Digital Social Hour

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins us at AmFest for a rapid-fire conversation on the biggest power fights happening right now: big tech, big pharma, censorship, data privacy, and the limits of federal authority.

Paxton explains why he believes tech platforms shape elections through algorithms, how Section 230 protects platforms while they still “curate,” and why he says states have to step in when Washington won’t. He also talks about lawsuits involving Meta and biometric data, his broader legal battles with past administrations, and why he thinks the next wave of conflict is over control of information.

We also touch on the cultural tension on campuses, the role of faith and purpose for young people, and why Paxton believes political movements often grow after major national tragedies.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

📺 How smart TVs allegedly monetize viewing behavior (and why lawsuits follow)
🧠 How algorithms can shape what people see—and what they don’t see
⚖️ Why Section 230 keeps coming up in big tech legal battles
🧬 What “biometric data” means (and why states sue over it)
🏛️ Why states vs. federal power is the core fight in many lawsuits
🎓 Why campus culture is becoming a political battleground
🗳️ How Paxton frames Texas politics heading into elections

⏱️ Chapters (timestamps)

0:00 — “You’re being watched through TV screens”
0:22 — Ken Paxton joins us at AmFest
0:52 — The message he plans to speak about
1:15 — Why young people became the mission
1:52 — “Education is misguided” (his view)
2:30 — Threats, safety, and continuing to show up
3:10 — “My job is to protect Texans”
3:38 — Lawsuits vs. Obama & Biden administrations
5:29 — “Most corrupt industry?” Big tech + big pharma
8:43 — Meta, biometrics, and the data privacy fight

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The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.

The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.

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Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, AmFest, Turning Point, big tech, Section 230, censorship, algorithms, data privacy, biometric data, Meta lawsuit, big pharma, Pfizer, smart TV tracking, surveillance, free speech, elections, states rights, Texas politics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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We sit down with Elizabeth Barcohana (LA-based activist and political organizer) to talk about what she says is really driving the deterioration of daily life in Los Angeles: crime, cost of living, homelessness, and a broken revolving-door justice system.

Elizabeth breaks down how public safety has changed for families, why she believes policy choices (not funding) are the root issue, and how the teachers unions + curriculum battles became a major turning point after 2020.

We also get into the online spike in anti-Semitism, how misinformation spreads when people don’t have a historical foundation, and the internal infighting on the right she believes is being fueled by media ecosystems and social platforms.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

🚨 Why Elizabeth says LA crime feels “normalized” now
👩‍👧 The real-world safety habits moms have had to adopt
🏙️ How homelessness intersects with mental illness + addiction
⚖️ Why “revolving door” justice (and bail policy) changes outcomes
🧠 Why she thinks education is the upstream battleground
📚 How textbook markets can shape what the whole country learns
✡️ Why anti-Semitism spikes during unstable social/economic periods
🗣️ How online narratives can divide people inside the same movement

⏱️ Chapters (timestamps)

0:00 — “Threats” and division inside political media ecosystems
0:40 — Meet Elizabeth Barcohana (AmFest Day 3)
0:55 — What she’s fighting in LA: crime
1:33 — “A new skill moms had to learn”
1:53 — Homelessness: mental illness + addiction (her view)
2:20 — Jails, staffing, and the “revolving door”
3:26 — Anti-Semitism: what changed and when it escalated
5:09 — Fighting back: why she focuses on K–12 education
7:14 — Teachers unions, charter schools, and “competition”
12:01 — Her 2020 turning point + going from anonymous to public

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Keywords

Elizabeth Barcohana, Elizabeth from California, E_Barkana, AmFest, Los Angeles crime, California cost of living, homelessness, mental illness, drug addiction, LAPD staffing, no cash bail, criminal justice reform, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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In this wide-ranging conversation, entrepreneur and Viome founder Naveen Jain breaks down why most chronic disease isn’t caused by your DNA — but by your daily choices.

After losing his father to stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Naveen shifted his focus from space and fusion energy to transforming healthcare through AI and gene expression testing. He explains why “healthy food” isn’t universal, why blindly taking supplements can backfire, and how your microbiome may be controlling inflammation, brain health, and immune function.

The discussion expands beyond health into purpose, longevity, consciousness, brain-to-brain communication, and whether technology will eventually allow humans to upload skills — or even merge minds through AI.

This is a big-picture conversation about health, personal responsibility, and the future of humanity.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• 🧬 Why 95% of chronic disease is driven by lifestyle — not genetics
• 🦠 How your microbiome influences inflammation and overall health
• 🥑 Why “healthy foods” can be harmful depending on your biology
• 💊 The risks of taking supplements without personalized testing
• 😰 How stress shuts down digestion and weakens immunity
• 😴 Why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity
• 🎯 How purpose and community impact longevity
• 🤖 How AI is transforming personalized healthcare
• 🧠 The ethics of brain-to-brain communication
• 🚀 Why healthspan matters more than lifespan

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 — Brain waves, remote action & ethical questions
0:36 — Finding purpose and redefining success
1:29 — Why success isn’t about money
2:23 — Raising curious, driven children
3:14 — Social media and the illusion of overnight success
6:41 — Health vs wealth: the tradeoff people regret
8:02 — Diet myths: keto, fasting & “healthy” foods
11:02 — Losing his father & starting Viome
12:27 — DNA vs RNA: gene expression explained
15:54 — Microbiome testing, AI & early cancer detection

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The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.

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Naveen Jain, Viome, Sean Kelly, Digital Social Hour, personalized health, microbiome testing, gene expression, RNA vs DNA, longevity podcast, AI healthcare, precision nutrition, supplements warning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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In this conversation from AmFest, political debater Oliver Niehaus breaks down why feminism still matters today, how online media ecosystems shape political beliefs, and why discussions around violence, gun control, and free speech have become so polarized.

Oliver explains how social media algorithms reward extremes, why feminism is often misunderstood, and why he believes defending equal rights is compatible with masculinity. The conversation also explores political violence, gun policy, poverty, and the deeper root causes behind crime — moving beyond surface-level talking points.

We close with a sharp analysis of Donald Trump’s second term, including tariffs, immigration, free speech concerns, and why anti-establishment messaging continues to resonate with voters.

This is a calm, long-form discussion focused on ideas — not outrage — designed to challenge assumptions and encourage deeper thinking across political lines.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• 🧠 Why feminism is often misrepresented in online debates
• ⚖️ How social media algorithms amplify extreme political narratives
• 🗣️ The difference between advocacy and political violence
• 🔍 Why gun violence discussions often ignore root causes like poverty
• 🏛️ A nuanced critique of Trump’s second term and anti-establishment politics

⏱️ Chapters
0:00 — Do men and women really have equal rights today?
1:00 — How Oliver became known through online debates
2:10 — Why feminism is often framed as “anti-male”
3:25 — Masculinity, advocacy, and defending women’s rights
4:00 — Political violence and media narratives
5:10 — What crime statistics actually show
6:50 — Gun control vs. root causes of violence
8:00 — Poverty, policy, and systemic contributors to crime
9:40 — Free speech, immigration, and due process
11:40 — Trump’s appeal and why anti-establishment messages work

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🔑 Keywords
Oliver Niehaus, feminism debate, political debate podcast, gun control discussion, political violence, free speech, Trump second term, left vs right politics, masculinity and feminism, social media algorithms, AmFest interview, Jubilee debates, political commentary Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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At A4M in Las Vegas, I sat down with Tim Gray to talk about what most people get wrong about “longevity.”

Everyone’s chasing 150… but Tim’s take is simple: health is supposed to support your life — not become your life. We get into why biohacking can turn into an addiction, why relationships matter more than sleep scores, why people take way too many supplements, and the “King mindset” that keeps you calm when life hits.

If you’re optimizing everything… but not actually enjoying anything… watch this.

What You’ll Learn 👇

🧠 Why “living longer” isn’t the goal
❤️ Relationships = perfect sleep scores
💊 When supplements turn into addiction
👑 The “How would a king behave?” mindset
🦠 Gut health, antibiotics, and mental health
🌍 The real point: live well + leave the world better

Chapters / Timestamps
0:00 – “I don’t want to live to 180.”
0:27 – Tim Gray at A4M (Vegas)
0:49 – 700 vendors + why A4M is different
0:57 – Health is going mainstream fast
1:21 – Brian Johnson: respect + criticism
2:19 – Sleep scores vs real relationships
2:53 – “I take 185 supplements a day” (wild)
3:09 – Supplements should supplement
4:22 – Successful people + addiction patterns
5:44 – “King mindset” + letting the body self-correct

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𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘆: https://www.instagram.com/timbiohacker

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The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.

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Keywords
Tim Gray, A4M, health optimization, longevity, healthspan vs lifespan, Brian Johnson longevity, biohacking addiction, supplements overdose, sleep score relationship, gut brain connection, antibiotics depression, mindset and health, Health Optimization Summit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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