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Filtered with TJ Walker

Filtered with TJ Walker is your daily lens on news, business, technology, and culture - analyzed through the skills and strategies of effective communication. Hosted by world-renowned media trainer and commentator TJ Walker, each episode cuts through the noise, filters out the spin, and delivers clear, practical insights that help you understand not only what’s happening but why it matters. From breaking headlines on global leaders, artificial intelligence, Wall Street, and elections, to cultural

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48:55

Prince Harry, Kids & Social Media, Surveillance Tech,...

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2026/01/22

Prince Harry accuses British tabloids of illegal hacking in emotional court testimony. The UK moves closer to banning social media for children under 16. New health data show heart disease and stroke remain America’s top killers. Activists push back against Amazon Ring cameras over ICE surveillance concerns. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon defends globalism at Davos, and Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses spark a media frenzy. TJ Walker filters the day’s biggest stories through communication strategy, media

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59:51

Markets Panic as Greenland Crisis Deepens and the...

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2026/01/21

Markets, geopolitics, media, and business collide in today’s episode of Filtered with TJ Walker. From a rare triple sell-off sparked by Greenland tariff threats, to Europe’s debate over economic retaliation, to Mark Carney’s stark warning that the global order has “ruptured,” this episode breaks down what’s really happening beneath the headlines. Plus: why modern media incentives are breaking politics, and how weight-loss drugs could save airlines hundreds of millions per year.

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63:17

White House vs CBS, AI Political Ads, Netflix and Our...

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2026/01/18

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine how political pressure, artificial intelligence, and digital distraction are reshaping American media. Topics include a White House threat against CBS News over interview editing, the fallout from a Minneapolis protest involving a pardoned January 6 agitator, and how right-wing media framed the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. We also explore Ken Paxton’s use of A.I. in campaign advertising, Matt Damon’s warning about Netflix and

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23:59

Speak with Confidence: Simple Tools for Better...

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2026/01/16

TJ Walker answers real student questions about communication, leadership, and public speaking in this personal development–focused episode of Filtered. Topics include: • Asking questions to build confidence at work • Using personal stories to explain complex ideas • Decluttering your environment to think clearly • Using teleprompters without losing charisma • Handling questions smoothly in training sessions • Why teaching others sharpens your own skills This episode is packed with practical advice

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48:38

The Housing Crisis, Trump’s Courts, and Why Podcasts...

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2026/01/15

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we unpack the stories you may have missed, but shouldn’t ignore. Why traditional starter homes have vanished from the American housing market. How New York City’s congestion pricing reduced traffic, raised revenue, and defied political expectations. Why Steve Bannon may be positioning himself for 2028. And how Trump-appointed judges are reshaping the judiciary in ways that could permanently alter American democracy. We also explore why podcasts are now

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64:46

Filtered: Companies Want to Block the Sun, And That’s...

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2026/01/11

Private companies are proposing climate experiments that would block sunlight to cool the Earth, a move some scientists warn could spiral out of control. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine five stories that reveal how incentives and power now shape outcomes in housing, transportation, politics, and the courts. We break down why America stopped building starter homes, how congestion pricing actually worked as a market solution, what Steve Bannon’s legal and ethical record reveals

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73:20

Filtered: Trump Unleashed: Power, AI Abuse, ICE...

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2026/01/10

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker, we analyze five major stories that reveal how power operates when constraints disappear. From AI platforms charging for abuse… to billionaires leaving California… to chilling new footage in the Minneapolis ICE killing… to oil executives rejecting Trump’s Venezuela plan… this episode explores how language, incentives, and authority are reshaping America. You’ll hear: • Why Grok’s AI paywall didn’t solve abuse • Why Google’s founders are quietly leaving California •

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60:03

Filtered: AI’s $230B Moment, Nuclear Reality, and the...

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2026/01/07

Elon Musk raises $20 billion more for his AI startup — but does that signal innovation, speculation, or both? TJ Walker explains why every major technological revolution has come with massive bubbles, and why AI may be no different. We then unpack nuclear power’s quiet comeback. Despite decades of fear, the data shows nuclear energy is dramatically safer than fossil fuels and may be essential to powering the AI economy. Next, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz steps away from reelection amid one of the

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45:42

Filtered: Maduro Seized Claim, No-Shoes Offices,...

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2026/01/03

TJ Walker analyzes today’s top stories: the White House claim of capturing Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, the rise of no-shoes office policies, Silicon Valley’s gray-market peptide injections, BYD overtaking Tesla in 2025 EV sales, and Saks Global’s debt-driven turmoil. Plus, a practical Q and A on clarity, projection, and why microphones are for the audience. Chapter Timestamps for Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:35 Maduro captured claim and the precedent question 10:53 No-shoes office trend 17:20 Peptides

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63:51

Filtered: Mamdani’s Inaugural Speech: Unity,...

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2026/01/02

In this special Filtered with TJ Walker episode, TJ Walker analyzes Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural address as NYC mayor, how he uses pacing, eye-line, and unity language to sound steady and inclusive, while still signaling an ideological identity. TJ highlights key moments,s including “If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor,” the promise to “govern expansively and audaciously,” the risky phrase “the warmth of collectivism,” and the late declaration that he will govern as a democratic socialist

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57:34

Filtered: Media Layoffs, AI Deepfakes, Data Centers,...

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2025/12/31

TJ Walker analyzes the day’s biggest themes in politics, media, and technology: the 2025 media job collapse, AI deepfakes targeting public figures, backlash against data centers, the early post-Trump Republican succession conversation, and an update tied to the January 6 Capitol bombs narrative. Practical takeaway: slow down, verify, and learn how power moves when information gets cheaper to fake. #Filtered #TJWalker #AI #Deepfakes #Disinformation #MediaLayoffs #TechPolicy #AIRegulation #Jan6

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57:52

Media Training: Get Quoted, Look Confident, Build Leads

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2025/12/30

TJ Walker pulls a “vault” lesson that proves a powerful point: you do not need perfect production to create lasting impact. TJ explains how to craft three short message points, deliver memorable sound bites, and handle questions without repeating negative framing. You’ll also get practical on-camera tips for posture, eye contact, facial expression, and natural hand movement, plus phone interview tactics like using a cheat sheet and bridging back to your key point. Chapters 00:00 Intro and why

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51:12

Bankruptcies Surge, Even Without a Recession

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2025/12/28

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47:14

Filtered: California Billionaire Wealth Tax, Shaq’s...

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2025/12/27

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker: California’s proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires, why it may sound fair in theory but fail in practice, and how it can reshape political incentives. Then, Shaquille O’Neal’s 76,000-square-foot mansion sale at a major loss, and the wider lesson about real estate hype, unused space, and buying for life instead of “guaranteed” profits. We also examine the TikTok deal framework involving Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, and whether it reflects a healthy market

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43:37

Filtered: Nigeria Strikes, Brown Disinfo, TikTok...

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2025/12/26

TJ Walker analyzes five headline stories: the U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Nigeria and the selective framing around victims; the Brown University shooting and the role powerful figures play in accelerating misinformation; a TikTok livestream driving incident that allegedly killed a pedestrian and the broader distracted-driving crisis; official government Christmas messaging and church–state lines; and the Kennedy Center’s canceled Christmas Eve jazz tradition after the “Trump-Kennedy” naming

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38:20

Filtered: Waymo Blackout Stalls, Epstein Files Drip,...

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2025/12/24

Waymo robotaxis stall during a San Francisco power outage, sparking questions about disaster readiness and public policy. TJ then breaks down why James Cameron’s reaction to an old Amy Poehler joke is a classic celebrity PR mistake. Next: new Epstein file material, what appears credible, what appears forged, and how political actors weaponize selective transparency. Finally, TJ asks why self-described conservatives do not reject Donald Trump, given deficits, tariffs, government power, and personal

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50:35

Shapiro’s “Truth” Challenge, Stefanik Exit, Romney’s...

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2025/12/21

TJ Walker analyzes Ben Shapiro’s Turning Point USA speech on “truth” and misinformation, then turns to Elise Stefanik’s decision to exit the New York governor race and the strategic context around Trump-world politics. TJ also reacts to Mitt Romney’s “Tax the Rich, Like Me” argument, including the Social Security taxable earnings cap and tax-policy history. The episode closes with TJ’s take on the “Trump Kennedy Center” renaming—and a student question on speaking clearly and cohesively.

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54:27

Filtered | Trump’s Address to the Nation: Fact-Check,...

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2025/12/18

President Donald Trump delivered an “Address to the Nation,” and in this special episode of Filtered, TJ Walker breaks it down line-by-line, separating claims from verifiable reality and analyzing the communication strategy behind the speech. You’ll hear focused commentary on: inflation and prices, the border and crime claims, culture-war framing, tariffs and investment messaging, health care and prescription drug promises, the Federal Reserve and interest-rate pressure, and the broader credibility

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38:06

Filtered: Venezuela Blockade Questions, Stern’s...

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2025/12/17

TJ Walker breaks down five major segments: Trump’s announced “blockade” of Venezuelan oil tankers, Howard Stern’s new SiriusXM deal and leverage, Susie Wiles’ unusually candid interviews, backlash to Trump’s Rob Reiner comments plus Nick Fuentes clip reaction, and the Question of the Day on what hooks an audience instantly. #Filtered #TJWalker #NewsCommentary #Venezuela #HowardStern #SiriusXM #WhiteHouse #Media #PublicSpeaking Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Teaser 00:56 Venezuela tanker “blockade” 06:40

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45:56

Chile’s Hard-Right Shift, Reiner Homicide Shock,...

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2025/12/16

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker: Chile elects José Antonio Kast, intensifying debates on immigration and authoritarian politics. LAPD arrests Nick Reiner in connection with the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, followed by sharp political reaction and public criticism. Kamala Harris signals she may keep a 2028 run viable; the episode reviews the rarity of “second-nomination” comebacks and current favorability/swing-state performance. Philip Rivers returns to the NFL at

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