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The Brian Eskow Show

by Brian Eskow

A podcast about politics, identity, culture, and the search for truth in a polarized world.

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Episodes

  1. Democracy Is an Abject Failure — Herby Kay’s Plan to Fix America

    Herby Kay thinks democracy is an abject failure, and he's got a plan to save America from it. He's also got a plan to reform Social Security and has thoughts about AI. We spoke about all this the other night. Thanks, @nopcog! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:55 The Downside of Democracy 13:54...

  2. Yom Kippur, Audience Capture, & Bipartisanship

    A few thoughts on Young Kapoor, audience capture, and bipartisanship.

  3. Freedomism with Matthew Lazsacs

    Thank you @MattLaszacs4NC for a lovely conversation about the proper role of government. We talked about what drew him to Libertarianism, education, the economy and more.Help me wish him luck in his race to become the next congressman from District 2 in North Carolina!

  4. G-d and Politics with Drew Reiner

    Drew is a retired Navy veteran, fitness coach, and follower of Jesus. We talked about faith, public life, and where the two collide.

  5. My 9/11 Story

    Forgive me if you've heard it before!

  6. Muse, Mark Cuban, and Michael Malice

    What do they have in common?

  7. If This Tape Is Real: Jon Stewart and the 1991 Alien Interview

    I accidentally turned my mic off right before we started recording. So embarrassing! A two-hour conversation with Jon Stewart—former wrestler, Illinois candidate, and investigator of the leaked “Alien Interview”—on his political philosophy; life inside the Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian...

  8. MJ Returns to Discuss Trump 2.0, Birthright Citizenship & Originalism

    My good friend from home, who happens to be a very bright conservative lawyer, joined me for the first time in a few years to discuss the following topics: - the craziness of 2020 - Is Joe Biden a good man? - How is Trump 2.0 doing? - Originalism versus Living Constitution - The Birthright...

  9. “I’d Vote for Her in a Heartbeat”: A Conversation with Gina Paulick

    I recently sent an open invitation to anyone running for public office to come on my podcast to talk policy and politics. @Gina4WIAssembly answered the call. I'm glad she did.We had a great conversation about the current political environment as well as important local issues such as data…

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  10. Enter The Dragon

    Stephen Janicki has been friendly but critical of my political views for about a year now on X. It was nice to finally host him for what ended up being an excellent conversation about philosophy, human nature, and politics. It was great being in the Dragon's Lair for an hour and a half. I hope…

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  11. AOC, UAPs, and My Ongoing Search for Political Identity

    In this episode, I discussed a recent dinner conversation that dove deep into politics. I explored a range of current issues, shared differing viewpoints, and reflected on where we each stand in today’s polarized climate. I also unpacked my thoughts on AOC: her abilities, whether she could…

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  12. Odyssey Review, CRT Politics, Trump’s Character, Churchill & Democratic Socialism

    In this episode: - my long-awaited Odyssey review - the definition of critical race theory and its ongoing relevance to the current political environment - Trump’s character - initial thoughts on Churchill lectures - the rise of Democratic Socialism

  13. Nietzsche vs. Peterson: Will to Power or Self-Sacrifice?

    In this episode: - Defending Jordan Peterson from a random online attack by Kathy Griffin - Final thoughts on Nietzsche - Nietzsche, Hitler, and Trump — the real connection - A couple of sad stories (one involving musicians, one personal) - How I got my new guitars - Two news stories that caught…

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  14. D4vd Allegations, Oliver Tree’s Death, Nietzsche, Vance vs. Rubio & My First Comic-Con

    In this episode, I discussed: - the D4vd murder allegation - the death of Oliver Tree - brief remarks on Nietzsche - Rubio vs. Vance - my first experience at Comic-Con I hope you like it.

  15. The Odyssey Controversy (no spoilers)/Intro to Nietzsche

    Riddle of the week: What do Christopher Nolan, Critical Race Theory, and Friedrich Nietzsche have in common?

  16. Welcome Back! Maybe.

    I'm so sorry for the incessant ruffling of the microphone. That’s what happens when you take four months off!

