The UnWoke Show

The University of Minnesota just rolled out a guide claiming America is suffering from a “Whiteness Pandemic” — and they’re teaching parents and educators how to “halt” it. No, this isn’t satire. This is an official child-development program labeling an entire racial identity as a public-health threat.

In this episode, we break down the university’s framework, the psychology jargon they’ve twisted into ideology, and the larger agen...

The government shutdown might be over, but the political fallout is just getting started. In this episode of The UnWoke Show, Tim and Rich break down how eight House Democrats defied party leadership in a stunning post-shutdown vote—exposing deep fractures inside a party already struggling to hold its message together.

From budget brinkmanship to voter backlash, the guys dissect what this rebellion means for 2025 politics: is it a ...

Tonight on The UnWoke Show, we dig into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the explosive wave of celebration that followed. As headlines ignite and social media piles on, Joe Rogan raises a warning: this moment might be the tipping point in America’s spiraling culture war. Are we drifting toward open conflict?

We break down the rising political violence, the campus free-speech crisis, the mainstreaming of extremism, and the unse...

In this episode of The UnWoke Show, Tim and Rich break down the economic reality behind New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s so-called “free” socialist policies. From universal housing to government-funded healthcare, we examine how these progressive promises impact taxpayers—and why the middle class is footing the bill.

Tune in as we explore:

• The true cost of “free” government programs
• How progressive politics in New York a...

California’s moving to ban one of America’s most popular handguns — the Glock — after the Sacramento mass shooting where a modified pistol was used. But is the state fixing the problem, or just flexing on lawful gun owners while criminals keep printing switches in basements?

Tim and Rich unpack the politics, the panic, and the precedent.

Show Notes

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Millions of Americans could wake up on November 1 with empty EBT cards. The government shutdown isn’t just another headline — it’s about dinner tables going bare. In this episode, The UnWoke Show breaks down how a political stalemate in Washington froze the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), threatening food security for 42 million people.

We’ll dig into:

• Why USDA says it legally can’t issue benefits during the...

Two years after The UnWoke Show’s debut, hosts Tim and Rich revisit the question that started it all: what does it mean to be “UnWoke” in 2025?

In this reboot, they cut through the noise of performative politics, influencer activism, and outrage fatigue to find out whether the “UnWoke” mindset has evolved — or if the rest of the world just caught up.

Tim and Rich unpack:

• The death of “woke” as a movement and rise of post-outr...

n this episode, we cut through the noise surrounding the October 2025 government shutdown and unpack what’s really driving these political standoffs.

Shutdowns aren’t just budget hiccups—they’re weapons. Lawmakers wield them for leverage, pushing unrelated policy goals like border security, healthcare reform, or deep spending cuts. Some even see them as a backdoor way to shrink or dismantle federal agencies altogether.

We break dow...

We live in a world where being “connected” means you’re drowning in messages—but feeling nobody’s really there. The irony is brutal: our devices promise intimacy, but deliver echo chambers.

Now, mix that with AI. What happens when algorithms don’t just respond—but flirt, console, invite intimacy? When machines learn to mimic the emotional nuance you thought was exclusive to humans?

This week on The UnWoke Show, we’re tearing into t...

In this episode, we break down the 2025 government shutdown—what triggered it, how it stacks up against past shutdowns, and what the real-world impact looks like for workers, businesses, and everyday Americans. Beyond the headlines, we dig into the political standoff driving the crisis, explore the ripple effects on the economy, and ask whether Washington is locked in a cycle of dysfunction with no end in sight.

Listeners will walk...

In this episode, we unpack the cultural, professional, and political shockwaves following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. From educators fired over social media posts to conservatives doxxed and threatened, the conversation dives deep into the double standards surrounding speech and consequence.

We explore: •  The line between free expression and institutional retaliation •  Why selective enforcement is eroding trust •  How legacy me...

In this episode, we unpack the viral story of a woman who got engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend—a headline that’s equal parts provocative and predictive. What does this mean for human connection, emotional intelligence, and the future of companionship?

Tim and Rich explore the cultural implications, the tech behind the bot, and the deeper narrative: are we designing intimacy, or outsourcing it? From synthetic relationships to the...

At a university campus event meant to ignite conservative youth, a single gunshot shattered the illusion of security. Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a high-octane ally of Donald Trump, was pushing his “Prove Me Wrong” debate tour at Utah Valley University—or as he’d pitch it, the start of his “American Comeback Tour.” Mid-debate, while answering a question about mass shootings, he crumpled—hit in the...

Two lives, two cities, two ordinary settings—both ending in horror. In Auburn, Alabama, retired professor Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle was walking her dog in Kiesel Park when she was abducted and stabbed to death. A day later, police arrested Harold Rashad Dabney III, charging him with capital murder and robbery after stealing her red Ford pickup.

Hundreds of miles away in Charlotte, North Carolina, Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrain...

Tonight, on The UnWoke Show we unpack the escalating tension surrounding the potential deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago—a move that’s stirring legal battles, political outrage, and community resistance.

🧩 Key Themes: •  President Trump has signaled plans to send National Guard forces into Chicago to combat crime and enforce immigration policies, despite opposition from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon ...

Florida has officially become the first state to eliminate all vaccine mandates for schoolchildren—marking a seismic shift in public health policy and parental rights. In this episode, Tim and Rich break down the implications of this bold move, exploring the clash between medical freedom and public safety, and the deeper narrative war unfolding beneath the headlines.

From the Florida Surgeon General’s explosive claim that mandates...

In this episode, we confront the heartbreaking events of August 27th, when a gunman opened fire inside Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Two children lost their lives, 17 others were injured, and a community was left reeling. We unpack: •  🕯️ The timeline and impact of the shooting •  📜 The shooter’s manifesto and its disturbing digital footprint

President Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., putting the National Guard on armed patrol in the capital for the first time in decades. The move comes despite reports that violent crime is at a 30-year low. Now the feds are eyeing expansions into Chicago, Baltimore, New York, and beyond.

Critics say this is political overreach disguised as public safety, while the White House insists it’s about restoring orde...

California’s AB495—also known as the Family Preparedness Plan Act—has ignited a statewide debate over parental rights, child welfare, and government overreach. This episode breaks down the bill’s intent to support children of detained immigrant parents through expanded guardianship options, and the growing backlash from critics who warn it could undermine parental consent and custody protections.

We explore key provisions of AB495,...