Send us a text What if everything we believe about crime, poverty, and social breakdown stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of cause versus correlation? Drawing from my personal experience as someone who served over four years in prison, I reveal the uncomfortable truth about what really drives America's most pressing social problems. The destruction of the nuclear family—particularly in the Black community—stands at the epicenter of our societal decline. In 1960, 80% of Black children...
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Send us a text What if everything we believe about crime, poverty, and social breakdown stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of cause versus correlation? Drawing from my personal experience as someone who served over four years in prison, I reveal the uncomfortable truth about what really drives America's most pressing social problems. The destruction of the nuclear family—particularly in the Black community—stands at the epicenter of our societal decline. In 1960, 80% of Black children...
Send us a text What if everything we believe about crime, poverty, and social breakdown stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of cause versus correlation? Drawing from my personal experience as someone who served over four years in prison, I reveal the uncomfortable truth about what really drives America's most pressing social problems. The destruction of the nuclear family—particularly in the Black community—stands at the epicenter of our societal decline. In 1960, 80% of Black children...
Send us a text Are we damaging America by trying to fix it? In this thought-provoking episode, Herbie Kaye explores the ancient Taoist concept of "resisting the urge to act" and how it applies to our modern political landscape. Drawing parallels between the philosophy of Lao Tzu and America's governance challenges, Herbie makes a compelling case that well-intentioned government intervention has systematically undermined our society since 1964. Taking listeners on a journey through American p...
Send us a text What if everything we think we know about fighting crime is wrong? Drawing from my extraordinary journey through the American prison system, I take you behind the steel doors to reveal truths about crime and punishment that politicians and pundits never discuss. The current response to rising crime in Washington DC reveals a familiar pattern – conservatives demand tougher sentences while progressives call for police reform, yet neither addresses the root causes of criminal beh...
Send us a text What happens when a political outsider challenges the entire system? In this provocative episode, I introduce my revolutionary concept of "anti-politism" – a vision for American governance without career politicians, without money in politics, and without partisan divisions at the federal level. As I prepare for my 2026 congressional run in Arizona's 4th District, I'm staking out bold territory that defies conventional political categories. The Democratic Party has abandoned c...
Send us a text What if we eliminated political parties, campaign fundraising, and career politicians from our federal government? Herbie K offers a compelling alternative to our broken system in this thought-provoking exploration of Anti-Politism. At its core, Anti-Politism proposes replacing congressional elections with a merit-based lottery system that would select representatives from among citizens who have demonstrated they understand how the system works. Qualified participants would b...
Send us a text Political discourse has devolved into a dangerous game of absolutes, where every issue must be labeled either completely good or completely evil. This oversimplified thinking prevents us from addressing the complex realities facing America today, from the welfare system's unintended consequences to Social Security's looming mathematical collapse. We explore how decades of well-intentioned government programs have transformed temporary poverty into permanent dependency, disrupt...
Send us a text The cultural decay of urban America demands our honest attention. This raw, unfiltered conversation tackles the systematic destruction of the nuclear family and its devastating consequences across communities—particularly in urban centers. Starting with a viral incident in Cincinnati, we examine how decades of well-intentioned but catastrophic welfare policies have transformed poverty from a temporary hardship into a subsidized state of permanence. Since the 1960s, we've witne...
Send us a text The warning signs are flashing red, but most Americans aren't connecting the dots. While we're distracted by the daily political circus, something far more dangerous is taking root in American politics—a new strain of fascism that's finding a comfortable home within mainstream conservatism. In this deeply insightful examination of America's political crossroads, I break down how modern fascism operates: not through jackboots and overt dictatorship, but by allowing private busi...
Send us a text What happens when we build a political system that rewards sociopathic behavior? In this thought-provoking episode, I dive deep into the psychological makeup of our elected officials and why our current political structure attracts people who prioritize winning above all else. Drawing from personal experiences in prison, I explore the crucial differences between sociopaths and psychopaths - a distinction that helps explain why our Congress operates the way it does. Sociopaths,...
Send us a text Cutting through the noise of political rhetoric, this episode takes you deep into the realities of agricultural labor markets and immigration policy in America. Drawing from personal experiences working in California's tomato fields, I expose the fundamental misunderstandings that plague our national conversation about immigrant workers. The widespread belief that undocumented laborers suppress wages for American workers ignores basic economic realities. Having personally expe...
Send us a text Conspiracy theories fascinate us because they provide order to chaos and explanation for the inexplicable. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind conspiracy thinking, using the recent Jeffrey Epstein controversy as a compelling case study. The facts about Jeffrey Epstein reveal a complex individual - a talented financial professional who built a billion-dollar empire through education and hard work, while simultaneously engaging in reprehens...
Send us a text Democracy thrives on meaningful opposition. When one political party becomes captured by its most extreme voices while the moderate majority remains silent out of fear, we all lose. That's precisely what's happening with today's Democratic Party. Consider the wisdom of Charles de Gaulle, who when asked how France would survive without him, responded: "The cemeteries are full of men that couldn't be replaced." This profound statement applies equally to modern American politics....
Send us a text America stands as the greatest nation in history because it protects individual rights over majority rule and offers unparalleled geographic advantages. This Independence Day podcast explores why all Americans, regardless of background, should recognize how fortunate they are to live in a country founded on these principles. • America wasn't designed to be a democracy but a republic that protects individual rights against majority tyranny • Prison life reveals extreme tribalis...
Send us a text The national debt has become a looming sword of Damocles over our economy with potential catastrophic consequences when the bill comes due. We explore the only three possible outcomes: paying the debt (impossible), inflating our way out (leading to hyperinflation), or economic collapse—and propose a radical but viable alternative. • The U.S. currently carries about $38 trillion in debt, more than any country has ever owed in history • Politicians will likely choose inflation a...
Send us a text The student debt crisis has trapped 32 million Americans in financial quicksand, fueling a dangerous rise in socialist politics across urban centers. When educated young people have no path to economic freedom, they inevitably turn to government solutions. Herbie K explores this connection through personal stories and historical patterns, drawing parallels between economic hopelessness and political radicalization. The recent election of socialist candidates in New York isn't ...
Send us a text Herbie introduces his concept of anti-politism, a system where government officials are selected by merit-based lottery rather than elections, and explains how it would create lasting political reform that Trump's administration cannot achieve. • Anti-politism converts politics from a career to a civic duty through lottery selection of qualified citizens • Under the current system, even successful reforms will eventually "snap back like rubber" to previous dysfunction • 80% of...
Send us a text As tensions escalate in the Middle East following the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, we're witnessing not the beginning of another endless war, but a carefully calculated series of moves in a geopolitical chess match. The recent Iranian missile attack on our base in Doha represents not strength but desperation – targeting America's most heavily fortified position in the region with missiles our defense systems were perfectly prepared to intercept. ...
Send us a text Trump is acting as the President of the United States first and foremost, not as the President of Israel, taking a measured approach to Iran while considering broader global implications. His careful deliberation demonstrates a chess player's strategic thinking rather than impulsiveness, focusing on preventing unintended consequences. • Trump has ruled out US troops on the ground and nation-building • "A people hire A people, but B people hire C people" - Trump has assembled a...
Send us a text The looming conflict with Iran raises pressing questions about American national security, global stability, and the complex dynamics of domestic politics. Why should Americans care about Iran's nuclear ambitions? The answer transcends simple allegiances to Israel—it's about preventing a regime guided by religious extremism from acquiring weapons that could ultimately threaten American soil. When examining Iran's capabilities, we must recognize the critical difference between ...
Send us a text What if everything we believe about crime, poverty, and social breakdown stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of cause versus correlation? Drawing from my personal experience as someone who served over four years in prison, I reveal the uncomfortable truth about what really drives America's most pressing social problems. The destruction of the nuclear family—particularly in the Black community—stands at the epicenter of our societal decline. In 1960, 80% of Black children...
