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[00:18:25] – Flock Cameras & The Rise of the Police StateKnight spotlights a Colorado woman wrongly accused through Flock camera data, calling it proof that mass surveillance has replaced probable cause. He connects it to Trump's disregard for civil liberties during his “war on drugs,” saying America has become a digital prison. [00:28:30] – Medicaid Bribes Parents to Vaccinate BabiesKnight exposes California's $200 gift card program to coerce parents into vaccinating infants, calling it “medical bribery for the poor.” He links it to Trump's COVID hospital bonuses, arguing that public health has been monetized into state-controlled compliance. [00:41:26] – Bannon's Divine Dictator DelusionKnight dismantles Steve Bannon's claim that Trump is “God's chosen instrument,” calling it spiritual propaganda for tyranny. He warns that the fusion of religion and authoritarianism is turning MAGA into a cult of the state. [00:47:05] – Drafts, Sanctions & The March to World War IIIKnight warns that NATO powers reinstating the draft mark a slide toward global war. He likens the buildup to pre–World War I hysteria—elites gambling with millions of lives while pretending it's about “defense.” [00:58:41] – Trump Claims ‘Unquestioned Power' Under the Insurrection ActKnight exposes Trump's claim that he can deploy the military domestically “without question.” He calls it a declaration of dictatorship, proving that MAGA's authoritarian ambitions are no longer hypothetical. [01:22:00] – Trump's “Pedophile Palace” Donor ListKnight lists the billionaire backers funding Trump's new White House ballroom—including Jeff Bezos, Lockheed Martin, and Coinbase—and calls it “the ultimate pay-to-play operation.” He says MAGA populism has morphed into oligarchic corruption. [02:29:17] – GOP's Digital ID Trojan HorseKnight uncovers a bipartisan bill led by Josh Hawley and Mark Warner to “protect children from AI companions.” He warns it's a stealth plan to impose a national digital ID system under the guise of child safety. [02:40:11] – Universal Basic Income & The Death of DignityKnight connects automation and UBI, arguing that elites are manufacturing economic dependency to control the population. He calls UBI “universal welfare slavery,” stripping people of purpose, work, and freedom in exchange for digital rationing. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

[00:18:25] – Flock Cameras & The Rise of the Police StateKnight spotlights a Colorado woman wrongly accused through Flock camera data, calling it proof that mass surveillance has replaced probable cause. He connects it to Trump's disregard for civil liberties during his “war on drugs,” saying America has become a digital prison. [00:28:30] – Medicaid Bribes Parents to Vaccinate BabiesKnight exposes California's $200 gift card program to coerce parents into vaccinating infants, calling it “medical bribery for the poor.” He links it to Trump's COVID hospital bonuses, arguing that public health has been monetized into state-controlled compliance. [00:41:26] – Bannon's Divine Dictator DelusionKnight dismantles Steve Bannon's claim that Trump is “God's chosen instrument,” calling it spiritual propaganda for tyranny. He warns that the fusion of religion and authoritarianism is turning MAGA into a cult of the state. [00:47:05] – Drafts, Sanctions & The March to World War IIIKnight warns that NATO powers reinstating the draft mark a slide toward global war. He likens the buildup to pre–World War I hysteria—elites gambling with millions of lives while pretending it's about “defense.” [00:58:41] – Trump Claims ‘Unquestioned Power' Under the Insurrection ActKnight exposes Trump's claim that he can deploy the military domestically “without question.” He calls it a declaration of dictatorship, proving that MAGA's authoritarian ambitions are no longer hypothetical. [01:22:00] – Trump's “Pedophile Palace” Donor ListKnight lists the billionaire backers funding Trump's new White House ballroom—including Jeff Bezos, Lockheed Martin, and Coinbase—and calls it “the ultimate pay-to-play operation.” He says MAGA populism has morphed into oligarchic corruption. [02:29:17] – GOP's Digital ID Trojan HorseKnight uncovers a bipartisan bill led by Josh Hawley and Mark Warner to “protect children from AI companions.” He warns it's a stealth plan to impose a national digital ID system under the guise of child safety. [02:40:11] – Universal Basic Income & The Death of DignityKnight connects automation and UBI, arguing that elites are manufacturing economic dependency to control the population. He calls UBI “universal welfare slavery,” stripping people of purpose, work, and freedom in exchange for digital rationing. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

- Improvements in Sensor Dot News and AI Engine (0:10) - Demonstration of AI-Generated News Content (3:16) - Development and Impact of Brighteon.ai (6:55) - Introduction of Grokipedia and Naturalpedia (9:46) - Challenges and Future Plans for AI Projects (14:03) - Launch of Vaccine Forensics Website (24:24) - Features and Capabilities of Vaccine Forensics (31:36) - Importance of Independent Media and AI Engines (44:25) - Special Reports on UBI and Food Riots (57:35) - Food Stamp Program and Its Impact on Society (1:20:38) - Political Benefits and Potential Violence (1:25:05) - Economic and Social Consequences (1:33:51) - Preparation and Safety Measures (1:38:28) For more updates, visit: http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport NaturalNews videos would not be possible without you, as always we remain passionately dedicated to our mission of educating people all over the world on the subject of natural healing remedies and personal liberty (food freedom, medical freedom, the freedom of speech, etc.). Together, we're helping create a better world, with more honest food labeling, reduced chemical contamination, the avoidance of toxic heavy metals and vastly increased scientific transparency. ▶️ Every dollar you spend at the Health Ranger Store goes toward helping us achieve important science and content goals for humanity: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/ ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html ▶️ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/hrreport ▶️ Join Our Social Network: https://brighteon.social/@HealthRanger ▶️ Check In Stock Products at: https://PrepWithMike.com

The tech savants of Silicon Valley have issued dire warnings about an impending wave of unemployment due to advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. Essentially we're told humans are too slow, too unintelligent, and too expensive to be relied upon for economic productivity. We're obsolete and will soon be replaced. Don't worry we're told, universal basic income will feed and house us. But is this a good thing? What would UBI likely mean for the meaning of our lives? Today the Pugs conduct a thought-experiment: what will become of meaning in a world without work? Mo Gawdat Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tHo94jTiZg Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Register for the Life After Secularism Conference: https://solochristo.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3172138 Learn more about WPC Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

The tech savants of Silicon Valley have issued dire warnings about an impending wave of unemployment due to advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. Essentially we're told humans are too slow, too unintelligent, and too expensive to be relied upon for economic productivity. We're obsolete and will soon be replaced. Don't worry we're told, universal basic income will feed and house us. But is this a good thing? What would UBI likely mean for the meaning of our lives? Today the Pugs conduct a thought-experiment: what will become of meaning in a world without work?Mo Gawdat Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tHo94jTiZgSupport the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8Register for the Life After Secularism Conference: https://solochristo.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3172138Learn more about WPC Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

In this conversation, I'm joined by mathematician, meditator, and machine learning engineer Blake Hull. We share stories of therapy, meditation, and Ram Dass, opening up after years of staying in the head, we unravel ideas of masculinity, expand on vulnerability, and dissect what it means to become safe in our own skin. We talk about anger as sacred energy, the strange geometry of emotion, and the daily ritual of saying “Good morning, Blakey Boy” - a quiet reminder that to heal isn't to change, it's to remember who you already are. This is a fluid dialogue that drifts through psychedelics, softness, the mathematics of love, friendship, wisdom - it's an episode that invites you to slow down, breathe, and feel something true. Together, The Great and Wonderful Blake Hull and I explore the space between intellect, emotion, and becoming what we are - I hope you'll join us.Themes: therapy · masculinity · meditation · Ram Dass · psychedelics · inner-child · emotional intelligence · spiritual growthNotable quotes from the episode:“When intellect finally kneels to emotion, that's when growth begins.” - Blake, describing the moment logic yields to honesty.“Emotions are information. You'd be stupid to ignore them.” - Blake quoting a college professor who first reframed feeling as intelligence.“When Jesus flipped tables, that was dharmic anger — anger in service of love.” - Jacob, reframing anger as sacred energy rather than chaos.“I feel most connected with you when you're feeling.”- Blake recounting a moment in therapy that changed his understanding of connection and vulnerability.“Maybe consciousness has always been doing this — reflecting itself through whatever new medium we invent.” - Jacob, near the close, connecting AI, identity, and awareness.“Anger isn't the problem. It's what happens when we stop letting it teach us.” - Blake, redefining emotional intelligence through presence.TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 – Intro: Setting up, laughter, first exchange, Blake's Bio00:02:15 – “I feel most connected when you're feeling” – therapy and awareness00:05:00 – Logic vs emotion: learning how to feel again00:07:25 – Emotional intelligence and inner safety00:10:45 – Anger as sacred energy (“dharmic anger”)00:12:10 – Modern society, Idiocracy, and humor as medicine00:15:23 – Aldous Huxley, psychedelics, and self-reflection00:16:09 – Paul Stamets, microdosing, and consciousness00:20:00 – Mushrooms, meditation, and integration00:26:00 – Masculinity and vulnerability00:31:00 – Meditation: honesty over peace00:36:03 – “Good morning, Blakey Boy” – the inner-child ritual00:40:03 – Ego, death, and Ram Dass on becoming somebody00:45:00 – Comic relief: fart jokes and humility00:50:00 – Math and metaphysics: when numbers become poetry00:58:48 – Math as beauty and the language of existence01:00:26 – Group theory, triangles, and the philosophy of structure01:02:06 – Did humans discover or invent math?01:10:00 – Humor, curiosity, and teaching through questions01:13:34 – The future of math, AI, and physics (the long view)01:14:13 – Ray Kurzweil and his father's digital journals01:15:15 – iPhone, exponential tech, and AI acceleration01:16:00 – Touchscreens, prediction, and futurism01:20:00 – Consciousness and machine learning01:30:00 – Human identity in the age of algorithms01:37:01 – AI anxiety, UBI, and the ethics of automation01:43:56 – Consciousness itself: What is it, really?02:00:00 – Journaling, memory, and the desire to preserve the self02:14:00 – Humor as grounding: “Even the enlightened still fart.”02:20:00 – Compassion as technology02:31:04 – Returning to therapy: “I feel most connected when you're feeling.”02:40:00 – Closing reflections, gratitude, and quiet laughter#JunkyardLovePodcast #BlakeHull #EmotionalIntelligence #Masculinity #Mindfulness #Meditation #InnerChild #TherapyForMen #ModernSpirituality #AIConsciousness #MachineLearning #SelfAwareness #PodcastEpisode #ListenNowHit subscribe for new episodes, we'll see ya next time.

The tech savants of Silicon Valley have issued dire warnings about an impending wave of unemployment due to advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. Essentially we're told humans are too slow, too unintelligent, and too expensive to be relied upon for economic productivity. We're obsolete and will soon be replaced. Don't worry we're told, universal basic income will feed and house us. But is this a good thing? What would UBI likely mean for the meaning of our lives? Today the Pugs conduct a thought-experiment: what will become of meaning in a world without work? Mo Gawdat Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tHo94jTiZg Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Register for the Life After Secularism Conference: https://solochristo.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3172138 Learn more about WPC Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 28 October 2025.Today: Argentina elections. Caribbean hurricane. Japan Trump visit. India China flights. Sudan Al-Fashir. Cameroon President. Mali fuel shortage. Lithuania balloons. Ireland artist UBI.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

The tech savants of Silicon Valley have issued dire warnings about an impending wave of unemployment due to advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. Essentially we're told humans are too slow, too unintelligent, and too expensive to be relied upon for economic productivity. We're obsolete and will soon be replaced. Don't worry we're told, universal basic income will feed and house us. But is this a good thing? What would UBI likely mean for the meaning of our lives? Today the Pugs conduct a thought-experiment: what will become of meaning in a world without work? Mo Gawdat Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tHo94jTiZg Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Register for the Life After Secularism Conference: https://solochristo.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3172138 Learn more about WPC Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

The Bitcoin Boomers Ep. 01: Biggest Threats to Bitcoin & Your Wealth: AI, Inflation & Rogue Devs | Lepard, Burnett, Leland, BodineUncover the biggest threats to Bitcoin and your wealth in this explosive premiere of The Bitcoin Boomers on BTC Sessions: AI job apocalypse fueling UBI dystopia, rampant inflation robbing savings blind, and rogue core devs triggering a Bitcoin schism that could shatter the network. With Bitcoin price predictions rocketing to $1M+ amid gold surges and monetary resets, experts Larry Lepard, Bob Burnett, Gary Leland, and George Bodine expose why fiat is doomed, quantum hacks loom (but Bitcoin adapts), and stacking sats now is your ultimate escape hatch. From Nixon's 1971 gold betrayal to AI superintelligence crafting velvet prisons, this Bitcoin-only deep dive reveals geopolitical FUD, Core vs Knots wars, Satoshi coin debates, and gold vs Bitcoin dominance. If you're orange-pilling family or safeguarding generational wealth against stagflation and debasement, hit play for raw maxi wisdom on proof-of-work life lessons, executive resets, and forging a deflationary orange future. Don't miss these Bitcoin forecasts 2025-2030 that could 10x your stack—subscribe for more boomer Bitcoin insights!Chapters:00:01:40 George's Epic Journey to Bitcoin Maxi00:03:25 Proof-of-Work Life Lessons from Hard Labor00:04:18 Fiat Trap: Impossible to Outrun Debasement00:05:12 Grandfather Tales of Inflation Theft00:07:52 Global Fiat Awakening & Doom Signals00:08:49 Gold's Stunning Surge & 70s Echoes00:09:52 Endless Printing Math & Inflation Risks00:12:13 Sovereign Debt Crisis No One Alive Has Seen00:14:24 Monetary Reset Paths: Gold or Bitcoin?00:15:09 Gold Standard Betrayals Through History00:21:01 Constitution Rabbit Hole: Money from State00:24:03 Nixon Speech Memories & Patriotism Tricks00:26:52 AI Revolution: Jobs at Risk Soon00:32:18 Larry: Bitcoin Outperforms & Demonetizes Gold00:36:20 AI Hacking Bitcoin Fears Debunked00:36:44 Quantum Computing Threats & Timelines00:45:41 Core vs Knots Schism Debate Begins00:56:27 Disruptive Transition to Deflationary World01:00:14 Larry on Massive Wealth Transfer Ahead01:03:03 Study Books for Bitcoin Doubts01:04:42 Lifeboats Analogy: Bitcoin vs Titanic Fiat01:08:20 Core Upgrade Concerns & Not Running It01:10:08 BSV Example: OP_RETURN Risks01:13:12 Bob's Concerns: Spam & Terrible Move01:17:23 DC Meetings & Handling FUD01:18:10 Larry Agrees: Appalled by Dev Treatment01:22:06 No Humility in Young Devs01:23:33 Favorite Artist Chat01:24:42 Hopeful Orange Future & Creativity01:26:03 Bitcoin Art: God Bestows Series01:28:28 Finding George OnlineAbout the Hosts & Guest:Lawrence Lepard (@LawrenceLepard): Sound money advocate, fund manager, author of "The Big Print" Bob Burnett (@boomer_btc): Bitcoin evangelist, Founder/CEO of Barefoot Mining, former CTO at Gateway Inc. Board member at Ocean, advisor to M5ers, with over 40 years in tech and mining.Gary Leland (@GaryLeland): Founder of Bit Block Boom Bitcoin Conference. George Bodine (@Jethroe111): Professional artist, Navy fighter pilot (Top Gun grad), and Delta captain. Hardcore Bitcoin maxi sharing unfiltered insights.Supported By:Blockstream Jade: Easy, open-source Bitcoin-only cold storage. Get 10% off with code BOOMERS at blockstream.com.Unchained Signature: Premium custody for serious holders. 10% off first year with code BOOMERS10 at unchained.com/btcboomersAbundant Minds: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at abundantminds.comBITCOIN WELL is best place to buy Bitcoin in Canada and the USA.Visit BITCOINWELL.COM/BTCSESSIONSBook Private Sessions: Master Bitcoin with experts at bitcoinmentor.io. #bitcoin #bitcoinboomers #ai #inflation #coredevs #quantum #goldvsbitcoin # fiat #gold #monetaryreset #btcsessions #larrylepard #bobburnett #garyleland #georgebodine #bitcoinpodcast #bitcoinprice #bitcoin2025

Future of Work in an Automated WorldSEGMENT 1: What happens when work becomes optional?In this episode of Over Fifty Starting Over, we explore a bold thought experiment:

Episode 24 of The Basic Income Show!patreon.com/scottsantensChapters:00:00 Ireland Makes Basic Income for Artists Permanent05:37 The UBI Derby24:27 7 Key UBI Narratives1:02:31 UBI Reduces Crime Inside of Prison1:09:26 Inequality Hurts Child Brain Development1:21:10 The Orphan Trains Experiment1:31:37 Coinbase's Basic Income Pilot in NYC1:40:42 Gen X Needs UBI for Retirement1:51:49 Bernie Sanders on AI2:04:41 Jane Goodall as UBITakeaways:● The importance of defining what basic income is to avoid misconceptions.Basic income can stimulate the economy by providing cash to individuals.● Cash transfers are essential for meeting immediate needs, unlike public services.● Basic income can reduce the strain on public services by addressing root causes of poverty.● The affordability of basic income can be achieved through strategic tax reforms.● Basic income can fix broken welfare systems by simplifying access and reducing stigma.● There is a need to replace certain welfare programs with basic income, not just add it on top.● The narratives around basic income should focus on its economic benefits and affordability.● Public perception of basic income often misunderstands its purpose and design.● The conversation around basic income should include discussions on its implementation and potential challenges. A no harm provision is essential in UBI policies.● Basic income can significantly improve public health outcomes.Inequality, not just poverty, affects child development.● UBI can strengthen democracy by enhancing civic participation.● The impact of basic income in prisons can reduce crime.● Historical experiments like the orphan trains reveal the importance of family over geography.● UBI is increasingly necessary for Gen X retirement planning.● Automation poses a threat to job security, necessitating UBI.● Addressing immigration concerns is crucial for UBI acceptance.● The societal narrative around fairness influences public perception of UBI.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Dorothy Krahn, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

