Ami's House

Venezuela didn’t collapse overnight — it voted its way there.In this episode of Ami’s House, we’re joined by Daniel DiMartino, a Venezuelan-born economist and fellow at the Manhattan Institute, to explain how one of the richest countries in the world unraveled into authoritarianism, poverty, and mass exile.Daniel walks us through what it was actually like to grow up in Venezuela as power slowly centralized, institutions weakened, and socialist policies hollowed out a once-prosperous society — all through democratic means.We discuss:How Venezuela went from top-10 in economic freedom to near the bottomWhy oil wealth failed to prevent collapseThe difference between Venezuela and Iraq-style regime changeWhat American debates about socialism and executive power often ignoreWhy Venezuelans overwhelmingly reject the Maduro regimeThis is a sober, firsthand conversation about incentives, power, and the slow erosion of democratic guardrails — and why Venezuela matters far beyond South America.Follow Ami’s House for long-form conversations that prioritize depth over noise.

2025 broke a lot of illusions. A sober look back at a disorienting year — and what comes next.In this episode of Ami’s House, Ami and Michael reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026, unpacking the collapse of trust in media, the fracturing of political coalitions, and the growing realization that many voices people relied on were never built to carry that weight.They talk candidly about disillusionment with podcast culture, the right’s internal split over Israel, the speed of AI-driven change, and why the next phase isn’t about louder narratives — but discernment, integrity, and community.This is a grounded, end-of-year conversation for listeners who’ve been paying attention and trying to make sense of how quickly everything shifted.

Ami continues his firsthand AmericaFest 2025 recap with a deep dive into the tensions behind the scenes at Turning Point USA.This episode unpacks:Ben Shapiro’s speech — and why it changed the roomThe growing divide between ideas and fandomHow free speech absolutism gets stress-tested after victoryWhy naming the problem reduced tension instead of inflaming itA clear-eyed look at leadership, responsibility, and what conservative politics risks becoming if it loses its bearings.This is Part 2 of the AmericaFest series.

Part-1: The Groypers. Ami breaks down what really happened behind the scenes at AmericaFest. After years of watching Turning Point from the outside, Ami attended Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025 as a VIP guest — backstage with speakers, organizers, and media figures, and on the convention floor where online politics become real life.In this first part of a two-episode series, Ami and Mike reflect on what surprised him most:What AmericaFest actually feels like from the insideHow conservative politics, religion, and internet culture are mergingWhy antisemitism is no longer fringe — and how it spreads offlineWhat changes when extremists stop being anonymousWhy conversation may work where institutions don’tThis isn’t a viral takedown or a highlight reel. It’s a thoughtful, firsthand account of a movement in flux — and how being there reshaped Ami's thinking.Part 2 will explore the internal fault lines between figures like Charlie Kirk, Ben Shapiro, and Tucker Carlson, and what those tensions mean going forward.Follow Ami’s House so you don’t miss Part 2 — and share this episode with someone trying to understand what’s actually happening on the American right.

“Stop.” She said it — and Candace didn’t.Ami breaks down the Candace Owens–Erika Trump meeting, why it happened, and why it changed nothing.In this solo episode of Ami’s House, Ami reacts to the highly publicized meeting between Candace Owens and Erika Trump, unpacking the manipulation, deflection, and moral sleight-of-hand that followed. What does it mean when someone says they’ll “stop lying” — when no one asked them to stop lying, but to stop altogether?Ami examines the media aftermath, the role of public pressure, and why certain figures refuse to draw clear moral lines even when behavior crosses them. He also looks at how outrage gets redirected away from conduct and toward critics — and why that inversion corrodes trust, credibility, and movements from the inside.From there, the conversation widens: how conspiracy thinking takes hold, how private texts are weaponized after death, and why values can’t be abandoned just because advocates behave badly. Recorded from the road during a national tour, this episode is raw, unscripted, and uncompromising.In this episode, Ami covers:​The Candace Owens–Erika Trump meeting and what really mattered​Why “I’ll stop lying” is a tell — not a concession​Moral cowardice vs. moral clarity in media culture​How critics become the villains while conduct gets ignored​The danger of abandoning values because of flawed messengers​Why accountability can’t depend on who’s applying pressureA sharp, uncomfortable episode about manipulation, credibility, and refusing to play along.Follow Ami’s House for more unfiltered conversations on culture, politics, and the moments everyone else tries to spin.

Candace Owens, Nick Fuentes, and the cost of abandoning integrity.In this episode of Ami’s House (recorded LIVE on YouTube), Ami unpacks a turbulent week in online political culture — from Candace Owens’ escalating conduct to Nick Fuentes’ appearance on Piers Morgan — and asks a harder question: what happens to a movement when truth is sacrificed for attention?Broadcast remotely from Los Angeles, Ami reflects on courage, integrity, and why calling out destructive ideas matters more than protecting audience size.In this episode:Candace Owens’ pattern of provocation and escalating behaviorWhy short-term audience growth often leads to long-term collapseNick Fuentes on Piers Morgan — confronting ideas without sanitizing themThe difference between prejudice, racism, and manipulative semanticsWhy grievance politics mirrors the failures of the far leftTruth, integrity, and why movements rot from the inside outA sober, analytical episode focused on ideas, conduct, and consequences — not outrage for its own sake.Subscribe to Ami’s House for weekly conversations on culture, politics, and moral clarity. 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts

We catch up before Thanksgiving about Candace's tweet "exposing" an alleged Macron's assassination plot and the revelation that so many America-First accounts on X are actually based in Bangladesh.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts

Tim Ballard joins Ami’s House to break down what he’s seen in trafficking zones from Ukraine to Syria—and why so many public narratives about Israel and October 7 get the story wrong.We cover:• Trafficking operations in war zones• How conspiracy culture distorts real abuse• His time in Syria and work with IDF medics• Claims about Israel, Gaza, and global antisemitism• The politics around Sound of Freedom and The Hidden WarIf this episode resonates, follow the show and share your thoughts.

A wide-angle look at the political “moods” shaping 2025. The Free Press' Eli Lake joins Ami’s House to break down the rise of extremism, the new pressures on Jews from both sides, and how today’s chaos fits into a deeper historical cycle.In this episode, we get into:• Why today’s fringe movements feel powerful but remain unstable• How anti-Semitism on the left and right is reshaping Jewish identity• The difference between local populist wins and national viability• Political violence, conspiracy culture, and the normalization of chaos• What the emerging realignment means for American JewsIf you enjoy thoughtful, grounded conversations, follow the show and share with a friend.

New York just elected a democratic socialist mayor — and the Jewish world is feeling unmoored. In this episode, Ami and Mike unpack what Zohran Mamdani’s rise says about American politics, Jewish vulnerability, and the strange convergence of left-wing and right-wing populism.We explore:Why Mamdani’s charisma unsettles so many New York JewsHow Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and Dave Smith reflect a new “horseshoe” politicsThe loss of reassurance from both the right and the leftWhether Jewish political power in America is entering a post-AIPAC eraA conversation about fear, disillusionment, and what Jewish organizing might look like in this new political landscape.🎧 Follow, rate, and share Ami’s House to join a deeper, unfiltered conversation about Jewish life and power in a changing America.

In this BOMBSHELL revelation, Ami tells all about his presence at an infamous meeting in the Hamptons... But first, we get into Zohran Mamdani's appearance on Flagrant with Andrew Shulz and Aakash Singh, then the Nick Fuentes interview with Tucker Carlson.🛎️ Subscribe for updates and insights on how right wing media is informing the Jewish American experience!🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts

After a short break, Ami and Michael return with a marathon conversation catching up on everything we missed—from the end of the war and the hostages’ return, to Trump’s visit to Israel, the Coleman Hughes vs. Dave Smith debate, the fractures inside the right, and the latest media shake-ups. Recorded fresh off Ami’s trip to Israel, this episode is a major breakdown of everything we missed!00:00–02:00 — We’re Back (Where the hell were we?_02:01–07:00 — Ami’s Israel Trip07:01–15:00 — Hostages Home: Why don't we feel okay?15:01–19:00 — Bibi & Trump: How History Will Remember This19:01–23:00 — What the Ceasfire-Now camp is saying post-peace plan23:01–29:00 — Coleman hughes vs. Dave Smith29:01–43:00 — Ezra Klein, Ta-Nehisi Coates... and Tim Dillon?43:01–56:00 — Unite The Right Groupchat + Daily Wire/Matt Walsh Schism 56:01–62:00 — Dave Smith + Nick Fuentes Interview62:01–73:00 — Barry Weiss Sells The Free Press to Paramount73:01–79:00 — Riyadh Comedy Festival79:01–82:00 — Austin Comedy Scene Infighting82:01–84:00 — Big ep coming soon for Ami's House

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen joins Ami’s House for an unprecedented conversation about Charlie Kirk's assassination, Israel’s failures on October 7th, and conspiracy theories.(For Yossi's response to our questions about Jeffery Epstein, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts)In this episode, we dig into:🔴 What the Mossad actually does and why it’s unique among global intelligence agencies.🔴 The reality behind assassination programs—and how conspiracies about Mossad thrive after tragedies.🔴 Cohen’s candid reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the baseless claims tying Israel to it.🔴 The dangers Israel faces from Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and global propaganda.🔴 Why the U.S.–Israel relationship is more vital than ever.This episode is for anyone who cares about truth, Israel’s security, and the future of the West.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts📕Find Yossi Cohen’s new book, “The Sword of Freedom” here: https://a.co/d/0W0fq1U00:00 – 01:09 Introducing Yossi Cohen, Former Mossad Director01:09 – 02:15 Why Mossad Is the World’s “Boogeyman” in Conspiracies02:15 – 04:06 What the Mossad Really Does04:06 – 05:22 Behind Enemy Lines: How Israel Stops Terror Attacks05:22 – 07:18 Why Israel Can’t Afford to Be “Number Two”07:18 – 09:26 Assassinations, CIA, and Mossad’s Unique Role09:26 – 13:29 Mossad vs. Global Intelligence Agencies13:29 – 14:22 The Threats You Never Hear About14:22 – 15:28 Yossi Cohen on the Charlie Kirk Assassination15:28 – 17:12 What Mossad Keeps Secret—and Why17:12 – 20:24 Life Inside Mossad: Secrecy, Family, and Pop Culture Myths20:24 – 23:15 Addressing the Conspiracy About Kirk & Mossad23:15 – 26:32 Why These Conspiracies Are Antisemitic Lies26:32 – 29:30 Deterrence vs. Conspiracy: The Mossad Paradox29:30 – 36:20 The Iranian Threat & October 7 Context36:20 – 40:06 Does Israel Control U.S. Policy? Cohen Responds40:06 – 42:20 When Mossad Saves Lives Beyond Israel42:20 – 49:06 October 7th: Intelligence Failures Explained49:06 – 55:07 Why Israel’s Defenses Collapsed on October 7th55:07 – 01:00:00 Humanitarian Dilemmas: Gaza, Civilians & War01:00:00 – 01:05:25 Public Condemnations vs. Private Support for Israel01:05:25 – 01:08:50 Is the Status Quo Sustainable? Israel’s Future Choices01:08:50 – 01:09:11 Closing Reflections#israel #charliekirk #podcast #jewishhistory #israelhistory

In this important conversation in the week following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Ami and Mike sit down to discuss a disturbing episode of Tim Dillon, where Max Blumenthal laid out a half-baked theory on how Bibi Netanyahu was somehow related to Charlie Kirk. This is not about antisemitism. This is about the West, and the decline of our shared values. 🚨 Please watch and share with anybody who needs to see this.00:00 Max Blumenthal on Tim Dillon12:38 Podcasters gobbling up propoganda15:20 The new dividing line20:16 A new October 8th moment🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts

We sat with author and filmmaker  @dineshdsouza  to share thoughts and feelings after the tragic and disturbing assasination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. We discuss his new movie about October 7th, American on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, and how we should think about free speech in the wake of Charlie's targeted attack.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/postsCheck out Dinesh's new film: https://thedragonsprophecyfilm.com/#charliekirk

In this emergency episode of Ami’s House, we break down the viral clip of Congressman Richie Torres on The Adam Friedland Show. Was Torres unfairly painted as cold and unfeeling, or was Adam manipulating the moment? We explore how comedy, editing, and dishonest framing may have shaped the reaction to this spectacle— and what it reveals about Jewish life in America today.This conversation is about more than a viral clip — it’s about how diaspora Jews are being forced to respond in a culture increasingly hostile to Israel and Jewish identity.If you care about right-wing media, the Israel–Gaza war, antisemitism in America, and the role of Jewish pride vs. Jewish shame, this discussion will keep you thinking from start to finish.Listen to the interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6q6s1FYvdvGHWuhDml03Jt?si=21c35b1e636d4f7700:00–03:47 Who's Adam Friedland?03:48 — 05:19 The viral clip05:20–07:20 Gut reactions + Was Adam Friedland trolling??08:38 - 10:49 Grading Ritchie Torres' performance10:50 - 19:55 Reactions to Adam Friedland19:56 –22:11 Does Friedland REALLY not get it?22:12- 21:26 Our REAL problem with Left/Anti-Israel attitude28:25 - 29:55 Why didn't Torres SHRED Adam Friedland here?29:56– 32:14 What does this say about the Dems + Mamdani?32:14–35:32 Groupthink and pro-Israel isolation36:46–38:32 Final take: who really came out looking bad?

In this episode of Ami’s House, we sit down with journalist Karys Rhea to ask a hard question: Are we alienating the last allies Israel has left on the American Right? From the rise of “woke right” factions, to the fallout of October 7, to the mainstreaming of antisemitism in conservative spaces — we explore how the pro-Israel camp risks losing support from its own friends. We get into Tucker, Candace, Megyn Kelly, Charlie Kirk, and the usefulness of the term "antisemitic."This is not just about politics — it’s about whether Israel’s defenders can hold their coalition together without pushing people away.Find Kara on X: https://x.com/rheakarys🙏🏼 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts00:00–00:26 | The Fracturing of the Right00:26–05:52 | Jordan Peterson’s Warning Comes True05:53–09:18 | Israel, Antisemitism, and Pop Culture After Oct 709:19–13:28 | When Defending Israel Backfires13:29–20:36 | Loyalty vs. Sympathy: How Allies See Israel20:37–27:36 | Tucker, Candace & Friendship’s Blind Spots27:37–33:08 | Free Speech, Cancel Culture, and Antisemitism33:09–41:30 | Charlie Kirk, Pushback, and the Pro-Israel Right41:31–52:06 | Psychology, Demands vs. Requests, and Right-Wing Defenses52:07–01:01:34 | Reorienting Priorities: Iran, Islamism & The Real Threats01:01:35–01:08:46 | Are We Losing Our Last Friends? Closing Reflections#tuckercarlson #megynkelly #charliekirk #israel

As the Summer winds down we thought we'd release a more lighthearted conversation about comedy, Israel, and the creative process with one of our favorite comedians, Danny Lobell. If you've been a listener since the Buckle Up days, you'll appreciate this one.Check out Danny Lobell's new comedy special on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DQ61Y9Z6

Lucy Biggers once campaigned for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, spotting her influence before anyone else. Today, she’s sounding the alarm about AOC’s political heir, Zohran Mamdani.In this candid conversation, we explore why Zohran Mamdani’s message resonates with so many — including people like us — and why his solutions fall short. From housing costs and generational frustration to the future of populist politics, this is a conversation about shared concerns, different answers, and what happens when the Left stops listening.If you’ve ever wondered why political movements can inspire and disappoint in equal measure, or how we can address real problems without sacrificing our principles, you’ll want to hear this.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts00:00 – 02:00 Welcome & Background02:01 – 05:22 The Generation Left Behind05:23 – 07:56 Almost a Mamdani Voter07:57 – 10:12 Housing Crisis Hits Hard10:13 – 15:06 From AOC to Critic15:07 – 19:27 Capitalism & Socialism Both Fail19:28 – 27:11 Broken Promises27:12 – 30:04 What New Yorkers Really Think30:05 – 39:14 Will AOC win in 2028?? Populism’s Future39:15 – 43:12 AOC Meets Trump?43:13 – 52:03 The Algorithm Problem52:04 – 58:37 Final Thoughts#Israel #Politics #ZohranMamdani #AOC #FreePress #Antisemitism #HousingCrisis #Populism #LucyBiggers

→ Israeli Druze former special forces officer Mansur Ashkar reveals the shocking truth about what's happening to his people in Syria right now - and why the world is staying silent. In 1948, two Arab communities made opposite choices that changed everything. One chose the "Blood Covenant" with Israel. The other chose eternal war. Today, one community thrives.🔥 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:→ The secret origins of the word "assassin" (you'll never guess)→ Why Druze soldiers see things in Gaza that contradict everything in the media→ How "human shields" actually work (from someone who's seen it firsthand)→ The theological reason some Arab communities can coexist with Jews while others can't→ Why Assad's fall created a massacre nobody's covering00:00 - 01:41 | The Secret People: Who Are the Druze?01:42 - 07:05 | How 1948 split Arab communities into two different destinies07:06 - 13:24 | Jethro's Children: Ancient Roots, Modern Loyalty13:25 - 18:43 | Druze survival strategy18:44 - 25:06 | How the Syrian regime collapse unleashed hell on Druze communities25:07 - 28:46 | Responding to claims that Israel caused the current Syrian chaos28:47 - 34:12 | Power Vacuum: When Dictators Fall, Jihadis Rise34:13 - 38:02 | What Israel learned from Syria about power vacuums38:03 - 41:55 | Why some genocides get headlines while others get silence41:56 - 46:55 | Shocking Personal Story in Zurich46:56 - 54:59 | An IDF soldier's firsthand account of how Hamas uses civilians55:00 - 58:22 | What really happens at humanitarian aid sites58:23 - 01:02:12 | Why Israel's cautious approach in Gaza prolonged suffering01:02:13 - 01:07:08 | Palestinian State Delusion: Why Two States Won't Work01:07:09 - 01:09:20 | Latest updates on Syrian massacres and international silence💬 What shocked you most? Drop your thoughts below.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more uncomfortable truths about the Middle East📢 SHARE this story - the Druze deserve to be heard#Druze #Syria 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts#Israel #MiddleEast #Gaza #Assad #Genocide #HumanShields #IDF #Palestine