Project Third-Eye Opened

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we’re at a political and economic tipping point. Many feel our founding values are under threat, yet the belief in the American Dream persists. Is "American Pride" fading, or are we just redefining it? In Tony's latest episode, we dive into the future of America & American capitalism and the next 250 years of our nation’s journey. Listen. Question. F...

Every parent wants to keep their children safe, but today's threats often hide behind screens. David Neal of Revved Up Kids joins Tony El to discuss internet safety, trafficking awareness, personal safety education, and empowering kids to recognize and avoid dangerous situations. Listen, subscribe, and share.

Is Western civilization facing a crisis of confidence? From gender ideology and the masculinity debate to abortion, citizenship, immigration, and growing political polarization, Tony explores some of the most controversial questions shaping America's future.✔ Has progress become cultural deconstruction?✔ What happens when a society loses confidence in its own institutions?✔ Can a nation remain uni...

From the Roman Republic to modern America, Tony uncovers the historical patterns that weaken democracies: tribalism, ideological extremism, collapsing trust, and political division. Also, what they may reveal about America today.

Is America drifting toward centralized control? In this hard-hitting podcast, Tony explores The Road to Serfdom, Reagan’s warnings on government power, technocratic governance, cultural engineering, and the modern struggle between freedom and state control.

Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are quietly reshaping government power, surveillance, and civil liberties—what it means for your rights.

Foreign aid isn’t what you’ve been told. After 27 years inside USAID, Clifford Brown breaks down the reality behind U.S. foreign aid, geopolitics, the inside story of USAID and global power. From railroads and tugboats to global decision-making rooms, this is the kind of perspective elites can’t manufacture.   Engage with the full conversation and draw your own conclusions.

Tony hosts a deep-dive conversation with economist Dr. Doug Cardell, unpacking the structural challenges of socialism and how to deal with an ever-changing world order. This episode explores economic incentives, policy outcomes, and the tension between ideology and real-world performance.  Listen in and decide for yourself—does socialism really work? Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations on e...

What can 40 years in Israel teach us about power, truth, and human nature? Tony sits down with author DanielBookman to unpack real-world lessons on law, rational thinking, and the forces shaping society and the world today. This is a conversation that challenges assumptions and sharpens perspective.  Tap in now and rethink what you know of what is going on in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the worl...

What happened to hip-hop after Tupac Shakur? From songs that uplifted Black women and challenged Black-American community violence to today’s landscape often dominated by materialism, misogyny, violence, and aggression, the shift is undeniable. In this powerful episode, Tony breaks down how rap evolved after Tupac—and the loss of voices like The Notorious B.I.G.—and asks the hard question: Did the...

What does it truly mean to be a Modern Citizen in today’s rapidly changing world? In this powerful conversation, Tony El sits down with writer, commentator, and author The Paraclete to discuss the ideas behind his book The Modern Citizen and why personal responsibility, psychological awareness, and independent thinking are essential for a healthy society. As institutions shift and cultures evolve,...

Iran’s uprising is one of the most misunderstood movements on the global stage. In this powerful conversation, human rights advocate Zolal Habibi joins Tony to expose the media distortions, political blind spots, and cultural realities shaping Iran’s fight for freedom. From the women‑led resistance to the regime’s shifting power dynamics, Zolal breaks down what the world consistently gets wrong—an...

Was the 1960s Civil Rights Movement purely about constitutional equality — or was there a deeper economic agenda influenced by socialist thought? In The Red Line Through the Civil Rights Movement – The Suppressed History, Tony examines the ideological currents behind the movement, from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “radical redistribution” language to the rise of economic justice activism. Explore the...

Smart people don’t fall for propaganda because they’re stupid — they fall for it because the system is sophisticated. In this eye-opening conversation, Michelle Stiles joins Tony El and breaks down how narratives are engineered, why intelligence isn’t immunity, and how “Democracy Theater” keeps even critical minds trapped in illusion - and much more.  If you think you can’t be manipulated… this ep...

Are today’s protests truly organic—or professionally engineered? In Not So Organic, Tony pulls back the curtain on the political funding networks, nonprofit infrastructures, and digital tools that turn online outrage into real-world action. This episode traces how technology, money, and messaging converge to shape modern protest culture—and why understanding the funding behind movements matters mo...

Workers. Schools. Reproductive Rights. Politics.  Dan Schaefer joins Tony for a second, unfiltered discussion on why public education and working-class voices are at the center of today’s political divide. From campaign lessons to policy failures, this episode goes beyond headlines into what’s actually happening on the ground. Subscribe wherever you listen, and stay part of the conversation.

Discover the untold story of Iran’s struggle for freedom as Tony sits down with Zolal Habibi, a leading human rights and women’s rights advocate and expert on Iranian affairs. From systemic oppression and human rights violations to the courageous role of women in Iran’s fight for democracy, Zolal provides insider insights into the path toward political change. Learn about the NCRI’s efforts, the d...

In this episode, Tony El interviews Pat Welsh—author, speaker, and leadership trainer—on the Warrior–Servant–Leader framework. Learn how to lead with strength, serve with humility, and build influence rooted in values via Catholic Social Justice theology in today’s ever-changing world. This is a must-listen for anyone exploring transformational leadership, mindset mastery, legacy-building, prepari...

The African-American identity that many embrace today didn’t grow from history—it was built, branded, constructed, and sold. Tony exposes the blueprint behind it in his most provocative production yet - " Authentic Negro American Identity vs. Synthetic Modern Negro Identity II ."  This is a certain must listen.  

Tony sits down to explore a powerful conversation with Florida author Andrea Ledew, discussing her new book Polemics: Political Poems & Prose and how America can revive its fading sense of patriotism. A compelling look at culture, conviction, and the fight to restore national identity.

Tony explores the greatest social deconstruction ever - the rise and collapse of Black American family strength, community discipline, and achievement in this 3-part podcast on the impact of the Great Society. This episode reveals how the Great Society reshaped the core pillars of Black America—the family and the church—triggering cultural decline and identity fragmentation.

In this explosive episode, Tony and cultural critic Alison Sher, author of "The Social Contagion: Viral Ideologies & the Culture War for America's Future", unpack the contagious belief systems fueling America’s culture war. Discover how identity is weaponized—and how to reclaim your mind in an age of mass manipulation.

Is America under quiet attack? Tony breaks down the systems of control—educational indocrtination, media programming, family decimation, and moral relativism—and reveals how to reclaim America's traditional grounding away from a culture engineered for dependency.

In this powerful episode, Tony sits down with Michael Lancaster, Georgia State President of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, to discuss the state of the Negro in America. Together they explore how Frederick Douglass’s legacy still speaks to the modern struggle for purpose and identity. This episode dives deep into what it means to reclaim a Biblical worldview, restore the moral foundation of our...

In this episode, Tony sits down with Dan Schaefer—engineer by training, progressive by conviction, and former Missouri House candidate—for a candid conversation on unknown underbelly of American politics and political activism. From transforming from once being a Republican to a Progressive Democrat to bold policy ideas, Dan shares his unique point of views, his fight for equity, climate action, a...