Unedited. Uncut. Pure Jeff Shipley.In this rare, open-flow conversation, Jeff and I sit down for a deep, unscripted journey through culture, comedy, politics, and the future of freedom in Iowa.Jeff shares how stand-up comedy shaped his early voice, why humor is one of the greatest tools for truth-telling, and how those skills led him straight into political activism during the COVID years. Now on the cusp of fatherhood, he reflects on the personal growth, conviction, and spiritual grounding that guide his leadership.Sponsor: https://thegorillacover.com because they are awesome. Episode Chapters 00:00 — Jeff Shipley: Personal Growth, Fatherhood & Change01:30 — Stand-Up Comedy: The Unexpected Training Ground05:18 — From Comedy to Politics07:15 — COVID-19: Activism, Fear & Leadership10:39 — Civil Discourse as a Superpower13:27 — MLK Jr. and the Spirit of Non-Violence16:30 — Inside the Iowa Legislature19:15 — Rights, Power & the Post-COVID Landscape22:29 — Truth-Telling in Today’s Political Climate25:11 — Conspiracy Theories & Public Imagination28:52 — Mental Health and Activism32:31 — Technology, EMFs & Health Concerns35:51 — Breathwork & Embodiment39:41 — Education, DEI & Academic Freedom46:15 — Higher Ed: Standards, Decline & the Identity Crisis49:30 — America's Ideological Divide52:11 — Social Cohesion & the Urgency for Shared Values54:59 — Youth Radicalization01:00:00 — Transhumanism, Gender Theory & Human Identity01:11:04 — Psilocybin: Medical Possibilities01:22:49 — Property Tax Reform & Government Efficiency01:29:31 — Community vs. Government: Who Serves Better?01:34:48 — Political Dynamics & Legislative Realities01:39:02 — Conspiracy Theories & Citizen Perception01:41:54 — Environmental Legislation & Pesticide Concerns01:45:54 — Values, Integrity & Governance01:52:19 — Currency, Economics & the Future of Value02:06:39 — Final Reflections: Upholding Freedomwww.oliverbardwell.com - check us out... Love you all - Oliver Bardwell
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