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Oct. 20, 2023

778: When SEEING is No Longer BELIEVING - AI Fakes & Government Propaganda

@JoeGulesserian explores the dark future of AI-driven disinformation and propaganda, looking at its historical origins and how emerging technologies could automate and amplify the spread of fake news at scale.

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What if AI takes propaganda to unimaginable new levels?

Gain a new perspective on artificial intelligence and propaganda in this thought-provoking episode of The Brian Nichols Show, as host Brian Nichols and economist Joe Gulesserian dive deep into the rise of propaganda, its origins in WWI, and how AI could take disinformation to the next level.

Joe provides a historical overview, explaining how President Woodrow Wilson pioneered propaganda tactics in 1917 to sway public opinion and support US involvement in WWI. He formed the Committee of Public Information led by journalist George Creel, who recruited media, academics and community leaders to spread pro-war messaging. This led to the world's first "Ministry of Propaganda".

The conversation then shifts to how AI and automation could amplify propaganda in frightening new ways. Joe explains emerging AI capabilities like automated content generation, social media manipulation, and targeted messaging. He warns how bad actors could leverage these tools to spread disinformation at scale and sow division.

Brian poses thoughtful questions about the responsibility of citizens to counter propaganda in the AI age. He challenges listeners to get smart on AI and use it as a force for truth rather than deception. Joe offers ideas like leveraging AI's pattern recognition abilities for rigorous fact-checking of media and government claims.

To ground the discussion, Brian brings up real-world examples like the spread of fake videos and claims about the Israel-Gaza conflict on social media. This highlights how AI propaganda tactics are already creating confusion about global events.

This thought-provoking episode will open your eyes to the dark side of AI. Brian and Joe deliver an insightful dialogue full of history, hypotheticals, and calls to action.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of propaganda's evolution into the algorithmic age!

 

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Brian Nichols  
My. Eldest, Vishal into intelligence has been one of the most helpful tools. And yet, there's a lot of unknown, namely, what's the future of artificial intelligence as it pertains to the future of propaganda? Yeah, let's talk about that. Instead of focusing on winning arguments, we're teaching the basic fundamentals of sales and marketing and how we can use them to win in the world of politics, teaching you how to meet people where they're at on the issues they care about. Welcome to The Brian Nichols Show on The Brian Nichols Show, and thank you for joining us on a fourth episode, as always, your humble host joining me live from our party Oh, Miracle studios. Are you ready to supercharge your heart health and your energy levels? Well look no further than cardio miracle. The unique blend of both nitric oxide and special ingredients will work to increase nitric oxide levels in your system, meaning it will help promote vital importance for healthy circulation that will help protect your heart plus opens up your blood vessels improve blood flow and lower blood pressure across the board. I am a big fan of cardio miracles so you wanna go ahead and get your cardio miracle today. Quite literally nothing to lose that a 100% money back guarantee had the Brian Nichols show.com Click the sponsor link Oh go right to cardio miracle.com Just use code TB and s we're 15% off your order cardio miracle proud to have him as our studio sponsor here for The Brian Nichols Show and very excited to get to have them in my my dietary supplement routine. So go ahead, grab yours cardio miracle.com Alright, folks, let's dig into today's episode. And that is discussing all things artificial intelligence, specifically, of goodness, how's it gonna be used by governments and other entities out there in the future of propaganda to help discuss that and more returning to the program, Joe golf seryan Welcome back to The Brian Nichols Show.

Joe Gulesserian  
So happy to be here. Thanks for having me on your show. Again, Brian.

Brian Nichols  
Great to have you back on Joe looking forward to discussing all things AI actually a little scared if I'm going to be honest talking about AI as it goes into the world of propaganda. But before we dig into that, Joe, do us a favor. Go ahead. reintroduce yourself here to the folks on the The Brian Nichols Show audience maybe missed your last appearance and what's your whole world in this world of economics?

Joe Gulesserian  
Well, I wrote the book, the practical MBA in economics that came out last go actually came out this year. And I used to teach in college for a while I've ran businesses, I'm an entrepreneur, the health and beauty care, consumer packaged goods industry. And I'd like to go on the outer edge of life and try everything we can possibly do in this life and see where we end up so the I ended up at your doorstep now. And, and I sat there in my Batcave, and I go, Oh, my, let me see what sinister things I can come up with. And then I go, Well, everyone's got a future, right? And even propaganda needs a future too. And we're getting stale, the same old lies. But now, with artificial intelligence, the lies are even more creative people can take a break, and can't wait to tell you all about it.

Brian Nichols  
Yeah, I'm a little scared to hear about it. But there's a lot of things in the world of AI that have positives, right, being able to look at Massive Datasets and being able to understand, you know, consistent, consistent themes that are taking place or various patterns that are taking place. But to the flip side of that, right, that also means that nefarious actors are going to be using this as well in the exact same manner. And I guess, to kind of start things off your Joe right, we look at government and government is the ultimate monopoly out there with a monopoly on violence if we're going to be honest, but now being able to leverage AI and I daresay they'll go through and make sure they're insulating themselves from various laws and regulations that will inevitably been coming down the pike here as AI becomes more and more prevalent in our in our society, Joe so I guess I'm looking at this maybe with my libertarian lens on worst case scenario, but is it worst case scenario? Am I out of left field here? Or is it somewhere in between?

Joe Gulesserian  
Well, Brian, I just want to let you know that you should let government handle AI and you can really trust them. They're not going to like this because without government and if they're not involved if you let's say if we didn't have government I'll play to your unit your libertarian viewpoints. Without government we could then cancel something instead of ourselves. We could cancel the words disinformation. and misinformation. But while this is going to be like propaganda on steroids once AI starts, but it comes with the history, and a lot of people. You know, I do agree with you though not all joking aside, I do agree with you that it comes with benefits. One of them I think it's going to take away. It's going to take us away from mundane tasks, but that's another story. But it really came with it started in 1895. And it came with Gustafsson the bond, and I believe he's the Frenchman, and he wrote the book of the crowd. And that was about 1895. And who wrote it as some rather interesting individuals from Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Dahl. And so where it really starts is, is where it starts to take effect. It was America was in the mood of isolationism during the First World War. In fact, that's what Woodrow Wilson ran on. And what happened is, you know, that he wants to get involved in the war for whatever reason, I'm not gonna go there. And he created a committee of Public Affairs. And basically, that's basically your very first will go there. It's your first ministry, this a codeword for your first America's first minister of propaganda, it was in 1917. And there was Edward Brene, who came into that committee. And he wrote the book called propaganda later, while after he served under the precedent. And what happened is his uncle, a lot of people don't know what Sigmund Freud. So Sigmund Freud knew a couple of things, you know, things about the brain, if you will. And so using a lot of his techniques, that's where he developed his propaganda later where he used it in, in New York City in Madison Avenue in the advertising industry. And he literally created public relations on his own. So what happened is this committee was created. There's Robert Woolley, there was George Creel, and they're both influential journalists. And this might sound familiar, familiar, they gathered intellectuals, journalists, the relatively rudimentary filmmaking at the time, I think it's Charlie Chaplin era. And they gathered pillars of society, they had these four minute men, and they turned around and said, Okay, we went from city to city, and you know, there might have been lawyers or judges or pillars of society and teachers, people, you know, you look up to in your communities, and, you know, old school way. They basically said, if you're not for the war, you are, you're basically not patriotic. And they created them the Espionage Act of 1917, they had the Sedition Act of 1918. And they basically, just like the Soviet Union, you snitch on your neighbor. And if you think that person is not patriotic, and is not toeing the official party line on joining, first of all, who remember, the First World War was going to be the war to end all wars. Well, I don't know if that's true, but you know, they just keep having these wars and no peace, but you get worse.

Brian Nichols  
Yeah. So we're really, at the end of the day that we just got to make sure we're on the same page here. It's Woodrow Wilson's fault. Is that what I'm hearing?

Joe Gulesserian  
Yeah, he really created to keep it practical. Yeah, it did. Right. He lied. But I mean, what's the point of being a politician if you don't lie? I mean, it's just, it's terrible. It's an abdication of duty, if you don't like, and so yeah, he did. And just kind of bringing it up to speed. And just before we jump into AI, you know, you saw it in the Vietnam War. People saw it later in the first Gulf War. They actually had a young lady come on and testify before Congress. And she said, to the effect that Saddam Hussein's soldiers, were stealing babies and incubators in Kuwait. This in the first Gulf World War, later was found out an ad agency brought her to the Senate, or to the investigation, to speak. And her father was the ambassador to Kuwait. It was all a fairy tale. And it belonged in the fictional section with Alice in Wonderland, and Huckleberry Finn and Santa Claus and all that. And then, right now, I mean, the, the current situation in you know, the other one is, you know, just, you know, there's just basically one narrative and, you know, the propaganda war in Ukraine, and Russia is just, you know, it's huge. You know, unfortunately, we were having another conflict as well, too. So it's alive and well, propaganda. But what's going to happen with it is, is I think AI is going to turn around and kind of give government officials that break, work and start creating all like decks and decks and lines and lines of law. I so this way, you know, they can relax. And you know, because you know, contrary to what we think government officials should relax, take a break, so they have more time for corruption and graft. And yeah, that's where we're at, then I say that oh, Joe, your

Brian Nichols  
sarcasm is not lost on me. But to the audience out there who's listening, right? This, this obviously has red flags, right? And rightfully so because we've seen what happens when government gets a newfound power. And they're like, oh, what can I do with this? Because there's no way we really check that power besides other governments. And I mean, if we're looking at the United States of America, which I would say, arguably is one of, if not the most powerful countries slash empires of all of human history, when you kind of look at the grand scale of where we are today. And that right there, I mean, look at the weaponized bureaucracies. We have IRS, FBI, CIA, FDA, Department of Education, go through them all, NSA, they all are pretty much given a blank check, say, Go spend what you want. And then they do what they do in the office, that TV show The Office where it's budget time, and instead of trying to, you know, actually give that money back. They're like, let's go ahead and buy brand new chairs or brand new copier? No, instead, it's like, let's go ahead and buy a couple more and fifteens. But that that right there speaks to I think, where your average american would hear this, and get terrified, because this is something that I don't know, once the cats out of the bag, how do you get back in the bag, especially when it's being enacted by quite literally the world's most powerful government?

Joe Gulesserian  
Well, it's good to be You really brought up? It's a very, very deep question you have, it's not going back in the bag. And the question is, the government can write their AI, and then maybe someone else can write another AI. And it might be the government's AI going against, you know, my AI, and my AI can produce another AI and you won't know where the original AI came up with, to fight governments AI. But to keep it in a simple form. I'll give you an example. They call it automated content generation. So I can use images, and Texas, so on and so forth. And literally set up a studio in 30 minutes. And it look like you know, it's CNN all professional. And I can show you, for example, satellite pictures of of Russian troops invading Romania, so on so forth, I put it up in my documentary that I created on AI in the future propaganda. And so it could also show a massive tombstones and so forth. And, you know, they people have a 1015 cent second attention span, they'll look at it, and they'll get all worked up in a lather. That's all you really need. But the other one that you might find, really there's many, I mean, I'll drill down with them is called social media manipulation. If you think it's manipulated now, wait till you can manipulate the social media where AI will create all the social media that you need. And it can turn around and dispute agencies and all those three letter agencies that you mentioned, the NSA, the CIA, and so on and so forth, can really, really harness if you will, the social media, and they can really hard harness how to control that in concomitantly with Silicon Valley in the first episode of Brian Nichols and Joe. We talked about the Kabbalah autocracy, and this is like a gift for the Cabal autocracy imagine, you know just how they can amplify the lies in Hollywood, academia, media, government, the Treasury, the Treasury, by the way, that's a treasury, basically, it's a Ponzi scheme, passing off as a treasury. But that's another road we can go on. But that being said, you can do that through social media manipulation, then you can really do targeted messaging. In other words, you can sling stuff at each other, like really, really slink in, especially in election election times. So when the election is going on, you can do targeted mudslinging. And, you know, what's the point of having an election? If you can't throw mud, right? I mean, that would be fine. Well,

Brian Nichols  
let's kind of go into where we are right now in 2023. With right now the tenor of not just in American politics, but let's say it's kind of transcends across a lot of different countries. And that is this. There's populism. That's uprising, this populist wave for the people starting to wake up to seeing, yeah, these demagogues out there. They've been they've been preaching a good game, but it's not actually resonating into substantive policy helping me and America we see that we're 3130 Something trillion dollars in debt, the numbers didn't seem real. And then we see that we're sending billions almost trillions of dollars overseas in foreign foreign aid. And meanwhile, you know what? Flint, Michigan still has water crisis. I can't drive down the road without hitting for potholes that are going to try to total my car like the average person is looking at this and saying enough And that right there scares me a little bit because as much as I want to wield populism from a more pro Liberty standpoint to activate people towards my side, I know there are other people like governments who are going to be doing the exact opposite. And goodness, they're, they're probably going to leverage AI to go after that populist movements. So, Joe, I mean, how do we, as I guess, informed citizens, stay aware of what's happening, and not let the AI tools that are being leveraged by nefarious actors out there, impact our use of populism when we're trying to bring it in, in a pro liberty, pro Liberty way.

