GiveSendGo Co-Founder Jacob Wells to Appear on ‘The Culture War' to Address Controversies
GiveSendGo's Jacob Wells to Join Tim Pool's 'Culture War' Podcast, Addressing Freedom of Speech, Media Bias, and the Role of Crowdfunding in a Divided America
Boston, Massachusetts, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jacob Wells, co-founder of the global leader in online fundraising platform GiveSendGo, will appear on Tim Pool's popular podcast Culture War this Friday to tackle some of the most pressing issues, including the Karmelo Anthony controversy, freedom of speech online, media bias, and the role of principled giving in a divided America.
Wells plans to address public misconceptions about the platform, including recent criticism tied to controversial campaigns, and speak candidly about the challenges GiveSendGo has faced as a faith-based and freedom-based alternative to other crowdfunding platforms.
'Our culture is unraveling because we've abandoned principle,' said Wells. 'GiveSendGo was built on the belief that truth, transparency, and moral courage must guide our public discourse. I'm honored to join Tim to discuss what's really happening—and why it matters.'
The episode is expected to include commentary on GiveSendGo's involvement in high-profile legal defense fundraisers and its stance on racial narratives that have polarized both mainstream and alternative media. Wells will also challenge several conservative influencers for spreading partial or misleading information regarding recent campaigns hosted on the platform.
'We believe in giving people a voice, especially when others try to silence them,' said Wells. 'We've seen firsthand how a principled platform can play a critical role in cultural transformation, and now's the time to tell that story.'
The appearance comes amid heightened scrutiny of alternative fundraising platforms and their role in political and cultural discourse. Wells hopes to leverage this conversation to encourage broader dialogue on how crowdfunding can serve as a tool for hope and healing in a divided society.
The episode of Culture War featuring Wells is scheduled to air Friday morning, April 18, 2025 and will be available on Tim Pool's YouTube channel and podcast network.
About GiveSendGo
Founded in 2014, GiveSendGo is a global leader in online crowdfunding dedicated to sharing the hope of Jesus through fundraising. Launched publicly in October 2015, the platform offers a free, faith-driven alternative to mainstream crowdfunding sites, emphasizing both financial support and spiritual encouragement.
GiveSendGo operates on a 0% platform fee model, allowing users to retain all funds raised. Unique features include a dedicated prayer team and a "Pray" button on every campaign, reflecting its commitment to addressing both material and spiritual needs. With operations in over 80 countries, GiveSendGo is recognized globally for its simple setup, reliable service, and dedication to freedom of expression. For more information, visit www.givesendgo.com.
About The Culture War Podcast
Launched in 2023, The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool is a weekly program that delves into the most pressing cultural and political issues shaping society today. Hosted by journalist and commentator Tim Pool, the show features in-depth conversations with a diverse array of guests, exploring topics ranging from free speech and censorship to identity politics and societal change. Produced by Timcast Media, the podcast is known for its candid discussions and commitment to examining complex subjects without limitations. With over 100 episodes to date, The Culture War Podcast has established itself as a platform for thought-provoking dialogue and critical analysis. For more information, visit Culture War Podcast.
CONTACT: Heather Holmes heather@publicityforgood.com 1+(828)332-5307 publicityforgood.com/Sign in to access your portfolio
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Miami Herald
35 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
Scott Galloway sends strong message to Elon Musk about Bill Gates
Podcaster and New York University professor Scott Galloway is well-known for his provocative opinions and smart takes on business, finance and government. That fact includes Galloway's unconventional view on how Social Security ought to be run. It also involves some sharply critical words he recently spoke about Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Galloway, who earns $16 million annually, contends that wealthy individuals, including himself, should not receive Social Security benefits. He advocates for means-testing to determine eligibility, ensuring that the program primarily supports those who depend on it for financial security in retirement. He highlights an imbalance in the system, pointing out that an employee at the company he owns, ProfG Media, earning $160,000 annually contributes $9,000 to Social Security, which amounts to 6% of their income. However, because Social Security taxes are capped at $160,000, someone earning millions - such as himself - still pays only $9,000, despite making exponentially more. Related: Scott Galloway warns Americans on 401(k), US economy threat Galloway sees Social Security as a safety net meant to prevent seniors from falling into poverty, rather than a mechanism for transferring wealth from younger generations to retirees who, collectively, are the most financially well-off generation in history. He argues that substantial reforms are necessary to reduce costs significantly. He believes that political leaders have avoided addressing the issue due to the risks involved, noting that older voters have managed to secure increasing financial benefits for themselves. Galloway asserts that this trend must end and that, by his math, approximately one-third of seniors should not be receiving Social