Podcasts about Benz

Jesse Kelly dives into the chilling revelations of Arctic Frost with special guest Mike Benz, a leading expert on government overreach. They unravel the sinister layers of what could be the most audacious weaponization of government power in history, exposing its far-reaching implications. Benz shares insider insights on how Arctic Frost represents a calculated move by corrupt forces to tighten their grip on control. Plus, Hans Mahncke breaks down the Russia Hoax and hints at future accountability. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/JESSETV and using code JESSETV. Choq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetv for a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for life Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code JESSETV at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/JESSETVFollow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Penguins head to Sweden for the games against Nashville. Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio Network joined us Tuesday morning for a preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Chris Adamski react to Mike Tomlin's press conference before Sunday's rematch against Cincinnati. They discuss attempts to slow Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Jaylen Warren's usage, changes in the secondary, Aaron Rodgers performance in L.A., the tight ends and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-The BBC gets a savage takedown for editing Trump's J6 speech while Rob gleefully shouts “Bye-bye BBC!” -On the Newsmax Hotline, Mike Benz joins to drop reporting bombs—figuratively and almost literally—about Stanford's censorship empire, USAID's “regime change hobby,” and the still-missing January 6 pipe bomber. Today's podcast is sponsored by :GET FRESH OLIVE OIL : Try real farm fresh olive oils for FREE plus $1 dollar shipping at http://GetFreshRobCarson.com BEAM DREAM POWDER : Improve your health by improving your sleep! Get 40% off this sleep supplement by using code NEWSMAX at http://shopbeam.com/NewsmaxBIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Benz joins the show to talk about how the various government, corporate, and NGO groups making up the censorship machine work together to control the information space and, therefore, how the public understands the world.   Discussed on the show: God Complex: The Rise Of America's Censorship Machine “The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election” (Time) “Trump Fired Them. Now They're Plotting to Stop Him.” (NOTUS) Mike Benz is the founder of the Foundation for Freedom Online. He formerly worked for the State Department. Follow him on Twitter @MikeBenzCyber  For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.comYou can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/ https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Audio. Mike Benz joins the show to talk about how the various government, corporate, and NGO groups making up the censorship machine work together to control the information space and, therefore, how the public understands the world. Discussed on the show: God Complex: The Rise Of America's Censorship Machine “The Secret History of […]

Mark talks more about the Penguins, the best team in town. tim Benz joins to preview Steelers Chargers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark talks more about the Penguins, the best team in town. tim Benz joins to preview Steelers Chargers

Tata Martino is officially back — and Atlanta United's next era begins now. On this special edition of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, Jason Longshore and Mike Conti react to the club's announcement that Martino has returned as head coach through the 2027 season. The conversation dives into why now — why this job, this timing, and this version of Atlanta United make sense for him — and what it means for a team ready to rediscover its identity. Jason and Mike also discuss how Martino and Chief Soccer Officer Chris Henderson will work together to shape the roster, the lessons Tata brings from his time with Mexico and Inter Miami, and more. From the fan reaction to the tactical blueprint, it's a full-circle night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

This week's hockey podcast looks at that awful blown lead in Toronto for the Penguins, their rookies, their goalies and the upcoming game at home against Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz recaps Mike Tomlin's Tuesday press conference with Joe Rutter. They also examine trade deadline moves, the win over Indianapolis, Sunday's game in Los Angeles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

在Benz上修行 EP135－人生越過越快，18歲是一生的中間點！？ by 白兵電台

在Benz上修行 EP136－什麼是結束？｜試當真結束｜人生結束 by 白兵電台

Tim Benz goes in the Steelers locker room to interview Pat Freiermuth about some red zone issues and his friendship with Colts TE Tyler Warren. Also, ex-Colts running back Trey Sermon talks about his perspective of his former team's 7-1 start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Eagle is on the class for Steelers-Colts. He joins us to break down Sunday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThe laughs stop early and the gloves come off. We get straight to why Atlanta feels broken: leadership that talks process while the product keeps slipping. We call out the performative firings, the sideline optics that change nothing, and the roster choices that undercut the plan in real time. Then we name the real leverage points—who actually sets direction, who dodges blame, and where accountability needs to land if the Falcons want a culture that travels past Thanksgiving.We widen the lens with teams that are getting it right. The Rams, Jets, Ravens, and Packers illustrate the same truth: buttoned-up programs beat clever play sheets. You see it in how Stafford is managed, how a locker room rallies for a first win, how Harbaugh squeezes value from backups, and how Green Bay readied Jordan Love to stand tall opposite Aaron Rodgers. Across the league, discipline and identity compound; talent and tricks fade.College football isn't spared. We unpack LSU's buyout drama and the dangers of political meddling, then argue for a sane coaching calendar so recruiting and transfers don't devolve into chaos. Realignment gets put on blast for turning regional rivalries into cross-country marathons that punish families and academics. NIL isn't the problem; leadership without a framework is.We close with the NBA's high-octane reality: scoring is booming, whistles are hot, and totals are wild. That's fun—until betting variance and foul volume start to swamp the experience. We celebrate Wimby's leap while wrestling with how guard value is getting squeezed in awards and contracts. And we don't duck the gambling shadow. Competitiveness, money, and optics now live center court; transparency and standards need to catch up.If you want unvarnished takes, smart context, and picks with teeth, this is your run. Subscribe, share with a friend who's ready to sage the Benz, and drop your fix for Atlanta in the comments. Who should hold the whistle, and who should hand it over?Support the show

