Workers Get Less While Culture Wars Get Louder | Filtered with TJ Walker

Workers Get Less While Culture Wars Get Louder | Filtered with TJ Walker

Author: TJ Walker September 8, 2026 Duration: 14:02

American workers are producing more, but receiving a smaller share of the economic rewards. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ looks at the shrinking labor share of the U.S. economy, record corporate profits, stagnant worker pay, and the political culture wars that keep voters focused on everything except one basic question: Who gets the money?

TJ also takes on the strange distrust of DEET, asking why some people who say they “follow the science” suddenly reject decades of scientific evidence when the subject is insect repellent. From mosquitoes and Lyme disease to confirmation bias and “natural” alternatives, he breaks down the difference between a personal preference and a scientific claim.

Then, Donald Trump and Michael Cohen are back together. After years of public attacks, criminal cases, testimony, prison, and Cohen helping prosecutors build cases against Trump, Cohen is once again calling Trump “boss” while seeking a presidential pardon. TJ examines the remarkable reunion, what Cohen has, and has not, recanted, and why forgiveness looks very different when one person has the power to erase your federal conviction.

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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.
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