Watch as a full video on YouTubeOn this week's episode, we discuss Ireland's UBI experiment for artists and writers, and why we would love to see other countries follow suit (but aren't holding our breath). Plus, we look at why indie presses are pressing the panic button, and discuss the latest BookTok marketing scheme - theme-scented books (a topic Tariq gets very excited about!)00:00 Intro01:10 Luck of the Irish - UBI for writers13:45 Indie Presses - Time for trade support?24:34 Smell of Success? TikTok, Trends and Garlic Mayo39:56 Off Script - Nadine finds another stranger than fiction story for inspiration46:18 Off Script - Horror Movie updates and True Crime chatLinks:Ireland's Basic income for the Arts Scheme made permanentIndie Presses in existential crisis call for supportGarlic Mayo Book MarketingNadine's Stranger than Fiction storyAdventures in Publishing-land is brought to you by STET Podcasts - the one stop shop for all your writing podcast needs, featuring Page One - The Writer's Podcast, The Conversation with Nadine Matheson and more!Follow us on BlueskyFollow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch as a full video on YouTubeOn this week's episode, we discuss Ireland's UBI experiment for artists and writers, and why we would love to see other countries follow suit (but aren't holding our breath). Plus, we look at why indie presses are pressing the panic button, and discuss the latest BookTok marketing scheme - theme-scented books (a topic Tariq gets very excited about!)00:00 Intro01:10 Luck of the Irish - UBI for writers13:45 Indie Presses - Time for trade support?24:34 Smell of Success? TikTok, Trends and Garlic Mayo39:56 Off Script - Nadine finds another stranger than fiction story for inspiration46:18 Off Script - Horror Movie updates and True Crime chatLinks:Ireland's Basic income for the Arts Scheme made permanentIndie Presses in existential crisis call for supportGarlic Mayo Book MarketingNadine's Stranger than Fiction storyAdventures in Publishing-land is brought to you by STET Podcasts - the one stop shop for all your writing podcast needs, featuring Page One - The Writer's Podcast, The Conversation with Nadine Matheson and more!Follow us on BlueskyFollow us on Instagram"Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️https://ko-fi.com/nadinemathesonPurchase books by the featured authors through my affiliate shop on Bookshop.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Dornik joins Bill Meyer to expose how AI, robotics, and quantum computing are merging into a global technocracy designed to enslave humanity under corporate rule. From Elon's robot diners to Neuralink brain chips and privatized UBI, the so-called “future” is the greatest threat to human freedom ever conceived.Subscribe to The Jeff Dornik Show on Rumble and never miss a show. https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornikBig Tech is silencing truth while farming your data to feed the machine. That's why I built Pickax… a free speech platform that puts power back in your hands and your voice beyond their reach. Sign up today: https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&refSource=copySubscribe to my Pickax account today and get my hard-hitting, uncensored email newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. https://pickax.com/jeffdornik

Bitcoin dropped to $106K after a sudden Friday sell-off, triggering panic across crypto markets—but Swan's team remained calm, stressing the long-term thesis is unchanged.John Haar and Isaiah noted that Bitcoin fell just 10% while altcoins crashed 50–90%, underscoring Bitcoin's liquidity and resilience.The team compared the pullback to past cycles, arguing this is not a cycle top but typical mid-bull market volatility.Discussion on Fed Chair Powell signaling an end to QT and potential rate cuts—seen as a tailwind for Bitcoin as monetary easing returns.John highlighted data showing Bitcoin rose 750% during the Fed's tightening cycle, disproving the myth that Bitcoin only thrives under easy money.A deep dive into the Fed's balance sheet showed that long-dated Treasury holdings have never decreased since 2008, signaling systemic dependence on debt monetization.Chamath Palihapitiya's claim that quantum computing could break Bitcoin in 2–5 years was debunked—experts and developers agree it's decades away and Bitcoin can adapt.The team explored how AI could reshape the economy, potentially displacing workers and pushing governments toward UBI—but also creating new industries and efficiencies.Brady and John debated whether UBI could be socially beneficial or harmful; both agreed Bitcoin offers protection in any fiat debasement scenario.The show wrapped with reactions to Larry Fink's 60 Minutes appearance comparing Bitcoin to gold and Elon Musk's recent positive Bitcoin comments. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

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Hello nerds.When I first started interviewing Scott Santens years ago during the Nerds for Yang era, he was one of the most relentless and articulate advocates for universal basic income (UBI) in America. Back then, it felt like the country was on the verge of something big. Andrew Yang was on the debate stage making “Freedom Dividend” a household phrase. Silicon Valley technologists were whispering about automation in the same breath as moral responsibility. Even Republican voters were entertaining the idea that direct cash transfers might be less bureaucratic and more empowering than sprawling social programs.Fast forward to 2025, and the conversation feels quieter. The pandemic-era stimulus checks are long gone. Washington has reverted to tribal warfare. Meanwhile, AI is advancing faster than anyone—maybe even Scott and Andrew —predicted. The irony is thick: the very forces that made UBI seem like a radical idea a decade ago are now transforming entire industries before our eyes. And yet, the movement feels stuck in neutral.So when Scott rejoined me on Nerds for Humanity this month from his new base in Washington, D.C., I wanted to know: What happened? Why did UBI lose its moment? And is there a realistic path back to the mainstream before millions of Americans get left behind?The Move to D.C. and the Lost MomentScott began by explaining why he left New Orleans for D.C. a few years ago. “It just seemed that UBI was really a bigger part of the conversation,” he said. “I thought if the Democrats came in again in 2024, I could actually get some traction.”He laughs a little when he says that now. “That didn't end up happening,” he admitted, reflecting on how the Biden reelection froze the kind of idea competition that defined 2020. “The big problem was that Biden decided to run again, and there was no primary process. Then suddenly Kamala comes in and still no primary process. So there was no ideas competition. We really missed out on that.”That lack of competition, Scott argues, has a ripple effect. Political movements thrive on moments of contrast, when new ideas bump up against old dogmas and voters are forced to re-evaluate assumptions. The 2020 race—with Yang, Sanders, Warren, and others pitching structural reforms—was one of those rare idea-rich moments. 2024, by comparison, was a desert.As Scott put it bluntly: “We were close enough to taste it during the pandemic. It really felt like we were actually on the cusp of doing a monthly cash payment that could change things. But none of that happened.”He's not wrong. The COVID checks were, in effect, a large-scale experiment in direct income support. Poverty temporarily plummeted. Families caught their breath. Consumer demand stayed strong. And then we let it all expire.AI Ate the Jobs While America SleptWhat's striking about this quiet period, as I noted to Scott, is that the threat he and Yang warned about—the automation of work—is no longer hypothetical. Knowledge worker jobs are being eaten by AI faster than policy debates can catch up.“I'm a parent of two teenagers,” I told him. “Other parents are starting to wonder if a computer science degree is still the golden ticket. Should we be preparing our kids to be plumbers instead?”Scott nodded grimly. “It's disheartening,” he said. “Now that these impacts are here… this is the stuff that we've been warning about. It's not a sudden thing, but it does seem to already be impacting the entry-level job market.”He pointed to a convergence of pressures: corporate hiring freezes driven by uncertainty around tariffs, companies experimenting with AI productivity tools, and executives under shareholder pressure to “do more with less.” The result: stagnating headcount even in high-growth sectors.“We don't really need people that we likely would have if AI had not been introduced,” he said. I observed from Silicon Valley, “What we're seeing right now is that companies can grow revenue while keeping headcount flat.”It's not a collapse. It's a quiet deceleration—a slow bleed. And that's arguably more dangerous because it doesn't provoke a policy response. There's no headline-grabbing “AI layoffs.” Just the invisible absence of opportunities for millions of new grads.Even top business schools are struggling to place students. “It's like the hardest market in years,” Scott said, and I agreed. “If we hit a recession,” he warned, “that's when all these businesses really lean into productivity. The recession ends, and they realize they don't need those people back.”That scenario—automation accelerated by economic downturn—is the nightmare UBI advocates have been predicting for over a decade. Each downturn becomes a ratchet that permanently eliminates another layer of middle-class work.The Automation MirageWhen politicians talk about “bringing manufacturing jobs back,” Scott and I get visibly frustrated. “I don't think people realize—you don't need that many people in those factories anymore,” I said.He reminded me of a chart he once published showing that U.S. manufacturing output is higher than ever, even though manufacturing employment has fallen dramatically. “We're manufacturing more than ever, we just have fewer jobs,” he said. “If we did reshoring, sure, we could manufacture even more, but jobs would continue going down.”I brought up a U.S. tech investor who recently toured Chinese EV plants. “He said the number of BYD employees per car is something like a fifth of what it is for Ford or GM,” I told Scott. “If we build plants here, we're not going to hire 20 people per car—we'll hire four or five.”Scott didn't hesitate: “Exactly. The only way to bring it back is to minimize labor. American labor is expensive. You can't both re-shore and keep the same job intensity.”Then he pivoted to a deeper critique of political dishonesty. “Trump sold a lot of people false hope,” he said. “He told them, ‘Once I negotiate these trade deals, everything's gonna be back to post–World War II full employment.' But that's a lie. We've heard that lie over and over again, even from people in the AI world. They say this will create more jobs than it displaces. Come on. We all know the realities.”This is the paradox of modern capitalism: productivity growth has decoupled from employment growth. We make more stuff with fewer people. And our political imagination hasn't caught up to that new reality.From Careers to Gigs: The New NormalScott traced this shift back decades. “We know what happened when we displaced people from manufacturing jobs—they went lower down the ladder into lower-paying work,” he said. “You went from careers to gig labor.”He rattled off examples that have become painfully familiar: “People now earn extra money by signing up for Uber, delivering food, DoorDashing. There's just a transformation of what employment even means.”In Scott's view, the only logical response to this is UBI. “You need to make sure everyone actually gets basic income,” he said. “That helps feed demand for new jobs. If people's incomes fall as a result of AI, demand falls. And when demand falls, the entire economy reorients.”He pointed to a staggering statistic: “Right now, the top 10% are buying half of everything produced and sold in the U.S. It's a very unequal consumption economy. The markets start ignoring the basic needs of people and reorient around luxury experiences.”That imbalance, he argued, isn't just economic—it's political. “It leads to people getting violent. It's key to the erosion of democracy.”The Coming Middle-Class AwakeningIf there's any silver lining, I said, it's that the pain is spreading up the income ladder.“I think it's going to affect a lot of middle-class and upper-middle-class people in a way it hasn't before,” I said. “When Andrew talked about truck drivers losing jobs, people thought, ‘My kid's going to college, they'll be fine.' Now they're realizing maybe not.”Scott agreed. “We just didn't realize how fast it would hit arts, music, images, and photos. I didn't think about that. It took me by surprise.”I added, “When he said doctors and lawyers, it felt far away. Now you're like—oh s**t—that's happening right now.”He laughed and I added more examples. “People are winning court cases using ChatGPT as their attorney. And with tools like Sora and Grok Imagine, you can generate realistic videos and images instantly. There's no ground truth anymore.”That last point hits hard. “You just give people a reason to doubt it,” Scott said. “You can have fake security cam footage of Sam Altman stealing something, and people will believe it. Or you can have real footage of Trump doing something, and people won't.”When truth itself becomes negotiable, democracy can't function. Evidence is the oxygen of public accountability. Once it's gone, all we have left are teams—and team loyalty.The Tariff FantasyThat team loyalty came up again when I told Scott about a debate I'd had with a MAGA relative in Florida. My brother argued that Trump's tariffs would pay for his tax cuts. Scott immediately laughed. “Even assuming that were true—which it's not—you're still taxing the working and middle class to pay for tax cuts for the rich,” he said.He broke it down simply: “It doesn't make any sense to say, ‘Tariff revenue will cover it.' Who covers the tariff revenue? It's the consumers. And yet people believe it.”Scott sees this as part of the broader epistemic collapse—people believing “whatever their team is saying,” no matter how illogical. “It's impressive in some ways,” I said. “You can propose policies that hurt your base and they'll cheer you for it.” He nodded. “Yeah. It's really frustrating.”UBI Research: Misunderstood and MisreportedI asked Scott about recent UBI research that some media outlets described as “disappointing.” His response was both sharp and nuanced.“Those weren't negative results,” he said. “They were null results.” He walked me through three often-cited studies: Baby's First Years, the Denver Homeless Pilot, and Sam Altman's Worldcoin/Overture experiment.“The key is to understand what's being tested,” he explained. “These weren't saturation pilots. They gave money to small groups of individuals. But real universal basic income changes communities. It creates new demand, new jobs, new dynamics.”He contrasted these with the Alaska Permanent Fund, which distributes oil dividends to every state resident annually. “In Alaska, we saw an overall increase in employment due to the dividend,” he said. “Some people worked less, but the spending created new jobs.”That's the essence of his argument: if you only study individuals, you miss the macro effects.He was especially skeptical of the way media covered the Baby's First Years study, which found no measurable difference in children's brain development after four years of $333 monthly payments. “That's a null result, not a failure,” Scott said. “It doesn't mean UBI doesn't work. It just means we didn't see differences yet. Impacts often show up later in life.”He also noted that measuring brain development via EEG scans is an odd and narrow metric. “Maybe families were happier. Maybe they bought what they needed. That still matters.”The Secret Study and New FrontiersScott hinted that a major new study is underway. “There's a study I can't talk about,” he said, smiling, “but it's looking at something no other experiment has looked at. I'm excited for those results.”He also mentioned Jeff Atwood (co-founder of Stack Overflow) is funding a $50 million set of county-level pilots, focusing on rural areas. “That's exciting,” Scott said. “It's a different political slice, and it's potentially saturation-like.”Globally, he's watching Thailand closely. “They announced they were going to do a negative income tax starting in 2027,” he said. “If that happens, they'd be the first country in the world to have a basic income guarantee. It could reduce poverty by over 90%.”Then he sighed. “But the day after they announced it, their prime minister got fired. So who knows.”ITSA Foundation: Building UBI From the Ground UpScott's not just theorizing anymore. His ITSA Foundation is taking action with two ambitious projects launching next year.First, the Bootstraps documentary series, which follows families receiving a basic income to humanize the policy through storytelling. “Storytelling is key,” he said. “People need to feel it, not just read data.”Second, the Comingle app, which will create what he calls “a small basic income floor of around $50 per week without waiting for government.”“You can create it yourself, through community pooling,” he said. “If Bill Gates joined Comingle and put 7% of his income in, everyone's income would go up. Don't worry about him getting $50 a week—everyone benefits.”It's the kind of practical experimentation the movement needs: bottom-up systems proving that shared prosperity can be engineered today, not someday.Reflections: The Hard Politics of Intelligent ReformAfter the interview ended, I stayed live on the stream to share a few personal reflections—some of them, frankly, tinged with frustration.I told my audience that I'm a believer in two three-letter acronyms: UBI and RCV (ranked choice voting). I have conviction that both are essential for a healthier democracy and a fairer economy. Yet it's maddening how little traction they get compared to what dominates our discourse.This morning, I argued politics with another MAGA acquaintance on WhatsApp. He was fired up about “the trans agenda” and “illegals.” When I asked what he thought about RCV or UBI, he admitted he didn't know what they were.And that, I said, is the tragedy. Many voters are animated by cultural wedge issues that barely affect their lives, while transformative structural reforms barely register. People will march for hours over trans athletes, but not over gerrymandering, open primaries, or the collapse of middle-class livelihoods.Maybe that's why Scott is investing in storytelling. “You have to boil this down into a bumper sticker,” I said. “Or a story.” Policy briefs won't cut through a media ecosystem optimized for outrage.It's sobering to realize how little energy we allocate to existential issues—like the sustainability of democracy or the viability of a middle-class life in an AI-driven economy—compared to the performative culture wars that dominate cable news.A Political System Addicted to DistractionI sometimes wonder if America is capable of solving long-term problems anymore. We have the tools and the talent, but not the attention span.We obsess over symbolic fights while the foundations rot. Closed primaries keep extremists in power. Gerrymandered districts ensure incumbents never lose. The electoral incentives all point toward division, not solutions.UBI and RCV are, in many ways, tests of whether we can think systemically again—about incentives, about fairness, about the structural forces shaping our future. And right now, the answer seems to be: not yet.As I told my audience, “It's sad that people will march for red-meat issues where government isn't even the decisive actor, while ignoring how broken the system itself has become.”The AI asteroid is heading straight for us. Millions of jobs—white-collar jobs—are on the chopping block. And neither party is talking seriously about it. Not Trump, not Schumer, not Newsom. Maybe Andrew Yang. Maybe Buttigieg. Maybe Bernie. But as a national conversation? Crickets.What's Next: Awakening or DenialMy optimism, if you can call it that, lies in inevitability. The pain will broaden until reform becomes unavoidable. Middle-class professionals will begin to experience the same precarity that working-class Americans have faced for decades.The good news is that when comfortable people get uncomfortable, politics shifts. The bad news is that it often takes crisis to get there.UBI isn't charity. It's infrastructure for an economy that no longer guarantees stability through employment. It's the plumbing of a post-industrial democracy.Scott put it best when he said: “You have to make sure everyone actually gets basic income so you have that cash. That can feed demand for new jobs. Without it, demand falls, inequality grows, and democracy erodes.”A Call to the NerdsAs we wrapped, I asked Scott how people could stay involved. “Sign up at ItsaFoundation.org,” he said. “Subscribe to the newsletter. Next year we'll have the Bootstraps docu-series, the Comingle app, and events across the country to organize communities.”I told him I'd be cheering him on. Because, frankly, the next five years are going to test whether America is still capable of rational self-government—or if we've outsourced that too.If you've made it this far into this post, you're probably one of the few people left who actually cares about data, ideas, and structural reform. You're a nerd. And that's a good thing.But as I told my audience at the end of the livestream: being a nerd isn't enough. We need to organize, support, and amplify. If we don't, the algorithms will drown out the quiet voices of reason.So if you value this kind of long-form conversation—the kind you won't find on cable news—please consider becoming a Nerds for Humanity YouTube channel member. Memberships help cover the operating costs of the livestream and keep these discussions going. Members also get shout-outs on every show as a thank-you for keeping independent, data-driven political analysis alive.And if you can't join as a member, the next best thing you can do is like, share, and comment. That helps the algorithm surface this content to others who might just be waking up to the same questions we've been asking for years.Bye nerds. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdsforhumanity.substack.com

