The Auron MacIntyre Show
Blaze Podcast Network
So much of the political commentary out there is stale, boring, and unoriginal. Turn off the predictable and superficial talking points, and tune in to a show that is clinically proven to raise your IQ. The Auron MacIntyre Show offers thought-provoking and mold-breaking insights you won’t find anywhere else. Auron draws from the best political thinkers throughout history to make sense of our current political climate in a way that is easy to digest. Join Auron and his guests on a journey to dig below the surface to think more deeply about the politics of our day.
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May 13, 2026 • 1h 5min
Machiavelli: The Power of Glory | 5/13/26
Discussion of Machiavelli's ideas on arming supporters versus disarming subjects and when fortresses help or hurt a ruler. Exploration of glory through bold enterprises, patronage, and public works to build prestige. Analysis of choosing and binding ministers, detecting self-interest, and the risks of neutrality and dependence on stronger allies.
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May 11, 2026 • 1h 7min
The Rise and Fall of Infowars | Guest: Harrison Smith | 5/11/26
Harrison Smith, longtime Infowars host and contributor, talks about the rise and collapse of Alex Jones's media network. He recounts InfoWars' start, its self-funded strategy, and how the internet amplified fringe ideas. They discuss deplatforming, legal and financial battles, audience-driven survival, and the broader clash over censorship and mainstream influence.
10 snips
May 8, 2026 • 1h 15min
America Is Built on Abortion | 5/8/26
A discussion about political strategy around abortion restrictions and the risks of pushing a federal pill ban before crucial elections. A deep dive into how contraception and abortion reshaped sexual norms, workforce participation, and corporate incentives. An argument that cultural and economic dependencies must change, not just laws, to alter abortion outcomes.
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May 7, 2026 • 10min
It's Not Mental Illness. They Just Want You Dead | 5/7/26
The show examines why people label horrific beliefs as mental illness instead of moral choices. It explores how materialism and therapeutic framing erase language of good and evil. It argues some values are fundamentally incompatible, using extreme examples to show when debate fails and conflict becomes inevitable.
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May 7, 2026 • 1h 19min
Is Hasan Piker Right About White Supremacy? | 5/6/26
A fiery exchange over whether America’s culture is inherently biased and what 'white supremacy' claims actually mean. Critiques of a prominent streamer’s rhetoric and perceived hypocrisy. A detour into an extremist thinker’s social tirade and how broad racial labels obscure national differences. Tight takes on assimilation, cultural norms, and who gets to define a country’s identity.
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May 4, 2026 • 1h 16min
Vivek Ramaswamy Can't Conserve America | Guest: Michael Clary | 5/4/26
Michael Clary, Southern Baptist pastor and church planter in Kentucky, discusses theology, politics, and Christian cultural restoration. He reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial religious and Ohio remarks. They explore cultural mismatches, whether a candidate understands America’s Christian roots, immigration and assimilation, and the role of churches and male leadership in civic life.
8 snips
May 4, 2026 • 1h 18min
Machiavelli: Why It's Better to Be Feared Than Loved | 5/1/26
A deep dive into Machiavelli's famous feared versus loved dilemma. Discussion of measured cruelty, when unpopular actions serve the public, and why reputational hits can be prudent. Exploration of fox and lion tactics, using deceit and force wisely. Examination of military discipline, avoiding hatred by not seizing property, and how new rulers secure power.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 10min
Trump Has Failed to Secure the Monopoly on Violence | 4/30/26
Discussion of recent assassination attempts and worrying security lapses at public events. A look back at historical left-wing violence and its alleged continuity today. An argument that the state must control sanctioned force to prevent chaos. Warnings about planned threats to large pro-Trump gatherings and calls for drastic action to stop political violence.
10 snips
Apr 29, 2026 • 1h 23min
The TRUTH About How Diaspora Politics Shape America | 4/29/26
A deep dive into how large immigrant communities mobilize political power and influence U.S. policy. Discussion of Samuel Huntington’s civilizational framework and religion’s role in group identities. Examination of historical immigration waves, elite infiltration, and examples of diaspora lobbying shaping foreign intervention and domestic policy.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 1h 3min
Assassination Culture: How To Make It Stop | Guest: J. Burden | 4/27/26
J. Burden, political commentator and podcaster, offers sharp analysis on rising political violence and security failures. They examine links between rhetoric and attacks. Conversations cover intelligence lapses, asymmetric soft-power tactics, radicalization pathways, and why current incentives allow violence to persist.
