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Victoria Taft
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The Adult in the Room
A Bold Strategy: The Misappropriation & Cannibalization of American Intelligence with Sam Faddis
Spycraft isn't usually what you see in the movies or read about in adventure books. It's gritty, it's ugly, and in modern times often requires just as much history & technology expertise as marksmanship. Intelligence operators are some of the most highly-skilled, dangerous people on the planet. So, when their skills are misused by the political elite against US citizens solely for the gain of political capital, the consequences can ruin careers, lives, and fragile peace. Charles "Sam" Faddis is a former CIA operative who led the first incursion into Iraq in the run-up to the 2003 invasion of that country...
2023-12-29
1h 19
The Adult in the Room
Urban Decay: How Crime, Drugs, Poverty & Corruption are Making Cities Unlivable with Jason Rantz
Seattle radio host Jason Rantz (https://jasonrantz.com) has witnessed firsthand how the governing policies of large, liberal-run cities have left chaos reigning. Stores closed due to rampant theft. The mentally ill, homeless and addicted left to ravage the streets and harass residents and visitors. The graft of local governments, who are latched onto the teat of government and pour billions into ineffective programs that only create more misery. It's all the subject of his new book, What’s Killing America: Inside the Radical Left's Tragic Destruction of Our Cities. Today, Jason joins Victoria to talk about the mayhem un...
2023-11-03
33 min
The Adult in the Room
In the Shadow of the Singularity: The Coming AI Reckoning with Special Guest Joe Allen
Victoria is joined on the program by author & journalist Joe Allen, whose latest book "DARK ÆON: Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity" examines both the physical and metaphysical dangers humanity faces as we stand at the precipice of artificial general intelligence. Allen believes the transhumanist movement seeks not only to leap headfirst into critically dangerous technology, but to supplant all faith and belief with themselves as a new pantheon to a new generation of intelligent machines. What are the risks, and how can we mitigate them? ***** TOP STORIES Another Jury Acquits Dupes in the F...
2023-09-26
50 min
The Adult in the Room
Into the Deep End: Navigating Seattle's Underbelly with Independent Journalist Jonathan Choe
Jonathan Choe first made waves in Seattle as the lead reporter with the city's ABC affiliate, KOMO-4. After being unceremoniously booted via "hecklers veto," Choe struck out on his own, bringing his online audience uncensored, unfiltered, accurate presentations of what life is really like on the streets of Seattle, from violent activism to homelessness to the drug epidemic. Join Jonathan and Victoria as they take you inside some of his most notable recent stories and examine why the Emerald City is sliding ever further into decline. ***** TOP STORIES Democrat Reaction to MTG Splaying Hunter's...
2023-07-28
56 min
The Adult in the Room
¡Por Cuba Libre!: Experiencing American Liberty & Preserving the Dream of a Free Cuba with Yoel and Mari
In modern times, Americans sometimes take for granted the blessings of liberty that have been purchased for us both at the negotiating table and on the battlefield. On this special Independence Day episode of The Adult in the Room Podcast, Victoria welcomes a pair of very special guests. Mari, a citizen of the US, grew up as a child of the Cuban Diaspora and returned to her homeland to become one of the first Instagram influencers in Cuba. She documented her adventures with her family and her fiancé Yoel, showing both the beauty and darkness of life i...
2023-07-04
58 min
The Adult in the Room
Emancipated?: Progressive Perpetuation of the Slave Mentality with Vince Everett Ellison
Author & documentarian Vince Everett Ellison grew up the child of sharecroppers on a cotton plantation in Tennessee, but his father worked hard to build a successful businesses that brought his family out of poverty and squarely into the middle class. He sees now in Black Americans a worrying lack of that same initiative, and he suspects a number of factors are responsible: A lack of religious faith. Promotion of gratuitous sex and violence as a cultural lifestyle. But, most of all, a wider plot among the progressive left to promote the notion that institutional racism is an inescapable fact...
2023-05-26
1h 04
The Adult in the Room
Class Warfare: The Battle for the Minds of America's Next Generation with Ian Prior
In school systems across the country, parents are fighting an uphill battle against local governments over the curriculum being delivered to their kids, from political indoctrination and activist training in-class to sexually-charged and age-inappropriate reading material. Our schools have become infested with violence and even sexual assault. Exceptional students have had recognition of their achievements withheld in the name of preserving others' feelings. And when they have objected, parents have been dubbed "domestic terrorists" by members of federal agencies, and even subjected to arrest. Ian Prior is a senior advisor at America First Legal and the author...
2023-05-19
46 min
The Adult in the Room
The Homeless Industrial Complex and its War on Self-Respect with Kevin Dahlgren
The US is suffering from a homelessness epidemic. In major cities across the nation, citizens and police are dealing with spikes in overdose, thefts, violent crime, and unsafe conditions.On this very special edition of The Adult in the Room, Victoria is joined by Kevin Dahlgren, an expert in the fields of homelessness and substance abuse and a community organizer for several advocacy groups who believes two major factors are making the problem worse: drug & alcohol addiction, and the validation of homelessness as a life path by progressive groups who see capitalism as the root of the problem and...
2023-05-15
56 min
The Adult in the Room
All Tuckered Out: The Primetime Purge with Special Guest Tim Graham
Tim Graham of the Media Research Center's NewsBusters joins the program to talk about the night doom came to primetime on Fox: the shocking dismissal of their top-rated host, Tucker Carlson, in the aftermath of the Murdochs' massive settlement with Dominion over Fox's claims that the company's voting machines were rigged during the 2020 elections. Was Carlson scapegoated for the lawsuit? Or was there behind-the-scenes interpersonal drama that cost him his job? Plus, discussion of the firing of CNN's Don Lemon the same day! ***** TOP STORIES Joe Biden's Latest Moves to Erase Women
2023-04-28
33 min
The Adult in the Room
The Legacy of D-32: Why the DOJ, FBI & Media Learned Nothing from Watergate with John D. O’Connor
Author & former federal prosecutor John D. O'Connor joins the program to look back on a crucial moment in the history of governmental corruption and law enforcement, the Watergate scandal. O'Connor befriended & represented Mark Felt, the FBI associate director better known as the legendary whistleblower "Deep Throat," a revelation that O'Connor helped to reveal through a blockbuster article in Vanity Fair. O'Connor has authored two recent books on the scandal, and draws parallels between the FBI & press during that time and their modern successors. He discusses how he first came to know Mark Felt and how he convinced Felt to...
2023-04-08
1h 07
The Adult in the Room
Unholy: The Woke Alliance Between Leftists & Fundamentalists with Special Guest Asra Q. Nomani
Journalist Asra Q. Nomani returns to the program to share her deeply personal story: a discussion of growing up as a first-generation American in a Muslim immigrant family from India and her first encounters with early extremism within her own extended family, the origins of Islamist extremism in the DC area, her friendship with murdered American journalist Daniel Pearl, her experience as a single mother and feminist within a deeply conservative culture, and why she believes the American left is embracing religious fundamentalism that stands in direct opposition to its stated goals of race and gender equality. ...
2023-03-25
1h 19
The Adult in the Room
Into the Digital Depths with Special Guest Mike McCormick
Mike McCormick served as part of the While House Stenographers Office for over 20 years, serving as part of the team tasked with preserving for posterity the official remarks of the President & Vice President under six different administrations. Now an author and independent journalist with a unique perspective on the Oval Office, Mike has taken on a new project: sorting through the sordid material on Hunter Biden's infamous laptop and matching it with official records and Joe Biden's own statements to establish a timeline that suggests corruption and backroom dealings during his time as Vice President that may have directly...
