Podcast:Harder Than Life Published On: Tue Nov 04 2025 Description: Is what you're seeing even real? This video tackles the rise of AI news and deepfakes in political news, questioning how much of what we consume is manipulated fake news. You can’t silence the truth. You can only expose who’s afraid of it.. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with award-winning journalist and radio host Steve Gruber, a man who’s built his career on truth, grit, and courage.. They dive deep into the collapse of corporate journalism, the rise of censorship, and how to stay grounded in faith and integrity when the world demands silence. Steve opens up about decades in the media, the dangers of AI, and why emotional intelligence, not outrage, is the real power play in today’s world.. This isn’t about politics. It’s about truth, freedom, and standing firm when it counts.. Key Takeaways 🟥 How to protect free speech in an age of censorship. 🟥 The collapse of corporate journalism and what’s replacing it. 🟥 Why emotional intelligence is the new superpower. 🟥 How faith, truth, and integrity keep you grounded in chaos. 🟥 The future of media, AI, and the battle for your mind. (0:00) Introduction (02:22) Biggest Lie in Mainstream Media (04:05) Creating Chaos In The Nation (07:24) Election and Media Bias (08:03) Charlie Kirk Assassination Discussion (13:19) Condoning Violence (16:12 ) Steve Gruber's Journey (25:13) AI in Gun Control And School Safety (34:15) Integrity And Truth In Journalism (37:09) Overcoming Controversy (40:36) Non-negotiables In Journalism (45:34) Most Powerful Interview Done By Steve (48:06) Staying Grounded & Married Life (51:56) Another Career In Mind (54:12) The Future of Free Press 🔔Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you live, lead, and speak Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices