Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec THOUGHTCRIME Ep 116 - What Is 'White Culture'? Eric Swalwell's Poetry? Thomas Massie, Friend or Foe?
Feb 21, 2026
Cliff Maloney, conservative commentator known for sharp cultural commentary, returns to tackle hot-button topics. He debates whether a distinct white culture exists and highlights pop culture markers. He weighs in on Thomas Massie’s political posture and whether Massie is ally or adversary. The conversation also jumps to AI re-creating movie stars and the politics of social media rules for kids.
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AI Threatens Star-System And Trains On Existing Media
- AI can convincingly recreate actors and films, threatening traditional star-driven models and actor demand.
- The hosts foresee legal fights over training data shaping AI's future creative output.
Limit Training Data To Spur Original AI Work
- The hosts suggest blocking AI training on copyrighted legacy content could force AI to create more original works.
- They argue this limitation might produce novel, legally distinct content instead of perfect replicas.
Restrict Youth Social Media Use In Schools
- Several hosts back restricting under-13 access and limiting personalized recommendations for teens to protect mental health.
- They also recommend banning smart devices in classrooms and using locked "brick" devices to enforce offline learning times.