2023-03-17
48 min
The Adult in the Room
Invadir: The Price of Biden's Border Crisis with Special Guest Todd Bensman
Author, journalist and former Texas Department of Public Safety analyst Todd Bensman of the Center for Immigration Studies has a great deal of experience observing and analyzing the unique and sometimes harrowing world that exists along our southern border. In his newest book, Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History, he takes readers through the what, why, and how of the growing tensions at the US-Mexico border that have resulted in a humanitarian, environmental, and national security disaster that threatens the safety and political future of every US citizen, regardless of party or...
2023-03-10
54 min
The Adult in the Room
Fed Up: The Strange Case of Ray Epps with Darren Beattie
The riots at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 will forever be a controversial, embarrassing, and disturbing mark on American politics and a sign of the disintegration of civility between both sides of the aisle. But are the right people being held responsible for the mayhem that day? Darren Beattie of Revolver.News joins the program to discuss Ray Epps, an individual many believe to be directly responsible for helping whip the agitated crowd into a frenzy that day, instigating one of the most infamous days of civil unrest in modern history. Why has Epps not faced charges for his prominent...
2023-03-02
1h 02
The Adult in the Room
The Weaponization of Loneliness with Special Guest Stella Morabito
Author and journalist Stella Morabito's new book, The Weaponization of Loneliness: How Tyrants Stoke Our Fear of Isolation to Silence, Divide, and Conquer examines the various ways governments, corporations, peer groups and educational institutions use our natural fear of separation and isolation from others to enforce conformity and submission to authority. She joins this episode to talk about the concept, the historical science behind groupthink and mob psychology, and how fearless free speech can combat it. ***** TOP STORIES West Coast, Messed Coast™: Nancy and Paul's Latest Exquisitely Timed Stock Move Inspires the PELOSI Ac...
2023-02-03
42 min
The Adult in the Room
Racing to Mediocrity: Virginia's War on Merit with Asra Q. Nomani & Shawnna Yashar
This past December, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology -- a STEAM-centric magnet high school in Fairfax County, Virginia -- made waves after it was revealed that students who had been recognized by the National Merit Scholar program as Commended Students and Semifinalists had not been notified of the awards, costing them precious opportunities for early college admission, scholarships and more. Two parents of affected students, Shawnna Yashar and Asra Q. Nomani, decided to dig deeper and discovered TJ was ground zero for a systemic failure that has its roots in the so-called "equity" movement. Now it's been...
2023-01-28
34 min
The Adult in the Room
Mile High Mistakes: The Colorado Voter Controversy & Cover-Up with Special Guests Mike Davis & J. Christian Adams
In the first segment of this episode of The Adult in the Room, the Article III Project's Mike Davis joins for a brief update on the classified documents found inside Joe Biden's various properties, why they differ from the similar situation with former President Trump. Then, in our second segment, J. Christian Adams of the Public Interest Legal Foundation and the US Commission on Civil Rights joins the show to talk about a developing story out of the state of Colorado, in which "motor voter" laws resulted in a substantial number of registrations going out to non-citizens...
2023-01-20
47 min
The Adult in the Room
The Twitter Files with Special Guests John D. Trudel & Maj. Gen. Paul E. Vallely, US Army (Ret.)
Twitter majority owner and CEO Elon Musk, working with some of the web's most respected independent journalists, has released a flood of new information with regards to the company's internal content moderation policies, revealing for the first time the true extent of employee efforts to suppress speech it deemed inappropriate to the platform. Special guests John D. Trudel & retired Major General Paul E. Vallely join the program to talk about the first series of releases and how Twitter's manipulation of the info stream -- from so-called "shadow banning" to outright deletion of tweets & accounts -- influenced the 2020 election cycle...
2022-12-16
58 min
The Adult in the Room
Kiev Indomitable with Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny
Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny returns as winter settles over eastern Europe. Russia's strike on Ukraine, which they predicted would last weeks at the most, has now dragged on for over 10 months. Thousands of lives have been lost or irrevocably changed on both sides of the line and Russia is allegedly so desperate for troops that they are press-ganging random civilians. Questions have arisen in the wake of FTX's collapse about the financial aid being sent to Ukraine, with many wondering whether the Ukrainian leaders are really any better than the Russian oligarchs who started the conflict. And in the middle a...
2022-12-03
1h 17
The Adult in the Room
Visit Scenic CENSORED Beach: Oregon's Half-Baked Anti-Gun Crusade with Kevin Starrett & Bill Kirk
The state of Oregon has passed one of the most onerous, convoluted & infringing collections of anti-gun laws of this generation, and nearly everyone -- from libertarians to socialists and every possible coordinate of reason in-between -- is furious. Kevin Starrett of the Oregon Firearms Federation and Bill Kirk from Washington Gun Law join the program today to talk about just how bad this hodgepodge of bad legislation really is, and what can possibly be done about it. ***** TOP STORIES West Coast, Messed Coast™ 2022 Midterm Election Edition: California Does the Unthinkable FBI Ha...
2022-11-18
53 min
The Adult in the Room
VOTOPSY 2022: The Midterms and the Next Steps with Special Guests Chris Queen & J. Christian Adams
Chris Queen & J. Christian Adams join Victoria for a special look at the aftermath of the 2022 midterms, in which the anticipated "red tsunami" failed to materialize. But not all is lost for Republicans, as the midterms also served as the coming-out party for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose obliteration of former Governor Charlie Crist and the dominance of his endorsed candidates have drawn both excitement from conservative voters and the ire of former President Donald Trump. Plus, discussion about the much smoother election count -- except for Maricopa County, Arizona -- and Brian Kemp's success in Georgia even as...
2022-11-10
53 min
The Adult in the Room
Surviving in the Post-Constitutional World with Special Guest Ron Coleman
Attorney Ron Coleman has a stellar reputation for defending intellectual property and free speech through his New York-area firm. Now, he's taking on the collusion between big tech and the US government, a partnership that he believes has enabled civil liberty violations by the feds under the protection of a private umbrella. He also gives his thoughts on Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, and why he thinks it's a game-changer for free speech. ***** TOP STORIES Behold the Democrats' Closing Argument for the 2022 Midterm Election Would You Want John Fetterman Driving Your...
2022-11-04
41 min
The Adult in the Room
How to Put Out an Electoral Fire with Special Guest J. Christian Adams
J. Christian Adams is the President and General Counsel of the Public Interest Legal Foundation, a contributor to the Federalist Society, and a former member of the Department of Justice. Today, he joins Victoria to talk about the ramifications of both previous and upcoming elections -- how elections represent our American values, why he believes early and mail-in voting is problematic for election integrity, and why cultural concerns should be so deeply considered when you go to the polls. Plus, enjoy a sneak peek at the next releases from Flamingo Audiobooks! ***** TOP STORIES ...
2022-09-30
1h 07
The Adult in the Room
Just One Fix: San Francisco's Drug Crisis with Special Guest Erica Sandberg
Journalist, author, speaker & strategist Erica Sandberg is best known for giving sound and practical financial guidance to readers & viewers. But more than a personal finance expert, she's a resident of San Francisco. She has seen for herself the escalating issues with the city's homeless population, especially in its Tenderloin neighborhood, which has rapidly devolved into a modern skid row. The culprit? Easy accessibility to drugs. So she went undercover to three facilities where local addicts can get supplies for their habits, ostensibly for the benefit of public health. What she found there shocked her, and it will probably shock y...
2022-09-03
41 min
The Adult in the Room
Unreasonable: The Raid of Mar-A-Lago with the Article III Project's Mike Davis
The Article III Project's Mike Davis rejoins the program to discuss the biggest news story in the political sphere right now, the FBI raid of and seizure of documents from former President Donald Trump's home at the Mar-A-Lago Club resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Mike gives detailed analysis of the unprecedented steps taken in the ongoing government investigation of the former President, and talks about why he believes the raid was not allowable under current law, nor was it justified. ***** TOP STORIES Trump to DOJ: Show Us What You Got, Release the Affidavit...
2022-08-23
37 min
The Adult in the Room
Love Thy Body: A Conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey - Part 2
In this special 2-part series, Victoria chats with Professor Nancy Pearcey about the cultural shift over the last decade regarding what had previously been considered settled philosophies regarding sex and gender. Why are teens and young adults seeking out radical, irreversible alterations to their bodies? Is our culture gaslighting young people into believing they have severe gender dysphoria when they are actually experiencing normal changes and discomfort due to adolescence and adulthood? ***** ABOUT THE GUEST Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier...
2022-08-19
27 min
The Adult in the Room
Love Thy Body: A Conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey - Part 1
In this special 2-part series, Victoria chats with Professor Nancy Pearcey about the cultural shift over the last decade regarding what had previously been considered settled philosophies regarding sex and gender. Why are teens and young adults seeking out radical, irreversible alterations to their bodies? Is our culture gaslighting young people into believing they have severe gender dysphoria when they are actually experiencing normal changes and discomfort due to adolescence and adulthood? ***** ABOUT THE GUEST Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier...
2022-08-12
41 min
The Adult in the Room
Watergate at 50 with Special Guest Geoff Shepard - Part 2
Our chat with author & attorney Geoff Shepard continues to the publication of the infamous Pentagon Papers. How did publication of the papers lead to Nixon's prosecution and ultimate resignation? Why were the so-called "Plumbers" ordered to discredit leaker Daniel Ellsberg? And who did their contents really damage the most? Plus, we chat with PJ Media contributor Matt Margolis about this past week's primaries and what they signal for this fall's midterm elections, as well as his thoughts on the January 6 Commission & Liz Cheney. Buy Geoff Shepard's Latest Book, "The Nixon Conspiracy: Watergate and the Plot...
2022-08-05
1h 19
The Adult in the Room
Watergate at 50 with Special Guest Geoff Shepard - Part 1
Author, lecturer and attorney Geoff Shepard was a young lawyer working in the White House when the infamous Watergate break-in occurred. That act of political espionage led to the resignation of Richard Nixon as President, but was that really necessary? Was the evidence of Nixon's knowledge of the break-in fabricated to orchestrate a coup ahead of the next election? Shepard believes the signs point to "yes." In this first of two episodes, Shepard examines the timeline of the break-in, who was most likely behind it, and why he believes the evidence has never been thoroughly investigated. Buy...
2022-07-29
46 min
The Adult in the Room
Cider Rioters? The Portland Patriot Prayer Trials and the Acquittal of Joey Gibson with Special Guests James Buchal and Dillon Harris
First up on this episode of The Adult in the Room, Pennsylvania gun attorney Dillon Harris joins the program to discuss the Clarence Thomas-penned decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn. v. Bruen, which declared "May Issue" regulations on carry permits to be unconstitutional, and its repercussions for firearm limitation laws throughout the country. Then, attorney and former Multnomah County GOP Chair James Buchal joins to discuss the acquittal of Joey Gibson, the founder of the right-wing activist group Patriot Prayer who was on trial for his alleged role in a massive, violent brawl that broke...
2022-07-23
48 min
The Adult in the Room
The Penitent's Playbook with Special Guest Coach Joe Kennedy & First Liberty Institute's Jeremy Dys
On this special Independence Day edition of the podcast, Victoria speaks with Coach Joe Kennedy, who prevailed in the landmark Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case in the US Supreme Court. Hear Coach Kennedy recount, in his own words, how he felt when he heard the verdict, and why being able to return to his job is so important to him. Kennedy's legal counsel Jeremy Dys of the First Liberty Institute also joins the program to talk about the ramifications of the decision and what the next steps are now the the court has affirmed Coach Kennedy's right to...
2022-07-04
21 min
The Adult in the Room
Judgment Day: The Dobbs Decision and the End of Civility Part II with Special Guest Mike Davis of the Article III Project
The Article III Project's Mike Davis returns to discuss the biggest story from the Supreme Court docket, the Dobbs decision. Roe v. Wade is now overturned, and chaos has been unleashed. Churches, pregnancy centers and the justices themselves are being targeted for violence and mayhem. Mike gives a rundown on what the ruling actually means, and why he believes Attorney General Merrick Garland needs to be ousted as soon as possible. *** TOP STORIES: Are We Finally Done With the Abortion Litmus Tests for SCOTUS Nominees? Why Hasn't the Supreme Court Leaker...
2022-06-29
36 min
The Adult in the Room
A Polite Society: The Supreme Court and the Supremacy of "Shall Issue" with William Kirk of Washington Gun Law
Attorney William Kirk joins Victoria on an historic week for the US Supreme Court to talk about the OTHER landmark case decided this week, the striking down of New York's "May Issue" policy for concealed weapon permits, which requires applicants to show cause to receive a carry license. Plus, a discussion of so-called "red flag" laws, and how they might help or hinder efforts to keep our kids safe from violence. *** After Two Cops Are Murdered, Gascon Cynically Invokes Willie Horton to Justify Criminal-Friendly Policies Feds Who Enforce COVID Shot Mandates Exempt Themselves...
2022-06-25
36 min
The Adult in the Room
Everybody Loves a Circus with Special Guest Julie Kelly
Julie Kelly of American Greatness joins the program to talk about the media bonanza that is the January 6 hearings, the riot's connections with the entrapment op involving a supposed attempt to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Witch-- er, WHITmer, and where the criminal cases connected to the riot currently stand. *** TOP STORIES BLM Protester Hit by Car While Blocking a Busy Seattle Freeway Sues the Last Bunch You'd Expect American Airlines Stranded Thousands of Travelers Before Making Its Latest Announcement Court Rules Virtue-Signaling Minneapolis Mayor Failed to Protect Citizens With...
2022-06-22
32 min
The Adult in the Room
Judgment Day: The Dobbs Decision and the End of Civility with Special Guest Mike Davis of the Article III Project
At any moment, the US Supreme Court is poised to render its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a critical case which created chaos when an alleged draft majority opinion by Justice Samuel Alito was leaked to the public in early May. The Article III Project's Mike Davis joins the program to talk the forecast outcome of the case, and what sort of impact it will or won't have for abortion rights in the US. MORE INFO VictoriaTaft.com Victoria Taft @ PJ Media
2022-06-16
32 min
The Adult in the Room
Lifestyles of the Rich & Defamous: Inside Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard with Nate the Lawyer
Nate Broady, better known to his online followers as "Nate the Lawyer," is one of YouTube's most popular and entertaining legal commenters. And like much of "LawTube," he was riveted by the bizarre spectacle of the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial. In one corner, a moody & volatile actor/musician with multiple blockbuster franchises under his belt, accused of vile acts of spousal abuse. In the other, his former ingénue ex with it-girl looks and a documented mean streak. Nate breaks down the trial and explains why it was so divisive and important to the future of t...
2022-06-09
39 min
The Adult in the Room
Kiev Resilient with Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny
Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny returns with an update from Kiev! After 100 days of fighting in opposition to Russia's attempt to forcefully annex the Donbas region of Ukraine, the nation continues to stand strong with the support of Western allies and - crucially - its neighbors in the former Soviet Bloc, all of whom know that if Ukraine falls, they could be next. Hear in his own words what life is like for Anatoly and his family as they continue to resist Russia's aggression and deliver the message of Christ's love. ***** Do you wish to donate to...
