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• 1 MAGA Republican vs 20 Far-Left Democrats (ft Dave Rubin) | Surrounded 31.05.2026 1Std. 43Min.

  Conservative commentator Dave Rubin enters the Surrounded circle to confront 20 far-left Democrats in an intense political showdown. In this episode, Rubin navigates a deeply hostile environment, defending four divisive claims: that "wokeism" has caused more damage to America than Donald Trump, that voting for Democrats in 2026 guarantees broken cities, schools, and borders, that progressives push moderate Americans to the right, and that the modern left prioritizes ideology over reality. Can Rubin’s blunt critiques challenge the room's core convictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• 1 Journalist vs 20 Trump Supporters (ft Glenn Greenwald) | Surrounded 24.05.2026 1Std. 41Min.

  Independent journalist Glenn Greenwald steps into the circle to confront 20 MAGA supporters in a fiery political showdown. In this episode, Greenwald takes direct aim at the movement's core beliefs with four explosive claims: Trump’s legacy is defined by war rather than peace, his administration bows to the Israel lobby, his presidency was significantly more corrupt than Biden’s, and launching strikes on Iran would be a disaster for the American people. Will his relentless critiques force a reckoning, or can the room defend their champion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Naima vs Charlie Kirk, 1 Year Later | Surrounded Follow-Up 17.05.2026 1Std. 21Min.

  John Regalado sits down with recurring Surrounded guest, Naima, to look back at some of her most memorable moments from the Surrounded circle. In this special episode, Naima and John discuss whether Charlie Kirk's assassination changed how she views debate, what it was like to become a political persona overnight, and if she stand by her debate tactics with Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• 1 Psychiatrist & 20 Depressed People (ft. Dr. K) | Surrounded 10.05.2026 1Std. 34Min.

  Kikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at getkikoff.com/SURROUNDED today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!Psychiatrist Dr. K sits down with 20 individuals battling depression in a raw and deeply personal conversation about the realities of mental health. In this episode of Surrounded, Dr. K navigates profound emotional divides, defending four core claims: you are overwhelmed rather than broken, hopelessness is a symptom not a final conclusion, deep depression can coexist with productivity and success, and past therapy failures don’t mean you are beyond help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Israeli vs Palestinian: Can They Agree? | Surrounded Follow-up (ft. Rudy Rochman and Dr. Ahmed Soboh) 03.05.2026 1Std. 4Min.

  John Regalado is joined by Rudy Rochman and Dr. Ahmed Soboh to revisit their recent Surrounded debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this follow-up, they discuss religious extremism on both sides of the conflict, what major compromises both Rudy and Ahmed would consider acceptable in order to achieve peace, and if a one state solution for all could actually be achievable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• 1 Israeli vs 20 Pro-Palestine (ft. Rudy Rochman) | Surrounded 26.04.2026 1Std. 52Min.

  Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/SURROUNDED today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Jewish and Israel rights activist Rudy Rochman rights activist Rudy Rochman faces 20 pro-Palestinian advocates in a deeply emotional and urgent debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this episode of Surrounded, Rochman defends four core claims: that Israel is not committing genocide or apartheid, that anti-Zionism equates to anti-Semitism, that Jews are indigenous to Israel, and that Zionism is a movement of decolonization. As historical trauma meets fierce human rights arguments, can Rochman find a path to mutual understanding with his critics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Why a Conservative and Liberal Agree on the Epstein Files | Surrounded Follow-Up 19.04.2026 1Std. 4Min.

  John Regalado sits down with Andrew (Liberal) and Marien (Conservative) from Ro Khanna’s Epstein Files Surrounded debate to unpack the fallout. They revisit why the Epstein Transparency Act fell short, whether holding the “Epstein class” accountable has become empty political rhetoric, and if Marien’s loyalty to Trump has shifted at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• 1 Congressman vs 20 Epstein File Critics (ft. Ro Khanna) | Surrounded 12.04.2026 1Std. 25Min.

  Representative Ro Khanna enters the circle to face 20 Americans in a high-stakes debate about power, privilege, and the Epstein files. In this episode of Surrounded, Khanna navigates a deeply polarizing political landscape, defending four uncompromising claims: that America's justice system is two-tiered, the DOJ is illegally withholding crucial files, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick must resign, and the U.S. must finally hold its powerful elites accountable. In a space where demands for political transparency clash with fractured public trust, can Khanna find common ground with his critics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Why Are Vegans So Annoying? | Jack Symes Surrounded Follow-up 08.04.2026 1Std. 8Min.

  Philosopher and author Dr. Jack Symes and John Regalado meet again to dissect Jack's Surrounded debate with 20 meat eaters. In this follow-up, they examine the moral weight of animal suffering, the scientific data behind plant-based longevity, and the controversial argument that modern food systems constitute a global moral crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• 1 Vegan vs 20 Meat Eaters (ft. Jack Symes) 05.04.2026 1Std. 41Min.

  Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/SURROUNDED today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!Vegan advocate Jack Symes enters the circle to face 20 meat-eaters in an intense debate about the ethics of our diets. In this episode of Surrounded, Symes navigates a deeply polarizing landscape, defending four uncompromising claims: that extreme suffering for trivial pleasure is morally indefensible, that everyone should aim to be vegan, that factory farming ranks among the worst atrocities in history, and that veganism is fundamentally good for the world and humanity. In a space where personal lifestyle clashes with moral obligation, can Jack’s perspective find common ground with his critics, or are the divides too deep to bridge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Top 5 Most Heated Debates | Surrounded 29.03.2026 31Min.

