The Daniel Stih Podcast
Understand What’s Really Going On. Logic, science, and solutions—to help you think clearly and talk about the world rationally. Hosted by modern-day Renaissance man and thought partner, Daniel Stih (aerospace engineer, mountain climber, songwriter) we explore bold ideas that challenge the status quo and embrace critical thinking and innovation. Think differently, act boldly, transform yourself and the world. Because you can. Visit: https://www.danielstih.com
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Why America Feels Divided (It’s Not What You Think)
02/02/2026
Why America Feels Divided (It’s Not What You Think)
This episode is the conversation that led to my solo essay and episode, Division Isn’t a Mystery. It’s a System. In this mostly unedited discussion, I’m joined by John Abrons to think through why so many issues in America feel increasingly divided — why common explanations miss what’s actually happening beneath the surface. Rather than debating positions or defending beliefs, the conversation focuses on how polarization forms, how systems reward behaviors, and disagreement gets collapsed into sides and certainty. The discussion is intentionally messy. It reflects real thinking in motion, not a polished argument or a pre-decided conclusion.
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Why America is Divided : Division Isn’t a Mystery — It’s a System
01/31/2026
Why America is Divided : Division Isn’t a Mystery — It’s a System
America feels divided in a way that goes beyond disagreement. Disagreement is normal. What we’re experiencing feels different, urgent, harder to resolve. In this solo episode, Daniel Stih expands on his essay Division Isn’t a Mystery. It’s a System. Rather than arguing issues or taking sides, the episode examines the mechanics and patterns that repeatedly turn different events into polarization. Why division doesn’t require conspiracy or bad actors How extreme events dominate our perceptions and choices The role of algorithms Why reacting strongly narrows, instead of expands, solutions. Where individual choice exists This an attempt to slow things down enough to see how the system works and where restraint can change outcomes at the edges. Read the full artice: .
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Why Battery Fire Safety on Airplanes Is Backwards
01/28/2026
Why Battery Fire Safety on Airplanes Is Backwards
Lithium battery fires on airplanes are rare. When they happen, they’re dangerous, disruptive, and costly. What’s interesting is how we’ve chosen to deal with that risk. The aviation safety strategy for this focuses on what to do after a device is on fire — containment bags, emergency procedures, and diversion. Those measures work. They’re also fundamentally reactive. In this episode, I offer a clean way to think about the problem — using lithium battery fires as a case study. We’ll examine: What actually causes lithium battery fires (thermal runaway) Why phone and laptop batteries fail in predictable ways How aircraft are trained to handle in-cabin battery fires Why containment isn’t the same as prevention What an upstream, design-based safety approach could look like This is a systems-level look at how aviation safety has historically improved — moving risk controls upstream into design standards, rather than relying on emergency response. I walk through common objections, including: Don’t batteries already meet safety standards? How could something such as this be enforced in practice? How do you reduce risk without unfairly burdening passengers? If you’re interested in aviation safety, engineering, or simply how complex systems fail and improve, this episode is for you. 📩 Subscribe for more episodes that use real-world problems to practice better thinking. 💬 Leave a comment — especially if you work in aviation, engineering, or safety. #SystemsThinking #AviationSafety #PreventiveDesign
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When Style Outpaces Function
01/23/2026
When Style Outpaces Function
What the iPhone’s latest UI change reveals about a recurring design failure mode A recent iPhone UI update sparked a broader question: what happens when style starts to lead function? I explore why highly stylized interfaces can feel exciting at first—yet introduce subtle friction, reduce clarity, and age poorly under real-world use. This isn’t about taste or Apple. It’s about understanding a recurring design failure mode that shows up across software, products, and systems. Walk away with this question: Does this design choice improve clarity under real-world conditions—or just aesthetic novelty? #DesignThinking #UXDesign #ProductDesign
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Why Responsible Borrowers End Up Worse Off
01/21/2026
Why Responsible Borrowers End Up Worse Off
If you’ve ever looked at credit cards, student loans, or mortgages and thought, “If I pay responsibly, why does this feel harder over time—not easier?” this episode is for you. Modern credit is framed as a tool for stability, education, and homeownership. But in practice, it often turns responsible borrowing into long-term extraction. This episode isn’t a rant about banks or a pitch for free money. It’s to understand a basic contradiction in how credit works. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with one clear mental model: why modern credit has stopped functioning as trust—and what changes when credit is treated as earned reputation instead of rented, made up money. This isn’t about eliminating responsibility - it’s restoring the original purpose of credit: to align trust, risk, and long-term stability. You don’t have to agree with the model. You will understand the system—and your own borrowing— clearly afterward. IMPORTANT NOTICE: I am not advocating anyone take a current 0% interest loan or credit offers. Interest rates can change, fees can be added, and penalties accumulate in ways that trap people in long-term debt. In this episode I discuss the idea for systemic change to how credit works, and what a truly 0% interest credit system could look like. These ideas only make sense as part of a broader structural change where interest rates cannot be raised, fees cannot be added, and the rules are different from today. In this Episode: I lay out a practical alternative: Credit as Earned Reputation (CER), not as borrowed money. Think of this as Promise-based credit. For most of human history, credit worked as trust. Modern finance replaced that with interest, leverage, and bailouts, disconnecting credit from accountability, and turning everyday borrowing into a trap. I explore a realistic, non-utopian model, in which there is no interest on loans for: Student loans Credit cards Mortgages Why this approach doesn’t break the bank How it outperforms today’s model for loans It isn’t about free money. It’s about rebuilding the credit system so borrowing leads to stability, not extraction. This episode explains what Credit as Reputation (Promise-based) is, and how it could work to make it easier, faster, and fairer to re-pay loans. #Inflation #DebtCrisis #FinancialSystem
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Greenland : Why the U.S. Has No Peaceful Way to Compete
01/14/2026
Greenland : Why the U.S. Has No Peaceful Way to Compete
If you’ve ever looked at U.S. strategy toward China, the Arctic, or Greenland and thought, “We say we don’t want war — so why does every serious option still feel like pressure, coercion, or force?” this episode is for you. The United States keeps running into the same contradiction: We say we want to compete without war We say we want to support allies without dominating them We say strategic places like Greenland matter And yet, when you look at the actual tools available, almost everything points in one direction. In this episode, I use Greenland as a test case—not because Greenland is the story, but because it exposes a deeper structural problem in U.S. strategy. This isn’t a failure of leadership or intention. It’s a failure of options. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with one clear mental model: why the U.S. keeps defaulting to military power, sanctions, or extractive private investment—and what’s missing in between. Specifically: why military power alone can’t create long-term alignment why markets can’t justify ports, roads, or Arctic resilience why “doing nothing” is still a strategic choice and how the interstate highway system once solved a similar problem at home This is not an argument about politics. It’s a conversation about systems, incentives, and missing institutions. Greenland isn’t the story. Greenland is the diagnostic.
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How Money Is Created & The Federal Reserve - Steve Keen
01/07/2026
How Money Is Created & The Federal Reserve - Steve Keen
Most people think banks lend money. They don’t. They create it. I sit down with economist Steve Keen to explain how money, banking, and the Federal Reserve actually work. Our conversation tackles one of the biggest sources of confusion in economics: where money comes from, what the Federal Reserve was designed to do, and why financial crises keep repeating—even when the tools change. This episode is about mechanics, incentives, and systems. We cover: Where money really comes from Why banks don’t lend existing money How money is created when a loan is approved How this explains booms, crashes, and sudden financial collapses What the Federal Reserve is—and what it isn’t Is the Federal Reserve public or private? Why it wasn’t designed as a normal government agency What the Fed was never meant to fix Why stabilizing panic ≠ fixing incentives How boom–bust cycles really work Quantitative Easing explained without jargon SHOW NOTES: Steve Keen Substack - Building a New Economics: Website: Invite-Only: Dr. Steve Keen's Private 7-Week 'Rebel Economist Challenge’ Patreon: YouTube: Books: Money and Macroeconomics from First Principles for Elon Musk and Other Engineers.: Debunking Economics (Digital Edition - Revised, Expanded and Integrated): The Naked Emperor Dethroned: USA: UK: Germany: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Forbes Articles:
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Why Venezuela Doesn’t Make Sense (Oil, Gas Prices, and Geopolitics Explained)
01/04/2026
Why Venezuela Doesn’t Make Sense (Oil, Gas Prices, and Geopolitics Explained)
Most explanations about Venezuela fall into two simple stories: • “They removed a bad guy.” • “This will lead to cheaper gas.” Both sound plausible. Neither survive with how oil markets, geopolitics, and incentives work. Examine the mechanics underneath the story: How “bad actor” narratives simplify a complex structural conflict How oil prices are set and why Venezuela’s oil won’t lower gas prices Why strategic alignment, precedent, and rule-setting matter more than bad actor behavior and pump prices This is not a defense of any government or leader, and it does not minimize real abuses or governance failures. This is an exercise in thinking clearly.
