189: Damnatio Memoriae (That’s Latin for Cancel Culture)
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Release Date: 03/02/2021
444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic
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Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, , about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From inventing cruise control to influencing the development of the automatic transmission, Ralph was an automotive visionary, which is ironic since he did all that while being blind since childhood. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors Download the FREE e-book, Navigating Global Trade: Insights for Leaders. Find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Join the skilled trade movement! Explore available careers!
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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime
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Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stops by to talk about two things most folks wouldn't expect in the same sentence—AI data farms and psychedelic therapy. Perry breaks down why the Lone Star State is set to become a digital powerhouse for AI server farms and what that means for energy, jobs, and infrastructure. Then the conversation turns to ibogaine—a little-known psychedelic that holds big promise for veterans and first responders battling PTSD and addiction. Texas just approved $50 million to study it, and Perry explains why. Shout out to our great sponsors...
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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist
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Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she’s here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, . Salena gives a firsthand account since she was just four feet away from Trump when it happened. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors Find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Use code MIKE to get 20%...
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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real
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Jillian Michaels is a renowned fitness expert, television personality, podcaster, and bestselling author known most for her role on The Biggest Loser. She has built a global brand around health, wellness, and personal empowerment through fitness. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors Post a job for FREE. Find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Save 50% off your first month! Explore available careers!
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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am
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Arguably America’s greatest living playwright, David Mamet, drops by to discuss movies, theater, philosophy, and his new book, , in which he offers sharp insights into American culture, politics, and the art of storytelling. WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS MARKED EXPLICIT as the language gets quite spicy, and we did not quack the f-bombs. Otherwise, the episode would resemble a waddling of ducks. Shout out to our great sponsors Jobsite photo tools to manage work from anywhere. Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Download the FREE e-book, Navigating Global Trade: Insights for Leaders. ...
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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free
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New York Times bestselling author has a background working in finance but gave up Wall Street for Main Street. She is a blue-collar entrepreneur and investor known for buying and growing “boring” cash-flow businesses like laundromats and car washes. She founded to help others achieve financial freedom through unconventional investing. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Use code: Mike to get $30 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. to support veterans switch to America’s wireless company.
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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China
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Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of “.” He has extensively covered the issue of forced organ harvesting in China, particularly concerning Falun Gong practitioners. It is estimated that 60,000 to 100,000 organs annually have been involuntarily extracted from political prisoners in China. Jan’s investigative work has brought international attention to this human rights atrocity. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors to support veterans switch to America’s wireless company. to get 10% off your order. to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. Use code Carl and...
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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism
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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism The perennial character actor villain turned leading man drops by to talk about the first film where he finally gets to kiss the girl at the end, —and that girl is played by his wife, Ruvé. Coincidence? Not a chance. That’s the only way Neal would do it. Neal also discusses how he secured a return to Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa Kings, why he thought Sylvester Stallone might deck him on set, and the greatest career advice Clint Eastwood gave him. Today’s episode is sponsored by Jobsite photo tools to manage work from anywhere. Use code MIKE...
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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It
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Once named one of Inc. magazine’s 10 most admired CEOs, Garry led WD-40 for 25 years. At that time, his leadership and positive corporate culture grew WD-40 into one of the world's most recognized and well-loved brands. In this episode, Garry discusses how he achieved this and why he detailed it in his book, . Many thanks to our excellent sponsors to try ZipIntro for FREE. Switch to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Use code Carl and spend $100 to get FREE Orange Bitter Sugar Cubes.
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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It!
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Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the , and Bayard is founder and CEO of . Both men are uniquely positioned to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of making products entirely in the United States. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors Explore available careers! Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase Watch on Mike’s YouTube Channel
info_outlineIn what appears to be an ongoing quest to get himself cancelled, Mike weighs in on the statue controversy much to the alarm of his producer, Chuck. Their conversation then pivots to the situation in San Francisco, where the school board has recently voted to remove the names of Washington and Lincoln from the facades of public schools – a truly bizarre decision that left Mike to wonder how in the world so many powerful people have managed to get their heads so far up their own asses.