Podcast Summary: Candace Owens x E. Michael Jones
Title: Candace
Host: Candace Owens
Guest: E. Michael Jones
Episode: Candace Owens x E. Michael Jones
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Description: This time it's just Candace. Free and unfiltered.
Introduction
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1. The Role of Pornography as a Spiritual Weapon
Timestamp: [00:29] - [05:25]
E. Michael Jones initiates the conversation by asserting that pornography serves as a "spiritual weapon." He references his book, Libido Dominandi, discussing how pornography is pervasive in modern media platforms like Instagram and advertisements. Jones suggests that pornography not only distracts individuals but also spiritually enslaves them by making them subordinate to their desires.
Notable Quote:
"Pornography is a spiritual weapon." – E. Michael Jones [00:29]
2. Historical Context and Control Through Pornography
Timestamp: [05:25] - [14:01]
Jones delves into historical instances where pornography was used as a means of control. He cites the Israeli invasion of Ramallah in 2002, where pornography was broadcasted to disrupt Palestinian morale and prevent organization against oppression. Drawing parallels to St. Augustine's philosophies, Jones argues that sin leads to servitude, implying that indulging in pornography makes individuals slaves to their vices.
Notable Quotes:
"Sin is the primary cause of servitude." – E. Michael Jones [03:12]
"They wanted to get them addicted to pornography so they could control them." – E. Michael Jones [05:25]
3. The Intersection of Psychology, Sexuality, and Control
Timestamp: [14:01] - [39:43]
The discussion shifts to the influence of psychology and prominent figures like Wilhelm Reich and Sigmund Freud. Jones contends that Freud's psychoanalysis was a tool for controlling individuals by exploiting their subconscious desires. He highlights how early pornographers, predominantly Jewish, allegedly used pornography to undermine Christian values. The conversation also touches upon the evolution of psychological theories that promote sexual liberation, which Jones believes leads to societal decline and increased submission to lustful desires.
Notable Quotes:
"Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis...are tracing everything back to becoming slaves to desires." – E. Michael Jones [22:24]
"Sexual liberation is a form of control." – E. Michael Jones [23:31]
4. The Influence of the Catholic Church and Hollywood
Timestamp: [39:43] - [54:13]
Jones explores the historical conflict between the Catholic Church and the pornography industry, asserting that Jewish control over pornography was a deliberate strategy to weaken Christian morals. He discusses the establishment of the Production Code in Hollywood as a response to Catholic pressure, which he claims successfully curbed explicit content for decades. However, he argues that technological advancements have since rendered these controls obsolete, leading to the unchecked spread of pornography and moral disintegration.
Notable Quotes:
"Hollywood was created as a part of a government psychological operation." – E. Michael Jones [50:00]
"Hardcore pornography on the big screen... has only gotten worse." – E. Michael Jones [14:29]
5. The Decline of Protestantism and Its Societal Impact
Timestamp: [54:13] - [75:19]
The conversation transitions to the decline of Protestantism in America and its ramifications. Jones references Emmanuel Todd's La Defet de l'Occident, suggesting that the evaporation of Protestant values undermines the moral foundation of the West. He links the Puritanical roots of American society to contemporary issues, arguing that the loss of religious authority has led to increased individualism and moral relativism.
Notable Quotes:
"Protestantism is the hidden grammar of America." – E. Michael Jones [57:07]
"Logos means the order of the universe that God created." – E. Michael Jones [71:58]
6. Solutions and the Call to Return to Traditional Values
Timestamp: [75:19] - [79:29]
Towards the end of the episode, Jones offers solutions for individuals struggling with pornography and moral decline. He emphasizes the need for supernatural help through religious sacraments, particularly highlighting the importance of confession in the Catholic tradition. Jones advocates for a return to traditional religious values as the antidote to the pervasive influence of pornography and societal fragmentation.
Notable Quotes:
"The help is known as grace. And grace comes from the sacraments." – E. Michael Jones [75:50]
"The only answer in understanding anything that's happening in the world is to recognize that it's a spiritual battle." – E. Michael Jones [78:53]
Conclusion
In this episode, Candace Owens and E. Michael Jones engage in a deep and often controversial discussion about the role of pornography in modern society, its historical implications, and the perceived decline of traditional religious values. Through historical references and personal insights, they argue that pornography serves as a tool for spiritual and societal control, advocating for a return to established religious practices as a means of combating these influences.
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