Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity.
With roots in Detroit and lives spanning from New York City to Arizona, Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.
This week, the boys speak with paid protesting CEO Adam Swart.
Adam Swart is the founder of Crowds on Demand. Crowds on Demand is an American publicity firm that provides clients with hired actors to pose as fans, paparazzi, security guards, unpaid protesters and professional paid protesters. The company operates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York City, Washington, D.C., Iowa, and New Hampshire and was founded in 2012
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Adam Swart Crowds on Demand
05:28 - Trump's Greenland Stunt
08:31 - Bannon's Floodgates Strategy
12:47 - Trump's Branding Business Failures
14:57 - Spotting Paid Protesters
20:53 - Protests with Paid Activists
22:44 - Casting Calls for Protests
24:21 - Strategic Reasons for Protests
26:34 - Compensation for Protesting
27:50 - PR Side of Paid Protesting
31:20 - Protests for Raising Awareness
39:00 - US Image and [redacted]
44:41 - Anti-Semitism Discussion
49:25 - Dems vs GOP Marketing Culture
50:11 - Transgender Athletes Debate
01:01:50 - Post Mortem Analysis
01:03:00 - Adam's Final Thoughts
01:08:10 - Operation Midnight Hammer Overview
01:17:39 - Anti-Abortion Lawmaker's Claims
01:22:54 - End of Show
01:23:31 - 128 Dems Vote Against Impeachment
01:27:38 - Impact of AI on Lives
01:33:39 - NYC Mayoral Primary Results
01:39:25 - Post-Show Discussion
01:48:39 - Ryan's 2028 Platform Insights
01:50:10 - Weekly Positives
01:52:52 - Outro
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