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
142 episodes
The slavery myth nobody questions
"They say there are 50 million 'modern slaves' in the world, but what does that really mean? And why on Earth hasn't humanity fixed this by now?" –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Is global warming really that bad?
"Seriously, how bad is this global warming thing? I hear the range from 'crisis' to 'hoax' with smart people on either side. Here's what I learned." —Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Was Mother Teresa really who you think she was?
"In the modern media, Mother Teresa is more reviled than revered. Are her critics anti-religious zealots and click-happy YouTubers? Or is there more to the story?" –KenCorrection: Donal MacIntyre is an Irish investigative jo...
Why are cities liberal and rural areas conservative?
"Why are cities liberal and rural areas conservative? What's really driven that rift? I dive into the politics, psychology and statistics behind America's split." -- Ken► Video "How did Korea get so insane?":
The myths about gay tolerance through history
"So what was it like for gays throughout various parts of history? I look at the evolution of social norms and the myths surrounding tolerance towards homosexuals throughout ancient history" –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Did we get Thomas Jefferson wrong?
"I really thought that Thomas Jefferson having children with Sally Hemings was a settled fact. I was wrong." –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
What nobody says about Black deaths
"It's undeniable that the average Black American lives a shorter lifespan than others. But the answers aren't the neat and 'obvious' ones that most people believe." –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Former members unveil Scientology's secrets
"To outsiders, Scientology seems a bit crazy. And dangerous. But to thousands of people who join it, what's the appeal? How does it often attract smart, successful people?" — Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Should innocent people talk to the police?
"For my whole life I never thought talking the police could hurt an innocent person. That wrong, and here's what you should know." –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
"Guilty" ... "death penalty" ... then something no one expected.
"This is a different EIR video. Not about single question, but about lessons I learned from a pivotal event in my life. It's certainly the hardest video I've ever produced." --KenFOLLOW KEN: 🐘► Ken’s Free Newsletter:
Why the polls were wrong. Again. And again.
"Political polling used to be pretty accurate, but not in the last decade. What's going on? It's not just all about Trump." –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Why charity backfires
"We think of charity as always being a good thing. But it isn't." –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Why is Latin America so poor?
"For centuries, Latin America has struggled with poverty, despite great resources. What's going on?" --Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
"Worse than Hiroshima." Why did the U.S. firebomb Tokyo?
"The American firebombing of Tokyo was deadlier than the atomic bombs, not to mention the many other cities burned to the ground. Why did the U.S. do that? The answers go far beyond 'revenge' into some horrific options during total war." -- Ken...
What happened to the news?
"How did we go from a relatively objective new media to the craziness we see today? It's a fascinating study of money, politics, and technology." –Ken► Script Sources and Notes: https://shorturl.at/I15oKFOLLOW KEN: 🐘► ...
Why the Founding Fathers chose slavery
"Why did the Founding Fathers accept slavery in the new country? Basic politics, or something more?" --Ken► SCRIPT CORRECTION/FEEDBACK: Also, regarding Thomas Jefferson fathering children with Sally Hemming, some here are giving m...
The Helen Keller story doesn't add up
"I've wondered this my whole life. I finally got serious and dug into the facts as best I could." --Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Why did the Boy Scouts disappear?
"Not long ago, the Boy Scouts were a major part of American life. Now they're gone. How does that happen?" –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
How much influence does Israel actually have?
"The U.S. gives Israel a WHOLE LOT of money and support. Why?" –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Why grown men become furries
"Furries aren't just a handful of young people online. It's a real deal, and growing. Why?" –Ken► Script Sources and Notes:
Why are immigrant crime statistics literally impossible to find?
An investigation into the federal reporting systems (FBI CJIS) and the lack of standardized incarceration data at the state level.► Script Sources and Notes:
Why did white men conquer the world?
"Why did Europeans conquer the world? Why did they colonize Africa and the Americas ... and not the other way around? This is a fascinating journey into how the world evolved." -- Ken► Awesome book: Guns, Germs, and Steel. <...