# #217 America Unplugged 3-14-26

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Podcast: [America Unplugged](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-unplugged-4066275)
Published: 2026-03-14T19:36:45+00:00
Episode link: https://Americaunpluggedradio.podbean.com/e/217-america-unplugged-3-14-26/
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Duration seconds: 3632

## Resource

The hosts analyze the shifting landscape of American politics, focusing on the rise of nationalism and the manipulation of public perception. They examine how political figures and media narratives are used to steer the country toward or away from global conflict.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The shift toward nationalism is a reaction to globalist viewpoints and established political structures
- Failure mode: The use of religious or 'evangelical' rhetoric as a tool for financial grifting and manipulation
- Main idea: Political debate structures are being manipulated to exclude outsider candidates and control the narrative
- Practical takeaway: Skepticism is required when analyzing official reports on international conflicts like the Iran-Israel tensions
- Main idea: The potential for economic and social instability is being masked by curated media narratives

## Topics

Nationalism, Geopolitics, Political Populism, Media Manipulation, Economic Sanctions, Globalism, Political Discourse, Social Engineering

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The State of Global Conflict: The hosts discuss the current lack of kinetic warfare and the psychological impact of media coverage on the perception of World War III.
- 6:00 — Nationalism vs. Globalism: An examination of the political shift toward nationalist ideologies and the rhetoric surrounding political leaders.
- 15:00 — The Evolution of Populism: Tracing the lineage of populist movements from Pat Buchanan and Ross Perot to the current political era.
- 19:00 — Gatekeeping in Political Debates: A discussion on how debate structures are used to marginalize third-party candidates and control political discourse.
- 24:00 — Political Instruments and Influence: Analyzing how certain political figures act as instruments for larger, underlying agendas.
- 33:00 — Economic Warfare and Sanctions: The use of economic pressure and isolation as a tool in international relations and domestic policy.
- 51:00 — The Risks of Social Engineering: A look into historical and modern concerns regarding population control and social engineering through policy.

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