Filtered with TJ Walker

Filtered: $1 Meals, Kid-Safe Screens & Immortality Islands

TJ Walker explores the week’s most revealing headlines, from Carl’s Jr.’s $1 meals for SNAP families during the shutdown to Denmark’s youth social media ban, a Californian town’s war on tobacco, the science behind your can of Coke, and China’s anti-aging obsession. Smart talk for curious minds.

Filtered: America on Edge: Jobs, Pelosi & Musk’s Power Play

TJ Walker explores the latest economic data, Pelosi’s unmatched career, and Musk’s trillion-dollar gamble. What do Burry’s bearish bets and Ted Cruz’s election fears reveal about America’s political and financial volatility? Plus, the new psychological toll of “brain rot” and AI anxiety.
Chapters Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: America on Edge01:12 - STORY 1: The Job Market Is Cooling but Not Collapsing05:08 - STORY 2: Pelosi’s Retirement and Record10:24 - STORY 3: Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package15:31 - STORY 4: Michael Burry vs. the AI High-Flyers20:22 - STORY 5: The Elections – Why Both Parties Should Worry25:47 - Grab Bag: Young Americans Want Out28:09 - Grab Bag: Brain Rot and AI Anxiety30:56 - Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

FIltered: China’s AI Power, Flight Chaos & Murdoch Media’s NYC Panic

From China’s A.I. dominance to U.S. flight cuts and politicized media outrage, TJ Walker breaks down the stories behind the headlines. Listen for analysis that connects the dots between technology, power, and perception.
Video Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:05 - China’s AI Advantage: Why Huang Says “China Will Win”06:15 - Air-Traffic Cuts & Shutdown Pressure Tactics11:40 - Mexico’s Sheinbaum Fights Back After Street Assault16:30 - Supreme Court vs. Presidential Tariff Power22:25 - Murdoch Media’s “Red Apple” Panic & NYC Reality Check29:40 - Exxon’s Latin America Climate Denial Network33:55 - Local News Collapse vs. NYT’s Subscriber Boom37:45 - Judge Rebukes DOJ in Comey Case41:00 - Final Take & Sign-Off
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Filtered: Off-Year Upset: Dem Surge, Mandani’s Mandate & The MS NOW Rebrand

The Democrats’ 2025 sweep makes headlines, but TJ Walker explains why history says “don’t get cocky.” From Mandani’s historic New York win to MSNBC’s expensive identity crisis, this episode unpacks what the victories (and rebrands) really mean for 2026 and beyond.Subscribe for fact-checked, straight-talk analysis on politics, media, and power.
00:00 - Teaser & Market Vitals00:50 - Story 1: Democrats Sweep 2025, Big Wins, Bigger Warnings08:00 - Story 2: Mandani’s Map, Big Win, Tight Leash20:30 - Story 3: Newsom & Prop 50, California’s Power Play28:00 - Story 4: Nigeria Rebuts Trump’s “Christian Genocide” Claim34:00 - Story 5: MSNBC → MS NOW, Branding or Identity Crisis?40:30 - Wrap-Up & Viewer Comments

Filtered: Power, Parties & Perfection: From Cheney to Stewart, Musk to Melatonin

TJ Walker unpacks five stories shaping politics, business, culture, and health.• Dick Cheney’s enduring influence, and controversy.• Jamie Dimon’s calm amid political storms.• Elon Musk’s Tesla threat, real or bluff?• Martha Stewart’s media empire and perfectionism.• The hidden dangers of “natural” sleep aids.Clear insights, no noise.

Filtered: France May Block Shein Over “Childlike” Sex Dolls Scandal

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, France’s consumer watchdog accuses Shein of selling sex dolls resembling children, a move that could trigger a market ban. TJ breaks down the investigation, the law behind France’s crackdown on illegal content, and the public uproar ahead of Shein’s Paris flagship store launch.
Video Chapters (Timestamps):00:00 - Intro: Shein faces backlash in France01:12 - What triggered the French investigation02:40 - Why “childlike” dolls violate French law04:05 - Minister Lescure’s warning and legal powers05:25 - Shein’s rise from China to global retail07:00 - Paris store opening sparks public outrage08:45 - What this means for Shein’s European future10:10 - TJ’s take: brand crisis or culture clash?

Shrinking Friend Circles, Pre-Holiday Flight Risks & the IPO Mirage

Five fast, factual stories, built for listening, not shouting.Why Americans now average fewer than four close friends, and how to rebuild real-world connections.Government shutdown fallout: why controller shortages could snarl Thanksgiving travel even if the weather cooperates.The S.E.C.’s Paul Atkins vows to “make IPOs great again.” We pressure-test that against 15 years of Big Tech buyouts that swallowed would-be IPOs.NYC mayoral poll: Zohran Mamdani’s lead narrows as Andrew Cuomo gains, plus a reminder that city power is diffuse, no matter who wins.“Deciding to Win”: data-driven guidance on how Democrats regain working-class trust, focus on costs, safety, and credible borders without abandoning values.Grab Bag: Trump vs. Seth Meyers, the late-night flame war over carrier catapults.

Filtered: Robots, Rants, and Red Lines: America’s Split-Screen Week

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker:• Nancy Mace’s airport meltdown and the celebrity meltdown pattern that wrecks reputations.• The AI boom’s risky future, why an Nvidia-powered economy could crash, and whether AI flops or succeeds too well.• Scott Galloway’s case for Amazon as the most undervalued tech giant.• The Heritage Foundation stands by Tucker Carlson after his interview with Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.• Federal workers line up at food banks while the White House unveils a marble-and-gold bathroom makeover.