Been Awake with L.B.

Welcome to the show, make sure you're following on X and here on Substack. I'm going to return to using X spaces when I record so if there's something on your mind about politics, philosophy, or really whatever we can have a real time convo (and you can appear on the show!) In this episode we dive into some headline news, the department of education is announcing layoffs, Tucker Carlson sat down with Chris Cuomo, and Ukraine has said they're willing to agree to a ceasefire with Russia. I sometimes worry I sound like too much of a Trump fan boy these days, but the fact is I have been enjoying much of the policy decisions and moves his second term is bringing. I mean what former libertarian turned who knows what wouldn't enjoy hearing that the Department of Education is so worried about being shut down they're preemptively performing layoffs?There's a big “will they won't they” when it comes to the war in Ukraine, but after recent defeats Zelensky is saying he's willing to agree to a cease fire if Putin will… Great timing as always on his part. Cuomo and Tucker make for interesting conversations. Part of me laments that these kinds of conversations are not the norm but it's interesting to watch these two insiders turned outsiders cross rhetorical swords. One thing that stands out to me is how Cuomo still wants to defend the institutions and sees those of us challenging them as a threat. It links to something I've noticed about this New American Right - we're far more concerned with pragmatic solutions to complicated problems because idealism got us into the mess we have today.All this and a little bit more can be found in this episode. So give it a watch / listen and let me know what you think on X @TheLBMuniz. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we will recap the beginning of trumps term including his executive actions, tariffs, proposed legislation, key political appointees and his recent speech before congress, which honestly was one of his best. We'll also spend some time talking about the two paths for conservatives and American right contrasting the differences between the “con inc” approach and the “new right” which is gaining traction. If you've never listened before make sure you subscribe at beenawake.com to get the latest in better sensemaking delivered right to your email inbox and follow me on social media @thelbmuniz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we're going to spend some time talking about what should bring one fulfillment in the professional world. There was a LinkedIn post that recently went viral where a woman was wondering how it was possible that her husband hadn't worked hard all year acquiring certificates and other accolades for her job. I have some thoughts, but what do you think? Let me know in the comments or via X @TheLBMuniz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! In this episode LB takes a look at a recent tweet from Neil deGrasse Tyson. While Tyson is an astrophysicist and TV personality, he enjoys using his platform to try and poke the eye of religious people and religious sensibility. The recent Super Bowl gave him the perfect launching off point for him to showcase his childish view of religion - the winners thanking God. Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe wherever you're watching. You can find LB on your favorite social platform @TheLBMuniz and get the latest broadcasts and articles delivered to you email inbox at BeenAwake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Show, in this episode I'm asking you to step into the classroom of LB, and we're going to draw out some schemas I worked up to describe a problem I see with social media, especially as it relates to people who are “smarter.” This has been something I've mulled over for a bit, and frankly this new annoying term “woke right” has brought it back to the top of my mind. Before I finish my two part series of James Lindsay vs St Michael the archangel (tentatively entitled James Lindsay vs the right) I just wanted us to spend a little time talking about this problem I see in social media interactions, which then leads me to explaining the problem with disaffected Liberals on the right and Liberalism writ large as I've come to see it. I hope you enjoy it, if you could share this with someone who would enjoy it that would make me almost as happy as having you hit that like button and subscribing at beenawake.comWatch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLEYOUTUBESUBSTACKSPOTIFYAPPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACKPATREONLOCALSOther Social PlatformsXInstagramFacebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we do a brief survey of President Biden's first pardon of his lame duck presidency - his own son. Join me as we analyze the watchers and the people being watched through our veil of ignorance on the outside of politics looking in. We'll take a look at the idea this ”lowers” the status of the presidential pardon and also what world your average reporter lives in. You can't understand this story without remembering some important news stories from the past decade so lest we forget, I'll remind us all why this pardon closes a chapter on another annal of government collusion, corruption, and what it means for Trump.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLEYOUTUBESUBSTACKSPOTIFYAPPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACKPATREONLOCALSOther Social PlatformsXInstagramFacebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

The New York Post put out and then stealth edited an editorial talking about how red pill men are a problem when it comes to dating. What kind of dangerous trends were discovered? Well according to 6 women on Reddit, there were 3-4 major red flags. Let's talk about this article and show how blue pilled types confuse subjectivity with reality. Don't forget, content comes in waves so make sure you're subscribed here at beenawake.com and follow me everywhere by searching “Been Awake with LB” or finding me @thelbmuniz Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLEYOUTUBESUBSTACKSPOTIFYAPPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACKPATREONLOCALSOther Social PlatformsXInstagramFacebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

In this thought-provoking episode, LB Muniz delves deep into the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, questioning the competence of the Secret Service and the media's response to the incident. With a sober and insightful perspective, LB analyzes the larger implications of the event, from the state of American democracy to the public perception of Trump himself. Then LB traces the timeline over the last month lest we forget what happened in such a short span of time. Don't miss this captivating episode that challenges conventional narratives and encourages listeners to think critically about the world around them.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLEYOUTUBESUBSTACKSPOTIFYAPPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACKPATREONLOCALSOther Social PlatformsXInstagramFacebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

In the latest episode of "Been Awake with LB," host LB discusses the first presidential debate and the concerning signs of President Biden's mental decline. LB argues that Biden's inability to articulate coherent thoughts and engage in dynamic debate is a clear indication that he is too old and unfit to lead the country.LB criticizes the liberal left media for their attempts to shield Biden from scrutiny and emphasizes the need to face the reality of his mental state. He also discusses the potential reasons behind Biden's ability to perform during speeches and debates, including the use of teleprompters, performance-enhancing drugs, and the possibility of external assistance.The episode also delves into the role of the president as a figurehead and questions who is truly in charge of the government. LB highlights the influence of intelligence agencies, bureaucracy, and the lack of meaningful change despite the president's role.LB concludes the episode by urging listeners to critically examine the president's mental state and the implications for the democratic process. He encourages staying informed and questioning the media's role in shaping public perception.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, host LB Muniz discusses a range of topics, including the release of Julian Assange, a new bill in Louisiana requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, and a controversial post by Pearl Davis regarding male attraction dynamics.LB opens by expressing relief over Julian Assange's release from prison after a lengthy legal battle with the US government, highlighting Assange's role in challenging government secrecy and the implications of his case for freedom of the press and government transparency.The conversation then shifts to the new Louisiana bill, which mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. LB examines the legal and cultural implications of this bill, particularly the debate over the separation of church and state and the role of religious symbols in public spaces. He critiques the knee-jerk reactions against the bill and argues for a more nuanced understanding of the Western tradition's roots in Christian values.LB also discusses a controversial post by Pearl Davis, a popular figure in the "red pill" movement, which posits that men are more attracted to new partners than to their current, more attractive wives. LB critiques Davis's oversimplification of male attraction and highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of human relationships, the role of desire versus attraction, and the societal consequences of such views.Throughout the episode, LB emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and critical thinking in navigating modern societal issues and challenges listeners to engage with these topics thoughtfully and critically.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

"Humans are hierarchical...It's within our nature to fall into a hierarchy." "By the same token, we are also egalitarian...It's something that helps form bonds and relationships that has given all of us meaning beyond simply existing as a creature that needs to eat, sleep, and relieve itself of waste."L.B. Muñiz Welcome to the show, In this episode of "Been Awake with LB," we delve into the concepts of hierarchy and equality, examining their origins, implications, and the inherent tension between them in human societies. LB discusses the historical roots of the term "doctor of philosophy," the pursuit of wisdom, and the role of expertise in today's world. The conversation then shifts to a personal anecdote about a philosophy club meeting, highlighting the importance of reframing questions to foster deeper understanding.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! This was supposed to be episode 100, but hey things happen. Join Me in discussing some more abstract philosophical ideas like whether one can think for oneself and what exactly is the cult of American democracy, and why those words matter.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLEYOUTUBESUBSTACKSPOTIFYAPPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACKPATREONLOCALSOther Social PlatformsXInstagramFacebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! I go live every tuesday and wednesday to talk about the news and important cultural and philosophical concepts missing from the discourse. Go follow me on X @thelbmuniz to join one of the spaces live and add your voice! In this episode I have a monologue or prepared piece about something that has been rattling in my mind for awhile now. It has to do with how we on the right should be orienting ourselves. I think too many have become comfortable being cast out to the edges of acceptable discourse, and unless we march to the center we will never take the appropriate place as guarantors of order. Listen to learn more and please let me know your thoughts in the comments or by reaching out directly. This is something I want feed back on.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! We go live in X Spaces Tuesday and Wednesday Nights to talk about politics, news, philosophy, mindset, and whatever else is on your mind (or mine.) Join me on X @TheLBMuniz or at BeenAwake.com and subscribe with your email. In this episode we talk about the recent Trump conviction in New York, the facts, the subtext, and the history that brought us here. We also get into an intellectual journey that I think is becoming more common - from not caring for Trump to realizing he's the only person worth voting for in 2024. (not an endorsement though) Join LB and help the world make more sense! Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! This episode streamed live originally in x spaces. Stop by every tuesday and wednesday around 9pm to join in and offer your thoughts. In this episode I discussed an article that came across my desk recently that calls out the "new right" or different elements of conservative thought found online as being... well very vulgar, and not worthy of good Christian. I think there's more to the question, and in fact there is a place for us unafraid of fighting back against leftism and the inverted evils we see across society. We don't have to passively allow ourselves to go extinct. Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! This episode was recorded live in X Spaces. I'll go live every Tuesday and Wednesday night to discuss important cultural topics and news of the day so make sure you join on the fun there!In this episode I talk a little bit about the LNC that would be the “libertarian national committee” a lot of otherwise decent people have spent the last 4 years trying to rehab the LP to be a viable 3rd party alternative and the result? A candidate that doesn't support physically mutilating children, just chemically altering them in the name of affirming care, Yikes. There's more to the story including why 3rd party politics and especially LP politics fails so I discuss that and am joined live by Jason from 2bit Podcast in X Spaces. Then we pivot and I discuss “sad women” the algorithm kept showing me videos of sad women, either sad because they couldn't find the mate they wanted, sad because they didn't understand what a relationship was about, or sad because they were… well… psycho. We discuss how we've all gotten better at pattern recognition and how we can spot the psychos without knowing all the “facts.” Turns out you can judge a book by its cover. Watch And listen on your favorite platformSearch “Been Awake with LB” to find the showRUMBLE|YOUTUBE|SUBSTACK|SPOTIFY|APPLE|XContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK|PATREON|LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X|Instagram|Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

In this gripping episode of "Been Awake with LB," LB Muniz dives into the controversial $1 billion aid package recently passed for Israel, shedding light on the elements withheld from a previous aid package and the implications for the region. As if that weren't enough, LB also discusses the latest subvariants of COVID-19, now known as FLiRT, and their potential impact on global health.Join LB as he dissects the intricacies of international aid and pandemic response, offering a unique perspective on these pressing issues. Get the inside scoop on the latest developments and stay informed with LB's sharp analysis and engaging commentary.Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation – follow @thelbmuniz on X and Instagram for more insights, and search for "Been Awake with LB" in your favorite podcast or video player to tune in to this must-listen episode.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode I want you to walk with me as we talk about a category of people I'm calling the disaffected liberal or “disaffected lib.” Over the course of our conversation, we'll look at a few popular commentators like Bill Maher, Colin Wright, and Adam Crigler that I think embody this archetype and discover the common thread that links them together. We also explore the latest boogey man dejure Christian Nationalism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we go over a recent piece I wrote at beenawake.com that discusses why the type of content I produce here at the mission of better sense making matters. It would be easy to reach for the lowest hanging fruit to chase likes and follows, but that wouldn't be giving you what I think every well-intentioned person deserves. Namely, a better understanding of the world around them. Join me in this episode and if you like what I have to say, a follow or like goes a long way to keeping the content train chugging along. Find the show everywhere by searching “Been Awake with LB” and find me on all social media @thelbmuniz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we go over a recent piece I wrote here at BeenAwake.com about a Super Bowl ad from the “He gets us” campaign that caught my attention. We talk about the people behind the movement, the purpose of advertising, why their message is misguided at best and heretical at worst. Most importantly we make sense of why it matters that Jesus is Lord. Whether you're a Christian or not this is an episode you don't want to miss!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe on whatever platform you're listening to. The best place to go is BeenAwake.com to make sure we never lose touch. The show is available on Substack, X, Rumble ,Youtube, and every RSS feed including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we'll break down my recent piece about peoples lost faith in the NFL and professional sports. There are now more people who “notice” things and so a lot of those people go looking around to “notice” what will happen during a major sporting event. Despite what you may believe sometimes things can be explained without a conspiracy. That's the line we'll attempt to walk in this episode. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe on whatever platform you're listening to. The best place to go is BeenAwake.com to make sure we never lose touch. The show is available on Substack, X, Rumble ,Youtube, and every RSS feed including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we're going over a piece I wrote back in January about that strange nutcracker video released by the White House and Jill Biden before Christmas. While it may seem like a story worth ignoring or forgetting about it's an important reminder about what the presidency represents, and why governments choose so often to commission ugly art projects. Join me and lets explore together shall we? If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe on whatever platform you're listening to. The best place to go is BeenAwake.com to make sure we never lose touch. The show is available on Substack, X, Rumble ,Youtube, and every RSS feed including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we analyze the instability at the US-Mexico border and ask ourselves the question - is this immigration or an invasion? Perhaps it is something else entirely! Poor political binaries often cloud the understanding of complex issues, and that's precisely why I want to have this conversation with you. The rest of the episode is spent talking about Newsome in San Francisco openly admitting they only cleaned the city for VIP world leaders, leaving his own citizens to suffer. We also examine a viral tik tok about “dating in your thirties”Don't forget! This segment was part of a 1 hour 45 minute livestream. Make sure you're subscribed here on Substack, on X, and Instagram (@TheLBMuniz) to find out when the next one will be happening and join the chat! There are 6 segments for this episode which will be released free for your viewing pleasure - so make sure you're subscribed! If you want the entire livestream plus access to the entire archive of BeenAwake.com join the ELITE for the price of a dinner.You can also watch this video on Rumble and Youtube search “Been Awake with LB” to find the show everywhere! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we analyze some highlights from a recent GOP debate. You should understand at this point none of the people on the stage are playing for first place. Removing the stakes of actually winning the primary highlights the theater that is a part of our national elections, and the folly of thinking of these as substantive “debates”Don't forget! This segment was part of a 1 hour 45 minute livestream. Make sure you're subscribed here on Substack, on X, and Instagram (@TheLBMuniz) to find out when the next one will be happening and join the chat! There are 6 segments for this episode which will be released free for your viewing pleasure - so make sure you're subscribed! If you want the entire livestream plus access to the entire archive of BeenAwake.com join the ELITE for the price of a dinner.You can also watch this video on Rumble and Youtube search “Been Awake with LB” to find the show everywhere! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we talk about Javier Milei's recent victory in Argentinian elections despite being an avowed libertarian and promising to reduce the state. We also examine recent instability in Spain and Ireland and tie these changes to the changes we see here in the USA. Don't forget! This segment was part of a 1 hour 45 minute livestream. Make sure you're subscribed here on Substack, on X, and Instagram (@TheLBMuniz) to find out when the next one will be happening and join the chat! There are 6 segments for this episode which will be released free for your viewing pleasure - so make sure you're subscribed! If you want the entire livestream plus access to the entire archive of BeenAwake.com join the ELITE for the price of a dinner.You can also watch this video on Rumble and Youtube search “Been Awake with LB” to find the show everywhere! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode review the Deadspin hit piece on a 9 year old boy at a Kansas City Chiefs game. We use this story to explore the problem with narrative journalism we all experience and their horrible effect on the population. We also discuss Elon Musk telling Disney and other advertisers to “go f*ck themselves” for threatening to pull advertising dollars from the X platform.Don't forget! This segment was part of a 1 hour 45 minute livestream. Make sure you're subscribed here on Substack, on X, and Instagram (@TheLBMuniz) to find out when the next one will be happening and join the chat! There are 6 segments for this episode which will be released free for your viewing pleasure - so make sure you're subscribed! If you want the entire livestream plus access to the entire archive of BeenAwake.com join the ELITE for the price of a dinner.You can also watch this video on Rumble and Youtube search “Been Awake with LB” to find the show everywhere! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this segment we explore the changing landscape of the Israel/Palestine conflict. We also go over an original article I wrote at BeenAwake.com entitled “Dear Patriot, you're supposed to be demoralized.” I discuss the difficulty in trying to remain detached from current events and keep America First, especially when everyone wants you to be on their side. Don't forget! This segment was part of a 1 hour 45 minute livestream. Make sure you're subscribed here on Substack, on X, and Instagram (@TheLBMuniz) to find out when the next one will be happening and join the chat! There are 6 segments for this episode which will be released free for your viewing pleasure - so make sure you're subscribed! If you want the entire livestream plus access to the entire archive of BeenAwake.com join the ELITE for the price of a dinner.You can also watch this video on Rumble and Youtube search “Been Awake with LB” to find the show everywhere! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we do a brief retrospective about the changing politics in the United States and the echoes we're seeing across the world. There is a desperate need in our day to shed ideologies whose roots are built in sand and return to strong foundations. That is our journey in the mission of better sense making, so thanks for joining on this crazy ride.Don't forget! This segment was part of a 1 hour 45 minute livestream. Make sure you're subscribed here on Substack, on X, and Instagram (@TheLBMuniz) to find out when the next one will be happening and join the chat! There are 6 segments for this episode which will be released free for your viewing pleasure - so make sure you're subscribed! If you want the entire livestream plus access to the entire archive of BeenAwake.com join the ELITE for the price of a dinner.You can also watch this video on Rumble, Youtube, and X search “Been Awake with LB” to find the show everywhere! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit beenawake.substack.comWelcome to the show, in this full 1 hour 46 minute livestream for premium subscribers we take another peek behind the machinations of the media cycle and stories that cause us all to feel a little demoralized from time to time. Want immediate access to the full livestream? become a member of the Been Awake Elite NOW otherwise subscribe and segments will be released for you weekly for free. For the price of a dinner you can join the mission of better sensemaking and help keep the lights on at BeenAwake.comIn fact? that's where we start with my recent piece “Dear Patriot, you're supposed to be demoralized” We then check in with the conflict in the Holy Land, which brings up an interesting question for our post modern democracy - who precisely gets to have an identity? and who doesn't? It bears meditation considering how many of these conflicts we see bubbling up around the world and in our backyard have to deal with this subject.

