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Ami's House

Official weekly podcast of Ami Kozak! Best shmooze in the game.

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April 28 · 1 hr 1 min
Tal Oran Calls It Out: Middle Eastern Jew Explains The Truth About Talking to Arab Muslims
In this episode of Ami’s House, I am joined by the legendary Tal Oran, better known online as "The Traveling Clatt." As a Mizrahi and Sephardic Jew, Tal brings a unique and often ignored perspective to the fight against anti-Semitism. We dive deep into why traditional institutional approaches to advocacy often fail and how Tal uses his background to directly engage with the Arab and Muslim worlds to flip the narrative. From discussing the ethnic cleansing of Jews from Iraq to exploring the shared DNA between Israelites and Palestinians, this conversation challenges mainstream perspectives on the Middle East conflict. Tal explains his "slap and kiss" method of debate—tearing down false identities with logic while offering a shared story to find a path toward genuine coexistence.
April 21 · 1 hr
Who's Protecting Christians in the Middle East?
Rabbi Pesach Wolicki joins Ami’s House to unpack a viral incident involving an IDF soldier desecrating a statue of Jesus — and the much bigger questions it raises about truth, narrative, and how real moral failures are used to distort reality. At the same time, a deeper shift is unfolding: the rise of the “woke right,” a grievance-driven movement pulling young conservatives toward conspiracy, anti-Semitism, and a fractured understanding of religion, history, and alliance. It’s a wide-ranging conversation on Jewish-Christian relations, historical memory, and why this moment feels less like political disagreement — and more like a broader confusion about what’s real, what matters, and who actually stands with whom.
April 15 · 43 min
Trumps Tweets, Trump Vs Pope, and the Tide Turning on the Woke Right
In this episode - Trump goes nuclear on Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, and Alex Jones… the divide on the right keeps getting messier… Kanye West enters another phase (and somehow comes out bigger than ever)… and the anti-Israel / anti-Jew grift may finally be hitting a breaking point. At the same time, a bigger shift is happening underneath it all: the “new media” world that was supposed to challenge mainstream narratives is starting to look a lot like the thing it replaced — audience capture, distorted reality, and a growing disconnect from what’s actually happening. Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amishouse
March 26 · 48 min
Is Tucker Evil?
In this episode - Tucker Carlson keeps going further down this path where everything feels completely inverted. Candace Owens is deep into her latest arc (and if you’ve been watching, you already know how this story tends to end). Piers Morgan gets into it with Ben Shapiro over “free speech”… and one of the most overused — and broken — ways people are analyzing the world right now: “who benefits?”Break down:Tucker Carlson’s shift — and why it feels like everything is backwardsCandace Owens’ pattern (and where this current phase is heading)The Piers Morgan vs Ben Shapiro clash and the “free speech” double standardIsrael, Iran, and what’s actually real vs what’s being spunTim Dillon and the logic behind the “who benefits?” argument
March 19 · 1 hr 39 min
Yoram Hazony on the Fracturing of the MAGA Coalition
Are we witnessing the end of the conservative coalition as we know it? Leading political theorist Yoram Hazony (President of the Herzl Institute) joins the show to discuss the identity crisis of the American Right. Hazony breaks down the philosophical roots of nationalism, the failure of post-WWII liberalism, and the specific moment he believes Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens began dismantling the MAGA alliance. We discuss the rise of "Alt-Right" tropes, the failure of modern anti-semitism education, and why Hazony believes the survival of the Republican party depends on maintaining boundaries that are currently being smashed.
March 13 · 53 min
Tucker Carlson Goes FULL Candace
This week on Ami’s House, we explore the disturbing trend of moral relativism taking hold on the "Woke Right." We examine how Tucker Carlson is driving a wedge into the Judeo-Christian foundation of American politics by reframing the US-Israel-Iran conflict. What’s inside this episode: The Tucker Flip: Why is Tucker Carlson suddenly making apologies for the Iranian regime while labeling mainstream Jewish groups as radical? Duginism 101: We discuss the "Long Game" tweet by Insurrection Barbie and the philosophical influence of Alexander Dugin on American "isolationists." Religious Power Struggles: The move to supplant the pro-Israel Evangelical base with fringe "Integralist" ideologies. Media Distortions: A look at CNN's misreporting of the IED attack at Gracie Mansion and the danger of the "Blowback" narrative. Join us for a raw analysis of how these shifts are being used to subvert Western values from within. Enjoyed the show? Leave us a 5-star review and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/amishouse.
March 5 · 49 min
Nobody In America Is Being Honest About Israel and Iran
On this episode of Ami's House, the hosts discuss the breaking reality of a direct conflict between Israel and the Iranian regime. We explore the internal rift in the conservative movement between the "America First" isolationists and those who see Iran as an existential threat to the West. We dive into specific critiques from Matt Walsh and analyze Constantine Kisin’s perspective on the risks of regime change in the Middle East. Was the strike on Iran an act of aggression or a long-overdue act of self-defense? We also tackle the uncomfortable rise of anti-Semitic tropes among "isolationist" commentators and clarify the strategic alliance between the U.S. and Israel. Join us for a conversation on the "3D chess" of Middle Eastern politics and why the fall of the Khamenei regime might be the most significant event since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
February 26 · 1 hr 2 min
Candace Owens Hits a New Low. Is She Doing Us a Favor?
Is the conservative movement cannibalizing itself? Today, we break down the shocking new trailer from Candace Owens targeting Erica Kirk (the widow of Charlie Kirk) and why this "provocateur" brand may have finally crossed the line into what we call "pure evil." In this episode, we discuss: The Candace Owens Fallout: Why attacking a widow is a bridge too far for the movement. Tim Dillon Responds: Our take on Tim’s reaction to our show and the battle between cynicism and geopolitics. Trump’s SOTU: Analyzing the "Trumpian" spectacle and the Minnesota/Ilhan Omar moment. Identity Politics: Piers Morgan, Jack Hughes, and the collective identity paradox. Highlights: [00:00] Trump’s State of the Union & The Minnesota Moment [18:50] The Piers Morgan/Jack Hughes Identity Debate [26:30] Tim Dillon Responds to Last Week's AH Episode [40:15] Candace Owens vs. Erica Kirk: Analyzing the Betrayal
February 20 · 51 min
Our Bobsledders Have Been Desecrated
Why are the biggest voices on the internet—from Tim Dillon to Gavin McInnes—suddenly falling into the same "grievance" trap as the people they claim to despise? In this episode of Ami’s House, Ami and Michael deconstruct the "Crutch Mentality," the bizarre overlap between the woke left and the woke right, and the truth behind Tucker Carlson’s recent visit to Israel. → The Olympic Bobsled Controversy: Analyzing the Swiss-French commentary on AJ Edelman. → Gavin McInnes & The "Grievance" Pivot: How the right-wing icon's views on Jewish success have shifted. → The Tim Dillon Rant: Why "cringe" commentary is replacing actual policy debate .→ Tucker Carlson in Israel: The difference between obfuscation and directness in media. 0:00 - Intro: New Gear & Studio Vibes2:10 - The Olympic Commentator Controversy 8:45 - Gavin McInnes & the "Woke Right" 14:30 - The "Crutch": Why we blame systems for personal failure 22:15 - Tim Dillon, Jared Kushner, and the Gaza Narrative 31:00 - Deconstructing the "Jewish Success" Myth 42:00 - Tucker Carlson & Mike Huckabee at the Airport 49:30 - Final Thoughts & Patreon Shoutouts "Do you think the 'woke right' is becoming a mirror image of the 'woke left'? Drop a comment below! 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/postsSubscribe for more clarity in a world of chaos.
February 13 · 50 min
Candace Is Replicating
Recorded LIVE for YouTube. We discuss Carrie Prejean Boller's shocking appearance on the Commission for Religious Freedom's fifth hearing, and how she's following the Candace Owens playbook to get clicks and enrage. We also get into the Super Bowl commercial fighting antisemitism, and come up with the REAL reason it was so awful.Watch Carrie Prejean Boller's comments here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxV57JxoK-8&t=5526sWatch the commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAGykd1UJho🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts
February 5 · 1 hr 23 min
James Lindsay: How Manufactured Slogans Hack the American Mind
"No one is illegal on stolen land." "Ceasefire now." Ever wonder why certain political phrases seem to appear out of nowhere and suddenly become unavoidable? James Lindsay returns to Ami’s House to expose the psychological engineering behind the slogans that are currently hacking our public discourse. While these viral phrases feel like organic expressions of "the people," James argues they are precision-engineered "thought-terminating clichés." Their goal isn't to start a conversation, but to shut down rational cognition entirely. In this episode, we deconstruct the mechanics of "sloganization"—a tactic James traces back to Maoist psychological warfare (Tifa)—and how it has successfully infected both the Far Left and the new "Woke Right." Ami and James dive deep into: The Brain Hack: Why six-word slogans are more effective than 60,000-word logical arguments. The "Woke Right" Infection: How elements of the conservative movement have adopted the identity politics and grievance tactics of the Left. The Death of Charlie Kirk’s "Big Tent": An analysis of the internal fracturing of the MAGA coalition. The Marketplace of Conduct: Why we are moving away from an argument of ideas and into a battle of scripted provocations. The Silence on Iran: Why viral activism remains deafeningly quiet regarding the Iranian regime. Are you repeating your own beliefs, or are you repeating a script? Join us for an essential look at the war for your attention and your logic. 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts Follow James Lindsay: X/Twitter: @ConceptualJames New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/author/jameslindsay/ #JamesLindsay #AmiKozak #AmisHouse #Psychology #Politics #Slogans #WokeRight #Discourse #CultureWar
January 30 · 58 min
JD Keeps Messing Up + Picking Sides on ICE
JD Vance sparked an uproar in the Jewish community this week with a Holocaust Remembrance tweet that notably omitted any mention of the Jewish people. Was it a simple mistake, or a symptom of a larger shift in right-wing media? Today on Ami’s House, we discuss the "Woke Right," the growing skepticism of viral internet clips like the Ilhan Omar "spraying" incident, and why both sides of the aisle are becoming increasingly obsessed with proving their own grand conspiracies. Join us as we try to make sense of the chaos. Listen for: Analysis of the JD Vance/Holocaust controversy. The psychological need for a "Fascist State" on the Left vs. the Right. Investigating the Minnesota ICE incident. Why we must remain skeptical of everything we see on the internet.

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