Security. Appearing on a YouTube broadcast of Piers Morgan Uncensored, Galloway explained his view that a number of Musk's actions, such as spearheading the shutting down of USAID, were not to be respected. "Somehow we've decided in America that innovation and money replaces - or obviates, or excuses - depravity." Galloway said. "Or cutting off aid to HIV positive mothers, deciding what veterans should get benefits, cutting off SNAP payments, which have shown to have a positive net return when people run out of money for food at the end of the month." "I mean, I think one of the wonderful things about being an American and quite frankly, for me what it means to be a man and what I try to teach my boys, is the whole point of prosperity is such that you can protect people," he added. More on retirement: Dave Ramsey sounds alarm for Americans on Social SecurityScott Galloway warns Americans on 401(k), US economy threatShark Tank's Kevin O'Leary has message on Social Security, 401(k)s Galloway criticized Musk's behavior, arguing that wealth and success should not excuse problematic actions. According to Galloway, when someone publicly makes offensive gestures such as apparent Nazi salutes, is largely absent from their children's lives, or reportedly struggles with substance abuse, it raises serious concerns. He questions whether such a person should be considered an aspirational figure for young men. Galloway urges people to reflect on how money and status can distort public perception, noting that Musk's achievements - whether in aerospace or autonomous vehicles - are remarkable. However, he challenges the idea that these accomplishments justify moral failings, asking whether society should overlook unethical behavior simply because someone is a visionary or the richest person in the world. Related: Dave Ramsey warns Americans on Social Security Galloway discusses Musk's behavior and mentions billionaire Bill Gates as an example of an immensely wealthy person who is putting his money toward philanthropy and making the world a better place. "Does that mean unlike Bill Gates, he's not using his billions to help people?" Galloway asked. "He's not planting trees the shade of which he won't sit under. I think this is an individual who has literally come off the tracks ... and is using his immense power to get people elected." "Too many of us excuse what is abhorrent behavior," Galloway added. "I think his legacy is not going to be an EV or putting rockets into space. I think it's going to be unnecessary death, disease, and disability of the world's most vulnerable. That is not what it means to be an innovator. It's not what it means to be an American. It's not what it means to be a man." Related: Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary sends strong message on Social Security The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Fletcher fell in love with a 'Boy,' so why is she so sad about it?
Being bisexual should be celebrated, so why does Fletcher seem so down? Queer singer Cari Fletcher (who performs under her last name, Fletcher) released a new song, "Boy," and announced a new album titled Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?, set to be released July 18. She's also opened up about falling in love with and being in a relationship with a man. So why does this new era feel more like an apology than a relationship announcement? I'm not bisexual, so I could be wrong. To me, "Boy" doesn't sound like an empowering bi or queer anthem; it sounds like Fletcher feels guilty about her feelings for a man and wants to apologize for them. "I had no choice, I kissed a boy," she sadly sings over even sadder guitars. She seems to be lamenting that she couldn't stop it from happening, and implying that if she did have a choice, she wouldn't have done it. The song evokes sympathy, not celebration. "And it wasn't on your bingo card this year / Well, it wasn't on mine," she adds, even though she's explicitly identified as queer and not a lesbian since at least 2021. That year, when a fan asked her on Instagram if she was lesbian or bi, Fletcher responed, "I would say I identify as queer," and "it's about energy. But I am attracted to strong feminine energy, which just so happens to more likely than not be women." This isn't a JoJo Siwa situation where Fletcher previously identified as a lesbian before falling for a man. Fletcher has always been queer and open that she's attracted to people of all genders. - YouTube What exactly is Fletcher mourning? Is she grieving her loss of community or status? She is still just as queer as she ever was, and in the vast majority of the world, being with a man only raises her status. Of course, there will always be some biphobic members of the queer community, but there aren't as many biphobes are there are bisexuals. Fletcher is far from being alone in being a queer woman attracted to or dating a man. Many other queer singers like Dove Cameron, Demi Lovato, and Miley Cyrus have all proudly declared themselves queer and are currently in committed relationships with men. Those singers' relationships with men didn't evoke the same type of feelings among their queer fans that "Boy" has for Fletcher. But none of them released a whole song and album mournfully declaring that they "had no choice" but to fall for the men they love. Queer singer Kesha just released a song last month titled "Boy Crazy." It's a fun and sexy celebration of her sexuality. There's no hint of sadness that she, as a queer woman, goes crazy for men. And there shouldn't be. In reality, Fletcher's community didn't get smaller. It got bigger. Now, more women can relate to her music than ever before. This is even true among queer women. According to a 2024 Gallup poll, 57 percent of all adults who identify as LGBTQ+ identify as bisexual, versus only 15 percent identifying as lesbians. The Pew Research