Five fast, factual stories, built for listening, not shouting.Why Americans now average fewer than four close friends, and how to rebuild real-world connections.Government shutdown fallout: why controller shortages could snarl Thanksgiving travel even if the weather cooperates.The S.E.C.’s Paul Atkins vows to “make IPOs great again.” We pressure-test that against 15 years of Big Tech buyouts that swallowed would-be IPOs.NYC mayoral poll: Zohran Mamdani’s lead narrows as Andrew Cuomo gains, plus a reminder that city power is diffuse, no matter who wins.“Deciding to Win”: data-driven guidance on how Democrats regain working-class trust, focus on costs, safety, and credible borders without abandoning values.Grab Bag: Trump vs. Seth Meyers, the late-night flame war over carrier catapults.

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker:• Nancy Mace’s airport meltdown and the celebrity meltdown pattern that wrecks reputations.• The AI boom’s risky future, why an Nvidia-powered economy could crash, and whether AI flops or succeeds too well.• Scott Galloway’s case for Amazon as the most undervalued tech giant.• The Heritage Foundation stands by Tucker Carlson after his interview with Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.• Federal workers line up at food banks while the White House unveils a marble-and-gold bathroom makeover.

TJ Walker breaks down Big Tech’s escalating A.I. spend, smart infrastructure or dangerous bubble? Plus: Trump urges Republicans to end the filibuster; Prince Andrew’s titles stripped amid ongoing scandal; a Maryland state senator indicted in an alleged bedroom blackmail plot; and the box office’s weakest October in 27 years.Listen for context, history, and the takeaways that matter.

Nvidia just crossed $5T, on par with Germany’s annual output, and now represents a little over 8% of the S&P 500. With AI data-center spending powering roughly 92% of U.S. GDP growth in the first half of 2025, we unpack how one company became central to markets and the economy, why its products (GPUs, networking, CUDA) lock in demand, why humans can’t intuit trillion-scale numbers, and how a sudden drop could reverberate from index funds to the AI build-out itself.Chapters/Segments:00:00 Intro & market setup00:09 Nvidia hits $5T; as big as Germany01:44 Nvidia = 8% of the S&P 50002:27 AI build-out and U.S. GDP growth02:45 Why concentration is the real headline04:55 Bigger than the entire Russell 2000 combined05:55 Why our brains can’t grasp trillions08:18 What Nvidia actually makes (plain English)10:20 Not calling a crash, explaining the stakes

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker:• The Senate moves to end Trump’s Brazil tariffs with a rare GOP crossover, raising big separation-of-powers questions.• Broadcast networks and retailers race back to live as the moat — sports, specials, and real-time shopping.• UPS confirms 48,000 job cuts as it reshapes its network and trims low-margin volume.• SCOTUS considers the Kim Davis challenge while the modern GOP openly elevates gay conservatives.• Health: severe colon disorders are rising among younger adults — what the data shows and concrete ways to lower risk.

In today’s episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we explore the week’s biggest stories: Amazon’s mass layoffs, robot caregivers that may not actually help, Samsung’s ad-filled smart fridge, and Elon Musk’s “neutral” Grokipedia project. Plus, a surprising health study on walking smarter, not longer.

Saudi Arabia’s push to become an A.I. superpower. Diphtheria’s tragic return in Somalia is fueled by anti-vaccine propaganda. A New York City rally testing whether a movement can govern. A citizenship scandal with political teeth. And one Trump-supporting farmer’s breaking point under trade wars.Straight talk, deep context, and zero spin, only on Filtered with TJ Walker.Timestamps / Chapters:00:00 - Teaser & Intro01:10 - Story 1: Saudi Arabia’s A.I. Ambitions: From Oil to Compute06:35 - Story 2: Vaccine Lies Bring Diphtheria’s Return to Somalia12:20 - Story 3: Mamdani’s Stadium Test — From Rallies to Rubbish Collection18:05 - Story 4: The Citizenship Attack — Weaponizing Paperwork in Politics23:50 - Story 5: Trump Fan Gutted by Tariffs — Farm Crisis and Suicide Warnings29:40 - Grab Bag 1: IRS Lawyer Runs a Hot Dog Stand32:10 - Grab Bag 2: (Add second grab bag headline)34:50 - Grab Bag 3: (Add third grab bag headline)37:00 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

TJ Walker breaks down the week’s most revealing stories: from Trump’s tariff tantrum over a TV ad, to Kamala Harris’s political teasing, to why internal influencers are reshaping marketing. Plus, Tulane’s controversial school ban and a hard truth for Democrats chasing the Epstein files.Video Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 - Intro / Teaser00:48 - Tariffs Over a TV Ad: Trump Escalates Against Canada05:22 - Harris Hints at 2028 on Book Tour09:36 - Starring in Videos Is Everyone’s Job Now14:02 - Tulane Bans a High School From Early Decision19:15 - Why Democrats Are Wasting Their Time Demanding the Epstein Files26:10 - Closing Thoughts & Call to Action 🎙 Listen, think, and question everything.

In today’s episode, TJ Walker unpacks a haunting real-life case where an AI chatbot blurred the line between affection and exploitation. From emotional manipulation to corporate accountability and media spin, this episode exposes the extent to which AI can be leveraged, and why oversight is more crucial now than ever.🔹 Segments:00:00 - Intro: When AI Love Becomes Fatal03:45 - The Chatbot That Crossed the Line09:20 - Inside the Scam: How the AI Manipulated Emotion15:00 - Tech Giants Respond (or Don’t)21:40 - What Regulators Are Missing28:10 - The Media Spin and Public Outcry33:45 - Lessons in Digital Ethics38:00 - TJ’s Final Word: Can We Love AI Responsibly?

In this episode of Filtered, we expose the scandals, the ambitions, and the shocking visions shaping our world today. From gambling indictments in the NBA to Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pitch, and even a jewel heist turned ad campaign, we decode what no one else will.Video Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro Teaser  01:10 - Story 1: NBA Integrity Crisis  07:25 - Story 2: Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Ultimatum  13:40 - Story 3: Louvre Heist as Ad  19:55 - Story 4: Google’s Quantum Leap  25:50 - Story 5: British Warning on Trump  31:15 - Grab Bag Stories  34:00 - Closing & Final Thoughts   Listen deep. Think sharp. Stay Filtered.

TJ Walker breaks down how power, ego, and economics collide — from Meta’s layoffs and Europe’s startup struggles to Francis Ford Coppola selling his million-dollar watch.Also: America’s $64B scam crisis, the White House East Wing demolition outrage, and why 7,000 steps a day might be all you need.Timestamps / Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:42 - Meta’s AI Layoffs: Why Wall Street Rewards Job Cuts8:15 - Europe’s Startups vs. Bureaucracy16:40 - The $250K Online Scam That Exposed a $64B Industry25:10 - Francis Ford Coppola Is Broke… Again33:25 - The White House East Wing Demolition Backlash42:05 - Grab Bag: The Real Number of Steps You Need47:00 - Closing Thoughts

In today’s episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, the G.O.A.T. steps into a new arena — television commentary. TJ analyzes Michael Jordan’s first appearance on NBC, revealing what makes on-air communication succeed or flop. Also inside:• Amazon’s automation plan to cut 500,000 jobs• The GOP’s message pivot from Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis• America’s measles comeback and the crisis in public-health messaging ➡ Daily business, tech & culture analysis through the lens of communication and personal growth.Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Market Vitals01:00 Michael Jordan’s NBC Debut, Can He Communicate Like He Played?07:15 Why Superstars Struggle as Commentators, The Communication Gap13:25 Amazon’s Automation Plan, 500,000 Jobs on the Line16:45 What It Means for Workers and the Future of AI in Labor20:30 The Inevitable Robot Economy, Survival Skills for Humans23:45 Philosophy of AI Power, Can Humans Stay in Control?26:00 Upcoming Stories & Closing Message

On Filtered with TJ Walker: ICE’s struggling recruits, a nominee’s racist text scandal, universities rejecting political pressure, and the politics of “hate” talk, all capped by a look inside Paris’s new chocolate empire. Smart, fast commentary on how power and persuasion really work. #Filtered #TJWalker #NewsAnalysis #Politics #Business #Culture #Media #FreeSpeech #Universities #ICE #DisneyPlus #Communication #Leadership #Marketing #CédricGrolet #Chocolate   Chapters / Timestamps:0:00 Intro, Today’s Five Stories1:15 ICE Flunks Fitness Tests8:10 Disney & Universities Resist Control16:40 Racist Nominee Collapses After Text Leaks26:00 Perry Claims Democrats “Hate the Military”35:45 Cédric Grolet Goes Full Wonka46:30 Walker’s Take, Marketing vs Reality49:00 Closing Thoughts & Next Episode

TJ Walker breaks down how San Francisco’s so-called “doom loop” was a media creation.With burglaries down 28 percent and homicides near historic lows, the city’s rebound tells a story Fox News won’t.Featuring analysis of Amazon’s AWS outage, the Louvre jewel heist, Paramount Skydance layoffs, and military overreach at Camp Pendleton.