This week, the gang dives into a grim economic landscape, tackling the week's bad news with their signature candor before scraping for some silver linings. The bad news hits hard: the U.S. government shutdown, now in its eighth day, is costing $7-15 billion weekly, furloughing 1.9 million workers and delaying critical jobs data, with ADP and Moody's signaling near-zero job growth in September, concentrated in healthcare and large firms. American farmers face bankruptcy risks as tariffs inflate prices and competitors like Argentina and Brazil snag deals with China. J.P. Morgan pegs recession odds at 40% by year-end, and tech stocks, puffed up by AI hype, teeter on the edge of a bust. Chad rants about tariffs, ICE raids, and H1B visa hikes pushing talent away, calling the economy “cataclysmic,” while J.T. laments the understated jobs crisis, with six-figure earners jobless for months. Joel highlights the plight of farmers, noting the regressive impact of tariffs on the poor and the absurdity of subsidizing competitors like Argentina. Switching to good news, the trio finds some hope: Upwork's CEO Hayden Brown reports a 50%+ surge in demand for AI skills like prompt engineering, with Gen Z poised to benefit from freelance opportunities. A Yale study suggests ChatGPT hasn't yet disrupted U.S. jobs significantly, and Workday's expanded real estate footprint and Netflix's $700,000 AI product manager role signal niche growth. J.T. sees promise in fractional work for seasoned professionals, while Chad warns AI is quietly automating tasks (like scheduling at GM, cutting 100+ jobs) and questions the longevity of roles like prompt engineering. Joel agrees, likening AI jobs to short-lived 90s webmaster roles, predicting they'll train systems to replace themselves.The episode also covers LinkedIn's lawsuit against Pro APIs for scraping millions of profiles with fake accounts, a growing headache as AI amplifies such schemes, and the launch of Filament, a $10.7M-funded, invite-only LinkedIn rival that Chad dismisses as redundant given existing group chats on WhatsApp and Slack. Finally, they tackle Gen X's financial woes, with only 25% holding retirement accounts and student debt crushing the rest. J.T. sees universal basic income (UBI) as a potential bridge for Gen X to pivot careers, but Joel balks at the idea, citing their fiercely independent ethos, while Chad ties the crisis to the shift from pensions to 401ks and broader systemic failures. The episode closes with a heated debate on whether UBI or corporate reinvestment in communities could stem the tide, leaving listeners with a mix of grim realities and cautious optimism for a creative, freelance-driven future. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Fall Vibes 03:32 - Shout Outs and Remembrances 09:51 - Economic Concerns and Job Market Analysis 18:57 - AI and Job Market Dynamics 27:31 - LinkedIn Lawsuit and Professional Networking 47:44 - Gen X Financial Challenges and UBI Discussion

Join Tommy Shaughnessy as he speaks with Mike McCormick, founder of Halcyon, about the urgent intersection of AI acceleration and safety. Mike shares his path from venture capital to launching a hybrid nonprofit–fund model focused on securing advanced AI systems. They dive into mechanistic interpretability, global competition for AGI, and what a safe superintelligence future could look like. Can we build superintelligence safely? How do we balance innovation with existential risk? And what happens to humanity when AGI arrives?Halcyon Futures: https://halcyonfutures.org

Send us a textUberall's CTO Ana Martinez joins Greg Sterling & Mike Blumenthal to reveal how the company is going “AI native with their Local Platform location management.” From internal culture shifts to new client-facing tools like UBI and Location Performance Score, learn how AI is reshaping products, teams, and customer expectations.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

Episode 23 of The Basic Income Show!Read: https://scottsantens.substack.com/p/the-reports-of-ubis-death-are-greatlyChapters:00:00 Plugging my newest article03:56 Comingle and Bootstraps updates08:20 Boulder, CO results20:58 Alameda, CA results33:06 Ithaca, NY results47:34 New Mexico launches universal childcare51:03 Flint, MI results1:02:51 New Jersey child poverty report1:08:20 New results from Ireland1:23:25 New results from Finland1:29:03 Child allowance average1:32:46 Tempe, AZ South Park pilot1:34:08 OutroSummary:This conversation delves into six recent studies of UBI via just released guaranteed basic income pilot results. The hosts discuss the psychological benefits of UBI, including increased hope and a sense of mattering, while also addressing in response to a viewer question the potential of cryptocurrency in funding these initiatives. They highlight the importance of community support and the positive outcomes observed in various UBI pilot programs, emphasizing the need for flexible support systems for caregivers and the broader implications of financial stability on mental health. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of universal basic income (UBI) and its implications on society, particularly focusing on recent developments in universal childcare programs, the RX Kids initiative in Flint, Michigan, and new health results of Finland's basic income study. They explore the positive outcomes of these programs on mental health, economic stability, and the arts, emphasizing the importance of universality in social support systems. The discussion also touches on the economic value of creativity and the need for a more comprehensive understanding of societal benefits beyond traditional metrics like GDP.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332US guaranteed basic income pilot result summaries:https://www.guaranteedincomeworks.org/researchFor more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Dorothy Krahn, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

What if blockchain technology could emancipate us rather than just enrich speculators? In this wide-ranging conversation with Victor Vernissage, researcher, economist, and founder of Humanode.io, we explore how emerging technologies might transform our economic systems if deployed with democratic values rather than purely capitalist structures."Crypto is mostly about speculation. It's the main use case right now," Victor explains, cutting through the hype to address fundamental issues with current blockchain implementations. He argues that most systems remain "purely plutocratic, oligarchic, capitalistic structures where the more money you have, the more power you have," despite revolutionary potential for something entirely different. The discussion challenges widespread economic illiteracy underlying many blockchain projects, with Victor boldly stating that "neoclassical economics is complete bullshit" that fails to model real-world complexity.We venture into fascinating territory when discussing how blockchain and AI technologies intersect. Victor outlines four major possibilities: decentralized AI computation keeping conversations private rather than corporate-controlled; autonomous AI agents that can trade independently; governance systems for artificial intelligence; and new economic structures for a world where AI displaces human workers. Humanode specifically focuses on creating "one human, one vote" governance systems using biometrics to verify unique identities without compromising privacy.Perhaps most revolutionary is the potential for wealth redistribution through technology. Victor describes how AI agents conducting transactions generate fees, which typically flow to wealthy validators. However, with systems like Humanode, these fees could instead be distributed equally among participants, creating "not money for nothing, but money for something" – a new economic model beyond traditional UBI concepts.The conversation ultimately reveals that our technological future isn't predetermined. While current implementations often reinforce existing power structures, these technologies could create more democratic, equitable systems if implemented differently. The question isn't whether technology will transform society, but whether we'll allow that transformation to serve humanity or exploit it.Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about economics and technology? Listen now, then join the conversation about building a more democratic digital future.Send us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Kaka Balli Punjabi Podcast, your go-to space for raw conversations, future ideas, and Punjabi perspectives on global issues. In today's deep-dive, I sit down with Ajaydeep Singh Dhaliwal and Ajeet Chahal to decode the biggest challenges and opportunities of our time – from Artificial Intelligence taking over jobs to the Dyson Sphere dream of unlimited power.

Episode 22 of The Basic Income Show!Could Thailand be the first to UBI?Chapters:00:00 Thailand Announces Negative Income Tax in 202719:27 Conrad's Trip To Brazil for the 2025 BIEN Congress26:07 UBI will mean more games like Hollow Knight: Silksong32:56 Cat Subways in a UBI Future45:50 Robert Reich Prescribes UBI50:54 Sam Altman Mentions UBI Again53:43 $10,000 a Month in UBI??58:48 Mexico Drops Poverty by 26% via Universal Pensions1:02:40 Yes, Cash Transfers Work Says The Atlantic's Annie Lowrey1:16:05 New Version of UBIdata1:31:28 Concluding RemarksSummary:In this conversation, the hosts discuss the recent announcement by Thailand to implement a negative income tax in 2027, exploring its implications for poverty reduction and economic reform. They delve into the similarities and differences between Universal Basic Income (UBI) and Negative Income Tax (NIT), emphasizing the importance of real-time financial support during crises. The conversation also touches on the political challenges of sustaining such programs, the potential economic effects, and the role of community engagement in advocating for basic income. Additionally, they highlight how financial security can unleash human creativity and potential, leading to innovative projects and a more fulfilling society. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the pervasive stress related to financial planning and the potential for universal basic income (UBI) to alleviate this burden. They explore the public's growing demand for UBI, especially in light of economic disruptions caused by AI. The conversation also touches on the feasibility of high UBI amounts, evidence from successful cash transfer programs in Mexico, and the counterarguments against UBI that have emerged recently. The speakers emphasize the importance of cash transfers in reducing poverty and the need for comprehensive data to support UBI initiatives.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

Fed cut 25 bps; panel debates politics creeping into policy and what it means for risk assetsTrump nominee Stephen Miran and the floated “third mandate” to “moderate long-term rates” seen as soft yield-curve controlCPI data quality questioned: imputation/estimates are rising while lived costs outpace headline CPIHousing at peak unaffordability; searches for mortgage help, rent trouble, and credit-card stress are surgingLabor mixed: manufacturing jobs slipping; job openings back near 2019 while S&P hovers near ATHsMoody's recession risk ~48%—yet hosts note policymakers rarely tolerate prolonged market drawdownsPanel takeaway: despite macro cracks, being long scarce/risk assets (Bitcoin, equities, real estate, gold) generally wins vs. timing downturnsBoomers' home-equity windfall vs. younger generations sparks debate on “corrective” policies/UBI and the role of Bitcoin in restoring fairnessBitcoin treasury companies: PIPE unlock overhangs (e.g., Sequans, Nakamoto) create churn, but industry likely broadens beyond MSTRCory Klippsten's “tranching” frame: packaging Bitcoin exposure into debt/equity slices is pulling new capital into BTC and will scale Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