Welcome to the show, this episodes marks the last installment of our livestream from October 24, 2023. In this episode we touch on a bunch of stories starting with a dust up on twitter between Dave Smith and Austin Peterson. We also talk about Matt Gaetz ousting Kevin McCarthy, making hotels more friendly to the fat, and other great stories. If you want to immediately unlock the 2 hour livestream join the Been Awake ELITE by becoming a premium subscriber ($50 for your first year!)Been ARUMBLE VIDEOYOUTUBE VIDEOwake is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we go back in time to read an article from 2009 the last time there was conflict between Israel and Palestine to read an article that talks about how the Israeli government helped support Hamas and certainly didn't try to stop their spread. It's worth listening to if for no other reason than unless you're an anti-war zealot you've likely never heard this narrative. After the foundation we built in the previous episodes I think you're ready to take the next steps in better sensemaking on this most complicated of issues.RUMBLE VIDEOYOUTUBE VIDEOBeen Awake is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this installment of us looking at the breakout of war in the middle east (again) we watch media reactions to the breakout of war and the commentary surrounding it. In particular we'll watch people like Ben Shapiro and Joe Biden. One of whom was particularly emotional despite believing that “facts don't care about your feelings.” We use the knowledge we built upon in episodes 87.1 87.2 & 87.3 to see why we should take these people seriously when they cry for more bloodshed. YOUTUBE VIDEORUMBLE VIDEO This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we continue our discussion of the war in the middle east. Now that we've thought about how we come to know things today, and now that we've laid down the basics of our story as it began we're going to examine the metaphysical justifications for the political doctrines at each other's throats for longer than most of us have been alive. We will explore with full sobriety the political ramifications of islamism and zionism using the “unbiased” Wikipedia as our guide. This is the kind of episode you don't want to miss - make sure you've listened to episodes 87.1 & 87.2 for the full picture! If you want immediate access to the two hour livestream become a member of the Been Awake Elite by buying a yearly membership!YOUTUBERUMBLEThe best way to support the mission is by being subscribed with your email address - the second is to share the show with your friend! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we continue our high-level conversation about the conflict between Palestine and Israel by going back in time and starting the clock after the end of World War Two, for whatever else may have been happening at the time - there was a question, what should be done with the Jewish people? The subsequent events leads to Zionists declaring the independence of the state of Israel. We'll read that document and analyze some connections that will be made more clear in episode 87.3 - so make sure you're subscribed! If you want immediate access to the two hour livestream become a member of the Been Awake Elite by buying a yearly membership!https://rumble.com/v3tzrmy-post-wwii-and-israels-independence-been-awake-with-lb-87.2.htmlThe BEST way to support the mission of better sensemaking is by subscribing with your email. The next best way to support is by sharing with your friend! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, this episodes kicks off our live stream from October 24, 2023. Here we will begin the delicate operation that is talking about the conflict that has broken out between the Israeli government and Hamas in Palestine. To start we'll explore a phenomena I'm dubbing “pre-knowledge” whereby your understanding develops not from a linear approach, but from an emergent coalescing patchwork of ideas. With this baseline we will then explore the how the two sides in the cult of American Democracy are able to support the system rather than tear it apart. What these sides are I think unlocks the fervor we feel from all sides in this complicated issue. Make sure you're subscribed for the next episode where we put this story into the historical context of a post world war 2 order. If you want immediate access to the two hour livestream become a member of the Been Awake Elite by buying a yearly membership!The best way you can support the mission of better sensemaking is by being subscribed with your email, the second is sharing with a friend! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we finish episode 86 by discussing the recent changes made to the senate dress code. Is it the signal of the end? Or even something we should worry about? Listen to find out. Then I do a rapid fire of short content that hit me in the “dumb” category. Make sure you're subscribed today to find out when the next livestream is scheduled. To gain immediate access to the 2 hour livestream you can buy me dinner and join The Been Awake ELITE which will also give you access to the entire library of better sensemaking LB has produced over the last 3 years. Otherwise make sure you're subscribed as the regular podcast feed will have the segments reproduced in consumable format. Subscribe today!WATCH ON RUMBLEWATCH ON YOUTUBE

