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In this episode, we unravel the rise of the “woke right” — a label that’s being thrown around by anti-MAGA conservatives, mainstream media, and political strategists like it was focus-grouped to trigger both sides.

From cable news punchlines to tactical rebrands of identity politics, we trace how poetic truth and gaslighting have collided in a cultural hall of mirrors — where even George Washington might be canceled for minding his own business.

Think of it as a decoder ring for the latest weaponized buzzword… and why you’re probably being played no matter where you stand.

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This one’s personal.

Host Jim Detjen’s son was supposed to take a six-hour flight from D.C. to Salt Lake City.

Instead, he ended up sleeping in an airport, delayed 18 hours, with no food, no help — and no apology.

In this episode, Jim unpacks the modern nightmare of air travel in America: canceled flights, fake vouchers, disappearing customer service, and the quiet gaslighting that’s become the industry standard.

You’ll hear how U.S. airlines rewired our expectations… why Europe compensates passengers but America shrugs… and how poetic truth and political inaction have left travelers footing the bill — literally and emotionally.

If you’ve ever waited hours on the tarmac, sweat through your shirt without A/C, or been handed a $25 voucher for a $1,000 inconvenience… this one’s for you.

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The headlines said Iran’s nuclear program was “obliterated.”
Now Trump and Hegseth admit the damage might only last months.
So… was this a decisive strike or a carefully staged PR campaign?

In this episode of Think First, we unpack the narrative whiplash surrounding the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear sites — from the first bunker-buster brag to the quiet intel walk-back. We’re not calling it gaslighting. We’re not saying it’s poetic truth. We’re just asking questions… and waiting for receipts.

Featuring dry wit, B-2 bomber respect, and one very unfortunate metaphor about Schrödinger’s uranium.

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How do so many members of Congress enter office with modest means… and leave as millionaires with stock picks that rival hedge funds? In this episode, we follow the money, expose the loopholes, and unpack the real story behind the STOCK Act, the quietly repealed rules, and why the gaslighting around reform might be worse than the corruption itself.

We also explore why term limits, book deals, and blind trusts aren’t the fix-all solutions they claim to be — and why the rest of us are left holding the narrative bag.

Featuring a shoutout to the only man who can deadlift and decode legislation at the same time.

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Caitlin Clark is the WNBA’s biggest star—and its biggest target. From Olympic snubs to missed flagrant fouls, we unpack the gaslighting, poetic truth, and broken culture behind the league’s hottest controversy.

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No flaming cars. No gaslighting breakdowns. Just a quick bonus drop to say… we’re at 200 downloads per episode — and it’s time to grow. This one’s for the OGs, the founding listeners, the people who laugh at the dark stuff and think for themselves. If that’s you, we need your help.

Text a friend. Post the link. Whisper it to your dog.

Because the only way smart voices cut through the noise… is if you send the signal.

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When even Mark Cuban says a platform’s become toxic with groupthink, maybe it’s time we all listen. In this episode of Think First, we break down the collapse of “alternative” platforms like BlueSky, why ideological echo chambers are more dangerous than ever, and how poetic truth is replacing actual dialogue. The only way out? The Six Steps to Clarity.

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Porn isn’t taboo anymore — it’s TED Talk–approved.
We’re told it’s healthy, empowering, and completely normal.
But if that’s true…
why do so many people feel emptier after watching?

In this episode of Think First, Jim Detjen unpacks the poetic truths and quiet gaslighting around modern porn culture. With calm curiosity and dry humor, we ask the questions no one wants to Google — about connection, numbness, and who really benefits from calling this progress.

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