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If the Economy Is Strong, Why Is Everyone Struggling?
01/01/2026
If the Economy Is Strong, Why Is Everyone Struggling?
If the economy is “strong,” why does everyday life feel harder than ever? In this episode, I break down the disconnect between official economic indicators like GDP and job numbers, and why prices rise faster than paychecks. Clarity comes first. Solutions come after understanding the problem. Watch on
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From Celebrity Chef to Functional Nutrition: The Organ Meat Solution - James Barry
12/23/2025
From Celebrity Chef to Functional Nutrition: The Organ Meat Solution - James Barry
Most people believe they’re eating “healthy.” Many are still nutrient deficient. In this episode, I sit down with James Barry, founder of Pluck, a unique all-purpose seasoning made from grass-fed, pasture-raised beef organ meats — liver, kidney, spleen, heart, and pancreas — so you get the nutrition withouthaving to eat organ meat. Why modern diets are often nutritionally incomplete What makes organ meats uniquely powerful Why most people avoid them and how to get the benefits anyway The difference between muscle meat nutrition and organ meat nutrition This is a conversation about thinking clearly about food, questioning assumptions, and finding solutions that actually work in real life. SHOW NOTES Eat Pluck :
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Geoengineering and Chemtrails - Facts, Myths, and Real Concerns
12/03/2025
Geoengineering and Chemtrails - Facts, Myths, and Real Concerns
Geoengineering is a misunderstood topic in climate science. Some imagine massive secret programs spraying chemicals from planes. Others think geoengineering is our last hope to cool the planet. In this episode, Daniel Stih breaks down what geoengineering is, how it works, why “chemtrails” are not a form of geoengineering. What’s real, what’s not, and what concern matters. This episode brings clarity about Geoengineering. In this episode : 🔹 What geoengineering is 🔹 Why some confuse chemtrails as geoengineering 🔹 Types of climate engineering 🔹 Risks and ethical questions Clear thinking in a world full of noise. Whether you're a skeptic, curious, or concerned, this conversation gives you the grounded insight you need to think for yourself. Watch on
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Remember Who You Are: Archons, Fear, and the Path to Freedom — with Steve Noack
11/25/2025
Remember Who You Are: Archons, Fear, and the Path to Freedom — with Steve Noack
Energy practitioner and near-death experiencer Steve Noack and Daniel Stih take a grounded, clarity-first look at one of the most misunderstood ideas in ancient philosophy: the Archons. Drawing on insights from Gnosticism, psychology, consciousness studies, and Steve’s NDE, Daniel explores a provocative question: Why does the modern world feel engineered to keep us divided, distracted, and afraid? And if ancient cultures used words like Archons or Mara to describe these forces, what were they pointing to? This conversation reframes Archons—not as dogma or superstition - rather as a metaphor for forces (internal and external) that cloud our judgment, drain our energy, and keep us from remembering who we are. Steve shares practical tools for raising awareness, maintaining sovereignty, and staying aligned with your true identity in a world full of noise.Daniel brings his engineering mind to the table, asking whether these influences—if they exist—could ever be measured, quantified, and understood scientifically. This episode is about clarity over fear, self-knowledge over confusion, and freedom over manipulation. Whether you interpret Archons literally, symbolically, psychologically, or spiritually, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: Fear keeps you stuck. Clarity sets you free. Remembering who you are is the first step out of any illusion. Watch on
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC Makeover & the Collapse of Public Trust
11/21/2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC Makeover & the Collapse of Public Trust
A solo episode by Daniel Stih Public trust in science is collapsing, and the consequences are bigger than politics and pandemics. In this solo deep-dive, Daniel Stih breaks down how America reached a point where millions of people believe “viruses don’t exist,” why RFK Jr.’s CDC shake-up is happening, and what caused public confidence to fall apart. Drawing from 25 years of experience as a microbial consultant (including research done with Los Alamos National Laboratory), Daniel exposes the communication failures, mixed messages, corporate incentives, and AI censorship that fueled today’s environment of confusion and distrust. This episode explores: 🔹 RFK Jr.’s controversial restructuring of the CDC 🔹 Why people no longer trust health authorities 🔹 Germ Theory vs. Terrain Theory — what’s true, what’s misunderstood 🔹 How AI, Google, and search engines censor information 🔹 PCR testing errors and why it deepened skepticism 🔹 Corporate ethics scandals (Ford Pinto, Boeing 737 MAX) that shaped public attitudes 🔹 How misinformation spreads on both sides 🔹 Why “viruses don’t exist” resonates with so many 🔹 What we must change to rebuild trust before the next crisis Most importantly, Daniel offers solutions: ✔ Radical transparency ✔ Structured scientific debate ✔ Honest communication of uncertainty ✔ Better incentives for public health ✔ Treating adults like adults — not censoring them This is not a political episode. It’s a clarity episode. If we want to handle the next crisis better than the last one, we must rebuild trust — not demand obedience. SHOW NOTES: Article Link: https://danielstih.com/blogs/think-better/posts/viruses-don-t-exist-ai-censorship-germ-theory-terrain-theory-solutions/viruses-don-t-exist-ai-censorship-germ-theory-terrain-theory-solutions
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Blockchain, Decentralization, AI, Web3 - Roberto Capodieci
11/17/2025
Blockchain, Decentralization, AI, Web3 - Roberto Capodieci
Dive deep into the meaning of decentralization, the evolution of blockchain, Web3, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping our digital world. Tech veteran Roberto Capodieci, a pioneer with over 40 years of experience in technology and innovation, shares insights from decades in the industry, separating hype from reality and exploring how emerging technologies can empower individuals, redefine trust, and transform society. Watch on
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The Health Care Gap: Why America Still Doesn’t Have Equal Coverage
11/16/2025
The Health Care Gap: Why America Still Doesn’t Have Equal Coverage
A hard look at the American health care system and HealthCare.gov. When “updating your information” becomes a yearly ritual to keep coverage, question whether the U.S. system serves its people or the marketplace. We break down the inequality built into financial help, marketplace plans, and coverage gaps, to see how income, location, and bureaucracy shape who gets care and who doesn’t. There’s a simple solution: universal health care for all citizens, no enrollment required. Watch on
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Viruses Don’t Exist? AI Censorship, Germ Theory, Terrain Theory, Trust, Solutions
11/12/2025
Viruses Don’t Exist? AI Censorship, Germ Theory, Terrain Theory, Trust, Solutions
Why do some people believe viruses aren’t real? In this solo episode, Daniel Stih explores the roots of one of today’s most misunderstood ideas — the belief that viruses “don’t exist.” It’s not Misinformation, rather a mix of scientific confusion, loss of trust, and the human search for simple answers in a complicated world. What viruses actually are and why they’re misunderstood. The “terrain theory” vs. “germ theory” debate. Why institutional mistrust after COVID-19 fueled denial. How empathy and understanding can rebuild trust in truth. The Daniel Stih Podcast — where curiosity meets clarity, and we learn to think better in a world full of misinformation. Subscribe to my newsletter more deep-thinking conversations about health, science, and human behavior. Watch on
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Fixing Immigration: Legal Pathways, E-Verify, Solutions - Attorney Andy Semotiuk
11/07/2025
Fixing Immigration: Legal Pathways, E-Verify, Solutions - Attorney Andy Semotiuk
What if America could solve its immigration crisis without raids, fear, or endless political deadlock? In this episode, Daniel Stih sits down with Andy Semotiuk, a rare immigration attorney licensed in both the United States and Canada, to unpack real solutions for today’s complex immigration challenges. How to fairly legalize undocumented immigrants while respecting those who followed the rules The pros and cons of E-Verify and new ideas like Decentralized ID technology The role of asylum, refugee sponsorship, and reforming legal pathways Andy’s take on tariffs and the idea of merging Canada and the U.S. and why Québec might be the dealbreaker A thoughtful, solutions-focused conversation for anyone who wants to see compassion and common sense return to immigration policy. Watch on
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AI: Why Smart Tools Make Us Dumber