Welcome to the show, in this episode we're going to talk about the recent video released showing Representative Lauren Boebert on a date getting a little…. frisky in a crowded theater. We then dive into a more serious discussion about the White House Press Secretary saying in no uncertain terms that a moral imperative for the modern military is to ensure their dependents have the capability to receive an abortion. I'm not kidding. We then examine Trump's recent comments on abortion while on Meet The Press.To gain immediate access to the 2 hour livestream you can buy me dinner and join The Been Awake ELITE which will also give you access to the entire library of better sensemaking LB has produced over the last 3 years. Otherwise make sure you're subscribed as the regular podcast feed will have the segments reproduced in consumable format. Subscribe today!Watch on RUMBLEWatch on YOUTUBE

Welcome to the show, in this episode we go over a recent dust up between Matt Walsh and Pearl Davis. Matt Walsh is a writer and podcaster for The Daily Wire, Pearl Davis is an up and coming content creator who fashions herself a dispenser of red pills. These aren't the same kind of red pills we talk about here - this is a new wave of supposedly enlightened positions telling young men not to get married because some day they might get divorced. In the episode I spend time discussing some of the problematic incentives that exist for full time “creators” and the problems with elements of the so-called manosphere and red pill community.To gain immediate access to the 2 hour livestream you can buy me dinner and join The Been Awake ELITE which will also give you access to the entire library of better sensemaking LB has produced over the last 3 years. Otherwise make sure you're subscribed as the regular podcast feed will have the segments reproduced in consumable format. Subscribe today!Watch on RUMBLEWatch on YOUTUBE

Welcome to the show, in this episode we break down Gavin Newsom's recent comments made at the UN regarding climate change. In the video he attempts to make the “climate crisis simple” by blaming one thing - fossil fuels. If you weren't aware, the only reason we have the level of wealth and complexity in our society is thanks to those evil fossil fuels. So people who want to stop fossil fuels want to kill your grandmother. Fight fire with fire as they say.This episode is a portion of a longer livestream streamed live for free to everyone!To gain immediate access to the 2 hour livestream you can buy me dinner and join The Been Awake ELITE which will also give you access to the entire library of better sensemaking LB has produced over the last 3 years. Otherwise make sure you're subscribed as the regular podcast feed will have the segments reproduced in consumable format. Subscribe today!Been Awake is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Watch on RumbleWatch on Youtube

Welcome to the show! In this FREE episode L.B. recounts a recent experience driving (or sitting) in the chaotic traffic that has now become a regular feature in Chicago around Mexican Independence Day. He contrasts his story with one told and published by the Chicago Tribune by a local activist who bemoaned being “profiled” by the police who were forced to close roads. LB also discusses the new show format and looks back on the last 3 years of the Been Awake Project.This episode is a portion of a longer livestream streamed live for free to everyone!To gain immediate access to the 2 hour livestream you can buy me dinner and join The Been Awake ELITE which will also give you access to the entire library of better sensemaking LB has produced over the last 3 years. Otherwise make sure you're subscribed as the regular podcast feed will have the segments reproduced in 30-50 minute segments!Watch on RumbleWatch on YouTubeWatch on Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

The mission of better sensemaking continues! I remember growing up, people would talk about politics in terms of a pendulum swinging. A pendulum is a weight hung from a fixed point so it can swing freely backward and forward. For most of the 21st century and arguably the late 20th century, this symbolic pendulum manifested in supreme court decisions has swung “left.” Only recently has the court become more “conservative” and so we watch as the pendulum swings “right.” What does this mean for our polity? How does this show us what comes next in politics? These are the types of questions we explore in episode 85 (even though the video slides will show 84.) We also cover Twitter's recent decision to limit the amount of tweets for its users, Meta launching a micro-blog app, updates from the Ukrainian conflict, and the sad state of modern dating. Don't forget! The best and quickest way to access the latest piece of better sensemaking is to go to beenawake.com and subscribe with your email, and do me a favor - share this show with a friend you think will enjoy the content, and an escape from the woke. Follow me everywhere @TheLBMuniz.WATCH ON RUMBLEWATCH ON YOUTUBEIf you enjoyed the episode, drop me a like or 5 star review on itunes. Don't forget to subscribe to the substack at beenawake.com and follow me on all social media @TheLBMuniz. If you'd like to support me in producing more original content, buy me dinner by becoming a premium subscriber. You can also support mission on Patreon or Locals This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

