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Season 3 kicks off with a bang as KJ, Lance, and special guest Gregg Easterbrook dive deep into journalism, politics, and the American experiment in 2025. The crew unpacks major ethical questions: what happens when journalists like Jake Tapper cover for political allies instead of telling the full story? And what about The Atlantic's Signal chat scandal — was it right for senior editors to stay silent?

They also revisit the early Trump Administration through Easterbrook’s sharp lens and debate the evolving realities of American prosperity versus Marxist ideals. KJ leads a spirited challenge to Gregg’s controversial "Marx Was Right" column, pushing back on ideas about free markets, collectivism, and the strength of U.S. living standards today.

Plus, Gregg gives an inside look at his latest work, including All Predictions Wrong, his exclusive Substack series tackling where experts and pundits have gone off-course.

Three years strong and still cutting deeper than cable ever could — welcome back to 2 POGs Save the World.

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This week on 2 POGs Save the World, KJ and Lance are fired up about the new class of political profiteers. While Main Street braces for the fallout of market chaos and an escalating tariff war, some members of Congress and key figures in the POTUS cabinet are celebrating their stock gains. We're digging into the open flaunting of financial wins amid global economic tension and asking the question on everyone's mind: Is this truly the art of the deal… or the art of the steal?

But that’s not all—while Washington fumbles its trade strategy, Chinese factories are cutting out the middlemen entirely, telling customers to skip the tariffs and buy direct. Is this globalization’s next chapter… or the beginning of a whole new war?

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KJ and Lance go off the rails (with precision) on:

• Tariffs & Trade: Why your groceries just got more expensive—and who’s playing hardball with global markets.
• Stock Market Spiral: Historic losses this week—what's driving the downturn, and what it means for everyday investors.
• Protests Coast to Coast: From labor to liberty, why Americans are hitting the streets harder than ever.
• Is America Going Fascist?: KJ confronts the elephant in the room as civil liberties start looking real fragile.
• Golf Gets Political: Yes, even the quiet game on green grass isn’t immune to the culture war.

Tune in for bold takes, common sense analysis, and the kind of conversation you wish cable news had the guts to hav

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When social media platforms collide with national security concerns, where should we draw the line? Our lively discussion begins with TikTok's unexpected resurrection after a planned shutdown, revealing deeper questions about America's priorities. While we panic over a Chinese-owned app, why do we barely notice that the same nation owns vast swaths of American farmland, properties, and infrastructure?

The conversation shifts to expectations for Trump's administration, where our guest expresses hope for reforms in taxation, healthcare costs, and education. But our hosts challenge these optimistic outlooks, drawing on historical patterns that reveal the gap between campaign promises and governing realities. One host pointedly asks: "If you hold up their resume blindly, what qualifies them for that position?" This ignites a passionate debate about meritocracy versus relationship-based appointments that cuts to the heart of how our government functions.

Perhaps the most thought-provoking moment comes when discussing "America's most hated man" – revealing that Martin Luther King Jr. once held that dubious distinction according to a 1967 poll. This historical perspective casts our current polarization in a new light, suggesting that today's villains might become tomorrow's heroes. Despite sharp disagreements throughout, our conversation concludes with a shared hope for national healing and unity beyond partisan divisions.

Whether you're politically engaged or simply trying to make sense of our divided country, this episode offers authentic perspectives that challenge assumptions across the political spectrum. Subscribe now and join our weekly conversation as we navigate these turbulent times together, always seeking common ground without sacrificing our principles.

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In this thought-provoking episode, military veterans KJ Bradley and Chaplain Lance O'Neal tackle America's most divisive issues with refreshing candor and nuanced perspective. The conversation opens with an examination of Trump's controversial suggestion of pursuing a third term—a constitutional impossibility that nevertheless reveals concerning patterns about power consolidation in modern governance. The hosts expertly break down what this would actually require, with Lance arguing that even if attempted, military leadership would resist such overreach.

Shifting to public health concerns, KJ and Lance dissect the current measles outbreaks sweeping through communities with declining vaccination rates. Through a fascinating discussion featuring classic Brady Bunch clips being misused to downplay vaccine importance, they explore how the politicization of COVID vaccines has unfortunately created skepticism toward established immunizations that previously enjoyed bipartisan support. Their conversation highlights the delicate balance between personal medical choices and collective responsibility, particularly when unvaccinated individuals put vulnerable populations at risk.

The most compelling segment examines political tribalism through the story of a Trump supporter who previously criticized the Black community now seeking their help for her son's legal troubles. This launches the hosts into a profound exploration of loyalty, consequences, and whether we should help those who've actively opposed our values when they suddenly need support. Drawing from personal examples, they reveal how maintaining relationships across political divides becomes increasingly challenging when those relationships lack reciprocal respect.

The show concludes with a sobering analysis of America's justice system, where both hosts acknowledge legitimate concerns about racial and economic disparities in sentencing while debating different approaches to achieving fairness. Their military perspectives offer unique insights into institutional loyalty, highlighting how organizations often demand unwavering support without offering the same in return—a lesson Lance hints will be fully revealed in an upcoming episode about his retirement from the chaplain corps.

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Tonight on 2 POGs Save the World, KJ, and Lance dive into one of the most heated debates in America—where does the law truly stand on illegal border crossings, and how do different administrations handle enforcement? Then, we break down the hypocrisy in how Democrats and Republicans respond to outspoken members of Congress—why do some get a free pass while others are vilified? Plus, we tackle the broader fight for free speech in today’s political landscape. Join us for unfiltered takes, common sense discussions, and a few laughs along the way. 

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KJ returns from his trip up the East Coast with stories from the ground—including a sobering stop in Washington. The POGs break down the shocking closure of the Department of Education, the quiet and mysterious removal of minorities from DoD sites, and the unraveling of the Democratic Party from the inside out. Buckle up for this extended episode packed with real talk, raw perspective, and a whole lot of common sense. We got a lot to catch up on so join us live tonight for an extended episode of 2 POGs Live!

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The Country's gone mad! We talk about it all from Presidential meltdowns to Cabinet Chaos! 

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