0:00 Intro
0:57 The night in Kenosha
4:30 Richie's testimony
8:22 Kyle Rittenhouse - hero or villain?
15:30 What led to the shooting
21:31 Similarities between Daniel Penny and Rittenhouse
24:35 Richie's politics
27:35 Covering January 6
31:12 End of the liberal world order - BLM, Lockdowns, Biden
38:54 Why Richie voted for Obama
42:56 Winston Churchill's imperfection
44:54 Should America police the world?
49:28 History of populism, the Gilded Age
51:56 The Vibe Shift of MAGA - Tech Bro vs Steve Bannon
55:08 The Border Crisis
57:44 The H-1B Visa Drama
59:26 The New Counterculture - Free Speech, Art, Hollywood

Richie is a good friend and was a key witness on that pivotal night in Kenosha during the Kyle Rittenhouse incident. Together, we unpack how that moment reshaped his life and influenced his perspective on American politics.

With experience working for Mark Levin, NBC, and the Daily Caller—where we first crossed paths—Richie brings a unique lens to the conversation.

His new book, Riot Diet, dives deep into his experiences covering the BLM unrest in 2020. Check it out!

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Welcome to The Sagnik Show — where politics, media, and identity collide.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked across legacy and new media, from FOX to independent platforms alongside people like Tucker Carlson, Saagar Enjeti, and Krystal Ball.

I didn’t come to the U.S. to cover politics—I just happened to fall into it. What followed was an unexpected crash course in the American political machine, taught by some of the sharpest (and most polarizing) voices in the business.

This show is my attempt to process what I’ve learned—and unlearned.

I also speak with creators and entrepreneurs building media on their own terms—people forging new paths outside the traditional gatekeepers.

I’m not here to sell you anything. None of this is monetized. I’m just grateful you’re listening.

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