Elevated Thoughts

In this episode of Elevated Thoughts, we go beyond the headlines to ask: what does “Make America Healthy Again” really mean? We sat down with performance nutrition expert Edin Sehovic (Instagram: @EvidenceNutrition) to slice through the noise. • Why has nutrition become a political identity marker? • How can we focus on actual habit change instead of endless diet trends? • What simple evidence-bas...

Europe’s security has depended on the United States for decades. But with Washington distracted and Russia pushing harder, can the EU actually defend itself? Veronica Anghel—coauthor of Europe’s Delayed Reckoning With Russia in Foreign Affairs—joins Elevated Thoughts to explain Europe’s struggle for independence, how Trump and Putin have reshaped transatlantic politics, and what a world without U....

Life can flip upside down in an instant. In this episode of Elevated Thoughts, Cooper and Mike talk with Danielle Sprouls — former attorney, corporate executive, and author of WTF: Women That Flourish — about how to pivot when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Danielle shares her journey from high-powered careers to executive coaching, revealing how she created the WTF framework to turn br...

Archaeologist Carl Feagans traces the rise of pseudo-archaeology and its role as a “gateway drug” to larger conspiracy theories. He opens by examining the Cerutti Mastodon claims, outlandish assertions of a 130,000-year-old American mastodon, showing how selective evidence and sensational headlines drive false narratives. Listeners will hear Carl dissect the methodology of amateur “myth hunters” a...

Real science is in a slug‑fest against viral conspiracy creators—and Professor Dave Farina is swinging the biggest hammer on YouTube. In this episode of Elevated Thoughts, Dave breaks down how sensational thumbnails, anti‑establishment rhetoric, and the platform’s own algorithm push fringe theories ahead of peer‑reviewed facts. From Graham Hancock’s pseudo‑archaeology to Flat Earth fantasies, he r...

New parents are Googling “Are baby vaccines safe?” and the answers can feel like a shouting match. Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin breaks down the entire childhood schedule, from the vitamin K shot to MMR, using clear risk-vs-benefit data that busy moms and dads can trust. Get her free, research-backed vaccine guide → https://pedsdoctalk.com/vaccine-guide You’ll also hear why COVID shoo...

Gen Z spends more than seven hours a day on screens yet reports the highest loneliness ever recorded—fully one-quarter of young American men say they feel isolated every day. Award-winning civics teacher Jeremy S. Adams, author of Lessons of Liberty and the bestseller Hollowed Out, joins Elevated Thoughts to unpack why perpetual connection breeds emptiness and how schools, families, and faith comm...

Brad Polumbo joins us to break down today’s political discourse, right-wing media shifts, and cancel culture in the Trump era. We explore how social media accelerates public opinion swings, why checks and balances matter more than ever, and what independent media can do to keep both sides honest. Brad explains how Trump narrowed the “big tent” of conservatism, the internal GOP fights over fiscal r...

We sat down with Dr. Hugh Thomas, field director at Zagora and co‑lead of the Pack_Up archaeological project in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, to separate sensational pseudo‑archaeology from rigorous science. From the 7,000‑year‑old mustatil ritual rectangles scattered across the desert to the epic excavations at Zagora in Greece, Dr. Thomas takes us behind the scenes of real fieldwork: the stakes of destru...

Classical archaeologist Dr. Joseph Wilson (UMass Amherst) takes us inside the world of archaeological echo chambers and alt-history conspiracies. Learn how click-bait communicators block critical voices, why “symmetrical vases” aren’t proof of lost ice-age civilizations in the archaeological record, and how forged artifacts flood the antiquities market. Joe breaks down the real scientific methods—...

China's critical mineral supply chains, rare earths, cobalt, tariffs, US reliance—our latest episode unpacks how exposed America has become with our guest, Mahnaz Khan, VP of Policy for Critical Minerals at the Silverado Policy Accelerator. We dig into where we get the tiny magnets inside your AirPods, the subsidies that warp “free trade,” and the high‑stakes game of critical minerals exports...

Trump tariffs, the looming global trade war, supply chain disruption, and trade deficits are all at the forefront in this episode of Elevated Thoughts. Our guest, Adam Cochran, lays out how Trump’s new tariff tactics are shaking global markets, impacting everything from U.S. manufacturing to international trade relationships with China, Vietnam, and the EU. This discussion offers a comprehensive l...