Joe Gulesserian  
It's hard, but you know, you got your life, you got your social media, you got your family, so on and so forth. You've got your work your business, your job, what have you. And, you know, can I just tell you the whole thing, it's not just AI, this whole thing about, you know, and I'm gonna get to AI in elections, but this whole thing about AI, elections, democracy, all the things, you know, we hold dear to our hearts, it's just too too, too overwhelming for most people. And that's what government relies on. And I know, people like you try and shoot a message of grassroots become aware. But, you know, I went to a baseball game. And and it's a sad comment. I mean, you know, look, we're free, we can drink beer, and after the game, take part in other activities, and watch the baseball game, just just like, during the time of the Roman Empire, so keeps, you're keeping people's minds busy. And I'm gonna go right into the AI here, see how it reacts also with that, and you know, people are sitting there, you know, what sex? Am I? You know, how can I further further divide the society keeps your mind busy. These are just little tiny, childish games, they're playing, okay. And I don't even pay any attention to any of that stuff, right. So what I get into is, let me give you another scenario, where AI, Power Tools create a widespread, grassroots support. For example, let's say I'm running per party X, Y, Zed. And all of a sudden, Brian Nichols sends messages that if you vote for Joe, egalitarian, he's going to sit there and cut back services, I didn't tell you about the part that I'm going to reduce your taxes by 80%, that doesn't matter. Because, you know, you got the population wired on government. They're wired and governed. Most people do this enough people who believe that, you know, generally speaking, they're a force for good. I'm not saying they can't be. But right now, I still don't see a Marcus Aurelius, a great last emperor, like an Emperor, who really has some kind of compassion for people. And this goes outside of America, and it goes outside of the West, there's very little example, where you have leaders that actually call you know, what, there's, there's still, you know, Jefferson's or George Washington's that are there for the people. And so what I'm trying to say is to AI, I can decimate information I can, I can spread it all over the place with one particular narrative. And I'll give you another one, right now, you might want to use this in marketing, they have what they call AI influencers. And you can have anybody, you can have a really legitimate looking person, you can have a very attractive female, and she's sitting there, and she can start spreading narratives on behalf of government officials or on behalf of other parties or on behalf of the spook agencies, you will not know the difference if that's a real woman or if it's not. And so you can spread a lot of stuff. You know, if you're, for example, if you really care about women and, and women's issues, you'll vote for Brian Nichols not for Joe, you know, Joe is just He's terrible. He's he invented the word misogynist, you know,

Brian Nichols  
Joe, um, we're talking about AI. And we're talking about propaganda and misinformation, I would feel remiss not to talk about what's happening right now over in the Middle East over in the Israel, Gaza, mosque conflict. And I've seen this on social media, right, lots, lots of misinformation, lots of propaganda on both sides. I hate the person on both sides. But truly, we've seen it come out on both sides, things that have been proved verifiably false or things that have been shown from 30 years ago being presented as fact as today. So do you see kind of what we're talking about here already being utilized in a lot of these conflicts?

Joe Gulesserian  
It's very hard to say like, it's a very, very good point you're making Brian, for example. And I don't want to go off base I want to stick to the AI in this in this particular situation with them. What's going on the Middle East with the Hamas and Israel. What you're seeing is I could really plant war Words in Netanyahu is mouth. I can plant words in the Hezbollah's mouth, I can plant words in Palestinian mouse, and you won't know the difference, right? It's very, very hard to detect. I mean, most people do not sit there and look at a video on NGOs that are just Joe really saying that? Or is Brian really saying that they just assume it's natural, authentic, those days are going to be gone. Right? And, and you're going to need some real powerful tools to do fact checking to make sure that what was said was authentic. I could stage for example, I said earlier, there's the techniques that they use, I could stage an automated content generation, I could stage a complete invasion, where I'm not saying this is true, I could stage one and say that, guess what, there's been a complete invasion of Tel Aviv or conversely, there's a complete invasion, all kinds of dead people in in Gaza, they've gone Street, the street, so on and so forth. And you know, they're lying. In fact, I saw one video online, that CNN made, and they told the reporter to lie down and kind of, you know, staged the whole thing and say, you know, just the missiles just going off close to you, and blah, blah, blah. But there's very, there's something very interesting, what you can do with AI, and you might find it quite, quite interesting. It's called translation and language translation. And it's really an area of AI where you turn around, and I'm gonna go back to the States for a second, because you dragged me into, I think all the sports are terrible, I feel bad for people suffering on both ends, I really do. So what I would say is, let's say you're in United States, right? It's it is turned into I don't know, if it's the melting pot, it's turned into was certainly arguably a multicultural society. So what I'm trying to say is, when I want to divide the company, the country some more AI is so intelligent, they go well, it can do it in different languages and different subcultures. And you know, you can do psychographics, by section by section by postal code and zip code by zip code. And what I'm trying to say here, is there might be a nonces, between within subcultures, okay? Not, for example, not all, people from Latin America think the same, and they have their factions as well. So what I can do is I can start using AI, to send messages in 11, to 15, or 100 different languages, if you will, with the United States to further separate the tribes, you need to separate them. Because therefore, government comes in with this cosmic vision. And they turn around. And of course, they're gonna resolve it and separating them. And it's called really language translation and localization. You could do that in elections, going back to elections. And you can generally do it if you want to create unrest, right? And you want to pit people against each other, you want the you know, the idea now is what we're seeing, unfortunately, is the renaissance of tribalism. And you're seeing it everywhere. And, yeah, so awesome area there.

Brian Nichols  
Joe, I appreciate I just looked at the clock already hard pressed for time. I know that always happens on our show, we go really fast here, and then all sudden, I look at the clock, and I'm getting told by the studio here, gotta get going. But no, otherwise, Joe, this has truly been a great conversation. And I think it opens a lot of eyes to folks who are maybe not aware of what's happening in the world of AI, or how quickly it's being adopted by a lot of nefarious actors out there. Not for our benefit, but to the detriment of society. And it's on us and not just be aware of it. But also I would dare say, and this is my challenge to the audience is to to not just be aware of it, but start using AI to your advantage, like counter the propaganda with propaganda, and bye, bye, God, I think that you know, that's on us. We talked about setting narratives versus responding to narratives. Go out, start spreading some actual narratives, but don't go into the propaganda world of spreading falsehoods and misinformation for political gain, but start hitting people with the truth and use AI tools to your benefit. That's kind of my final thoughts for today. Joe, what do you have for us on your end?

