Brigida D’Agostino is a Los Angeles-based TV and radio news anchor, host, reporter, and producer. She currently works as a news anchor for iHeartMedia’s LA talk news radio station KFI AM 640. She also produces and hosts “The Social Shift” and creates content for social media, investigating cultural shifts in family, gender, relationships, and the technology reshaping reality. She covers emerging trends and the policies reflecting and often accelerating these changes. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions about the cultural gender divide, the sober curious trend, the decline of religion in America, why more people are choosing childfree life, the ethics of commercial surrogacy, and how AI boyfriends and girlfriends are changing human relationships.
Before launching her show, Brigida hosted and produced “The World According to Jesse,” starring former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura. The half-hour political series aired weekly from 2016 to 2022 and amassed millions of views. The duo covered underreported foreign policy issues and top news stories while providing context and sharp analysis. The show was a spinoff of Brigida and Jesse’s 2015 show “Off the Grid,” on Larry King’s independent network, Ora TV.
In addition to hosting “The World According to Jesse,” Brigida also appeared weekly on the legal show “America’s Lawyer” from 2016 to 2022. Her reporting highlighted corporate, environmental, and government cases circulating through the American justice system and focused on the legal precedents behind U.S. laws on immigration, vaccine mandates, and abortion. Famed trial lawyer and the “Ring of Fire” radio’s Mike Papantonio hosted the show.
As a news correspondent Brigida has covered some of the biggest breaking stories, including the Covid-19 pandemic, George Floyd protests, terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, presidential elections, and the worst gas leak in U.S. history. She has also produced in-depth investigations on the conflicts in Libya and Yemen, and enterprise stories about various topics, including the exploitation of congressional transparency by special interest groups, the rise of private mercenaries in international conflict zones, and big industry versus small minority communities in the heartland of California’s gas and oil operations.
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Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the sober curious movement and its impact on socializing. Join us at LA's first zero-proof cocktail bar, Stay, to uncover how abstaining from alcohol can improve social interactions. From caffeine-infused beverages to botanical extracts, discover the growing array of alcohol-free alternatives. Whether it's health concerns, genetic intolerance, or simply a desire for a clearer mind, many are embracing this social shift.
Tradwives are taking over social media, causing a stir among girl bosses and She-EOs. But are these traditional housewives onto something, or are they promoting dangerous far-right ideologies? Join journalist Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler Persall to dissect the controversy surrounding the 1950s aesthetic, gender roles, and the choices that modern women face. We spill the tea on our obsession with the TikTok sensation, Mormon tradwife Ballerina Farm. She's perfect, beautiful, and living a life that's a world away from city-dwelling workaholics. With 8 adorable kids, cheese-making skills, and a massive following, she's the epitome of the tradwife phenomenon. Discover the heated debate on traditional values and gender roles, with some tradwives submitting to working husbands, sparking controversy. We explore the intersection of race, affluence, and fundamentalist Christian ideas within the tradwife movement, challenging the notion of empowerment and feminism. As a feminist, Brigida weighs in on the discussion, acknowledging that women have fought for the right to leave the home, work, and vote. Can modern women find a work-life balance to feel less burnt out? Comedian Ali Wong's hilarious take adds a comedic twist to the conversation, highlighting the challenges faced by today's working women.
Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and Director Tyson Wheeler discuss Elon Musk's Neuralink milestone. The company surgically installed its first Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (brain chip) in a human subject, potentially granting disabled persons the ability to operate smart devices telepathically. But as we marvel at the possibilities, questions arise about the ethics of mental privacy and the need for a bill of neuro-rights.
Culture writer Brigida D'Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the social shift regarding parenthood in the United States as more adults embrace childfree life. Once subjected to societal stigma, the decision to forgo parenthood is celebrated today, especially as dual-income households without kids, commonly known as DINKs, emerge with the highest net worth among various family structures. Discover the motivations behind the increasing choice of 20 percent of American adults to abstain from having children and how this trend challenges established societal norms. Uncover the driving forces behind the rise of DINKs, encompassing concerns such as climate change, inflation, inadequate social programs, a lack of paid maternity leave, and the escalating costs of healthcare and childcare. While childless couples revel in luxurious and leisurely lives in their youth, this narrative undergoes a transformation as they age, exploring the potential financial challenges faced by older couples without children.
Brace yourself for a spicy investigation into an unexpected crisis affecting Gen-Z – a "hanky panky recession" linked to *corn addiction! Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino peels back the layers of this unique phenomenon that's impacting real-life relationships and altering the menu for both men and women. In this eye-opening exploration, we dissect the connection between Gen-Z's reluctance to engage in real-life intimacy and their addiction to corn. What role does the corn industry play in influencing our bodies and minds? And how is it contributing to what's humorously coined as "corncob dysfunction" in young men?
Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler discuss the evolving landscape of age gap relationships in the wake of Anne Hathaway's latest film, "The Idea of You," and the shifting societal norms. Join us as we navigate the complex terrain of intergenerational romances, from examining the rise of older women dating younger men to debating the ethics surrounding age disparities in relationships. We also consider the perspectives of different generations, including Gen Z's evolving attitudes towards intergenerational romance. Is age just a number, or do age gap relationships warrant greater scrutiny?
Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler discuss the burgeoning trend of tiny house ownership amid the escalating housing crisis. With home prices soaring to unprecedented heights, younger generations are turning to unconventional solutions, including purchasing prefabricated tiny homes on Amazon for under $40,000. Join us as we explore the implications of this trend, from the astronomical cost of traditional homeownership to the innovative approach of buying and flipping compact dwellings.
Get ready for a groundbreaking revelation in the fight against cancer! The FDA has given the green light for phase three clinical trials of a revolutionary Tumor Lysate Particle Only vaccine. Journalist Brigida D’Agostino unpacks the science behind this game-changing treatment. Traditional cancer treatments often come with harsh side effects, but this vaccine aims to revolutionize the approach. Learn how the Tumor Lysate Particle Only vaccine helps the body distinguish between good and bad cells, stimulating the immune system to target and eliminate harmful tumor cells. The best part? Each patient receives a personalized vaccine crafted from samples of their own tumor, promising a unique and effective treatment.
Culture writer Brigida D'Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler investigate the booming $14 billion commercial surrogacy industry amid the Pope's call for a global ban on the practice. From business dynamics to ethical dilemmas, we explore the laws, controversies, and personal stories behind for-profit surrogacy. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Khloe, and Kim Kardashian, along with Chrissy Teigen and Anderson Cooper, have embraced surrogacy. But as the industry grows, so do the debates on morality and human rights. Watch now to understand the complex world of commercial surrogacy and its impact on families, individuals, and society.
Culture writer Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the social shift away from religion in the United States as 40 percent of Zoomers don't believe in God. How will the surge in atheism, agnosticism, and spirituality impact our societal norms and values? Brace yourself for mind-blowing statistics that shed light on the challenges atheists encounter, facing more hurdles in acceptance than any other ethnic, religious, or minority group. Will the stigma around atheism persist as the religiously unaffiliated population continues to grow?