11/05/2025
AI: Why Smart Tools Make Us Dumber
Artificial intelligence is making us smarter, and dumber, at the same time. In this solo episode, Daniel Stih explores why people who use AI may become less likely to believe misinformation, and lose their ability to spot misinformation and think for themselves. AI’s short-term fix vs. long-term erosion of critical thinking. How “thinking assistants” erode critical thinking Why convenience dulls curiosity What to do to stay sharp in the age of AI and misinformation automation. The Daniel Stih Podcast — where curiosity meets clarity, and we learn to think better in a world full of misinformation. Subscribe to my newsletter for more deep-thinking conversations about health, science, and human behavior. Watch on
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Was the Moon Landing Faked? A Critical Look at Both Sides
10/30/2025
Was the Moon Landing Faked? A Critical Look at Both Sides
A solo episode by Daniel Stih The 1969 Apollo moon landing is one of the most celebrated achievements in human history. Why do so many people still believe the moon landing was faked? In this episode, I explore both sides of the debate—not to mock or take side- to understand. • Why some footage looks suspicious • The political context of the Cold War and the space race • Why distrust in government fuels doubt I’m not here to force an answer—I’m here to ask better questions. Why do conspiracy theories take hold? And what does this tell us about how we evaluate truth? Whether you think the moon landing was the greatest achievement in history or the greatest hoax ever pulled off this episode will make you think deeper. Watch on
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The New World Order
10/26/2025
The New World Order
A solo episode by Daniel Stih The New World Order (NWO) is a shift in global power structure and governance. In this solo episode I explain what the NWO is, why people fear the “New World Order.” Many believe it’s about control and a covert plan by powerful elites to centralize global power, weaken national sovereignty, control economies and resources, and use crises such as war, pandemics, and climate change) to justify more control - to eventually create a one-world government. Both perspectives have truth. The “New World Order” isn’t a single organization holding secret meetings in a cave; It’s a trend of power centralization, global institutions, and elite coordination that want: One world Global government One health system Unified action on climate change An International digital ID A Central bank using digital currency Whether this new world order LEADS to cooperation or control depends on whether you question or comply with it without thinking. Regardless if you think it’s a conspiracy, the best thing to do is ask youself- who benefits and who loses when there is: One world global government One health care system A single Central bank Digital currency
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How This War Ends - Daniel’s Solution to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
10/24/2025
How This War Ends - Daniel’s Solution to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
If you listened to my recent conversation with journalist Nikola Mikovic, you know we took a deep dive into Russia’s foreign policy — what’s really driving the war in Ukraine, and what might bring it to an end. That conversation got me thinking what a solution could look like: First — Russia - Withdraw from Ukraine and pivot from a war economy back to what it does best: energy. Oil, gas, coal, lithium. Russia could rebuild its economy through energy exports instead of destruction. Next — Europe - Europe could resume buying affordable energy from Russia, instead of paying inflated prices for imported U.S. gas. Rebuild trade to serve mutual stability rather than escalation. The United States — Washington could lift sanctions once Russia withdraws and commits to peace. That would lower global inflation, restore trade balance, and reduce the risk of a larger conflict that nobody actually wants. The Kremlin would prefer this outcome. Russia is already looking for a way out that lets Putin save face. China is quietly helping sustain Russia’s war economy — buying cheap oil and gas — while the U.S. profits by selling weapons and energy to Europe. The major winners in this war have been America and China. The major losers are Ukraine and Russia. I’m taking sides. I’m using reason and empathy to find a solution out of this madness. If you haven’t heard my full conversation with Nikola Mikovic, listen — it sets the stage. Links can be found .
