Michael Malice

Is artificial intelligence humanity’s greatest invention, or the beginning of something we can no longer control? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes Netscape co-founder and tech visionary Marc Andreessen for a mind-bending look at the AI revolution. Marc explains what AI actually is, why its growth is happening faster than most people realize, and whether fears of a dystopian future are justified or wildly overblown. The two discuss AI psychosis, digital manipulation, China’s AI race, and the startling possibility that human beings may one day be outperformed at nearly everything. Marc also shares why AI is simultaneously the greatest hacker and greatest defender ever created, what last year's coding breakthroughs revealed about the future, and whether AI is becoming dangerously persuasive.

Could America ever vote itself into freedom? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes senior writer at National Review and author of Blood and Progress, Noah Rothman, for a fiery discussion on political violence, justice, and the unintended consequences of modern politics. Together, they debate one of the most uncomfortable questions in a democracy: when does political violence stop being unthinkable and start being viewed as justified? Michael and Noah debate the growing acceptance of political violence, why history remembers some extremists and ignores others, and how revenge can quickly spiral beyond anyone’s control. They also examine whether the Constitution can still self-correct and why good political intentions so often lead to disastrous consequences.

Did the world lose its mind during COVID, or did the pandemic simply reveal how fragile our institutions really are? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes rapper and podcaster Zuby for a great conversation on mass hysteria, personal freedom, and one of the internet’s most famous culture-war moments. From the bizarre vaccine incentives of the COVID era to the viral deadlift that briefly made him a women's record holder, Zuby reflects on the reactions that followed and what they revealed about the trans athlete debate, public discourse, and society’s willingness to ignore obvious contradictions. Michael and Zuby also discuss whether the pandemic response ultimately caused more damage than the virus itself, the difficult trade-offs between liberty and security, and how lockdowns, money printing, and government overreach may have wrecked the US economy beyond repair.

What really happens when someone walks into Washington determined to tear the system apart from the inside? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon, for a jaw-dropping look inside the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, where hidden agendas, bureaucratic sabotage, and power-drunk officials collided with a new administration determined to clean house. From lawyers dramatically walking out of the department to the “easter eggs” left behind by former officials, Michael and Harmeet break down the culture of ego and fear inside one of America’s most powerful institutions. They also discuss the Louisiana vs. Callais case, the long-term damage COVID mandates inflicted on students, and why the people most desperate for power are often the most dangerous once they get it.

Is Great Britain collapsing under the weight of its own institutions? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes Triggernometry co-host and former public school teacher, Francis Foster, onto the show to talk about Britain’s growing political and cultural chaos. From the brutal realities of teaching and why schools are often compared to prisons for children, to Francis’s new book (un)Educated, the two discuss how broken institutions shape an entire generation long before adulthood. They also examine how Britain’s political system fractured so dramatically, why Labour lost touch with working-class Brexit voters, and whether the UK is facing a temporary political mess, or a full-blown national crisis.

Is corporate entertainment collapsing under its own ideology, or finally getting the pushback it deserves? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes comic creator and political commentator, Eric July, to break down the war between independent creators and the corporate machine. From how “woke” books keep surviving despite market rejection, to the brutal reality of trying to make a living in comics, the two discuss the incentives, lobbying, and political games that keep broken systems alive. They also dive into the very reason Eric created Rippaverse, how inflation hits the poor hardest, and whether America cools down or spirals further after Trump.

Has the COVID era broken our trust for good, or just exposed who we really are? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes Dr. Drew onto the show for a brutal but honest conversation on how mandates reshaped a generation’s trust in authority, the uncomfortable truth about human nature, and why trauma can become “rocket fuel” for addiction. The two also discuss how low self-esteem might actually be an advantage, why family remains one of the last forces that civilizes us, and whether it’s worse to expect suffering or live not knowing if it’s coming at all.

Is California collapsing, or is it the blueprint for what comes next? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) sits down with author, journalist, and non-partisan commentator Michael Shellenberger, to discuss his viral Rogan interview, what it’s like to run against Gavin Newsom, and how the modern left is pushing the accelerator on California’s decline. The two talk about the cause of today’s political and cultural turmoil, if “woke” is evolving or fading, and what’s instigating the fading optimism inside the Democratic Party. The conversation also ventures into darker terrain, covering Epstein, the coded language inside the files, and the unsettling public fascination with conspiracy itself.

Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes historian and author, Arthur Herman, for a deep look into the founder mindset that made America rich, powerful, and impossible to imitate. Why does the United States celebrate ambition while so many nations punish it? What is it about American culture that turns outsiders, rebels, and risk-takers into industry-changing builders?

Has the world become so absurd that even satire can’t keep up? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) invites comedian and podcaster, Ryan Long, onto the show to rip into a culture that may have officially gone beyond parody. The two share their thoughts on the comedy gold rush of the woke era, today’s reality where headlines may outpunch punchlines, and why people still hear completely different things depending on whose side they’re on.