Meta’s metaverse experiment is shrinking fast, and the layoffs tell the real story. TJ Walker breaks down why Mark Zuckerberg’s most ambitious bet collapsed, what Wall Street learned, and why A.I. now dominates Silicon Valley strategy.

This episode also examines a broader credibility breakdown: CBS News turmoil, Bari Weiss’s media influence, Dan Bongino’s podcast return, and new research showing how sleep quietly shapes behavior more than motivation ever could.

Finally, a deep dive into institutional pressure, from the Federal Reserve to election systems, and what happens when power tests the limits of trust.

A podcast just won a Golden Globe, and it confirms that the center of media gravity has officially shifted.

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ explains why podcasting is no longer an alternative medium but a dominant force in audience trust, ad revenue, and cultural relevance. We also analyze nationwide protests after the Minneapolis ICE shooting, growing pressure on the Federal Reserve, disturbing revelations from Donald Trump’s New York Times interview, and why Rep. Thomas Massie’s stand against executive overreach represents a rare moment of political courage.

This is news analysis filtered through communication, influence, and personal development, not partisan noise.

Private companies are proposing climate experiments that would block sunlight to cool the Earth, a move some scientists warn could spiral out of control.

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine five stories that reveal how incentives and power now shape outcomes in housing, transportation, politics, and the courts.

We break down why America stopped building starter homes, how congestion pricing actually worked as a market solution, what Steve Bannon’s legal and ethical record reveals about modern political extremism, and why new data suggests America’s judiciary may no longer function independently.

This is a conversation about systems, incentives, and communication, not partisan talking points.

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker, we analyze five major stories that reveal how power operates when constraints disappear.

From AI platforms charging for abuse… to billionaires leaving California… to chilling new footage in the Minneapolis ICE killing… to oil executives rejecting Trump’s Venezuela plan… this episode explores how language, incentives, and authority are reshaping America.

You’ll hear: • Why Grok’s AI paywall didn’t solve abuse • Why Google’s founders are quietly leaving California • How political language reframes lethal force • Why “capturing Venezuela” is outdated thinking • What happens when loyalty replaces law

This is analysis for people who want to understand how narratives and power actually work.

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine five stories that reveal how media, power, fear, and attention are reshaping American life.

We explore the shutdown of a historic local newspaper, growing concerns about self-censorship at national news organizations, a rare legal victory for free speech on campus, the deadly consequences of aggressive immigration enforcement, and a president’s assertion that his authority is limited only by personal morality.

We close with research-backed insight into why constant phone use is eroding creativity—and how reclaiming your attention may be a form of resistance.

This episode connects journalism, civil liberties, leadership, and mental health into one clear picture: when systems fail, individuals must think more clearly than ever.

A sweeping look at five major stories shaping America today. TJ Walker examines a tragic AI chatbot lawsuit involving a teenager, new dietary guidelines from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the rise of extreme cosmetic surgery culture, President Trump’s housing proposal targeting Wall Street, and a deadly ICE shooting caught on camera.

This episode focuses on facts, context, and consequences, not partisan spin.

Elon Musk raises $20 billion more for his AI startup — but does that signal innovation, speculation, or both? TJ Walker explains why every major technological revolution has come with massive bubbles, and why AI may be no different.

We then unpack nuclear power’s quiet comeback. Despite decades of fear, the data shows nuclear energy is dramatically safer than fossil fuels and may be essential to powering the AI economy.

Next, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz steps away from reelection amid one of the largest COVID-era fraud scandals in U.S. history. We examine oversight failures, political consequences, and why corruption narratives stick.

Finally, TJ analyzes the growing embrace of raw power politics — at home and abroad — and what abandoning international norms could mean for democracy and global stability.

Plus, a practical Question of the Day on how to speak with clarity and impact.

NVIDIA unveils a powerful new AI chip that could lower costs, but increase Big Tech dominance. President Trump claims the U.S. will “manage” Venezuela, triggering global alarm. Actor Mickey Rourke turns to GoFundMe for rent, revealing hard lessons about money and discipline. Communities across America push back against massive AI data centers, driving up energy costs. And five years after January 6, the consequences for democracy remain unresolved.

A clear, fact-driven breakdown from Filtered with TJ Walker, connecting news to communication skills, personal development, and real-world impact.