Manufactured Credibility: How the Media Built Dr. Leana Wen’s Brand From Thin Air
The Making of an “Expert” You probably know Dr. Leana Wen. You’ve seen her on CNN, in The Washington Post, quoted on every hot-button issue from lockdowns to masks to abortion to opioids. But her rise wasn’t organic. It was engineered. Wen wasn’t a neutral voice the...
The Fall of Rome: How Empires Decay and What It Means for Modern Civilization
Most empires don’t collapse overnight. They decay slowly, chipped away by weak leaders, economic strain, cultural shifts, and external threats. The story of the fall of Rome is not just ancient history, it is a warning to every modern civilization. Today, as Western...
Was the Roman Republic an Oligarchy in Disguise? Uncovering the Truth About Rome’s “Democracy”
When we think of the Roman Republic, we picture a grand democracy—togas, senators, and the people’s voice in action. But was it really that simple? In my X thread from November 2024, I asked a provocative question: Was the Roman Republic an oligarchy in disguise?...
The Shocking Truth About Roman Empire Inflation: How It Led to the Fall of Rome
Ever wonder why the Roman Empire fell? It wasn’t just barbarian invasions or lazy emperors—money problems played a massive role, and I’m here to break it down for you. In my X thread from August 2024, I dove into the roots of Roman Empire inflation, and trust me, it’s...
Are We Living Through Rome’s Fall? Lessons from the Roman Republic and Empire for America’s Future
Are we witnessing the downfall of America as we know it, just like the Roman Republic and Roman Empire? As someone who’s spent years digging into history’s most epic stories, I’m sounding the alarm: we’re living through both the collapse of Rome’s Republic and the...
Roman Empire vs. Roman Republic: Which Holds the Key to America’s Future?
If you’ve ever wondered whether history can predict our future, buckle up—because the Roman Empire and Roman Republic are staring us in the face, and their lessons might just save America from a similar fate. As someone who’s spent years diving into the rise and fall...
The Shocking Truth Behind Joe Biden’s 2024 Withdrawl: A Masterful PR Campaign by the Democratic Party
Let’s cut to the chase—Joe Biden is out of the 2024 presidential race, and it’s not because he or Jill wanted it that way. The Democratic Party didn’t just nudge him out; they orchestrated a year-long PR campaign so calculated, so relentless, that it feels like...
The Coming Podcast Day of Reckoning; Why the Cream Will Rise to the Top
Most podcasters do not approach their work as a professional, and it is the single thing that is currently missing from the space. “Please, Please for the Love of God Do Not Start a Podcast,” writes Ryan Holiday, in a 2016 article, citing Jordan Harbinger founder...
How Losing the Nobel Prize Changed this Man’s Life Forever
As a boy, Dr. Brian Keating he got his first telescope and was lucky enough to have parents that pushed him to achieve his own dreams; because of that he’s tried to be that same type of parent – helping to nudge his children in the direction of their curiosity. For...
How the YouTube Sensation, Postmodern Jukebox, Went From Unknown to Over 1 Billion Views
Perfectionism kept Scott Bradlee from releasing anything until he was 27 years of age. He was unsure of his own talent, and too worried to take the risk. He had a trick at parties where he would take modern songs and put an early 20th century spin on them. Scott got...