A loyal listener wanted me to take it to the woke, so that's what we'll do in episode 84. We're over halfway through yet another pride month, and I'm reminded of the cliché about how a bankruptcy happens - slowly and then all at once. While for many people the idea of queerness seems brand new, the ideas have been incubating for some time. Unfortunately the life these ideas bring is quite ugly and misshapen but nonetheless it exists. Together we'll watch some videos that demonstrate this new inverted morality and pick apart not only their arguments but why they make them in the first place. Don't forget! The best and quickest way to access the latest piece of better sensemaking is to go to beenawake.com and subscribe with your email, and do me a favor - share this show with a friend you think will enjoy the content, and an escape from the woke. Follow me everywhere @TheLBMuniz. WATCH ON RUMBLEWATCH ON YOUTUBEIf you enjoyed the episode, drop me a like or 5 star review on itunes. Don't forget to subscribe to the substack at beenawake.com and follow me on all social media @TheLBMuniz. If you'd like to support me in producing more original content, buy me dinner by becoming a premium subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we dive into the recent “revelations” by the Washington Post confirming what so many of us already knew - the United States had direct knowledge of the Nordstream attack last year months before it occurred. While reading the piece we will analyze the form these kinds of stories take. After all - in order to maintain credibility press outlets do eventually need to report on the facts. The key word being “eventually” this is another great example of “narrative discipline” in action. They allow for the facts of something to be incorporated to the news cycle, and create enough plausible deniability to justify the original false propaganda. After that we change gears and read my latest original mindset piece about being stuck in a rut. Video Version If you enjoyed the episode, drop me a like or 5 star review on itunes. Don't forget to subscribe to the substack at beenawake.com and follow me on all social media @TheLBMuniz. If you'd like to support me in producing more original content, buy me dinner by becoming a premium subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

This is going to be a little different format for an episode. I've been putting together shorter video segments and releasing them exclusively on substack. This episode will have those videos after we go over a recent piece I wrote at BeenAwake.com that discusses a proposed "blogger registry" in Florida. If you're a premium subscriber you can access the transcripts!To find L.B. On your favorite social platforms visit BeenAwake.comNotes:Article: Not Shocking: DeSantis won't support blogger registryVideo: Spy Balloon: 1 Joe Biden: 0Video: Why Matt Walsh is right about Dylan Mulvaney [premium]Video: Analysis: El Salvador opens a mega-prisonGlenn Beck Interviews Ron DeSantisWatch on RumbleWatch on Youtube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we discuss the implications of the war in Ukraine for the future of geopolitics by looking at recent speeches given by President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin. I put together a super cut of each should you be interested in watching those by your self, premium subscribers will have access to them by the end of the week.Both Presidents claimed their war was not with the people of either country, but if Democracy is truly at stake, or the Russian way of life is truly in peril - why not escalate further? I think we all knew this conflict wouldn't end quickly - now we know the Biden Administration will choose to extend it through his Presidency. Who breaks first is anybody's guess - after all it's out of our control.Transcript: Biden's speechTranscript: Putin's speechVideo: Biden's full speechVideo: Putin's full speechRUMBLE VIDEOYOUTUBE VIDEO This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 80, we explore two stories from the recent news cycle. The Killing of Tyre Nichols, and the dust up between The Daily Wire and Steven Crowder. One is a story of tragedy creating new narratives where blacks can be racist against blacks because of white supremacy. The other is a story of the tension between business and belief. What connects them? Tune in to find out!Articles:Why black cops are now racistFor the sake of “The Movement” Video Version:WATCH ON RUMBLEWATCH ON YOUTUBE This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

It's 2023 and WE'RE BACK. In this episode we have some fun at the expense of neuroscientist and fellow Philosopher/sensemaker Sam Harris. He recently had a clip go viral where he (again) makes a comparison with dead children to prove the point he wanted to make about covid and Donald Trump - particularly one that didn't actually happen. Like at all… (don't forget to check back here for links to the video)Thanks to everyone who has remained subscribed and especially to the people willing to part with some of their hard-earned dollars to show your support. It's because of you this project will never die. 2023 is going to be a fantastic year, so please subscribe and share the show with someone you know loves thoughtful, original commentary.Also! I've redesigned beenawake.com let me know what you think? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

