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The Clerisy
by Loren Moss
"The Clerisy" with Loren Moss comes out of a simple proposition: If we encourage thinking, we will have a more thoughtful society. Peter Bernstein was right when he said "The riskiest moment is when you think you're right," and thus we hope to introduce heterodox thinking to the debate that typically peddles a defective and false "left vs. right" dichotomy. This endeavor comes out of a sense of urgent responsibility: "If those who know why and how neglect to act, those who do not know will act, and the world will continue to flounder."- Alfred Korzybski, 1921
Episodes
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Hate Thy Neighbor: Why Trump Turned on Our Allies
Why does Donald Trump seem more comfortable with Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin than with America’s longtime allies? Let's look at Trump’s increasingly transactional approach to Canada, NATO, Japan and South Korea—and why his willingness to question America’s alliances could have consequences far...
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Why America’s $40 Trillion Debt Is Already Your Problem
America owes $40 trillion. How much longer can Washington keep borrowing before the bill becomes a crisis? Let's look at the national debt in household terms, examine the growing cost of interest, and compare the records of Republican and Democratic presidents. Trump promised fiscal…
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The End of Birthright Citizenship? (The Trump v. Barbara Case)
How did roughly 8,000 babies become a supposed threat to America? I break down Trump v. Barbara, the Fourteenth Amendment, and how a policy sold as stopping “birth tourism” could deny citizenship to an estimated 255,000 American-born children every year. I examine the numbers behind the outrage,...
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Red vs. Blue: The False Choice Keeping America Stuck
Most Americans don’t fit neatly into the red-vs.-blue political divide, and Pew’s latest political typology helps explain why. Let's break down the nine groups that actually make up the American electorate, why the loudest ideological camps dominate the conversation, and how a much larger middle...
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The $100,000 Shakedown Behind Trump’s Visa Policy
What does Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee actually do to America, and who ends up paying the price? Today we break down the legal battle over Trump’s visa fee, the argument that it amounts to a tax that Congress never approved, and its potential consequences for American hospitals, businesses, and...
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A School Superintendent Took On CBP. He Won't Quit.
Your phone, your smartwatch, your private life...how much can CBP search without a warrant? Let's examine the 100-mile border zone encompassing an estimated 228 million Americans and school superintendent Wilmer Chavarria’s fight against warrantless device searches. From one traveler’s ordeal to...
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The Government Wants to MANDATE Printing SPYWARE
What happens when the government decides what you’re allowed to make in your own home? California’s AB 2047 would require 3D printers to screen designs before they can be printed. Supporters say it’s about guns. Critics say it could create something much bigger: a system that can inspect, block,...
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Mad Uncle Bernie: Right or wrong on data centers?
Bernie Sanders wants to put the brakes on America’s AI data center boom. But while the U.S. debates moratoriums, China is building, and the real problem may not be data centers themselves, but how we power them. This is the debate we should actually be having. Follow me on social media Facebook:...
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The Dangerous Idea Behind JD Vance’s “Christian Guardrails”
JD Vance says America’s free market needs “Christian guardrails.” But what happens when the government gets to decide what those guardrails are? Let's examine Vance’s economic vision, its parallels with China and Iran, the dangers of ideological economic control, Trump-era profiteering, and the...
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Do Libertarians Want Power... or Just to Party?
Do libertarians actually want to govern, or do they prefer remaining outsiders forever? That's the uncomfortable question at the center of this debate. Today we discuss the backlash over calls for professionalism at Libertarian conventions, the divide between anarchists and pragmatists, and…
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The Insane Hidden Greed of FIFA's World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is supposed to be the beautiful game at its finest, but behind the trophies, flags, and celebrations lies a much uglier story. In this video, I dive into FIFA's long history of corruption scandals, bribery allegations, hypocrisy, and the bizarre ways the organization squeezes...
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What did Trump Win Us In His Iran Deal?
Trump just SURRENDERED to Iran — and called it a win. We won absolutely nothing. Here’s the real scorecard. On his 80th birthday, Donald Trump posted “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” and declared the Trump-Iran War over. But strip away the victory lap and look at what…
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When Charlatans Run the Pharmacy
What happens when government officials suppress their own research? Reports of FDA studies finding COVID and shingles vaccines safe were withheld from publication. What can we expect when ideology begins to outweigh evidence? From the rise of ivermectin as a supposed COVID cure to the politics...
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Trump and the Last Republicans
The Republican Party once stood for limited government, fiscal restraint, and constitutional principles. Today, it seems to stand for something else: loyalty to one man. From the political downfall of conservative figures like Thomas Massie, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn to the growing influence…
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Operation Epic Failure: Trump’s Iran Disaster
Today let's follow the money, the casualties, and the real-life consequences of the 2026 Iran conflict. With billions spent, American lives lost, oil prices soaring, and Iran's regime still standing, the question isn't even whether the war was costly, it's: did the United States achieve anything…
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Washington Adds 10% Millionaire Tax - What could go wrong?
Washington State just approved a new 10% tax on household income above $1 million. Let's talk about how policies like this sound good on paper but crash in the real world. From college athletes and NFL recruiting to tech talent and doctors, this surtax makes Washington instantly less competitive....
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Israeli Billionaire Calls for an End To Free Speech Rights for Americans!
A billionaire tech titan just went on CNBC and openly called for the U.S. government to limit the First Amendment, “control the platforms,” and even “stack-rank every person who speaks online.” Let's look at what Shlomo Kramer said, why it matters, and how these proposals echo digital...
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Conservative Judge Slams Trump Officials In Court
A federal judge in Boston has delivered a stunning rebuke to the Trump administration, blocking efforts to detain or retaliate against pro-Palestinian student protesters and academics. In a scathing ruling, Reagan-appointed Judge William G. Young said the actions of top officials (including...
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Trump's Tariffs Ruled Illegal - But He's Not Stopping
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump’s unilateral tariffs illegal, but the fight isn’t over. Now he’s trying a new legal workaround to impose them anyway. What does this mean for American consumers, businesses, and the rule of law? Watch the video version here…
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Was QAnon Covering Up for Epstein?
Where has QAnon gone, and why has the so-called “truth movement” disappeared when the Epstein files began implicating powerful people? Let's talk about how this conspiracy culture was built, how it was used for political gain, and why so many were misled. If you care about accountability and…
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War with Iran: What Happens Now?
Today, I’m diving into the massive military buildup currently unfolding in the Persian Gulf, from the deployment of F-35s to the return of the USS Gerald Ford. I’ll break down the high-stakes reality of a potential hot war with Iran, tracing our steps back to the 2018 exit from the nuclear deal…
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Global Entry Travelers Held Hostage Because Lunatics are Running The Looney Farm
As the "Trumpire" and Congress clash over funding, a baffling move to target TSA PreCheck and Global Entry has travelers—and common sense—in a tailspin. We dive into why shutting down these efficient, low-manpower programs is a counterproductive political stunt, especially when the very people...
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What is REALLY wrong about this State of the Union Speech
The State of the Union was meant to be a Constitutional report, but nowadays it has devolved into political theater. Between the performative clapping and the partisan hooting, we’ve lost the substance of actual governance. This video breaks down how a tradition intended to inform the nation has...
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Is Trump turning America into a socialist state?
Is the "S-word" making a comeback? Most people think of campus coffee shops and Che Guevara t-shirts, but the latest trend in central planning isn't coming from the left, it’s coming from the Trump administration. Let's look at the bizarre rise of "State Capitalism." From the feds buying equity…
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Is security now a slur?
We’re constantly told that “national security” means safety. That it means protection. That it’s about keeping Americans secure. But when you actually look at what these policies are doing, it paints a different picture. The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown isn’t about stopping crime…
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The Trillion Dollar Graffiti Vandal
Donald Trump is turning the U.S. government into a personal branding project: from vanity warships and renamed institutions to gold-plated policies built for ego, not the public good. From the proposed “Trump-class” battleship to the rebranding of national landmarks and federal programs, let's...
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Donald Trump is in your shower - and this time he's right!
When did the government start deciding how you shower, flush, and wash your clothes? Today I take on the “nanny state”: from low-flow showerheads and LED lightbulbs to disposable washing machines and ugly crossover SUVs. What started as “efficiency” rules has turned into weaker products, higher...
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The REAL truth about BAD BUNNY & the SUPER BOWL!
Bad Bunny just made history, from winning Album of the Year to landing the Super Bowl halftime stage, and suddenly, a wave of outrage followed. But what’s really behind the backlash? Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/uIkH94HCjmQ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write...
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Like at your own risk
The U.S. plans to ask visitors to make all their social media profiles public and share the last 5 years of history. This isn't about security, it's about submission and control. Let's examine how social media vetting, vague “hostility” standards, and political paranoia are damaging privacy,...
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U.S. Farmers are suffering! Why Trump's tariffs are killing them!
Trump promised to “win big” with his trade war. Instead, American farmers got crushed. Tariffs wiped out export markets, taxpayers were forced to cover an $11 billion bailout, and politicians kept lying about the damage. Using real data, firsthand experience, and blunt analysis, I expose how this...
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The Fourth Amendment is being erased
In this episode, we examine how warrantless raids, mass detentions, and “law and order” politics are quietly eroding the Fourth Amendment and due process in America. From ICE operations and mistaken arrests of U.S. citizens to the growing normalization of government power without accountability,...
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Treachery! Here's how Trump's Greenland gambit will end
We're watching the diplomatic equivalent of a ship hitting an iceberg in slow motion and it's damaging the very foundation of American safety. In this episode, let's break down how Trump’s Greenland gambit turns allies into adversaries, weakens U.S. security in the Arctic, and opens the door for...
