Blunt Force Truth show

Blunt Force Truth

Summary: Emmy-winning Game show legend Chuck Woolery joins forces with polymath and serial entrepreneur Mark Young to tackle the toughest issues of the day, without the usual angry white guy banter. Part talk show, part Ted Talk, Blunt Force Truth features Chuck and Mark exploring topics one at a time by pulling back the curtain, setting aside the political rhetoric and laying out the truth using science, research and hard facts.

Podcasts:

 BFT – Weekly Wrap-Up 19-03 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:26

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Make Micro-Aggressions Great Again, Facebook Hospital Data, California Signs, Lefty Google and Jim Carrey Sucks at Painting.

 Schumer Shutdown Day 25 – Episode 395 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:55

On this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark start off by discussing the current government shutdown and battle over the border wall in Washington DC. They explain why the shutdown has been much shorter than reported and why cutting out nonessential employees would be beneficial. Chuck and Mark talk about the media’s meltdown over President Trump feeding fast food to the Clemson football team. The media called it racist, which leads them into a few other recent meltdowns by the media and their ridiculous claims. They continue by discussing the left’s war against masculinity and their claims of masculinity being a mental disability. They discuss how media has made men look wimpy and pathetic, and how it has convinced young men that they should act like that. Chuck and Mark finish up today’s show by discussing some of the radical regulations that are causing harmful consequences. They explain how regulations do not fix the behaviors of people who are causing the real issues. Blunt Force Truth fans: Don’t forget to leave us a voicemail for your chance to have your voice heard on a future show. https://bluntforcetruth.com/voicemail/ Also, check out the store on our website to get your own Blunt Force Truth gear. https://store.bluntforcetruth.com/  

 A Hero Speaks the Truth – an Interview with Kris Paronto – Episode 394 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:56

Chuck Woolery and Mark Young are joined by Benghazi hero Kris Paronto. Kris joins Chuck and Mark to discuss some of the events surrounding Benghazi and share more about what he has been doing recently. They start off by talking about confidence and being given the “hero” tag. Kris explains why he does not see himself as a hero and still thinks it’s strange when he is recognized in public. Chuck and Mark share some thoughts on why that is different than today’s younger generations. Mark moves the conversation into the events in Benghazi that almost cost Kris his life. Kris shares more about being abandoned by our government in a time of crisis and how military assets were available in the area but never accessed by the government. Also, Chuck and Mark ask Kris about his thoughts on our involvement in the middle east. He shares his experiences that illustrate why we should not be intervening. Kris adds that when we do get involved, we do not go in with intention of fixing the issue as quickly as possible. They finish up by discussing what Kris has been doing lately. They learn more about his latest book and newest series that will be released soon. Kris also shares more about his tactical weapons training that he has been doing across the country and what the classes offer. More about Kris Paronto: Kris Paronto – “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles – is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world. Mr. Paronto was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Mr. Paronto’s story is told in the book 13 Hours, written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members. Mr. Paronto was born in Alamosa, Colorado, and obtained his Associate Degree from Dixie College (now Dixie State University) in St. George, Utah, Bachelor’s Degree from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado, and master’s degree from The University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served 4 years in the US Army and an additional 4 years in the US Army National Guard reaching the rank of Sergeant, then become a commissioned officer in 2003. He started contracting for Blackwater Security Consulting in 2003 and continued to deploy on various security contracts, including the Global Response Staff until 2013. Mr. Paronto has been involved in security operations in hostile environments for over 10 years. His team’s involvement with the September 11th, 2012 attack on the US special mission in Benghazi, Libya, was paramount in the saving of US lives and assets. He is a proven leader, teammate and friend to those who have deployed with him, and a devout father to three children. Connect with Kris Paronto: Website(s): www.KrisTantoParonto.com www.BattlelineTactical.com Facebook: @krisparonto13 Instagram: @official_kris_tanto_paronto

 BFT – Weekly Wrap-Up 19-02 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:22

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Breakdown for the Wall, Radical New York, Netflix Censorship, Jerry's Tax Land and Pocahontas 2020.

 The Children Running the Democratic Party – Episode 393 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:19

On this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Rusty Humphries is filling in for Chuck and Mark. Rusty discusses the border security crisis that has been created by the loopholes in our immigration laws. He explains why the Democrats’ unwillingness to budge on funding the border wall is the true reason that the government shutdown has not ended. Rusty continues to explain why the Democratic party is being run by children, not adults with the nation’s best interests in mind. While doing so, he discusses some of the unrealistic expectations that our society has developed. He also covers a number of recent news headlines and shares clips of the news coverage to go along with the stories.

 The Truth Speaks for Itself – An Interview with James O’Keefe – Episode 392 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:21

On this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck Woolery and Mark Young are joined by award-winning journalist James O’Keefe. James shares more about Project Veritas and some of their recent work, and he discusses some of the obstacles in media today. They talk about the importance of investigative journalism and why many people do not want government to be exposed. James explains the importance of getting the mainstream media to cover corruption and how we are in a cultural war for information. They move into why the Republican party folds to the media. They discuss Republicans’ need to be liked by the mainstream media and fear of standing up the media’s attacks. Chuck, Mark and James talk about the lack of moral courage in Washington and their unwillingness to use their voice. Chuck and Mark ask James about some of the things he’s had to go through because of his journalism work. James explains the countless lawsuits that he has had to endure and how the government is using the litigation as a weapon. They wrap-up the show by discussing the attacks James has endured, like those from Mueller’s special counsel. James explains that surviving attacks from many directions is part of exposing the truth. More About James O’Keefe: James O'Keefe is an award-winning journalist and writer.  He is the founder and President of Project Veritas, a non-profit organization, and Project Veritas Action dedicated to investigating corruption, dishonesty, waste and fraud in both public and private institutions. O’Keefe’s investigations have prompted voter ID laws, federal and state investigations, arrests, the defunding of ACORN, and the removal of two NPR executives. In 2013, O’Keefe authored New York Times bestseller, Breakthrough: Our Guerilla War to Expose Fraud and Save Democracy and in 2018 authored American Pravda: My Fight for the Truth in the Era of Fake News. In 2016, O’Keefe’s investigation into the Clinton campaign was mentioned in one of the presidential debates and led to the removal of two Clinton operatives. In 2017, O'Keefe investigated the media itself, exposing ratings-driven coverage at CNN and bias at The New York Times. His 2018 investigations into Twitter exposed "shadowbanning." He also released undercover video of "the resistance" within the federal government, prompting responses and job losses from the DOJ, DOS, GAO and HHS. Recent investigations into US Senate and Gubernatorial races in Tennessee, Missouri, North Dakota, Arizona, Florida and Texas have prompted responses from candidate, widespread local media coverage, and the termination of campaign staff. Connect with James O’Keefe: Twitter: @jamesokeefeiii and @Project_Veritas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectVeritas/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefeiii/

 BFT – Weekly Wrap-Up 19-01 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:54

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, White House Christmas Dinner, The White Ticket and Alec Baldwin on Trump.

 2018 Blunt Force Truth Retrospective- Ep. 391 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:32

As 2018 comes to an end, we recall with joy the great guests and interesting discussions we had this year. To share those with you, we have gathered some of our favorite moments of 2018 in this episode. Also, we want to thank all our fans, listeners and sponsors. We appreciate your kind words, messages and support as we strive to bring you an alternative to the mainstream media, as well as in-depth discussions on topics not covered other places. We are driven to be better by all of you. While never know what a new year will bring, know that we will continue to bring you the truth and fight to protect our Constitution in 2019. Please continue to follow us and help us get the truth out to more of our fellow patriots. From everyone at Blunt Force Truth: We wish you a happy and healthy new year! Don’t be shy! We love to hear from our fans and followers. You can reach us on Twitter, Facebook, through our website, or leave us a voicemail. You can leave us a voicemail by clicking the link. https://bluntforcetruth.com/voicemail/ Also, check out the store on our website to get your own Blunt Force Truth gear. https://store.bluntforcetruth.com/

 BFT – Weekly Wrap-Up 18-52 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:54

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Christmas Eve, Christmas Message, Insurance, Holiday Security and Trump Worldwide.

 Negotiations for Our Future – An Interview with Chris Voss – Episode 390 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:11:49

