In this episode, we sit down with Amir Shiekh, founder of Ponderly, a platform bridging societal gaps through unbiased media. Conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic as 4B and rebranded in 2024, Ponderly caters to a younger, diverse audience. Amir shares his journey, the challenges of traditional media, and the impact of technology on society. He highlights Ponderly's innovative features, like social media integration and gamification, designed to engage Gen Z users. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of unbiased media and the importance of respectful dialogue in today's polarized world.

Links:

• Download Ponderly on the App Store
• Download Ponderly on Google Play
• Find Ponderly @Ponderly.com
• Follow Ponderly on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube

Guest:

• Amir Sheik, Founder of Ponderly

In this episode, we unravel the intricate and contentious saga of TikTok in the United States. From Trump's fiery crusade to ban the app to the sweeping legislative maneuvers under the Biden administration, TikTok's fate teeters on a knife's edge. We'll navigate the fierce legal battles, deft political maneuvering, and the profound implications for privacy, national security, and digital sovereignty.

We dive deep into the transformation of national security from the post-9/11 era to today's digital battleground, revealing how that pivotal moment in history is embedded in the DNA of this legislation. Join us as we dissect how a mere social media app has become the fulcrum of a global geopolitical struggle, and explore what this clash means for our rights, our data, and the very essence of our democracy

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Further Information:

• https://mises.org/mises-wire/tiktok-ban-next-patriot-act
• https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-us-ban-sale-china-congress-de12b4d22aa8095e62cb0982a6e62235
• https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/aclu-urges-senate-to-reject-tiktok-ban-bill-following-house-passage
• https://cyberir.mit.edu/?q=restrict-act-explained-proposed-tiktok-ban-patriot-act-digital-age-some-lawmakers-say
• https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100612-why-banning-tiktok-will-not-solve-data-security-challenges#:~:text=In%20a%20recent%20report%20from,China%20or%20from%20any%20other
• https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-a-ban-on-tiktok-wont-solve-all-data-privacy-concerns
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act
• https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/the-patriot-act-2-0
• https://prospect.org/politics/2024-04-12-reformers-narrowly-lose-fisa-reform-patriot-act-2.0/

The thing about any addiction is that it will never say no to you. Even when it hurts you, your addiction never calls you or forces you. You summon it. You actually hold power over it, but that power controls you for one reason or another.

The most silent and least talked about addiction of all is pornography. The true crux of pornography is the fantasy of an intimate connection that leaves you more isolated than when you started. Worse yet, stigmas and shame have made it difficult for those suffering from this addiction to seek help.

Joshua Shea breaks down the silent epidemic and the road to recovery to discuss this topic. He, himself, is a recovering pornography addict who can discuss what goes on inside the mind of a porn addict. Joshua’s 20-year addiction came to a head when he pulled himself off his bipolar medication and engaged an underage girl in an online chat room. Now sober, Joshua is here to help with an intimate look at his own story and the motivating factors behind what drove his addiction and what might be driving yours.

If you want to reach out to Josh, or find out more, follow the links down below: