Is Trump a Media Genius or a Master of Chaos?

Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives spanning from New York City to Arizona, Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain. This week, the boys speak with paid protesting CEO Adam Swart. Adam Swart is the founder of Crowds on Demand. Crowds on Demand is an American publicity firm that provides clients with hired actors to pose as fans, paparazzi, security guards, unpaid protesters and professional paid protesters. The company operates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York City, Washington, D.C., Iowa, and New Hampshire and was founded in 2012 Don't miss the chance to be part of the dialogue—subscribe now, hit the notification button, and join us every Wednesday at 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific. Your voice matters! Stay engaged in shaping the future of America. Much love, keep fighting, and stay safe out there!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:53 - Adam Swart Crowds on Demand05:28 - Trump's Greenland Stunt08:31 - Bannon's Floodgates Strategy12:47 - Trump's Branding Business Failures14:57 - Spotting Paid Protesters20:53 - Protests with Paid Activists22:44 - Casting Calls for Protests24:21 - Strategic Reasons for Protests26:34 - Compensation for Protesting27:50 - PR Side of Paid Protesting31:20 - Protests for Raising Awareness39:00 - US Image and [redacted]44:41 - Anti-Semitism Discussion49:25 - Dems vs GOP Marketing Culture50:11 - Transgender Athletes Debate01:01:50 - Post Mortem Analysis01:03:00 - Adam's Final Thoughts01:08:10 - Operation Midnight Hammer Overview01:17:39 - Anti-Abortion Lawmaker's Claims01:22:54 - End of Show01:23:31 - 128 Dems Vote Against Impeachment01:27:38 - Impact of AI on Lives01:33:39 - NYC Mayoral Primary Results01:39:25 - Post-Show Discussion01:48:39 - Ryan's 2028 Platform Insights01:50:10 - Weekly Positives01:52:52 - Outro Get full access to The Woodshead at ryanshead.substack.com/subscribe