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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.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine take on one of the most infamous deaths in music history: Kurt Cobain. The hosts revisit the official story of Cobain’s 1994 “suicide,” then unpack new testimony from Joe Burns—a man who claims he was there the day Cobain died. From missing police reports and the heroin dosage that defies logic to Courtney Love’s suspicious phone call and the alleged involvement of Seattle’s grunge scene, Jon and Zak dig through decades of lies, cover-ups, and chaos. With trademark wit and skepticism, they challenge the narrative that Nirvana’s frontman took his own life, exploring the dark intersections of fame, money, and manipulation.

Ashe in America and Abbey Blue Eyes take on one of their most wide-ranging and eye-opening episodes yet. From Karl Marx and capitalism to cloning, transhumanism, and the broken U.S. healthcare system, the hosts dive deep into why a nation with the most advanced medical technology remains the “healthiest but most unhealthy.” They expose how Obamacare, corporate monopolies, and government overreach have turned healthcare into “sick care,” discuss Trump’s fight for price transparency, and question the moral limits of innovation, from AI soldiers to human cloning. With intelligence, humor, and conviction, Ashe and Abbey reveal how globalism, corruption, and spiritual decay have reshaped medicine...and why restoring truth, freedom, and faith is the real cure.

Ghost and guest Cam Cooksey continue their fascinating breakdown of Dennis Rodman’s unlikely but pivotal role in global diplomacy. In this second part of the Rodman saga, they trace how a shared love of basketball between Rodman and Kim Jong Un led to one of the most surprising backchannels in modern history, and ultimately helped pave the way for Trump’s historic peace summit. From Kim’s obsession with the Chicago Bulls to Rodman’s emotional CNN moments and the shadowy involvement of Vice Media, Patty Power, and agent Darren Prince, the episode connects unlikely dots between celebrity, statecraft, and divine timing. Ghost and Cam weave through timelines, conspiracies, and human stories to show how Rodman, a broken soul with a big heart, may have helped stop a nuclear war.

Ashe in America, Abbey Blue Eyes, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada serve up another lively and heartfelt conversation in this week’s Alphas Make Sandwiches. From the hilarious logic of “girl math” to the serious moments of testing faith, the ladies mix laughter, honesty, and spiritual depth in equal measure. They talk about navigating motherhood, relationships, and the balance between independence and surrender, peppered with the usual sarcasm, truth bombs, and real-life stories. Whether it’s budgeting with humor or finding grace through the chaos, this episode captures what makes Alphas Make Sandwiches a Badlands favorite: smart women keeping it real, funny, and full of faith.

CannCon, Alpha Warrior, and Cam Cooksey kick off another wild Y-Chromes with NFL smack talk that spirals from power rankings to playoff bets to full-on fan delusion. Between Green Bay vs. San Francisco trash talk and fantasy football heartbreaks, the crew proves once again that logic doesn’t belong in sports debates. But that’s just the warm-up—things get weird fast with porcupine “weapon systems,” flat Earth tangents, AI animal videos, and debates about who’s really the most “intelligent” Chromie. The guys close out with ridiculous viral clips, old-school YouTube nostalgia, and one of the funniest lotion ad reads in Badlands history. Absolute chaos. Pure gold.