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Zak Paine, Adel Nero, and Frankie Val reunite for a powerhouse episode of Taking It Back, diving deep into YouTube’s sudden reinstatement of banned conservative creators and what it really means. Adel shares stories from his recent trip to Jordan, including cultural insights, family reunions, and being abroad as Trump’s Middle East peace deal sparked celebrations in the streets. From there, the crew tackles censorship, algorithmic manipulation, and Trump’s $25 million lawsuit victory that forced Big Tech to reconsider its bans. The hosts discuss free speech as a constitutional issue in the digital age, the collapse of online discoverability, and how platforms like Rumble have failed to fill the gap. They reflect on the lost sense of community from the early days of independent media, the fallout of 2020’s digital purge, and the glimmers of accountability with indictments against Comey and John Bolton. It’s a nostalgic, fiery, and hopeful episode that reminds listeners why the fight for truth and transparency online is far from over.

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Jon Herold kicks off The Daily Herold with tech troubles, laughs, and a little finger-pointing before diving into a packed news day. Trump’s latest executive orders tighten federal hiring and military pay policies while the Pentagon puts the media on notice over classified leaks, sparking Jon’s fiery breakdown of what it means for mainstream journalism. He unpacks Trump’s phone call with Putin, new moves toward peace in Ukraine, and possible trade talks on the horizon, hinting that major geopolitical shifts may already be underway. Between headlines, Jon delivers his signature mix of sharp analysis and humor, most notably a hilariously heated debate with the live chat about whether Mitch McConnell’s infamous “fall” was real or staged. From Comey’s leaks to Bolton’s possible indictment and Trump’s CIA admissions, this episode blends serious revelations with classic Badlands banter.

In the premiere of The Choice, Ghost and Ashe in America open their new faith-based series with an in-depth discussion of The Chosen Season 1, Episode 1, “I Have Called You by Name.” What begins as a conversation about storytelling quickly evolves into a moving reflection on fear, redemption, and the accessibility of Christ’s message. The hosts explore Mary Magdalene’s transformation, Nicodemus’s confrontation with demonic power, and how legalism and fear still shape faith today. Along the way, Ghost and Ashe connect biblical lessons to modern life, from spiritual warfare to reclaiming authentic worship in a distracted world. With warmth, humor, and heartfelt conviction, they set the stage for a show that invites believers and seekers alike to rediscover the living Word of God through conversation, culture, and cinematic storytelling.

CannCon kicks off solo as Alpha battles California’s internet, diving straight into bombshell revelations about James Comey, Patrick Fitzgerald, and classified memo leaks that helped spark the Mueller probe. Alpha joins midway, and the two unpack how these new indictments tie into a broader RICO-style criminal enterprise, with sidebars on John Bolton’s AOL email fiasco, J6 cover-ups, Pelosi’s denials, and Trump’s fiery press conference revealing CIA ops in Venezuela. The duo roast the mainstream media’s Pentagon meltdown, break down Trump’s Operation Summer Heat arrests, and analyze blue states’ “shadow public health alliance.” With laughs, outrage, and signature Badlands chaos, they wrap with YouTube reinstatements, audience banter, and even a Soft Disclosure plug that keeps things light after a heavy news day.

In this fiery Wednesday edition of Devolution Power Hour, Jon Herold and Burning Bright dive deep into the shifting tides of Trump’s economic and geopolitical maneuvers. The duo dissects the Trump–Xi trade tensions, the rare earths and semiconductor chess match, and what coordinated “decoupling” between the U.S. and China might really mean. They explore Scott Bessant’s fiery remarks, Trump’s new equity-stake strategy in key industries, and the moral implications of government seizing corporate control. Later, they break down Trump’s cryptic comments about the “auto pen,” new revelations about Adam Kinzinger’s 30 million lines of phone data, and Kash Patel’s hints that the justice campaign is only beginning. With trademark banter, sharp analysis, and a few laughs (including a soft disclosure plug and some alpaca humor), this episode delivers a potent mix of global insight and Badlands chaos.

Brad Zerbo and Zak Paine kick off Season 4 of Altered State with a mind-bending discussion that blurs the line between truth and theory. From YouTube bans and censorship to the strange saga of Dave Chappelle’s disappearance and rumored “replacement,” the hosts dig deep into celebrity doubles, cloning conspiracies, and the psychological toll of uncovering hidden truths. Along the way, they touch on cultural manipulation, occult symbolism, and how spiritual warfare plays out through pop culture. What begins as a wild Hollywood mystery turns into a broader exploration of perception, power, and what it means to wake up in a world that isn’t what it seems.

Tune in tonight as Ian Carroll joins us to explore his path in content creation, his perspectives on culture and community, and how he’s using his platform to impact conversations. It’ll be real, wide-ranging, and hopefully provocative in the best way.

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Ghost takes over Breaking History for a solo deep dive that feels part investigation, part exposé. In this explosive episode, he unpacks the tangled web behind Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize controversy, how opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s award ties to the U.S. State Department, Marco Rubio, Elon Musk, and the CIA’s long history of regime change. Ghost dissects how “humanitarian coups,” fake peace prizes, and media manipulation reveal the machinery of modern empire. From Maduro’s feud with Musk to Colombia’s fiery rebuke of Netanyahu and the cartels’ deep ties to D.C., this episode connects decades of covert operations to today’s headlines. Packed with receipts, humor, and raw insight, it’s Ghost at his analytical best, ripping the mask off global corruption, one coup at a time.

Jon Herold returns with another sharp and entertaining episode of The Daily Herold, tackling everything from government shutdowns to global economic warfare. He dives into Trump’s new trade strategy with China, the ongoing rare-earth conflict, and how “de-risking” might be the quiet move reshaping world power. Between math lessons on government spending, reflections on the Doge program, and debates about Charlie Kirk’s legacy, Jon balances hard news with humor and humanity. From Supreme Court arguments on voting rights to Pentagon press restrictions and China’s economic provocations, this episode proves there’s no such thing as a slow news day in 2025.

CannCon and Chris Paul tackle a loaded Monday episode of Badlands Daily, cutting through the noise on the J6 Committee’s mass data grab, 30 million phone records, and the constitutional overreach it represents. From FBI corruption and congressional spying to Biden’s Ukraine cover-ups and Trump’s strategic government “RIFs,” the hosts connect the dots between lawfare, censorship, and the unraveling of the old guard. They debate free speech for foreign visa holders, laugh through Illinois’ fence fiasco, and expose how propaganda keeps America hypnotized. Between political absurdities and corporate shifts, yes, even Doritos reformulations, this episode balances sharp analysis with trademark Badlands humor.

JB White wrestles with technical gremlins but still manages to deliver a lively, heartfelt, and downright entertaining episode of The RattlerGator Report. Between camera chaos and on-air troubleshooting, JB shares laughs with the chat while weaving in sharp political commentary. He highlights Newt Gingrich’s powerful praise of Trump, calling him one of the greatest presidents since Washington and Lincoln, and explores how Trump’s diplomacy and vision for peace are reshaping history. Even amid the broadcast hiccups, JB brings signature southern humor, reflections on family and football, and a reminder that perseverance is part of the Badlands spirit. From glitches to Gingrich, it’s a uniquely human episode that proves not every show needs to go as planned to hit home.

Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid welcome Ghost for an intense and wide-ranging conversation that dives deep into the convergence of geopolitics, spirituality, and consciousness. The trio explores how current world events, from Middle East power plays to financial realignments, mirror the energetic battle between light and darkness. Ghost shares insights from Geopolitics with Ghost on Trump’s peace strategy, the fall of globalism, and how the “Sovereign Alliance” is reshaping humanity’s future. Together, they unpack the layers of manipulation driving world systems and the spiritual awakening that’s breaking through the noise. This episode is both cerebral and soulful, a call to awareness, discernment, and inner strength amid global transformation.

Burning Bright and Chris Paul break down Margin Call, a film that captures the cold, calculated collapse of Wall Street’s moral compass. The hosts dissect the movie’s depiction of greed, systemic evil, and the psychology behind financial power, drawing parallels between the 2008 crash and the controlled demolitions shaping today’s world economy. They unpack the symbolism behind Jeremy Irons’ “moral relativists,” the engineered volatility of markets, and how this film exposes the illusion of complexity that shields corruption. The conversation moves from macroeconomics to modern geopolitics, connecting Trump, China, and the Sovereign Alliance to the real-world financial “margin calls” happening now. Sharp, cinematic, and intellectually loaded, this episode turns a film review into a masterclass on power, perception, and financial warfare.

CannCon and Ashe in America finally wrap up the epic Chapter 8 of The Fourth Turning, a dense, prophetic section that eerily mirrors the world of 2025. From the economic decay of the “13er generation” to the rise of millennial moralism and the illusion of modern progress, the hosts analyze how Strauss and Howe seemed to predict everything from the gig economy to COVID-era conformity. Ashe and CannCon explore how manipulated social engineering, centralized control, and generational cycles have shaped today’s unraveling, and whether America is now entering the long-awaited “High” phase. With sharp humor, honest self-reflection, and classic Badlands banter, this chapter closes with insights into Y2K, 9/11, and the crises that redefined an era.

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Ghost unpacks a massive week in global politics, tracing how Trump’s new peace declaration in the Middle East has triggered ripple effects from Tel Aviv to Beijing. He analyzes the fragile balance between Israel’s uneasy calm, China’s rare earth blackmail, and America’s economic resilience under Trump’s strategic chess moves. From Xi Jinping’s calculated provocations to Europe’s silence and NATO’s quiet panic, Ghost connects the dots between the financial, spiritual, and psychological fronts of modern warfare. With historical insight and razor-sharp analysis, he explains how Trump’s diplomacy, trade pressure, and timing may be the key to unraveling decades of global manipulation.

Jon Herold kicks off this Tuesday’s Daily Herold with a mix of world news, humor, and chaos, covering everything from Trump’s newly released “Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity” to bizarre political performances that redefine the word cringe. Between Mike Huckabee’s “Sweet Home Yerushalayim,” Anthony Blinken’s acoustic diplomacy, and Trump’s hair complaints in Time Magazine, Jon finds levity in the absurdity of global politics. He breaks down the Middle East peace follow-ups, Trump’s looming tariff threats with China, Alex Jones’ Supreme Court loss, and the Supreme Court’s latest electoral rulings. From government shutdown spin to JP Morgan’s $1.5 trillion “resiliency” plan, Jon threads it all together with trademark wit and common sense, proving again that sometimes, reality is stranger than satire.

CannCon and Ghost kick off the week with a hard-hitting look at the latest geopolitical and media maneuvers shaking the world stage. From General Flynn’s warning about the invisible war for information dominance to Elon Musk’s cryptic posts on X, the hosts unpack the psychological, spiritual, and political fronts of the global battle for truth. They dig into Trump’s evolving strategy in the Middle East, corporate censorship, and how the public consciousness is being engineered in real time. Fast-paced, funny, and razor-sharp, this episode blends serious intel with Badlands banter, proving once again that the real fight isn’t just on the ground, but in the mind.