  17. My Final Episode 😭

    A final farewell to my podcast audience.THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL 43 OF YOU!

  18. Is Trump A Bold Centrist? (And Maybe My Last Episode!?)

    I had a lot to reflect on after spending the weekend in Los Angeles.

  19. The Case for Keeping Cash Bail – Conversation with Ken W. Good

    Prominent Texas attorney Ken W. Good specializes in bail law, criminal defense, and appellate matters. He joined me on Monday to discuss the case for keeping the cash bail system. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Let me know what you think about this contentious issue.

  20. I Finally Understand The Difference Between The Left And Right – And It’s Helping Me Find My Political Identity

    For weeks now, I have been promising the most important podcast in five years of podcasting about political identity. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, here’s what I learned from world-renowned psychologist Dr. Roy Bauermeister about political behavior and the difference between the left...

  21. Did Aliens Engineer Our DNA 788,000 Years Ago? | Bruce Fenton – Genomic SETI

    Are aliens real? Are they here? Did they create us? What is the evidence that the answer to all three is YES? How do we even process this information if it’s true? These are just some of the questions I asked Bruce Fenton in our extraordinary two-hour conversation recorded a few minutes ago. This...

  22. From Bourbon Street to Black Holes: My Mardi Gras Trip and Why Interstellar Still Hits

    You wouldn't believe the things I saw in New Orleans this weekend. I spilled all the tea in my latest podcast. I also talked about the evolution of Hayden McDougall, Mark Kelly, Stephen A. Smith, and a new NJ drone theory. I’m also not ashamed to admit that I literally cried as I gave a film…

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  23. Scott Bell Returns: The Hidden Economics Behind Geopolitics

    I can't say I agree with everything my friend @Scottslifeeh said in this 65-minute conversation. Still, I acknowledge that the argument he presented is internally coherent and explains much of today's geopolitical tensions. It’s always a pleasure to talk with him. I'm curious to what extent you...

  24. A Tale of Two Super Bowl Halftime Shows

    In this episode, I talked a little football, my favorite Super Bowl commercial, and the competing half time performances. ⁠00:00⁠ Personal Reflections on Culture, Identity, and Michael Savage ⁠11:35⁠ Sam Darnold and the Budweiser Commercial ⁠23:53⁠ My Thoughts on the Halftime Shows I'd love to…

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  25. Epstein’s Interest in the Unknown + The Psychology of America's 250th Under Trump

    Has anyone else been seeing those clips of Bannon interviewing Jeffrey Epstein in 2018? Apparently, Epstein was interested in that which typically lies outside human perception. At 13:35, I shared what I learned about that. Then, I opined on the psychology of celebrating America’s 250th birthday...

  26. Don Lemon Arrested + The Interview I Refused to Release

    I interviewed a great guest tonight, but I decided not to post the video because I don’t want “all that smoke” with the powerful nation that he is directly accusing of genocide and trying to split from as a foreign minister (and previously the prime minister) of a government in exile. Instead, I...

  27. Christopher Angle - The Nature of the Political Left & Right

    I'll be honest with you. I didn't do any preparation for this interview. I don't generally do much preparation, but this time I didn't have any idea what this conversation was going to be about. I suppose I knew that Mr. Angle hosts a podcast called The Philosophical Angle. I knew that because he...

  28. Epstein, Iran, and Why Culture Actually Matters

    In this episode, I share some observations about the first few lectures in a psychology course I'm taking, and cover some other news stories along the way.

  29. Failure Factory Exposed: Baltimore's $21,000-Per-Student Disaster

    I was pleased to host multiple Emmy-award winning investigative journalist Chris Papst last night. He’s the author of "Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future.” It was a terrific conversation. You can probably imagine what we talked about. I...

  30. My Thoughts On The Shooting Of Alex Pretti

    Do we really need a desctription, in this case?

  31. Herby Kay Is Running For Congress

    Friend of the show Herby Kay is running for Congress! Let's see what he has to say about that and current events.