Joe Gulesserian  
Well, on my end, and one part I was gonna add to that I just want to put on I want to end with a positive note, right? Because I paint these dystopian ideas. I think I'm reading Brave New World too many times. But in my thought is this you could create an AI program that would fact check the hell out of all these fact checkers right now because those fact checkers, you know, forget. So what if you could hold them to truth? Okay. And if you could hold those fact checkers, the truth was aI was so intelligent, and it's getting there. 290 230 IQ goes right through the media goes right through the government goes this is true, true, true. Lie, Lie, Lie. And, and, and so that's the positive end of fact checking so on and so forth. It can, you know, on the on the on the other end, it can also be used to manipulate the stock market too, right and consumer sentiment, stock market sentiment, you can create false narratives bring down the stock market if you've got short positions. But yes, I do think if you start writing algorithms that just absolutely hold everybody to account. I think that's a very positive thing with AI in the future propaganda. And you may think that you always get my head rolling all the time.

Brian Nichols  
There's worse things I've been, I've been told many times, there's worse things that I get going. But otherwise, Joe, thank you for joining us here on the show. It's been a great conversation. And truly, I think this is something that we're going to continue to talk about as we move forward with the advancement of AI is hard to imagine that not even 11 months ago, like chat GPT was quite literally in its infancy. And here we are fast forward to the end of 2023. And we have a bazillion AI tools that go into like text and video. And like art and photos. It's it's mind blowing to see, we've gotten to a point where AI is not just going to be part of the conversation. It's creating the conversation. So this is something right that we got to stay aware of. And we obviously got to keep talking about. And having folks like Joe on the show is obviously one of the best ways to go about doing that. So, Joe with that, for folks who want to continue the conversation, I want to hear more about the scary stuff coming down the pike, where can they go ahead? Support you find you follow you all that kind of fun stuff?

Joe Gulesserian  
Well, I'm hiding right now after doing this show, right? So behind me for at least the next 3060 days. But when I'm finished hiding, I'm being facetious here. There's the Look Up practical MBA on YouTube, you can find my channel there, I can be found under my name, Joe glossary on on Twitter, I can be found on LinkedIn. And of course, I'm on I'm in Instagram as well. So I'm not too hard to find. And of course, if you look up my book on Amazon, you put practical NBA and I come up on Amazon. And yeah, a way goes.

Brian Nichols  
Good stuff. Joe, it was a pleasure of having you on again. And we'll make sure we continue this dialogue. And folks, by the way, yeah, I mentioned it, Joe mentioned that he was on the show before. So if you are joining us here on the YouTubes stick around, I'm gonna have that pop up right about here. So you can go ahead and click that and continue the conversation there. Otherwise, yeah, audio version of the show, YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts, you can go ahead and find the program. And also video version of the show. We're on YouTube rumble we're on Ben swans, sovereign s o v, r e n, which, by the way, if you're seeing that today, on sovereign congratulations, you're seeing it before anybody else as a sovereign exclusive. That's my gift to you. And yes, we upload our entire episodes over on x.com. Formerly Twitter. Really great engagement over there. Thank you, Ilan. Appreciate it. Folks, if you want to go ahead and join the most amazing, truly wonderful email list that's out there in terms of how to better your sales skills overnight. Subscribe to the morning sales huddle email, I send out once a week ballpark or so head over, you can subscribe over at Brian Nichols show.com. And while you're there, go ahead and make us a five star rating and review. I greatly appreciate it. And I know others do as well, because it helps them realize what value they're getting from The Brian Nichols Show and all Yes, 777. I think it is other episodes here of the program, including our past conversation there with Joe which yes, will be popping up right now on YouTubes. Or if you're joining us here on the audio versions, head over to your show notes. link will be right there. And by the way, yes, please support our studio sponsor, cardio miracle, the best heart health supplement in the world link also in the show notes. Joe goes Sarah, and it's been a pleasure. Thank you for joining us and folks. Thank you. Yes, we will talk to you guys next week. That being said, Brian was signing off. You're on The Brian Nichols Show for Joe gold seryan. We'll see you next time.

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376: Trigger Event Selling (with Craig Elias)

Harnessing the trigger events that turn prospects into customers.

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Oct. 14, 2022

606: How Can Sales Strategies Help Push Musicians & Artists to the Ne…

On today's episode, I'm over on Chis Goyzueta's podcast, "Making it with Chris G", where I'm helping explain how sales strategies can help musicians and artists take their craft to the next level.

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Oct. 31, 2022

614: Do We Need to Declare a Pandemic Amnesty?

Emily, who forced her kids to mask while hiking OUTSIDE now says we need to forgive one another for what we did and said when we were "in the dark about COVID". Today, I outline why my answer to her …

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March 21, 2023

706: Big Changes Coming to The Brian Nichols Show!

Big Changes & Exciting News - The Brian Nichols Show's Revamp!

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March 13, 2023

700: Bringing Calvin Coolidge Back to Life with AI

@AP4Liberty & @SteffiP4Liberty Unveiling the Making of 'Calvin the Coolest President

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March 3, 2023

694: House on FIRE- America's Dark Future & The Power of Narrative

House on Fire: @mattjbatt's Cautionary Tale for America's Dark Future

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Aug. 25, 2021

304: Helping People Buy School Choice -with Corey DeAngelis

Selling is half the battle... helping people buy is where we win!

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Feb. 22, 2023

687: The COVID Mask Delusion - Revealing the MYTHS Surrounding Mask M…

Unveiling the TRUTH behind the COVID mask delusion

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Oct. 3, 2022

597: Don't Argue with Donkeys - (Even When they Say the Grass is Blue…

This week, we're going to explore this question and more as I take you through the old tale of why you should never argue with a donkey, no matter what color it claims its grass is. And how does this …

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Sept. 9, 2021

317: Becoming the Trusted Advisor (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can using expert insights help you become your prospect's go-to trusted advisor?

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Nov. 21, 2022

628: Can We Sell More Liberty By Saying Less?

Want to sell more? Then try saying less. Sounds counterintuitive, I know. But it’s true. In fact, many of the most successful consumer brands and political organizations in the world do just that—and it works for them. So, how can …

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Dec. 19, 2022

646: How to Make Compelling Arguments that Win Over Voters? Expert Ti…

Discover the Secrets of Making Compelling Arguments and Persuading Others with VA Delegate Nick Freitas

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March 3, 2022

454: What's the DNA of a Top Sales Pro? (with Tim Wackel)

How do the top sales pros get to where they are? Hard work? DNA? A little of both?

