Matt Kim Podcast

The internet is all the same. Let’s do it differently.

An independent show about politics, culture, technology, AI, and the stories shaping what comes next—without the approved script.

Latest Episodes

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Oct. 6, 2026

it's a damn shame | Ep. 217

Matt Kim revisits Oliver Anthony’s song and the frustration he associates with it, questioning political loyalty, public leadership and whether changes in power improve ordinary people’s lives. He discusses criticism of a Pete Hegseth basketball video, the responsibility creators owe their audiences, paid messaging and trust. He closes by describing his interest in building businesses and a parallel society rather than pursuing change through voting. ## TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Music and memory 00
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Oct. 1, 2026

Noticing the AI Psyop | Ep. 217

Matt Kim examines AI’s expansion into everyday life, risk messaging from technology leaders, government involvement in AI safety, and promises of an age of abundance. He speculates about bailouts, public ownership, centralized computing, online content manipulation, and whether a future AI-driven influence campaign or false flag could be indistinguishable from reality. He closes by urging listeners to practice critical thinking and use today’s AI tools while access remains broadly available.
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Sept. 26, 2026

America Needs New Leadership | Ep. 216

Why are parents, young professionals and successful businesspeople considering life outside America? Matt examines concerns about safety, schools, affordability, food, water and declining social trust, drawing comparisons with his experiences in Korea. Despite America’s problems, he argues that its land, resources and potential remain extraordinary. His conclusion: the country is recoverable, but it needs a leadership change—not a country change.
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Sept. 24, 2026

I got invited to Mar-a-Lago | Ep. 215

I got invited to Mar-a-Lago | Ep. 215 Matt Kim says James O’Keefe invited him to a November gala at Mar-a-Lago. He weighs whether to go and asks listeners what they would do. Then he shares how an idea for showing a curated, scrollable feed of clips became a working app prototype with Claude and Claude Code. He demonstrates Doom Scroller and considers making it available to other creators.

Reviews

"You Had Me At" Shawn Ryan

"I like REAL & Raw - This is hit you in the Gut real! Exposing what is really going on in Our Constitutional Republic is "Gut Wrenching". Matt & Shawn are "pulling back the curtain" on what is Really…"

Jim Rice | July 29, 2024

Smart!

"Thought provoking intelligent discourse evoking consideration of what is possibly going on in the world today Matt is honest and humble. Thanks for all the thinking!"

djdflp | Nov. 16, 2024

Don’t agree with everything..

"… I’m mainly left leaning, but honestly I can’t stand the performative group think of the left as well as the right, so some edgy conversations about certain topics is frankly refreshing. The guys ar…"

El Phantsmo | Dec. 31, 2024