President Donald Trump delivered an “Address to the Nation,” and in this special episode of Filtered, TJ Walker breaks it down line-by-line, separating claims from verifiable reality and analyzing the communication strategy behind the speech.

You’ll hear focused commentary on: inflation and prices, the border and crime claims, culture-war framing, tariffs and investment messaging, health care and prescription drug promises, the Federal Reserve and interest-rate pressure, and the broader credibility test of a presidential address.

Chapters 00:00 Intro: Why this address matters 00:59 Speech begins: inflation & “inherited a mess” 01:07 Inflation numbers + Trump’s “some would say” tic 03:12 Prices, affordability & partisan wording 04:19 Border “25 million” and crime allegations 05:34 Trans sports & culture-war framing 06:52 Trade, economy & “laughed at” claims 11:03 “Landslide,” swing states, and the “mandate” claim 14:21 Insiders, corruption, and pardons critique 18:51 Border shutdown + city safety claims 23:23 Foreign policy: wars, Russia/Europe, Gaza 25:39 PowerPoint stats: prices, wages, jobs + tariffs/investment 37:26 Warrior dividend + health care, TrumpRx, ACA debate 46:03 Energy, the Fed, housing + TJ’s final assessment 54:14 Sign-off

TJ Walker breaks down five major segments: Trump’s announced “blockade” of Venezuelan oil tankers, Howard Stern’s new SiriusXM deal and leverage, Susie Wiles’ unusually candid interviews, backlash to Trump’s Rob Reiner comments plus Nick Fuentes clip reaction, and the Question of the Day on what hooks an audience instantly.

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00:00 Teaser 00:56 Venezuela tanker “blockade” 06:40 Howard Stern/SiriusXM 12:59 Susie Wiles/Trump world 20:30 Reiner post backlash/Fuentes clip 35:10 Question of the Day 37:26 Outro

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker:

• Chile elects José Antonio Kast, intensifying debates on immigration and authoritarian politics.

• LAPD arrests Nick Reiner in connection with the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, followed by sharp political reaction and public criticism.

• Kamala Harris signals she may keep a 2028 run viable; the episode reviews the rarity of “second-nomination” comebacks and current favorability/swing-state performance.

• Philip Rivers returns to the NFL at 44, launching a broader discussion on athletic longevity and health habits (sleep, recovery, diet, training).

• Q&A: How to improve communication skills and manage stage fright when speaking to groups.

CNN and CNBC are integrating prediction-market odds into news coverage through Kalshi — what does that do to journalism and audience behavior? Then: a DoorDash delivery alleged tampering case caught on a doorbell camera and a larger discussion of surveillance as deterrence. Next: the latest tanning bed research showing a much higher melanoma risk and why the DNA evidence matters. After that: a surge of threats against elected officials following presidential attacks, including swatting and bomb threats, and why intimidation has a long political history. Closing with Student Question of the Day: Marco asks how small daily challenges build long-term confidence.

Three Americans are killed in an ISIS-linked attack in Syria, prompting renewed scrutiny of U.S. presence and retaliation talk. A shooting at Brown University leaves two dead and eight critically injured, fueling a wider debate about guns in America. We also look at the NRA’s shrinking finances and insider culture, and Doug Jones’ bid for Alabama governor amid reminders of the Roy Moore scandal. Plus: a student Question of the Day on why milestones make big goals easier.

A fast-moving briefing on the global ripple effects of ship seizures, the latest federal-versus-state clash over artificial intelligence regulation, Vietnam’s record trade surplus with the United States despite tariffs, Elon Musk’s assessment of the “Department of Government Efficiency,” and the Senate’s deadlock on Affordable Care Act subsidies, putting premium increases on track.

Chapters 00:00 Headlines / cold open 01:14 Welcome and setup 03:33 Ship seizure and the global trade precedent 18:12 Break 19:14 Executive order targeting state artificial intelligence laws 30:02 Sponsor message 30:20 Vietnam’s record surplus with the U.S. despite tariffs 39:48 Musk on “Doge” and the limits of job-cutting programs 49:09 Break 50:09 Senate health-care deadlock and expiring subsidies 01:05:31 Audience Q&A / live discussion 01:09:01 Closing

Disney is making a watershed A.I. move: a $1B investment in OpenAI and a deal to bring 200+ Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Star Wars characters into Sora-generated short videos, raising big questions about creator compensation, brand control, and whether legacy IP can crowd out new storytelling.

Then: Canada launches a major talent push, fast-tracking pathways for U.S. H-1B holders, while the U.S. rolls out a $1M “gold card” residency option, fueling debate over whether America is pricing out the next generation of innovators.

Also, A new U.S. proposal could require tourists from visa-waiver countries to submit 5 years of social media, plus extensive personal data, potentially chilling tourism and hitting travel-dependent states.

Finally, The Washington Post’s A.I.-generated personalized podcasts face credibility problems after reported errors, while A.I. video becomes a political weapon, highlighted by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s A.I. response clip to a viral White House post.

Sources referenced in this episode: The New York Times, Associated Press, Semafor, Mirror (US).

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Video Chapters:

00:00:18 – Opening / What’s ahead 00:02:40 – Disney invests in OpenAI; Sora adds Disney characters 00:14:31 – Canada recruits U.S. talent; U.S. “gold card” contrasts 00:26:20 – U.S. tourist social-media screening proposal and fallout 00:37:25 – WaPo A.I. podcasts controversy; A.I. politics accelerates 00:53:52 – Closing takeaways

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On this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we start with Anderson Cooper’s quiet power play at CNN, a new deal that cements him as the network’s most versatile and durable storytelling force, spanning nightly news, New Year’s Eve, long-form reporting, podcasts, and books. What can the rest of us learn from a legacy anchor who didn’t get left behind in the streaming and AI era?

We then unpack new research drawing a sharp line between ordinary screen time and social media, with platforms like TikTok and Snapchat strongly linked to rising inattention in children. TV and video games don’t show the same pattern. We explore what that means for parents, kids, schools, and regulators.

Next, we review Non-Player Combat, a 100% AI-generated reality show so glitchy, derivative, and emotionally flat that it becomes a case study in what happens when technology is used to replace creativity rather than empower it.

In the geopolitical segment, we examine a U.S.-drafted peace framework for Ukraine that pressures Kyiv to surrender a heavily fortified “Fortress Belt” line, potentially locking in Russian territorial gains and redefining Europe’s security architecture for years to come.

We close with U.S. politics: Democrat Eileen Higgins’ landslide win in Miami’s mayoral race and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval bump, fresh signs that anti-Trump sentiment is reshaping the landscape heading into the 2026 midterms.

Finally, in a listener Q&A, TJ answers what a communications expert and online creator actually does day-to-day, and how to build a resilient communication career in a world of AI, fragmented media, and constant political storms.

Approximate Audio Timecodes

• 00:00 – Opening & overview

• 02:00 – Anderson Cooper’s deal and media versatility

• 12:20 – Social media, ADHD, and kids’ attention

• 27:10 – AI reality TV as a cultural warning

• 35:55 – Ukraine’s peace dilemma and territorial concessions

• 49:30 – Miami, Newsom, and the anti-Trump backlash

• 58:00 – Q&A: What does a communications expert actually do?

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