The Boyscast with Ryan Long Never Ending Wars, The End of Privacy & Bench Press Competitions, w/ Jimmy Dore
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Aug 29, 2025 
Stand-up comedian and political commentator Jimmy Dore joins for a lively discussion on the surveillance state and the military-industrial complex. He humorously critiques a bizarre mayoral bench press competition while addressing serious issues like inflation and censorship. Dore delves into the implications of tech influence on politics and highlights the disillusionment with the political system, all while balancing absurdity with sharp commentary. Their conversation takes a satirical turn as they reflect on the ongoing absurdities in politics and global conflicts.
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State-Level Surveillance Is Real
- State actors can remotely take control of devices without user interaction via tools like Pegasus.
- Dore's tech expert concluded his iCloud takeover was an operation by a government-level actor.
Debt Without Public Investment
- Trillions in new debt haven't been invested in public goods but funneled into the military and interest payments.
- Dore argues fiscal expansion without public investment worsens societal decline.
Regime Change Backfires
- Western intervention often replaces stable governments with chaos to secure resources and influence.
- Dore cites Libya and Syria as cases where regime change produced failed states and terrorism.
