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It's a busy day on this Monday following the collapse of SVB. The Feds have stepped in to assure us that all deposits - no matter the amount - that were in Silicon Valley Bank will be covered. Depsite that there has been another bank failure, and more are likely on the way. Meanwhile, my experience interacting with the Etsy seller community (covered in my stream this past Saturday) showed just how shaky the ground is on which so many small businesses are built. In this video I break all this down and give my thoughts on the state of things. The Soule of Wisdom Episode 146 #SVB #banking #collapse If you enjoy the show and would like to continue to see more great content, please consider supporting us by picking up some of our merch! https://soulewisdom.com/merch
On Friday SVB (Silicone Valley Bank) was shut down by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and put in receivership with with the FDIC. Meanwhile the Etsy selling community is in a panic as many deposits have been held up by this failure. In the video I will discuss the latest news on the bank, where I think the Etsy selling community is going wrong in their response, and what I think is coming next for America. The Soule of Wisdom Episode 145 #SVB #SiliconeValleyBank #EtsySellers
Steven Crowder appeared on Timcast IRL last night to make his case against what he calls "Big Con" and why he thinks companies like The Daily Wire are doing it all wrong. Prior to this appearance I was first faily neutral on this mess, but after his recorded call with Jeremy I was finding more fault with Steven. The question is, did Steven change my mind? In this stream I discuss my thoughts on it all. How I can relate to Steven. Where I think he is right. Where I think he is wrong. The Soule of Wisdom Episode 144 #StevenCrowder #Timcast #DailyWire We now have merch! Please check out our offerings and consider picking something up to support the show. https://soulewisdom.com/merch
Support the show! Great merch now available at https://soulewisdom.com/merch News has come out that Iowa GOP leaders have introduced a bill that would cut out such staples and fresh meat and sliced cheese from the SNAP program. While we are generally not about handouts here at The Soule of Wisdom, we don't see this measure as something that makes any sense. In this video we'll break down the news on the bill, what it says, and what we think the GOP should really focus on. We'll also quickly discuss the latest on Steven Crowder / Daily Wire mess as Steven is scheduled to appear on Timcast IRL tonight. As well, we'll have a rant about Kroger. The Soule of Wisdom Episode 143 #Iowa #SNAP #GOP
We have merch now! Check out our offerings and consider picking something up to help support the show: https://soulewisdom.com/merch Yesterday I discussed the conflict between Steven Crowder and The Daily Wire, and I was thanked by many for having a balanced take. That was before Crowder published a video containing a phone call with Jeremy Boreing that he secretly taped. That video changed things, at least for me. In this video I am going to break down key points of Steven's newest video and explain where I take issue and why. The Soule of Wisdom Episode 142 #Crowder #LouderWithCrowder #DailyWire
Alec Baldwin will be charged in New Mexico with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Halyna Hutchins during the filming of the movie Rust in 2021. In this video I will delve into the latest news and what it means. As well, I will be discussing the now open rift between Steven Crowder and The Daily Wire over their offer to have him bring Mug Club to their platform. The Soule of Wisdom Episode 141 #AlecBaldwin #manslaughter #charged
It has recently come to light that San Francisco has a "reparations committee." This committee is proposing that every longtime black resident receive a $5 million payout along with other compensations. In this video I break down the story, give my thoughts, and explain why this is, put simply, a stupid idea. I will also be discussing the story of an Indiana man being arrested after his toddler son waved around a loaded gun on live TV. The Soule of Wisdom Episode 140 #SanFrancisco #reparations #California
Over the weekend Alabama basketball player Darius Miles was arrested and charged with capital murder. In this video I'm reviewing the details of this story and discussing what this alleged incident and incidents like it say about our society. In addition I will be talking about Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's comments on faith as well as discussing some changes we're making here at The Soule of Wisdom. The Soule of Wisdom Episode 139 #Alabama #DariusMiles #charged
Kevin McCarthy Is Still Short On Votes to be Speaker of the House as Friday voting begins. Despite overnight reports that progress had been made on a deal, it's now clear that the 21 holdouts are not budging and the votes are simply not there. In this video I cover the latest and give my thoughts on the matter as the House is gaveled in for another day of crazy. #McCarthy #speaker #Vote
We can simply say that 2023 is anything but dull as Kevin McCarthy loses 7th speaker vote in a row. The group that is standing against McCarthy is holding strong at least for now, and it's clear through this vote that even if Kevin McCarthy gets the job in the end he'll have a group of people on him at every moment. In this video I discuss why I think this group standing firm against McCarthy is historic, funny, sad, and needed, and all these things all at once. #McCarthy #speaker #Vote
This morning I woke up to the headline "Trump Throws Support Behind Kevin McCarthy." 2023 has just started and it's already crazy isn't it. The idea that Trump would not fully endorse McCarthy - a swamp creature - says a lot, and none of it is good. In this video I break down Trump's announcement and what I think it says about Trump himself. #Trump #McCarthy #speaker
I've made the case in part across my last two videos, and I'll make it again. What republicans need to learn to win in 2024 is that the game has changed. In person voting isn't gonna cut it. A strong, fact-based message isn't gonna cut it. We need to learn the dem's game and play it better than them in order to win. After that we can discuss fixing the broken system. In this video I go into detail on this idea and make my case for it. #Midterms #voting #winning The Soule of Wisdom Episode 135 On The Soule of Wisdom, Dan and Producer-Wife Beth debate the news and current events of the day with an emphasis on topics that affect us all. While the two have their views like everyone else, they delve into each topic in a search for real truth and wisdom. Dan and Beth work hard to have fun while approaching all topics frankly, honestly and with an open mind. Support the show by shopping Dan and Beth's online store. Check out their outstanding creations here: https://artandsoule.com
Once I saw the vote the last few days, I was predicting Kari Lake would lose to Katie Hobbs. To be clear, not the result I wanted, but a Kari Lake win was not looking likely. Last night they called the race for Hobbs. To be fair, Lake has not conceded and will likely fight this. But all that aside, there are things we need to understand from here if we are going to stop disasters like these midterms from happening again. This doesn't just apply to Arizona. It applies to the whole country. In this video I break down my thoughts on the next steps that we all need to take. For much of the voting base, their feelings don't care about facts. This is being made clear as the midterm results come in. Facts don't care about your feelings is a phrase made popular by Ben Shapiro, but the opposite of that phrase can no longer be ignored. In this video Dan discusses what the midterm results are telling us about the voter base, and he ponders if there's anything we can do to change things. #Midterms #KariLake #NextSteps The Soule of Wisdom Episode 134 On The Soule of Wisdom, Dan and Producer-Wife Beth debate the news and current events of the day with an emphasis on topics that affect us all. While the two have their views like everyone else, they delve into each topic in a search for real truth and wisdom. Dan and Beth work hard to have fun while approaching all topics frankly, honestly and with an open mind. Support the show by shopping Dan and Beth's online store. Check out their outstanding creations here: https://artandsoule.com
For much of the voting base, their feelings don't care about facts. This is being made clear as the midterm results come in. Facts don't care about your feelings is a phrase made popular by Ben Shapiro, but the opposite of that phrase can no longer be ignored. In this video Dan discusses what the midterm results are telling us about the voter base, and he ponders if there's anything we can do to change things. On The Soule of Wisdom, Dan and Producer-Wife Beth debate the news and current events of the day with an emphasis on topics that affect us all. While the two have their views like everyone else, they delve into each topic in a search for real truth and wisdom. Dan and Beth work hard to have fun while approaching all topics frankly, honestly and with an open mind. Support the show by shopping Dan and Beth's online store. Check out their outstanding creations here: https://artandsoule.com
Finally... election day is here! While you may be excited for it to be over, the truth is the election means it's time for us to perform our most sacred duty to the country. But you should not enter this day uninformed! In this video Dan covers some stories from the last 24-48 hours that he feels are important for you to consider as you cast your vote today.
