Surrounded

Democratic leader Wes Moore faces 20 non-voters in a compelling episode of Surrounded, tackling political disillusionment head-on. He challenges the room with three urgent claims: 1) nothing shapes policy more effectively than your vote, 2) bad politics thrive when citizens don’t participate, and 3) abstaining from the ballot protects corruption rather than protesting it. Can Moore convince a skep...

John Regalado sits down with Lori and Julia Kate to unpack their viral Surrounded debate with Dean Withers. In this follow-up, they dive deeper into their personal backgrounds and values, their perspectives on Donald Trump, and discuss the discourse of modern political commentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Kyla Turner steps outside the circle to join John Regalado in this follow-up to the viral Dave Rubin Surrounded debate. In this discussion, Kyla shares her perspective on the debate – covering the perceived contradictions of Rubin's political alignment and identity, political extremism in American politics, economic metrics under the Trump administration and the necessity for political accountabil...

Kikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/SURROUNDED today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! John Regalado sits down with Mat Nuclear to unpack his recent Surrounded debate with Glenn Greenwald. In this follow-up interview, John and Mat discuss the growing public sentiment against the United States' involvement in Iran, allegations of corrupti...

Conservative commentator Dave Rubin enters the Surrounded circle to confront 20 far-left Democrats in an intense political showdown. In this episode, Rubin navigates a deeply hostile environment, defending four divisive claims: that "wokeism" has caused more damage to America than Donald Trump, that voting for Democrats in 2026 guarantees broken cities, schools, and borders, that progressives push...

Independent journalist Glenn Greenwald steps into the circle to confront 20 MAGA supporters in a fiery political showdown. In this episode, Greenwald takes direct aim at the movement's core beliefs with four explosive claims: Trump’s legacy is defined by war rather than peace, his administration bows to the Israel lobby, his presidency was significantly more corrupt than Biden’s, and launching str...

John Regalado sits down with recurring Surrounded guest, Naima, to look back at some of her most memorable moments from the Surrounded circle. In this special episode, Naima and John discuss whether Charlie Kirk's assassination changed how she views debate, what it was like to become a political persona overnight, and if she stand by her debate tactics with Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. Learn more...

Kikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at getkikoff.com/SURROUNDED today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Psychiatrist Dr. K sits down with 20 individuals battling depression in a raw and deeply personal conversation about the realities of mental health. In this episode of Surrounded, Dr. K navigates profound emotional divides, defending four core claims: you are...

John Regalado is joined by Rudy Rochman and Dr. Ahmed Soboh to revisit their recent Surrounded debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this follow-up, they discuss religious extremism on both sides of the conflict, what major compromises both Rudy and Ahmed would consider acceptable in order to achieve peace, and if a one state solution for all could actually be achievable. Learn more ab...

Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/SURROUNDED today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Jewish and Israel rights activist Rudy Rochman rights activist Rudy Rochman faces 20 pro-Palestinian advocates in a deeply emotional and urgent debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this episode of Surrounded, Rochman defends four core claims: that...

John Regalado sits down with Andrew (Liberal) and Marien (Conservative) from Ro Khanna’s Epstein Files Surrounded debate to unpack the fallout. They revisit why the Epstein Transparency Act fell short, whether holding the “Epstein class” accountable has become empty political rhetoric, and if Marien’s loyalty to Trump has shifted at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Representative Ro Khanna enters the circle to face 20 Americans in a high-stakes debate about power, privilege, and the Epstein files. In this episode of Surrounded, Khanna navigates a deeply polarizing political landscape, defending four uncompromising claims: that America's justice system is two-tiered, the DOJ is illegally withholding crucial files, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick must resign...

Philosopher and author Dr. Jack Symes and John Regalado meet again to dissect Jack's Surrounded debate with 20 meat eaters. In this follow-up, they examine the moral weight of animal suffering, the scientific data behind plant-based longevity, and the controversial argument that modern food systems constitute a global moral crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/SURROUNDED today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Vegan advocate Jack Symes enters the circle to face 20 meat-eaters in an intense debate about the ethics of our diets. In this episode of Surrounded, Symes navigates a deeply polarizing landscape, defending four uncompromising claims: that extreme suffering fo...

In this compilation episode of Surrounded, we revisit the most explosive and polarizing debates of the past year. One by one, these guests stepped into the circle to face 20 opposing voices in high-stakes clashes. Watch as Sam Seder takes on conservatives over DEI, Candace Owens defends traditional motherhood against feminists, Jordan Peterson clashes with atheists over morality and purpose, and m...

Fitness icon Jillian Michaels sits down with John Regalado and body positivity advocate Marcy Guevara to unpack the emotional fallout from her Surrounded debate. In this follow-up, they dive into the "primary wound" of childhood trauma, the conflict between movement loyalty and personal health, and why Jillian believes identifying as "fat" can become a psychological prison that hinders true libera...

Fitness trainer Jillian Michaels enters the circle to face 20 body-positivity advocates in a high-stakes debate about the future of wellness. In this episode of Surrounded, Michaels navigates a deeply personal and polarizing landscape, defending four core claims: the body-positivity movement is fundamentally disempowering, that the medical risks of obesity cannot be ignored, that large food corpor...

John Regalado sits down with Zander Moricz, to revisit the most heated moments of his surrounded debate. They discuss Trans Youth, misinformation, and the future of LGBTQ+ politics. Follow our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jubilee⁠ Follow Zander Moricz & SEE Alliance: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zandermoricz⁠ ⁠https://seeourpower.org⁠ ⁠https://x.com/zandermoricz⁠ Follow John Regalado:...

One LGBTQ+ activist is surrounded by twenty-five conservatives in a raw conversation about identity, power, and the future of America’s youth. Zander Moricz steps into the circle to challenge assumptions and open a dialogue. From banned books to drag queens, healthcare to political power, this conversation asks: What are we really protecting, and at what cost? Follow our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https:/...

John Regalado sits down with Texans Krista and Daniel, to revisit their Surrounded debate with James Talarico. In this follow up interview they discuss whether or not Talarico can truly deliver on the change he's promising, whether billionaires or ideology are dividing us, and what the point of voting is at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Regalado is joined by retired FBI agent Tom and veteran police officer Heather to unpack the most revealing moments from their Surrounded debate with ex-Mafia Boss, Michael Franzese. In this follow-up interview, they dig into the deep mistrust between the American public and the FBI, why narratives of "hyper-partisanship" are damaging institutional integrity, and how the psychology of fear, e...

Isaiah Martin sits down with John Regalado to unpack the most heated moments from his Surrounded debate with 20 MAGA Republicans. In this follow-up, they dive into immigration myths, Trump’s economic record, why Isaiah calls DOGE a failure, and how misinformation spreads in real time. Isaiah also reflects on what it’s like debating across deep divides—and what Democrats need to get right next. Lea...

Isaiah Martin steps into Surrounded as the lone Democrat facing 20 MAGA Republicans. He challenges four core pillars of Trump’s agenda: that mass deportations make communities less safe, Trump serves the wealthy while leaving everyday Americans behind, DOGE was a complete failure, and Trump’s policies damage the economy. Will his arguments have an impact, or just reveal how wide the divide is? Lea...

John Regalado sits down with Bryan, Anastasia, and Jack to unpack the most revealing moments from their Surrounded debate with Doctor Mike. In this follow-up interview, they dig into the deep mistrust between everyday people and the medical establishment, why skepticism around Big Pharma keeps growing, and how lifestyle, diet, and personal responsibility collide with institutional medicine. Learn...