  32. MAGA vs. Libertarians: Did Trump's First Year Deliver Freedom or Betrayal?

    I caught up with my friend Brent Freeman on X. Brent is the host of the Aiming Up Podcast. This was a great conversation about philosophy, politics, identity, Trump, Musk, Turning Point USA, physics, aliens, Israel, The Epstein Files, and anarchy. Brent and I may not be in total agreement on…

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  33. Observing Empire: Tucker's Take on America's Shift, ICE's Fatal Encounter, and 2026's Vanishing Acts

    Topics covered: - the shooting of Renee Good - Tucker Carlson on American empire - protests in Iran - Walz steps out of politics - Vivek deletes all social media - Trump’s announcement on banning large financial institutions from purchasing single-family homes

  34. David Jones Is Running for Governor of Maine

    David Jones was one of 100 people in the United States of America to write the Republican Party Platform that Trump ran on in 2024. Charlie Kirk was a big fan of him. He’s very much cut from the same cloth as Trump. He’s on track to be the next governor of Maine, but he needs your help. It was an...

  35. Venezuela Raid + Scott Adams, Looksmaxxing, Disclosure & Collectivism

    Topics covered: - what my show is - what MAGA means to me - Scott Adams - Looksmaxing - Venezuela - Rubio vs. Vance - the relationship between tech and politics - disclosure narratives I hope you like it.

  36. Dr. Owen Anderson - Fighting For Western Civilization

    At Arizona State University, Dr. Owen Anderson specializes in the philosophy of religion, natural theology, ethics, and the intersection of religion and public life. With a Ph.D. in Philosophy and dual master's degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies, he has authored numerous influential…

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  37. The Right's Civil War: What Matt Walsh's Tucker Interview Really Revealed

    Topics covered: In my latest episode, I talked about - nostalgia for the 90s - general life update - the question of how best to organize a society on the precipice of massive change - Michael Master’s latest appearance on Rogan about aliens and UAPs - the pain of losing so many high-profile…

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  38. Aliens, Ben Sasse's Grace, & JD Vance's GOP Future

    Why are all the cool kids talking about aliens? What can we learn from Ben Sasse’s heartbreaking yet inspiring announcement? Is JD Vance the future of the Republican Party? I covered these topics in my latest podcast episode.

  39. Trump's Post About Rob Reiner And The Slapping Of Hayden McDougall

    Topics covered include: - Favorite new artists - Bondi Beach - Trump’s post about Rob Reiner - The slap heard 'round the world

  40. Jon Stewart - The Alien Interview Part 1

    Jon Stewart (not the comedian/political commentator) has had an interesting life. He's been a professional wrestler, politician, and businessman, as well as a highly-respected independent investigator in the UFO/UAP community, specializing in the 1997 Alien Interview case. He joined me today for…

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  41. Interview With A MAGA Satanist

    When I started my podcast "Searching for Political Identity" in 2021, I committed to hosting people from diverse backgrounds. I may have rebranded to The Brian Eskow Show after becoming a Trump supporter, but my goals are still the same: learn more about the world, become a better person, and…

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  42. Elon Musk Says No Aliens

    What do Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Erika Kirk, Aliens, and Abraham Lincoln have in common? They're all featured topics in this episode!

  43. Various Theories On UAPs And Non-Human Intelligence

    In the latest episode of my podcast, I laid out the various theories of what UAPs are, many of which involve various definitions of the ominous term "non-human intelligence" that we've all been hearing about so much lately, recalled a terrifying nightmare I had two weeks ago, and briefly reviewed...

  44. Lisa Ekman - Deprogramming Democrats & Uneducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult

    Lisa Ekman is the author of "Deprogramming Democrats & Uneducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult." I was happy to learn her story and get her opinion of the current political environment. That's pretty much what I do with every guest!I am so grateful that she joined me. As I…

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  45. Age Of Disclosure Film Review

    In this morning’s podcast episode, I discussed the main takeaways from the documentary Age of Disclosure and pontificated on the implications. I also shared my thoughts on the joint press conference between Trump and Mamdani.

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A podcast about politics, identity, culture, and the search for truth in a polarized world.

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