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Russia’s Endgame, The Truth About the War in Ukraine - Nikola Mikovic
10/23/2025
Russia’s Endgame, The Truth About the War in Ukraine - Nikola Mikovic
Why is the war in Ukraine still going, and what does Russia really want? I sit down with Nikola Mikovic, a freelance journalist based in Serbia who specializes in the foreign policies of Russia and Ukraine. From Moscow’s motives and Europe’s energy crisis to the quiet influence of China, this conversation reveals what mainstream headlines miss. What drives Russia’s foreign policy Sanctions and energy How China is quietly shaping the war’s outcome What it would take to end the conflict Follow-up: Daniel shares his own peace-based economic solution in a short solo episode — “Daniel’s Solution to End the War.” Watch, think critically, and join the discussion in the comments below. Subscribe for more deep thinking conversations and the search for truth. Watch on Creator’s Note (updated): After recording, I read a piece in today’s newspaper: Silicon Valley ‘Warlord’ Gets Pentagon’s attention.” It reinforces one of the points we talked about - the only winners in this war are the United States and China. (The US benefiting from arms sales; China from selling cheap energy to Russia due to sanctions). In the article, Steven Simoni, co-founder of Allen Control Systems that makes an AI-powered, autonomous machine gun says, “I hate war, but war is always going to happen. Someone’s going to make this product at some point.” Wow! That’s the best solution a Silicon Valley startup CEO can come up with for stopping the war? It’s likely the more profitable one. Either these “smart” guys are not as smart as we give them credit or they are just plain greedy. The company raised $40 million in finding recently in a round led by Craft Ventures, the firm co-founded by President Trump’s AI czar David Sack. Under the hood, the circuit board has a printed image of him and co-founder Simoni. Co-founder Like Allen said. “If Russia or China recovered one of these they will have to see our faces.” I think they forget that China reverse engineers products, makes them cheaper to manufacture, more affordable and available to anyone who wants one. Allen said, “As an engineer, you can basically help the good guys, help the bad guys, or do nothing.” I’m sure these guys have good intentions. They just lack critical thinking - what happens when you put profit before trying to find an honest and effective solution. He made the assumption there are only two choices. There are always additional ones. These guys have’t considered the real reasons for the war, and how they might use their influence and prestige as Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and their invitations to private parties at the White House, to encourage the White House to initiate an alternative solution to ending this war, as suggested with my guest on this episode. Curious what you think — does this change how you see the issue? Thank you for listening. Please leave a comment.
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What’s Real? 9/11, Moon Landing, MKUltra, Truth vs Misinformation - John Abrons
10/21/2025
What’s Real? 9/11, Moon Landing, MKUltra, Truth vs Misinformation - John Abrons
Was 9/11 an inside job? The moon landing faked? Does the government use mind control programs like MKUltra? In this episode, I’m joined by John Abrons to talk about famous and controversial conspiracy theories. Instead of debating them, we dig deeper into the psychology behind them: Why so many distrust official stories Why some “theories” are closer to the truth than people realize We reveal how to think better in a world full of noise: How to spot misinformation When to doubt the government How to question everything without falling for everything This episode isn’t about telling you what to believe— It’s about tools to discern truth in a world built on deception. Watch on
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Why Now? The Hidden Timelines Behind War and Peace Deals
10/20/2025
Why Now? The Hidden Timelines Behind War and Peace Deals
A solo episode by Daniel Stih We’re told the war “broke out” a few years ago. What if that’s a lie? In this episode, I dig into a pattern I keep seeing in global conflicts like the Israel-Palestine war, the Gaza Strip crisis, and the Russia–Ukraine war. The official story says these wars started recently The truth is many of them have been going on for decades. Why does the media reset the timeline? Why do peace deals only happen when it benefits powerful leaders? And most importantly—why now? I explore the possibility that these conflicts could have been solved much earlier. That peace was delayed until it served someone’s political, financial, or strategic interests. This is not about taking sides—it's about exposing how history is edited, how the public is misled, and why understanding the real timeline changes everything. If you want to think deeper than the headlines and understand the hidden incentives behind war and “peace,” this episode is for you.
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The Middle East, Questions We’re Not Supposed to Ask : What Helen Thomas Tried to Warn Us About
10/18/2025
The Middle East, Questions We’re Not Supposed to Ask : What Helen Thomas Tried to Warn Us About
Helen Thomas was one of the most respected White House journalists in history—until she asked the “wrong” questions about U.S. policy in the Middle East. In this solo episode, I look at what she tried to expose, why she was silenced, and how it ties into 9/11, Israel, and today’s conflicts in Gaza and beyond. This about patterns, media control, political influence, and why certain topics become off-limits while others are fair game. Major global events seem connected… yet we're told to look at them in isolation. Geopolitics, media censorship, and how understanding Helen Thomas might help us finally make sense of the Middle East today.
