The Problem with Environmentalism, and Why a Recession is Definitely Coming, with Second Thought's JT Chapman

The Problem with Environmentalism, and Why a Recession is Definitely Coming, with Second Thought's JT Chapman

Author: MintPress News July 5, 2023 Duration: 49:40
It ain’t easy being a YouTuber—at least, not a political one. The platform is a giant, Byzantine organization filled with secret rules and algorithms that content creators constantly fall afoul of. This is especially true for radical voices, who are incessantly shadowbanned and suppressed by the Google-owned platform. One person who has broken through the algorithmic barriers better than almost anyone is JT Chapman, host of the Second Thought channel. Chapman makes engaging video essays about...

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Duration: 59:09
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Duration: 1:09:12
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