Blunt Force Truth

Mark Young, Matt Umbarger

Booking Overview

This interview-driven talk show examines politics, public policy, science, and social issues through evidence-focused conversations with authors, decorated professionals, subject-matter experts, and organization leaders. Agencies could credibly pitch accomplished researchers, policy experts, veterans, entrepreneurs, authors, and public commentators with strong credentials and a contrarian or data-driven perspective; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 288

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 49.1k subscribers

Instagram: 51.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

media@bluntforcetruth.com

info@podcastone.com

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Host

Mark Young - Polymath and serial entrepreneur who co-hosts conversations examining complex political, scientific, and social issues through research and evidence.

Matt Umbarger - Co-host who helps examine current political, scientific, and social issues alongside Mark Young.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Recognized subject-matter experts, authors, veterans, entrepreneurs, policy professionals, scientists, and leaders of organizations addressing major political or social issues. Strong professional accomplishments, original research, practical experience, or a compelling public-interest perspective are expected.

Required Achievements:

Published books, Advanced academic or professional credentials, Military honors or distinguished service, Leadership of organizations or initiatives, Major media coverage, Long-term industry or international experience

Recent Guest Discussions

John Graham - Modern Masculinity, Balancing Strength With Compassion, Personal Transformation, Peacemaking, Moral Courage, And Civic Action.

Steven Eugene Kuhn - Local Politics, Civic Participation, School Boards, City Councils, Public Accountability, And Building Local Political Infrastructure.

Chris DeArmitt - Plastics, Microplastics, Environmental Science, Life-cycle Assessments, Greenhouse-gas Impacts, And Evidence-based Evaluation Of Environmental Claims.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Science, Social Issues, Masculinity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Blunt Force Truth

Make America Healthy Again: Inside Maha Films with Jeff Hayes

September 11, 2026

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, host Mark Young and co-host Matt Umbarger are joined by filmmaker, author, and television producer Jeff Hayes (Fahrenheit 9/11, The Real Anthony Fauci). The discussion delves into the systemic flaws of the American healthcare industry, the origin controversies surrounding COVID-19 and gain-of-function research, and the potential for artificial intelligence to reshape personalized medicine.Hayes breaks down the foundational premise behind Ma...

The AI Arms Race, Data Centers, and the Future of America’s Grid

September 02, 2026

Episode OverviewIn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, hosts Mark Young and Matt Umbarger are joined by Dr. Bonner Cohen to unpack one of the most critical political and economic issues facing the country today: the high-stakes global race for Artificial Intelligence leadership and the massive infrastructure required to power it. The conversation bridges historical technological shifts—from the Industrial Revolution and railroads to Henry Ford's assembly line and the internet—with the rapid, u...

Grassroots Power & Economic Realities: Winning the Battle for America’s Future

August 21, 2026

Episode OverviewIn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, host Mark Young welcomes Texas political strategist and public policy advocate David Covey to discuss the pivotal political and economic battlegrounds shaping the nation. From tight Senate races in Texas and Michigan to the core philosophies dividing American voters, Mark and David break down what it takes for common-sense principles to prevail.They examine how candidates manage public perception, the contrast between career politicians an...

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