following the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, we're witnessing not the beginning of another endless war, but a carefully calculated series of moves in a geopolitical chess match. The recent Iranian missile attack on our base in Doha represents not strength but desperation – targeting America's most heavily fortified position in the region w...
Trump is acting as the President of the United States first and foremost, not as the President of Israel, taking a measured approach to Iran while considering broader global implications. His careful deliberation demonstrates a chess player's strategic thinking rather than impulsiveness, focusing on preventing unintended consequences.
• Trump has ruled out US troops on the ground and nation-building
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The looming conflict with Iran raises pressing questions about American national security, global stability, and the complex dynamics of domestic politics. Why should Americans care about Iran's nuclear ambitions? The answer transcends simple allegiances to Israel—it's about preventing a regime guided by religious extremism from acquiring weapons that could ultimately threaten American soil.
When ex...
What happens when a simple question on a first date completely changes your understanding of marriage and family? That's exactly what I experienced years ago when a woman asked me a hypothetical scenario about saving either her or my children from a sinking boat. While the date ended abruptly after my answer, it led to one of the most profound pieces of wisdom my mother ever shared with me—wisdom that transformed...
The chess game in the Middle East has reached a critical juncture as Israel launches a decisive preemptive strike against Iran's nuclear facilities. This bold military action comes exactly 60 days after a joint ultimatum issued by Israel and the United States expired, marking a definitive shift from diplomacy to direct confrontation.
Drawing on my background in military intelligence analysis, I break dow...
The immigration crisis at our southern border has become one of America's most divisive political battlegrounds—but what if both sides are missing the obvious solution? Drawing from personal experience living in Southern Arizona and working alongside immigrant communities, I break down why current approaches from both Democrats and Republicans are fundamentally flawed.
When riots break out in Los Angeles...
A call for the Democratic Party to embrace classical liberalism as a solution to their identity crisis, with proposals for a revitalized alternative to Republican nationalism focused on smaller government and state-level welfare programs.
• Discussion of political party evolution and the potential dissolution of the Democratic Party as we know it
• Analysis of why Republicans have clear positions while De...
Rage burns while anger fades. This profound distinction forms the foundation of a practical approach to managing our deepest, most entrenched negative emotions. For those who've experienced severe betrayal or abuse, traditional advice to "just forgive" can feel not only impossible but invalidating.
Drawing from personal experience with childhood trauma and the rage it produced, this episode int...
The slow death of religion in modern society has left us with a devastating moral vacuum as faith becomes increasingly difficult to maintain in our scientific age. Where once religion provided clear answers to life's mysteries, now we struggle to find common moral ground, resulting in a breakdown of rational discourse on crucial topics like immigration.
Our immigration debate perfectly exemplifies this c...
A former NSA Russian linguist shares deep cultural insights to help listeners understand Vladimir Putin and Russia's actions in Ukraine from a historical and psychological perspective.
• Russians fundamentally differ from Americans in their worldview and expectations
• Russians experience genuine surprise when things work out well, while Americans are surprised when they don't
• Russian hist...
The AI revolution isn't coming—it's already here, transforming our world at breakneck speed. As Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots prepare to enter homes by 2026 and self-driving vehicles reshape transportation, we're facing technological changes that will fundamentally alter how we live, work, and relate to machines.
But should we fear this transition or embrace it? Throughout history, techn...
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