The Tenth Man Podcast with Kevin Travis
Welcome to The Tenth Man Podcast — independent political commentary and social analysis for people who are tired of media narratives replacing facts.
Hosted by Kevin Travis, The Tenth Man explores today’s biggest stories through the lens of media bias, current affairs, American exceptionalism, climate change debates, culture, public policy, and common sense. Each episode challenges conventional wisdom by digging into the historical context, contradictions, and overlooked details often missing from mainstream coverage.
From climate change and energy policy to immigration, crime, free speech, gun rights, economics, and cultural trends, this podcast combines factual analysis with sharp social commentary and a contrarian perspective designed to make listeners think critically.
If you enjoy long-form political podcasts, independent journalism, conservative commentary, current events analysis, and discussions about the future of American culture and institutions, The Tenth Man Podcast delivers thought-provoking conversations without scripted corporate talking points.
Topics regularly include:
- Climate Change and Energy Policy
- Current Affairs and Breaking News
- Social Commentary and Cultural Trends
- Media Bias and Misinformation
- American Exceptionalism and National Identity
- Politics and Government Policy
- Gun Rights and Public Safety
- Immigration and Border Security
- Economics, Trade, and Global Affairs
The Tenth Man Podcast asks the question modern media rarely does:
“What if the crowd is wrong?”
New episodes weekly.
Episodes
130 episodes
S5 E11 - Capitalism, Protests, and the Bear vs. Commissar
Boycotting Starbucks to End Capitalism? The Contradictions of Socialist Protest | The Tenth ManKevin Travis argues that boycotts rely on capitalist competition, criticizing Seattle mayor Sarah Nelson’s Starbucks boycott as us...
S5 E10 - Iran, A Juvenile Delinquent Throwing Rocks at Cars
Iran’s “Overpass”: Mining the Strait of Hormuz, Extorting Shipping, and the World’s Double StandardThe episode compares teens throwing rocks from highway overpasses—citing fatal cases in Michigan (Kenneth White, 20...
S5 E09 - Greta Thunberg, Take the Win for Stopping Iran Oil
The Biggest Oil Disruption Ever—and the Climate Movement’s Silence Says EverythingThis episode argues that a massive Iran-linked energy disruption has effectively locked up about 20% of global oil supply in the Ara...
S5 E08 - Pope Leo: Holy War on Sin or Jihad on Donald Trump
Why the Media Praises the Pope Only When He Criticizes TrumpThe script argues that mainstream media elevates the Pope as a moral authority primarily when he criticizes Donald Trump, despite the Church’s ongoing reputational d...
S5 E07 - Would You Want Christians or Iranian Muslims to Rescue You
Church Songs, Christian Culture, and the Downed F-15 Over IranThe episode opens with an American F-15 shot down over Iran and contrasts why a downed airman would fear capture by Iranians, then shifts into a critique of repeti...
S5 E06 - Defunding TSA - Go For It!
TSA Pay Freeze, Media Silence, and the Case to Defund TSA Instead The script argues that President Trump has identified Democrats as terrorists for using intimidation tactics like shutting down Homeland ...
S5 E05 - Iran Conflict and The Thieves Among Us
War, Welfare, and the Storehouse: Priorities Behind the Iran Spending Debate A critique of Senator Bernie Sanders’ claim that U.S. strikes involving Iran cost about $22 billion and that the money should have funded...
S5 E04 - Glyphosate Roundup - MAHA Myths versus Science
Roundup, RFK Jr., and the MAHA Moms: How Bad Science SpreadsAfter a dinner conversation with a woman repeating seminar claims about Roundup, the host explains that “Roundup” is now a brand name and some products co...
S5 E03 - Japan, Longevity, and Ice Cream: Debunking Dietary Fables
Should You Eat Like the Japanese to Live Longer? The Longevity Diet Myth This episode challenges the popular claim that Americans should copy Japanese, Mediterranean, or French diets to gain longevity, a...
S5 E02 - Immigration and Due Process: Unpacking Constitutional Misinterpretations
Due Process, the Constitution, and Immigration Enforcement: A Contract, Not a SloganThe script argues that phrases like “freedom of speech,” “separation of church and state,” and “due process” are commonly quoted as slogans and misappli...
S5 E01 - Distant Horizons: Understanding the Cultural Cost of Immigration
The Unseen Impact of Migration: Who Stays and Who LeavesThis episode explores the oft-overlooked perspectives in the immigration debate, examining why some societies resist emigration while others face an 'exit mindset.' It delves into ...
S4 E43 - TikTok, Baby Formula, and the Truth About Church Charity
A viral TikTok video accused Texas churches of ignoring a mother who “needed baby formula,” and the media ran with it. But almost nothing in that story holds up under basic scrutiny.In this episode, The Tenth Man unpacks:Why ...
S4 E42 - Electric Vehicles Part 2: Bridging the Gap Between Makers and Buyers
Electric vehicles promise convenience, clean energy, and a futuristic driving experience — but the engineers and regulators pushing the transition still don’t understand the lifestyle they’re demanding from real drivers.
S4 E41 - Electric Vehicles Part 1: From Showroom to Junkyard
My Journey with Electric Vehicles: The Realities and ChallengesIn this episode of 'The 10th Man,' we explore the practical challenges and realities of owning an electric vehicle (EV). From dealing with unexpected accidents and rushed pur...
S4 E40 - The Affordable Housing Hoax: Influencers, Boomers and Reality
Debunking the Housing Affordability MythIn this episode of 'The Tenth Man', the host tackles the pervasive myth that housing has become unaffordable for younger generations due to the actions of Baby Boomers. By dis...
S4 E39 - Lone Star Tick vs Deer Hunters - The Truth About Alfa-gal
The Lone Star Tick Myth and America’s Deer CrisisA 47-year-old New Jersey man ate a hamburger at a backyard barbecue and died a few hours later. The media blamed the Lone Star Tick. Then they blame...
S4 E38 - Mamdani's New York: A Communist's Dream in Capitalism's Capital
New York Elects a Communist Mayor: The Demise of Capitalism? In this episode of The Tenth Man, we delve into the shocking election of Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, as the mayor of New York City, the ...
S4 E37 - SNAP Scammers: How the Shutdown Exposed America’s Fake Famine
The government shutdown didn’t starve America — it exposed our addiction to dependency.In this episode, The Tenth Man unpacks the SNAP panic: forty-two million people “losing benefits,” the myth o...
S4 E36 - White House Ballroom: How the Media Built Another False Crisis
When the British burned the White House in 1814, it was an act of war. When Donald Trump builds a ballroom in 2025, it’s treated like one.This episode of The Tenth Man dismantles the media hysteria over the s...
S4 E35 - Is Finland the Happiest Country and Who Really Cares?
The United Nations says Finland is the happiest country on earth — again. But how do they know? We look behind the World Happiness Index and find missing data, selective reporting, and a quiet message aim...
S4 E34 - They Taught You Columbus Was Evil. They Lied.
A generation believes Christopher Columbus was a villain. But that story didn’t emerge organically — it was written by one man, and it spread like gospel through classrooms across America.In this full-length episode, we...
S4 E33 - The Grand Blanc Church Attack: A Foiled Bombing Rebranded as a “Mass Shooting”
On September 28, a man rammed his truck into a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, opened fire, set the building ablaze, and tried to carry out a bombing with four improvised explosive devices. Within hours, nat...
S4 E32 - The Shutdown They Wanted: Democrats Hold the Budget Hostage
The United States government has shut down — but not for the reasons you’re being told. This wasn’t a failure to “agree on a budget.” It was a deliberate strategy by Democrats to block the budget over one issue: taxpayer-funded ...
S4 E31 - Universities Under Fire: Free Speech and the Death of Charlie Kirk
The assassination of Charlie Kirk wasn’t just a tragedy — it revealed the hypocrisy of academia, the dishonesty of the media, and the collapse of free speech. In this episode, The Tenth Man dismantles the “both sides” narrative, exposes the cam...
S4 E30 - Just Victim or Also Villain: The Epstein Survivor Question
This podcast episode critically examines the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on the complexities surrounding legality, morality, and the claims of victims. It argues that many women involved with Epstein were not lured but ...