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<description><![CDATA[Real life doesn't come with a velvet rope or a background violin, so why should your media? Hosted by Shawn Keen—a blind professional, husband, and certified pain in the ass to anyone pushing fake narratives—The Silent Side cuts through the cultural noise of politics, daily life, and disability without the bubble wrap. This isn't a place for crying in your beer or playing the inspiration card; it’s a truth-first atmosphere where we break down the world, find the humor in the absurd, and bridge the gap between the able-bodied and disabled worlds. Because nobody gets a lifetime guarantee, and if you ever find yourself waking up to a brand-new reality, welcome aboard—life doesn't stop, and neither does our straight talk.]]></description>
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<itunes:subtitle>Who I am, why I started this show, and why the non-profits and media are lying to you.</itunes:subtitle>
<description><![CDATA[<h1>Welcome to The Silent Side</h1>
<p>Welcome to the introductory episode of The Silent Side.</p>
<p>For too long, legacy media, virtue-signaling "do-gooder" non-profits, and self-serving advocacy groups have controlled the microphone. Their business model is simple: keep blind and disabled Americans terrified, dependent, and believing they can't survive without another donation drive or bureaucratic savior.</p>
<p>I'm here to tell you that you are being lied to.</p>
<p>In this quick introduction, I lay out:</p>
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<li>Who I Am: A no-nonsense, blind host tired of the manufactured pity and institutional grift.</li>
<li>The Mission: Tearing down the panic-peddling machine and confronting media lies with unapologetic, hard-hitting truth.</li>
<li>The Future of This Show: Raw analysis of news, politics, and the disability industry—focusing on real independence, accountability, and building leverage instead of living on fear.</li>
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