Prince Harry accuses British tabloids of illegal hacking in emotional court testimony. The UK moves closer to banning social media for children under 16. New health data show heart disease and stroke remain America’s top killers. Activists push back against Amazon Ring cameras over ICE surveillance concerns. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon defends globalism at Davos, and Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses spark a media frenzy.

TJ Walker filters the day’s biggest stories through communication strategy, media psychology, and personal development, helping you understand what really matters and why.

Markets, geopolitics, media, and business collide in today’s episode of Filtered with TJ Walker. From a rare triple sell-off sparked by Greenland tariff threats, to Europe’s debate over economic retaliation, to Mark Carney’s stark warning that the global order has “ruptured,” this episode breaks down what’s really happening beneath the headlines.

Plus: why modern media incentives are breaking politics, and how weight-loss drugs could save airlines hundreds of millions per year.

Today on Filtered with TJ Walker, we explore how communication breakdowns — not just ideology — are driving political instability at home and abroad.

From a viral influencer receiving an elite U.S. visa, to MAGA insiders sounding alarms about Elon Musk’s X, to President Trump’s escalating threats over Greenland and global trade, this episode traces how spectacle, grievance, and algorithmic incentives distort power.

We also examine growing international calls to boycott the 2026 World Cup and a New York Times warning that Democrats’ race-centric messaging may be strengthening the very identity politics they oppose.

This is news analysis focused on how messages are constructed, amplified, and weaponized — and why that matters.

China’s population is shrinking, births have collapsed to their lowest level since 1949, and experts say the damage may be irreversible. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we explain how decades of state-controlled family policy reshaped culture, and why financial incentives can’t fix it.

We also analyze a deadly train crash in Spain to explain how humans systematically misjudge risk, explore the rise of prediction markets in mainstream media, examine why fear of A.I. may be blocking better healthcare, and break down the geopolitical and psychological implications of the Greenland tariff dispute.

The episode closes with a sharp analysis of Frank Bruni’s argument that vulgarity and contempt are being normalized as leadership.

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we examine how political pressure, artificial intelligence, and digital distraction are reshaping American media.

Topics include a White House threat against CBS News over interview editing, the fallout from a Minneapolis protest involving a pardoned January 6 agitator, and how right-wing media framed the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent.

We also explore Ken Paxton’s use of A.I. in campaign advertising, Matt Damon’s warning about Netflix and distracted viewers, and what experts say about melatonin safety—plus practical sleep strategies that actually work.

In this week’s most important stories, President Trump intensifies attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fears about political pressure on the U.S. economy. Video footage of an ICE officer killing a woman in Minneapolis sparks national backlash and scrutiny of federal law enforcement tactics.

The Clintons face a House subpoena over Jeffrey Epstein, setting up a legal fight over congressional power and political motive. TJ Walker also reflects on the death of Dilbert creator Scott Adams and the lessons of creative success, and examines Virginia’s new law limiting children’s social media use.

A clear-eyed look at power, institutions, and accountability in America.

TJ Walker answers real student questions about communication, leadership, and public speaking in this personal development–focused episode of Filtered.

Topics include: • Asking questions to build confidence at work • Using personal stories to explain complex ideas • Decluttering your environment to think clearly • Using teleprompters without losing charisma • Handling questions smoothly in training sessions • Why teaching others sharpens your own skills

This episode is packed with practical advice you can use immediately in meetings, presentations, and daily conversations.

In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, we unpack the stories you may have missed, but shouldn’t ignore.

Why traditional starter homes have vanished from the American housing market. How New York City’s congestion pricing reduced traffic, raised revenue, and defied political expectations. Why Steve Bannon may be positioning himself for 2028. And how Trump-appointed judges are reshaping the judiciary in ways that could permanently alter American democracy.

We also explore why podcasts are now winning Golden Globe awards — and what that means for the future of media, Hollywood, and independent voices.

Clear analysis. No shouting. Just facts and context.