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Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid dive deep into the extraordinary on DEFCON ZERQ Ep. 15, connecting dots between UFOs, covert military operations, spiritual warfare, and global political intrigue. The episode kicks off with the mysterious “Wow Signal” and the comet 3I Atlas before plunging into first-hand military UFO encounters, alleged government whistleblowers, and the possibility of extraterrestrial contact. From the hidden hand guiding world events to the infiltration of governments through ideology and corruption, the hosts expose how dark networks, cartels, and intelligence agencies intertwine in a centuries-long battle for humanity’s freedom. They explore Q connections, secret tribunals, AI warfare, and the soft disclosure of alien technologies, all while tying it back to faith, morality, and the awakening of global consciousness. Intense, speculative, and unfiltered, this episode captures the full energy of DEFCON ZERQ’s fearless search for truth.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright take on the 1967 classic Cool Hand Luke in this deep, thought-provoking episode of Badlands Story Hour. What begins as a film review unfolds into a profound conversation about rebellion, faith, conformity, and the human spirit under total control. From Paul Newman’s unforgettable portrayal of Luke to the movie’s iconic line, “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate,” the hosts unpack the film’s themes of resistance and submission, and what they reveal about our modern world. They draw parallels between Luke’s defiance and today’s societal obedience, exploring how systems of power demand compliance, how gatekeepers enforce conformity, and why true freedom comes from refusing to yield. Between philosophical insights, cultural commentary, and plenty of laughter, this episode redefines what it means to be unbreakable in a world built to keep you in line.

CannCon and Ashe in America return to the Badlands Book Club for Chapter 9 of The Fourth Turning, diving deep into “Fourth Turnings in History.” With humor, sharp analysis, and a few hurricane jokes, they unpack Neil Howe and William Strauss’s theory that history moves in repeating cycles of crisis and renewal. From the War of the Roses to World War II, they trace how catalysts spark cultural rebirth and debate when America’s current Fourth Turning began, 9/11, the 2008 crash, or something still unfolding. Ashe connects modern “intersectionality” and victim culture to cyclical social breakdowns, while CannCon draws parallels between COVID-era conformity and historical crises of authority. They explore the predictability of societal collapse, the role of global elites, and whether humanity’s rhythm has been hacked. It’s a rich blend of philosophy, history, and speculation, with plenty of Badlands banter and even a little pop culture thrown in.

Brad and Abbey Zerbo celebrate the eighth anniversary of the Q drops with a heartfelt, high-energy deep dive into the movement that changed their lives. Looking back at October 28, 2017, they revisit the first two Q posts, dissecting their meaning, historical context, and stunning relevance today. From Operation Mockingbird and CIA media manipulation to Hillary Clinton’s rumored arrest, military intelligence, and the rise of the “civilian-military alliance,” Brad and Abbey retrace how these early drops shaped the modern truth movement. They discuss Trump’s “calm before the storm” moment, the Smith-Mundt Act, Soros’s global influence, and how eight years later, many of Q’s early warnings have proven prophetic. Blending humor, nostalgia, and serious analysis, this episode honors the origins of the Great Awakening while celebrating the community that formed around it, and the love story it sparked between Brad and Abbey.

Ghost dives into breaking developments from Israel as Netanyahu orders renewed strikes on Gaza, dissecting the tangled power dynamic between the U.S. and Israel amid Trump’s Gaza peace plan. He explores the complex web of groups like Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad and exposes how Western media manipulates narratives to justify endless conflict. Shifting east, Ghost analyzes Trump’s strategic moves in Asia, his rare earth mineral deals, looming meeting with Xi Jinping, and growing alliances with Japan, South Korea, and beyond. He highlights how Trump’s economic chess game is reshaping global power, reducing China’s leverage, and signaling the end of corporate globalism. Wrapping up with Putin’s Venezuela pact and the emerging Sovereign Alliance, Ghost ties together a rapidly shifting geopolitical order that’s redefining who truly controls the world stage.

Jon Herold kicks off The Daily Herold with his trademark humor and insight, recounting an 18-inning baseball marathon before diving into the day’s political chaos. He covers the ongoing government shutdown, the SNAP funding fight, and Trump’s Asia tour—including his high-energy arrival at a U.S. Navy base and new critical minerals deal with Japan. Jon breaks down the House Oversight Committee’s explosive report on Biden’s “autopen presidency,” exposing how aides allegedly used a signature machine to execute executive actions, some involving pardons, without Biden’s approval. From there, he analyzes Trump’s legal appeal in New York, Putin’s new strategic alliance with Venezuela, and the controversy around FBI Director Kash Patel’s use of a government jet. As always, Jon mixes sharp commentary, live chat banter, and comedy gold while keeping the Badlands community up to speed on the stories that matter most.

