Monitoring the Situation

Steve and Kale return for a massive Episode 13, beginning with World Cup tourists, July 4th patriotism, Heavy Pulp’s retro-Americana, and the difference between media narratives and lived reality. From there, the conversation turns toward the darker machinery beneath the surface: the CIA, MKUltra, the Church Committee, Allen Dulles, Jolly West, Jack Ruby, Operation Midnight Climax, Epstein-style c...

Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and this past week's UAP press conference on the steps of the US Capitol open the door to a much bigger conversation we're still trying to puzzle out: Are non-human intelligences really here? Are they corporeal (or incorporeal) biological beings? Are they demons? Something else? What would disclosure do to Christian theology and modern materialism? How should we t...

In this episode, Kale and Steve begin by discussing aging, money anxiety, and the uncomfortable lessons they wish they could send back to their younger selves. From there, the conversation turns toward AI fatigue, Magnifica Humanitas (the new papal encyclical on artificial intelligence), and the question of whether AI is taking away our desire to learn, to know, and to grow. They cover classroom l...

A new round of UFO/UAP files, Eric Weinstein’s recent comments on Joe Rogan, alleged CIA whistleblower claims, Skinwalker Ranch, White Sands, Epstein, string theory, AI, Mars, and the deeper question underneath all of it: who is actually in control? In Episode 10 of Monitoring the Situation, Steve Skojec and Kale Zelden follow the convergences between government secrecy, scientific gatekeeping, me...

The biggest UAP week in years is unfolding right as the first major Trump-era UFO document dump is expected. Kash Patel says releases are coming “literally in the very near future.” Rumors are bubbling it will happen by the end of the week. Is this real disclosure — or narrative sabotage? In this episode, Steve & Kale give a full UFO 101 then dive into the current chaos: deep state, black prog...

In a world drowning in manufactured narratives, how do you know what’s real? From the SPLC’s shocking indictment and the latest assassination attempt on Trump, to the mechanics of belief, permission structures, and why radical isolation + digital mythcraft turns smart people into fanatics. This is a raw, wide-ranging masterclass on: • Epistemic humility in the age of infinite propaganda • How stor...

Elon Musk calls it the "Supersonic Tsunami" – and it’s about to hit harder than anything in human history. In this raw, no-BS conversation, Steve Skojec and Kale Zelden go deep on the AI asteroid heading straight for Earth. We’re talking: AI & humanoid robots creating hyper-abundance (free stuff for everyone?) Data centers in space, solar power from orbit, and robots building robots Why colleg...

In this wide-ranging conversation, Steve and Kale wrestle with the feeling that reality itself is getting harder to pin down. From the dopamine doom loop of endless monitoring on X, to the collapse of the post-war consensus, the “scriptification” of news, vanishing scientists tied to advanced propulsion and UAP programs, Bob Lazar’s enduring story, and the sense that the singularity may already be...

In this episode, Kale and Steve explore the concept of the "Skinner Box" and its implications for understanding human behavior, social control, and the digital age. They talk about the impact of digital surveillance, the importance of human agency and faith in navigating a complex, controlled world, the potential for awakening, the role of religious and philosophical resilience, and the hope for a...

In this episode, Steve and Kale discuss the recent escalation of geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the conflict with Iran in Operation Epic Fury. They explore the cultural phenomenon of 'monitoring the situation,' the implications of recent attacks, the CIA manipulation of governments and individuals, brainwashing, AI in military use, and the complexities of terrorism both domestical...

In this episode, Kale and Steve explore the emotional landscape of change in contemporary society, discussing the palpable sense of a gathering storm on the horizon. They delve into the historical context of current events, the overwhelming nature of modern life, and the forces shaping our future, including the end of the post-war order and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. The discu...

In this episode, Kale and Steve explore the overwhelming nature of information in today's digital age, discussing the implications of disinformation, the role of AI, and the philosophical underpinnings of reality versus illusion. They delve into the recent Epstein document dump as a case study in information overload, the challenges of navigating a landscape filled with both organic and disinforma...

The post-WWII "Great Nap" is over—welcome to the chaos of 2026! In our debut episode of Monitoring the Situation, Kale Zelden and Steve Skojec dive deep into the speed of modern life, from AI debugging its own code to demographic implosions in China and Europe. We unpack historical pivots like Bretton Woods, the illusion of global stability, technology's role in isolating us, and why robots might...