Elephants in Rooms

Apr 02 2025 53 ep. 31 mins 1
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Hi, I’m Ken LaCorte. I spent 20 years behind-the-scenes at Fox News and now host “Elephants in Rooms”.

Here, we jump into topics that many people avoid and that the mainstream narrative often vilifies. Even when they’re true.

If you’re looking for true insight into issues – without straw men or sensationalism – you’ve found the right place.

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How Indian Immigrants Get Richer Than EVERYONE

Apr 02 2025 9 mins  
Indian Americans have the highest income in the U.S. ... by far. I found that fascinating and wanted to figure out the reasons why. Here you go! Jump to: 00:00 Intro 01:38 India's A Mess 02:21 Selective Immigration 03:43 Education 04:35 Career Selection 05:29 Culture You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER: https://x.com/Elephants_Rooms SUBS

It Sucks, But Plastic Recycling Is A Scam

Mar 31 2025 9 mins  
"Big Plastic" fooled the world. And they had help. Here's the story of how the lie of plastic recycling became a fake reality. Jump to: 00:00 Intro 01:24 Plastic "Recycling" 03:03 How did we get here? 04:02 The PR campaign 06:49 Why it worked 07:38 The real cost You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER: https://x.com/Elephants_Rooms SUBSTACK:

Does The “Gay Voice” Actually Exist?

Mar 26 2025 9 mins  
What's the deal with the "gay voice"? Does it really exist? And what's behind it ... biology, learned behavior, or something else? Let's get sciency. Jump to: 00:00 Intro 00:52 The Power of Voice 02:19 What IS the Gay Voice? 03:50 Nature or Nurture? 06:58 The Dark Side You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER: https://x.com/Elephants_Rooms SU

Why Do Smart People Fall For Stupid Ideas?

Mar 24 2025 9 mins  
It's easy to understand why dumb people believe dumb things, but science shows that intelligent people are often worse. What's going on? You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER: https://x.com/Elephants_Rooms SUBSTACK: https://kenlacorte.substack.com/ RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/KenLaCorte

Can Women Make Good Secret Service Agents?

Mar 19 2025 10 mins  
Trump's assassination attempt raised important questions about female Secret Service agents. I break down the pros and cons. You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER: https://x.com/Elephants_Rooms SUBSTACK: https://kenlacorte.substack.com/ RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/KenLaCorte

Teachers Are NOT Underpaid. A Data Deep Dive.

Mar 17 2025 11 mins  
Everyone "knows" that teachers are underpaid. It's so wildly accepted that it's practically a cliche. But is it true? The numbers will surprise you. Source documents/links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kktQ8O4Be5Pntz81BM4lmxjqGxQ6-XI6oV50n-Ucwig/edit?tab=t.0 You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER: https://x.com/Elephants_Rooms SUBSTA

Did the #MeToo Movement Go Too Far?

Mar 12 2025 14 mins  
What did he REALLY do wrong? Most people don't know the facts. The truth about Louis CK was that he never raped or assaulted anyone, but was canceled for "power dynamics." Was it fair? You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER: https://x.com/Elephants_Rooms SUBSTACK: https://kenlacorte.substack.com/ RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/KenLaCorte

Why do Black men like big butts?

Mar 11 2025 9 mins  
First of all... is that true? Do Black men really like the big booty or is that a stereotype? Surprisingly, there's real scientific research on this. You can find Ken on ... YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@ElephantsInRooms TWITTER: https://x.com/Elephants_Rooms SUBSTACK: https://kenlacorte.substack.com/ RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/KenLaCorte

Why Haiti Is Awful And Its Neighbor Is Thriving

Mar 10 2025 12 mins  
Haiti could be paradise, but it's a living hell. The popular answers don't tell the full story, and it's not "colonialism." Here is backup data and info for this video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNyODlzBoD3ttrUrD16sS7G4d5V1SaNyPcS14O9dfvE/edit?tab=t.0 Jump to: 00:00 Haiti Chaos 1:24 Common Explanations 04:17 Haiti vs. the D.R. 07:42 Toxic Charity 09:20 Uncomfortable Quest

Why did Britain protect child molesters?

Mar 06 2025 10 mins  
I hated making this video, but it's an important issue. For decades, British police, politicians and social workers knew about organized gangs abusing British girls by the thousands. And they kept it quiet. Here's why. Link to my sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fz_llz5k5chMlksZM0BE0UnQUqWI7KKmc3lm0ewA0mI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.oufjn2p6807h Link to the full Jay Report: