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Hostile Dysfunction

Hostile Dysfunction

By: Joe Edgar Ethan Krok
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About Hostile Dysfunction
Population decline is reshaping the world, from politics to economics. Hostile Dysfunction dives into this and other pressing issues, delivering unfiltered insights with a dose of humor. Join co-hosts Joseph “Joe” Edgar and Ethan “Krokie” Krok as they unpack current events and share compelling perspectives through dynamic discussions and interviews.

Joe Edgar
Joe, co-host of Hostile Dysfunction, is a serial entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. As CEO and founder of TenantCloud, Rentler, and Loca.us, he’s transforming real estate and localized marketing. A former advisor under Governor Rick Perry, Joe managed Texas venture funds and is a venture capitalist and clean energy advocate. Featured in Forbes, MarketWatch, and Benzinga, he brings sharp, seasoned insights to every episode.

Ethan “Krokie” Krok
Krokie, co-host of Hostile Dysfunction, offers a global perspective from his Australian roots. An award-winning filmmaker, he earned a 2016 Telly Award for cinematography on The Perfect Selfie and holds an MFA in Film Production from Full Sail University. Passionate about impactful storytelling, Krokie’s visual expertise enriches the podcast’s narrative depth.

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Episodes
  • Trump's third term smells fishy and how can we catch a leader.

    Trump's third term smells fishy and how can we catch a leader.
    May 23 2025

    We discuss the over fishing of the world and impact on a declining population, while also learning about Paul Greenberg's time in the Soviet Union and the idea of Trump running for a third term.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Trillions & Tricks: Unpacking the US Budget & Trump's Deals

    Trillions & Tricks: Unpacking the US Budget & Trump's Deals
    May 16 2025

    Unpack the eye-watering numbers of US government spending and the wild world of Trump-era deals and alleged grift. Deficits, taxes, and questionable connections – we follow the money trail.
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    1 hr
  • Defunding higher education and can AI solve it's own problem

    Defunding higher education and can AI solve it's own problem
    May 9 2025

    We dive into the White Houses attack on Harvard and pulling funding from higher education and will the US have enough electricity to support an AI boom.

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    57 mins

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