Trump’s Higher Prices, GOP Ignorance & Texas AI Censorship

Trump’s Higher Prices, GOP Ignorance & Texas AI Censorship

Author: TJ Walker August 19, 2026 Duration: 32:33

Donald Trump’s economic record is under attack after Senator Jon Ossoff highlighted rising prices for gas, diesel, coffee, and ground beef. TJ Walker examines the numbers—and offers a brutally sarcastic defense of why higher prices might supposedly be good for Americans.

The episode also looks at a newly appointed South Carolina senator who admitted she was not informed about Taiwan, the South China Sea, or national security, raising questions about political qualifications and the hypocrisy surrounding attacks on DEI.

Finally, Texas Tech’s AI-assisted curriculum review is creating concerns about ideological censorship and academic freedom. Could restrictions involving sexual orientation and gender identity make it harder for professors to teach the Holocaust, slavery, Jim Crow, and other uncomfortable parts of American history?

Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for independent political commentary, satire, media criticism, and analysis of the stories shaping American politics.

#FilteredWithTJWalker #TJWalker #DonaldTrump #JonOssoff #TexasTech #PoliticalSatire #PoliticalCommentary #USPolitics #AcademicFreedom #AICensorship

Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ Walker, Donald Trump, Jon Ossoff, Trump prices, cost of living, inflation, gas prices, coffee prices, ground beef prices, South Carolina politics, Republican Party, national security, political incompetence, DEI hypocrisy, Texas Tech, AI curriculum review, AI censorship, academic freedom, Holocaust education, history censorship, gender identity, sexual orientation, Greg Abbott, political satire, political commentary, US politics, current events


Every day, the news cycle delivers a torrent of information, but making sense of it requires a particular skill. Filtered with TJ Walker applies the principles of clear communication directly to current events, offering a distinct perspective on the stories shaping our world. Host TJ Walker, a seasoned media trainer and commentator, doesn't just recount headlines; he analyzes how news is presented, why certain narratives take hold, and what the underlying messages mean for your career and business decisions. This podcast serves as a daily analysis of news, business, and culture, deliberately stripping away the jargon and political spin to reveal the core truths. You'll hear direct breakdowns of major announcements from global leaders, explorations of technological shifts like artificial intelligence, and examinations of cultural trends, all through the lens of how information is crafted and conveyed. The goal is to leave you with actionable insights, helping you not only comprehend complex topics but also communicate about them more effectively in your own professional life. Tuning into this podcast means moving past the surface noise to gain a clearer, more practical understanding of the forces that matter.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Filtered with TJ Walker
Podcast Episodes
Scott Bessent's Big Lie: Why Wage Growth Doesn't Pay the Rent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:42
Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says America’s K-shaped economy is ending because wages are growing faster for lower-income workers. But ordinary Americans do not experience the economy through spreadsheets, they…
Socialism vs. Communism: The Debate America Keeps Getting Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:52
Republicans warn that socialism is taking over America, but Social Security, Medicare, public schools, fire departments, roads, and government-backed mortgages are already part of everyday American life. TJ Walker examin…
NYC’s Affordability Scam: Who Really Pays for Government Promises? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:29
In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ breaks down the New York City affordability contradiction: politicians promise to make life cheaper for working families while protecting expensive government payrolls, over…
Your Days Off Aren't Days Off, Big Tech Made Sure of That [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:54
This week on Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ asks a simple Fourth of July question: are you really taking a vacation, or are you just working for Big Tech for free?If your holiday is spent scrolling TikTok, Instagram, Facebo…