Politically High-Tech
A podcast with facts and opinions on different topics like politics, policy, technology especially AI, spirituality and development! For this podcast, development simply means tip, product and/or etc. can benefit humanity. This show aims to show political viewpoints and sometimes praises/criticizes them. He is a wildcard sometimes. For Technology episodes, this show focuses on products (mostly AI) with pros, cons and sometimes give a hint of future update. For Development episodes, the podcast focuses on tips to improve as a human spiritually, socially, emotionally and more. All political, AI lovers and haters, and all religions are welcome! This is an adult show. Minors should not be listening to this podcast! This podcast proudly discriminates bad characters and nothing else.
Episodes
360 episodes
352-Evidence Over Outrage with Shades of Jade Podcast
We take on three loaded anniversaries and ask what it means to stay evidence-based when social media wants a scapegoat and a viral villain. We break down the Lindsay Clancy case, condemn political violence around Charlie Kirk’s death, and refle...
351- Hidden Books Of The Ethiopian Bible
I pick up an Ethiopian Bible and wrestle with what it means when one Christian tradition preserves more books than the Bibles most Americans and Brits grow up with. I lay out the missing texts that grabbed me, why I think they were removed, and...
350- Retirement Can Be A Career Upgrade With Richard Cobello
We talk with former New York State CISO Rick Cabello about turning a decades-long cybersecurity career into crime fiction without losing the real-world edge. We also dig into scams, AI risks, and why critical thinking matters more as technology...
349- Midterm Forecasts That Matter With Elias Martin
We walk through my midterm forecast using prediction markets and my own gut checks, starting with the House toss ups that decide the margin. Then we shift to a Senate map that could come down to one seat and the governor races that quietly shap...
348- The American Dream Reality Check With Chris Rivers
We talk with Christopher Rivers about why the American Dream feels broken for working people who do everything “right” and still can’t get ahead. We connect war, wealth, media incentives, and local civic action into a grounded case for hope tha...
347- Stop Writing AI Slop With Russell Van Brocklen
We bring back Russell Van Brocklen to share a step-by-step AI workflow that cuts token spend while raising the quality of emails, reports, and client deliverables. We also get honest about the trade-offs: agentic AI can boost output fast, but i...
346-We Pick American Idol Better Than Congress with Tom Joseph
We sit down with Tom Joseph to unpack a moneyless nomination system designed to weaken donor control and make House races competitive again. We walk through how an app-based contest and approval voting could help voters pick candidates based on...
345- Why Mystical Experience Slips Through Organized Religion with John Bliss
We push past easy takes on faith and atheism and ask what gets lost when spiritual experience turns into an institution. We also explore a bigger frame for meaning where the goal is not self-importance but contributing to humanity and practicin...
344-Touch Grass Before You Prompt Again With Menil Vukovic
We challenge the AI hype by asking what we gain in productivity and what we lose in creativity, attention, and basic human skills. We argue for moderation: use AI as a tool, keep your brain in the driver’s seat, and don’t let convenience replac...
343-How Foreign Aid Works And Why It Matters With Clifford Brown
We break down what USAID actually is, what it has done around the world, and why foreign aid is designed to shape events overseas without turning everything into a military problem. We also react to the fallout of abrupt cuts, the myths people ...
342-Why Socialism Fails with Dr. Doug Cardell
We challenge the feel-good pitch of socialism by defining economic systems clearly and following the incentives all the way to real-world outcomes. We argue that value creation, price signals, and limited coercive power explain why capitalism s...
341- Do Not Let ChatGPT Turn You Into A Dummy with Mohamed Nabil
We dig into AI ethics where it matters most: how people learn, how ideas get published, and how easily “smart tools” can make us intellectually lazy. Mohamed Nabil pushes a debate-first approach to AI and makes the case that global problems may...
340-A Former Democrat Explains Why He Walked Away with Joel Rakow
We talk with author and civic tech builder Joe Rakow about why loyalty to truth matters more than loyalty to parties, and how narrative control shapes what people feel allowed to question. We connect his novel’s storyline to real-world pressure...
339-Unintended Consequences Again with Dr. Bob Thiel
We test Dr Bob Thiel’s claim that Trump’s second-term policies are producing predictable ripple effects across trade, Europe’s security posture, and Middle East escalation. We also wrestle with COVID-era censorship, public health incentives, an...
338-GTA 6 Prints Money While AI Misbehaves
We break down three fast-moving tech stories that all point to the same problem: powerful systems move faster than accountability. We weigh the FTC’s case on health data sharing, the money frenzy around GTA 6, and the latest warning sign on AI ...
337-Fixing Justice System Errors With John Hollway
We talk with John Hollway about treating wrongful convictions as system errors and building a criminal justice process that aims for accuracy instead of blame. We dig into the repeat patterns behind exonerations and the practical fixes that red...
336-Hiking 2,200 Miles At 72 With Rand Timmerman Esq.
We sit down with Rand R. Tinnerman, Esquire, who hiked the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail at 72 and explains how age, discipline, and faith can coexist in one brutal, beautiful journey. We also get real about elder respect, recovery from alcoholi...
335- The Hidden Cost Of AI Data Centers with Siquoyia Blue
We go from AI data centers and environmental strain to the everyday stress people feel when bills rise and guardrails fail. We also get practical about awareness, work survival, and entrepreneurship that does not depend on hustle-culture myths....
334-Why Iran Rejects Foreign Rescue With Zolal Habibi
We talk with Iranian human rights activist Zolal Habibi about why Iran’s fight for freedom cannot be outsourced to foreign bombs or buried under “pragmatic” negotiations. We connect the regime’s execution machine to a longer history of coups, p...
333- Own Your Reactions with Arky Jones
We step away from partisan noise and get serious about self-awareness, attention, and why giving other people control over your mood can wreck your safety and your life. Arky Jones breaks down Personality Peak and how stoic thinking turns perso...
332- AI Readiness with Ryan Drumheller
We challenge the hype that AI is a magic fix and lay out what real AI adoption looks like when you care about ROI, people, and risk. We share practical ways to plan, govern, secure, and train so AI becomes a tool that helps your team instead of...
331- Why America Needs A Spiritual Reset with The Paraclete
We push past the usual left-right script and ask what happens when spirituality, conscience, and civic duty become the foundation for politics and public life. We weigh AI as a powerful tool for reform, then zoom out to corruption, global prosp...
7B3- Hip-Hop’s Real Power With Manny Faces
We explore hip-hop as a culture with the reach to improve classrooms, counseling, and civic life, not just a playlist on the radio. Manny Faces shares how authenticity, the cipher, and a remix mindset can bridge divides and build skills that ma...
330- Psychedelics, Hope, And Hard Truths With Diana Colleen
We challenge the stigma around psychedelics, contrast therapy with recreational use, and trace a journey from trauma to healing with honest talk about safety, science, and hope. We also press into climate action, billionaires’ responsibility, a...
329-The Real Risk Isn’t AI, It’s Wasting The Time It Frees with Hunter Jensen
We share a blunt playbook for leaders: stop chasing an all‑knowing AI, design for adoption, protect sensitive data, and turn time savings into measurable growth. Hunter Jensen explains why he pivoted from services to product and how to deploy A...