Brigida D’Agostino is a Los Angeles-based TV news anchor, host, culture reporter, and producer. She currently produces and hosts “The Social Shift,” on YouTube, where she fearlessly ventures into unexplored territories of the modern cultural landscape, challenging norms and pushing the boundaries of public discourse while encouraging viewers to rethink traditional beliefs and embrace new perspectives. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions about evolving societal trends, including the impact of artificial intelligence on labor, how neurotechnology could threaten mental privacy, the sober curious trend, the decline of religion in America, why more people are choosing childfree life, the tiny house revolution, ethics of commercial surrogacy, the rising commodification of adult content online, how Gen Z’s *corn* addiction is causing dysfunction in the bedroom, Congressional efforts to legalize psychedelics, and how AI boyfriends and girlfriends are changing human relationships. Get ready to expand your mind and embrace the unconventional!
Before launching her show, Brigida hosted and produced “The World According to Jesse,” starring former Independent Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura. The half-hour political series aired weekly from 2016 to 2022 and amassed millions of views. The duo covered underreported foreign policy issues and top news stories while providing context and sharp analysis. The show was a spinoff of Brigida and Jesse’s 2015 show “Off the Grid,” on Larry King’s independent network, Ora TV.
In addition to hosting “The World According to Jesse,” Brigida also appeared weekly on the legal show “America’s Lawyer” from 2016 to 2022. Her reporting highlighted corporate, environmental, and government cases circulating through the American justice system and focused on the legal precedents behind U.S. laws on immigration, vaccine mandates, and abortion. Famed trial lawyer and the “Ring of Fire” radio’s Mike Papantonio hosted the show.
As a news correspondent in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Brigida has covered some of the biggest breaking stories, including the Capitol riots, Covid-19 pandemic, George Floyd protests, terrorist attacks in San Bernardino and Paris, presidential elections, and the worst gas leak in U.S. history. She has also produced in-depth investigations on the conflicts in Libya and Yemen, and enterprise stories about various topics, including the exploitation of congressional transparency by special interest groups, the rise of private mercenaries in international conflict zones, and big industry versus small minority communities in the heartland of California’s gas and oil operations.
Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and Director Tyson Wheeler discuss Elon Musk's Neuralink milestone. The company surgically installed its first Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (brain chip) in a human subject, potentially granting disabled persons the ability to operate smart devices telepathically. But as we marvel at the possibilities, questions arise about the ethics of mental privacy and the need for a bill of neuro-rights.
Culture writer Brigida D'Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the social shift regarding parenthood in the United States as more adults embrace childfree life. Once subjected to societal stigma, the decision to forgo parenthood is celebrated today, especially as dual-income households without kids, commonly known as DINKs, emerge with the highest net worth among various family structures. Discover the motivations behind the increasing choice of 20 percent of American adults to abstain from having children and how this trend challenges established societal norms. Uncover the driving forces behind the rise of DINKs, encompassing concerns such as climate change, inflation, inadequate social programs, a lack of paid maternity leave, and the escalating costs of healthcare and childcare. While childless couples revel in luxurious and leisurely lives in their youth, this narrative undergoes a transformation as they age, exploring the potential financial challenges faced by older couples without children.
Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the sober curious movement and its impact on socializing. Join us at LA's first zero-proof cocktail bar, Stay, to uncover how abstaining from alcohol can improve social interactions. From caffeine-infused beverages to botanical extracts, discover the growing array of alcohol-free alternatives. Whether it's health concerns, genetic intolerance, or simply a desire for a clearer mind, many are embracing this social shift.
Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler discuss the evolving landscape of age gap relationships in the wake of Anne Hathaway's latest film, "The Idea of You," and the shifting societal norms. Join us as we navigate the complex terrain of intergenerational romances, from examining the rise of older women dating younger men to debating the ethics surrounding age disparities in relationships. We also consider the perspectives of different generations, including Gen Z's evolving attitudes towards intergenerational romance. Is age just a number, or do age gap relationships warrant greater scrutiny?
Brace yourself for a spicy investigation into an unexpected crisis affecting Gen-Z – a "hanky panky recession" linked to *corn addiction! Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino peels back the layers of this unique phenomenon that's impacting real-life relationships and altering the menu for both men and women. In this eye-opening exploration, we dissect the connection between Gen-Z's reluctance to engage in real-life intimacy and their addiction to corn. What role does the corn industry play in influencing our bodies and minds? And how is it contributing to what's humorously coined as "corncob dysfunction" in young men?
Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and Director Tyson Wheeler cover the latest global developments, from a groundbreaking decision by the United Nations Court allowing a genocide case against Israel over the Gaza conflict, to the alarming rise of explicit deepfakes featuring Taylor Swift that prompted action from lawmakers and tech giants. Discover the shocking Watch Me Lose My Job trend on social media, exposing mass layoffs across various industries, and get the inside scoop on a revolutionary gene therapy breakthrough that has cured deafness for the first time! Stay informed on the ever-evolving landscape of international affairs, technology, and medical advancements.
In recent years, the number of openly LGBTQ+ adults in the United States has surged to an all-time high, with Gen Z women leading the way in identifying as bisexual. Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler discuss the reasons behind this social shift and the disparities between societal acceptance of bisexual women versus bisexual men. From historical perspectives to modern-day attitudes, we explore the nuances of bisexuality and tackle the double standards that persist in today's society. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion!
Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler discuss the burgeoning trend of tiny house ownership amid the escalating housing crisis. With home prices soaring to unprecedented heights, younger generations are turning to unconventional solutions, including purchasing prefabricated tiny homes on Amazon for under $40,000. Join us as we explore the implications of this trend, from the astronomical cost of traditional homeownership to the innovative approach of buying and flipping compact dwellings.
Get ready for a groundbreaking revelation in the fight against cancer! The FDA has given the green light for phase three clinical trials of a revolutionary Tumor Lysate Particle Only vaccine. Journalist Brigida D’Agostino unpacks the science behind this game-changing treatment. Traditional cancer treatments often come with harsh side effects, but this vaccine aims to revolutionize the approach. Learn how the Tumor Lysate Particle Only vaccine helps the body distinguish between good and bad cells, stimulating the immune system to target and eliminate harmful tumor cells. The best part? Each patient receives a personalized vaccine crafted from samples of their own tumor, promising a unique and effective treatment.
Culture writer Brigida D'Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler investigate the booming $14 billion commercial surrogacy industry amid the Pope's call for a global ban on the practice. From business dynamics to ethical dilemmas, we explore the laws, controversies, and personal stories behind for-profit surrogacy. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Khloe, and Kim Kardashian, along with Chrissy Teigen and Anderson Cooper, have embraced surrogacy. But as the industry grows, so do the debates on morality and human rights. Watch now to understand the complex world of commercial surrogacy and its impact on families, individuals, and society.
Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the social shift away from religion in the United States as 40 percent of Zoomers don't believe in God. How will the surge in atheism, agnosticism, and spirituality impact our societal norms and values? Brace yourself for mind-blowing statistics that shed light on the challenges atheists encounter, facing more hurdles in acceptance than any other ethnic, religious, or minority group. Will the stigma around atheism persist as the religiously unaffiliated population continues to grow?
Will the AI Job Apocalypse Lead to Free Money? Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino explores the future of work and the dynamic relationship between artificial intelligence and Universal Basic Income, aka free money! Generative AI is disrupting the labor force. Today, 300 million full-time jobs are at risk of exposure to AI automation globally, and white-collar workers are most likely to be immediately replaced. By 2025, 49 percent of current workforce skills won’t be relevant. We talk about how to prepare for the looming AI job apocalypse and the potential for an AI job boom. We also discuss why UBI may finally gain popular support and propose ways to fund guaranteed income so we can live our best lives while robots go to work for us.
Journalist Brigida D’Agostino reveals how corporate greed is killing the news media. The corporatization of news and its thirst for profits erodes democracy, creates political polarization, and undermines journalism. Corporate media is so biased that only 34 percent of Americans trust it to deliver the news fairly, thoroughly, and accurately. We show you 3 ways to spot media bias so you can think critically about the news.
Journalist Brigida D'Agostino discusses the 2023 banking crisis that may still affect your hard-earned money and a possible recession in 2024 that the Federal Reserve is trying to avoid. As the pandemic dominated headlines, the Federal Reserve quietly eliminated all bank reserve requirements, meaning banks don't have to hold ANY money in their reserves! Are your uninsured deposits at risk? Discover what you need to know to safeguard your finances in these uncertain times. We also explore another critical factor contributing to the looming crisis: commercial real estate. The work-from-home trend has left corporate office landlords struggling, ultimately affecting the banks that lent them money. We delve into the ripple effects of this crisis on banks' portfolios, potentially sparking a massive liquidity crisis.
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