Most Americans assume a totalitarian regime like those in the Soviet Union or Communist China couldn’t happen here. My guest today, Rod Dreher, believes that is a dangerous and naive mentality. In this interview, Rod explains how America is increasingly falling under a “soft totalitarianism” that starts with things like cancel culture, wokeness, and political correctness, but would end much, much worse.

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Unapologetic with Amala

We're Living in a War on Reality with Rod Dreher - Unapologetic LIVE

Today is a historic day, as it is my last day at PragerU. I am transitioning to a new chapter as an independent creator. The show and content aren’t going anywhere. I'm just moving it into my home, which I can’t wait to share with you all. Same message. New vibes! We’ll discuss this announcement and, as always, talk about some trending topics—today, it’s crazy Internet moms. Let’s get into it!

My Final Day at PragerU & Crazy Internet Moms

Ta’Kiya Young, a pregnant young mother of two, was tragically shot and killed in an encounter with the police after they were called to confront her for allegedly shoplifting from her local supermarket. It didn’t take long for Black Lives Matter activists to take to the streets chanting her name to protest racism and police brutality, but did this tragedy have anything to do with Ta’Kiya’s race? And did her behavior escalate the situation unnecessarily? Let’s look at the facts and discuss.

BLM Chanting a New Name: Ta’Kiya Young

Jubilee put out a new Middle Ground debate pitting black conservatives against white liberals. Is this bound to go off the rails, or will everyone stay civil and reasonable? Let’s watch and react!

Reaction: Black Conservatives vs. White Liberals Middle Ground

Leftist journalist turned Twitter troll Keith Olbermann recently went after swimmer and women’s rights advocate Riley Gaines, saying the only reason she lost to trans swimmer Lia Thomas is because she “sucked at swimming,” not because she had to compete against a biological man. Not only was Keith savagely “ratioed,” but Riley’s video response was an absolute smackdown. Let’s watch and react!

Riley Gaines Shuts Down Leftist Journalist Troll

Hey y’all! Happy Friday! On today’s show we’ll be discussing a new tone deaf celebrity video. Oprah and The Rock decided to make a video asking people to donate to help those in need in Maui after the wildfire devastation that took place. Surprisingly, the internet wasn’t having it. There's something about millionaires asking for money that rubs people the wrong way… We’ll also be reacting to Piers Morgan’s latest topic of discussion: censorship in literature and media.

Oprah And The Rock Want YOU To Save Maui

A white girl went viral on TikTok after she put her hair in braids and people responded in outrage over what they perceived to be cultural appropriation. In response, the girl not only doubled down on her hairstyle but started lashing out at her critics. Is anyone in the right in this situation? Let’s get into it.

White Girl “Culturally Appropriates” Black Hair. Her Hair Falls Out.

Eminem sends Vivek Ramaswamy a cease and desist letter demanding the presidential candidate stop rapping his song “Lose Yourself” at campaign events, Laura Seigemund is accused of weaponizing her white tears against rising American tennis star Coco Gauff, and the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag kid is officially allowed to wear his controversial backpack to school. All this and more—let’s get into it!

Vivek vs. Eminem, "White Privilege" in Tennis, & "Don't Tread on Me" Flag Controversy

This past week, “Hannah Montana” actor Mitchel Musso was arrested, becoming the latest child star to have a tragic and public downfall in his adult years, joining the likes of Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan, and Demi Lovato. Is this pattern we’re seeing merely the price of fame? Or is there something more sinister at play that has its roots in the exploitation of children in entertainment? And could this problem be getting worse with the advent of child influencers and social media stars? I did a deep dive into this topic, and I’m coming out with a warning for all of us. Let’s get into it.

The Child Star to Trainwreck Pipeline: A Warning

Transgender TikToker Dylan Mulvaney takes jabs at “transphobia” in his Breakout Creator of the Year award speech at the Streamys, the Snow White movie may now have its release delayed, Meghan Markle is reportedly planning a comeback, “Riverdale” ends in polyamory, and Nevada shows exactly how to deal with climate protestors when they block the road. Let’s get into it!

Transgender TikToker Wins Breakout Creator at the Streamys

A woman’s story of being abandoned 30 days postpartum by her baby daddy—a “random man in Atlanta”—has become a massively viral TikTok story with as many as six other baby mamas being discovered and the random man himself emerging to defend his name. We’ll go down the rabbit hole and discuss what this story says about the state of our culture as it relates to dating, parenting, social media, and more. Let’s get into it.

Reacting to the Viral "Random Man in Atlanta" Controversy

A black mother recently posted a TikTok video of her child badmouthing a white man who had blown her a kiss, with the child shouting, “She’s not even your skin color,” while pretending to punch the man. The video blew up and garnered millions of TikTok views with overwhelmingly positive reactions. Is this just a kid being silly, or is it another disturbing example of a culture that has normalized blatant anti-white racism? Let’s get into it.

Who Taught This Kid to Be Anti-White?

“Friends” actress Jennifer Aniston recently spoke out against cancel culture in an interview with WSJ Magazine, but does this line up with some of her previous attitudes during the pandemic? Plus, CNN says it may be time for masks again, viral “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer Oliver Anthony takes heat for speaking favorably about America’s diversity, and is a young man at fault for being unsure about dating “plus sized” women?

Jennifer Aniston Is “So Over” Cancel Culture

Popular “manosphere” podcast Fresh & Fit announced that YouTube has removed their channel from the Partner program, meaning they can no longer earn money on the platform. Is this an example of cancel culture and censorship, or are they just suffering the consequences of their controversial and provocative content? Let’s get into it.

Did YouTube Kill the Fresh & Fit Alpha Male Podcast?

Reaction: 6 People Debate the Importance of Race and Gender
Description: Today, I’m reacting to a Jubilee Middle Ground debate about whether Americans are too obsessed with race and gender. Are people fed up with identity politics? Let’s watch and react.

Reaction: 6 People Debate the Importance of Race and Gender

Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland is now being canceled for blackface, MMA fighter Dillon Danis’s trash talk of Logan Paul’s girlfriend gets personal, a TikTok trend of breaking eggs on kids’ heads raises questions, and Larry Elder crushes Charlamagne Tha God on The Breakfast Club. Let’s get into it!

Judy Garland Canceled for Blackface?

A video of a pilot simply doing her job has gone viral after people were apparently very impressed with the fact that she was not only a pilot, but also a black female pilot. Is this something we should really be celebrating, or is it yet another example of the “soft bigotry of low expectations?” Let’s get into it.

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