Ian Smith: $15,000 a Day Fines?! How One Gym Destroyed the COVID Narrative | DSH #1617

Ian Smith comes on the Digital Social Hour podcast to discuss how small businesses fought back during COVID, sharing his powerful story of resilience and advocacy. From reopening his gym during strict lockdowns to facing massive fines and government pushback, Ian reveals the challenges small business owners endured and how community support helped them survive. He also opens up about his journey into political activism, running for Congress, and his fight against government overreach and corruption. 💡 What You’ll Learn 🔍 How political narratives are created—and manipulated 🏛️ What REALLY happens when you go against the state 💸 The truth behind $15K-per-day fines and government overreach 💪 How one gym sparked a nationwide movement during COVID 📺 How mainstream media influences public behavior ⚖️ The dirty inner workings of political campaigns 🌐 Why both sides of government benefit from crisis 🧠 How to think independently in a propaganda-driven world CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Ian Smith 06:14 - Bradley Martin Outreach 07:29 - Starting a Movement 09:44 - COVID Radicalization 11:05 - Running for Congress 17:18 - Politicians Changing Positions 18:30 - Duration of Political Issues 19:45 - Government Solutions 23:05 - Self-Care Importance 25:50 - The Propaganda Machine 28:34 - Future of Alternative Media 32:16 - Effective Debates 35:35 - Foreign Aid Discussion 38:16 - Taxation Insights 40:40 - Credit Card Management 43:18 - Supporting Local Businesses 44:24 - Voting with Your Dollar 45:57 - Finding Ian Smith 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️ Ian Smith — https://www.instagram.com/iansmithfitness/? 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/ds 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords COVID truth, gym shutdown, government overreach, political corruption, media propaganda, Ian Smith interview, New Jersey gym, COVID narrative, fitness industry shutdown, Congress run, Tucker Carlson interview, lockdown resistance #gymreopening #covidresponse #mediapropaganda #financialstrugglessmallbusinesses #communityresponsibilityinitiatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .