Sharyl Attkisson, a five-time Emmy-winning journalist and talk show host, joins James Poulos to discuss the future of independent journalism and the direction that it will head in the coming years. With Donald Trump’s victory, the path ahead is looking bright for the future of independent, truthful media — especially with Trump and Elon Musk, the king of X, joining forces. Will we finally be able to speak our minds more freely, or will the left-wing media giants like CNN, NBC, and ABC try to...

The results of this long-anticipated election are finally here, bringing a sweeping victory for the Republicans. James Poulos and Sen. Rand Paul reflect on some of the most pressing issues of the last four years, such as the fearmongering around COVID in 2020, the lies legacy media pushed on us about the COVID vaccine, the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the multiple assassination attempts against President Trump earlier this year. Now, with a bright future ahead of us and hope...

This presidential election is arguably the most important one of our lives. But with so much controversy surrounding it, how can we know? Henry Olsen, host of the "Beyond the Polls" podcast, joins James Poulos to give us a preview on where the polls currently stand. They give their thoughts on what will happen to the country after this historical week and discuss the most controversial issues surrounding this year’s election, such as abortion rights, Elon Musk endorsing Trump, and the role of...

Sara Gonzales, host of BlazeTV’s “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered” and everyone’s favorite spicy Latina, joins James Poulos to talk all things revolving around this historical election season. Sara shares her predictions for the 2024 election and how the outcome decides the future of America, her thoughts on the “UFC Bros” such as Joe Rogan being pro-RFK rather than pro-Trump, and the scandal involving the Harris-Walz campaign offering TikTokers money to promote the campaign, and they even compare...

Jennifer Sey, former pro athlete and brand president of Levi’s turned founder of XX-XY Athletics, joins James on the latest episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss her time as a pro gymnast, moving from California to Colorado during quarantine, and how she decided to leave the corporate scene and start her own clothing line. They also discuss Jennifer's experience being a part of the groundbreaking documentary "Athlete A," which provided a behind-the-scenes look at the abuse happening inside the...

Jill Savage, host of BlazeTV’s "Blaze News Tonight," joins James Poulos to discuss a variety of modern issues such as the censoring of free speech in the U.K., the fake news surrounding the upcoming election, how Tucker Carlson is changing the podcast game, Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, and so much more. Jill also shares her experience speaking to Lara Trump on a recent episode of "Blaze News Tonight" and how Donald Trump and his family are impacting the media. With the...

Chris Arnade, Wall Street bond trader turned backpacker, shares his stories of traveling the world and his philosophical findings along the way with James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour." Chris and James dive into the modern issues in America and how there is a growing culture war between the elites and the rest of the country. They discuss how as the golden age of the U.S. has faded away, people like Hunter S. Thompson are few and far between and how Trump can take the country back to...

Israel Defense Forces veteran and best-selling author Mark Helprin joins James Poulos on this hard-hitting episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss the impact of Hezbollah and Iran’s conflict on Israel, how the Biden and Obama administrations have contributed to the current state of the country, and why the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu is essential for Israel’s survival. Are Israel, Hamas, and now Hezbollah headed toward a nuclear war that could spread to America? Or is there still time...

Grammy Award-winning rapper M.I.A. sits down with James Poulos on this episode of "Zero Hour" to break down her newest venture, OHMNI, a fashion line designed by her to protect you from harmful signals caused by Big Tech. They also cover heavy topics such as the issues of therapy addiction in the West, the tyranny in the U.K., how Elon Musk's SpaceX is contributing to the rise of technology, and how modern music is becoming less and less organic. Will M.I.A.’s predictions for a Big Tech...

Matt Walsh, host at the Daily Wire, joins James Poulos to discuss his new controversial movie, "Am I Racist?" and the pressure society puts on people to push systemic racism. As the left uses racism as a tool for control, Walsh is pushing back and giving his audience the best response: Ignore it. They discuss how traditional conservative responses are ineffective and how modern conservatives need a more assertive stance. They also talk about the controversy around DEI initiatives and their...

Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, joins James Poulos to discuss China's plan for global domination and the Chinese Communist Party's influence in the U.S. Sobolik explains how America can fight back in this cold war. With Xi Jinping's dangerous plans to claim economic and military supremacy, will Trump be able to salvage the remains of our broken country and restore it to its glory days, or will Kamala’s administration send us into World War III? They also...

Malcolm Collins, education reformer and pronatalist, joins James Poulos to discuss the global fertility crisis and the future implications of declining birth rates. In places like South Korea and Latin America, fertility rates decline as countries scramble for solutions like immigration and financial incentives. As culture shifts and people value different lifestyles, Collins argues that urban culture is the parasitic force behind declining birth rates. The two discuss controversial parenting...

Michael Millerman, author of "Inside 'Putin’s Brain'," joins James Poulos to discuss his research on Aleksandr Dugin and how he translated his philosophical works from Russian. Dugin has been referred to as “the most dangerous philosopher in the world” and “Putin’s brain” many times due to his strong influence on Vladimir Putin. From "The Fourth Political Theory" to the crisis of modernity, Millerman explains how Dugin’s analyses have shaped Russia’s morality and Putin’s policies. They also...

George Santos joins James Poulos to explain the real reason he was expelled from Congress and brutally roast his least favorite members of Congress. Santos explains the corruption behind his expulsion and his looming trial in September. From Eric Swalwell to Dan Crenshaw, Santos goes down his list of congressional corruption and congressional hypocrisy in D.C. He also exposes mainstream media outlets like CNN, MSNBC, Fox, and OANN for capitalizing on Donald Trump’s headlines after their...

Allum Bokhari, managing director at the Foundation for Freedom Online, joins James Poulos to discuss how social media platforms quickly turned to censor any mention of the attempted assassination on Donald Trump. Since the peak of censorship in 2020, platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and others have increasingly bowed to advertiser pressure. Bokhari discusses an upcoming report by the Foundation for Freedom Online that exposes this censorship and the power advertisers hold over...

Jasmin Paris, mother, clinical academic, small animal vet, teacher, AND ultramarathon runner, joins James Poulos to discuss how she does it all. After being the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, a 100-mile ultramarathon, she explains how she prepared for the 60-hour race. Paris is the epitome of Olympic spirit without being an Olympic athlete. She talks about the intense training needed for a race that spans multiple days and how she got started running as child. Paris...

Robby Starbuck, director and creator of "The War on Children," joins James Poulos to discuss how we’ve made the world a worse place for children’s well-being and safety. They discuss everything from moral corruption in schools led by woke teachers to over-sexualization and over-medicalization of children starting from a young age. Parents have tried to radically change their children’s lives for the better while losing the traditional values that keep children safe. Robby argues that we...

Peter Gietl, managing editor of Return and Frontier magazine at Blaze Media, joins James Poulos to discuss the increasing tension between centralized Big Tech and the rising influence of small tech companies. As Americans return to a frontier mentality, they are seeking out new ways to live and think, driven by technological advancements. They also discuss the challenges and potential opportunities of AI and how Silicon Valley is turning more libertarian. Gietl talks about the future of...

Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children, joins James Poulos to discuss America’s broken education system and what you can do about it. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the shortcomings and corruption in our education system. Students across the country saw declining reading and math skills, while teachers' unions used the lockdown to secure additional funding. Schultz argues that school choice is the key to increasing competition between public schools, charter schools, magnet...

Richard Jackson, Oklahoma deputy attorney general for cybersecurity technology and digital assets, joins James Poulos to discuss what the government can do at the state level to protect the digital rights of Americans. As the United States struggles to compete technologically with China, the U.S. government is even farther behind protecting the digital infrastructure we have. For years the U.S. has prioritized ground military combat and did not innovate or advance tech as China has. Jackson...

Austin Frerick, expert on agricultural and antitrust policy, joins James Poulos to discuss the dark future of food and the current monopolies destroying the American food system. As Americans struggle to afford healthy options, massive multinational corporations like PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, and Nestle continue to raise prices and lower the quality of food. But what does this mean for the agricultural industry? American ranchers and farmers are struggling to compete. The two discuss the growing...

Saurabh Sharma, president and cofounder of the American Moment, joins James Poulos to discuss how his organization is building a new government in the bureaucracy from the bottom up. They discuss their predictions for Trump winning the 2024 election based on his current campaign success. Can Trump fill his administration with strong advisors like Bob Lighthizer and fix the U.S. economy? Sharma argues that “Silicon Valley bros” are more likely to vote for Trump than the independent candidate...

Aiden Buzzetti, president of the 1776 Project, joins James Poulos to discuss how parents can take their child’s education into their own hands. Aiden speaks of the work that the 1776 Project is doing and how it has been able to reform school boards to push out woke, progressive curricula that ideologically brainwash children. The 1776 Project is a national political action committee that is dedicated to electing conservative school board members. With an overreliance on academia, millions of...

Ann Coulter joins James Poulos to discuss how the Republican Party dropped the ball in 2016 by not delivering on campaign promises after winning the election. Up front, the conservative female firebrand says Trump failed to curb immigration and finish building the wall. Because of this, Coulter argues Trump would be equally as bad for the country as Biden. She discusses her turbulent relationship with the former president and why she thinks he will not win again in the 2024 election....