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Commentary on current events and interviews with prominent figures in politics, media and culture.
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Supervillains That Ruined Your Life: Gavin Newsom, Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates, and More (opens the original)
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It’s no secret that America is under a cultural attack, but who is responsible for this mess? Peachy Keenan joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss her latest book, Supervillains: Architects of America’s Decline. Peachy gives an overview of the different ‘villains’ she details in her book — from sick doctors like Anthony Fauci, DEI overlords, Hollywood elites, liberal billionaires, female liberation theologists, the ‘Rainbow Goon Squad,’ and more! Melissa,
Toddler and Christian Grandmother Latest Victims of the Euthanasia Killing Machine (opens the original)
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A toddler who suffered from severe health problems in the Netherlands was euthanized at just two years old. In Canada, a grandmother’s life was taken via MAiD with questionable consent. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the two horrific stories and how they raise awareness about the evils of euthanasia. Ellie and Lyrah emphasize the religious opposition and moral dangers of euthanasia, and how conservatives need to combat this growing culture of death.
Would You Have 8 Kids for $72,000? (opens the original)
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Vice President JD Vance’s proposal to pay stay-at-home parents up to $9,000 per child annually has conservatives divided over whether this subsidy is a good idea. The proposed plan would use an existing HHS fund that provides low- to median-income parents money for childcare while they work or go to school. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo weigh the pros and cons of the proposal and what this could mean for American families. They discuss the implications of u
Psychopath Techlords Want A.I. Regulations to Enslave You (opens the original)
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Sam Altman and Dario Amodei sounded the alarm about artificial intelligence becoming too advanced that they become difficult to control and are dangerous. This prompted political leaders like Barack Obama to pressure Congress to pull in the reins for AI. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay debate the regulatory capture of AI and whether or not it should be in the hands of the government. Scott cites the historical precedence of government regulation from FDR’s New Deal
Americans Are Allowed to Be Concerned About American Culture: UT Indian Edition (opens the original)
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A video of the racially diverse student section at the University of Texas football game against Ohio State drew scrutiny over the UT’s admission policies and student demographics. Recent data revealed that 26 percent of UT’s student body are non-hispanic white students. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the underlying issues with H1-B visas and how high immigration without assimilation has impacted American society and culture. They also explain the academic
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