  In this compilation episode of Surrounded, we revisit the most explosive and polarizing debates of the past year. One by one, these guests stepped into the circle to face 20 opposing voices in high-stakes clashes. Watch as Sam Seder takes on conservatives over DEI, Candace Owens defends traditional motherhood against feminists, Jordan Peterson clashes with atheists over morality and purpose, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Is Body Positivity Disempowering? Follow-up (ft. Jillian Michaels) | Surrounded 22.03.2026 57Min.

  Fitness icon Jillian Michaels sits down with John Regalado and body positivity advocate Marcy Guevara to unpack the emotional fallout from her Surrounded debate. In this follow-up, they dive into the "primary wound" of childhood trauma, the conflict between movement loyalty and personal health, and why Jillian believes identifying as "fat" can become a psychological prison that hinders true liberation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Jillian Michaels vs 20 Body Positivity Activists 15.03.2026 1Std. 48Min.

  Fitness trainer Jillian Michaels enters the circle to face 20 body-positivity advocates in a high-stakes debate about the future of wellness. In this episode of Surrounded, Michaels navigates a deeply personal and polarizing landscape, defending four core claims: the body-positivity movement is fundamentally disempowering, that the medical risks of obesity cannot be ignored, that large food corporations are capitalizing on the movement, and that current discourse oversimplifies the complexities of disordered eating. The group then debates a counterclaim: that shame remains a greater threat to health than the movement itself. In a space where personal identity meets public health, can Jillian’s perspective find common ground with her critics, or are the divisions too deep to bridge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Why It Always Comes Back to Butt Stuff | We Followed Up With Zander Moricz 08.03.2026 48Min.

  John Regalado sits down with Zander Moricz, to revisit the most heated moments of his surrounded debate. They discuss Trans Youth, misinformation, and the future of LGBTQ+ politics. Follow our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jubilee⁠ Follow Zander Moricz & SEE Alliance: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zandermoricz⁠ ⁠https://seeourpower.org⁠ ⁠https://x.com/zandermoricz⁠ Follow John Regalado: ⁠https://x.com/odalager_j⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@j_regalado Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• 1 LGBTQ+ Activist vs 25 Conservatives (ft. Zander Moricz) 01.03.2026 1Std. 30Min.

  One LGBTQ+ activist is surrounded by twenty-five conservatives in a raw conversation about identity, power, and the future of America’s youth. Zander Moricz steps into the circle to challenge assumptions and open a dialogue. From banned books to drag queens, healthcare to political power, this conversation asks: What are we really protecting, and at what cost? Follow our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jubilee⁠⁠ Follow Zander Moricz & SEE Alliance: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/zandermoricz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://seeourpower.org⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/zandermoricz⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Can Talarico Turn Texas Blue? | James Talarico vs 20 Undecided Voters Surrounded Follow-Up 22.02.2026 56Min.

  John Regalado sits down with Texans Krista and Daniel, to revisit their Surrounded debate with James Talarico. In this follow up interview they discuss whether or not Talarico can truly deliver on the change he's promising, whether billionaires or ideology are dividing us, and what the point of voting is at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Has the FBI Always Been Corrupt? | 1 Ex-Mafia Boss vs 20 Cops Surrounded Follow-Up 15.02.2026 49Min.

  John Regalado is joined by retired FBI agent Tom and veteran police officer Heather to unpack the most revealing moments from their Surrounded debate with ex-Mafia Boss, Michael Franzese. In this follow-up interview, they dig into the deep mistrust between the American public and the FBI, why narratives of "hyper-partisanship" are damaging institutional integrity, and how the psychology of fear, empathy, and the heavy toll of service collide in modern policing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Are Conservatives the Snowflakes Now? | Isaiah Martin Surrounded Follow-Up 08.02.2026 53Min.

  Isaiah Martin sits down with John Regalado to unpack the most heated moments from his Surrounded debate with 20 MAGA Republicans. In this follow-up, they dive into immigration myths, Trump’s economic record, why Isaiah calls DOGE a failure, and how misinformation spreads in real time. Isaiah also reflects on what it’s like debating across deep divides—and what Democrats need to get right next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Isaiah Martin vs 20 MAGA Republicans 01.02.2026 1Std. 49Min.

  Isaiah Martin steps into Surrounded as the lone Democrat facing 20 MAGA Republicans. He challenges four core pillars of Trump’s agenda: that mass deportations make communities less safe, Trump serves the wealthy while leaving everyday Americans behind, DOGE was a complete failure, and Trump’s policies damage the economy. Will his arguments have an impact, or just reveal how wide the divide is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Has the Healthcare Industry Betrayed Us? | Doctor Mike Surrounded Follow-Up 25.01.2026 1Std. 20Min.

  John Regalado sits down with Bryan, Anastasia, and Jack to unpack the most revealing moments from their Surrounded debate with Doctor Mike. In this follow-up interview, they dig into the deep mistrust between everyday people and the medical establishment, why skepticism around Big Pharma keeps growing, and how lifestyle, diet, and personal responsibility collide with institutional medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices