Journalist and filmmaker Jorge Ventura joins Stephen Kent and Jacob Rich for a conversation about his documentary "Cartelville, USA" and why the illegal drug trade continues to thrive in California. Subscribe to Rightly and catch more details about the episode below. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00 Episode Start 00:48 “Cartelville USA” trai…

Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson joins Stephen Kent and Jacob Rich to talk about coronavirus hysteria, vaccine mandates, big tech censorship, and if it's possible to have an honest conversation about COVID-19. Subscribe to Rightly and catch more details about the episode below. Make sure to sign up for Unfettered, our new newsletter, av…

YouTuber Vaush joins Right Now to talk about the purpose of the socialist movement, if only white people can be white supremacists, and why you can't call everyone you disagree with a fascist. Subscribe to Rightly and catch more details about the episode below. Make sure to sign up for Unfettered, our new newsletter, available now. Newsletter signu…

Sex and lifestyle content creator Arielle Scarcella joins Right Now to talk about leaving an "abusive relationship" with the left. Subscribe to Rightly and catch more details about the episode below. Make sure to sign up for Unfettered, our new newsletter, available now. Newsletter signup: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/rightlyaj/issues/right-now-…

On a new "Right Now," Stephen sits down with Karlyn Borysenko for a conversation about Critical Race Theory in education, cameras in the classroom, and if it's possible to fix the public school system. Subscribe to Rightly and catch more details about the episode below. Make sure to sign up for Unfettered, our new newsletter, available now. Newslet…

In this bonus segment from "Right Now," Brad Polumbo talks with Rightly contributor Nate Hochman about his experience at the National Conservatism Conference that featured speakers like Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Ted Cruz. Subscribe to Rightly and make sure to sign up for Unfettered, our new newsletter available now. Newsletter signup: https://www.g…

"Star Wars" can help fix our real-world politics. Just ask Stephen Kent. In this episode of "Right Now," Stephen is interviewed by political comedian Andrew Heaton about his new book, "How the Force Can Fix the World: Lessons on Life, Liberty, and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away." Watch as Andrew and Stephen discuss how lessons from "Star War…

Why do political debates perform so well on Twitch? Will life be any better for us in the Metaverse? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Dylan Burns, a popular Twitch streamer and political consultant, and Shoshana Weissmann of the R Street Institute, to discuss why left-leaning individuals do better on Twitch than those …

What is the Texas abortion law SB-8, why is the Supreme Court getting involved, and how will this impact abortion rights across the country? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Kat Murti of Feminists for Liberty and Nate Hochman, ISI Fellow at the National Review and Rightly contributor, to discuss their respective stance…

Did libertarianism put America on the road to ruin? And did the conservative movement losing fights like that of same-sex marriage, really put us on the slippery slope to transgender ideology being the norm? This week we’re talking to Declan Leary of The American Conservative magazine, about why he wants to see libertarians cast out of the Republic…

Mark Pellegrino is a unique actor in modern Hollywood. For a guy who has played Lucifer (Supernatural) and an abusive ex (Dexter), you could call him something of a unicorn for his politics. Pellegrino is a committed Objectivist, an adherent of Ayn Rand and the founder of the American Capitalist Party. He believes deeply that emotion, altruism, and…

The bad news is that a lot of today's popular comedy still makes sure to apease the woke left. The good news is that more and more people are becoming anti-woke, and that there is a bright future for conservative comedy. On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with comedian Lou Perez to discuss socialist comedy; the Pandora Papers…

In an interview from "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen and Brad Polumbo sit down with Sen. Rand Paul to discuss his views on the COVID-19 vaccine, government mandates, the long-lasting effects of lockdowns, and more. For background information related to this conversation with Senator Rand Paul, we'd like to include links to resources mentione…

Is it possible to ever see the world and its events free from your own personal distractions or biases? What is "political mindfulness" and how can we practice it in our day-to-day lives? In this episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Shaun Cammack of The Narratives Project to discuss how social media skews our political a…

Why are some people targeted by Cancel Culture and others are ignored? Will free speech and opinion ever be able to exist peacefully on the internet? On the latest episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Gothix and Nick Gillespie of Reason magazine to discuss why some people become prime targets for Cancel Culture; the ongo…