2022-06-07
45 min
The Adult in the Room
Concoctions & Convictions: The Washington State Prison Experiment Scandal with Glen Morgan
This week, We The Governed's Glen Morgan joins the program to talk about a shocking investigation he's been covering into newly-uncovered documents detailing disturbing medical experiments conducted on inmates at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, and why governor Jay Inslee is trying to hush it all up. Plus, a follow-up interview with last episode's guest, Jake Lang, with some updates on the status of his case and a deeper look at his motivations for his actions in DC. TOP STORIES: Durham: The Case of Hillary's Accused Lying Lawyer Goes to D.C. Jury
2022-06-05
1h 04
The Adult in the Room
"This Is Me" - Jake Lang in His Own Words
Something a little different for this episode of the Adult in the Room. Victoria fills everyone in on her work covering the Durham Probe for PJ Media. Then, a discussion of what inspired her to embrace conservatism, question the media, and why exactly she does everything she does. Then, an interesting interview: Jake Lang is a young New Yorker who is currently jailed in Virginia, awaiting trial in 2023 for his role in the January 6th riot on the Capitol grounds. Is he a patriotic citizen journalist who genuinely want that day to petition his government? Or is...
2022-05-28
1h 00
The Adult in the Room
Broken Windows & Broken Trust: Seattle's Policing Problem
On this episode, we'll examine the fallout from the leaked SCOTUS decision that could overturn Roe v Wade, as well as the radical steps some pro-choice protestors have taken in response to the leak. Then, we turn our attention to Seattle, which continues to descend into dystopia as police officers walk away from their jobs or are fired for their healthcare choices. One local business owner has seen firsthand the consequences, having been burglarized 4 times since he opened. Now, he's turning to an unlikely source of protection: neighborhood drug dealers. TOP STORIES: The Supreme...
2022-05-10
34 min
The Adult in the Room
DOUBLEPLUSUNGOOD: America's New Ministry of Truth PLUS Kennedy v. Bremerton School District with Jeremy Dys
Elon Musk's agreement to buy Twitter has caused the leftist literati to melt down en masse, prompting the Biden Administration to appoint a "Disinformation Czar" -- ostensibly to combat internet-based "fake news" that germinates into real-world violence. But is its true purpose to push the Democrats' agenda despite Musk's promise to return Twitter to a politically-neutral free speech zone? Plus, we take a special look at the case of Coach Joseph Kennedy, who was fired from his job with a high school in Bremerton, Washington for praying by himself on the 50-yard-line after games. Now, the case...
2022-05-02
1h 18
The Adult in the Room
"Shut Up," They Explained: The Leftist Heckler's Veto with Stacey "Sister Toldjah" Matthews
RedState contributor Stacey "Sister Toldjah" Matthews joins the program to talk about Taylor Lorenz' vendetta against the LibsOfTikTok account, which has gained a substantial following simply by letting leftist radicals speak for themselves. Hear about the backlash against the Washington Post and the fallout from Lorenz doxxing the person who ran the account. PLUS: The last sane Democrat in San Francisco, and a free speech event is cancelled due to -- you guessed it -- unprovoked violence. TOP STORIES The Leftist Media Is Unglued Over Possible Elon Musk 'Free Speech' Twitter Takeover New...
2022-04-22
42 min
The Adult in the Room
Go Woke...Go Broke! Comics' Identity (Politics) Crisis with Chuck Dixon
Chuck Dixon is one of comics' most acclaimed and prolific writers, having worked on characters including Marvel's Punisher and DC's Batman & related books. Now, he's struck out on his own as an independent creator, and he has a lot to say about what led him to that path: identity politics being crammed into entertainment. Hear his theories on why the US publishers are losing audiences, despite superheroes dominating the box office. MORE INFO: VictoriaTaft.com Victoria Taft @ PJ Media
2022-04-08
44 min
The Adult in the Room
Wheeler's Folly: How Coddling ANTIFA Set the Rose City Ablaze with Jen Loh
In August of 2021, Jen Loh helped organize a conservative rally in Portland, and discovered why many on her side of the aisle consider it "enemy territory." ANTIFA militants assaulted the rally, throwing bricks, setting off explosives and attempting to mow down attendees with vehicles. And where were the police? Nowhere to be found, per the orders of mayor Ted Wheeler. Now, Jen & her fellow attendees are suing the City of Portland, the Multnomah County DA and the Mayor for their roles in putting the lives of locals & visitors alike at risk by allowing ANTIFA to turn Portland into a...
2022-04-02
55 min
The Adult in the Room
Ethics, Honor & Orders: The Navy SEALs Lawsuit with Justin Butterfield of First Liberty Institute
Justin Butterfield is Deputy General Counsel with First Liberty Institute, a legal defense organization that protects the First Amendment rights of religious liberty. One of their biggest cases to date is currently making its way through the US federal court system as a group of Navy SEALS is suing after years of their religious objections to certain medical procedures have been denied, apparently as a matter of policy. Now, many of them are facing an ultimatum: submit, or lose your rank, your benefits, and even the money you've already been paid. Justing discusses the latest on the case and...
2022-03-24
27 min
The Adult in the Room
Texas or Bust with Kirby Wilbur
Conservative radio host and former Seattle resident Kirby Wilbur joins Victoria to talk about life since moving to the Lone Star State! Wilbur is now a real estate agent and part of Conservative Move, an agency dedicated to helping right-leaning folks escape from the left coast and other liberal strongholds. Listen in as he talks about his own motivations for relocating, and why he thinks you should consider doing the same if you're in a similar situation. Plus, the New York Times finally catches up with the rest of the world on Hunter Biden's laptop, and Ted...
2022-03-19
42 min
The Adult in the Room
Kiev Defiant with Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny + Interview with ANTIFA, Part Two
Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny returns with an update from the heart of Kiev as Russian forces close in around that great city. Anatoly discusses his current situation, the plight of his congregation and neighbors a few weeks into the invasion, expresses his frustration with the West's response to Russia's aggression, and gives details on his own plans should he be forced to take up arms in defense of his country. PLUS: Part two of Victoria's interview with Portland ANTIFA member "John," including a discussion about what exactly is a "fascist." ***** Do you wish to...
2022-03-12
2h 01
The Adult in the Room
Interview with ANTIFA, Part One
Never let it be said that Victoria Taft would shy away from a debate. She's joined by "John," a member of the Portland "anti-fascist" (there's a difference?) community who takes issue with the reporting surrounding a recent shooting that cost one local activist her life. He describes what he saw on the scene there, as well as what he believes to be the root of the conflict and who he feels to be most culpable. TOP STORIES: Exclusive: Kyiv Pastor Stays With His People Amid Bombing, Predicts a Soviet-Style Takeover of the Church Woke America...
2022-03-05
1h 04
The Adult in the Room
Stand or Fall: In Defense of America, Ukraine & the Family with Special Guest Joe Kent
On this packed episode of The Adult in the Room, you'll hear the latest message from Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny, who gives an update on the rapidly deteriorating situation in Kiev. We hear from Julie Barrett, founder of Conservative Ladies of Washington, who shares a chilling personal story about how a Washington state shelter for at-risk youth used Seattle's Children's Hospital to try to seize guardianship of her teen daughter, the legal battle that ensued, and how it nearly cost the young girl her life. Julie also talks about pending legislation that could make such proceedings even easier...
2022-02-25
1h 06
The Adult in the Room
SPECIAL REPORT: Awaiting Leviathan - Ukraine on the Eve of Invasion with Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny
Ukrainian Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny joins the program from the nation's capital of Kiev to discuss the looming threat from Russia and its President, Vladimir Putin. Kaluzhny gives some background on the history of the nation since the fall of the Soviet Union, as well as Russia's continued aggression and Putin's seeming imperial ambitions. But perhaps most importantly, he gives a plea to both the Western nations and his neighbors in the former Bloc to show their support for Ukraine and opposition toward Russia's belligerence. MORE INFO: VictoriaTaft.com Victoria Taft @ PJ Media
2022-02-22
29 min
The Adult in the Room
To Serve & Respect: Overcoming Bigotry, Controversy & Adversity with Officer Brandon Tatum
Author, activist, commentator and former Tucson Police officer Brandon Tatum is a strong supporter of law & order. Today, he joins the program to discuss the origins of the modern tendency toward civil unrest, criminality, and hatred toward our fellow man. He gives his thoughts on the recent tragic killings & assaults of innocent people by individuals who should have already been in criminal or medical custody, and how liberal criminal justice policies only serve to encourage this behavior. Plus, he discusses his recent appearance on Tim Pool's live webcast, during which Pool's studio was SWATted and Tatum helped keep those...
2022-01-28
56 min
The Adult in the Room
The Copyright Crunch with Jennifer Van Laar
Content producers from journalists to filmmakers to musicians are having their works hijacked. Not by pirates sailing the digital waters of the Deep Web, but by some of the largest and most powerful internet corporations on the planet. RedState managing editor Jennifer Van Laar returns to the program to discuss the issue. She also gives her thoughts on the killing of LA shop worker Brianna Kupfer, as well as abuse of proxy voting rules by members of Congress. Plus, Victoria has some choice words for the COVID Karens. TOP STORIES West Coast, Messed Coast...
2022-01-21
39 min
The Adult in the Room
The Current Events Grab Bag with Mark Griffith
Former radio show host, columnist and friend of the show Mark Griffith joins the program to talk a wide variety of topics, from the Virus of Unnamed Origin to how the treatment of concerned parents by school boards is directly related to the January 6 Capitol riots. Mark & Victoria even find time to chat about some music at the end of the show. Download the episode now! TOP STORIES Zuckerberg's 'Report for America' Is a Media Take Over Dressed Up as Philanthropy Washington Governor's Feeble Attempt to be a Tough Guy on Political Speech Is Hilariously...
2022-01-15
54 min
The Adult in the Room
The Reality of 1-6-21 with Special Guest Nick Searcy
Actor Nick Searcy (Fried Green Tomatoes, The Shape of Water, FX's Justified) was present on January 6, 2021 when a speech by then-President Trump and a peaceful protest erupted into mayhem as agitators broke in to the United States Capitol. In the new documentary film Capitol Punishment, Searcy and director Chris Burgard look at what happened the day of the violence, but also what happened after, as federal law enforcement began arresting dozens upon dozens of attendees of the rally, including many who did not participate in the siege. Searcy shares his own observations from that day, as well as why...
2022-01-08
45 min
The Adult in the Room
The Reality of 1/6/21 with Special Guest Nick Searcy
Actor Nick Searcy (Fried Green Tomatoes, The Shape of Water, FX's Justified) was present on January 6, 2021 when a speech by then-President Trump and a peaceful protest erupted into mayhem as agitators broke in to the United States Capitol. In the new documentary film Capitol Punishment, Searcy and director Chris Burgard look at what happened the day of the violence, but also what happened after, as federal law enforcement began arresting dozens upon dozens of attendees of the rally, including many who did not participate in the siege. Searcy shares his own observations from that day, as well as why...
2022-01-07
45 min
The Adult in the Room
Ghislaine Maxwell: Inside the Trial with Joe Nierman, Host of “Good Lawgic”
CONTENT WARNING: This episode of the Adult in the Room podcast includes frank discussion of criminal sexual acts against minors that may be disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. New York attorney Joe Nierman, host of the Good Lawgic YouTube channel, spent a month in a courtroom as an observer for one of the most closely-watched trials so far this decade, the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend and majordomo, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell. Nierman takes us inside the witness and victim testimony, the physical evidence, and his experience being inside the media circus. He also ta...
2022-01-01
1h 19
The Adult in the Room
In Defense of Defense with Nate the Lawyer
Nate Broady, better known to his online followers as "Nate the Lawyer," has found himself part of many aspects of legal and court procedure, from working as a law enforcement officer to practicing law as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, and as well as being a law school lecturer and respected analyst. Today, he joins the program to discuss two high-profile cases: the Rittenhouse trial, as well as the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. He gives his thoughts on all the attorneys involved, why the different situations produced different verdicts, and his advice on what exactly you should...
2021-12-10
47 min
The Adult in the Room
Baldwin on Baldwin with Special Guest Adam Baldwin
When actor and noted liberal activist Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed the cinematographer and injured the director of a low-budget western he was producing, the questions immediately began: How did an apparent live round get inside the gun? Were safety protocols ignored? How experienced were the gun wranglers? Now, he's begun speaking out about the incident, and is insisting that the tragedy wasn’t his fault, even though the gun was in his hands, loaded by a crew he hired on a production he was bankrolling. Actor Adam Baldwin (an extremely distant but negligible relation) has a...
2021-12-08
40 min
The Adult in the Room
SPECIAL REPORT: Kyle Rittenhouse • Justice in the Digital Age with Nick Rekieta
Attorney Nick Rekieta and his crew of legal commentators rose to massive prominence during the Kyle Rittenhouse trial with their unique blend of insightful live analysis and Mystery Science Theater-style riffing. Rekieta joins the show to talk about the sudden popularity of his live streams, the absurdity of the prosecutors' behavior during the trial, and what Rittenhouse and his legal team should do next to get properly compensated for his defamation and to protect future defendants from prosecutorial abuse. Subscribe to Rekieta Law on YouTube! MORE INFO VictoriaTaft.com Victoria Taft @ PJ Media
2021-11-27
43 min
The Adult in the Room
SPECIAL REPORT: Kyle Rittenhouse • Video Vindication / The Acquittal with Kenny Hitt & Kurt Schlichter
Kyle Rittenhouse is a free man after his acquittal on murder charges this past Friday. Adult In The Room's producer, Kenny Hitt, joins the program to help dissect the controversial "Hocus Pocus Out of Focus" video introduced by the prosecution, and to talk about why bad practices with video evidence could bite both prosecutors and defendants. Then, the one and only Kurt Schlichter returns to give his always-lively thoughts on the trial, its repercussions for self-defense cases in America, and the prosecutors' ethics (or lack thereof). Shop books by Kurt Schlichter on Amazon! ...
2021-11-24
1h 34
The Adult in the Room
SPECIAL REPORT: Kyle Rittenhouse • Day of Judgment with Andrew Branca
The Law of Self-Defense's Andrew Branca joins this special edition of The Adult in the Room. The jury has convened to begin deliberations after one of the most bizarre and controversial courtroom dramas in recent memory: the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Andrew gives his thoughts on the decision to put Rittenhouse on the stand, how effective he feels both sides' closing arguments are, and why the judge made a wise call in getting rid of the weapons charges against him. Buy The Law of Self-Defense: The Indispensable Guide for the Armed Citizen by Andrew Branca on...
2021-11-16
29 min
The Adult in the Room
When Life Hands You Lemons... with Karl Brauer
Karl Brauer of iSeeCars.com is the guest today for a deep dive into how the current supply chain mishaps are affecting the sales & prices of both new and used cars in this country. Could this lead to a new crisis in the auto industry? Plus, a hip-hop ode to the "Let's Go Brandon" chant tops the charts despite censorship by Google, Dan Bongino is MIA after speaking out about his station's vaccine mandate, Portland students have a walkout in support of a vaccine mandate, and an activist rounded up as part of the January 6 investigation speaks...
2021-11-02
1h 03
The Adult in the Room
A Matter of Control with Todd Herman & Dr. Chris Rake
On today's edition of The Adult in the Room Podcast, Victoria welcomes two guests with a lot to say about mandates, government control and freedom. First up is radio host Todd Herman, who also gives his thoughts and memories of working with the late, great Rush Limbaugh. Then, she welcomes Dr. Chris Rake, an anesthesiologist with UCLA Medical Center who was recently escorted from his workplace for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. TOP STORIES: West Coast, Messed Coast: It's Hammer Time Twitter Censors Obit of Washington Woman Who Died From Covid ... Vaccine L.A. County...
2021-10-15
49 min
The Adult in the Room
Potpourri from the Peach State with Stacey Lennox
PJ Media's Stacey Lennox joins the program, and she has a lot to say about a lot of things, including parental choice in education curriculum, the continuing legal fallout from the January 6 Capitol riots, media fear-mongering driving political division & strife, and Trump's recent interference in Georgia's political process. Check out Stacey's work at PJ Media, and join her on the Loftus Party Podcast with comedian Michael Loftus! TOP STORIES: West Coast, Messed Coast: The Secular Taliban Wins DeSantis Orders Biden to Keep His Federal School Board Cops Out of Florida Now the...
2021-10-08
53 min
The Adult in the Room
Double Secret Probation
Pass the vinaigrette, because General Mark Milley is tossing a word salad worthy of Delta House as he's grilled by Congress over the disastrous pullout from Afghanistan. Plus, useful idiot (she's legally an adult, so don't even start) Greta Thunberg whines before a global warming handshake party masquerading as a conference about how we're all eating meat and how people in the Sahara are using air conditioning, but her arguments are anything but verbose. TOP STORIES: It Gets Worse: Look Who Worked Together to Frame Donald Trump With Fake Russia Hoax West Coast...
2021-10-01
28 min
The Adult in the Room
Electile Dysfunction with Kurt Schlichter
Author, veteran, columnist and attorney Kurt Schlichter returns, as cantankerously as always, to discuss the aftermath of the California recall, why accusations of widespread fraud are ridiculous, and why -- despite his conservatism -- he has no desire to leave the Golden State. He also gives his thoughts on the disastrous pullout from Afghanistan, as well as the current generation of military leadership and why he's recommending that young people not join the military. PLUS: Victoria gets her California ballot -- despite not living there in over a year -- and another Trump conspiracy theory goes up...
2021-09-24
47 min
The Adult in the Room
Total Recall with Jennifer Van Laar
The recall is over, and unfortunately Gavin Newsom has managed to hang on to his seat as California governor. Red State's Jennifer Van Laar joins the program to talk the post-mortem...what went wrong? What went right? And will California ever manage to get itself free from under the treads of the Democrat party machine? MORE INFO: VictoriaTaft.com Victoria Taft @ PJ Media
2021-09-16
35 min
The Adult in the Room
You Can't Make an Omelette...
Joe Biden isn't hiding his motives anymore: "This is not about freedom or personal choice," he said while announcing his unconstitutional, unenforceable plan to force employers to vaccinate their staff or face heavy fines from the Department of Labor. But could that cause more problems than it potentially solves? Plus, it's judgment day for Gavin Newsom, as opposition frontrunner Larry Elder, an African-American, is attacked by a white person in a gorilla mask and somehow that isn't racist, because reasons. TOP STORIES: Joe Biden's 9/11 Legacy: Treating Terrorists Better Than the American People Man...
2021-09-14
45 min
The Adult in the Room
The Clock is Ticking
Retired Marines Scott Huesing & Mike Rosen join the program to give their thoughts on the Afghanistan withdrawal fiasco, including the deaths of 13 US warriors and Joe Biden's inexcusable behavior when their remains arrived home. Learn who they believe benefits the most from the retreat, and their own personal feelings as veterans seeing their work come to naught. PLUS: Teachers are busted discussing on video their intention to radicalize public school students! Purchase Scott Huesing's Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of US Marines in Iraq's Deadliest City on Amazon TOP STORIES: What...
2021-09-04
1h 16
The Adult in the Room
PDX Under Siege with Andy Ngô
Independent journalist Andy Ngô rejoins the program to talk about Portland's descent into mayhem in the past few weeks, with ANTIFA & the Proud Boys turning parts of the city into a warzone and citizens & journalists caught in the middle, often finding themselves targets for violence and intimidation. Andy discusses the city's recent attitude toward ANTIFA and why they are becoming increasingly aggressive through the summer. PLUS: We discuss the increasingly draconian policies being used to pressure people into getting vaccinated, including a bizarre questionnaire given to a hesitant health care worker to force them to "prove" their r...
2021-08-26
54 min
The Adult in the Room
Failure is Now an Option? • The Afghanistan Debacle with Major General Paul Vallely (Ret.)
No one wanted or expected our troops to remain forever in Afghanistan, but the sudden pullout of US forces this week has led to a country in chaos, swiftly reconquered by the terrorist insurgents America and her allies spent 20 years trying to eradicate. Who's to blame, and can the disaster be salvaged? Retired US Army Major General Paul Vallely joins the show to examine the situation and share his thoughts. PLUS: "Do no harm," unless your transplant patient refuses a vaccination? TOP STORIES: West Coast, Messed Coast Wrap-Up: Who's the Bigger Tyrant? 'I...
2021-08-21
48 min
The Adult in the Room
A Lack of Class from "The Lost Class"
We're joined by author, economist & commentator John Lott, who was invited to speak at what he and others were told was an elaborate graduation for an online high school in Las Vegas, only to find out the entire setup was just a marketing ploy by a Madison Avenue agency on behalf of anti-gun groups, which edited his remarks to appear callous and dismissive toward victims of gun violence. Plus, one Capitol riot arrestee demands venue change because he believes he can't get a fair trial in DC, and a coda regarding the Mike Strickland Case! ...
2021-07-16
1h 02
The Adult in the Room
Reminiscence & Recovery: Service & What Comes Next with Tom Sauer
Former Navy EOD specialist Tom Sauer recently caught a great deal of Twitter attention after a Memorial Day thread posted in tribute to those he served with. Today, he joins Victoria on this very special edition of The Adult in the Room Podcast to talk about his service and coping with the loss of several of his friends over the years. Now the owner & administrator of a substance abuse counseling & recovery center in San Diego, he also discusses in-depth the health crises facing many Americans but disproportionately affecting veterans: poverty, addition, and mental illness. Plus, Keith Olbermann...
2021-06-17
1h 19
The Adult in the Room
Leaving California, Part 2 with Ricky Bush
On this week's episode of Leaving California, Victoria talks with Ricky Bush, a former California resident who lost everything thanks to a devastating wildfire. Learn why he blames the state government for the fire and what his life is like after relocating to the opposite coast. Plus, Victoria chats with an Oregon mom who was treated like a criminal after demanding answers from her local school board. TOP STORIES: Moms Learn Lengths to Which a School Board Will Go to Silence Complaints About CRT and Masks. You'll Want to Sit Down for This... ...
2021-06-10
45 min
The Adult in the Room
Leaving California, Part 1 with Terry Gilliam
In this first episode of a new multi-part series, Victoria talks with Terry Gilliam, a soon-to-be-former California resident who has had quite enough of the state's draconian tax codes, wokeness-first education system, and ridiculous anti-freedom laws & regulations. Also, she talks with author John D. Trudel about their latest collaboration, an audiobook version of his high-tech supernatural spy thriller Raven's Redemption. Plus, Biden whiffs the Pledge, ANTIFA & BLM honor the memory of George Floyd with riots, looting and murder threats, and John Cena grovels to Beijing. TOP STORIES: Heroic Virginia Cop Lifts Car...
2021-05-28
1h 11
The Adult in the Room
The Tyranny of the Mob with Joseph Hall
On May 5, Portland-area handyman Joseph Hall was traveling to a work site when he encountered a BLM/ANTIFA protest blocking the road. After exchanging words and being threatened with weapons, he was pinned to the ground and beaten within an inch of his life. He joins the program from his hospital bed to talk at length about the assault, and why he's worried his troubles may be just beginning. We'll also talk with another local resident, Mark Dickerson, who was on his way to civil court when his own vehicle was accosted by Portlandia activists who tried to frame...
2021-05-13
1h 14
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 16: The Appeal
Mike Strickland's attorneys dissect the verdict & sentencing and try to make sense of the case as they plan his appeal, but will politics and fear stand in the way of justice? Also, we take a look at the newest developments in the aftermath of the Chauvin trial, and the many reasons why his attorneys are demanding a retrial. TOP STORIES: Seattle Antifa Hate Group Threatens to Burn Down Church Over Event With Charlie Kirk After a Year of Riots, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Vows to 'Take Our City Back from Antifa.' Color...
2021-05-06
58 min
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 15: The Sentence
In this installment of ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, the sentence is rendered before a motley crew of freaks, anarchists, activists and slacktivists who are each craving a pound of Strickland's flesh. Plus...Andrew Branca of The Law of Self-Defense & Legal Insurrection joins the program for a post-mortem of the Derek Chauvin case, but a deadly police-involved shooting of a raging, knife-wielding teen in Cleveland publicized just minutes before the Chauvin verdict's announcement has the left-wing Twitterati foaming at the mouth. TOP STORIES: Dana Loesch Asks Some Excellent and Inconvenient Questions About the Shooting of...
2021-04-22
1h 00
The Adult in the Room
Relative Objectivity and Knowing Your Weapons
The shooting death of Daunte Wright has turned the Twin Cities into a powederkeg again as the Chauvin trial concludes, and James O'Keefe's Project Veritas strikes again with an exposé of a CNN tech director's admissions of bias! TOP STORIES: Officer Chauvin's Knee Was NOT on George Floyd's 'Neck' and 8 Other Things You Didn't Know About This Case After Open Borders, High Crime, and Defunding Cops – Joe Chooses Now to go After Guns to Defend Ourselves TX Rep Dan Crenshaw Suffers 'Terrifying' Medical Emergency Which May Leave Him Blind and His Haters Soulless 60 Min...
2021-04-17
49 min
The Adult in the Room
Judicial Rashomon in the Twin Cities
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd continues, and the defense is building a strong reasonable doubt case, from the litany of drugs in his system to another officer's bodycam that the Chief of Police says appears to show Chauvin's knee on Floyd's back, not his neck. Plus, a Seattle lawmaker scores a hilarious self-own during a hearing on a costly green transportation plan! TOP STORIES: 'Get Out, Nazis!'– Pastor Explodes in Righteous Anger, Kicks Out Canada's COVID Cops at 'Good Friday' Service Violent Ri...
2021-04-08
36 min
The Adult in the Room
Black Mirror is Not a How-To Guide
On today's episode, learn about the proposed vaccination passport system that's gaining support among many, especially on the left, and its connections to China's Orwellian "social credit" scheme that penalizes citizens' finances, careers, even their ability to travel, based on rules of behavior. PLUS: Julie Kelly of American Greatness returns to give an update on several cases related to the January 6 Capitol raid, and attorney Andrew Branca of The Law of Self-Defense & Legal Insurrection talks the trial of Officer Derek Chauvin. TOP STORIES: These 6 Stupendous Hoaxes Are Reasons to Give Media Narrative About 'Asian...
2021-04-05
1h 03
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 14: The Verdict
In one of the final installments of ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Judge Thomas Ryan renders his verdict, and the defense comments on the railroading they experienced from the Multnomah DA. Plus, is a wave of anti-Asian bigotry sweeping across the country, and if so, from where? Biden talks gun control and we revisit his terrible, awful, no-good, very bad advice on self-defense. And we chat with Portland attorney Jame Buchal, who is defending one of those charged in the Cider Riot fiasco. TOP STORIES: A Study Shows VERY FEW Capitol Hill Rioters Were QAnon R...
2021-03-25
1h 10
The Adult in the Room
The Littlest "Insurrectionist" with Julie Kelly of American Greatness
Journalist Julie Kelly joins the program to talk about a worrisome case going on in DC: an 18-year-old high school senior, currently in federal custody for entering the Capitol on January 6. Did he deserve to be arrested? Is the government's response appropriate? And what's happening to him in jail? PLUS: Harry & Meghan's whinge-fest draws big ratings, Biden's dog has anger issues, the illegal immigration flood, more COVID relief pork, the powderkeg in Milwaukee outside the Derek Chauvin trial, and more! TOP STORIES: Gavin Newsom Grows Desperate as the Effort to Recall Him Just Hit...
2021-03-11
43 min
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 13: The Expert
The defense calls its expert witness in the Mike Strickland case, but the prosecution counters with an ambush with no consequences from the judge as the verdict looms. Plus, the disaster of HR1's "voting rights" proposals; Dick Durbin says the January 6 insurrectionists were far worse than ANTIFA, who have found their new Portland posterchild; and trouble is brewing at Buckingham Palace! TOP STORIES: Updated: Hasbro Appears to Panic After Announcing Mr. Potato Head Is No Longer a Mister China Apologizes for Forcing Biden Team to Bend Over and Give Anal COVID Tests
2021-03-05
57 min
The Adult in the Room
Newsom the Nuisance + The Portland Dystopia Tour
TOP STORIES: Why Rush Limbaugh – That 'Harmless, Lovable, Little Fuzzball' – Was So Dangerous to the Left Unity Watch: Democrats Introduce a Bill to Punish Trump When He Dies A Washington State Couple Decides to Steal a GOP Election Sign And Now Somebody's Dead 'Give It a Try!' Seattle-Backed Homeless Shelter Provides Pipes to Smoke Heroin and Advice on 'Booty Bumping' Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss Is Officially Obsessed With Senator Josh Hawley's Finger California Democrats Plan to Use Political Tricknology to Save Governor Gavin Newsom From Recall Tucker Carlson's 'Disinformation' Monologue Triggers the...
2021-02-25
1h 00
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 12: The Authority
In the newest installment of ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, members of the Portland Police take the stand and make some startling admissions about their role and deployment on the day Strickland pulled his gun. Plus, Victoria remembers radio legend Rush Limbaugh and how he inspired her journey into the world of broadcasting. Plus, an exclusive interview with KTTH Radio's Jason Rantz about the bizarre choices Washington officials made when disbursing COVID relief funds. TOP STORIES: Rush Limbaugh Was My 'Radio Dad' Portland's So 'Woke' That Even the Snow Plows Bow to 'Equity' ...
2021-02-18
45 min
The Adult in the Room
Unmasking the Far-Left with Andy Ngô
Andy Ngô has been wading deep in the world of ANTIFA and its kin ever since he found himself witnessing the assault on Mike Strickland in 2016. After testifying on behalf of Strickland at his trial, he became a popular voice documenting Portland's menagerie of leftist thugs. And, unfortunately, he found himself a target of their ire, culminating in a 2019 assault that left him hospitalized with a brain bleed. Ngô joins the program to talk about his new book Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy. From its origins to its mission to its funding, the book examines the...
