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is historian, social scientist, political analyst, author, lecturer, trends researcher, freelance

writer, blogger,

academic consultant, and tutor Keith Preston of Attack the System.com.

You'll find him on X as well at TKee Keith Preston and the number one links are in the description.

What's up, Keith?

Welcome.

Hi.

Good to talk to you again.

Yeah, you know, a few years ago, we chatted on my TNT radio program a few times.

One of those times towards the end, I lost my voice and you had to take over.

But I really enjoy your perspective and your takes.

I listen to you on podcasts on your TAC the System newsletter, which is really great.

There's a lot of stuff that's posted there.

And I like your takes because they're very, they're extremely broad and ample.

And you've got a wide net and lens when it comes to analyzing what the frivolous is going on.

But before getting your take, anything you want to tell us about briefly your background

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