James O'Keefe: podcast appearances and interviews

James Edward O'Keefe III, born on June 28, 1984, is an American political activist and media figure. He is the founder and CEO of O'Keefe Media Group and is affiliated with The Unguarded Warrior. O'Keefe first gained prominence through his activities as a founder of Project Veritas, a far-right activist organization known for producing deceptively edited undercover videos targeting mainstream media and progressive groups. His work has included secretly recorded encounters in various organizations, often editing the recordings to produce misleading representations of the subjects' behavior. O'Keefe became widely known in 2009 for videos alleging misconduct at ACORN offices, which contributed to significant political and organizational repercussions before investigations cleared the organization of illegal activity. His conduct has attracted both support from conservative media and criticism, including legal action over accusations of privacy invasion and financial malfeasance. O'Keefe served as chairman of Project Veritas until his departure in February 2023 amid allegations of financial misconduct. Subsequently, he launched O'Keefe Media Group in March 2023. The new organization has been involved in legal disputes with Project Veritas, which has sued O'Keefe and others over the creation and operation of the rival enterprise, citing misappropriation of company funds and improper conduct. O'Keefe's career is characterized by his controversial methods and his influence within right-wing and conservative media circles.