Austin Petersen is a libertarian commentator, entrepreneur, and host of The Wake Up America Show, a daily two-hour video podcast streaming live from Jefferson City, Missouri. He’s a former 2016 Libertarian presidential candidate and 2018 Missouri Senate Republican primary contender. Austin is a long time advocate for free markets, limited government, and individual liberty. As a small business owner and new father, he’s passionate about economic freedom and community involvement.

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In the LAST EVER main-feed Meme Wars (behind the subscriber wall after today)... Brian and Lou Perez look at yet another biological male crushing his opposition while cosplaying as a girl, in back to back high school championship games. Also a "massive" draw announced by the DNC to bring young males back in Olivia Julianna, Glenn Greenwald's sex tapes, and MEMES!

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Is the GOP finally becoming the big-tent party it always claimed to be? Something huge is happening on the political right — and hardly anyone in the mainstream is talking about it. From CPAC’s younger, more diverse energy to the rise of authentic messaging and branding, the tides are shifting. And in this episode, we’re breaking down what it all means and why it matters more than ever going into 2026 and beyond.

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Republican strategist Jacob Lane joins Brian Nichols to dive deep into why 2024’s momentum must be maintained — and how grassroots movements, direct mail revolutions, and cultural rebranding are key to political success. Jacob shares firsthand insight from CPAC, where the traditional GOP frat-boy crowd is being replaced by firefighters, small business owners, moms, and a growing number of minority voters. So what changed?

The answer? A dying Democratic brand, the Trump effect, and a craving for authenticity. Jacob and Brian explore how figures like Trump and AOC have mastered the art of persona-building and what it means for future candidates (like a potential Stephen A. Smith run). If Republicans want to keep winning, they need to sell the vision — not just write policy papers. Politics is sales, and the best brand wins.

But there’s a warning too: if the GOP doesn’t deliver, the backlash will be brutal. The base isn’t giving lifelong loyalty — it’s loaning trust. And broken promises will pave the road to a progressive comeback. Jacob outlines what needs to happen right now to lock in the wins of 2024 and set the stage for long-term growth.

This is your no-BS blueprint for political messaging that actually works — rooted in culture, driven by authenticity, and unapologetically focused on results. Don't miss this deep-dive if you care about liberty, marketing, and winning hearts and minds.

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On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian asks whether Trump inviting Canada to be the 51st state is even a good thing, the Golden Dome, new Covid variants, and another progressive scam charity gets exposed.

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I really enjoyed my conversation with writer and teacher of statistics, Hunter Ash. We talked about “trans widows,” my mission to normalize dudes with breasts, as well as the impact of psychedelics on Hunter’s ideological and physical transformations.

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Today on Finding Freedom I follow-up on last week's episode, which focused on the major players in the Small Modular Reactor market, by breaking down the impacts of Trump new Nuclear Executive order. Also, I discuss a bizarre "debate" that Jordan Peterson participated in and French President's Emmanuel Macron's odd way to "joke" with his wife.

Nuclear-power stocks rise as Trump signs orders to aid sector.

Wyoming nuclear developer wants legal protections for private, armed security force

Jordan Peterson Is not a Christian

French President Emmanuel Macron Gets Slapped by his wife

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Join Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Lou Perez and Brian Nichols every other week for the newest show on the Lions of Liberty Network, the Politicks Podcast!

Each episode we'll dig through the top news stories in the disgusting, slimy political world and of course we'll make you laugh along the way. This week we focus on the "Big, Beautiful Bill", the shooting outside the Israeli embassy in D.C. and Ivanka Trump's odd Jiu Jitsu X posts.

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Is America risking its future by outsourcing the very materials that power our technology, weapons, and economy? In this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we dive headfirst into the critical mineral crisis - and why your phone, car, and national security might depend on rocks you've never heard of. What are critical minerals? Why are they mostly controlled by foreign countries like China? And how the heck did we get here?

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Brian is joined by Farrell Gregory to uncover the truth behind critical mineral supply chains, the global chokehold China holds over rare earth elements, and what the U.S. must do to regain control. This isn’t just a discussion about mining - it’s about national defense, energy independence, and America’s ability to stand on its own two feet in an increasingly hostile world. If you think the stuff powering your daily life is made in the USA, think again.

They break down why America has vast mineral resources but refuses to use them, thanks to bloated regulations and red tape that can delay mining projects by nearly two decades. Meanwhile, China and other foreign players scoop up influence and economic leverage with little resistance. Why are we so reliant on enemies for our most critical tech ingredients?

Farrell explains how Saudi Arabia could play a surprising role in securing America's mineral future - and why partnerships matter, but domestic production is non-negotiable. Brian connects the dots to the broader economic shift happening in America as we move away from hollow service jobs and back toward tangible, value-producing industries. The question is: are we ready to embrace it?

This episode will make you think twice the next time someone talks about “green energy,” “supply chains,” or “America First.” It’s not just a slogan - it’s a survival strategy. Buckle up, because we’re not just talking policy - we’re talking about the minerals that keep modern life running. Don’t miss this no-fluff breakdown of one of the most underreported economic and national security crises facing America today.

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On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Joe Biden's prostate cancer takes full stage - is it enough to push his dementia to the background? Also: "Sesame Street" gets 'saved' by Netflix, and a friend of the show gets cancelled over a cover of Kanye West's controversial new song.

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I always have fun talking with my friend Larry Sharpe of The Sharpe Way. On this episode, I come to him for advice on how to get my child to put/keep his pants on and insights into how bad New York really is, who’s behind the migrant crisis and the homeless industrial complex, and just how much money can be made off of human suffering. While others are looking to be the next 600-pound influencer, “quiet quitting” or “showing their independence” (that’s when you get a job but choose not to show up on the first day of work), I’m pushing the Flashdance career path: Be a dancer but also be a welder—and always be a creator.

Check out my short story "Paul's Ghost" in Nothing Sacred from Heresy Press and Skyhorse Publishing.

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Who am I?

Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder, a sketch comedy series with Free the People. Lou is a FAIR-in-the Arts fellow, on the advisory board of Heresy Press, and hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast. 

During my tenure at We the Internet, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.”

How’d I start out?

I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz.

For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views across online platforms.

I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers.

I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I’ve opened for Jimmy Dore, Rich Vos, Dave Smith, and Rob Schneider. I’m currently on tour with Scott Thompson.

I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.

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