Center reports that five percent of the overall female population describes themselves as bisexual, versus just two percent describing themselves as lesbians. It also reports that for people of all genders under 30, 11 percent identify as bisexual, versus four percent who identify as gay or lesbian. Some in the lesbian community also see the launch and timing of the song as tone deaf. In the song, Cari sings that she's "hiding out in Northern California / Where nobody knows who I was before / Where they won't judge me in the morning." This sounds like she's been enjoying spending time living a life where no one knew she was into women, where she's seen for who she is now: a woman dating a man. She even deleted all her Instagram posts from before this month, wiping away years of her personal public history of sapphic singing and dykey dancing. To some fans, this sends the message that that was the old Fletcher, and the new Fletcher is all about boys. To some listeners, releasing a song about the fear of being persecuted for being a woman who is in love with a man during Pride month also feels somewhat insulting in a world where attacks on same-sex relationships are growing. This past January, Fletcher might've felt nervous to "come out" about her relationship with a man. Meanwhile, lesbians were rushing to get married and worrying that Donald Trump and other conservative proponents of Project 2025 would soon overturn the Supreme Court case that allows us to marry each other. The problem isn't that Fletcher is in love with a man, or that she's singing about it. Anyone who criticizes Fletcher for "queerbaiting" or says she's "not queer enough" is flat-out wrong and foolish. But why does she have to be so sad about the situation? In an interview with Them, Fletcher said that she was "scared" to come out about her relationship. "I'm cycling through some of the same feelings I felt when I came out 10 years ago of shame and guilt and fear and anxiety and wondering how people are going to react and going to receive me," she said. "For there to be this much fear in a community that I should belong in is a very real feeling that I have. I acknowledge it and I see that that's there." With "Boy," it feels like she's painted herself into a corner with a self-fulfilling prophecy that her fans would be upset she is in love with a man. If she's so sad and scared about it, how can she not expect her fans to be sad and scared as well? The only things her fans know about her relationship is what she is telling them, and she is sending a strong message that being a queer woman who loves a man is a tragedy. By releasing a song that seems to focus on self-pity and fear, it almost feels like Fletcher isn't proud to be herself, and that's not the unapologetic Cari that her fans have come to know and love.
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite AEW Star Gives Positive In-Ring Return Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. All Elite Wrestling has become a mainstream home for wrestlers who didn't fit the WWE mold in one way or another, including Swerve Strickland, "Timeless" Toni Storm, Kenny Omega, and more. More Pro Wrestling: Contract Set To Expire For Fan-Favorite WWE Superstar: Report One such star is Eddie Kingston. A mainstay on the independent scene, Kingston quickly became a fan favorite in AEW due to his no-nonsense everyman style and genuine promos. Unfortunately, Kingston has been missing from in-ring action since May 2024 after suffering multiple injuries, including a tibial fracture, a torn ACL, and a torn meniscus. Now, The Mad King is on the mend, an it looks like his recovery is moving in the right direction. December 27, 2023 – Eddie Kingston executes a chop against Bryan Danielson on AEW Dynamite. December 27, 2023 – Eddie Kingston executes a chop against Bryan Danielson on AEW Dynamite. Jeff Jones/AEW During a recent appearance on Cezar Bononi's YouTube channel, Kingston opened up regarding his rehabilitation plans while lifting weights with Bononi. "Everything is slow at first, it's running the ropes, all that stuff," Kingston said, per Jeremy Lambert of Fightful. "Three-quarter rolls. Then I'll get in there." Furthermore, Kingston revealed who he would want to be there helping get him back to ring "I would like to get Ortiz and Homicide down to grapple," Kingston continued. "Ortiz, if they're going to film it, because AEW likes to film everything, I get it. I don't, that's not me and my style. At least get Ortiz back on TV [Laughs]. "It's not my show. You're not always going to agree with your job. Once I get to the ring, I'm happy, I'm good." Ortiz was last seen on AEW television on Jan. 20, 2024, alongside Kingston in a losing effort against the Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli). More Pro Wrestling: Released WWE Star May Be Headed To TNA Wrestling: Report Kingston has been wrestling professionally since 2002, mainly appearing in independent promotions like Chikara, Combat Zone Wrestling, early Ring of Honor, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. Kingston also appeared in TNA/Impact Wrestling as well as the National Wrestling Alliance before making his AEW debut in 2020. Kingston quickly became beloved by the AEW fanbase and was well-known for his feuds with the Blackpool Combat Club, Miro, Chris Jericho, and Jon Moxley. His most successful run occurred when Kingston became the first wrestler to hold the ROH World Championship, the AEW Continental Championship, and the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship from New Japan Pro-Wrestling at the same time, taking on the title of the American Triple Crown Champion. More Pro Wrestling: Longtime WWE Superstar Is Taking A Leave Of Absence The Miz Breaks Silence On R-Truth's Controversial WWE Departure For more AEW and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
