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Centered From Reality

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Alex Kopytko is a ”radical centrist” that wants to understand the extremes. He has worked in politics and has studied public policy and political science. Alex argues that centrism is less about being a contrarian, it is about being able to change your mind and embrace an openness to new ideas. He is concerned about where the United States is headed and through conversations with people from all sides of the political spectrum, he wants to know how Americans can limit the tribalism that is

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33:20

War Without a Vote: Iran on Fire & Escalation Has Its...

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2026/03/01

Alex dives into the chaos unleashed by the U.S.-Israel strike that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, exploring the missile barrages, regional retaliation, and the power vacuum now rocking the Middle East. With war launched without congressional approval, Alex warns how quickly the situation could spiral out of control — destabilizing Iran, igniting Gulf tensions, and testing the limits of American democracy.

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24:44

Civilization, Pending Shutdown (with Hardy Bullock)

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2026/02/28

In this episode, host Alex sits down with Nevada County Supervisor Hardy Bullock for a wide-ranging conversation about power, responsibility, and the future of American society. From debates around AI companies like Anthropic and political pressure campaigns, to Sam Altman’s framing of energy as the defining constraint of our time, they explore what happens when institutions lose trust and the country feels culturally unmoored. At the center of it all is a harder question: when do you double down on

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52:51

Something’s Wrong in D.C. (with Hardy Bullock)

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2026/02/28

In this episode, Alex brings back Hardy Bullock, Nevada County Supervisor, for the first part of an interview that touches on everything wrong about politics right now. Hardy recent returned from Washington D.C. and has a lot to say. The two cover A LOT! They even cover Cuba, Masculinity, AI, and hopes for moderate politics.

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22:08

Erika Kirk Is a Time Traveler (According to Candace...

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2026/02/27

Alex unpacks the spectacle surrounding Candace Owens and her viral series targeting Erika Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk. What begins as a promised exposé into a political assassination spirals into bees, Swedish word scandals, Freemasons—and even hints of time travel—without ever producing real evidence. Alex breaks down how conspiracy-driven content racks up millions of views even when the claims collapse under scrutiny, and what that says about the state of right-wing media and the

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18:31

Sam Altman Says the Quiet Part Out Loud!

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2026/02/26

Alex dives into Sam Altman’s controversial claim comparing AI training to human learning, exposing the “quiet part” he said out loud. He explores the clash between massive profits, ethical responsibility, and the environmental cost of AI. Tune in as Alex unpacks the tension between money, ambition, and human values in tech’s newest frontier.

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28:26

Firestorm in Jalisco: Cartels Break the State’s...

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2026/02/26

In this episode, Alex dives into the chaos gripping Mexico after the killing of cartel leader El Mencho, exploring how the Jalisco New Generation Cartel challenged the state’s authority. Drawing on Max Weber’s definition of the state as the entity with a monopoly on legitimate violence, Alex examines what it means when organized crime can burn highways, shoot down helicopters, and act as a parallel government. The episode unpacks whether Mexico can reclaim control and restore the Weberian monopoly

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26:31

Gaslighting the Union: Trump’s Long, Wrong & Boring...

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2026/02/26

In this episode, Alex breaks down President Trump’s record-breaking 1 hour and 47 minute State of the Union, exploring how it played less like a policy roadmap and more like a midterm campaign spectacle. He examines Trump’s confrontations with Democrats, selective omissions on immigration and economic anxiety, brief remarks on Iran, friction with the Supreme Court, and the growing tension around the State of the Union as a democratic ritual.

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26:41

Aid Cuts Without Borders: America First, Africa Last...

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2026/02/24

Alex breaks down the explosive decision to pull all U.S. humanitarian aid from seven African nations — a move cloaked in bureaucratic language but with catastrophic consequences for millions facing famine. He connects the dots between an “America First” foreign‑aid strategy that values minerals and migration deals over human lives and the broader reshaping of U.S. global policy. Plus, Alex dives into the international firestorm over Tucker Carlson’s inflammatory interview with U.S. Ambassador Mike

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16:17

Kash Patel's Heated Rivalry in Milano...

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2026/02/24

Alex rips into FBI Director Kash Patel for jetting off to Italy to celebrate with the U.S. Olympic hockey team — even chugging beer with them after their gold-medal win — while back home the FBI hasn’t opened real investigations into the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good and racked up what critics call outrageous expenses. Alex argues it’s a disgrace that Patel is partying abroad as serious cases go unresolved and taxpayers pick up the bill.

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25:08

Chekhov’s Gun in the Persian Gulf (The Shadow War...

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2026/02/23

In this episode, Alex uses Anton Chekhov’s principle of Chekhov’s Gun to frame the escalating U.S.–Iran standoff, arguing that once military force is visibly placed “on the wall,” the pressure to use it begins to build. As aircraft carriers assemble and intelligence chatter grows louder, he explores whether this is strategic deterrence — or the first act of a conflict that becomes increasingly hard to avoid.

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26:00

The Gu Gambit: Skiing Between Nations (with Martin...