France halts its pension reform after mass protests; millions march against Trump’s growing power; America’s economy splits by class. TJ Walker unpacks how communication, money, and influence decide who wins.

Former President Trump has freed George Santos after only 84 days in prison. TJ Walker analyzes how this act of political loyalty rewards fraud, undermines justice, and signals the death of accountability. Also in this episode: Harvard’s new obesity redefinition, OpenAI’s erotic mode announcement, and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff’s embarrassing walk-back.Stream daily episodes of Filtered with TJ Walker for straight talk on communication, power, and truth.

TJ Walker unpacks five major stories that point to one urgent truth: America’s institutions are fraying and the only remaining counterweight is people power. This episode covers: Meta’s removal of an ICE-tracking Facebook group (DOJ request), the new UAP documentary The Age of Disclosure, a $300 trillion PYUSD minting glitch at Paxos/PayPal, the explosive NYC mayoral debate, and a personal essay on why TJ will join the nationwide No Kings rallies. Includes practical emphasis on nonviolent, de-escalatory protest as civic defense. Chapters/Timestamp:00:00 Intro & Teaser02:58 Meta removes ICE-watch group (facts & politics)04:08 Meta: Quick Take (summary)12:10 The Age of Disclosure (trailer, officials, cultural fallout)13:22 Documentary: Quick Take21:01 Paxos / PayPal PYUSD $300T glitch (explainers & risks)22:56 Crypto: Quick Take27:56 NYC mayoral debate, zingers & takeaways45:24 Why I’m going to the No Kings protest, full essay & call to nonviolence51:14 Close / subscribe

T.J. Walker takes the headlines (media layoffs, the “Paws Comitatus” El Paso dog story, refugee-policy changes, and a swastika found in a GOP office). He asks: could 2024 be the watershed, the last freely decided U.S. election? This episode explores realistic legal and extralegal pathways that could influence future elections and outlines key developments to watch in 2026–2028. Chapters are included for convenient listening. Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro / Preview02:37 Media Cuts & Platform Shift07:30 Paws Comitatus, Border Patrol dog incident09:45 Refugee overhaul & priorities12:30 Swastika in Congress office, reaction34:45 Main Analysis: Are elections next?59:00 Wrap & Takeaways

This episode of Filtered with TJ Walker covers five stories that reveal a dangerous mix of health fraud, normalized bigotry, and media misdirection: leaked Young Republican chats celebrating Hitler and gas chambers; Consumer Reports’ findings of lead in popular protein powders; a 101-year-old journalist’s longevity lessons; President Trump’s Medal of Freedom choice for Charlie Kirk; and violent ICE enforcement in Chicago, and how communities are organizing in response. Episode Chapters/Timestamps:00:00 - Teaser & Headlines00:20 - Story 1: AI & the Web (Graphite report)03:20 - Story 2: Lead in Protein Powders (Consumer Reports)06:00 - Story 3: Longevity, Si Liberman at 10108:00 - Story 4: Charlie Kirk & the Medal of Freedom11:00 - Story 5: Young Republicans’ Leaked Chat - Racism & Violence15:00 - Grab Bag: ICE in Chicago; Hollywood fights AI; Thatcher book18:00 - Wrap & Subscribe

In today’s Filtered: Nobel laureates say openness and creative destruction power growth, and the U.S. may be moving the other way. We unpack Cuba’s worsening crisis, Marc Maron’s goodbye interview with Barack Obama, the markets’ reaction to President Trump’s contradictory China messages, and a standoff between the Pentagon and major newsrooms over a new press policy. Timestamp/Stories:00:00 - Intro & headlines01:22 - Market snapshot02:07 - Nobel economists: innovation vs protectionism. 14:19 - Cuba: blackouts, migration, economy. 25:40 - Marc Maron: final episode & legacy. 36:09 - Trump’s China whiplash & market impact. 47:07 - Pentagon vs press, major outlets refuse new rules. 1:03:29 - Grab bag & final thoughts.