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Are they making bigotry cool again?
Bigotry is making a comeback: and it’s not rebellious, it’s the lowest form of collectivism. In this episode, I dive into how nationalism fuels modern hate movements, why MAGA nativism and progressive speech policing mirror each other, and why individualism (not tribalism) is the real antidote....
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The Democrats & GOP are BOTH bleeding us dry - Here's what we can do!
In the time it takes you to breathe, Washington borrows hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this episode, I break down America’s $38+ trillion debt, the bipartisan scam behind it, why interest alone is bleeding the country dry, and what a truly “servant” government might look like. Watch the…
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Trump admits he's bullying Greenland because he wants a prize
The released text message from Donald Trump to Norway’s prime minister offers a disturbing glimpse into how personal grievance can morph into foreign policy. In this episode, I break down Trump’s fixation on Greenland, his delusional claims of stopping multiple wars, and his belief that the...
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Trump's Fool's Gold Card
In this episode, I break down the Trump administration’s new travel restrictions on Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. I look at the hypocrisy of condemning Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programs while the U.S. rolls out its own pay-to-play residency scheme. What does this say about...
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BREAKING - ICE is now arresting US Citizens in their own homes, at gunpoint
Immigration detention in the U.S. has reached a historic high, and American citizens are now being wrongfully caught in enforcement operations. In this episode, I examine the case of Scott Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen detained in his own home, along with new reports of prosecutors and public...
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The night I crossed the Venezuelan border on foot - and barely escaped!
In this episode, let me tell you about the time I tried to enter Venezuela during the early days of the country’s collapse, ignoring the warnings of friends who knew better. What followed was a long night at the border, a failed crossing, and a series of decisions that, in hindsight, were more...
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Breaking News - How Trump's new Immigration Ban affects US Citizens & Their Families!
Breaking news! The Trump administration has rolled out a sweeping visa freeze that suspends immigrant visa processing for a total of 93 countries, a move experts warn will bar large numbers of lawful immigrants and, critically, block spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens and lawful…
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Was removing Maduro smart? Here's what history says...
With the U.S. having removed Maduro from Venezuela, we have to look at history to understand the potential fallout. In this episode, drawing on my own experience in Panama shortly after Operation Just Cause and the removal of Noriega, I analyze the nuance of U.S. intervention in Latin America,...
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Here is what you are ALL getting wrong about this shooting in Minnesota
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer was instantly transformed into two opposing political myths: villain or martyr. But the real danger may be how quickly we choose a story instead of demanding truth. In this video, I examine what is known, what remains uncertain, and how narrative...
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Maduro is out of Venezuela. Now what?
Recording from Barrancabermeja, Colombia, home to the country’s largest oil refinery, I analyze what Nicolás Maduro’s removal really means for Venezuela and the region. While Maduro is out, the same power structure remains in Caracas: military generals, political insiders, and the networks that...
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Why Real Conservatives Are Fleeing the Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation, once the intellectual backbone of American conservatism, is now in open revolt. In this episode, I unpack how Heritage shifted from free markets, rule of law, and internal debate to becoming a MAGA cheerleader. Longtime scholars are walking out; let's explore what this…
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Addicted to taxes! Chicago government dead set on noxious new taxes
On this episode, Loren Moss dives into Chicago’s over a billion budget gap and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed “head tax,” which would charge businesses $33 per employee each month. We examine what this policy means for prices, jobs, housing, and Chicago’s long-term future. Is this smart...
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Trump is bombing boaters. Are you ok with it?
On September 2nd, the U.S. forces launched a strike at a suspected drug smuggling boat near Trinidad, leaving 11 people dead. In this episode, Loren Moss analyzes the controversial decision to engage a non-combatant vessel with lethal force, and asks the hard questions: Without due process…
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10 Ways to Fix the US Healthcare Conundrum - Episode 1
In this episode, Loren Moss breaks down ten practical, free-market-leaning solutions to fix the United States’ broken healthcare system, laying out a roadmap for a more efficient, compassionate, and sustainable model. Watch it on YouTube:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"The Clerisy" with Loren Moss comes out of a simple proposition: If we encourage thinking, we will have a more thoughtful society. Peter Bernstein was right when he said "The riskiest moment is when you think you're right," and thus we hope to introduce heterodox thinking to the debate that typically peddles a defective and false "left vs. right" dichotomy. This endeavor comes out of a sense of urgent responsibility: "If those who know why and how neglect to act, those who do not know will act, and the world will continue to flounder."- Alfred Korzybski, 1921
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"The Clerisy" with Loren Moss comes out of a simple proposition: If we encourage thinking, we will have a more thoughtful society. Peter Bernstein was right when he said "The riskiest moment is when you think you're right," and thus we hope to introduce heterodox thinking to the debate that...
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