13 chapters across the catalog
The hosts examine the rise of "Info Mavericks" like Ben Shapiro, Jordan Peterson, and Dan Bongino following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. They describe a "Truth for Profit Complex" where mainstream-style production is applied to alternative narratives to capture market share. They argue these figures often become pieces in the very game they claim to deconstruct, fueling online conflict.
Strategy 17, "Defeat Them in Detail," involves sowing internal dissension. The hosts discuss the public rift between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro over Israel, as well as infighting involving Megyn Kelly. They suggest these divisions are ideological "joints" being exploited to weaken the conservative movement, with different factions vying for the "America First" brand.
The discussion opens with an analysis of the public dispute between Steven Crowder and the Daily Wire. Crowder's accusations regarding restrictive contract terms are linked to previous tensions involving Candace Owens, Kanye West, and the failed acquisition of the social media platform Parlor. The conflict highlights a shift in conservative media market shares and the pressures of social ostracization within these circles.
The Young Turks (TYT) reported on Alex Jones calling Ben Shapiro "Judas Iscariot," labeling it a deeply anti-Semitic trope. The discussion explores how the media uses accusations of anti-Semitism to deflect from legitimate criticisms of corporate donors. Cenk Uygur's commentary on "end times theology" and Christian support for Israel is highlighted as part of the broader media effort to frame the Crowder-Shapiro feud through a racial and religious lens.
Farris Wilks is identified as the pastor of the Assembly of Yahweh, a Messianic Jewish church in Cisco, Texas. The segment explores the controversy surrounding Messianic Judaism, which traditional Jewish denominations often view as a deceptive form of Evangelical Christianity. The hosts find it ironic that Ben Shapiro, an Orthodox Jew, is financially partnered with a family whose religious sect is often accused of "supersessionism" and proselytizing Jews.
Kanye West's agreement to acquire the social media platform Parler is linked to his relationship with Candace Owens and her husband, George Farmer, the CEO of Parlement Technologies. The hosts speculate on the business arrangement, suggesting it may be a "value for value" deal rather than a cash purchase. They discuss Owens' position at The Daily Wire and her shift toward cultural influence over traditional politics.
The hosts critique the media for only showing "hateful" imagery of Black Hebrew Israelites standing on street corners. They argue that figures like Ben Shapiro use this "low-hanging fruit" to dismiss the broader concept of Black Jewish identity. The segment highlights the difference between the diverse reality of Jews in Israel and the polarized imagery used in American media.
The discussion turns to Elon Musk's controversial social media post featuring a Hitler meme compared to Justin Trudeau. The hosts note that while such actions draw criticism, Musk's deep ties to the U.S. government through NASA and the Space Force provide him with a level of protection from being "canceled." They explore the intersection of corporate power and government intelligence agencies.
The hosts analyze debates between Candace Owens and Mark Lamont Hill regarding whether men can get pregnant, framing the linguistic shift as a "magic spell." They argue that terms like "birthing people" are designed to trigger the public and keep them in a state of perpetual frustration and circular argument. They advise listeners to "keep it moving" and avoid being emotionally manipulated by internet trolls and provocative media segments.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's viral reading and medical critique of the "WAP" lyrics are analyzed. Shapiro's video, which garnered 56 million views, suggested the lyrics described clinical symptoms requiring a doctor's care. The hosts criticize Shapiro for using the song as an "outrage talking point" rather than addressing the record executives who profit from the content.
The discussion shifts to how the modern music business is controlled by technology platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok. The hosts argue that these platforms force hits and encourage users to participate in trends like "WAP" for engagement. They suggest that figures like Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens are intentionally used to fuel division in the culture war for the sake of platform engagement.
Allen Guelzo, appearing on Ben Shapiro's platform for the Heritage Foundation, criticizes the 1619 Project for framing American capitalism as a form of totalitarianism derived from slavery. He argues the project's premise is that the American body politic is "founded in evil."
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro provides a critique of intersectionality, defining it as a form of identity politics where the value of an opinion is based on a hierarchy of victimhood. He describes a "victim Olympics" where various oppressed groups compete for status within leftist orthodoxy.
