Warren Buffett built one of the greatest investing records in history — then gave ordinary investors a surprising final lesson: stop trying to invest like Warren Buffett.In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ examines Buffett’s retirement from Berkshire Hathaway, why Buffett has repeatedly recommended low-cost S&P 500 index funds, and what his advice says about the difficulty of beating the market.TJ also looks at Elon Musk’s reputation battle surrounding a new four-hour documentary, the attention economy, and why some scandals disappear faster when public figures can create a constant stream of new headlines.Plus, TJ breaks down the controversy surrounding Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing at Republican political events, the debate over “personal capacity,” and the long-term question of how future attorneys general from either party should balance political activity with public trust.Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for sharp analysis, media commentary, politics, technology, business, and the stories shaping the news.#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #WarrenBuffett #BerkshireHathaway #Investing #StockMarket #SP500 #ElonMusk #Tesla #X #Media #AttentionEconomy #ToddBlanche #DepartmentOfJustice #Politics #NewsAnalysisFiltered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Warren Buffett, Warren Buffett investing advice, Berkshire Hathaway, Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Buffett retirement, stock market investing, S&P 500 index fund, index fund investing, passive investing, investing advice, Wall Street, finance news, Elon Musk documentary, Elon Musk news, Tesla, X social media, attention economy, reputation management, media criticism, Todd Blanche, Attorney General Todd Blanche, Department of Justice, DOJ politics, Hatch Act, political independence, Washington politics, political news, current events, news analysis, business news, technology news

Warren Buffett’s Surprising Exit: What He Really Thinks Now

Canada is looking for a closer relationship with Europe, and TJ Walker examines what that says about changing global confidence in America.On this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ breaks down Canada’s move toward deeper European ties, concerns about U.S. debt and financial power, why central banks hold gold, and what global diversification means for America’s economic influence.TJ also covers:Congress voting on unauthorized hostilities with IranThe cost and accountability questions surrounding military actionFBI Director Kash Patel’s heated Senate hearingFederal employee paid leave spending and government accountabilityThe controversy over President Trump’s name and the Kennedy Center repairsWith TJ’s trademark mix of news analysis, humor, and personal development lessons, Filtered with TJ Walker explores the stories behind the headlines and asks what they reveal about leadership, institutions, and decision-making.Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for daily commentary on politics, business, culture, and the biggest stories shaping America.#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #Canada #DonaldTrump #USDebt #Gold #FederalReserve #Economy #Iran #KashPatel #FBI #KennedyCenter #PoliticalNews #CurrentEvents #NewsAnalysisFiltered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Canada Europe relationship, Canada EU membership, US debt crisis, American economy, dollar dominance, gold reserves, central banks gold, financial markets, Donald Trump news, Trump tariffs, Trump Canada comments, Iran war powers, Congress Iran vote, Kash Patel FBI hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel, Cory Booker Senate hearing, government accountability, federal employee leave, GAO report, Kennedy Center Trump name, political commentary, political satire, current events, US politics, news analysis, leadership lessons, personal development, 2026 politics, breaking news analysis

Canada's Move Toward Europe: What It Means For The US Economy

Donald Trump says fears about artificial intelligence taking over are a “hoax.” But what happens when the people racing to build increasingly powerful AI systems admit they cannot fully predict where the technology is heading?On this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ breaks down the real debate over artificial intelligence, AGI, catastrophic risk, China’s role in the global AI race, and whether meaningful safeguards can coexist with American technological leadership.Then, the Supreme Court stops the Trump administration from enforcing new Postal Service requirements for mail ballots during the 2026 midterm election. TJ looks at the proposed ballot rules, the Court’s 7–2 decision, and the larger question hanging over Donald Trump’s approach to elections: do the same rules still count when your side loses?Finally, Gavin Newsom says he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris enters the race. TJ examines Harris’s 2020 and 2024 campaigns, Newsom’s strengths and weaknesses, and why he believes Newsom would be the stronger Democratic general-election candidate if the choice came down to the two Californians.Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for political commentary, current events, media analysis, and a perspective that cuts through the usual partisan scripts.#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AGI #SupremeCourt #MailInVoting #Election2026 #GavinNewsom #KamalaHarris #ElectionNews #Politics #Trump #2028ElectionFiltered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Donald Trump, Trump AI hoax, artificial intelligence, AI danger, artificial general intelligence, AGI, AI regulation, AI safety, China AI race, Jensen Wang, Nvidia, Supreme Court, mail ballots, mail-in voting, Postal Service, 2026 midterms, election integrity, Donald Trump election, Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, 2028 election, Democratic primary, Newsom 2028, Harris 2028, political commentary, US politics, current events