2021-02-02
48 min
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 11: The Defense Witness
Today, Andy Ngô is a respected independent journalist known for thoroughly documenting the Portland activist scene. But when he took the stand at the Strickland trial, he was just another local who happened to get a look at Strickland's confrontation with protestors. PLUS: The Pledge of Allegiance gets butchered, witnesses from the Capitol raid suspect well-trained paramilitary agents provoked the attack, podcasts must be woke or go broke, and more! TOP STORIES: Amazon Is Here for You America, as Long as Democrat Joe Biden Is in Office By the Media's Standards, Biden Is a...
2021-01-31
57 min
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 10: The Setup
Ben Kerensa takes the stand and we hear his side of what happened on that fateful day. We also get eyewitness reports from members of Portland's anarchist community who, despite their idealogical differences with Strickland, insist he was in the right. Plus, Biden is sworn in and his VP is apparently a set of fashion plates. Victoria gets her first taste of the vortex of insanity that is QAnon. And Kellyanne Conway's daughter needs help...but what kind? TOP STORIES: Timeline: Trump Was Still Speaking When the Capitol Riot Began, But the Left Blamed...
2021-01-21
1h 07
The Adult in the Room
How Conspiracy Nuts Derailed the Trump Administration's Final Days with Attorney Robert Barnes
Robert Barnes, appellate attorney for Mike Strickland and part of Donald's Trumps electoral legal team, joins the show to talk about the chaos at the Capitol on January 6. Who was really responsible, and what was the point? How will it affect Trump's legacy, and did it undermine the legitimate concerns about problems with how the 2020 elections were managed? And was Mike Strickland's treatment a canary in the coal mine for Trump's banishment from every major online platform? TOP STORIES: Big Tech Silences Trump and His Supporters—Now They're Going After Parler Big-Tech CRACKDOWN: Twitter Just Cu...
2021-01-14
1h 03
The Adult in the Room
SPECIAL REPORT: Chaos on the Hill - Featuring SABO + ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 9: The Testimony
On January 6, 2021, an historic and disturbing chapter in US history unfolded in Washington, DC. As Congress gathered to certify the Electoral College ballots and certify Joe Biden as the President-elect, hundreds of Trump supporters forced their way into the Capitol, smashing windows and furniture, looting Congressional offices, swarming the Senate chamber and assaulting Capitol police, all in an apparent attempt to disrupt the vote certification. When the dust had settled, 4 people had lost their lives, including a 14-year US Air Force vet from San Diego who had apparently been shot by a protective detail while trying to crawl past...
2021-01-07
1h 08
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 8: The Trial
Mike Strickland's Kafkaesque odyssey through the Multnomah County Court continues, with bizarre accusations and correlations from the prosecution. Plus, the New York Times applauds a vindictive teen for destroying a classmate's life, Zazzle bows to the mob and gives the ANTIFA Action Figures the boot, and more election headaches! TOP STORIES: Here's the Most Frightening Moment of Annus Horribilis 2020 Here Are the Strippers Who Saved San Diego Restaurants From Gavin Newsom's Lockdown Orders Explosive Claim at Senate Hearing: 130,000 Fraudulent Votes in Nevada Election Pathetic: Only 6 Senators Voted 'No' on 'COVID Relief...
2021-01-01
1h 18
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 7: The Charges
Mike Strickland was in custody on what he thought was a misdemeanor charge. But when he got to the courtroom, the Multnomah County prosecutor had a very unpleasant surprise in store thanks in part to a reckless move by...the coach of Portland Community College's women's basketball team? Plus...Portland gets its own "autonomous zone," the election mayhem continues, and Victoria looks in the comment section (which no one should ever, ever do). TOP STORIES: Angry, Antifa-Weary Portland Businesses Form Group to Do Mayor's Job INSANE: Seattle Goes from Defunding the Police to...
2020-12-17
1h 05
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 6: The Activist
In this installment, we look at Ceasefire Oregon's Penny Okamoto, a favorite subject of Mike Strickland's video projects. She once referred to Strickland as a "powder keg." She had connections with influential members of government. Could she have had something to do with the court's decision to upgrade his charges from a few misdemeanors to 21 felonies? Plus, more Pennsylvania absentee ballot shenanigans, and did tech oligarchs orchestrate Trump's defeat? TOP STORIES: Here Are Just 10 of the Wild Conspiracy Theories the Left (and Media) Have Tarred Trump With for More Than 4 Years Big Tech...
2020-12-10
48 min
The Adult in the Room
Talking Turkey with Kurt Schlichter
Retired US Army Colonel. Attorney. Author. Comedian. Kurt Schlichter has worn (and does wear) many hats, and today he joins this special Thanksgiving Day edition of The Adult in the Room to talk a variety of subjects. From his bout with COVID-19, to working on President Trump's election legal team in Nevada, to his sci-fi/action political thrillers, Kurt has a lot on his mind. Plus, enjoy a special encore presentation of the first installment of ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland! Top Stories: Here Are Just 10 of the Wild Conspiracy Theories the Left (and Media...
2020-11-26
1h 25
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 5: The Documentarian
In March of 2015, Mike Strickland and his friend Chris Cochran met with Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald to discuss concerns over Cochran's participation in a documentary Fitzgerald was making. It started with civil discussion; it ended with Strickland in the hospital with a severely broken arm and Fitzgerald fleeing the scene with two of Strickland's cameras that he'd stolen. It was caught on tape, it was witnessed by multiple people...and the Multnomah County DA still refused to file charges. Listen to the story on today's edition of ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland. Plus...time...
2020-11-19
44 min
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 4: The Conspiracy
Could the actions taken against Mike Strickland be more than just one vindictive activist trolling someone who mocked him? Could it be an actual conspiracy? Hear events that took place at a vigil for the Pulse Nightclub victims that show a concerted effort to destroy Strickland's reputation, and hear from legal advisors who suspect powerful people may have been involved in the charges against him and his ultimate conviction. Top Stories: Trump Lawyer: Nevada Allowed Thousands of People Who Didn't Live There to Vote CNN Wants You to Know That an 'Adult' Website Did Not...
2020-11-12
56 min
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 3: The Instigator
In part 3 of our ongoing series on Mike Strickland, the original victim of ANTIFA, we examine the man who caused the entire incident: Benjamin Kerensa, a Portland-based computer programmer, wannabe hacker, community activist, and convicted bomb hoaxer. We also take a look at the incident through the lens of well-known Portland activist Mike "Bluehair," who captured much of the incident and its aftermath on video and who has since defended Strickland's actions, even while disagreeing with his politics. Plus, a post(?)-mortem of Tuesday's election in which Republicans not only likely retained the Senate but gained net...
2020-11-05
48 min
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 2: The Indictment
In this second installment of the story of Portland amateur journalist Mike Strickland, we hear from prominent members of Portland's left-wing activist community. And what they say about Strickland's treatment and the actions that led to his arrest may surprise you, as will their remarks about the motivations of some members of the protest crowd. We also learn about the actions taken by prosecutors in his case, as well as by the media, and the shocking turn of events in the courtroom after his initial charge. Plus, in the news segment, we'll talk about next week's election...
2020-10-29
1h 21
The Adult in the Room
ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 1: The Incident
On July 7, 2016, vlogger and independent political reporter Mike Strickland was attending the Don’t Shoot Portland protest event. The filmmaker had gained a reputation for showing the world the worst of radical leftism, including the black bloc protesters and socialist extremists common in the northwest. When he showed up at the protest that day, he had no idea that a conspiracy had been hatched. He was assaulted repeatedly by members of a newly-minted extremist organization...ANTIFA. He drew his legally-carried Glock 26 handgun and leveled it at the attackers, frightening them off without firing a shot. But while he...
2020-10-22
55 min