Elephants in Rooms
Hi, I’m Ken LaCorte. I spent 20 years behind-the-scenes at Fox News and now host “Elephants in Rooms”.
Here, we jump into topics that many people avoid and that the mainstream narrative often vilifies. Even when they’re true.
If you’re looking for true insight into issues – without straw men or sensationalism – you’ve found the right place.
Episodes
59 episodes
How Transgender Power Won, Then Lost
In just a decade, the transgender movement reshaped America. I explore its dramatic rise, overreach, and why 2024 became a turning point. From social media's role to censorship, detransition stories, and the collision with women’s ...
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16:15
How The Media Betrayed The Left
They didn't mean to but, once again, the left-leaning media accidentally helped elect Trump. Again.You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRo...
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The "Innocent" Black Man Who Wasn't
Question: How could the U.S. execute Marcellus Williams, an innocent man?Answer: He was guilty as hell.ActualJusticeWarrior's video on this case: Marcellus William...
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Is Organic Food Actually Better? Or A Trendy Scam?
I want to be healthy. But is organic food really worth the cost? Or is just another "feel good" way to take my money? The science is complicated.You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE:
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Nuclear Power Is Pretty Darn Green
Most of my life, I was told that nuclear was dangerous, wasteful and bad. Here's what I've now learned.Jump to:00:00 Intro
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10:49
How Did Society Lose Its Mind Over Body Positivity?
It's understandable that overweight people want to feel good. But how did people who should know better promote an ideology that leads to an early grave?Jump to:00:0...
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13:02
How Indian Immigrants Get Richer Than EVERYONE
Indian Americans have the highest income in the U.S. ... by far. I found that fascinating and wanted to figure out the reasons why. Here you go! Jump to:0...
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9:52
It Sucks, But Plastic Recycling Is A Scam
"Big Plastic" fooled the world. And they had help. Here's the story of how the lie of plastic recycling became a fake reality.Jump to:00:00 Intro
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Does The “Gay Voice” Actually Exist?
What's the deal with the "gay voice"? Does it really exist? And what's behind it ... biology, learned behavior, or something else? Let's get sciency.Jump to:00:00
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9:04
Why Do Smart People Fall For Stupid Ideas?
It's easy to understand why dumb people believe dumb things, but science shows that intelligent people are often worse. What's going on?You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE:
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9:07
Can Women Make Good Secret Service Agents?
Trump's assassination attempt raised important questions about female Secret Service agents. I break down the pros and cons.You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.y...
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Teachers Are NOT Underpaid. A Data Deep Dive.
Everyone "knows" that teachers are underpaid. It's so wildly accepted that it's practically a cliche. But is it true? The numbers will surprise you.Source documents/links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kktQ8O4Be5Pntz8...
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11:36
Did the #MeToo Movement Go Too Far?
What did he REALLY do wrong? Most people don't know the facts. The truth about Louis CK was that he never raped or assaulted anyone, but was canceled for "power dynamics." Was it fair? You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE:&n...
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Why do Black men like big butts?
First of all... is that true? Do Black men really like the big booty or is that a stereotype? Surprisingly, there's real scientific research on this. You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE:
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Why Haiti Is Awful And Its Neighbor Is Thriving
Haiti could be paradise, but it's a living hell. The popular answers don't tell the full story, and it's not "colonialism."Here is backup data and info for this video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNyODlzBoD3ttrUrD16sS7G4d5V1SaNy...
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12:46
Why did Britain protect child molesters?
I hated making this video, but it's an important issue. For decades, British police, politicians and social workers knew about organized gangs abusing British girls by the thousands. And they kept it quiet. Here's why.Link to my s...
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10:46
They're Lying. Home Ownership Rates Are Great.
"No one can afford a home anymore" ... absolute rubbish. The numbers surprised me, since homeownership rates are close to an all-time high, and MUCH higher than in the 50s/60s.Script and documentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d...
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Do we really need more female firefighters?
Can women really make good firefighters? Should they be actively recruited? It's a good debate, but few people arguing know too much about it.Here's a link to a Tedx I referenced: https://youtu.be/2XPtiYMuw0Q?si=uomFVX-iOH1Z4v6R
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You Would've Been A Good Nazi. Here's Why.
How hard is it for "ordinary men" to do the unthinkable? I take a look at Germany's Battalion 101 to see how they became Nazi killers. It raises the uncomfortable question ... what would you and I have done?Follow my writing at:
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Will Trump take Greenland?
Yeah, I know it sounds crazy but the more I researched into it, the more likely it looks like there's a good chance Greenland could become part of the United States. You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE:
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The Secret Double Life Of MLK
As part of the FBI's war on MLK, they taped him everywhere, under approval of the Kennedy administration. Those tapes will soon be released and allege, among other things, that MLK cheered on a sexual assault.If you think politics today...
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14:58
Why are humans vanishing?
The population crisis is no joke. Here's why it's happening.You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER:
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11:46
Why Do So Many People Get Away With Murder? (It's Easy)
You think it'd be hard, but it turns out that most murderers in America ... get away with it.You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms
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