In this episode of Third Side Convo, host Bob Phipps sits down with panelists Ted Johnson, Jeff “Forever in Blue Jeans” Klein, Len Brown, and the ever-controversial Joe Boy to unpack one of politics’ oldest tricks: the art of distraction. 
From Sydney Sweeney’s jeans commercial spiraling into a culture war… to historic moments like the Granada invasion, we ask: 
 👉 Are we falling for shiny objects while real issues hide in the shadows? 
 👉 Do companies and politicians intentionally fuel outrage for profit? 
 👉 Or are we the ones feeding the “attention bank” with every click? 
 Expect heated takes, sharp humor, and a dose of history as the crew dives into whether today’s media circus is accidental chaos—or masterful design. 
 Stick around to hear stories of past political “wag the dog” moments, how the media spins narratives, and why attention has become the most valuable currency of our time. 
✨ Join the Convo: 
 What do you think—are we too easily distracted, or is this all calculated? Drop your thoughts in the comments!