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2026/02/20

On this episode, Alex and Martin Benes dive into the thorny politics of national allegiance in sports, using Eileen Gu’s choice to ski for China as a jumping-off point. They debate whether athletes owe their success to the country that nurtured their talent, the country they choose to represent, or both, comparing Gu’s decision to stars like Chloe Kim and Russian athletes competing for the U.S. Beyond individual cases, they explore how national pride, global branding, and personal identity collide

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46:57

Refugees, Rage, and the Rise of Trump (with Martin...

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2026/02/19

In this episode, Alex and Martin Benes unpack Marco Rubio’s recent trip to Munich, where his speech at the Munich Security Conference was widely seen as a diplomatic repainting of MAGA ideology—softening its tone while still warning against mass migration and framing Western unity in nationalist terms that drew criticism from European commentators. They then dive into a deeper debate on how the Syrian refugee crisis and subsequent immigration waves across Europe helped fuel far-right populism,

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26:03

Sauna Bicycle Erotica: MAHA, Raw Camel Milk & Bleach...

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2026/02/19

In today’s episode, Alex breaks down how the FDA quietly deleted its warning against bogus autism “cures,” just as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is out there starring in what the internet is calling the most bizarre public health ad of 2026 — a shirtless Kid Rock/RFK Jr. workout video featuring sauna sit-ups, hot tub milk toasts, and cold plunges in jeans that has people asking “What are we even watching?” It’s hard to tell if the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign is earnest or a late-night sketch, but

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15:00

Little Marco Endorses Viktor Orbán: Strongman...

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2026/02/19

In this episode, Alex examines Secretary Rubio’s unusually explicit show of support for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán ahead of a pivotal election, including promises of continued U.S. backing and potential financial assistance. Drawing parallels to the White House’s $20 billion bailout of Argentina’s Javier Milei, the episode explores whether Washington is embracing a new model of ideological, partisan foreign policy. With EU officials alarmed and Hungary’s vote approaching, Alex asks whether this

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33:26

Extra Inches at the Winter Olympics (with Martin Benes)

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2026/02/18

Alex and his guest Martin Benes unpack the downright bizarre “PenisGate” scandal at the 2026 Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics, where headlines have swirled around allegations that some ski jumpers might be injecting hyaluronic acid into their genitals to manipulate suit‑sizing for aerodynamic advantage. They also dive into why cheating the system is getting harder across sports, spotlight past Nordic skiing controversies and rule changes, and talk at length about how athletes are trying to

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14:54

Vini Halts Racism in the Champions League (with...

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2026/02/18

On this episode, Alex sits down with Martin Benes to discuss the shocking incident in Lisbon’s Champions League, where Vinícius Jr. confronted a racial slur on the pitch after a Benfica player allegedly called him a monkey, causing the match to be temporarily halted under UEFA’s anti-racism protocol. They unpack why this isn’t just a football issue, but a broader societal failure that must be condemned to fight racism in all arenas. From the stadium to politics, Alex and Martin explore why drawing a

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23:15

The War on Terror Never Ended… It Came Home (From...

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2026/02/16

Alex breaks down Reign of Terror by Spencer Ackerman, showing how the post-9/11 “War on Terror” built a permanent national security state with mass surveillance, warrantless wiretaps, secret kill lists, and preemptive detention. Both parties enabled this system: under Bush, the PATRIOT Act, Guantánamo, and aggressive counterterrorism policies expanded state power; Obama preserved drone strikes, surveillance programs, and the bureaucratic machinery of indefinite detention. This infrastructure allowed

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19:47

Megyn Kelly Unmasked: The Real Panic Over Bad Bunny

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2026/02/13

On this episode, Alex breaks down how Megyn Kelly’s appearance on Piers Morgan pulled back the curtain on the right’s outrage over Bad Bunny’s halftime spotlight. What sounded like criticism of a performance quickly revealed deeper anxieties about language, culture, and who gets to define “American.” Alex explores why the backlash wasn’t really about music — but about nativism, identity politics, and the changing face of pop culture.

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19:25

"Play Sport, Not Politics": the Olympic Loyalty Test...

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2026/02/12

On this episode, Alex breaks down the brewing showdown at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, where U.S. athletes are publicly criticizing the Trump administration’s policies and defending their right to speak out—even as Vice President JD Vance insists they “play sport, not politics” and President Trump lashes back. From boos in Milan to online culture-war clashes, Alex asks: is the Olympic flame now a megaphone for protest as much as performance?

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26:06

From the Dreyfus Affair to the Epstein Emails: Panic...

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2026/02/12

This episode explores how conspiracy, prejudice, and institutional self-interest shape public scandals, drawing parallels between the 19th-century Dreyfus Affair in France and the modern Jeffrey Epstein case. It examines how elite protection, hidden documents, and media spectacle erode trust in institutions, while societal biases influence who is punished and who is shielded. The discussion also covers international repercussions of the Epstein files, including investigations in Poland, Latvia, and

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