The Reports of UBI's Death Are Greatly Exaggerated: The Mountain of Positive Results vs. Pandemic-Era NullsIn this episode, I read through my newest essay on scottsantens.substack.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:25 Overview03:05 The Pandemic Happened09:44 The U is Universal14:25 The Household Size Problem18:02 Prevention vs Treatment22:18 Time is a Factor26:22 The Control Group Problem30:17 Evidence For Thee But Not For Me34:58 Missing the Forest For the Trees40:48 There's More to Poverty Than Brainwaves46:12 ConclusionSummary:This essay audits the evidence that actually maps to UBI—per-person, saturation-site, long-duration designs with clean controls—and shows consistent gains in poverty reduction, mental and physical health, crime, education, and labor-market functioning.Key threads: COVID-19 as a confound; universality vs scattered pilots; household-size scaling; prevention vs treatment; time-horizon effects; control-group and benefit-interaction problems; marginal tax rate traps in SSI/SNAP/housing; cash vs in-kind efficiency (MVPF).Referenced cases and pilots: Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend; Stockton SEED; Chelsea Eats; Denver Basic Income Project; OpenResearch UBI Study (ORUS); Baby's First Years; Finland and Germany basic income studies; Dauphin, Manitoba (MINCOME); India saturation pilots; Namibia village UBI; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians dividends; EITC and CTC; Bolsa Família.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensSpecial thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

What if the solution to AI-driven unemployment isn't government handouts, but finally getting paid for the data you've been giving away for free?In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Amelia Green discusses with Nellie Wartoft how traditional UBI pilots fail due to unsustainable government funding, why tech giants are making record profits from our personal data, and her revolutionary approach to creating a self-funded universal basic income by treating data as personal assets that citizens can monetize.Connect with Amelia Green and U-BI:- Follow us or DM us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-bi-impact/- Sign up for the Newsletter through our Website: UBIImpact.com Connect with:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com

Today's conversation was about a topic I've covered a few times now: Universal Basic Income (UBI). Most of my work on UBI has been about its benefits, especially how it can be used as a tool for poverty alleviation. And while I think the economic rationale for UBI justifies itself, others make a more ethical appeal to its justification. The more heterodox side of the left tends to focus on the morality of its economic policies, why it is wrong to have homelessness, malnutrition, and destitution in affluent societies. I think this can be seen in the appeal of figures like Bernie Sanders or even the newest Pope. So what are the ethical considerations for UBI? Why is it not only right, but just, to give people a guaranteed income? Are there any downsides to it? Or, does having a universal guaranteed income create a backstop to poverty and a path towards a Jeffersonian self-sufficiency?My guest today helps us answer these questions and navigate the philosophical justifications for UBI globally. Dr. Karl Widerquist, a philosopher, activist, and economist from Georgetown University, specializes in political philosophy. Much of Dr. Widerquist's work focuses on conceptions of justice and freedom, and how they can be enhanced by UBI. His research has been published in journals such as Basic Income Studies and Ethical Perspectives, and he has authored several books, such as The Problem of Property, Prehistoric Myths in Modern Political Philosophy, and The Ethics and Economics of the Basic Income Guarantee. He is the cofounder of the US Basic Income Guarantee (USBIG), an organization that hosts discussions and promotes UBI policy in America. He is part of the left-libertarian wing of the spectrum, and reminded me a lot about my conversation with Martin Jacobsen earlier in the year. Dr. Widerquist earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan, and two PhDs, one from the City University of New York in Economics, and the other from Oxford in Politics. Together, we discussed criticisms of UBI, why UBI doesn't quite fit in the right-left political spectrum, and where the future of UBI is headed. To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: https://www.hgsss.org/

32 Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom.Nolite timere pusillus grex, quia complacuit Patri vestro dare vobis regnum. 33 Sell what you possess and give alms. Make to yourselves bags which grow not old, a treasure in heaven which faileth not: where no thief approacheth, nor moth corrupteth.Vendite quae possidetis, et date eleemosynam. Facite vobis sacculos, qui non veterascunt, thesaurum non deficientem in caelis : quo fur non appropriat, neque tinea corrumpit. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Ubi enim thesaurus vester est, ibi et cor vestrum erit.From his childhood St Nicholas was a model of virtue and innocence. He entered the Order of St Augustine and became a famous preacher. He died A.D. 1310.

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Lawyer Lisa joins us for a great chat about the state of the world in regards to speech suppression, and the ongoing tyranny.   We talk about speech restriction, pulling apart society, culling lawyers, politicization, Real 411, the One Globalist Beast System, what is happening with aFLD, the ai push into technical interoperability, immigration, protest zones, central banks, the upcoming war between Canada and USA, the Group of 30, Luciferianism, the UN Migration Compact and Carney and Eurasia.   In the last part we get into the DNA - Declaration of North America, new Bill of Rights, Bill C293 kill bill campaign, Elections Canada asking questions, UBI, CBDC, GFANS, Tariffs, Christianity, Selling man to man, the Green scam war crimes, smart city infrastructure, Trans rights to transhumanism, recency bias and ghost cities in China.   Lawyer who has practiced as a litigator. I've run my own firm and done large file litigation including files against the government and class action work. https://lawyerlisa.substack.com/p/diana-carney-gerald-butts-ian-bremmer?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1287362&post_id=172786867&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=24pqe&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://www.amazon.ca/WORLD-MUTE-Committees-Destroying-Eliminating-ebook/dp/B0F8RC4PTD   completestreetsforcanada.ca   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com 

Brian White discusses EVs, batteries, solar, and engineering daily on his channel @futureaza. So it's an honor to talk about his insights on:* Tesla Investing and Diversification* Global EV Market and Competition* Invest more in Autonomous Trucking and Semis:* AI, Abundance, and Future Societyand more…Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CEfe1724G1cEpisode Highlights:[00:02-07:01] From banking to tesla investor[07:02-09:00] Tesla outperforms the S&P[09:01-11:00] Diversification Wins[11:01-13:56] Beyond Tesla: EVs in China[13:57-16:58] EVs in Mexico and Nepal[16:59-19:00] Autonomous Future, Optimus[19:01-22:26] Future of Engineering - Railways, Maglev[22:27-26:00] Humanity's loss[26:01-29:00] Debate between Abundance and UBI[29:01-32:00] The Passion Economy[32:01-40:43] Specialists vs. Generalists, Dojo Dilemma[40:44-42:39] Final thoughtsSpecial Mentions:* Elon Musk, Walter Isaacson, Franz von Holzhausen, John Cleese* Tesla (including Semi, Megapack, Optimus, Robotaxi, Dojo)* Kathy Wood and ARK Invest* Palantir, BYD, The Seal* Companies: SpaceX, Neuralink, Nvidia, Samsung, TSMC* Locations/Events: Shanghai Auto Show, Fully Charged event in Farnborough, Mexico City, Nepal***Start taking action right NOW!

Episode 21 of The Basic Income Show!UBI is in High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!Chapters:00:00 The Basic Income Show at SXSW03:37 Basic Income for the Arts public consultation05:17 Guaranteed Basic Income in Palm Springs10:32 Guaranteed Basic Income in Los Angeles12:16 Institutional Fears of Trump17:56 Bright children in low-income homes study21:02 Could Malaysia win the UBI race?22:40 UBI legislation introduced in Colombia35:50 UBI scene in High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World56:20 Basic Income for Farmers in the UK57:17 Basic Income versus UBI1:03:15 Universality helps prevent corruption1:04:46 Neurodivergence and Bureaucracy1:10:37 Crime and the National Guard in DC1:15:35 Americans spend 4 hours a day thinking about money1:19:35 Patreon SupportersSummary:In this episode of The Basic Income Show, Scott Santens, Conrad Shaw, and Josh Worth cover major new developments in Universal Basic Income (UBI) policy, research, and culture. They discuss the Bootstraps docu-series heading to South by Southwest, Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts consultation, and new Guaranteed Basic Income pilots in Palm Springs and Los Angeles. The hosts examine institutional fears of Trump, a new study on bright children in low-income households, and Malaysia's bold push that could make it the first nation with a true UBI. They also explore UBI legislation in Colombia, a UK program for farmers, and the importance of universality in preventing corruption. Alongside these updates, the team dives into how anime (High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World) depicts UBI, the struggles of neurodivergent people navigating bureaucracy, and the reality that Americans spend four hours a day worrying about money. This wide-ranging conversation blends news, culture, and research to highlight why UBI remains one of the most urgent and transformative policies of our time.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

On this episode of Right on Radio host Jeff is joined by John Brisson of "We've Read the Document" for a wide-ranging news update and analysis of recent political and geopolitical developments. The show opens with the Word on Word segment, where Jeff and listeners choose between two Bible verses — Deuteronomy 31:8 and Isaiah 26:3 — and discuss the role of hope, steadfast mind, and trust in turbulent times. Jeff and John dissect a packed presidential press conference: debates over Trump's health, claims about Operation Warp Speed and its military logistics, and the media narratives around chronic venous insufficiency and heart concerns. They explore allegations linking pandemic programs to deeper operations (Operation Tiberius, Palantir connections), the political theater of the Oval Office (symbolism of ties and when leaders don't wear them), and how predictive programming and choreography shape public perception. The conversation turns to possible preparations for accountability actions: references to “burn bags” and hidden documents, Tulsi Gabbard's remarks, talk of prosecutions and military legal structures (JAG), the specter of martial law and tribunals, and the rhetoric around capital punishment for violence in the Capitol. Jeff and John debate timelines and motives, including a prediction to watch mid-September for consequential developments. International threads include the arrest of El Mayo (Sinaloa cartel), the prospect of declaring Mexico and other nations as narco states, potential military actions in Latin America, and diplomatic theater surrounding a planned Trump meeting with King Charles. They also cover Denmark's recent actions related to COVID operations in Greenland and the broader push to expose global networks tied to trafficking and corruption. Financial and technological shifts are discussed at length: talk of charging George Soros under RICO, Elon Musk's provocative posts, the rumored launch of a Trump-linked stablecoin (World Liberty Financial), and the larger “wealth transfer” narrative tied to AI, robotics, and a nascent digital monetary system — with debate about freedoms, UBI, and the risks of centralized digital control. Throughout, Jeff and John compare differing interpretations — from Trump-as-forerunner to Trump-as-Antichrist — arguing theology, prophecy, and practical consequences while cautioning about who holds power when justice is meted out. The episode closes by inviting listeners to join Right on Radio's Telegram communities and nightly prayer calls, with John sharing where to find his research and channels for continued conversation. Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

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[01:02:23] USDA Subsidies for Solar on FarmlandUSDA's history of paying farmers to cover fertile land with solar panels is exposed, raising food cost concerns and linking to global green energy agendas. [01:07:37] Renewables, Grid Instability & Texas FreezeExplains how reliance on solar/wind caused Texas grid failures, drawing parallels with UK policies and arguing this is part of a coordinated global plan. [01:10:15] New Jersey Green Energy BacklashGovernor Murphy's energy plan sparks pushback as electricity costs skyrocket, with Democrats fleeing the policy ahead of elections. [01:13:41] AI Data Centers Fueling Energy CrisisRapid expansion of AI computing is blamed for tripling demand, worsening grid instability, and hiking business and household electricity bills. [01:24:32] AI Energy Use & Government SilenceSegment explores how ChatGPT-5 may use up to 20x more energy than earlier models. Despite climate rhetoric, regulators hide AI's electricity and water consumption because the state values AI's surveillance and control powers. [01:29:09] Inflation Lies & Rising CostsVegetables up 40%, coffee 25%, electricity climbing faster than inflation — but official stats mask reality. Trump pressures the Fed to drop rates while hidden costs distort the economy. [01:32:34] Data Centers & Universal Basic Income PushMassive power demand from AI/data centers spikes household electricity bills. Discussion links technocracy and neo-Marxist thinking, framing UBI as a tool for control rather than relief. [01:35:01] Karl Marx, Satan & Ideological RotDeep dive into Karl Marx's satanic writings and plays like Oulinem, tying communism's roots to spiritual rebellion and destruction. [01:41:11] Communitarianism & Smart Cities DeceptionExplains how technocracy is rebranded as “communitarianism” to sell surveillance, digital ID, and smart city control as “community-driven” initiatives, masking authoritarian goals. [02:05:11] Lisa Cook Mortgage CaseAllegations that Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed two “primary residences” to secure better mortgage terms, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. [02:08:26] Musk Backs VanceElon Musk abandons third-party flirtation and throws support behind J.D. Vance, framed as cementing Silicon Valley/Thiel technocracy ties. [02:19:44] GOP Closet ScandalsReports of Grindr spikes at GOP events fuel arguments about hypocrisy in a party accused of shielding abusers while posturing on morality. [02:42:17] Glyphosate & GagsNova Scotia approves mass glyphosate spraying while curbing public access; paralleled with EU “media freedom” rules forcing platforms to boost establishment outlets. [02:57:24] Stablecoin Power GrabStablecoins and Tether framed as Trojan horses for bank surveillance, interest extraction, and eventual replacement of local cash economies. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

[01:02:23] USDA Subsidies for Solar on FarmlandUSDA's history of paying farmers to cover fertile land with solar panels is exposed, raising food cost concerns and linking to global green energy agendas. [01:07:37] Renewables, Grid Instability & Texas FreezeExplains how reliance on solar/wind caused Texas grid failures, drawing parallels with UK policies and arguing this is part of a coordinated global plan. [01:10:15] New Jersey Green Energy BacklashGovernor Murphy's energy plan sparks pushback as electricity costs skyrocket, with Democrats fleeing the policy ahead of elections. [01:13:41] AI Data Centers Fueling Energy CrisisRapid expansion of AI computing is blamed for tripling demand, worsening grid instability, and hiking business and household electricity bills. [01:24:32] AI Energy Use & Government SilenceSegment explores how ChatGPT-5 may use up to 20x more energy than earlier models. Despite climate rhetoric, regulators hide AI's electricity and water consumption because the state values AI's surveillance and control powers. [01:29:09] Inflation Lies & Rising CostsVegetables up 40%, coffee 25%, electricity climbing faster than inflation — but official stats mask reality. Trump pressures the Fed to drop rates while hidden costs distort the economy. [01:32:34] Data Centers & Universal Basic Income PushMassive power demand from AI/data centers spikes household electricity bills. Discussion links technocracy and neo-Marxist thinking, framing UBI as a tool for control rather than relief. [01:35:01] Karl Marx, Satan & Ideological RotDeep dive into Karl Marx's satanic writings and plays like Oulinem, tying communism's roots to spiritual rebellion and destruction. [01:41:11] Communitarianism & Smart Cities DeceptionExplains how technocracy is rebranded as “communitarianism” to sell surveillance, digital ID, and smart city control as “community-driven” initiatives, masking authoritarian goals. [02:05:11] Lisa Cook Mortgage CaseAllegations that Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed two “primary residences” to secure better mortgage terms, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. [02:08:26] Musk Backs VanceElon Musk abandons third-party flirtation and throws support behind J.D. Vance, framed as cementing Silicon Valley/Thiel technocracy ties. [02:19:44] GOP Closet ScandalsReports of Grindr spikes at GOP events fuel arguments about hypocrisy in a party accused of shielding abusers while posturing on morality. [02:42:17] Glyphosate & GagsNova Scotia approves mass glyphosate spraying while curbing public access; paralleled with EU “media freedom” rules forcing platforms to boost establishment outlets. [02:57:24] Stablecoin Power GrabStablecoins and Tether framed as Trojan horses for bank surveillance, interest extraction, and eventual replacement of local cash economies. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

David explains why A.I. could make Universal Basic Income (UBI) a reality sooner than you think. As machines take over more jobs—especially white-collar ones—we may need a new safety net just to keep society stable. Why UBI is no longer a fringe idea but a serious policy being considered in Washington. It promises monthly cash payments to every adult, regardless of their job or income. David highlights the staggering cost of UBI if implemented today. At $12,000 per adult annually, the total price tag would hit $3.1 trillion a year—equal to all Social Security and Medicare spending combined. How to wrap your head around what that means for taxes. To fund UBI, the government would need to raise taxes by at least seven percentage points across the board. David shares what that looks like in real life. If you're in the 22% tax bracket now, that could jump to 29%—even before you factor in state taxes or future hikes. With rising national debt and shrinking tax bases due to A.I., David believes higher taxes may become the new normal. David explains how this affects your retirement plan. If you're deferring taxes in a traditional IRA or 401(k), you may be setting yourself up for a bigger tax hit down the road. How to avoid that painful surprise later. Today's low tax rates could be the best deal you'll ever get—so delaying taxes could mean missing the window. David shares the smart move more Americans should be making right now. Start shifting money into tax-free accounts like Roth IRAs while the current tax laws still work in your favor. David covers a powerful example to bring this to life. Imagine you're 55 with $1 million in a traditional IRA and expect to pay 22% in taxes. If taxes go up by 20 points in the next decade, you could lose hundreds of thousands more to the IRS than you need to. Why waiting for retirement to convert to Roth might be a big mistake. The longer you wait, the larger your account grows—and the more you'll owe when rates are higher. How to protect yourself from what David calls a “perfect storm” of higher taxes and shrinking benefits. You can't control what Congress does—but you can control where and how your money grows.     Mentioned in this episode: David's national bestselling book: The Guru Gap: How America's Financial Gurus Are Leading You Astray, and How to Get Back on Track DavidMcKnight.com DavidMcKnightBooks.com PowerOfZero.com (free video series) @mcknightandco on Twitter  @davidcmcknight on Instagram David McKnight on YouTube Get David's Tax-free Tool Kit at taxfreetoolkit.com

Hour 1 for 8/18/25 Drew and Dr. Charles Camosy covered if we can put the AI genie back in the bottle (2:57), transhumanism (14:00), and UBI (20:21). Then, Harry J. Kazianis covered the Trump-Putin Summit and Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy (29:03). Then, Drew covered the miraculous story of Maureen Diagn (41:08). Links: https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/ Harry Kazianis - https://x.com/GrecianFormula https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/265997/catholic-bioethics-expert-on-ai-it-s-not-too-late-to-put-the-genie-back-in-the-bottle https://x.com/CCamosy

As AI technology continues to displace large segments of the U.S. workforce, universal basic income (UBI) is moving from theory to potential reality. Jefferey explores what the studies reveal about the societal impact of such programs and how they may pave the way for government-controlled digital currencies, which could include troubling features like expiration dates and restrictions on how and where the money can be spent.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by Dwarkesh Patel and Noah Smith to explore one of the biggest questions in tech: what exactly is artificial general intelligence (AGI), and how close are we to achieving it?They break down:Competing definitions of AGI — economic vs. cognitive vs. “godlike”Why reasoning alone isn't enough — and what capabilities models still lackThe debate over substitution vs. complementarity between AI and human laborWhat an AI-saturated economy might look like — from growth projections to UBI, sovereign wealth funds, and galaxy-colonizing robotsHow AGI could reshape global power, geopolitics, and the future of workAlong the way, they tackle failed predictions, surprising AI limitations, and the philosophical and economic consequences of building machines that think, and perhaps one day, act, like us. Timecodes: 0:00 Intro0:33 Defining AGI and General Intelligence2:38 Human and AI Capabilities Compared7:00 AI Replacing Jobs and Shifting Employment15:00 Economic Growth Trajectories After AGI17:15 Consumer Demand in an AI-Driven Economy31:00 Redistribution, UBI, and the Future of Income31:58 Human Roles and the Evolving Meaning of Work41:21 Technology, Society, and the Human Future45:43 AGI Timelines and Forecasting Horizons54:04 The Challenge of Predicting AI's Path57:37 Nationalization, Geopolitics, and the Global AI Race1:07:10 Brand and Network Effects in AI Dominance1:09:31 Final Thoughts  Resources: Find Dwarkesh on X: https://x.com/dwarkesh_spFind Dwarkesh on YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/DwarkeshPatelSubscribe to Dwarkesh's Substack: https://www.dwarkesh.com/Find Noah on X: https://x.com/noahpinionSubscribe to Noah's Substack: https://www.noahpinion.blog/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Triffon from down under joins us for a chat about Commonwealth tyranny and how ancient mysteries and interesting in cataclysmic cycles plays a part in this.   We talk about conspiracy 101, what happened in 2022, the Vatican, MK and Paperclip, flags, UBI and the three new classes, new censorship initiatives in our respective countries, the test, the camps, being cancelled and Australia's attempt at a convoy shafted by controlled op politicians. The Cycle is Up.   In the second half we get into those in control failing up, Trump and Tulsi, WW3 and AI, the next distraction, Ultra-terrestrials, Disclosure, New Age, the ultimate test, soul traps and ascension, ancients tracking cataclysm, theories on the moon and the builder culture.   By day Triffon is a Logistics Specialist, Business Development Manager and Teacher specialising in Adult Education. By night he is the Host of the Unlocking the Code Podcast, Megalith Hunter, Truth Seeker, Conspiracy Theorist and devotee of the Ancient Mysteries...  https://youtube.com/@unlockingthecodepodcast1653?si=uBYf1Wq9Uxik7M-8 https://open.spotify.com/show/6035TznjpIX4GEqLQJLPdn?si=xX7Yyl83SyGTE09qCg3X4Q https://www.facebook.com/unlockingthecode?rdid=M9tEBaKPDks9dFIx&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1E7YgRsDfG%2F https://www.instagram.com/unlockingthecode   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com 

This week Brett interview he founder of the world's first data savings account and data wallet ecosystem, Andre Vellozo of Drumwave. Vellozo makes a compelling case that GDPR and data privacy regulations won't work in the age of AI, that we need data ownership structures and the ability to monetize our data, especially related to digital twin models like AI-based healthcare. Drumwave maintains that owning your own data and deploying it in the emerging autonomous world might eliminate the need for UBI and other such proposals. Do you know where your data is? 

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I've got so many friends right now in one of the most popular and lucrative spaces.....   They're making sick money.......   One friend does $2M a week in stem cell sales.    Another just sold his company for $50M.    Peptides.    Testosterone and Estrogen replacement therapy.    Why do I tell you this?    In the coming few months, I'm going to make a move in this space.    I've worked hard and built companies.    And I want to be around for a very long time to enjoy what I have.    If AI is going to replace us all and create a world of Universal Basic Income, we're going to need to be in the best health in our lives.     I may as well invest in that sector so I don't have to only rely on UBI.    I have another friend who sold his company at 55 and had a heart attack.    One of my first mentors told me the biggest regret he had was quitting working out.     He was never able to get back to it because he had let it go.    Remember, Health is Wealth.    You can still move and enjoy the mobility of the world if you start preparing today.    Get to work.    About the ReWire Podcast   The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/   Rise Above

This episode delves into the implications of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and AI automation on society and the economy. It discusses how $2,000 per month UBI might seem like a relief but is actually a form of containment, keeping people compliant while tech industries quietly replace human jobs. Silicon Valley's advances in automation, from robotic kitchens to AI customer service, are side-lining human participation. The episode warns that UBI could inflate the housing market and create a 'useless class' of people the economy no longer needs. As prices adjust to absorb UBI, only those who control assets will thrive. The discussion draws from examples like the Stockton, California UBI pilot, suggesting that UBI could raise living costs without improving quality of life, pushing people to seek financial independence outside conventional systems. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear the shocking truth behind the dollars big drop, and how tariffs made America richer this year! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01:05:36 – 01:07:01 Elon Musk's Retro Diner: Shiny Chrome, Hollow FutureTesla's robot-run diner is mocked as a dystopian illusion of Americana. The segment highlights how elites destroy traditional culture, then rent it back as hollow nostalgia. 01:13:07 – 01:14:49 Dystopian “Future” Masks Population Control AgendaCommentary warns that AI, UBI, and technocratic infrastructure will render people obsolete. The system will offer comfort and control in exchange for freedom and fertility. 01:31:11 – 01:41:04 Investor's Mental Collapse Blamed on ChatGPT IndoctrinationA prominent AI investor publicly spirals into delusion after prolonged interaction with ChatGPT. The segment explores how AI validation of paranoia may induce psychosis, especially in isolated or obsessive minds. 02:04:27 – 02:05:07 Trump the Technocrat: Palantir, Wearables, and Surveillance StateTrump is accused of enabling technocracy by empowering Peter Thiel's networks, funding Palantir, advancing biometric surveillance, and promoting AI governance under the guise of innovation. 02:22:01 – 02:23:31 Fetterman and GOP Push Bill to Preserve Cash PaymentsSenators Fetterman and Cramer introduce legislation to ensure Americans can pay with cash—countering the rise of digital-only businesses and the push toward CBDCs. The host unexpectedly praises Fetterman for defending physical currency. 02:27:14 – 02:28:27 CBDCs Framed as CCP-Style Control GridLawmakers warn that U.S. politicians envy China's ability to turn off a citizen's access to basic services. The threat of CBDCs is described as a surveillance and punishment tool in waiting. 02:30:12 – 02:31:29 The Genius Act Lays Groundwork for Future CBDCsWhile marketed as pro-crypto, the Genius Act quietly enables a stablecoin system that critics say could evolve into state-controlled digital currency. Trump is accused of reversing his own anti-CBDC order by signing it. 02:37:19 – 02:41:05 Bitcoin Insider Profits While Dollar CollapsesTrump's Bitcoin advisor David Bailey sees a 640% return through companies adopting Bitcoin. The segment frames Bitcoin as an elite hedge and critiques the illusion of decentralization under technocratic control. 02:47:08 – 02:48:01 Crypto's Promise Undermined by Centralization and SurveillanceThe host warns that digital rights are being stripped in real time. Decentralized tools like crypto are being reshaped to serve elites through state-backed IDs, biometric surveillance, and Trojan horse legislation. 02:57:08 – 03:04:38 Trump Releases MLK Files to Distract From Epstein ScandalTrump's release of 230,000 FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. is framed as a red herring to deflect from Epstein revelations. The discussion accuses the administration of weaponizing declassified info to cover for elite crimes. 03:04:45 – 03:12:17 Trump's AI Fantasy of Arresting Obama Mocked as Fake ActionTrump shares an AI video depicting Obama's arrest. The segment ridicules him for posting “meme magic” instead of taking real action, likening it to fake pro-wrestling designed to distract from Epstein exposure and broken promises. 03:32:18 – 03:36:07 Lawsuit Accuses RFK Jr. of Breaking Vaccine Safety LawChildren's Health Defense sues HHS, alleging Kennedy violated the 1986 Vaccine Injury Act by failing to form a safety task force. Despite his rhetoric, the lawsuit claims RFK Jr. is ignoring legal obligations and betraying his past advocacy. 03:37:24 – 03:38:08 $5.2 Billion Paid Out Despite Vax Court ObstaclesDespite massive legal hurdles, over $5.2B has been paid out by the U.S. vaccine injury court. The segment argues this proves systemic harm and shows the pharma-friendly court setup still can't contain the fallout. 03:48:06 – 03:50:10 RFK Jr. Rejects WHO Power Grab but Pushes His Own SurveillanceKennedy rejects WHO's attempt to control public health policy globally—praised as a win for sovereignty. But he's critiqued for hypocrisy: wanting to stop international surveillance while pushing wearables and centralized health control domestically. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.