Is there any generation that deserves more blame for the current state of our world? Is there anything that Boomers and Zoomers can learn from each other? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Hannah Cox of the Foundation for Economic Education and Larry Sharpe, former candidate for New York Governor, to discuss the generat…

There's the narrative you've probably heard about the opioid crisis. And then there's the truth about what's actually happening. On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with policy analyst Jacob Rich and Shoshana Weissmann of the R Street Institute to discuss whether Big Pharma or the federal government is to blame for the opioid …

It's uncertain what the future holds for Afghanistan. But what is certain is that the US will continue to embrace militarism in the years to come. On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Abby Hall Blanco, co-author of "Manufacturing Militarism," Fiona Harrigan of Reason magazine, and Brad Polumbo of the Foundation for Economi…

Would you prefer a reassuring lie about the situation in Afghanistan? Or an uncomfortable truth? In the latest episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Fiona Harrigan of Reason magazine to discuss the US withdrawal from Afghanistan; the rise of the Taliban; the media's partisan divide between getting Americans out vs. gettin…

Is redemption possible for individuals like Ryan Adams and Andrew Cuomo who were the subject of #MeToo allegations? How should react when individuals are accused of sexual misconduct and other inappropriate behavior? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Liz Wolfe of Reason magazine and Katie Herzog of the Blocked and Repor…

What can we do to help those who are in harm's way in Afghanistan? Is it possible for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to accurately inform the public about the true threat of COVID-19? And what is at stake if we don't break out of our "emergency governance" mindset? On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down…

Let's get this straight: Cancel Culture is real. Online mobs are dangerous. And people need to know what to do to help avoid them. On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Gothix, a popular YouTuber and host of the new Right Now series "Cancel This!", to discuss mob mentality, growing wokeism in Marvel, Star Wars, a…

It's a Republic if you can keep it. Not if Mark Zuckerberg can. On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Robby Soave of Reason magazine and writer Nate Hochman for a conversation about how much of a threat Facebook, Twitter, and Google pose to our democracy; if and how we should amend Section 230; the murky area of who gets to…

What is causing the surge of crime in San Francisco? Should we be taking Caitlyn Jenner's gubernatorial run seriously? And what can be made of Brandi Love's controversial appearance at a Turning Point USA conference? On a new Right Now, Stephen and co-host Brad Polumbo sit down with Nuance Bro, a YouTuber dedicated to getting to the truth no matter…

There's no top-down solution to the growing influence of socialism in the US. Meaningful change can only happen if individuals fight for it, says Daniel Di Martino. A policy analyst and the guest this week on "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Di Martino has experienced the hazards of socialist regimes firsthand. In a wide-ranging conversation, Kent an…

If you're a parent looking to raise your daughter with strong conservative values, you may want to listen to Michelle Easton. The president of the Clare Booth Luce Policy Institute, former Education Department appointee by both President Reagan and President Bush, and author of "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter," Easton is the guest this week o…

There are plenty of conservatives who want to fight climate change. But how can Republicans create environmental policies that resonate with red state voters? On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Benji Backer, the founder and president of the American Conservation Coalition, for a conversation about why today's …

Is toxic masculinity actually a thing? Does one need to be god fearing to be manly? And how and where will today's young men learn about the virtues of masculinity? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Spencer Klavan, host of the Young Heretics podcast, and Emma Ayers, Managing Editor at Young Voices, for a conversation ab…

What steps must be taken to improve the immigration system? How can we hold government elites accountable? On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Saurabh Sharma, President of the American Moment, for a wide-ranging discussion about the current (unfortunate) crop of elites in Washington, the faults within US immigr…

If UFOs land on Earth carrying aliens, would they be peaceful, or would we need to call Sigourney Weaver to come defend the planet? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Andrew Heaton of The Political Orphanage podcast and journalist Liz Wolfe at Reason magazine to discuss the media's skyrocketing interest in UFOs, whether …

Will the divide between red and blue America ever close? Could changing the Constitution using Article V provide a path? Rock band frontman Phil Labonte joins us to talk about the possibilities and a little about his music. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00​​​​​ Episode Start 00:10 Dreaming of a red-blue divorce in America 02:10 Holy Cow! It’…

The public school system has made chaotic decisions over the course of the pandemic that, frankly, screwed over parents and students. But families can still take their kids' educations into their own hands. On this episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Corey DeAngelis, National Director of Research at the American Federat…

Critical Race Theory is permeating higher education, media, and corporate America. Can it be stopped? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen is joined by Christian Watson, a journalist and YouTuber, and Adam Coleman, author of "Black Victim to Black Victor," for a discussion about finding a critical race theory definition, if CRT's practit…

Have the unemployment numbers for women during the pandemic been as dire as the media claims? Should we be creating more work-from-home jobs for women, or giving more choices to women about the type of work they can pursue? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Elizabeth Nolan Brown and Kat Murti, the founders of Feminists …

Does woke capitalism help or hurt a company's bottom line? Do we even have true capitalism or free markets anymore? On "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Shoshana Weissmann and Hannah Cox of the Foundation for Economic Education for a discussion about woke capitalism, if it works, and if it's here to stay. Listen as they discuss …

Why can't we sue cops? What is a "fair" sentence for #DerekChauvin? And why do White liberals act as if they know what is best for Black Americans? On "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen is joined by co-host Brad Polumbo and Olivia Rondeau, a popular YouTuber and Conservatarian, for a wide-ranging discussion about how to improve #policing, the d…

#CancelCulture is a problematic internet phenomenon. But there are ways that people can fight back against it. On "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen is joined by Gothix, a popular YouTuber and streamer who was canceled in 2019 after voicing her opinion on a casting decision for an upcoming Disney remake. Watch their discussion about viral mob b…

What does a post-God country look like? Look around, Q-Anon and Critical Race Theory didn’t come from nowhere. This week on “Right Now with Stephen Kent,” Stephen is joined by guest political comedian Andrew Heaton and co-host Shoshana Weissmann to discuss the decline in participation in religion over the generations, how politics are reshaping the…

Are 1 billion Americans needed to keep America prosperous and competitive on the world stage? This week, Stephen Kent is joined by Matt Yglesias, co-founder of Vox, founder of the "Slow Boring" Substack, and author of One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger. Watch as Stephen, Matt, and Wadi Gaitan of The LIBRE Initiative, discuss the mi…

Why are health agencies still pushing dire COVID messaging instead of offering practical guidance? What are both Republicans and Democrats overlooking on the immigration reform debate? And what do legacy journalists have against platforms like Substack and Clubhouse? Liz Wolfe, Staff Editor at Reason, joins host Stephen Kent this week on “Right Now…

Why did the GOP fail to put up a fight against Biden's rescue package? What are the benefits of Universal Basic Income? And do Marvel's Avengers need a GoFundMe? On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," guest Zaid Jilani joins host Stephen Kent and co-host Brad Polumbo to discuss why Republicans today fight culture wars instead of address…

Thought those Tom Cruise deepfake videos were hilarious? Chris Ume, the creator of them, has his own thoughts on the technology. In this special interview, Ume sat down with host Stephen Kent and co-host Shoshanna Weissmann to discuss the fun and potential peril of deepfake technology. Most importantly, he tells you how you can spot one.…

How can the right appeal to immigrants? What policies need to be revamped to include the immigrant population? Watch as host Stephen Kent, co-host Shoshana Weissmann, and guest Daniel Di Martino discuss how our leaders and institutions can reach immigrant populations. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00 Episode Start 00:08 GOP getting its act t…

At what point do identity politics become toxic? Is it ever possible to find common ground with those of opposing viewpoints? Listen as Stephen Kent, co-host Brad Polumbo, and guest Zuri Davis discuss whether political barriers can be broken. --- Content of This Episode ---- 03:20 Meet the multifaceted Zuri Davis 05:00 The Equality Act – it’s compl…

What is there to be hopeful for in our politics? And what do "Star Wars" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" have to do with it? Watch as Stephen Kent, co-host Brad Polumbo, and guest Spencer Klavan discuss if we're going to rally around a politics of hope. Episode Reading List: Against the Blackpill (The American Mind) https://americanmind.org/salvo/…

Stephen Kent, a leader at Young Voices since 2017, hosts the inaugural episode of Right Now, the first show from Rightly. Co-host Shoshana Weissmann and guest Albert Eisenberg talk with Stephen about the future of the Republican party and opportunities for it to expand. ---Content of this Episode --- 00:00 Why it’s time for “Right Now” 04:30 Rememb…