Episode 1: Greg Kinnear on Struggling in School, Finding Acting as an Outlet, and Discovering His Purpose
On this episode of the The Leadership Thread, Dr. Pelonis sits down with Oscar-nominated actor Greg Kinnear, for a heartfelt conversation about the moments that shaped his life and career. From early influences to defining breakthroughs, Kinnear reflects on the experiences and lessons that guided his path to success. An inspiring look at resilience, purpose, and the leadership qualities formed long before the spotlight.
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Tweaking Or Tracking (4 min)
Lionel: The Browser Is Breaking Us (5 min)
LIonel: Worth The Waist? (3 min)
Lionel: Justice for Locked-Up Shampoo (5 min)
Dominic Carter: The Hospital Heist (4 min)
Rita Cosby: Arrest Me If You Can (3 min)
Ron Vitiello Talks About President Trump Fighting The War On Drugs (7 min)
Ron Vitiello | 12-03-25
Rita and Judge Richard Weinberg talk with Ron Vitiello, former Chief of Border Patrol and former ICE Director, about what President Trump is doing to stop the shipments of drugs potentially coming into the United States on boats.
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Why was the man who attacked an NYU student even on the streets? Midtown madness has begun!
Why was the man who attacked an NYU student even on the streets? Midtown madness has begun!
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Hour 4: If You Aren’t Lying, You Aren’t Flying | 12-04-25
Lionel dives into the saga of Palantir, the data behemoth founded by Peter Thiel, and its stunning political reversal: abandoning its supposed commitment to "progressive values" to use its software (Immigration OS) to help ICE track and deport undocumented immigrants faster. Lionel argues these ideological shifts are merely "an act" in the world of politics. Finally, a sobering look at the headline "If you aren't lying, you aren't flying": discover why commercial pilots conceal critical mental health struggles, fearing that seeking treatment for depression or anxiety could cost them their license and livelihood, potentially putting passengers at risk.
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Hour 3: I’ll Show You Anxiety! | 12-04-25
Lionel delivers an aggressive, cutting critique of modern culture and media hypocrisy. Lionel exposes an explosive Free Press report detailing how certain "gender doctors" are performing life-altering procedures on vulnerable youth while admitting they are improvising with no scientific foundation or long-term data. He contrasts this medical recklessness with his searing dismissal of contemporary complaints, telling those suffering from "digital burnout" to "Shut up. Butch up. Grow a pair".
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