The Truth About Trump's AI Claims and Election Rules

Gavin Newsom is facing an expanding federal investigation involving travel, outside funding, and personal expenses, but the subpoenas reportedly do not identify a specific alleged crime. TJ Walker looks at what happens when investigators appear to start with a political target and work backward toward possible wrongdoing.Also on today’s Filtered with TJ Walker: an Ohio Republican Senate campaign hires, and quickly fires, a political director after reporters uncover Nazi imagery and Rhodesia-related material in his public history. TJ asks the obvious question: how does someone responsible for political judgment get hired without anyone checking his public profile?Then the show turns to something more optimistic: autonomous vehicles. With roughly 1.19 million people dying in road crashes each year globally, could robotaxis eventually save lives and return thousands of hours of commuting time to ordinary workers?And first, America’s retirement problem may be about more than Social Security. Retirees are reportedly watching about 47 hours of television every week. TJ argues that retirement should mean escaping work you hate, not abandoning purpose, usefulness, and human connection altogether.Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for news, politics, technology, media criticism, and current events without the usual filter.#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #GavinNewsom #DonaldTrump #Republicans #GOP #FederalInvestigation #PoliticalNews #CaliforniaPolitics #AutonomousVehicles #Waymo #Robotaxi #Retirement #SocialSecurity #CurrentEventsFiltered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Gavin Newsom, Gavin Newsom investigation, Gavin Newsom federal investigation, Donald Trump, Trump Newsom, California politics, Republican Party, GOP news, John Husted, Ohio Senate, political scandal, Nazi imagery controversy, federal investigation, politicized justice, Department of Justice, autonomous vehicles, self-driving cars, robotaxi, Waymo, Zoox, road safety, AI cars, retirement, retirees, Social Security, retirement crisis, political satire, political commentary, current events, US politics

Gavin Newsom Under Federal Scrutiny & The GOP’s Vetting Disaster

Donald Trump wants voters to “pretend I’m on the ballot” in the 2026 midterms, and he’s pitching a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress.But while politicians make promises, the bond market is sending a much less comfortable message about inflation, federal debt, interest rates, mortgages, and the cost of borrowing.In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ breaks down why the bond market may be the most brutally honest institution in America, how rising Treasury yields eventually reach your mortgage and credit card, and why Washington’s growing debt matters far beyond Wall Street.Then TJ turns to the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where Trump dominated the spotlight, told supporters to treat the election as if his own name were on the ballot, warned non-voters they could “go to hell,” and proposed thousands of dollars in direct payments while Republican speakers warned about socialism.When does a government handout become socialism? Apparently, sometime after the check clears.Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for political commentary, news analysis, economics, and satire without the talking-point filter.#DonaldTrump #Trump #Midterms2026 #BondMarket #Economy #Inflation #NationalDebt #InterestRates #MortgageRates #Republicans #GOP #USPolitics #PoliticalNews #TJWalker #FilteredWithTJWalkerDonald Trump, Trump $5000 checks, Trump $5000 payment, Trump midterm convention, 2026 midterms, midterm elections 2026, Republican convention Dallas, Republican Party, GOP, JD Vance, Scott Bessent, John Fetterman, bond market, bond yields, Treasury yields, 10 year Treasury, interest rates, mortgage rates, inflation, national debt, federal deficit, US economy, Trump economy, socialism, government spending, tariffs, political satire, political commentary, TJ Walker, Filtered with TJ Walker

