Filtered with TJ Walker

Filtered with TJ Walker

by TJ Walker
News Commentary
Why the Iran War Is Costing You More Than You Think
The war with Iran is no longer just a foreign-policy story. Oil tankers are burning, the Strait of Hormuz is under pressure, fuel prices are climbing, and Americans are paying the bill. TJ Walker asks the question Washington keeps avoiding: What does winning this war actually mean? Then Elon Musk’s America PAC pours money into culture-war advertising focused on transgender athletes while TJ argues that voters should look at the issues actually affecting their bank accounts. Also in this episode: LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after billions in Saudi investment, the Trump meme coin raises new questions about money and access to the president, and Donald Trump escalates the trade fight with Canada with new restrictions and tariffs on Canadian alcohol, dairy products, motorcycles, steel, aluminum, furniture and more. From Iran and gas prices to Elon Musk, Trump, LIV Golf, cryptocurrency and Canada, today’s episode of Filtered with TJ Walker follows the money behind the political chaos and asks who actually pays when politicians and billionaires get what they want. Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for political news, current events, commentary, and satire without the usual talking points. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #IranWar #Iran #TrumpTariffs #Canada #LIVGolf #TrumpCoin #Politics #PoliticalNews #USPolitics #GasPrices #StraitOfHormuz Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Iran war, US Iran war, Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz, Iran oil tankers, gas prices, oil prices, Trump tariffs, Canada tariffs, US Canada trade war, Canadian tariffs, Elon Musk America PAC, America PAC, transgender athletes, culture war, LIV Golf bankruptcy, LIV Golf, Saudi Arabia, Saudi PIF, Trump meme coin, Trump crypto, political news, US politics, current events, political satire
E271
Sep 9, 2026
15:57
Workers Get Less While Culture Wars Get Louder | Filtered with TJ Walker
American workers are producing more, but receiving a smaller share of the economic rewards. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ looks at the shrinking labor share of the U.S. economy, record corporate profits, stagnant worker pay, and the political culture wars that keep voters focused on everything except one basic question: Who gets the money? TJ also takes on the strange distrust of DEET, asking why some people who say they “follow the science” suddenly reject decades of scientific evidence when the subject is insect repellent. From mosquitoes and Lyme disease to confirmation bias and “natural” alternatives, he breaks down the difference between a personal preference and a scientific claim. Then, Donald Trump and Michael Cohen are back together. After years of public attacks, criminal cases, testimony, prison, and Cohen helping prosecutors build cases against Trump, Cohen is once again calling Trump “boss” while seeking a presidential pardon. TJ examines the remarkable reunion, what Cohen has, and has not, recanted, and why forgiveness looks very different when one person has the power to erase your federal conviction. Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for political commentary, current events, satire, media criticism, and personal-development insights without the usual partisan filter. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #AmericanWorkers #CorporateProfits #Wages #Economy #CultureWar #DonaldTrump #MichaelCohen #DEET #Politics #PoliticalSatire #USPolitics #CurrentEvents #Labor Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, American workers, worker wages, labor share, corporate profits, US economy, wage stagnation, working class, culture wars, political culture war, cost of living, Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, Trump Cohen, Michael Cohen pardon, Trump pardon, DEET, insect repellent, mosquito repellent, EPA DEET, science misinformation, confirmation bias, political satire, political commentary, US politics, current events, economic inequality
E270
Sep 8, 2026
14:02
Maria Bartiromo Fired by Fox News | J.D. Vance on Iran War, Bernie Sanders AI Ban
Fox News abruptly parted ways with longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo after more than 12 years at the network. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ looks at what her firing may reveal about Fox, Donald Trump, election conspiracy coverage, and the increasingly expensive consequences of mixing political loyalty with journalism. TJ also takes on Vice President J.D. Vance’s claim that the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict shouldn’t necessarily be called a “war,” despite American military operations, Iranian attacks, disrupted oil markets, and tens of thousands of U.S. troops in the region. Then: Bernie Sanders wants to ban artificial superintelligence. TJ examines the argument for regulating AI after autonomous agents broke out of controlled testing environments, why lawmakers are discussing AI kill switches and stronger safeguards, and why permanently banning intelligence smarter than humans may be much easier to write into law than enforce in reality. Today on Filtered: • Maria Bartiromo’s sudden exit from Fox News • Donald Trump, Fox News and election conspiracy coverage • J.D. Vance’s attempt to redefine the Iran conflict • U.S.-Iran tensions, oil prices and the November elections • Bernie Sanders and the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act • OpenAI safety concerns and autonomous AI agents • Whether governments can actually control advanced AI Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for political news, media criticism, current events and commentary without the usual talking points. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #MariaBartiromo #FoxNews #JDVance #DonaldTrump #Iran #IranWar #BernieSanders #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #OpenAI #Politics #PoliticalNews #BreakingNews Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Maria Bartiromo, Maria Bartiromo fired, Maria Bartiromo Fox News, Fox News, Fox Business, Donald Trump, JD Vance, J.D. Vance, JD Vance Iran, Iran war, US Iran conflict, Trump Iran war, Iran conflict 2026, Iran news, Strait of Hormuz, gas prices, oil prices, Bernie Sanders, Bernie Sanders AI, Bernie Sanders AI ban, artificial superintelligence, Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, AI regulation, AI safety, OpenAI, OpenAI agents, AI kill switch, artificial intelligence, political news, politics 2026, Trump news
E269
Sep 4, 2026
11:13
Government Corruption: Why 89% of Americans Have Lost Faith
Gallup says 89% of Americans believe corruption is widespread in government. On this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ asks an even more important question: who exactly are the other 11%? TJ examines Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency business, access for major crypto buyers, the $400 million luxury Boeing 747 offered by Qatar, controversial presidential pardons, the Eric Adams corruption case, and the increasingly blurred line between public power and private profit. Then there’s the U.S. Mint selling gold-colored Donald Trump dollar coins at collector prices, because apparently putting the president’s face on the money wasn’t quite literal enough. Also in this episode: TJ remembers Gloria Steinem and her impact on the women’s movement, looks at Ted Cruz’s possible 2028 presidential ambitions, sizes up the Republican field, and imagines what might happen when Donald Trump bowls a gutter ball in the newly upgraded White House bowling alley. Political satire, current events, corruption, money, power, and the stories behind the headlines, without the usual filter. Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for more political commentary, news analysis, and satire. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #Trump #GovernmentCorruption #PoliticalCorruption #TrumpCrypto #TrumpCoin #TedCruz #GloriaSteinem #RepublicanParty #Politics #PoliticalSatire #USPolitics #2028Election #WhiteHouse Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Donald Trump, Trump corruption, government corruption, political corruption, Trump cryptocurrency, Trump crypto, Trump coin, Trump dollar coin, Gallup corruption poll, Trump Qatar plane, Qatar Boeing 747, Trump pardons, Eric Adams, Ted Cruz, Ted Cruz 2028, 2028 election, Republican primary, Gloria Steinem, White House bowling alley, Trump news, political satire, US politics, political commentary, current events
E268
Sep 3, 2026
13:11
Private Equity Is Coming for College Sports, And Universities May Regret It
Private equity is moving deeper into college sports, and universities are being offered an irresistible deal: take a lot of money now and give up part of tomorrow’s revenue. On this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ looks at the rapidly changing economics of college athletics, including multimillion-dollar coaches, direct athlete compensation, private-equity investment, expensive credit lines, television revenue, sports betting, and what happens when universities start operating more like financial companies than schools. Also in the episode: the controversy surrounding John Galliano and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the difference between legitimate criticism and actual antisemitism, J.D. Vance, Tucker Carlson, and Nick Fuentes, New York City’s restrictions on student use of AI, Massachusetts Democrats sticking with older incumbents, and new concerns surrounding long-term melatonin use. Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for political commentary, news analysis, media criticism, technology, culture, and current events without the usual talking points. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #CollegeSports #PrivateEquity #CollegeFootball #NCAA #HigherEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #JohnGalliano #Antisemitism #JDVance #TuckerCarlson #NickFuentes #EdMarkey #Melatonin #Politics #News Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, private equity college sports, college sports private equity, college football, NCAA, college athletics, university athletics, college athlete pay, NIL, college football money, sports betting, higher education, private equity, Wall Street, John Galliano, Metropolitan Museum of Art, antisemitism, JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, NYC AI ban, AI in schools, artificial intelligence education, Ed Markey, Massachusetts primary, melatonin, insomnia, political commentary, news analysis
E267
Sep 2, 2026
10:41
What would it take for Trump to lose his base?
A shocking stabbing in Times Square quickly became another reason for national media and conservative commentators to portray New York City as a dangerous liberal hellscape. But do the statistics support that story? TJ Walker compares New York’s crime numbers with Shreveport, Louisiana, and explains why one dramatic video can outweigh millions of ordinary, uneventful experiences in the public imagination. Fame is not frequency—and a frightening thumbnail is not the same thing as reliable data. Also in this episode: J.D. Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed “very, very evil,” despite Vance’s own history of describing Donald Trump as “cultural heroin,” “reprehensible,” and potentially “America’s Hitler.” A new UMass Amherst poll puts Trump’s approval rating at 32 percent, raising the question: what would Trump actually have to do to lose his most loyal supporters? The conviction connected to Tupac Shakur’s murder becomes a lesson in why publicly discussing your alleged role in a crime may be a poor personal-branding strategy. And some Gen Z men are reportedly abandoning showers, shampoo, and deodorant because they believe their natural scent attracts women. TJ offers them one simple affirmation: meet a bar of soap. Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for political commentary, media criticism, current events, satire, and personal-development lessons without the usual partisan filter. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #JDVance #NewYorkCity #TimesSquare #CrimeStatistics #MediaBias #PoliticalSatire #TupacShakur #GenZ #CurrentEvents Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Donald Trump, JD Vance, New York City crime, Times Square stabbing, NYC crime statistics, Shreveport crime rate, Mike Johnson, Abdul El-Sayed, Trump approval rating, UMass Amherst poll, Trump supporters, political satire, political commentary, media bias, conservative media, crime perception, availability bias, Tupac Shakur, Tupac murder case, Gen Z trends, pheromone maxing, bare room maxing, current events, US politics, news commentary
E266
Sep 1, 2026
10:02
Trump’s Crypto Bank: When Presidential Power Becomes Family Business
Donald Trump’s family is expanding into crypto banking, with a company backed in part by the UAE’s national security adviser and other foreign investors. TJ Walker examines what happens when presidential power, foreign money and a family business begin to overlap—and why public service should never operate like a private subscription plan. The episode also covers the looming Social Security funding shortfall, the case for removing the payroll-tax ceiling, the rise of phone-free bars and parties, concerns about federal election monitors in Wyoming, and the political spin surrounding inflation and interest rates. Can Americans protect Social Security without automatically cutting benefits? Are phone-free events the next real luxury? And could federal election oversight become a rehearsal for something more dangerous? Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for sharp political commentary, current-events analysis and humor without the usual talking points. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #TrumpFamily #CryptoBank #Cryptocurrency #UAE #PresidentialPower #SocialSecurity #ElectionIntegrity #Wyoming #Inflation #InterestRates #PhoneFree #PoliticalCommentary #USPolitics Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Donald Trump, Trump family crypto bank, Trump crypto bank, Trump family business, presidential power, UAE investment, UAE national security adviser, foreign investment, cryptocurrency news, crypto banking, political corruption, conflict of interest, Social Security crisis, Social Security payroll tax cap, Social Security benefits, phone free events, phone free bars, election monitors Wyoming, election interference, Department of Justice, inflation, interest rates, Federal Reserve, US politics, political commentary, current events
E265
Aug 28, 2026
11:13
Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement Won’t Stop Zuckerberg’s Addiction Machine
Meta has reached a proposed settlement worth as much as $17.1 billion after states accused the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children, concealing the risks and collecting data from some users under 13. That sounds like an enormous punishment, until you compare it with Meta’s value and Mark Zuckerberg’s personal fortune. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ examines whether the biggest Big Tech consumer-protection settlement in history will actually change Meta’s behaviour. He questions why financial penalties have become a manageable cost of doing business and considers what kind of punishment might finally force Facebook and Instagram to stop prioritizing engagement over children’s well-being. TJ also shares his own struggle to control his daughter’s phone and social-media use, explains why parental controls are so easy for children to defeat and argues that technology companies have built an addiction machine powerful enough to overwhelm individual parents. Can policymakers give children their childhood back, or are we heading toward a world where everyone except the children of tech billionaires has a phone permanently attached to their hand? Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for independent commentary on politics, technology, media and the stories shaping everyday life. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #Meta #Facebook #Instagram #MarkZuckerberg #SocialMediaAddiction #ChildSafety #BigTech Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Meta settlement, Meta lawsuit, Facebook lawsuit, Instagram lawsuit, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook addiction, Instagram addiction, social media addiction, children and social media, child online safety, Meta child safety, parental controls, Big Tech accountability, tech regulation, consumer protection, social media harms, smartphone addiction, kids and smartphones, Facebook news, Instagram news, Meta news, Zuckerberg news, $17 billion settlement, digital addiction
E264
Aug 27, 2026
22:25
NFL Brain Damage, Trump’s Art Purge & Billionaire Nepotism
A new study estimates that at least one-quarter of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE. TJ Walker asks the uncomfortable question: if repeated brain trauma is an accepted part of professional football, why does America keep treating the damage as a surprise? TJ also examines the Trump administration’s removal of a Kehinde Wiley painting from the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and what it says about political control, cancel culture, and government-approved art. Then, the arrest of San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York leads to a wider discussion about inherited wealth, billionaire privilege, estate taxes, and the American belief that rich heirs somehow earned every advantage they received. The episode closes with a lighter, but increasingly complicated, look at TJ’s elaborate nightly sleep routine, including a smart mattress, sleep tracking, mouth tape, earplugs, blackout blinds, supplements, and more. Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for independent political commentary, news analysis, satire, and unfiltered opinions on the stories shaping America. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #NFL #CTE #Football #DonaldTrump #KehindeWiley #BarackObama #JedYork #SanFrancisco49ers #Billionaires #InheritanceTax #PoliticalCommentary #NewsAnalysis #AmericanPolitics Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, NFL CTE, football brain damage, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, NFL player health, football concussions, Donald Trump art, Trump administration art, Kehinde Wiley painting, Barack Obama portrait, cancel culture, political censorship, Jed York arrest, San Francisco 49ers, NFL owners, billionaire privilege, inherited wealth, inheritance tax, estate tax, American politics, political satire, news commentary, sleep routine, mouth taping, Eight Sleep, Oura Ring
E263
Aug 25, 2026
37:52
Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Columnist After Charlie Kirk Controversy
The Washington Post has been ordered through arbitration to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah with back pay after firing her over posts made following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. TJ Walker argues that the case exposes a conservative version of political correctness: unlimited attacks on liberals, but career-ending outrage when someone criticizes a prominent conservative. He examines the roles of Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Tucker Carlson and the conservative campaign to punish people who refused to offer unqualified praise of Charlie Kirk. The episode also looks at ambitious young conservative women pushing back against a growing manosphere movement that questions women’s intelligence, independence and careers. That leads to Phyllis Schlafly, who opposed the Equal Rights Amendment while building the education, media influence, political power and professional life of a committed feminist. TJ then tackles state restrictions on buying soda with SNAP benefits. Are Democrats protecting poor families from stigma, or using taxpayer dollars to subsidize sugar, obesity and diabetes? TJ explains why he believes government assistance should pay for food—not sugar water. Finally, TJ answers the surprise question of the day: Could four decades of professional speaking discipline now be holding him back as a stand-up comedian? Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for independent political commentary, media criticism, humor, and analysis without party-line talking points. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #WashingtonPost #KarenAttiah #JeffBezos #DonaldTrump #CharlieKirk #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #PhyllisSchlafly #SNAPBenefits #PoliticalCommentary Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Washington Post, Karen Attiah, Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, free speech, cancel culture, conservative political correctness, media bias, political commentary, Phyllis Schlafly, Equal Rights Amendment, conservative women, manosphere, Andrew Tate, Clare Boothe Luce Center, SNAP benefits, food stamps, soda ban, sugary drinks, obesity, diabetes, government spending, stand up comedy, public speaking, political news, current events
E262
Aug 24, 2026
26:02
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