On this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark are joined by Chris Voss. Chris spent 24 years working for the FBI as the lead international kidnapping negotiator and is a bestselling author. He has some great insight into President Trump’s negotiation tactics and our nation’s foreign relations. They start off today’s show by discussing President Trump’s willingness to get his hands dirty and do the negotiations himself. Their explanation includes his hard nose tactics and maintaining relationships with our allies. Mark asks if Republicans are good negotiators, and they expand on this to discuss the differences between Republicans, Democrats and President Trump. They break down some of Trump’s key negotiations during his presidency. Also, Chuck and Mark ask Chris about planning a negotiation and how he approached each situation. Chuck and Mark related some of the approaches Chris used to the President’s negotiations for the border wall and immigration. They finish up by getting a short lesson on the tactics Chris used during his career. Chuck and Mark ask him about some of the ways these tactics can eliminate tense situations in everyday life. Also, Chris explains how many hurt themselves during a negotiation. More about Chris Voss: Chris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national bestseller Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It, which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. A 24-year veteran of the FBI, Chris retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator. Drawing on his experience in high-stakes negotiations, his company specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Their negotiation methodology focuses on discovering the “Black Swans,” small pieces of information that have a huge effect on an outcome. Chris and his team have helped companies secure and close better deals, save money and solve internal communication problems. Chris has been featured in TIME, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, Fortune, The Washington Post, SUCCESS Magazine, Squawk Box, CNN, ABC News and more. Connect with Chris: Website: http://blackswangroup.wpengine.com/ Twitter: @VossNegotiation Facebook: @ChrisVossNegotiation LinkedIn: @ChristopherVoss Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended

 Blunt Force Truth Christmas Special – Episode 389 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:46

On this special holiday episode, Chuck Woolery tells the real story of Christmas. We wish all of our listeners a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

 BFT – Weekly Wrap-Up 18-51 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:54

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Progressive Court, Trump & Russia, PC Dictators, Green New Deal and First Amendment Win.

 Trump Troubles – Episode 388 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:43

As Chuck is currently in our nation’s capital for the White House Christmas Party, Mark is joined by Rusty Humphries for today’s show. They start by discussing the Trump Administration backing down from a government shutdown over border wall funding, as well as the possible routes that President Trump can still take to secure funding. Mark and Rusty move on to the censorship of conservatives on social media and other platforms. They discuss the issue with creating an alternative social media platform and why the current alternatives have not been successful. Mark also explains how tech companies can get around some of the laws protecting citizens from being censored. Don’t worry, Mark still covers the latest antics from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The guys move into discussing what is happening to our military and how members of our military are treated. They discuss the harsh treatment of true American heroes and the free passes for those who disgraced our nation. Rusty explained how political correctness has weakened our military and why it is critical that it is taken out of our military. They also discuss the left’s claims that it is not possible for a nation’s government to be weaponized or used to target citizens. They discuss the newly elected New York Attorney General’s claims to destroy President Trump and his family. Mark and Rusty finish up the show by discussing the recent ruling on Obamacare and why we need to rethink health insurance. Mark explains why people need to take their health more seriously and think about insurance as protection from catastrophic cost or incidents. They also explain why health insurance needs to be priced out like car insurance.

 Democrats: The Party of Hypocrisy, Elitism and Deception – Episode 387 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:06:32

Chuck and Mark have a long list of topics to discuss on today’s show. Chuck starts off by telling a story about how President Trump purchased Mar-a-Lago and had to battle with the Palm Beach elites that pushed back on his every move. Chuck explains how it was no different than what President Trump is dealing with in Washington and being an outsider. They continue to discuss the liberal media’s comment of “the only good Republican is a dead Republican.” They talk about how the media completely changes their thoughts on Republicans when they pass away to look compassionate. Also, they talk about Bernie Sanders’s hypocrisy of using a private jet while he is ranting about global warming. Chuck and Mark also touch on the “green” technology and how they do not consider the future problems this technology will create. Chuck and Mark continue to discuss Mueller’s investigation and the case referred to the DOJ for criminal activity against the Podesta’s and a Clinton Lawyer. Mark explains why President Trump – or any past president or family member – will never see time in prison. Chuck explains why Mueller’s investigation is just a diversion and a political witch hunt. They explore what “voter harvesting” is and how California’s voting laws allow for Democrats to flip an election after the polls close. This moves into the prison reform bill that has lost support from Democrats looking to use it as a running point for the 2020 Presidential Election. They finish up today’s show by discussing Harvard’s attack on men and masculinity by trying to ban single sex fraternities. Chuck and Mark discuss the sanctions placed on students that remain part of a fraternity and how some fraternities have been exempt from this rule. Don’t forget! Leave us a voicemail for the chance to have it played on a future episode. You can do so by clicking the link. https://bluntforcetruth.com/voicemail/ Also, check out the store on our website to get your own Blunt Force Truth gear. https://store.bluntforcetruth.com/  

 BFT – Weekly Wrap-Up 18-50 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:00

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Streep, Behar, Milano; Stealth RINOs; Overpriced Science Experiments; and Clinton Tour.

Comments

Login or signup comment.