In this episode of Elevated Thoughts, guests Ben A. Vagle (Treasury policy analyst) and Stephen G. Brooks (Dartmouth professor) challenge the conventional narrative about China’s economic prowess. #china #economy #policy Based on their upcoming book, Command of Commerce: America’s Enduring Economic Power Advantage Over China, they reveal why China’s rise may be more overhyped than it appears. Disc...

Eric Olander, Editor-in-Chief of the China Global South Project, exposes a seismic global shift reshaping our world. From America’s crumbling social contract to China’s rapid innovation, he argues that the traditional West has lost its grip. In this explosive episode, Eric unpacks bold insights into a new global order where old alliances are breaking down and emerging powers are rewriting the rule...

Aviation journalist Jeff Wise breaks down the perplexing mystery of MH370. We explore his theory that suggests cyber sabotage may have altered the plane’s signals—linking drifting buoy data, NOAA research, and sophisticated electronic warfare to a global conspiracy. Join this discussion on the missing Malaysia Flight MH370, emerging technologies, geopolitical maneuvers, and how a polluted informat...

Have Elon Musk's actions pushed USAID budget cuts beyond the breaking point? In this episode, we dive deep into how drastic reductions in U.S. foreign aid are reshaping American global influence. We explore whether these cuts are a necessary reform or a dangerous retreat that could hand power to rivals like China. We break down the real-world impact of cutting critical outreach programs—from A...

Are the lessons from our classrooms accurate? Dr. Wilfred Reilly, political scientist and author of Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me, delves into how academia may distort historical and political truths. From re-examining McCarthyism and slavery to uncovering data manipulation in modern institutions, this discussion challenges widely accepted narratives. Dr. Reilly discusses: - The misuse of statis...

The Ukraine War isn’t what you’ve been told. Western media has crafted a one-sided narrative, but UK journalist Jonny Miller, who has spent years in Russia and Russian-controlled Ukraine, reveals a starkly different reality. 🛍️ Support Elevated Thoughts by shopping our affiliate link! https://www.amazon.com/shop/broopersimms 🧠 Find more from us at: http://www. ElevatedThoughtsPod.com From the fai...

Is China already winning Cold War II? Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike and author of World on the Brink, joins Elevated Thoughts to expose China’s cyber warfare, artificial intelligence strategy, and military ambitions—and what the U.S. must do to stop its rise. 🚨 China’s strategy is clear: control cyber, dominate AI and chip development, and outpace the U.S. in global influence. In...

Support us by shopping our affiliate link! https://www.amazon.com/shop/broopersimms In Episode 44 of Elevated Thoughts, we’re joined by Steven A. Cook, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East. With decades of expertise in U.S. foreign policy and Middle Eastern affairs, Cook provides a deep dive...

Support us by shopping our affiliate link! https://www.amazon.com/shop/broopersimms Artie Martello, host of the Thoughtfully Mindless podcast, joins us for an honest discussion about the state of political discourse in America. Artie shares his journey as an independent thinker, navigating a world increasingly defined by rigid labels and divisive rhetoric. We delve into the importance of fostering...

Support us by shopping our affiliate link! https://www.amazon.com/shop/broopersimms The Left is at a crossroads, and Brianna Wu brings her unfiltered insights to the table. As the Executive Director of Rebellion PAC and a prominent Democratic activist, she pulls back the curtain on the challenges facing progressives today, from ineffective messaging to internal conflicts that hinder meaningful cha...

Support us by shopping our affiliate link! https://www.amazon.com/shop/broopersimms What does it mean to be a strong, purpose-driven man in today’s world? In this episode, we sit down with George Hayworth, founder of Elite Sentinel Coaching and co-host of the Present Fathers Podcast, to explore how men can lead with integrity, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting legacies. George sha...

What is driving China’s global ambitions, and how does it aim to reshape the modern world order? In this episode, we explore the historical and strategic forces behind China’s Belt and Road Initiative, its expanding influence across Eurasia, and its impact on the balance of global power. Dr. Enrico Fardella — an expert in modern Chinese history and Director of the ChinaMed.it Research Project — br...

We were joined by John Hoopes, a distinguished archaeologist, anthropologist and professor at the University of Kansas with degrees from both Yale and Harvard. With over 30 years of experience studying ancient civilizations, John brings unmatched expertise to the conversation on archaeology, pseudoscience, and cultural narratives like those pushed by Graham Hancock and his allies. John Hoopes on B...