Yesterday Producer-Wife Beth received a flier in the mail that cast Arizona Senate Candidate Blake Masters as dangerous. The flier portrayed Masters as an anti-abortion zealot and featured several quotes of Blake saying anti-abortion things. The problem is his quotes were completely misrepresented. In this video Dan fact checks the entirety of this anti Blake Masters flier so we can all decide if he's dangerous as accused. He also talks about what this says about the state of our politics as a whole.
It appears that Russian President Putin has deployed the Belgorod Submarine, which is the newest in his fleet and the longest known sub in the world. Dubbed the "City Killer," The Belgorod is believed to carry a new weapon, known as Poseidon, which is designed to cause tsunamis that would destroy and irradiate coastlines. In this video Dan discusses the news of this sub putting to sea and reflects upon what it all likely means in light of the slew of recent events involving the Russia-Ukraine war.
It's true my friends... Jennifer Lawrence has nightmares. In a "stunning" admission, Lawrence admitted to what 100% of the world already knows. Bad dreams happen! But the fun doesn't stop at nightmares in a recent Vogue interview that can best be described as unhinged. In this video Dan breaks down the interview and discusses how perhaps we need to stop looking at the Hollywood elites for our information, thoughts, and ideas, because if Jennifer Lawrence is an example of their collective wisdom, then they have none at all.
Last night we were all treated to a Joe Biden primetime speech. In his address Biden went on the attach against so-called MAGA Republicans and the danger they supposedly represent. In truth, if you dig into the speech, Joe Biden is actually telling more of a tale of himself and the democrats. In this video Dan expounds on this idea as well as pointing out how little knowledge Biden seems to possess about our Constitution and now the United States actually works.
At 8:16am today, YouTube censored me. My video regarding Steven Crowder being removed was itself removed, and YouTube issued a warning to my channel. In this video I discuss being censored, what I did about it, and how it proves the points I've been making in recent videos about YouTube.
In another strong move, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces voter fraud arrests as a result of investigations by the Florida Office of Election Crimes and Security team. A total of 20 people are being charged for fraudulent voting as they were barred due to crimes that were committed. In this video Dan discusses the DeSantis announcement about the arrests and talks about why it's important not only for Florida but for the US as a whole.
Louder With Crowder SUSPENDED! Steven Crowder and his show Louder With Crowder has been suspended from YouTube over an interview they did recently with Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake. Crowder's show is under fire from YouTube because Lake expressed her concerns over a certain event from 2020. In this video Dan discusses the suspension as well as Facebook temporarily banning Libs of TikTok. He then delves into what all this says about free speech heading into the midterms and what we should do to respond to the throttling of conservative voices.
Breaking news... Anne Heche dead. Heche was removed from life support today after suffering major injuries from crashing into a house a week ago. While we can rightfully point out that she did this to herself, we also need to show some grace. In this video Dan discusses this breaking news of Anne Heche's death and makes his argument for grace in our reaction.
Recently Harpeth Hall, an all-girls school in Nashville, announced that transgender girls will be allowed to apply to the school. Along with that statement Harpeth also made it clear that current students looking to transition to male may no longer have a place. In this video Dan discusses the announcement, delves into what it means, and makes the argument that it's time for women and girls to raise their voices and fight back against this sort of thing.
Recently Oklahoma football coach Cale Gundy resigned from his assistant position with the Sooners. This resignation was sparked by Gundy reading aloud what was displayed on a player's iPad. That player was supposed to be studying film, but instead was looking at something that displayed a banned word. In this video Dan discusses the pickle that Coach Gundy got himself into and what the response from the Oklahoma Football program tells us about the state of our society.
On Sunday the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act along party lines, with Kamala Harris breaking the tie. Immediately after passing this act, the media went to work fast to rebrand it as a "health care, climate, and tax bill." This is likely do to the fact that it will do nothing to actually reduce inflation. In this video Dan shows you the rebranding efforts and delves into a few examples of how the bill does nothing to reduce inflation but rather increase the power of the federal government.
Word can down on Monday that Georgia is going to allow tax deductions for fetuses. The idea is that their in light of Roe v Wade going away, their laws recognize the fetus as a person and as such would be a deduction for the parents. Of course the internet is upset with Georgia for this. In this video Dan delves into the tax deduction for fetuses idea and gives this thoughts on what it all really means.
Much fuss is being made from the Gordon Ramsay Lamb video on TikTok where he calls several lambs "yummy" and asked who's going in the oven first. So many think he's cruel, but the truth is Ramsay actually ends up illustrating how disconnected we are from our food sources. In this video Dan takes a look at the video and discusses his thoughts on why the outrage is totally misplaced.
The talk on much of the interwebs this morning is "Tim Pool shuts down stream." In an abrupt, stunning move, Tim ended the TimCast live stream mid-conversation last night. Turns out that he shut down the stream due to a comment made by his guest. In this video Dan discusses what happened, why Tim chose to do what he did, and what it says about the state of censorship right now.
Candidate for governor of New York Lee Zeldin was attacked while giving a stump speech. Within hours his attacker was released on his own recognizance, as Zeldin himself predicted after he was attacked. In this episode Dan delves into the story on the attack of Congressman Zeldin, covers some of the reaction, and digs into what is says about the current state of affairs in our country.
Earlier today The Whitehouse announced that President Joe Biden Has Covid. While this is likely true and we Joe Biden a speedy recovery, we do have to consider the timing of this given his recent, very public issues. Does he really have covid? In this episode Dan discusses today's news on Biden and gives his thoughts on the covid diagnosis and what it means going forward.
The July 4th Highland Park shooting is setting the internet ablaze with yet another discussion of mass shootings, guns, violence, and the like. While much of the online community will rush to blame the guns and call for yet more controls, the real issue is family. In this video Dan reviews the statement from the Highland Park shooters uncle and talks about how it demonstrates that lack of tighter, better families is the bigger issue in our society today.
Trans skateboarder Ricci Tres, a 29 year old former member of the military and father to three children, recently defeated 13 year old Shiloh Catori and several other young ladies in the women's division of The Boardr Open in New York. In this video Dan delves into the story of Ricci Tres' victory, the reaction of the participants, and what it says about the state of things as we wind down pride month.
The Roe v Wade overturning fallout continues as a Louisiana judge blocks Louisiana abortion trigger law from going into affect. In this video Dan covers this breaking news and explains why if you are intellectually honest about the Supreme Court's abortion ruling then you'll understand how this action in Louisiana regarding the trigger law is consistent with that ruling.
Pro-choice claims to want... well... choice. But the truth is abortion is the final choice in a larger series of choices. In the wake of Roe being overturned, Dan had a social media exchange where he brought up this point. A family member claimed that they did not understand. So in this video Dan expounds on his idea that there are numerous choices that are made as you travel the road to getting an abortion, not just the choice to have the abortion itself.
Headlines and YouTube videos everywhere are now reading "Roe V Wade Overturned." In their release on the opinion today, the Supreme Court did exactly what we already knew they would do and overturned Roe v Wade. The real question is what does it mean and what's next. In this video Dan picks out a piece of the opinion that he feels the left will focus on next. He also delves into what the left is saying about this ruling, where abortion rights currently stand across the country, and what he feel every woman concerned about the impact of Roe v Wade being overturned should consider doing.
The Washington Free Beacon has been kind enough to share a US Navy pronoun training video with the world, and oh my does it say a lot. The video mostly tells us that pronouns are now more important than the actual mission of the US Navy. In this episode Dan comments on the training video and shares what he thinks is says about the state of the US Navy.
In a shocking yet not shocking admission, USA Today removes 23 articles for its website after an investigation shows that one of its reporters, Gabriela Miranda, used fabricated sources in her work. How could it be that 23 articles had to be published before USA Today figured things out? In this video Dan delves into the story and discusses what it says about the editorial process at USA Today and what it says about the state of mainstream media in general.
Dan had another video planned for today, but then he read about the Burger King Pride Whopper. In a world where everyone is tripping over themselves offer the biggest, best, and brightest virtue signal of them all, Burger King has entered the relm of COMPLETELY STUPID with the Pride Whopper. In this video Dan delves into the story of the Pride Whopper being offered by Burger King in Austria, gives his thoughts on it, and discusses how the Pride Month virtue signaling is getting out of control.
We all woke up this morning to news on an Elon Musk Twitter Takeover bid. The takeover bid is of course being met with both praise and consternation all over the media. What is clear from Elon Musk's Twitter bid though is that we're in an age where the billionaires will be the new "heroes." In this video I explore this idea, how I think our political lines are drawn, and how we move forward.
After two weeks of pouring through the media, it's clear to me that words are being used against us. From the elimination of words, to the substitution of words, to how they are framed - it's clear that our language is being turned against us. They say words are weapons, but in this video I explore how that weapon is being wielded to battle us all.
Joe Biden is proposing a "billionaire minimum income tax" as part of his new budget request. While on the surface it may seem like a minimum income tax for the wealthiest is a great idea, it's not! In this episode Dan breaks down the president's idea, discusses what this tax on income really is, and explains why it could bite us all when it's all said and done.
Two weeks away from this podcast left one question... did I get Covid 19? I might have! In this video I share my experience with what I think was Covid, how it was bizarre, and what I think we all should be focusing on moving forward.
One of the things being overlooked are the Biden green energy comments in his remarks on the banning of Russian oil. Biden sees this as the time to push his own green energy agenda even though it's the worst possible time for it. In this video Dan explores Biden's comments and why we are in no position to make an immediate switch away from fossil fuels.
In two weeks we've gone from nothing to real signs pointing to possible world war 3. Things are escalating quickly, and it seems more and more likely that the US and most of Europe will be dragged into war. In this video Dan and Beth discuss four news stories that link together to show how a world war is not only possible but quickly becoming a scary probability.
The recent Kamala Harris Morning Hustle interview caught the attention of many people as she appears to talk down to the audience of the show. The funny thing is there's a part during the Morning Hustle interview where Harris actually got it right, but the damage was already done. In the video Dan shows you where Kamala Harris went wrong, where she actually did it right, what it says about us and how she sees us, and what we MUST understand and counteract as a result.
Today as Americans we ask one question: Was the state of the union true or false as presented by Joe Biden? Dan has gathered data from several trusted sources, an in this video he digs into many of the statements made during the state of the union to judge them true or false.
You've seen the headlines... Ukraine says Russia used a vacuum bomb. But now you need to have vacuum bomb explained to you. In this video Dan quickly covers what a vacuum bomb is, how it works, and whether it's legal under the Geneva Conventions.
There is no doubt that Ukraine Russia war propaganda is all over the media right now. From Ukraine's Ghost Of Kyiv to the porported mental health issues of Russia's Putin, it's hard to know the truth from the lies. In this video Dan covers three likely propoganda filled stories and talks about how important it is right now to get our news from multiple angles.
President Biden admitted in a press conference that sanctions are not stopping Putin. Russia continues to advance despite the sanctions. Meanwhile brave Ukrainians are holding strong. In this video Dan covers the latest news and delves into the weakness of the sanctions and why they will not be stopping Putin and Russia anytime soon.
The Canada trucker protest is winding down as arrests and freezing of back assets is crippling the movement. But there is one MAJOR victory here that can't be overlooked. In this video Dan explores how the trucker protest is really a win, not only for Canada but for all of western society. If we're willing to see it and embrace it that is...