In this Best Of episode from Filtered with TJ Walker, media training expert TJ Walker shares practical advice on how to communicate with confidence on video, radio, and television.
From creating a professional video setup at your desk to mastering body language, eye contact, and interview preparation, this episode pulls together some of TJ Walker’s most enduring media training insights.
Whether you’re an executive, athlete, entrepreneur, or spokesperson, these lessons help you avoid common mistakes and build long-term credibility in the media.

How to Look Confident on Camera: Media Training from TJ Walker

A crisis can erase trust and billions in value overnight.
In this special Filtered vault episode, crisis communication expert TJ Walker explains exactly how organizations should communicate during a crisis, why silence destroys credibility, and how poor messaging crippled companies like BP and Volkswagen.
This episode covers:
• Defining a true crisis
• What to say in the first hour
• Why CEOs must lead during major incidents
• How to avoid legal and reputational disasters
• Why the media will always quote you out of context
Essential listening for business leaders, PR professionals, and executives responsible for reputation management.

Crisis Communication: How to Respond When Everything Is on the Line

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine why intermittent fasting is no longer living up to its hype, how a viral influencer is reframing rejection as success, and why record government debt is becoming a global risk.
We also unpack Kanye West’s latest apology for antisemitic behavior and explore what accountability really means after repeated reversals. And from Minneapolis, we look at a federal immigration crackdown, political fallout inside the Republican Party, and the growing fear Americans are struggling to name.
Smart, grounded analysis of today’s biggest stories, through the lens of communication, behavior, and power.

Diet Myths, Debt Warnings, and a Country Testing Its Limits

The Minneapolis killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti has ignited national outrage and raised urgent constitutional questions. In this full episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine the verified timeline of events, the actions of a U.S. Border Patrol agent, eyewitness accounts, and why legal scholars across the ideological spectrum, including gun-rights advocates, are demanding accountability.
This deep dive covers what we know, what remains unanswered, and why this case has become a defining test of civil liberties, federal power, and public trust in law enforcement. The facts matter, and so does the precedent this case may set.
Video Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 - Why the Alex Pretti killing matters nationally
02:10 - Who Alex Preti was: verified background and life
05:35 - Timeline of the shooting: confirmed facts only
11:20 - Federal agent involvement and jurisdiction questions
18:40 - Eyewitness accounts and disputed claims
26:15 - Legal analysis: constitutional and civil rights issues
33:50 - NRA response and gun-rights community reaction
41:10 - Why conservatives and liberals agree on this case
48:30 - Media skepticism, public trust, and misinformation
55:20 - Final thoughts: why this case won’t fade
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Alex Pretti Case Proves This About Law Enforcement Nobody Wants to Admit

TikTok survives in the U.S. with a controversial ownership deal that leaves the algorithm untouched. Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot unleashes millions of sexualized AI images, prompting global backlash. New York City nurses strike, arguing $200,000 is no longer a luxury wage. A major scientific review finds exercise is just as effective as medication or therapy for depression. Former special counsel Jack Smith delivers a stark warning about the erosion of the rule of law. And new polling shows President Trump’s approval sliding into the mid-30s.

TikTok’s Deal, Musk’s AI Fallout, Nurses Strike, and Trump’s Slump [Filtered]

Prince Harry accuses British tabloids of illegal hacking in emotional court testimony. The UK moves closer to banning social media for children under 16. New health data show heart disease and stroke remain America’s top killers. Activists push back against Amazon Ring cameras over ICE surveillance concerns. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon defends globalism at Davos, and Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses spark a media frenzy.
TJ Walker filters the day’s biggest stories through communication strategy, media psychology, and personal development, helping you understand what really matters and why.

Prince Harry, Kids & Social Media, Surveillance Tech, and Davos Power Plays [Filtered]

Markets, geopolitics, media, and business collide in today’s episode of Filtered with TJ Walker.
From a rare triple sell-off sparked by Greenland tariff threats, to Europe’s debate over economic retaliation, to Mark Carney’s stark warning that the global order has “ruptured,” this episode breaks down what’s really happening beneath the headlines.
Plus: why modern media incentives are breaking politics, and how weight-loss drugs could save airlines hundreds of millions per year.

Markets Panic as Greenland Crisis Deepens and the World Order Cracks

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker, we explore how communication breakdowns — not just ideology — are driving political instability at home and abroad.
From a viral influencer receiving an elite U.S. visa, to MAGA insiders sounding alarms about Elon Musk’s X, to President Trump’s escalating threats over Greenland and global trade, this episode traces how spectacle, grievance, and algorithmic incentives distort power.
We also examine growing international calls to boycott the 2026 World Cup and a New York Times warning that Democrats’ race-centric messaging may be strengthening the very identity politics they oppose.
This is news analysis focused on how messages are constructed, amplified, and weaponized — and why that matters.

Trump’s Greenland Threats, X’s Conspiracy Crisis, and Identity Politics

China’s population is shrinking, births have collapsed to their lowest level since 1949, and experts say the damage may be irreversible. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we explain how decades of state-controlled family policy reshaped culture, and why financial incentives can’t fix it.
We also analyze a deadly train crash in Spain to explain how humans systematically misjudge risk, explore the rise of prediction markets in mainstream media, examine why fear of A.I. may be blocking better healthcare, and break down the geopolitical and psychological implications of the Greenland tariff dispute.
The episode closes with a sharp analysis of Frank Bruni’s argument that vulgarity and contempt are being normalized as leadership.

China’s Population Collapse and the Cost of Normalizing Absurdity [Filtered]

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine how political pressure, artificial intelligence, and digital distraction are reshaping American media.
Topics include a White House threat against CBS News over interview editing, the fallout from a Minneapolis protest involving a pardoned January 6 agitator, and how right-wing media framed the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
We also explore Ken Paxton’s use of A.I. in campaign advertising, Matt Damon’s warning about Netflix and distracted viewers, and what experts say about melatonin safety—plus practical sleep strategies that actually work.

White House vs CBS, AI Political Ads, Netflix and Our Attention Crisis [Filtered]

In this week’s most important stories, President Trump intensifies attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fears about political pressure on the U.S. economy. Video footage of an ICE officer killing a woman in Minneapolis sparks national backlash and scrutiny of federal law enforcement tactics.
The Clintons face a House subpoena over Jeffrey Epstein, setting up a legal fight over congressional power and political motive. TJ Walker also reflects on the death of Dilbert creator Scott Adams and the lessons of creative success, and examines Virginia’s new law limiting children’s social media use.
A clear-eyed look at power, institutions, and accountability in America.

Trump vs the Fed, ICE Shooting, and the Clintons’ Epstein Standoff [Filtered]

TJ Walker answers real student questions about communication, leadership, and public speaking in this personal development–focused episode of Filtered.
Topics include:
• Asking questions to build confidence at work
• Using personal stories to explain complex ideas
• Decluttering your environment to think clearly
• Using teleprompters without losing charisma
• Handling questions smoothly in training sessions
• Why teaching others sharpens your own skills
This episode is packed with practical advice you can use immediately in meetings, presentations, and daily conversations.

Speak with Confidence: Simple Tools for Better Communication

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we unpack the stories you may have missed, but shouldn’t ignore.
Why traditional starter homes have vanished from the American housing market. How New York City’s congestion pricing reduced traffic, raised revenue, and defied political expectations. Why Steve Bannon may be positioning himself for 2028. And how Trump-appointed judges are reshaping the judiciary in ways that could permanently alter American democracy.
We also explore why podcasts are now winning Golden Globe awards — and what that means for the future of media, Hollywood, and independent voices.
Clear analysis. No shouting. Just facts and context.

The Housing Crisis, Trump’s Courts, and Why Podcasts Just Changed Media [Filtered]

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine whether pressure is finally building around power centers in politics, media, tech, and law enforcement.
From Virginia’s push to regulate algorithmic internet use, to the rise and fall of Dilbert creator Scott Adams, to a clear-eyed breakdown of how crypto scams work, this episode connects the dots between incentives, communication failures, and institutional trust.
We also cover The Atlantic’s lawsuit against Google, growing outrage over ICE tactics in Minnesota, the resignation of federal prosecutors, and why the Clintons are refusing live testimony in the Epstein inquiry.
This episode focuses on how power communicates, and what happens when credibility collapses.

Are the Walls Caving In? Crypto Scams, ICE Backlash & Media Power [Filtered]

Meta’s metaverse experiment is shrinking fast, and the layoffs tell the real story. TJ Walker breaks down why Mark Zuckerberg’s most ambitious bet collapsed, what Wall Street learned, and why A.I. now dominates Silicon Valley strategy.
This episode also examines a broader credibility breakdown: CBS News turmoil, Bari Weiss’s media influence, Dan Bongino’s podcast return, and new research showing how sleep quietly shapes behavior more than motivation ever could.
Finally, a deep dive into institutional pressure, from the Federal Reserve to election systems, and what happens when power tests the limits of trust.

Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Reckoning, Media Chaos & the Fed’s Credibility Test [Filtered]

A podcast just won a Golden Globe, and it confirms that the center of media gravity has officially shifted.
In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ explains why podcasting is no longer an alternative medium but a dominant force in audience trust, ad revenue, and cultural relevance. We also analyze nationwide protests after the Minneapolis ICE shooting, growing pressure on the Federal Reserve, disturbing revelations from Donald Trump’s New York Times interview, and why Rep. Thomas Massie’s stand against executive overreach represents a rare moment of political courage.
This is news analysis filtered through communication, influence, and personal development, not partisan noise.

A Podcast Wins a Golden Globe, Media Power Just Shifted [Filtered]

Private companies are proposing climate experiments that would block sunlight to cool the Earth, a move some scientists warn could spiral out of control.
In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine five stories that reveal how incentives and power now shape outcomes in housing, transportation, politics, and the courts.
We break down why America stopped building starter homes, how congestion pricing actually worked as a market solution, what Steve Bannon’s legal and ethical record reveals about modern political extremism, and why new data suggests America’s judiciary may no longer function independently.
This is a conversation about systems, incentives, and communication, not partisan talking points.

Filtered: Companies Want to Block the Sun, And That’s Just the Start

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker, we analyze five major stories that reveal how power operates when constraints disappear.
From AI platforms charging for abuse… to billionaires leaving California… to chilling new footage in the Minneapolis ICE killing… to oil executives rejecting Trump’s Venezuela plan… this episode explores how language, incentives, and authority are reshaping America.
You’ll hear:
• Why Grok’s AI paywall didn’t solve abuse
• Why Google’s founders are quietly leaving California
• How political language reframes lethal force
• Why “capturing Venezuela” is outdated thinking
• What happens when loyalty replaces law
This is analysis for people who want to understand how narratives and power actually work.

Filtered: Trump Unleashed: Power, AI Abuse, ICE Violence & Billionaire Flight

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine five stories that reveal how media, power, fear, and attention are reshaping American life.
We explore the shutdown of a historic local newspaper, growing concerns about self-censorship at national news organizations, a rare legal victory for free speech on campus, the deadly consequences of aggressive immigration enforcement, and a president’s assertion that his authority is limited only by personal morality.
We close with research-backed insight into why constant phone use is eroding creativity—and how reclaiming your attention may be a form of resistance.
This episode connects journalism, civil liberties, leadership, and mental health into one clear picture: when systems fail, individuals must think more clearly than ever.

Filtered: The Death of Journalism, Fear as Policy, and Power Without Limits

A sweeping look at five major stories shaping America today. TJ Walker examines a tragic AI chatbot lawsuit involving a teenager, new dietary guidelines from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the rise of extreme cosmetic surgery culture, President Trump’s housing proposal targeting Wall Street, and a deadly ICE shooting caught on camera.
This episode focuses on facts, context, and consequences, not partisan spin.

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