Topic: Microphone

The host shares a story from 1996 regarding an engineer who revealed that consumer cable boxes were manufactured with hidden microphones for government surveillance. This early warning about the "Internet of Things" and invasive data collection predates modern concerns about Alexa and Siri. The segment connects these historical revelations to Google's recent legal settlements over private recordings.

Jack Posobiec joins the program to thank Alex Jones for his early support in his career, recalling how Jones sent him his first professional microphone when he was starting out. Posobiec criticizes the "media caricature" of Jones, describing him instead as a generous mentor who has helped many people in the independent media space. Jones dismisses the praise, stating he simply recognized Posobiec's talent and the importance of getting more "smart guys" on the air.

Jack Posobiec expresses gratitude to Alex Jones for helping him start his career in 2016. He recounts how Jones sent him his first professional microphone when he was just a "guy in a spare bedroom." Posobiec defends Jones against his public image, stating that Jones does a lot of helpful work behind the scenes.

A caller suggests CNN might use Trump's past support for vaccines against him to alienate his base. Jones then performs a live demonstration by turning off his own studio microphone to show that Trump can still be heard by Biden and the moderators even if the broadcast audio is cut. He encourages Trump to speak directly to Biden regardless of the mute button.

Alex Jones recounts his grandfathers' service in World War II while Ye begins to express admiration for Adolf Hitler. Ye claims that Hitler invented highways and the microphone used by musicians, arguing that every human being has something of value to offer. Jones attempts to provide historical context regarding German inventors in Texas while Ye discusses the suppression of African American history.