Social media provocateur Alex Stein sat down with hotel magnate Monty Bennett on the latest episode of Let’s Talk Local for a candid discussion that ranged from homelessness and politics to faith and the supernatural. Host Sarah Zubiate Bennett guided the exchange, which revealed surprising common ground between the two despite their contrasting public personas. The episode offered fresh insights into Stein’s viral stunts and Bennett’s business-minded take on social issues.

Over the course of an hour, the trio covered homelessness, media bias, government overreach, and even the spiritual realm. While their approaches differed, both voiced concerns about polarization in American politics.

Stein, famous for viral videos such as the “Doctor Fauci give me that ouchie” stunt at a Dallas City Council meeting, revealed personal tragedy as a driving force behind his provocative style. “My mom got COVID, went to the hospital… they gave her Remdesivir. She died seven days later in my arm,” he recounted.

The discussion grew serious around Dallas homelessness. Bennett argued many current strategies miss the root causes. “Many people want to be on the streets… everyone wants to be off the street, that’s just not true,” he said.

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The conversation also veered into spiritual territory, with both men affirming their belief in supernatural forces. Stein, often seen as an edgy provocateur, spoke openly about faith: “God is real and the devil is real… there is a lot of metaphysical stuff that we can’t see, but it is around us.”

They also raised concerns about media bias, pointing to a recent child sex-trafficking bust in Dallas that drew little national attention despite its significance.

When asked about the future, Stein highlighted his upcoming Turning Point USA campus tour, noting he plans to visit 10 colleges this semester. “I do a lot of debates… sadly, we’ve devolved as a society where we just want to see people argue,” he said.

They briefly debated the push for legalized gambling in Texas, with both skeptical of its benefits. Bennett questioned whether such measures actually improve communities.

The episode closed on a lighter note as Stein quipped that a Cowboys Super Bowl win might be the ultimate cure for Dallas’s woes: “Whether you like football or not, you go to the gas station, people are in a better mood.”