The Truth About Trump's $5,000 Checks and Rising Debt

Donald Trump is taking center stage in the Republican midterm strategy, but is that an advantage or a gift to Democrats?On this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ looks at Republicans building their midterm convention around Trump, questions the logic of promising voters a $5,000 “dividend” while the national debt keeps climbing, and breaks down the growing political backlash against AI and data centers.TJ also examines the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the controversy surrounding a university professor who was fired after sharing an article about Kirk’s past comments. The case raises a larger question: if conservatives oppose cancel culture, should that principle also protect speech they find offensive?Plus: Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, AI infrastructure, electricity and water costs, free speech, political hypocrisy, government spending, and why both parties have trouble applying their own principles consistently.Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for independent political commentary, news analysis, satire, and perspectives that don’t fit neatly into partisan talking points.#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #Republicans #Midterms #CharlieKirk #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #DataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ElonMusk #MarkZuckerberg #PoliticalNews #USPoliticsFiltered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Donald Trump, Trump news, Republican Party, Republicans, 2026 midterms, midterm elections, Republican convention, Trump approval rating, Charlie Kirk, Charlie Kirk assassination, Charlie Kirk anniversary, free speech, cancel culture, right wing cancel culture, political correctness, data centers, AI data centers, artificial intelligence, AI infrastructure, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Big Tech, Social Security, government spending, political news, US politics

Trump’s Midterm Gamble, Data Center Backlash & Right-Wing Cancel Culture

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 #StraitOfHormuzFiltered 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

Why the Iran War Is Costing You More Than You Think

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 #LaborFiltered 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

Workers Get Less While Culture Wars Get Louder | Filtered with TJ Walker

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 AISubscribe 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 #BreakingNewsFiltered 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

Maria Bartiromo Fired by Fox News | J.D. Vance on Iran War, Bernie Sanders AI Ban

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 #WhiteHouseFiltered 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

Government Corruption: Why 89% of Americans Have Lost Faith

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 #NewsFiltered 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

Private Equity Is Coming for College Sports, And Universities May Regret It

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 #CurrentEventsFiltered 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

What would it take for Trump to lose his base?

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 #USPoliticsFiltered 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

Trump’s Crypto Bank: When Presidential Power Becomes Family Business

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 #BigTechFiltered 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

Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement Won’t Stop Zuckerberg’s Addiction Machine

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 #AmericanPoliticsFiltered 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

NFL Brain Damage, Trump’s Art Purge & Billionaire Nepotism

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 #PoliticalCommentaryFiltered 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

Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Columnist After Charlie Kirk Controversy

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be heading back to Britain, but TJ Walker has a bigger question: Why are Americans still fascinated by royalty at all?In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ argues that the modern British royal family functions less like a governing institution and more like an elaborate tourist attraction. He examines Harry and Meghan’s expensive media deals, their possible return to royal life, the strange power of titles such as “Prince” and “Duchess,” and why people willingly follow royal protocol generations after America fought a war to reject monarchy.TJ also shares a personal confession about being paid to address a royal client as “Your Royal Highness” and explains why even his principles apparently have a price.The episode concludes with a new spontaneous-question segment: What do people in South Florida consider normal that everyone else would find insane? From former dictators and indicted politicians to convicted felons and neighbors who suddenly disappear, TJ explains why South Florida has become a refuge for the shameless, the flaky, and the legally complicated.Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for independent political commentary, media criticism, satire, and unfiltered reactions to the stories everyone else takes too seriously.#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #RoyalFamily #BritishMonarchy #RoyalFamilyNews #HarryAndMeghan #SouthFlorida #FloridaMan #PoliticalCommentary #MediaCriticismFiltered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Harry and Meghan, British royal family, royal family news, Harry Meghan Britain, monarchy debate, royal obsession, celebrity culture, Buckingham Palace, British monarchy, Harry and Meghan Netflix, media criticism, political satire, news commentary, South Florida, Florida Man, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Florida politics, Donald Trump, Jair Bolsonaro, OJ Simpson, convicted felons, political commentary, current events, comedy news