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Censored: Disinformation, Algorithms, Thought Crimes, The War on Truth - Hrvoje Morić
10/14/2025
Censored: Disinformation, Algorithms, Thought Crimes, The War on Truth - Hrvoje Morić
My guest is Hrvoje Moric, host of The Geopolitics & Empire Podcast. Known for tackling controversial topics from geopolitics to health and war, Hrvoje has faced account shutdowns and platform restrictions from YouTube, Patreon, and PayPal. In this episode we talk about: The Disinformation Governance Board - what it is and what it means for free speech The “Algorithm Ghetto” - how digital systems quietly control what people see and think Why climate change, war, and health narratives are protected, while others are suppressed How independent voices can reach audiences in an age of algorithmic control * How information, truth, and power intersect in the digital age. Watch on
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ChatGPT & AI Mistakes - Climate Change, Global Warming, Chemtrails
10/07/2025
ChatGPT & AI Mistakes - Climate Change, Global Warming, Chemtrails
A solo episode by Daniel Stih How AI systems such as ChatGPT decide what’s “accurate” or misinformation and what Chat might add to your content based on these behind the scenes algorithms. I share my experience editing a blog post on climate change and chemtrails. ChatGPT applied internal “accuracy guidelines” and the changes. Hear how accuracy guidelines work, what that means for writers, why it matters if you’re trying to express your perspective without being censored. A deep-dive into AI, information, and truth about where human judgment should fit in with scientific articles and news stories. SHOW NOTES Cut and past this into AI ChatGPT before you ask for edits on an article or blog post you write: “Author-first: preserve the author’s meaning and claims verbatim except for minimal copy-editing (spelling, punctuation, grammar). Do not add factual clarifications, technical context, or counterclaims. Any additional context or fact-checking must be placed in a separate labeled block titled ‘Editor’s Note’ or ‘Scientific Context’ and must be explicitly marked as not the author’s text. If factual additions are proposed, show a change log of added sentences before inserting them.” If you paste this at the start of a message Chat AI will: Only do copy-editing Put anything extra in a side bar labeled Editor’s Note Provide a change log of additions. Adopt this as a default unless you say otherwise.
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Facebook Whistleblower and Big Tech Censorship - Ryan Hartwig
10/01/2025
Facebook Whistleblower and Big Tech Censorship - Ryan Hartwig
Discover what happens behind the scenes at Facebook and Instagram. From deleted posts to political bias, lawsuits, and a subpoena against Meta— this is Big-Tech censorship exposed. My guest, Ryan Hartwig, spent two years as a content moderator subcontracted by Facebook, where he reviewed and deleted groups, posts, comments, and videos. Since going public, Ryan became a leading voice exposing Big Tech censorship and bias. His efforts contributed to a DOJ referral against Mark Zuckerberg, an FEC complaint tied to the Michigan Senate race, and testimony before the Texas state legislature that resulted in a subpoena against Meta. Ryan reveals how moderation policies are applied, patterns of bias he witnessed, and how whistleblowing has shaped lawsuits, legislation, and the public conversation on free speech. SHOW NOTES Watch on
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The Climate Change Lie and Why - Lynne Balzer
09/21/2025
The Climate Change Lie and Why - Lynne Balzer
In this episode: Failure of "scientists" to use scientific method and changing historical climate data. Who started the Climate Change lie, and why. Motivations for starting the lie of climate change in the 1980s: depopulation, greed (cap and trade), destroying capitalism. How the term global warming became climate change after things didn't heat up as much as predicted. Th skeptic scients who have been censored Lynne Balzer, has been researching climate change for a decade with the Faraday Science Institute, an organization also developing solutions for recycling plastics and converting plastics into fuel. She shares research into the origins of the climate change movement, their motivations, who benefits, and why you are being fed a lie. SHOW NOTES Watch on
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E - Evolve — Step 7 of The WHISTLE Method
09/01/2025
E - Evolve — Step 7 of The WHISTLE Method
Feeling stuck? Today is Step 7, the final step of the WHISTLE Method, a framework for going from stuck to started. You don’t need a finish line. This is where you step into your next evolution. Each day this week, I’ll walk you through a new step of the WHISTLE Method. One letter. One breakthrough. One day at a time. Because You Can: How to Succeed Under Difficult Circumstances: Lessons Learned From Climbing Mountains That Had Never Been ClimbedOn Amazon:
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