For this episode there are no notes. I'm going to going to watch Joe Biden's recent prime time address "on the Continued Battle for the Soul of the Nation" for the first time and give my honest unfiltered live reaction.By now you've seen the memes, I know I have. Memes are great for an impression, but this show is about diving deeper. Together we'll walk through the speech and contend with the imagery and speculate as to its place in history.In other words? Some good old fashioned better sensemaking. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Get a college level buzz for a street performance price, become a premium subscriberWelcome back to your new favorite weekly news show that doesn’t always talk about the news. Here’s our first story - WHY DO THEY HATE LANA DEL RAY'S NEW BEAU?Squishy puff pieces about celebrities can tell us more about the subtleties of human nature, media manipulation, and cultural trends than one might imagine. While a story like this could be considered “trashy” there were a few things about it that stuck out to me. Chief among them that this dealt with the Midwestern aesthetic, and how they spin the story to fit closely along the modern left-wing cultural signalsLana Del Rey’s Perfectly Ambiguous New Boyfriend Is Extremely On-BrandMEL magazine is original source Second story - JOE BIDEN STOPS INFLATION!We’ll shift gears for our second story, analyzing recent developments in the biden administration and how none of it will help with the inflationary times we live in, no matter what they name the bill. We’ll also spend a little time looking at two videos released by the biden administration recently that show the disparity in The President’s performative prowessfive times august tweet and videoOriginal speech  on gas prices july 26 Original speech cop insurrection july 26Vox  How Democrats plan to overhaul taxes, climate spending, and health care before the midtermsThird story - REPUBLICANCS CHEER FOR THE RECESSIONDepending on who you ask, we’re in a recession. I want to spend a little time talking about the political ramifications of inflationary times and prognosticate on the future health of our economy and polity.cnn So are we in a recession, or not?Fourth Story - THE INFITITE GENDER SPECTRUM, NOW FOR KIDS!If you think the economic outlook is bleak, wait until we cover Christopher Rufo’s latest scoop. The scale of left-wing indoctrination in schooling has reached a new high. The most radical political left-wingers today are those who accept things like queerness, D.E.I policy, and broader progressive doctrine that is indistinguishable from a dogmatic religion in practice. It is at the center of why I feel political recalibration is so necessaryChris Rufo Tweet threadIn Portland, the Sexual Revolution Starts in KindergartenFifth and last Story - HOW DO WE STOP THE MONKEYPOX?Our last story will revolve around a recent verbal exchange on the Fox Business Network’s show Kennedy. I found it to be a very interesting cross section of cultural taboos as it relates to current events. Unfortunately for the “totally based” Brad Polumbo, Ned Ryun didn’t use bigotry as the root for his commentary.Video of exchange on KennedyGoogle: CONFIRMED MONKEYPOX CASESWHO recommends gay and bisexual men limit sexual partners to reduce the spread of monkeypoxMonkeypox outbreak linked to Canary Island and Spanish sex partiesHeterosexual HIV diagnoses overtake those in gay men for first time in a decadeUSA HIV STATISTICS This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

I’m fond of saying a good question is better than a great answer. The title of today’s episode is that kind of question, and the path we’re going to take for answers is one you don’t want to miss.HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND PITBULLSThe first story from the New York Post today talks about a woman who’s Pitbull puppy “mysteriously” attacked her and a friend. Turns out when you read the article, while tragic - the warning signs were there. With this piece I want to focus in on the “form” of how news articles are written, and how when you look closely enough you notice small contradictions that make a huge contextual difference. I slept with my beloved pit bull — until he tried to eat me aliveWHAT’S GOING ON SRI LANKA?The second story we’re going to cover is the recent turmoil in Sri Lanka, what the fallout has been, and how it signals what we can expect in larger more established countries. PM: This is how I will make my country rich by 2025Video: Storming the Sri Lankan CapitalVideo: President of Sri Lanka escapingExplained: Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, and his India connectRanil Wickremesinghe, a wily political survivor, elected Sri Lanka’s presidentARE THE BAD GUYS ANTI-FRAGILE?The topic of Sri Lanka will lead us very well into a segment questioning whether the bad guys are anti-fragile or not. This was inspired by my recent appearance on Kingpilled where Matt Erickson and I went over a piece that discussed (you guessed it) “post libertarians” part of the feedback we received was criticism for how we characterize “The Cathedral” as being anti-fragile. We’ll explore the concept and ask ourselves the hard questions about what kind of “change” is really possible.Appearance on KingpilledPiece coveredCathedral defined ABORTION & SCHOOL SHOOTINGS AS CULTURAL PHENONMENONFrom discussing anti-fragility, we will move to looking at abortion and school shootings as cultural phenomenon. We will discuss recent events and put them in a context that reframes their significance. This will take us to my concept of “The Cult of American Democracy” where we will answer the question we started with, who wins in a democracy?Uvalde timelineIndianapolis shooting stoppedThere Have Been 13 Mass School Shootings Since 1966, Not 27 This YearVideo: French Protesting Roe vs Wade OverturnExample of expanding definition of abortionTHE CULT OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACYWant even more sensemaking? Go to beenawake.com/appearances to catch me on other shows and streams. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Back with a brand new episode of Been Awake with L.B.Today we're going to be covering 3 major headlines in the American news cycle1 - Baby formula shortages plaguing the nation! 2 - Mass Shootings, this time they're racist!3 - How to NOT defend the straw manI know what you're thinking, number 3 isn't a major headline. This is true, but you won't want to miss the exploration of how to properly understand your own opinion and see how easily it can be influenced by media and those with Authority. It's the kind of better sensemaking you can't get anywhere else. If you liked the episode consider sharing it with a friend and becoming a patron (get your first year 50% at beenawake.com/subscribe)Don’t forget! you can watch the video on Youtube and Rumble!Been Awake is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe