The Topic of Truth

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with Brett Johnson, formerly the United States’ most wanted cyber criminal, now a public speaker and expert on cyber security. They discuss the nurturing of a child into a criminal, the compartmentalization of guilt, the psychology of exploitation, the creation of the precursor to the dark web, and what caused Johnson to walk away completely.   Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, escaped from prison, and … he built the first organized cybercrime community, Shadowcrew. Shadowcrew was a precursor to today's darknet and darknet markets, and it laid the foundation for the way modern cybercrime channels operate today. Johnson was sentenced to 90 months in Federal Prison. End of story? Not hardly. Brett found redemption through his sister, his wife Michele, and finally the FBI. He was given the chance to turn his life around. He took it. Today, Brett is considered one of the leading authorities on cybercrime, identity theft, and cybersecurity on the planet. He works hard to protect businesses and consumers from the type of person he used to be.     - Links -   For Brett Johnson:   On X https://twitter.com/gollumfun?lang=en   On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gollumfun/   The Brett Johnson Show (website)  https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com/   The Brett Johnson Show (youtube) https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Dec 20232h 11min

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with public speaker and mental health advocate Aaron Stark. You might recognize Aaron’s name from his deeply impactful TED Talk, “I was almost a school shooter.” They walk through his life story and discuss the all-too-real result of deep parental trauma, the psychology of abuse that shapes self loathing and self harm, the drivers that nearly pushed Aaron from victim into monster, and the real, tangible act of kindness that saved lives.   Aaron Stark was almost a school shooter. As a dark and destructive teen, Stark almost committed a terrible attack. Today he is a happy father of four, and he wants to do all he can to help anyone on that path to find a way into the light again and to see that they matter.   After watching the news coverage of the Parkland school shootings, Stark wrote an open letter, “I was almost a school shooter.” This was sent to local news 9KUSA in Denver and was the feature story on “Next with Kyle Clark.” This story gained national attention and over 17 million views in a very short time, which propelled him into a life of activism for mental wellness awareness. He has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC and has published an article in the Washington Post. These features were followed by his viral TEDx talk, “I Was Almost a School Shooter” that currently has over 14 million views and is shown in schools, colleges, and universities, all the way up to the Dept. of Education.     - Links -   For Aaron Stark:   Instagram https://instagram.com/aarongstark79?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aaron.stark1313?mibextid=eHce3h   Youtube https://youtube.com/@aaronstarkauthor?si=1uJFYkVDysFuWETz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Dec 20231h 40min

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with historian and author Niall Ferguson. They discuss the historical and deeply mythological precedent of world-ending narratives, how the global doomsday ethos abdicates local responsibility while empowering the elite class, the out-of-control gigantism plaguing our administrative states today, and how we might strive to deal with genuine tragedy morally, religiously, and with humility.   Niall Ferguson is a Scottish-American historian, author, columnist, TV presenter, and academic. He is the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University, as well as a senior fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. Ferguson has written many books, such as “Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World,” “Colossus: The Rise and Fall of the American Empire,” “The Square and the Tower,” and most recently, “Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe,” which has been shortlisted for the Lionel Gelber prize.     - Links -   For Niall Ferguson:   Website https://www.niallferguson.com/   Doom (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Doom-Politics-Catastrophe-Niall-Ferguson/dp/0593297377   On X https://twitter.com/nfergus?lang=en   On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@niallferguson5684/videos   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Dec 20231h 5min

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with researcher, professor, and author, Dr. Sarah Hill. They break down sex-based differences in regret, competition, and academia; the balance between life exposure and safeguarding when raising a child; the practice of “mate-choice copying” among women; and why our hormones are a foundational part not just of our physical makeup, but also of who we are and who we have the potential to become.   Dr. Sarah E. Hill is a researcher and professor at TCU and author of “This is your brain on birth control: the surprising science of women, hormones, and the law of unintended consequences”. In addition to being at the forefront of research on women’s sexual psychology, Sarah is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and media expert in the area of women’s hormones and sexual psychology.     - Links -   For Dr. Sarah Hill:   Website http://www.sarahehill.com   On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/?hl=en   On X https://twitter.com/sarahehillphd?lang=en   On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahehillphd2/   “Your Brain on Birth Control” (Book)  https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0593713915/ref=asc_df_0593713915/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658806742010&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8951630360526719621&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013185&hvtargid=pla-2188306336691&psc=1&mcid=7d514ad8aff23a3b83c3018ff98076d9  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Dec 20232h 1min

Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with the 46th governor of Florida and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. They discuss his working-class upbringing, the fundamentals of team building, the drastic need for government reduction, and how Florida might work as a national blueprint post 2024.   Ron DeSantis is an American politician in the Republican party. He is a veteran from the U.S. Navy and is currently serving as the 46th governor of Florida (since 2019). DeSantis was initially a member of Congress elected in 2012, 2014, and 2016. He was a founding member of the Freedom Caucus, a Right-wing congressional caucus formed by conservatives and Tea Party members alike. DeSantis was an avid supporter of Donald Trump during his first campaign and is now running squarely against him for the 2024 presidential elections.     - Links -   For Ron DeSantis:   On X https://twitter.com/RonDeSantis?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor   On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rondesantisfl   On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flgovrondesantis/   Campaign site https://rondesantis.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Dec 20231h

Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down in-person with recently “canceled” comedian Matt Rife. They discuss the incident in question, his viral response, the prominence of crowd work in his act, his early career start at the age of 15, the innovative use of social media to build his name, and the real reason he remains unapologetic for having a sense of humor.   Matthew Steven Rife was born in 1995 and is an American stand up comedian and actor. He started early, entering a school talent show at the age of 14 after being encouraged by a friend. Finding this to be a success, he went professional the next year at age 15. Using TikTok, he managed to consistently go viral with his stand up and "red flag" crowd work. He then entered the arena full time, using social media to grow his name before producing three straight-to-YouTube comedy specials from 2021 to 2023. This year, he debuted his first Netflix special, "Natural Selection."     - Links -   For Matt Rife:   On X https://x.com/mattrife?s=20   On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mKA8JTOCeodl9bEK7w42Q   On Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_rife?lang=en     Full Specials:   “Only Fans” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzgFwZEAHZQ   “Matthew Steven Rife” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AwsR1iqsuE   “Walking Red Flag”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HkmMXprPwI&t=768s   Watch “Natural Selection” on Netflix now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Nov 20231h 13min

Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with the Secretary General of Great Arab Minds, His Excellency Saeed Al Nazari. They discuss the origins of the United Arab Emirates, how the Abraham Accords and a Tri-Faith system have taken effect and opened dialogue, the projects spearheaded by Saeed for the education, entrepreneurialism and empowerment of young Emiratees, and why the unique vision and strong values of the UAE have lifted the country to unimaginable heights in only half a century.   ​​His Excellency Saeed Al Nazari is the Secretary General of Great Arab Minds. He is also spearheading Transformational Projects and Creative Affairs at the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in addition to the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Development Center and the Arab Strategy Forum.     - Links -   For His Excellency Saeed Al Nazari:   On Instagram https://instagram.com/saeedalnazari?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==   On X https://x.com/SaeedAlnazari?s=20   On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedalnazari?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Nov 20231h 39min

Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with Save Canada organizers Josh and Nick Alexander. They discuss the resurgence of activism for christian ideals and family values, the abhorrent response from administrative bodies, mainstream media, and law enforcement, the threats and physical violence levied against their family and organization, and what their battle really means for Canada and the world at large.   Josh Alexander is a 17 year old Christian student activist. Josh has been denied an education at the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board since November 2022, after speaking out against the radical left wing gender ideology in schools. After three arrests since February, one having been at his highschool, Josh has continued to publicly uphold his convictions in the face of the rapidly developing censorious state.   Nick Alexander is the older brother of Josh Alexander. He has been arrested 3 times and removed from his fire department for exercising his rights to oppose the mainstream narrative. Nick recently made headlines after being assaulted with an edged weapon by union supported counter protestors and then arrested. Together Josh and Nick lead the Save Canada movement as it sweeps the country bringing the message of truth to our youth and providing a rallying point for concerned citizens.     - Links -   For Josh and Nick Alexander:   Josh's X: https://x.com/officialJosh_A?t=qZoEDTEB1j3Q-U1OfPUnJA&s=09   Nick's X: https://x.com/Nick_SaveCanada?t=VjnOg0J9wS3no8plwh-QXg&s=09   Josh's Instagram: https://instagram.com/josh.alexander_savecanada?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==   Nick's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nick.alexander_savecanada?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==   Save Canada website: https://savecanada.shop/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Nov 20231h 47min