In this gripping episode of the TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast, host Meredyth Willits sits down with Cory, known online as @cfh.unfiltered, a former combat sniper turned unfiltered political commentator with over 600,000 followers. From his early life on an Indian reservation and two combat tours in Iraq to challenging deep-rooted conservative beliefs, Cory’s story is one of raw reckoning, personal transformation, and finding truth in the discomfort.   Together, they explore: ✅ The psychological trauma of warfare and killing ✅ What no one tells you about serving in Iraq ✅ Why patriotism can become dangerous ✅ The myth of American exceptionalism ✅ How education and love changed his worldview ✅ Why some conservative values persist in poor rural communities ✅ The dangers of militarizing cities and suppressing dissent ✅ How propaganda and fear control the population ✅ Cory’s journey from conservative ideology to political awakening ✅ The power of voting, speaking up, and planting seeds of truth   Plus, Cory gets honest about: ✨ The role his wife played in breaking his old belief systems ✨ What made him finally start unlearning everything he once thought was right ✨ How growing up poor shaped his politics and values ✨ What he fears most for the future of America ✨ His hope that younger generations will keep questioning, resisting, and voting   If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to confront your past and speak out in a world that punishes truth-tellers, this episode is for you.   00:00 Meet Cory, from combat sniper to content creator 02:00 The brutal reality of killing in war 04:30 Psychological cost of warfare and dehumanization 07:20 Realizing the narrative about Muslims was false 10:10 Patriotism, propaganda, and who benefits 12:40 Young men, ego, and the myth of invincibility 15:10 How love and humility began to shift his thinking 18:30 Learning through discomfort and unlearning through love 21:00 The turning point conversations with his wife 24:00 Man vs. bear, and the discomfort of seeing your own darkness 28:20 Why Cory chooses honesty over performance 30:10 Four B Movement, social awareness, and responsibility 33:00 Why so many people can’t self-reflect 35:40 Breaking the myth of being exceptional 37:10 Conversations that challenge our beliefs 40:00 The dangers of authoritarianism in the U.S. 43:00 The Second Amendment, tanks, and common sense 45:20 Rural poverty, lack of opportunity, and the rise in crime 48:40 What people misunderstand about tariffs, coal, and green energy 51:30 Education systems and outdated job pipelines 54:00 Why voting matters more than ever 55:30 The risk of not speaking up with friends and family 58:00 Personal story: arguing with his dad about Trump 01:00:00 Rural hospitals, Medicaid, and consequences that hit home 01:03:00 Militarizing U.S. cities, learning from dictatorships 01:06:00 What happens when we learn the hard way 01:09:00 Final thoughts and words of gratitude   🔗 Connect with Cory (CFH Unfiltered) ✨ TikTok: @cfh.unfiltered ✨ Instagram: @cfh_unfiltered ✨ YouTube: CFH Unfiltered 🔗 Connect with Meredyth Willits & the TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast ✨ Facebook: Meredyth Willits ✨ Instagram: @meredyth_willits ✨ TikTok: @meredyth_with_a_why ✨ YouTube: TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast | Meredyth Willits 🎙️ Hosted by Meredyth Willits, where viral fame meets raw reality. Subscribe, review, and stay tuned for more real talk from the creators who move us.

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