RICHARD GROVE · MEDIA KIT & BONA FIDES
RICHARD GROVE
Forensic Historian · Former Wall Street Whistleblower · Host of Grand Theft World · Founder of AUTONOMY
Helping People Think Clearly in an Age of Information Overload
From Wall Street to the University of Reason
Richard Grove's journey began far from the world of independent media. As a successful enterprise software executive living in New York City, he built a career solving complex business problems for major clients. That trajectory changed dramatically after witnessing the events of September 11th firsthand and later confronting illegal corporate activity that led him to become a whistleblower under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
What followed was a years-long effort to understand how institutions, incentives, media systems, and education shape public perception and individual behavior. Rather than simply documenting problems, Grove focused on developing solutions.
Over the past two decades he has produced documentaries, podcasts, educational programs, and research projects that connect history, psychology, economics, media literacy, and personal development into a coherent framework for understanding the modern world. He founded Tragedy and Hope, one of the most respected independent learning communities online, then the University of Reason, and in 2019 launched AUTONOMY — a breakthrough 12-week educational program helping individuals and families learn how to learn, think independently, set meaningful goals, and build lives rooted in freedom, responsibility, and competence.
Enterprise software executive in New York.
9/11 eyewitness and Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower.
Creator of an educational framework helping people reclaim agency through self-education.
By the Numbers
"Literacy is a form of slavery, until a method of critical thinking and intellectual self-defense is consistently and objectively applied by the reader."
— Richard Grove
Why Producers Invite Richard
Historical Context
Connects past and present to reveal patterns hidden by fragmented media narratives.
Practical Solutions
Provides actionable frameworks rather than merely identifying problems.
Independent Thinking
Helps audiences develop critical thinking and media literacy.
Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
Integrates history, psychology, education, entrepreneurship, and systems thinking.
Signature Topics
Education & Human Potential
- How to Learn Anything
- Self-directed learning
- Cognitive liberty
- Family education
Power & Institutions
- Globalism and internationalism
- Corporate influence
- Intelligence networks
- Propaganda and persuasion
Entrepreneurship & Agency
- Ethical sales
- Personal responsibility
- Building resilience
- Creating freedom through competence
Media Literacy
- Narrative construction
- Information warfare
- Censorship
- Critical thinking
Featured Projects & Initiatives
Grand Theft World
A weekly long-form broadcast connecting current events to historical evidence, context, and pattern recognition. "Come Get Fact-Up!" Sundays 9:30 PM – 4:00 AM Eastern.
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University of Reason
An open-source educational platform dedicated to self-directed learning, cognitive liberty, and lifelong personal development. It all starts with the Critical Thinking Trifecta.
Explore the Trifecta
The Ultimate History Lesson with John Taylor Gatto
The landmark preservation of John Taylor Gatto's lifetime research: a 5-hour interview with 200+ footnotes and 30+ referenced classic texts on compulsory schooling and the history of modern indoctrination.
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Peace Revolution Podcast
A timeless and foundational educational series exploring history, psychology, media, power structures, and practical solutions (2009–2018).
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Popular Presentations and Themes
- The Ultimate History Lesson
- How To Learn Anything
- The Hidden Curriculum of Modern Education
- Underground History of America
- History of the Rothschild Banking Dynasty
- Underground History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
- The Art of Ethical Sales
- Building Freedom Through Competence
- Cognitive Liberty in the Information Age
- Personal Agency in an Age of Dependency
Current Mission
To help individuals and families reclaim their capacity for independent thought, self-education, personal responsibility, and meaningful action. Richard's work inspires people seeking practical tools to navigate an increasingly complex world while building lives rooted in freedom, purpose, competence, and voluntary cooperation.
Introduction for Interviews and Events
"Today's guest is Richard Grove, a forensic historian, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and founder of the University of Reason. Richard is a former Wall Street whistleblower who witnessed the events of September 11th firsthand and has spent the last two decades researching systems of power, media, education, and human behavior. He is the creator of AUTONOMY, a breakthrough educational program focused on self-directed learning, and host of the Grand Theft World podcast. His work has helped thousands develop the skills needed to think independently, learn effectively, and take greater ownership of their lives."
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