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A Thank You and a Goodbye

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 email and you can always join my free text line 813-213-4423. I'll let you know, but I'm not in a rush.

I appreciate yall. When we left Group9/Discovery it was scary times, and the only reason ...

Hey Yall! Its Philip (Announcement)

I'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, but it feels right to me.

Now, in the near future, I may launch a membership program through ShopDeFranco/BeautifulBastard, but that would serve a different purpose.

I first launched th...

50 Minute Andrew Yang Interview

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!

The coming weeks.

Out 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. 👍‬

Love yo faces and wishing you the best,

Philip DeFranco

THIS IS THE LAST MONTH TO BUY THIS POSTER AND MUG!!!!!

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 COOL SWAG FROM US! 

Not to mention that as a DeFranco Elite member, you will always get FIRST DIBS on all of the other cool content and products we make for you. 

If you want to ...

Click here for the party of the month!

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 on YT, Discord, or comment down below. Luke will be on Discord and YouTube chat to pull your questions. 

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Currently accepting: YOUR QUESTIONS FOR THE TOWN HALL TOMORROW! *OPEN TO DEFRANCO ELITE*

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 launch our new channels: Rogue Rocket and 2019-07-09 19:05:36 +0000 UTC View Post

3...2...1...LIFTOFF.

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 have ever imagined and our success has stemmed entirely from you. You've inspired our team time and time again, and we are so proud to present this long awaited avenue of news, information, and enter...

MAJOR PERK ALERT Y'ALL

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 it, and somehow churn out an even more badass poster, we went really out of the box with this one. 

Cut through the noise, GO ROGUE. Tune out the every day noise and tune i...

Could rats help save lives?

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 massive spikes. As a result, in 2017, two NGOs at the head of the landmine clearance effort came together to launch a new initiative aiming to rid the work of landmines by 2025. But they can't do the ...

How millions have been made from Opioids...

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 doctors and the public about their product.

Let's dive in.  

Patagonia is paying attention.....

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 aren’t committed to protecting the planet. 

Should retailers really be judging consumers? You tell us.

Click here to wa...

New set, new show, who dis? Comment here!

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 questions down below and you might see them in the Town Hall TOMORROW (5/22) at 4:00PM PST. 

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How the Flint Water Crisis Exposed a Bigger Problem in America’s Schools

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 developmental delays and other severe health consequences.  

Watch our latest video to learn more. 

Why Scientists Think We May Have Been Visited By Aliens

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 respected scientists from places like NASA and Harvard believe it’s possible we may have already been visited by an intelligent alien life form. 

Do you believe in aliens or nah?

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Good as gold

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. So much, in fact, that over the years, thousands of people have moved to the city with the hope of striking it rich. But even so, over 68% of the population still lives below the poverty line. Why?&nb...

Why Harvard is being sued....

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 have been compensated” by an American institution – unless Georgetown University beats this lawsuit to the punch. 

Watch th...

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS

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, or even ask him about some new shows coming your way *wink *wink *wink. 

(I'm still winking)

Tomorrow (May 9) at 3:30PM PST!

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These donuts have a dark past.

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. 

Check out the video to learn more about how this country has dealt with, and continues to deal with, its difficult past…  

Have you ever heard of breast implant illness?

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 (ICIJ) revealed the hidden dangers of silicone breast implants and their association with Breast Implant Illness (BII) and Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).

As a ...

Are holograms going to take over the music scene?

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. Check out our video for the full story and an exclusive look at a current hologram tour.

Have you guys ever been to a hologr...

(MORNING PDS) The Rise of Deadly Fraternity Hazing & How It Can Be Stopped.

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? If so, what made you choose to be a part of it?

Let's talk about this. 

-Cody

Who wants to host the Olympics?

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 countries have become increasingly disinterested in hosting the competition.  

How would you feel about your city hosting the Olympics?

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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 news, and cover a ton of changes coming up. 

Comment your questions down below and they'll be in the Town Hall TOMORROW (4/24) at 4:00PM PST. 

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