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Sex, Porn & The Cornell 7: A Sex Therapist Breaks Down the Gen Z Intimacy Crisis | No Holds Barred
In this episode of No Holds Barred, host Rich Roth sits down with practicing sex therapist and Liberty University professor Dr. John Thomas to break down the infamous "Cornell 7" case and the underlying digital intimacy crisis affecting young people today.From the legal and social fallout of the Cornell 7 allegations to the alarming rise of Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction (PIED) in 18-year-olds, Dr. Thomas reveals how high-speed internet pornography, desensitization, and brain chemistry are reshaping attitudes toward sex, consent, and relationships.In this episode, we cover:• The full context behind the Cornell 7 case and comparisons to the Duke Lacrosse scandal• How early porn exposure alters brain dopamine circuits (Porn vs. Meth)• Why Gen Z is having significantly less sex than previous generations• The biological mechanics of the "Coolidge Effect" and why novelty ruins commitment• Practical advice for parents on sex education in the digital age• The future of AI, sex robots, and human intimacyEpisode Chapters:00:00 - Episode Highlights & Thanking Moore & Giles02:40 - Introducing Dr. John Thomas05:30 - The Cornell 7 Case & Duke Lacrosse Parallels08:10 - Dr. Thomas’ Professional Journey, Faith Perspective & Addiction Among Believers11:45 - Neurobiology of Sex Addiction: Porn vs. Hard Drugs14:40 - Dopamine Misconceptions & Going to Extremes to Find It16:50 - Cornell Seven Text Message Evidence26:40 - Early Exposure, Female Viewership, & Changing Norms33:30 - Desensitization and Escalation to Extreme Porn Genres35:20 - Sexual Aggression, Prior Trauma, and the Objectification of Women37:40 - Prefrontal Cortex Impairment & Objectification41:35 - Neurochemistry: Comparing Drug Addiction to Pornography45:00 - Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction (PIED) & Female Anorgasmia49:30 - Gen Z is Having Less Sex & The Coolidge Effect54:30 - Impact on Marriages and Low Desire in Men57:00 - Proactive Parenting: Open Communication vs. Shaming in a Technology Age01:02:10 - How AI and Sex Robots Erase Connection 01:04:10 - No Shortage of Clients: The Growing Crisis in Digital Intimacy 01:06:05 - Beyond the Cornell 7: Final Perspective and Recommendations 🔔 Subscribe to No Holds Barred for more raw, unfiltered conversations on culture, news, and modern issues!#Cornell7 #DrJohnThomas #NoHoldsBarred #GenZ #PornAddiction #MentalHealth #SexTherapy #LibertyUniversity #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast #CornellUniversityScandal #PIED #BehavioralHealth #psychology
14 Oct 2026
VA Election Guide: Lynchburg City Council, McGuire vs. Perriello & Broken Polls | No Holds Barred
Will a fractured conservative slate hand Lynchburg City Council to the Democrats? Is Congressman John McGuire facing an upset in Virginia's 5th District? University of Lynchburg Political Science Department Chair Dr. David Richards joins Rich Roth on No Holds Barred to break down everything on the ballot across Central Virginia and Capitol Hill. From the invalidated Republican primary and controversial "Vote for Two" strategy in Lynchburg to tight polling in VA-05, proposed state constitutional amendments, and why modern polling is broken, get an unfiltered, nonpartisan look at what will happen on Election Day. Episode Chapters:00:00 Episode Highlights & Thank You to Moore & Giles03:00 Welcome & Introduction of Dr. Dave Richards 04:00 Early Political Influences & Peace Corps Background 07:00 Entry into TV Commentary & Focus on Election Mechanics 08:30 The Business of Elections & Politics as a "Circus" 15:00 Candidate Motivations in the Social Media Era19:00 Lynchburg City Council Candidate Forum Review 28:00 Slate Strategies: Unified Democrats vs. Fractured Conservatives 32:20 Conservative Factions & The "Vote for Two" Strategy 36:50 Virginia 5th District: John McGuire vs. Tom Perriello 41:30 The Bob Good Backdrop & Hyperlocal Campaign Tactics 43:00 Virginia U.S. Senate Race: Mark Warner vs. Hung Cao 44:50 Proposed Virginia Constitutional Amendments Overview 48:30 Amendment 1: Reproductive Freedom & Abortion Codification 59:40 Amendment 2: Same-Sex Marriage & Gender vs. Sex Language 50:40 Amendment 3: Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons 52:40 Amherst County Casino Referendum (Rosie’s Gaming Emporium) 54:40 Modern Polling Flaws, Cell Phone Screening & Aggregates 1:00:25 National Balance of Power & Presidential Veto Gridlock1:03:40 Bold Predictions: 5th District, Senate & House 1:05:15 The 2028 Horizon: Party Identity & Realignment#LynchburgVA #CentralVA #TheConstitution #VirginiaPolitics #VA05 #JohnMcGuire #BobGood #MarkWarner #HungCao #LynchburgCityCouncil #VotingRights #AbortionLaws #ReproductiveFreedom #SameSexMarriage #Election2026 #NoHoldsBarred
30 Sept 2026
The Truth About Data Centers: Water Usage, Energy Rates & Tax Revenue | Bif Johnson, No Holds Barred
Data center developments are sparking intense debates across city councils, board meetings, and social media feeds throughout Virginia. But behind the controversy, what are the actual facts? Are data centers an environmental threat to local communities, or are they a vital economic engine that can build modern schools and keep residential property taxes low?In this episode of No Holds Barred, host Rich Roth sits down with Bif Johnson from Hurt & Proffitt — a civil engineering and surveying firm working directly with both local municipalities and site developers. Bif breaks down the complete picture of data center infrastructure, addressing every major community concern with real-world data and local case studies.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What Data Centers Actually Do: Why daily streaming, work-from-home demands, and smart home tech (not just AI) are driving massive demand for data facilities.The Water Consumption Myth: How modern "closed-loop" cooling systems function like sealed loops—using only a fraction of the water that older facilities or conventional industrial plants consume.Noise & Land Use Realities: What modern setback requirements, berms, and acoustic controls mean for neighboring residential areas.Power Grid & Utility Rates: How expanding the rate-payer base with large industrial power consumers helps fund necessary grid infrastructure without placing the burden on local homeowners.The Equipment Tax Advantage: Why the 18–36 month server refresh cycle provides steady, non-depreciating machine-and-tools tax revenue for local governments.The Mecklenburg County Case Study: How one rural Virginia county leveraged data center revenue to fund a $25M water plant, build brand-new 21st-century schools, expand fire/EMS coverage, and achieve the lowest personal tax rate in the state.EPISODE CHAPTERS:01:30 - Introduction & Thanking Moore & Giles05:00 - Biff Johnson & Hurt & Proffitt Background06:40 - Hurt & Proffitt’s Role in Balancing Locality & Developer Needs20:20 - What IS a Data Center? (The 18 Internet Devices in Every Home)26:25 - Concern #1: Closed-Loop Water Consumption vs. Other Industries33:50 - Concern #2: Land Use, Aesthetics, Earthen Berms & Buffer Zones41:55 - Concern #3: Debunking Sound & Decibel Levels47:40 - Concern #4: Energy Usage, Behind-the-Meter Power & Utility Rates56:10 - Economic Advantages: Continuous Server Tax Revenue1:00:30 - Infrastructure Upgrades & Job Creation1:05:50 - Case Study: How Mecklenburg County Transformed Their Schools & Tax Rates1:11:50 - The Future of Economic Development in Central Virginia#DataCenters #NoHoldsBarred #LynchburgVA #HurtAndProffitt #EconomicDevelopment #PropertyTaxes #ArtificialIntelligence #Infrastructure #Virginia #AIUsage #AI #Economy #CentralVirginia
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