Topic: The Revenant

Roger Avary compares The Revenant and The Martian, noting that while both involve survival in isolation, the former is driven by revenge and the latter by forgiveness. He argues that modern television, such as Game of Thrones, relies on "cheap tricks" of extreme violence to stimulate the audience's serotonin levels. Avary suggests that true artistic mastery lies in pushing the "ceiling of forgiveness" rather than escalating gore.

Alex Jones critiques a speech by President Joe Biden regarding the history of hate in America, arguing that the West is unfairly demonized despite being among the first to ban slavery. Jones references the film *The Revenant* to argue that all human groups have historical conflicts. He concludes by urging listeners to purchase immune-boosting supplements from the InfoWars Store to keep the network solvent.

In a historical aside, the host discusses the brutal reality of the American frontier and tribal warfare, citing the film "The Revenant" as a depiction of the era's violence. He argues against modern "romanticized" views of history, noting that his own ancestors faced high mortality rates and engaged in tribal conflicts that were common to all human groups.