Ep.475: Unveiling Secret Payouts & Influence Operations w/ Greg Boulden

In this eye-opening episode of The Courtenay Turner Podcast, Courtenay Turner is joined by Greg Boulden—an investigative journalist, philosopher, educator, artist, and polymath who serves as the host and managing editor of America Emboldened. Together, they unpack Greg’s explosive investigation into a conservative Political Action Committee (PAC) that has been covertly funding social media influencers to shape public opinion and sway political discourse. The conversation takes listeners deep into the mechanics of influence operations, exposing the hidden financial trails behind these campaigns and the incentives driving influencers to promote partisan agendas. Greg sheds light on how these secret payouts bypass traditional advertising regulations and exploit social media platforms to manipulate audiences without transparency. Beyond the surface-level political implications, Courtenay and Greg explore the broader geopolitical consequences of these operations, including their impact on democratic accountability and the erosion of public trust. They discuss how dark money networks operate behind the scenes to fund ideological movements and influence elections, often blurring the lines between corporate interests, religious ideology, and political strategy. The discussion also ventures into philosophical and spiritual territory, examining the ethical dilemmas posed by these covert operations. Greg reflects on the ontological questions surrounding truth, manipulation, and free will in an age dominated by disinformation campaigns and psychological tactics. The pair also consider the role of artificial intelligence in amplifying these efforts, warning of its potential to centralize control over public narratives and further distort reality. ▶Read Greg Boulden's thread: "Secret Payouts: Conservative PAC Bypasses Transparency on X" (Part 1) (Part 2) ▶Follow & Connect with Greg Boulden: ✩ Website:  https://americaemboldened.com ✩ Twitter  ✩ Substack:  America Emboldened's Newsletter The stories in America without the filter of politics. By Greg Boulden ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ▶ GET On-Demand Access for Courtenay's Cognitive Liberty Conference https://cognitivelibertyconference.com ----------------------------------------- ▶ Follow & Connect with Courtenay: https://www.courtenayturner.com ✩ Linktree ▶ Support my work & Affiliate links: ✩Buy Me A Coffee! ✩GiveSendGo ✩Venmo ✩Cash App ✩ Richardson Nutritional Center: (B-17!) ✩ Relax Far Infrared Saunas: (Warm Up!) Discount Code: COURTZ ✩ LifeWave Stem Cell Activation Patches​: (Activate your master cells!) ✩ Gold Gate Capital (Secure Your Wealth!) ✩ SatPhone123 (Claim Your Free Satellite Phone!) Promo Code: COURTZ ✩Discover The Magic of MagicDichol: ✩Defy The Grid With Real Currency.....Goldbacks!: Promo Code: COURTZ ✩Honey Colony "Where The Hive Decides What’s Healthy": Promo Code: COURTZ ▶ Follow Courtenay on Social Media: ✩Twitter ✩TruthSocial ✩Instagram ✩Telegram ————————————————— ▶ Disclaimer: this is intended to be inspiration & entertainment. We aim to inform, inspire & empower. Guest opinions/ statements are not a reflection of the host or podcast. Please note these are conversational dialogues. All statements and opinions are not necessarily meant to be taken as fact. Please do your own research. Thanks for watching! ————————————————— ©2025 All Rights Reserved Courtenay’s Substack Bringing breadth and depth of context to inform, inspire and empower cognitive liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices