I know I already gave you guys a heads up a few weeks ago that I was shutting the Patreon down at the end of March, but I just wanted to take another minute to say thank you for supporting this. To those of you who said you want to keep supporting if/when we launch another program, I've got your ...
2021-03-31 23:34:06 +0000 UTC View PostI'm posting this to give you a heads up that I'm going to be shutting down this Patreon at the end of March. I'll keep posting the ad-free versions of the PDS til then, but feel free to cancel. Also I know this might be weird because its essentially saying no to a meaningful amount of free money,...
2021-02-24 23:31:47 +0000 UTC View Post
On today's Friday PDS we include small bits of a much longer interview we did with Andrew Yang. We dove much deeper into UBI and a number of other topics. I hope you enjoy!
2020-04-10 23:44:17 +0000 UTC View PostOut of an abundance of caution I’ve asked my staff to work from home for at least the next two weeks.
This will cause some disruption in Rogue Rocket news and ACW podcast content BUT the PDS will still be business as usual and possibly have even more videos. 👍
Have you been thinking about diving in and purchasing the "CUT THROUGH THE NOISE" poster or mug? WELL THIS IS LITERALLY YOUR LAST CHANCE!
Starting next month, the tiers are officially changing and the mugs and posters will be yearly! Don't panic though-YOU'RE STILL GOING TO GET SUPER ...
2019-10-30 18:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
And by live party I mean this months Town Hall & Livestream so click right here to hang out with us.
You've got questions and comments, and we've got answers and announcements! You can message us o...
2019-07-10 22:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Tell you wife, tell your neighbors, and SET YOUR ALARMS because the July Town Hall is TOMORROW. I can hear one person in the back saying, BUT WHAT ABOUT JUNE?! You guys, June was so busy around here half of us don't even remember it. We were coordinating like there was no tomorrow to prep and lau...
2019-07-09 19:05:36 +0000 UTC View Post
After almost two years of development, our new channel will officially launch July 1. Get ready for weekly and daily breakdowns of news on social, and more. Mini documentaries, podcasts, new places, and definitely new faces.
Your support over the last few years has gone beyond what we could...
2019-06-30 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Does this poster look different from the rest of them? Well that's not because it's an entirely different design (duh) it's because this is our first HORIZONTAL POSTER. Besides the fact that we did what we always do, which was have an entirely different design in mind, scrap ...
There are an estimated 110 million landmines still lodged in over 60 countries around the world. Sixty million people live at risk of being maimed or killed by these explosives. Annual accident rates vary by country and while some have seen a reduction in the number of injuries, others have seen ...
2019-05-26 01:58:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Pharmaceutical companies that create powerful painkillers like OxyContin and fentanyl have received the majority of attention for their role in contributing to the opioid crisis, but now a company that was supposed to be helping solve the crisis has been criminally charged for allegedly lying to ...
2019-05-25 01:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Patagonia fleece vests have become such a symbol for corporate world banks and tech firms, they’ve been labeled part of “the Midtown uniform.” However that unofficial uniform may be on its way out since Patagonia recently announced they will no longer partner with any new companies that are...
2019-05-24 01:30:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Comment your questions for Phil to answer during tomorrow's Town Hall HERE!
Y'all heard? Tomorrow it's going down in this Town Hall. We've got a new show, a brand new bougie set, and you're going to be the first to hear all about it.
Comment your questio...
2019-05-21 20:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan served as a wakeup call about the dangers of lead poisoning for young children, but a recent report shows that schools across the nation are still failing to provide safe drinking water for millions of students, potentially exposing them to a lifetime of develo...
2019-05-19 01:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Is it possible we’ve been visited by intelligent alien life? News outlets have often disregarded this question as ludicrous. However, that attitude may be changing.
In this video we’ll look at why several well re...
2019-05-18 03:13:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Imagine living in the highest elevation human settlement in the world. A place where the climate and elevation are unlike any other as are the living conditions. There are no roads. There is no plumbing, no running water, and no sewage disposal system. What there is however, is gold, tons of it. ...
2019-05-17 01:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Tamara Lanier is suing Harvard University for ownership of a 169-year-old photo that she claims shows her enslaved ancestor, Renty. Her lawsuit may not simply be about that photo, however, because as her lawyer notes, it would be the “first time that descendants of African slaves in America hav...
2019-05-09 01:30:59 +0000 UTC View Post
It's Wednesday today, but tomorrow we're hosting a livestream on DeFranco Elite! I see some new names in here so let me give you a little rundown: this will be a livestream where you can ask Phil any question you want. Ask him about a hot topics, updates on stories we've covered,...
2019-05-08 18:36:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The wealthy German owners of Krispy Kreme and several other well-known companies recently uncovered their connection to Germany’s darkest era. But the story of JAB Holdings, while gruesome, is hardly an exception for large German companies that have existed for decades.
The FDA is revisiting safety concerns around breast implants. Between March 25th and 26th, they held a two-day safety hearing to discuss the risks associated with textured and smooth breast implants. This came after an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (IC...
2019-05-07 02:35:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This year several late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musicians will return to the stage thanks to hologram technology.
Despite the fact that this technology is getting better every year, reviews of hologram concerts have been mixed. The uncanny valley theory may help explain why that is....
2019-05-02 01:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
On today's morning show, we take a look at the disturbing number of fraternity hazing deaths in recent years and speak with students, parents and experts about how to stop dangerous hazing rituals at colleges across America.
Have you or someone you know been hazed or participated in hazing?...
2019-04-30 01:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Several Olympics of the last two decades have faced questions over vote-buying, including the most upcoming 2020 games. Yet, as corruption allegations have continued, both the overt and hidden costs to host the multi-national games have substantially ballooned, and 2019-04-25 01:31:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Comment your questions for Phil & Amanda to answer HERE!
You heard me right! The KING AND THE QUEEN of Rogue Rocket will be on this town hall tomorrow. We're going to talk about the projects that we're working on, let you be the first to hear any and all of the exciting...
2019-04-23 19:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
France made the move-lightsaber dueling is an official sport! You read that right. Next move for us Star Wars fans? We move to France.
Vive la France,
The DeFranco Team
2019-04-23 01:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Ya girl Dani dove into the beautiful world of make up for you this week to show you how pretty it really is. Have you bought from any of these beauty gurus? Which brands do you like?
-Hillary
Jumpstart your Tuesday with this morning PDS.
Stay classy San Diego,
-Hillary
2019-04-16 01:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
On today's morning show Phil takes a look at whether or not Airbnb is contributing to the housing crisis in various U.S. cities and how the company is responding to growing regulations on the short-term rental market.
Has ...
2019-04-11 01:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Beto O’Rourke is talking about it.
Kamala Harris is talking about it.
Ivanka Trump is talking about it.
Andrew Yang is talking about it.
Marco Rubio is talking about it.
Kirsten Gillibrand is talking about it.
Anne Hathaway is talking about it.
Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a looming indictment for corruption charges, but just next week, Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, will hold elections to determine a new government.
Netanyahu’s power hangs in the balance of the election, an impending ...
2019-04-04 02:20:01 +0000 UTC View Post