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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 1H 58M

DUMB HOMES ARE BACK? Families Are Ripping Out Smart Tech…

from The Wake Up America show with Austin Petersen · host wakeupamericashow

This week on Freedom Family Friday, Austin and Stephanie break down the cultural shift nobody saw coming: people are ditching their smart homes. Electricians report rising demand to remove smart systems. Subscription doorbells. Thermostats that fail. Privacy risks. Digital fatigue. Is “convenience” quietly costing us control? But that’s just the start. 🔥 Why polyamory is being challenged as socially corrosive and biologically flawed 📚 “Wisdom Flexing” — why depth and real books are replacing hot takes ⚡ The rise of hyper-productivity culture fueled by modern stimulants 🐶 An Olympic dog steals the spotlight and what it says about cultural vibes 🧥 The return of unapologetic luxury and the end of performative activism This is the cultural reset episode. Technology, relationships, productivity, family life — all in one conversation. We’re asking the bigger question: Are we over-engineered and under-wise? Join the conversation below 👇 Have you ditched smart tech? Are we craving simplicity again? Join the 4Liberty Network community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VpZjANjpX4 Support the show: https://WakeUpAmericaShow.com/support Shop freedom gear: https://4LibertyShop.com #FreedomFamilyFriday #DigitalDetox #CultureShift #FamilyFirst #Wisdom #SmartHome #Liberty

This week on Freedom Family Friday, Austin and Stephanie break down the cultural shift nobody saw coming: people are ditching their smart homes.Electricians report rising demand to remove smart systems. Subscription doorbells. Thermostats that fail. Privacy risks. Digital fatigue. Is “convenience” quietly costing us control? But that’s just the start.🔥 Why polyamory is being challenged as socially corrosive and biologically flawed📚 “Wisdom Flexing” — why depth and real books are replacing hot takes⚡ The rise of hyper-productivity culture fueled by modern stimulants🐶 An Olympic dog steals the spotlight and what it says about cultural vibes🧥 The return of unapologetic luxury and the end of performative activismThis is the cultural reset episode. Technology, relationships, productivity, family life — all in one conversation.We’re asking the bigger question:Are we over-engineered and under-wise?Join the conversation below 👇Have you ditched smart tech?Are we craving simplicity again?Join the 4Liberty Network community:Discord: https://discord.gg/VpZjANjpX4Support the show: https://WakeUpAmericaShow.com/supportShop freedom gear: https://4LibertyShop.com#FreedomFamilyFriday #DigitalDetox #CultureShift #FamilyFirst #Wisdom #SmartHome #Liberty

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