Harry & Meghan Return to Britain, and Royalty Is Still Ridiculous

Donald Trump’s economic record is under attack after Senator Jon Ossoff highlighted rising prices for gas, diesel, coffee, and ground beef. TJ Walker examines the numbers—and offers a brutally sarcastic defense of why higher prices might supposedly be good for Americans.The episode also looks at a newly appointed South Carolina senator who admitted she was not informed about Taiwan, the South China Sea, or national security, raising questions about political qualifications and the hypocrisy surrounding attacks on DEI.Finally, Texas Tech’s AI-assisted curriculum review is creating concerns about ideological censorship and academic freedom. Could restrictions involving sexual orientation and gender identity make it harder for professors to teach the Holocaust, slavery, Jim Crow, and other uncomfortable parts of American history?Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for independent political commentary, satire, media criticism, and analysis of the stories shaping American politics.#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #JonOssoff #TexasTech #PoliticalSatire #PoliticalCommentary #USPolitics #AcademicFreedom #AICensorshipFiltered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Donald Trump, Jon Ossoff, Trump prices, cost of living, inflation, gas prices, coffee prices, ground beef prices, South Carolina politics, Republican Party, national security, political incompetence, DEI hypocrisy, Texas Tech, AI curriculum review, AI censorship, academic freedom, Holocaust education, history censorship, gender identity, sexual orientation, Greg Abbott, political satire, political commentary, US politics, current events

Trump’s Higher Prices, GOP Ignorance & Texas AI Censorship

A three-time Donald Trump voter is stunned after his Russian-born wife, who has a pending green-card case and no criminal history, is detained by immigration authorities. But even as Trump’s immigration policies hit his own family, he continues defending the president and insisting his wife entered through Trump’s “beautiful big front door.”TJ Walker examines the personal consequences of hard-line immigration enforcement and the extraordinary loyalty Trump continues to receive from supporters directly affected by his policies.Also in this episode:Why the political left has no true equivalent to Candace Owens and the conservative conspiracy-media machineFederal legitimacy for the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture and USD1 stablecoinAttorney General Todd Blanche’s refusal to guarantee independence from TrumpThe collapse of the U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiation deadlineWho should benefit from the enormous wealth generated by AI data centersParamount chief David Ellison’s threat to move studio operations out of CaliforniaSubscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for daily political commentary, media analysis, major news stories, and the arguments often missing from traditional cable news.#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #Trump #ICE #Immigration #ImmigrationPolicy #TrumpVoters #CandaceOwens #ToddBlanche #Iran #ArtificialIntelligence #PoliticalNews #USNews #CurrentEvents

Trump Voter’s Wife Detained by ICE, and He Still Defends Trump

Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez actually become president in 2028? Republicans may be rooting for AOC to win the Democratic nomination, convinced she would be easy to beat—but TJ Walker argues they may want to remember how Democrats once felt about Donald Trump in 2016.On today’s Filtered, TJ looks at AOC’s political strengths, her mastery of social media, and why conventional wisdom about “electability” is often spectacularly wrong.Then: the University of Michigan is experimenting with pass/fail grading for freshmen to reduce stress. TJ has a different prescription—keep the grades and take away the smartphones. Are phones, social media, online gambling and disappearing face-to-face interaction doing far more damage to college students than grades ever could?Finally, Wisconsin politics delivers perhaps the ultimate example of political distraction: a candidate facing backlash over an old tweet criticizing Thanksgiving. TJ asks why voters obsess over culture-war trivia while problems involving jobs, schools, debt and affordability go unresolved.Filtered with TJ Walker — politics, culture and current events without the usual partisan filter.

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