In this week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer and Tim Benz, the guys talk about the Penguins' win over St. Louis, their first game of the season year against the Flyers, the start of the Dan Muse era, and early hot streaks for Sid and Geno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Tomlin addressed defensive woes, Teryl Austin's status, red zone problems, offensive threats in Indianapolis, injury problems. Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auburn native, former Tim Cook Scholar and doctoral student Deena Sayegh chose to study industrial and systems engineering because she has a passion for efficiency in every workplace and believes that industrial engineering can be applied to any environment. You're welcome, Mercedes-Benz! 

在Benz上修行 EP134－2025 不丹之旅（下） by 白兵電台

在Benz上修行 EP133－2025 不丹之旅（上） by 白兵電台

Former Pro and college scout Matt Williamson of Fox Sports PGH 970 and the Steelers radio network joined me on the Mark Madden Show to discuss the loss on Thursday, preview their big three game stretch, and discuss looming trade deadline possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Joe Rutter dissect what Mike Tomlin had to say about the Steelers loss in Cincinnati and what to expect against Green Bay Sunday night...as well as their contests against Indianapolis and Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Steelers QB (and current Steelers radio analyst) Charlie Batch joined me to talk about the team's loss in Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitt vs. Syracuse football preview with Orange PxP man Matt Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Bengals PxP voice Dan Hoard preview Thursday's Steelers-Bengals game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PlayStation 6! The Xbox 5? Let's catch up a bit on some next-generation hardware leaks. Also: Battlefield 6 is out and it's cool! Plus: The final days of Windows 10, Absolum, Netflix gets into video games (again), The Union needs The Benz (to formally apologize), and your emails on what you plan to do about this Game Pass price hike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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J Darrin Gross I'd like to ask you Bill Kanatas and Ben Salzberg, what is the BIGGEST RISK?   Bill Kanatas I look at two different risks, one as an investor slash investment, and one is a developer slash development. Um, so if we're talking about the development aspect first, because, as I mentioned earlier, Ben and I spend our money up front first, before we go to the investors looking for their money, we do a lot of work upfront to mitigate that risk, and in any development, nothing ever goes perfect, as much as we think it's going to be great. It's not going to rain tomorrow. We're going to have sunshine for three weeks, and the bulldozers will be out there, and all sudden, we get rain for three weeks, and the holes we just dug flood, right? So you gotta be able to have that in your underwriting. Right? So when I tell somebody it's going to be 10 to 12 months, you know, I underwrite it 14 months, in case we have an additional four months of interest reserve or operational losses. So we try to mitigate all that risk upfront. When you're looking as an investor, slash investment. Then, you know, the advice I always give to my own friends is look at the first let's start with the development team, right? Do they know how to develop you know, whatever it is, is it a Starbucks? Is it self storage? Is it car washes? Make sure you're right with the right development team, or make sure they have experience, obviously. Make sure that you believe in the area. You know. Is there a reason to put one in Bosie, Idaho, or is there one to put it one in Manhattan, you know? Is there a demand for self storage? And then who's operating it? Is it the Bill and Ben show? Or is it, you know, an operator who knows what they're doing? Is it the first time they're operating? Or do they have, you know, billions of dollars of annual revenue in this space? So I think there's various checklists to kind of mitigate that risk. And then at some point you gotta say, I'm all in and and dive in and know that if there is any problems, your partners will communicate that with you, right? Because it's very, very important to always have communication, you know, with your lender, with your investor, with your general contractor, with the village. You know, Benz, an elected official. And when you're working with the communities, you have to perform. You can't tell them one thing and do something else, right? So communication for me is always the best,   Ben Salzberg And then I agree with you on that bill, you know, making sure the constituents in the area, which are mine and that they're they like what we're building and developing in the community, and to mitigate that risk of any type of Fallout, of people being frustrated, being built self storage in the neighborhood, um, you know, that's that, that risk. And of course, then there's, you know, you want to make sure that the job is insured in case somebody gets hurt, you know. And that goes with you Darrin, you know, you have to, you know, PNC, make sure that it's everybody's covered.   https://self-storagedevelopers.com/  

Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the Pens game in Anaheim, their three games so far, goaltending, young player contributions, and Dan Muse's early impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Mike Benz is a former State Department official and current Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online, a free speech watchdog organization dedicated to restoring the promise of a free and open Internet. SPONSORS https://mizzenandmain.com - Use code DANNY20 for 20% off. https://mnniceethno.com/dj - Use code DJ22 for 22% off your first order. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DANNY - Use code DANNY and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Mike's YouTube channel:  @MikeBenzCyberOfficial  https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber https://www.instagram.com/mikebenzcyber https://foundationforfreedomonline.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Music diplomacy 17:17 - USAID is funding shadow diplomacy 19:41 - Dua Lipa is pop propaganda 26:14 - Bono's liveaid scam 35:32 - Taylor Swift & The Gerasimov Doctrine 49:08 - NATO & Graphika censorship 01:05:03 - The Minerva Initiative 01:12:15 - Taylor Swift is a military disinformation asset 01:22:28 - Digital Censorship Act: how the EU can censor American speech 01:36:55 - Newsguard, middleware & social media censorship 01:48:47 - YouTube's settlement with Trump 01:57:12 - Google's 'Project Owl' 02:07:05 - Section 230 is a distraction 02:19:28 - Aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death 02:24:04 - The federal vs. state censorship crisis 02:39:02 - Who benefits from the censorship industry 02:44:39 - WEF push for digital ID's 02:51:09 - Elon Musk & the digital control grid 03:03:22 - Future of freedom of speech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Rutter & Tim Benz wrap up what Mike Tomlin had to say at his press conference in advance of the Steelers game in Cincinnati following the win over Cleveland. Shots at Andrew Berry, the Acrisure Stadium turf, seeing Joe Flacco again, passing game analysis, defensive improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Mike's Beer Bar Steelers vs. Browns pre game show podcast features Patrick Queen, Kenneth Gainwell, Joe Rutter, Mike DeCourcy, Andrew Siciliano and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns PxP voice (and WAER HoF inductee) Andrew Siciliano joins me to preview Steelers-Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Joe Rutter examines the Steelers chances of getting to 4-1 after their bye as Cleveland comes to town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me for this week's hockey podcast to open to 2025-26 season as the Penguins play Game 1 in New York against Mike Sullivan and the Rangers . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

在Benz上修行 EP 132 — 興趣 by 白兵電台

Falcons beat Commanders in the Benz! tune in as we talk about the game and key highlights.

We preview the start of the 2025-26 campaign for Robert Morris hockey with men's head coach Derek Schooley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston College PxP voice John Meterparel joins me to discuss the B.C./Pitt game on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jeff sits down in an “undisclosed location” in Cornelius, NC - surrounded by Jaguar E-Types, a classic Mercedes cabriolet, an air-cooled Porsche 911 Targa, and… a rogue Ford Fairlane - to talk with Marc Corea, owner of MotorcarTrader.com. They cover the emotional pull of classic cars, transparent selling, Lake Norman's car culture, and why the E-Type might be the most rewarding (and occasionally stubborn) driver's car ever made.Marc is a lifelong enthusiast and specialist dealer who has bought, sold, and consulted on hundreds of Jaguar E-types, Mercedes SLs, Austin-Healeys, and more. He runs MotorcarTrader.com in Cornelius, NC, focusing on high-quality examples, deep documentation, and long-term client relationships.Episode HighlightsHow a father-son 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa set Marc on a lifetime path (and how he tracked the same car down decades later).Why honesty beats hype in classic car sales - and how the right expectations create happy, repeat collectors.The Lake Norman car scene: Cars & Coffee meetups, the Lake Norman Car Group, and a community that values relationships over transactions.A practical reality check on vintage ownership: maintenance, parts, and the joy that comes from doing it right.Why Jaguar E-types are singular to drive - and how originality, documentation, and small details (like red primer on the frame rails) matter.2025 market notes: demand shifting toward well-sorted, higher-end cars as restoration timelines and talent get tighter.The Mercedes lens: from Ponton cabrio to 250 SL, why classic Benz engineering still feels overbuilt—in the best way.Motorcartrader.comYouTube: @MarcShark100---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lake Norman's #1 Podcast & Email NewsletterThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammwww.lknreal.comProduced by:www.epicjourneymedia.com Thanks to Safe harbor Peninsula Yacht Club for their support!Support the show