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Jan. 13, 2023

659: A Beginner's Guide to Selling Freedom with a Smile

Learn how to effectively explain libertarianism to your friends and family by using sales and marketing strategies on this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Feb. 1, 2023

672: The TRUTH Behind MrBeast Helping 1,000 Blind People See For The …

The Good, the Bad, and the Generous: @MrBeast Under Fire

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Jan. 9, 2023

655: Standing Up for Small Business - The Inspiring Story of Beloved …

Small Businesses Matter: One Owner's Inspiring Journey of Resistance and Persistence

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Dec. 13, 2021

406: The Human Element (feat. Brian Nichols)

Serving Your Clients By Being Uniquely You & By Bringing The Human Touch

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Dec. 15, 2021

407: How to Build a "Dream Team" -with Dane Espegard

How can dreaming big and focusing on bettering the individual help us build phenomenal teams?

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March 16, 2022

462: Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other (with Cor…

Talking about difficult topics doesn't have to be as bad as we think.

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Nov. 30, 2022

633: 5 Ways to INSTANTLY Improve Your Persuasion & Communication Skil…

Persuasion is a crucial skill for anyone in business—whether you're convincing your boss to give you a raise or trying to close a client on the phone. But it's not as easy as it sounds. In fact, some people spend …

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March 27, 2021

BONUS: The Ugly Truth About the Lockdowns (Time to Reopen Society) -w…

The data, facts, and realities of COVID were far away from what the media and public health institutions were presenting to the world at the advent of the pandemic. And while the controlling narrative was that of lockdowns and fear …

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Jan. 6, 2023

654: How to WIN Your Local Election - FREE EBOOK SNEAK PEEK!

Win Your Local Election: Tips and Strategies from Our Free Ebook

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March 24, 2022

468: Upending Outdated Approaches to Medical Research & Enabling Univ…

Healthcare access should not be limited to the wealthy, the insured, or the geographically well located. Healing is for everyone.

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Nov. 11, 2022

622: Can Libertarianism Help Save the WORLD?!

On today's episode, I present a series of reasons why libertarianism offers some brilliant solutions to many of the world's problems. We'll talk about 5 ways in which libertarianism can save humanity.

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Oct. 18, 2022

608: Eternal Spring - The Falun Gong's Fight Against Communist Chines…

Today, we discuss the Falun Gong's fight against Chinese Communist Party propaganda and persecution, as we dig into the story of a group of heroes who sought to highjack the CCP corporate television broadcasts in 2002.

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Oct. 11, 2022

603: Changing Hearts, Minds, & Laws to Build a Freer Society

Market-based solutions that create change, and how they're working to make people aware of the power they have to change their government.

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March 16, 2022

461: NFL Extravaganza: BuyTheBroncos DOA! (with Sean O'Brien)

The Denver Broncos are officially up for sale, and a group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are planning on putting their hat in the ring!

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Sept. 20, 2022

588: Good People Bring Out the Good in People - The Importance of Com…

I've known Remso for about a number of years and have been thoroughly impressed with his ability to connect with others and create meaningful relationships with them. This quality is what drove him to start Club Memos—a group dedicated to …

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March 25, 2022

469: Why This Chinese Immigrant Fears the United States is on a Path …

“I fear the country I love is becoming like the country I left.”

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May 3, 2021

240: The Unified Theory of Scare Stories -with Dr. Patrick Moore

What are the two emotions that drive buyers into action? Love and...? Fear. Knowing that, how is fear being using to sell us on massive government policies with price tags ranging from the billions and even trillions of dollars. Dr. …

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March 29, 2022

471: You Can Do It! Spread Positivity... Recklessly! (feat. Brian Nic…

How can changing your outlook help your mental health AND your career prospects!?

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April 4, 2022

473: Mastering the Upsell (with Victor Antonio)

The fastest way to revenue growth is not finding new business - it's upselling to your existing customer base!

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June 11, 2021

262: Imagine A World Without Veteran Suicide -with Wyly Gray from Vet…

How can a plant known as the "vine of the dead" help heal instead of simply treating symptoms in the living?

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April 15, 2022

482: Why Do the Elites HATE Elon Musk So Much!? (with Hannah Cox & Br…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Hannah Cox and Brad Polumbo to discuss Elon Musk potentially buying Twitter, and why the elites have been reacting like it's "the end of the world". "I just I …

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April 27, 2022

490: Building a Story Brand and Using the Right Strategies (with Morg…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Morgan Bonwell (Founder, Right Strategies) to discuss the importance of building a storybrand to help candidates and campaigns effectively meet their constituents wh...

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July 28, 2021

289: The Future of Nuclear Energy -with Mark Schneider

How is nuclear energy a solution to climate change, energy independence, and planetary prosperity?

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May 2, 2022

493: Can't Sell, Won't Sell - Advertising, Politics, & Culture Wars (…

Why adland has stopped selling and started saving the world.

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May 5, 2022

496: Tolerance vs. Acceptance & Setting Narratives vs. Responding to …

Tolerance isn't blind acceptance. Nor is it tacit acceptance.

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May 6, 2022

497: Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom! (with Dr. Patri…

Returning to The Brian Nichols Show today is Dr. Patrick Moore (Author, "Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom") to discuss how most of the scare stories in the media today are based on things that are invisible, li...

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May 9, 2022

498: How to Talk About Roe v. Wade /Abortion without Tempers Flaring …

The conversation towards abortion/Roe v. Wade has always been a heated discussion... but does it have to be that way?

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May 11, 2022

500: 5 of My Favorite Episodes From Over the Past 500 Shows (feat. Br…

After 4 and 1/2 years, we've hit an incredible milestone at The Brian Nichols Show. Not only have we hit the top 1.5% of podcasts globally , but we have just reached our 500th episode! Today, I'm sharing 5 of …

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May 17, 2022

504: How Has Inflation Impacted Small Business? (with David Belman)

Inflation has been felt at the grocery store, at the gas pump, at the car dealership, traveling.... okay, pretty much everywhere. And yes, that means that the home building industry has been hit just as hard. How hard has it …

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Aug. 18, 2021

300: The Undefeated Marketing System -with Phillip Stutts

How to grow your business and build your audience using the secret formula that elects presidents.

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Oct. 29, 2021

365: How Do You Ask Great Questions?! -with Tim Wackel

Asking great questions. It is both a science AND an art.

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Nov. 8, 2021

375: Being Courageous in the Name of Freedom & Truth (Feat. Dr. Adria…

"The word freedom is very important, because it's not discussed freely and openly and courageously in academia."

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June 7, 2022

518: How Is this Old-School Retro Gamer Enhancing the Sales Experienc…

When people are best friends with other people, they usually stay at a company.

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July 17, 2023

748: Grassroots Efforts & Local Elections - Establishing Trust with V…

Discover Joshua Toms' journey from socialist to a Libertarian City Council candidate, as he shares insights on wealth disparity, social issues, and the impact of local politics in Lebanon, Ohio,

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July 15, 2023

747: Decoding the Path to Victory - 2024 Election Insights for Trump,…

@rkmcshane discuss the path to victory for top GOP & DNC candidates, shedding light on campaign strategies, key issues, and the challenges faced in the ever-evolving political landscape.

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Sept. 29, 2021

335: You're Selling Change! -with Victor Antonio

Stop overthinking the sales process... remember that you're selling change!

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April 10, 2023

711: Do You Know What's REALLY in Your Cannabis Products? 🌿

CEO Brian Fitzpatrick of @GetInQredible discusses how his company is using blockchain and third-party verification to ensure safe, quality CBD products in the cannabis industry.

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Feb. 9, 2023

678: How to Build Trust (Works EVERY SINGLE Time)

Discover the key to success in leadership with trust expert Darryl Stickel on the importance of trust in organizations and society

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Jan. 30, 2023

670: The COVID Conspiracy - UNMASKED

@NickHudsonCT unmasks the TRUTH behind the COVID-19 pandemic and its political connections in this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Dec. 3, 2021

396: Cutting Through the Clutter -with Art Sobczak

"The only way to cut through the clutter is to have a message that is going to resonate with the prospect and what's going on in their world, right at that very moment."

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Nov. 2, 2022

616: GOP vs. LP? - Are We Winning Hearts & Minds, Winning Elections, …

Are we winning hearts and minds, winning elections, or both? On today's episode, I'm joined by Kenny Cody and Jeremy Todd to talk about Blake Masters recently receiving the endorsement of Libertarian US Senate candidate, Marc Victor, and the implications …

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Oct. 21, 2022

611: Fighting for What Matters - Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In f…

On today's episode, I'm joined once again by Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In for Governor of Maryland!

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Sept. 23, 2022

591: To Sell Freedom, Listen More

On today's episode, we're going back to January 2021, when I joined Matt Kibbe on his program, Kibbe on Liberty.

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Jan. 1, 2022

423: 2021's TOP 3 STORIES OF THE YEAR (Crossover episode with Eric Br…

Eric Brakey and Brian Nichols break down the top stories of 2021!

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Dec. 27, 2021

419: Let's Talk Omicron -with Dr. Eric Larson

Mass hysteria and weaponized hypochondria have no place in healthcare.

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Sept. 12, 2022

582: Call Scripting 101 - Proven Call Scripting Tips to Help you DOMI…

Today, I'll also be sharing some of my own personal call scripts that have worked for me and will give you some tips on how to create a great script that will help you in your day-to-day sales activities.

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Sept. 6, 2022

578: The Danger of "DO SOMETHING!" Politics

Do you ever feel like your government is making decisions without really knowing what it's doing? On today's episode, Rodgir and I discuss the danger of "do something" politics and how this type of thinking can lead to bad policy …

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July 18, 2022

547: HERO 22-Year-Old Ends Mass-Shooting - How a Good Guy with a Gun …

When a madman with a rifle started shooting at an Indiana mall this past weekend, a good guy with a gun stopped him—and saved countless lives.

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Feb. 21, 2022

446: Sell Different! (with Lee Salz)

How can selling different help you win more business?

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Nov. 26, 2021

391: The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Closing More Business (feat. …

Brian Nichols: "Why why is it so hard to close business? Because we make it harder than it actually has to be." Check out today's special solo episode where we dig into how to adapt with the changes, plus helping …

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Aug. 24, 2022

569: Never Fly Solo & The 7 Wingman Principles

On today's episode, I'm joined by Lt. Col Waldo Waldman to talk about leading with courage, building trusting partnerships, and reaching new heights in business.

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July 21, 2023

749: Rethinking the College Experience - Student Loan Forgiveness & t…

@JP_Kirby explores the alarming decline of confidence in American higher education, discussing the impact of student loan forgiveness, indoctrination on campuses, and the importance of empowering students to reclaim their freedoms and make informed choices for a brighter future.

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July 28, 2023

751: Bitcoin - The Future of Money in a Digital World!?

@adamobrien_ joins to discuss the world of Bitcoin, exploring its potential future in the cryptocurrency industry, the importance of autonomous banking, and the risks and rewards of decentralized finance.

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Aug. 8, 2023

756: Winning Hearts & Votes - The Power of Persuasion in Political Ca…

@libertywoody unveils innovative tactics for flipping political landscapes, leveraging sales and marketing approaches to connect with voters, and dismantling traditional strongholds.

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Aug. 16, 2023

759: Cold Calling Mastery with The SDR Whisperer - Prospecting SECRET…

Former pastor turned sales pro Jacob Tacher reveals the transferrable skills of questioning, listening, storytelling, and relationship-building he honed in ministry to become an expert in the art of cold calling and sales prospecting.

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Sept. 3, 2023

764: The Political Marketing Playbook - The Ultimate Guide to Politic…

Robert Lee discusses why candidates need to connect with people's issues and provide valuable solutions without anger, discussing the secrets behind successful political marketing campaigns and the importance of connecting with voters on a personal level.

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Sept. 8, 2023

766: Your Potential UNLOCKED - The NFL Exec's Secrets to Playing Offe…

Former NFL executive @PaulEpsteinLA reveals his strategies for playing offense in business and life, overcoming adversity, making fast confident decisions, and building unshakeable confidence by consistently acting on your values.

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Sept. 28, 2023

772: The Creativity CRISIS - Chad Stewart on Igniting Creativity & Pr…

Chad Stewart discusses how schools are killing creativity in kids and solutions like homeschooling to nurture imagination and empower the next generation.

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Oct. 13, 2023

776: Alone No More - How the WhiteFlag App is Rewriting the Rules on …

@RealSpikeCohen and @whiteflagapp founder @Jonny_McCoy have a raw, inspiring discussion about embracing peer support and human connection to transform mental health and save lives.

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Dec. 2, 2023

788: Common Ground for Uncommon Times - How to Break Bread Without Br…

Brian Nichols & @Jtodd601 expose the conversational pitfalls sabotaging holiday political talks and detail tactics to foster genuine dialogue on charged issues.

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Dec. 22, 2023

794: Selling Below the Surface - Navigating Hidden Buying Motivators …

Host Brian Nichols and guest Karl Becker discuss transforming sales through embracing the powerful human truths and motivations lying below the surface that typical tactics never uncover.

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Dec. 28, 2023

796: Is Our Food System Failing Us?

After overcoming her own health crisis, Sonia Gomez is on a mission to transform our broken food system by empowering families to take control of their health and build self-reliance through homesteading.

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Feb. 7, 2024

808: Bill Maher EXPOSED as FAKE "Libertarian"

Biden's reckless spending fuels historic inflation that crushes families, while Bill Maher's fake libertarian virtue signaling is exposed by Patrick Bet-David's principled consistency.

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Feb. 12, 2024

810: Charged $23K Tax to Build on My Own Land?!

A retiree fights an extortionate $23,000 California home-building fee all the way to the Supreme Court to defend property rights and rein in a dystopian system allowing unchecked legislative power grabs that drive up housing prices.

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Feb. 15, 2024

811: The Kitchen Table Strategy - Changing Minds Where It Matters Most

Amid despairing predictions, Brian makes an impassioned case that ordinary citizens reclaiming active empowerment through local community renewal centered on timeless truths, not partisan politics, can rescue the fraying American fabric.

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March 9, 2024

819: Laughter vs. Lunacy - Redefining Extremism in the Age of Woke Cu…

In this groundbreaking episode, recorded during Amp America's first-ever Twitter/X Spaces, Brian Nichols and "The eXtremist Files" producer Matt Edwards explore the power of satire in challenging extreme political narratives, revealing how humor can be a potent tool for exposing …

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March 14, 2024

822: The School Choice REVOLUTION - Parental Power in a New Era of Ed…

@mattfrendewey shares how the closure of a failed micro school in West Virginia demonstrates the true power and importance of school choice in holding educators accountable and empowering parents to make the best decisions for their children's education.

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March 21, 2024

824: Rewrite Your Sales Story - Remove Resistance, Embrace Success, &…

Embrace your authentic leadership voice, harness the power of storytelling, and rewrite your sales mindset to scale your business while staying true to your values, as shared by Justin Janowski, founder of Faith 2 Influence, in this insightful conversation with …

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March 28, 2024

827: The TSA of the Internet - Why Online ID Requirements WON'T WORK

@CarlSzabo explores the unintended consequences of government overreach in the digital realm, emphasizing the importance of parental responsibility and targeted solutions in protecting children online while preserving privacy and free speech rights for all Americans.

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April 5, 2024

831: Why Culture Trumps Politics - How is Laughter is Sparking a Libe…

@mkibbe explores how the liberty movement can harness the power of culture, comedy, and storytelling to create a compelling vision for a freer future, celebrating recent victories and supporting the unsung heroes who are fighting for freedom on the front …

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April 12, 2024

834: AI Apocalypse? - Navigating the End of Work as We Know It

AI expert @JoeGulesserian returns to explore the potential consequences of AI on democracy, employment, and society, warning of a dystopian future marked by mass unemployment, corporate-government collusion, and the erosion of individual freedom, while offering strategies for adapting and resisting …

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April 22, 2024

838: The Ozempic Era - Treating Symptoms vs. Addressing the Root Cause

Michael Pickens returns to share his insights on reprogramming your subconscious mind for success by setting clear goals, breaking them down into actionable steps, and using powerful tools like affirmations and visual reminders to stay focused and motivated on your …

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April 26, 2024

840: "Be Curious, Not Judgmental!" - Ted Lasso & Mastering the Art of…

Rewire your brain for sales success by mastering the internal art of influence, living your values, and embracing curiosity to uncover your prospects' true needs and have your best year ever.

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May 3, 2024

843: The Dropout Millionaire - How Can Mentors Help You Uncover Billi…

Self-made multimillionaire @Thedropoutmm shares his inspiring journey and the invaluable lessons he learned while building a business empire without a college degree or startup capital, emphasizing the crucial role of perseverance, mentorship, and coachability in achieving entrepreneurial success against all …

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May 8, 2024

845: Ideology vs. Identity - Separating Beliefs from the Self

In this thought-provoking episode, Brian Nichols and host Randy Wilinski explore the art of engaging in productive, nuanced conversations amidst a polarized political landscape, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, good-faith discussions, and focusing on root causes to foster personal growth …

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May 17, 2024

849: Debunking the Myths About Homeschooling

@Homeschool_LLC shares how homeschooling empowers parents to provide a personalized, efficient, and creativity-fostering education that prepares children for an ever-changing future while strengthening family bonds.

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May 29, 2024

854: Why is the New Zealand Government Destroying Beehives?

Beekeeper Steven Brown reveals the shocking extent of government overreach in New Zealand, detailing how authorities destroyed $2 million worth of his beekeeping equipment and products, and then billed him for the destruction, highlighting the dire consequences of unchecked bureaucratic …

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June 7, 2024

858: The BIGGEST Mistake Libertarians Make in Politics

Brian Nichols explains why libertarians need to shift their focus from preaching to the choir to effectively selling their ideas to a broader audience by understanding and addressing the kitchen table issues that matter most to voters, rather than getting …

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June 10, 2024

859: Debunking MYTHS About School Choice and Funding

Halli Faulkner from @yes_everykid_f explores the transformative potential of school choice, discussing how empowering parents and breaking down traditional barriers to educational options can revolutionize the future of education in America.

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June 12, 2024

860: Why Your Paycheck is SMALLER Than it Should Be - The Tax Secret …

Tax expert @scottahodge reveals the shocking ways taxes secretly control our lives, driving up costs and stifling economic growth, and offers a compelling vision for a simpler, fairer tax system that could unleash prosperity and freedom for all.

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June 17, 2024

862: What Happens to Taxes if Trump or Biden Wins in 2024?

Steve Hayes explores the stark contrasts between Trump and Biden's tax plans, painting a vivid picture of America's economic future and the potential for a fairer, simpler tax system under the FairTax plan.

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June 24, 2024

865: How Progressive Policies Hurt the Poor

@BenjaminAyanian explains how progressive economic policies often harm society's most vulnerable by misdiagnosing problems and creating detrimental unintended consequences.

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June 26, 2024

866: Why Are Public Schools Getting More Money But Worse Results?

Explore why increased education funding isn't improving student outcomes, challenging listeners to reconsider how we structure and fund our schools to truly benefit teachers and students. Copy Retr

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June 28, 2024

867: Biden's Debate DISASTER | Will Bad Debate Cost Democrats the Ele…

The recent Trump-Biden debate exposed Biden's apparent cognitive decline and reinvigorated Trump's campaign, potentially reshaping the entire 2024 election landscape and throwing the Democratic Party into chaos.

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July 3, 2024

869: Border Crisis Explained | What Libertarians Get Wrong

Libertarians must confront the real-world complexities of the border crisis, abandoning mockery for empathy and offering practical solutions that balance principles with reality, or risk irrelevance in crucial policy debates.

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July 9, 2024

871: The Brain Science Behind Great Storytelling EXPLAINED

Expert storyteller Andrea Sampson reveals how to use emotional language, sensory details, and a five-step framework to craft compelling narratives that make complex ideas stick, build trust, and inspire positive change in business, media, and everyday life.

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July 12, 2024

873: Why Do People Trust Experts Without Thinking?

Brian explores the unsettling shift he's observed in many of his friends who have gone from questioning authority to blindly following government mandates and expert narratives, urging listeners to maintain critical thinking and value individual liberty in an increasingly compliant …

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July 26, 2024

879: How Politics is Changing for Young People | Week in Review

Millennials are reshaping American politics as they face unique economic challenges and demand fresh voices in leadership, while also grappling with unexpected issues like drug-affected marine life, highlighting the urgent need for younger generations to get involved and make their …

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Aug. 12, 2024

886: Is Your Money Safe? | 3 Money Moves to Make Before the Economy C…

Financial expert Joe Lombardi warns of economic disaster under a potential Harris presidency and reveals unconventional strategies to protect your wealth, regardless of who wins the 2025 election.

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Aug. 14, 2024

887: What Makes Things Cost What They Do? | EXPLAINED

Using a banana farmer's dilemma as a relatable example, this episode unravels the complex interplay of supply, demand, and pricing in a free market economy, revealing how these forces shape every business decision and consumer purchase in our daily lives.

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Aug. 20, 2024

889: Brain Glue | How to Make Ideas STICK

Glue your ideas to their brains: the sticky science of unforgettable communication.

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Sept. 2, 2024

895: Why Africa Needs Fossil Fuels to Fight Poverty | Climate Activis…

A Kenyan farmer challenges Western climate policies, arguing that fossil fuels are essential for Africa's development and poverty reduction, not a threat to be eliminated.

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Sept. 7, 2024

897: Why Pennsylvania Decides the 2024 Election | Week in Review

@BNicholsLiberty and @HeyRemso challenge conventional political wisdom, exposing the dire consequences of unchecked immigration, the critical role of Pennsylvania in the 2024 election, and the potential fallout of third-party voting, ultimately questioning whether America is on the brink of losing …

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Sept. 18, 2024

901: How to Save Money on Healthcare | SECRETS Hospitals Hide

@PeterGillooly from @twc_health shows how our healthcare system's perverse incentives are costing you money and potentially your health, and teaches how taking control through early intervention and medical autonomy could be your lifesaver in a world where hospitals and insurance …

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Sept. 20, 2024

902: How to Talk Politics Without Sounding Like a Nerd

Libertarians must shift from selling features to solving problems, ditching the "autistic approach" for emotional connections, to effectively communicate their ideas and win hearts and minds.

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Oct. 5, 2024

908: How to Make Money in Countries You've Never Heard Of | Expat Mon…

Rethink your approach to wealth and freedom by exploring unconventional strategies like offshore investing and international diversification, as traditional political activism and US-centric investing may no longer be enough to secure your financial future in an increasingly uncertain global economy.

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Oct. 18, 2024

913: Alcoholism Recovery & Dealing with PTSD | New Approaches for Vet…

A Marine veteran's raw journey from trauma to transformation reveals how questioning everything, embracing vulnerability, and exploring unconventional healing methods can lead to profound personal growth and self-discovery.

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Oct. 25, 2024

915: Why Government Wants to Control Social Media | THE HIDDEN TRUTH

As governments worldwide move to ban social media platforms and criminalize online speech - from Brazil's complete ban of X to UK police monitoring citizens' posts - this episode reveals how quickly digital freedom can vanish overnight and why America …

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Oct. 26, 2024

916: Why Libertarians Are Switching to Trump in 2024 | Week in Review

Popular libertarian voice Dave Smith's endorsement of Trump signals a larger shift in the liberty movement, as key figures like Rand Paul, Ron Paul, and Thomas Massie coalesce around Trump's campaign - highlighting how pragmatic libertarians are choosing strategic influence …

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Nov. 3, 2024

918: Ron Paul and Elon Musk Team Up With Trump? | Week in Review

In a shocking pre-election bombshell, as Ron Paul and Elon Musk join forces in a potential Trump administration, New York state's killing of a beloved Instagram-famous squirrel becomes a rallying cry against government overreach, revealing how bureaucrats will dispatch more …

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Nov. 21, 2024

923: How COVID Changed American Politics Forever | The Real Story Beh…

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government overreach shattered public trust in institutions, leading to a massive political realignment as Americans across the spectrum rejected establishment narratives and embraced new coalitions focused on personal freedom and government accountability.

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Dec. 5, 2024

926: Dear Santa: All I Want for Christmas is Freedom

Host Brian Nichols crafts a heartfelt Christmas list to "Liberty Santa," asking for practical freedom-oriented gifts like fiscal responsibility, school choice, and honest journalism while teaching listeners how to effectively communicate liberty principles during the holiday season.

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Dec. 7, 2024

927: Bitcoin Hits $100,000 | What This Means For Your Money in 2024

Bitcoin's historic rise to $100,000 represents more than just a price milestone - it signals a growing movement toward financial independence as people seek alternatives to government-controlled money in an era of inflation and increasing centralized control.

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Dec. 19, 2024

930: How to Heal Your Body NATURALLY (Step-by-Step Guide)

A former Wall Street insider exposes the truth about our broken health system while sharing how natural solutions and proper supplementation can transform your health, challenging everything we've been told about "genetic" health problems.

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Dec. 24, 2024

932: Weight Loss SECRETS (Without Surgery or Pills!)

A former college football player shares his remarkable journey from 470 pounds to vibrant health through the power of walking, intermittent fasting, and proper supplementation, proving that sustainable weight loss starts with simply taking the first step.

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Dec. 27, 2024

933: What They SHOULD Have Taught You in School (But Didn't)

Our education system prioritizes theoretical knowledge over essential life skills, creating generations of graduates who can solve complex equations but struggle with basic adult responsibilities.

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Jan. 20, 2025

937: How to HEAL Your Body (Without Prescription Drugs!)

A groundbreaking conversation revealing how a Colombia-based healing center is combining cutting-edge natural treatments with ancient wisdom to help patients heal from serious illnesses while exposing the corruption in American healthcare.

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