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Pirate Wires

Pirate Wires
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Elon Musk
Google Ai
Tiktok
Blockchain
Cryptocurrency
Decentralization
Jon Stewart
Elizabeth Warren
Internet History
Artificial Intelligence
Open Source
Critical Race Theory
The Enhanced Games
Woke Kindergarten
Rolling Stone
Anduril Industries
Censorship
Kansas City Chiefs
Defense Technology

tech, politics, culture

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EPISODE #91: The Telsa and Elon saga continues for yet another week as the derangement continues to ramp up. A group on the internet is doxxing Tesla Owners, and major figures on the left cheer on the terrorism of their fellow citizens. Internet slop... more

EPISODE #90: Welcome back to the pod! Elon took hits from all angles this week. Tesla cars & chargers are being attacked, the stock is down, X went down on Monday, and the people are protesting. The good news? Trump will take one of those Teslas! Our... more

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EPISODE #89: This week, we brought our bingo paddles to watch Trump’s address to Congress. Within minutes, everything was out of control. The ladies were dressed in pink, they waved signs, and Al Green was removed. We get into the the decline of deco... more

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EPISODE #88: Welcome Back! Jeff Bezos sent shock waves through left wing media. The opinion section of the Washington Post will be undergoing rapid change by emphasizing personal liberties and free markets. This, of course, sent the media into a spir... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Rindsberg
Writer at Pirate Wires
Pirate Wires
Episode: Jeff Bezos' Washington Post Shake-Up, Left Wing Media Collapse, and Reddit Is Pro-Terrorist
Edward Coristine
A DOGE staffer involved in federal operations.
DOGE
Episode: Trump & Elon Musk Expose The Deep State
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
American environmental attorney, author, and activist known for his vocal opposition to vaccines and pharmaceutical industry practices.
Episode: RFK Gets Grilled By Congress, Trump’s Insane Start To His Presidency, & DeepSeek Starts An AI War
Bridget Phetasy
Podcaster and commentator.
Phetasy YouTube
Episode: Trump’s America (ft. Bridget Phetasy) Executive Orders, Pardons, DEI & More!
Palmer Luckey
Founder of Anduril and inventor of Oculus Rift, discussed various topics including U.S. manufacturing and tariffs.
Anduril
Episode: Palmer Luckey on Arsenal-1, Trump, US Manufacturing, Tariffs, & Heretical Thoughts
Martin Shkreli
Infamous investor and entrepreneur, known for his controversial public persona and past legal issues.
None
Episode: Kamala’s Economic Plan (ft. Martin Shkreli), DNC Report, and PIRATE IDOL
Nick Carter
General Partner of Castellion Ventures and MMA fighter
Castellion Ventures
Episode: Operation Chokepoint 2.0 (ft. Nic Carter), VCs For Kamala, Google’s Bizarre Search Results
Patrick Blumenthal
VC in Ukraine discussing the tech and war situation
Episode: Trump Coin Chaos, Fake Right Wing Vibe Shift In Tech?, Ukraine Update, & Insane Climate Activists
Ashley St. Clair
Author and journalist
Episode: Elon Changes X Forever, Nationalism On The Rise, IVF, Anti-Pride, & Gen Z Wants Blue Collar Jobs

Hosts

Riley
Co-host, discussing various topics.
Mike Solana
Co-host, offering analysis and commentary.
Brandon
Co-host of the Pirate Wires podcast.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 337 ratings
  • Worth your time!

    I came to Pirate Wires after seeing Mike on the Megyn Kelly Show. Very engaging and interesting. Highly recommend! Thanks, Mike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clive 001
    United Statesa month ago
  • This Just In…

    This is an excellent Podcast. A team that comes together to provide varied perspectives on current events. Well done. Refreshing. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sun Creature
    United States2 months ago
  • Very entertaining

    Really enjoy this show, great to get a sense of American politics and the tech world combined

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Georgie Buns
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Entertaining and fresh

    Mike Solana and his rotating cast of characters provide high quality content with an an entertaining mix of original journalism and commentary nearly every week. If you like All In you’ll love Pirate Wires.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R prime
    United States4 months ago
  • DOGE

    Maybe move federal government agencies away from Washington DC and to the states. Require in office to retain your job.

    The reality is that government agencies could have a 50% head count reduction and it would continue to not be functional, but could actually benefit.

    I would like to see an across the board reduction of 50%. From there I would like all similar functions to be merged together, but under different management. Third streamline the merged functions and eliminate all duplicate r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Evan Stevoid
    United States4 months ago

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Many find the show a valuable source for understanding current events, though some audio quality issues have been noted.
The mix of serious discussion with satirical elements engages a wide audience, making complex topics accessible and relatable.
Listeners appreciate the intelligent and often humorous commentary on pressing political and technological issues.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#88
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#193
Canada/Technology
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#174
France/Technology
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#168
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#168
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Tok Blocked! TikTok “Ban” Is Here - Everything You Need To Know
Q: What happens if TikTok does not comply with the divestiture?
If TikTok fails to divest, the bill would call on app stores and cloud services not to provide services to TikTok.
Tok Blocked! TikTok “Ban” Is Here - Everything You Need To Know
Q: What is the current political climate regarding TikTok legislation?
There are ongoing bipartisan discussions about a potential divestiture of TikTok from ByteDance due to national security risks.
Elon Musk Brings Trump Back To X & The EU Wants To Censor Them.. | Pirate Wires Podcast #65
Q: What did you make of the media coverage of the Musk-Trump interview?
The media coverage was overwhelmingly negative, focusing on Trump's inaccuracies and dismissive of the event's significance.
Mark Zuckerberg Regrets Working With Biden, Telegram Founder Arrested, & PIRATE IDOL Week 2
Q: Brad, you just wrote a piece about this. So welcome to the pod, first of all, and then let's just get into it, man. Take us down the Mark Zuckerberg apology tour.
Zuckerberg has expressed regret over government pressure during the pandemic on social media platforms.
Garry Tan Interview: Politics, SF Boom Loop, The Future Of Tech, Lina Khan, and AI
Q: What are the signs of hope?
According to Tan, the hope lies in technology and the continued influx of talented individuals into San Francisco.

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Pirate Wires launched 2 years ago and published 95 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Pirate Wires include:

1. Ashley Rindsberg
2. Edward Coristine
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
4. Bridget Phetasy
5. Palmer Luckey
6. Martin Shkreli
7. Nick Carter
8. Patrick Blumenthal

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