I did an interview with Kiira Benz and Joanna Popper during my remote coverage of Venice Immersive 2020, where her Finding Pandora X project won the Best VR Immersive User Experience award. This is a second in a trilogy of interviews with Benz, and you can check out our conversation about Runnin' and our latest interview conducted at Meta Connect 2025 where we do a bit of career retrospective of her journey into the realm of immersive storytelling. In this conversation, we talk about her immersive theatre production called Finding Pandora X, which she brought into VRChat during the pandemic. Be sure to check out her "The Making of Finding Pandora X Documentary - Virtual Theater" to get even more details on it. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Here is my third and final interview of a trilogy of interviews with Kiira Benz. This was conducted at Meta Connect 2025, and serves as a sort of career retrospective of Benz's journey into immersive storytelling. You can check out our previous conversations with our interview about Runnin' from Sundance New Frontier 2019, our interview about Love Seat from Venice Immersive 2020, and then our interview about Finding Pandora X from Venice Immersive 2020. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I'm featuring a trilogy of interviews with Kiira Benz (formerly known as Kiira Benzing) with this first part covering her Runnin' music video piece that showed at Sundance 2019 and won the top prize at SXSW 2019. I'll follow up with an interview about her immersive theatre piece that won a prize at Venice Immersive 2019 called Finding Pandora X. And the final I did with her at Meta Connect 2025 doing a bit of a career retrospective, including some work she did in Horizon Worlds and her latest piece focusing on accessibility and dance performance. Also be sure to check out the second recorded interview that I did in 2019 about her hybrid theater and VR piece Love Seat, which showed at Venice 2019. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Mike Benz, former State Department official and leading critic of the Censorship Industrial Complex, to expose how governments and NGOs are working hand-in-glove with Big Tech to police free speech across the West.Mike explains how the EU's Digital Services Act and Britain's Online Safety Act are being used to impose AI-driven censorship, threatening not only European citizens but also Americans posting from within the US. We explore how these laws function as a “digital censorship regime,” backed by crippling fines and international coordination.From USAID funding NGOs to shut down cross-border political movements, to the Hate Lab in Cardiff feeding real-time speech data to UK police, Benz reveals how censorship has become industrialised — and how Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter briefly broke the system. We also discuss the Biden administration's role, the UK's crackdown on comedians and dissidents, and the disturbing reality of AI censorship ‘Death Stars' designed to silence debate on elections, COVID, climate, and more.A deep dive into the machinery of modern censorship — and what it means for the future of free speech in the West.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:32 What Is the Censorship Industrial Complex?06:10 How the Government Outsources Censorship to NGOs11:45 The EU's Role in Exporting Censorship to the US17:30 AI-Powered Censorship & The Death of Free Speech22:05 Twitter Files & the Exposure of Government Pressure28:40 How “Trust & Safety” Became a Weapon35:15 The Role of the National Security State41:10 Elon Musk vs The Censorship Machine47:35 How the Online Safety Bill Extends UK Censorship53:20 The Global Coordination of Digital Repression1:00:45 How NGOs Control the Narrative Across Borders1:07:12 Mike Benz's Plan to Dismantle the Censorship Network1:12:40 Final Thoughts & A Warning for the West Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picking up right where Part 1 left off, Tom Bilyeu and Mike Benz dive even deeper into the shadowy world of influence operations, modern censorship, and information warfare. In this second half, Benz unravels how the censorship-industrial complex formed, the role of AI and social media in real-time narrative control, and the profound consequences of Elon Musk's purchase of X (Twitter) on global discourse and populist uprisings. Tom presses Mike on the “why” behind the intense manipulation of platforms, revealing that the ability to shape language and thought at scale isn't a partisan game—it's about preserving the interests of entrenched stakeholders across the globe. As global populist movements surge and increasingly polarized narratives grip the world—from America to Germany, the UK, and beyond—Tom and Mike scrutinize the connective tissue animating these phenomena. They explore how radical activists are intentionally seeded and activated by NGOs for regime change; what happens when the playbook is turned inward; and how collateral damage is created when hearts and minds are exploited with little regard for social unity. Mike makes the case for radical transparency as the antidote to soft power abuse, arguing that America can remain formidable on the world stage without turning its own institutions into black boxes. If you want to understand why our world feels so unstable—and what it might take to reform it—this is the conversation you cannot miss. SHOWNOTES00:00 How Censorship and Narrative Control Work in Practice10:51 AI, Social Media, and the Evolution of Influence Operations17:19 The Weaponization of “Russian Disinformation”21:53 Is This About Ideology or Economics? (Deep State/Blob)29:59 How the Censorship Playbook Is Used Against Both Sides32:55 BlackRock, Hedge Funds, and Statecraft Collusion39:31 The EU, International Law, and Global Free Speech44:55 What's Driving Today's Populist Uprisings?52:37 Radicalization, Culture Wars, and Collateral Damage01:02:22 Sunshine as Disinfectant: How to Reform the System01:09:01 Where to Follow Mike Benz FOLLOW MIKE BENZ:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikebenzcyberYouTube: Mike Benz CyberRumble: Mike Benz CyberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebenzcyber/ SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/IMPACT. Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Tailor Brands: 35% off https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35 Found Banking: Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 Shownotes In this eye-opening first part of a special two-part episode of "Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu," Tom sits down with Mike Benz—former State Department official, executive director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, and a leading authority on the intersection of technology, media, and soft power. Benz unpacks the tangled web of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the shifting dynamics of global influence, and how soft power has supplanted traditional warfare in the modern era. Tom and Mike go deep into the true origins and motivations behind NGOs, illuminating how many of these organizations operate as statecraft tools, intelligence fronts, and economic levers for the world's elite. From the rise of philanthropic organizations as vehicles for influence to the coordinated manipulation of global media, Part 1 shines a light on the hidden infrastructure behind democracy building, narrative control, and regime change. Mike exposes the intricate interplay between hedge funds, government foreign policy, media, and activism—detailing how policy and profit become inextricably linked through a process he dubs "drafting off of policy." If you've ever questioned who really pulls the strings behind elections, color revolutions, and the headlines you read every day, this episode will give you a radical new lens through which to see the world. SHOWNOTES00:00 NGOs as Instruments of Power02:43 History of Elite Media Control05:12 Media Manipulation and American Influence Abroad10:44 Soft Power vs. Military Might12:07 Hedge Funds, Donors, and Policy Manipulation (Soros Example)14:35 The “Blob”: Inside the Foreign Policy Establishment20:31 How Economic Interests Drive Foreign Policy23:01 Color Revolutions: Playbooks and Statecraft29:26 Can These Playbooks Be Used Domestically? (Transition Integrity Project)32:24 The National Endowment for Democracy and Modern “Democracy Building”38:28 Media, Music, and Cultural Warfare44:39 Education, Language, and Censorship as Soft Power FOLLOW MIKE BENZ:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikebenzcyberYouTube: Mike Benz CyberRumble: Mike Benz CyberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebenzcyber/ SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/IMPACT. Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Tailor Brands: 35% off https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35 Found Banking: Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “The Liz Wheeler Show,” Liz is joined by Mike Benz, executive director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, to discuss the possibility that a transgender activist group was involved in Charlie Kirk's assassination. Did they know about the assassination ahead of time? And will there be more assassinations in the near future? SPONSORS: CROWD HEALTH: Join CrowdHealth to get started today for $99 for your first three months, using code “LIZ” at http://www.JoinCrowdHealth.com. CrowdHealth is not insurance. Opt Out, take your power back – this is how we win. KINDRED HARVEST: Choose Kindred Harvest. Cultivate goodness daily. Visit http://www.KindredHarvest.co and use code LIZ for 20% off. BLAZETV: Join BlazeTV today at http://www.BlazeTV.com/Liz and get $20 off right now. For as low as $8 a month on the annual plan, you can be part of shaping the future. -- Get the full audio show on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liz-wheeler-show/id1567701295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LhlHfocr5gMnLj4l573iI iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-liz-wheeler-show-82737301/ Subscribe to The Liz Wheeler Show newsletter: https://lizwheeler.com/email Get VIP access to The Liz Wheeler Show on Locals: https://lizwheeler.locals.com/. Stay in touch with Liz on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizwheeler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizWheeler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liz_Wheeler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialLizWheeler Rumble: https://rumble.com/LizWheeler Website: https://lizwheeler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Rob condemns inflammatory rhetoric from politicians like Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Ilhan Omar, arguing their words incite violence against law enforcement and conservatives -The show features Mike Benz on the Newsmax hotline, who praises Kirk's legacy with Turning Point USA and warns about Antifa's violent culture. -Carson closes by emphasizing a “worldwide rebirth of faith” and urges listeners to stay positive, united, and vigilant in the wake of escalating political violence. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices