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Matt Ehret and Ghost welcome Cynthia Chung to dig into Count Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, the architect of Pan-Europe and an overlooked forerunner of fascism. They trace how Kalergi’s blueprint for the European Union drew from crusader ideology, Masonic symbolism, and a vision of reviving the Habsburg Empire. The conversation unpacks his ties to Mussolini, the Vatican, and Zionism, revealing how the League of Nations and Balfour Declaration carried forward a larger imperial strategy. From propaganda nudging Gen Z into crusader cosplay to Steve Bannon’s modern “gladiator schools,” the hosts expose how old Templar currents resurface in today’s geopolitics. They examine the danger of game theory traps that pit groups against one another, pushing societies toward engineered conflict and authoritarian “solutions.” With insights into social imperialism, the Fabian roots of fascism, and the modern Pan-Europe movement’s push to break up Russia, this episode connects the past to the precarious present, urging listeners to resist empire by reclaiming sovereignty, economics, and responsibility for self-government.

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Jon Herold opens this episode on day one of the government shutdown, calling it both political theater and an opportunity. He digs into Trump’s tactics, Russ Vought’s shutdown memo, and how single line-item votes could reshape federal spending. From JD Vance’s fiery remarks to Speaker Johnson’s pushback on Schumer’s demands, Jon explains why both sides are playing the blame game while Trump quietly sets the agenda. He then unpacks Trump’s unexpected security guarantee for Qatar, signed just before Netanyahu’s visit, and what it signals for U.S.–Israel relations and Middle East stability. A major thread centers on Israel’s payments to influencers, up to $7,000 per post, o shape U.S. opinion, which Jon blasts as foreign propaganda and an act of information warfare. The show also touches on Bitcoin’s rise, Trump’s AI-driven pediatric cancer initiative, the PBS poll seeding violence narratives, and fresh outrage over a Virginia school worker aiding a student’s abortion. With humor, rants, and first-principles thinking, Jon ties together shutdown brinkmanship, foreign influence, and the broader information war.

CannCon and Ashe in America dig into the federal government shutdown, exposing how both parties spin the blame while Trump uses the moment to slash fraud, waste, and abuse in federal programs. They tackle the fight over health care for illegal immigrants, the corruption in Medicaid and Medicare, and Trump’s push to cut drug prices with Pfizer under his new “Trump Rx” initiative. From the VA’s broken promises to pharmaceutical profits during COVID, the hosts pull no punches in calling out the swamp and Big Pharma’s grip on Americans. The conversation expands into January 6th pipe bomb theories, FBI training exercises, and the purge of critical data, raising more questions about the official narrative. Wrapping up with Trump’s bold call to use crime-ridden cities as training grounds for the military, this episode hits hard on shutdown politics, health care corruption, and the fight to reclaim America.

JB White delivers a fiery October 1st edition of the RattlerGator Report, reflecting on what he calls a “historic moment” as Trump summoned America’s generals to Quantico. JB frames the gathering as an assertion of authority and a call for compliance, not debate, signaling the military’s return to its core mission: defending the homeland against enemies foreign and domestic. He praises Pete Hegseth’s powerful speech and explains why the show of strength was necessary to reestablish standards, accountability, and order. From critiques of media spin to pushback against voices questioning Netanyahu and Trump’s alliance with Israel, JB ties together geopolitics, faith, and the enduring principles of conservatism, citing Russell Kirk’s Ten Conservative Principles as a foundation for America’s return to normalcy. He closes with reflections on Charlie Kirk’s memorial, the strength of Erica Kirk, and the spiritual weight of this moment in history, warning listeners that an eventful winter lies ahead as Trump and the military prepare to confront “the enemy within.”

Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid return with an explosive DEFCON ZERQ, diving into the unfolding chaos of Red October. They unravel bomb threats at universities, a massive generals’ meeting in Quantico, and Trump’s cryptic warnings about an invasion from within. From cyber-espionage networks and compromised military officers to submarines cornered near Venezuela, the hosts explore how “the hunt for” has shifted into “the hunt is on.” The discussion expands into biblical stakes, secret societies, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Knights Templar’s resurgence at the Vatican. Strap in as Alpha and Josh connect geopolitics, drops, and spiritual warfare to reveal why the precipice isn’t coming...it’s here.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright dive into Sinners (2025), Ryan Coogler’s stylish, vampire-infused crime drama. They unpack the film’s layered mix of organized crime, race, and spirituality, exploring how the story of two brothers, Smoke and Stack, goes beyond surface-level culture war narratives. From period-piece reflections on Jim Crow and Prohibition to the symbolic power of music as both liberation and temptation, the hosts trace themes of freedom, fellowship, and deception. They spotlight how Coogler flips expectations: vampires sell “unity” while embodying enslavement, and entertainment becomes both healing and a trap. With sharp insights into character dynamics, cultural commentary, and theological undertones, Chris and BB argue that Sinners delivers more than anti-woke bait, it’s a Trojan horse of deeper truths about power, consensus, and the human struggle between worldly desire and higher purpose.

CannCon and Ashe in America tackle Chapter 8 of The Fourth Turning, diving into the unraveling era of 1984–2005 and the rise of America’s culture wars. They explore how Reagan’s “Morning in America” optimism masked deep societal fragmentation, from Apple’s 1984 Super Bowl ad to the rise of niche identities and the collapse of shared civic trust. The conversation tracks how Americans shifted from collective institutions to personal fulfillment, spawning tribalism, declining faith in government, and the birth of a politics of meaning. From the O.J. Simpson trial to the Oklahoma City bombing, the chapter reveals how conspiracy theories, cultural clashes, and moral polarization redefined the era. CannCon and Ashe break down the generational archetypes, Silent, Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and how each played a role in America’s unraveling, setting the stage for the crises to come. With sharp insight and humor, they connect Strauss and Howe’s theory to today’s chaos, asking what lessons the unraveling holds for the storm ahead.

Ghost unpacks Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace proposal, highlighting its call for Israel to retreat from Gaza, release hostages, and allow a transitional Palestinian committee under an international Arab-led security force. He questions whether Israel will honor the deal, noting the strategic signals in Trump’s language and the global pressure surrounding Netanyahu. Ghost also plays Steve Bannon’s fiery critique of Israel’s duplicity, marking a dramatic turn from longtime pro-Israel voices, and ties it to Trump’s careful positioning and media optics. The show dives into Trump’s unprecedented meeting with all U.S. generals at Quantico, Pete Hegseth’s overhaul of military standards, and Trump’s push to use U.S. cities as training grounds for troops. Ghost connects these moves to larger questions about sovereignty, strategy, and the Samson Option, the idea that Israel could use nuclear threats to secure survival. The episode closes with sharp commentary on Charlie Kirk’s controversial letter to Netanyahu, the suspicious rise of a new “replacement” figure, and the propaganda battles driving division at home and abroad.

Jon Herold kicks off Shutdown Eve with a look at Trump’s latest moves, from tariffs on timber to reauthorizing federal committees, before diving into the Pentagon’s mysterious Quantico gathering of generals. He plays clips from Trump’s speech, where jokes about “the N-word of nuclear,” Canada as the 51st state, and central casting give way to serious declarations about inner cities as battlefronts and America facing “invasion from within.” Jon ties these remarks to Trump’s domestic terrorism NSPM, Antifa, and the looming “grand RICO” case, framing them as breadcrumbs of a larger counter–color revolution strategy. The episode also covers Venezuela’s drug routes, Biden-era surveillance abuses, and new lawsuits, including Jacob Chansley’s bizarre $40 trillion filing. On the global front, Jon unpacks Trump and Netanyahu’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, Parscale’s new contract as a foreign agent for Israel, and China’s military posture toward Taiwan. With shutdown brinkmanship hours away, massive federal resignations looming, and even a Trump–YouTube settlement, Jon weaves humor, first-principles analysis, and hard truths into a dense, high-energy show.

CannCon and Ghost break down the intensifying situation in Israel, where violence, political maneuvering, and shifting alliances dominate headlines. They connect these developments to Trump’s UN stance, his broader foreign policy posture, and the implications for America’s role in the region. At home, the hosts tackle the looming government shutdown, exposing how Trump’s strategy to force cuts and realign federal spending could reshape Washington’s power dynamics. The DOJ also comes under fire, with Comey’s indictment raising questions about corruption, accountability, and whether bigger dominoes are about to fall. Blending sharp analysis, humor, and first-principles thinking, CannCon and Ghost tie together Israel, shutdown brinkmanship, and DOJ maneuvering into a single narrative about sovereignty and the fight against entrenched power.

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Jon Herold and Zak “RedPill78” Paine dive into the circus of looming government shutdowns, exposing the political theater behind bloated spending and contingency plans. They break down conspiracies surrounding Charlie Kirk’s assassination, from questionable security firms and mysterious drones to the swirl of online speculation about staged footage and exploding devices. The hosts also explore Jacob Chansley’s $40 trillion lawsuit against the federal government, unraveling its bizarre claims and implications. Blending sharp skepticism with humor, they cut through the noise of wild theories to focus on what’s plausible, what’s propaganda, and what it all means for the future.

Ghost welcomes retired Army Lt. Colonel Oakland McCulloch back for a deep dive into the Marine Corps manual FM1 Warfighting and its lessons for both kinetic and information warfare. They explore timeless principles like friction, uncertainty, fluidity, and disorder, showing how simple plans, decentralized decision-making, and adaptability are as critical in today’s information battles as they are on the battlefield. Colonel McCulloch shares insights from his time in Kosovo, where diplomacy, economics, and psychological operations proved more effective than bullets, and explains how concepts like the OODA loop, surprise, boldness, and tempo apply far beyond the military. With examples from World War II, the Gulf War, and modern geopolitics, the conversation illustrates how maneuver warfare, striking weakness instead of strength, reinforcing success, and exploiting opportunity, remains the key to victory. Together, Ghost and McCulloch connect battlefield strategy to Trump’s political maneuvers, the cultural struggle in America, and the broader war for sovereignty.

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Abbey Blue Eyes, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada serve up a hilarious and crafty episode of Alphas Make Sandwiches. From fall decorating hacks with pool noodles and trash bag bats to DIY ghost centerpieces and candle tricks, the trio brings out their inner crafters. They share sponsor love with Twisters Treasures and Soft Disclosure lotion before diving into unboxing fun, patriotic jewelry, and laughter over influencer-style videos. The idiom of the week, “cutting off your nose to spite your face”, leads to wild historical tales of Viking-raided nuns and Harry Potter references. Things get sillier with prank videos, kitchen disaster compilations, and classic scare pranks, sparking stories about personal fails, baby shower games, and even Brad’s pumpkin pie mishap. Packed with humor, relatable chaos, and friendship, this episode reminds listeners that laughter, creativity, and community are the best medicine.

CannCon, Alpha Warrior, JB White, and Cam Cooksey bring their trademark chaos to the 50th episode of Y-Chromes. The crew kicks things off with victory laps and fantasy football trash talk before diving into a hilarious new Soft Disclosure ad that has Cam defending his “ashy hands.” From there, the conversation spirals into Mexican armpit color tests, steak pinwheel cooking tips, and Cam’s infamous bong rip in honor of Trump’s nod to the endocannabinoid system. Football betting spreads, shirt-stay nut shots, and plenty of “cheeks-slapping” jokes keep the laughs rolling, while the guys still find time for banter about Trump, Quantico generals, and Badlands meetups. With NFL picks, family stories, and a stream of outrageous clips, this milestone episode proves that nothing is off-limits when the Chromies are in the house.

Jon Herold opens the week with a deep dive into the looming government shutdown, breaking down Trump’s negotiations with Congress, Republican infighting over ACA subsidies, and the DoD’s contingency plans prioritizing border security and Middle East operations. He connects these developments to broader devolution themes, highlighting continuity of operations and Trump’s strategy of using shutdowns as leverage to force real change. The episode also covers Trump’s White House meeting with Netanyahu and the 21-point Gaza peace plan, along with speculation about signals tied to military aircraft sales. Jon examines the devastating LDS church shooting in Michigan, Rudy Giuliani’s Dominion settlement, and new rulings against Mike Lindell, before turning to Oregon’s lawsuit challenging Trump’s National Guard deployment under Title 10. Other stories include China’s ferry buildup for Taiwan, misleading narratives about drug prosecutions, and EA’s massive $55 billion buyout led by Saudi funds and Jared Kushner. With sharp humor, first-principles thinking, and plenty of rug metaphors, Jon ties together shutdown brinkmanship, legal showdowns, and geopolitical maneuvering into one packed episode.

CannCon and Zak “RedPill78” Paine deliver a fiery Monday edition of Badlands Daily, starting with Trump’s blast at the UN over waste, corruption, and its cowardice on Palestine. They pivot to the bombshell from O’Keefe Media Group, where DOJ investigator Glenn Prager allegedly confirmed the Epstein client list was destroyed to protect Bill Clinton. The hosts dissect how this revelation ties into intelligence coverups, media spin, and the broader collapse of institutional trust. From there, they cover the looming government shutdown, Trump’s strategy to force agency layoffs, and the Pentagon’s rare order summoning hundreds of generals to Quantico. Along the way, they spotlight global stories from Venezuela to Kazakhstan, China’s silence on TikTok, and Israel’s ongoing power struggles. With sharp banter and unfiltered analysis, CannCon and Zak connect the dots between corruption, global maneuvering, and the fight for accountability at home.

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