Lightning Rod Today Episode 13

Rod talks about the violent crime wave that hit Chicago this past weekend and the response that Chicago's citizens had towards their elected officials at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Rod talks about Jussie Smollett's sentencing and the new trailer for the upcoming film, Elvis.

Rod discusses the dark side of Chicago politics and talks about the web of corruption that could be exposed in the upcoming trial of Speaker Mike Madigan.

Rod updates the audience on his appearances and tells politicians to be Americans and not just members of their parties.

Rod shares some personal stories and his connection to the Ukrainian people.

Rod hits the roof! Rod spends the night with Chicago roof-top Pastor James Brooks and discusses the rising crime rates and how his grassroots movement helps inner-city youth.

The brutal killing of a 16 year-old is too much to take. Rod discusses his film series on crime and why it's a project he feels he's called to produce. Also, the middle class has been left without a voice -- that is about to change.

Rod discusses his interactions on social media and how he's discovered what "normal" people really care about... and, it's not what our leaders think we want.

Free speech, canceling, and learning. Rod talks about how we can all be better to understand and learn from each other.

Rod discusses how without critical thinking, many people are joining ideological cults.