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Is America tearing itself apart because we’ve forgotten how to see each other as human beings? In this episode, we dig into one of the toughest questions facing our country today: how do we push back against the rising tide of political hate, cultural division, and government abuse—and actually start winning real battles for liberty and human dignity? Don’t miss the Expat Money Online Summit (Oct 10–12) — a free online event on protecting wealth, lowering taxes, and securing a Plan B. Get your ticket at ExpatMoneySummit.com and use promo code LIONS for 20% off VIP access! Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ We kick things off by reflecting on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the disturbing reactions it provoked online. Why are so many people celebrating violence against those they disagree with? And what does this say about the broken state of our politics? Spike Cohen pulls no punches as he unpacks the deeper cultural rot driving this divide. But this isn’t just another doom-and-gloom conversation. Spike shares his personal journey of faith—how embracing Christ has transformed the way he approaches activism, persuasion, and even political conflict. Instead of fighting fire with fire, he’s building a movement rooted in reconciliation, respect, and actually treating people like people. That movement—You Are the Power—isn’t just about lofty ideals. It’s winning. From keeping families together when CPS tries to rip them apart, to exposing corrupt officials, to passing actual laws that protect the innocent, Spike and his team are showing how liberty-minded activists can make a real difference. You’ll hear powerful stories of families saved and victories that prove change is possible. If you’ve ever felt hopeless about the direction of our country, this conversation will give you more than perspective—it will give you a blueprint. Liberty doesn’t have to mean endless losing. It means rolling up our sleeves, working locally, and standing up for the values that make us truly free. Don’t miss this one. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! Submit Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com [brian@briannicholsshow.com]⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 1015 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists. CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter [https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter]⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook [https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook]⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Don’t miss the Expat Money Online Summit (Oct 10–12) — a free online event on protecting wealth, lowering taxes, and securing a Plan B. Get your ticket at ExpatMoneySummit.com and use promo code LIONS for 20% off VIP access! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the slippery slope of "hate speech" being favored by AG Pam Bondi as a reason to "go after" enemies of the State. Also: Trump goes to the UK - will it be a wake up, or a tactical inspiration? And Hawaii's favorite low-IQ Senator admits men and women are different in a hilarious exchange with Kash Patel. On this week's Mean Age Daydream, the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska by a psychotic racist on public transport has laid bare the left's own racism, and selective emphasis on optics over safety. Also: Banksy gets censored in the UK and self-hating blue cities and states change their crests because "colonialism." Care about your liberty and future? Don’t miss the Expat Money Online Summit, October 10–12, hosted by Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show. It’s free to attend and features top experts on protecting wealth, securing second residencies, lowering taxes, and owning property abroad. Upgrade for lifetime replay access and VIP panels with promo code LIONS for 20% off at https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com/ [https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com/] We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they’re all Blood Suckers! Help support what we do and grow our show! ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty [https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty]⁠⁠⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠⁠⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ [https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/]⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠⁠⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS [https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS]⁠⁠⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 [https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

This week’s episode is a collaboration with comedian Michael Regilio [https://themichaelregilio.com/], host of Regilio v Everything [https://www.instagram.com/regilio_v_everything_/]. We talk about being dumb, young, and punk—which for Michael meant being a young Republican in high school. I take a trip down memory lane of that time I was cancelled in Dallas. And Michael shares with me all the insane things I had no idea were happening in the world. Did Michael scare me? Yes. But I’m still hopeful for the future. And I’m looking forward to Michael’s forthcoming comedy special. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r [https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r]     Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d [https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d] Rock XX-XY Athletics [https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4]. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20 [https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4]. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 [https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4]  Attorneys on Retainer https://attorneysforfreedom.my.site.com/signupattorneysonretainerus/s/?promoCode=LU51ZEZ324 [https://attorneysforfreedom.my.site.com/signupattorneysonretainerus/s/?promoCode=LU51ZEZ324]  Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez [http://www.substack.com/@louperez]    Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com [http://www.thelouperez.com/]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081 [https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU [https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU]  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ]  Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY [https://amzn.to/3NhFJnR]. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! [https://youtu.be/iR5K1Kto77g] , FOX News Primetime [https://youtu.be/Tg8yzXnzhFA], One Nation with Brian Kilmeade [https://youtu.be/y4M23LO6tFg], and Open to Debate [https://opentodebate.org/debate/is-wokeness-killing-comedy-live-debate-in-nyc/] (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcX6BUZlEw4&list=PLNfeyqXaRNahC44D32P2lC9MMtNpinkQz]. During his tenure at WTI, Lou 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 [https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-i-became-a-far-right-radical-11609370135].’” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL36_JCmmBwZo1VpgR9vhdI33iCyOxOIuV], performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align [https://www.theblaze.com/u/louperez], Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press [https://heresy-press.com/about/], a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow [https://www.fairforall.org/fair-in-the-arts/], and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast [https://thelouperez.libsyn.com/] (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network). How’d Lou start out? He began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. Lou was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with Lorne Michaels’s Broadway Video; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. Lou hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Punching Up Comedy at Freedom Fest, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. Lou 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. Lou worked with The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as Communications Manager and later as a producer and consultant. Their video "Taking a Knee in Sports? For what? [https://www.thefire.org/news/fire-launches-six-figure-free-speech-campaign-primetime-college-football-ad]" was broadcast during a USC vs. Notre Dame football game and was a SILVER ADDY® WINNER at the American Advertising Awards. Lou is also a brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics [https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4] and Attorneys for Freedom [https://attorneysforfreedom.my.site.com/signupattorneysonretainerus/s/?promoCode=LU51ZEZ324].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

On The First Episode Podcast Brian, Rico, and Don review, react, mock, and occasionally appreciate, the very first episodes of New and classic TV shows each and every podcast. Also tune in for personal stories of hilarity and misfortune: are we just watching sitcoms or are we in one? This WEEK: It's Liz Lemon versus the cult of virginity this week as we review the pilot ep of "30 Rock" before examining "the biggest gathering of virgins" on Hulu's new "Are You My First." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Today on the show John gives his thoughts on the Charlie Kirk Assassination.  * Why do so many feel so personally impacted? * Mass trauma has never occurred at this scale before. * The gigantic seismic shift in politics and Christianity that is coming. * Unity between Christians is more important now than ever. * Parents needs to check back in and Shepard their kids. Debunking the biggest lies told about Charlie Kirk. [https://x.com/amirxodom/status/1966915417999348216] Care about your liberty and future? Don’t miss the Expat Money Online Summit [https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com/], October 10–12, hosted by Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show. It’s free to attend and features top experts on protecting wealth, securing second residencies, lowering taxes, and owning property abroad. Upgrade for lifetime replay access and VIP panels with promo code LIONS for 20% off [https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com/]. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politicks/id1819072410] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4v5WI7MjEkBPB6vpREVApp?si=af245985f8a94c68]. And remember, they’re all Blood Suckers! Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-freedom/id1602918224] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4mOQTCzJ8AsJJjGsqfO4qh?si=40b6ffb29a294c2d]. Follow the Lions of Liberty: * Twitter [https://x.com/LionsofLiberty] * Rumble [https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/] * Telegram [https://t.me/lionsofliberty] Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon [https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty] OR support us on Locals [https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/]! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store [https://www.lionsofliberty.store/] for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]