CannCon and Ghost dive headfirst into a whirlwind of global and domestic turbulence—from Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic path through Jamaica to political tempests brewing in Washington. The duo breaks down the Biden “autopen scandal,” the growing RICO implications circling former officials, and the weaponization of executive actions. They tackle the looming government shutdown, SNAP funding chaos, and Trump’s strategic game theory behind welfare reform. Internationally, they unpack Trump’s reshaped alliances, CIA exposure in Venezuela, and the hidden war against globalist drug cartels. From the collapse of the deep state’s narcotics pipeline to the tangled web of media narratives around Charlie Kirk’s assassination, this episode exposes the raw mechanics of power, deception, and geopolitical change.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine uncover the century-long web of manipulation behind one of America’s most powerful organizations, the Anti-Defamation League. Starting with the 1913 murder of Mary Phagan and the controversial trial of Leo Frank, the duo trace how the ADL emerged from a case of corruption and cover-up to become a clandestine influence machine embedded in U.S. intelligence, media, and politics. They expose how the ADL’s 1993 spy scandal revealed a vast illegal network infiltrating American groups, collecting personal data, and passing intelligence to foreign governments. Through declassified reports, FBI connections, and modern parallels, Jon and Zak connect the dots between historic psyops, global Zionism, and today’s political propaganda. It’s part history lesson, part investigative exposé, and 100% Baseless Conspiracies - where no secret stays buried for long.

Ashe in America and Abbey Blue Eyes sit down with Annie Hunt of Willow Wind Farm for a masterclass in American agriculture, small business grit, and global economics disguised as wool talk. From her start as a physicist-turned-natural foods executive to running a thriving alpaca farm, Annie reveals the truth behind the U.S. wool industry’s decline, and how globalism, regulation, and corporate capture pushed producers out of the market. The discussion unravels the economic pressures facing farmers, the science of natural fibers, and how synthetic textiles and offshoring reshaped American manufacturing. Annie breaks down the difference between merino and alpaca, the frequency of natural fibers, and why vertical integration might be the key to reviving domestic production. This deep, eye-opening conversation goes far beyond wool, exposing how consumer habits and policy choices shape the future of American sovereignty, one fiber, one farm, and one truth at a time.

In The Book of Trump: Chapter 36, Ghost welcomes retired Army Lt. Colonel Oakland McCulloch for a masterclass on warfighting, both kinetic and psychological. Using the Marine Corps’ FMFM-1 Warfighting Manual as a guide, they explore how timeless military strategy applies to today’s information battlespace. From Sun Tzu’s principles of speed and deception to the art of “maneuver warfare,” Oak breaks down how Trump’s leadership mirrors tactical command philosophy, trusting his field operatives, shaping the battlefield, and exploiting enemy gaps through narrative tempo. The two dive into the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), the rise of drone warfare, and how modern technology has transformed the meaning of conflict. They connect historical lessons, from Blitzkrieg to the Civil War, to Trump’s 21st-century campaign of perception and persuasion. A sharp, strategic, and surprisingly philosophical discussion on how the principles of war reveal the playbook for peace.

Ashe in America, Abbey Blue Eyes, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada welcome special guest Annie Hunt for a warm, funny, and deeply insightful conversation about Soft Disclosure and the power of radical honesty. The episode opens with the crew’s usual laughs, Halloween talk, fupa poses, and idioms of the week, before shifting into Annie’s inspiring journey from organic retail strategist to the creator behind Willow Wind Farm and Badlands’ beloved Soft Disclosure line. Annie shares how necessity, faith, and “radical honesty” guided her to craft skincare that honors nature’s design, using whole-plant infusions, local sourcing, and hand-rendered tallow. She reveals the struggles of scaling her products, the lessons behind her community-driven success, and the philosophy that drives her to live and create with integrity. Between personal stories, laughter, and the science of soap, this episode reminds us that true craftsmanship, and true healing, come from the heart.

On this laugh-out-loud episode of Y-Chromes, CannCon, JB White, and Cam Cooksey deliver pure chaos wrapped in camaraderie. From Florida-Georgia football smack talk and fantasy league feuds to wild Marine Corps stories involving dildos, Fenway fights, and psychological warfare at boot camp, nothing is off-limits. The crew debates the limits of family honesty, pokes fun at West Coast Marines, and dives into the absurdities of gaming culture, man challenges, and masculine pride. Between outrageous clips, callouts to Alpha’s “tummy ache,” and some hilarious ad reads for Rattlesnake Meats and Soft Disclosure, this one’s packed with classic Chromie shenanigans. Whether it’s NFL stats, philosophical debates about moms, or dodging flying water bottles, this episode defines the spirit of Y-Chromes, raw, real, and ridiculously funny.

Jon Herold opens this Monday edition of The Daily Herold with reflections on truth, ego, and the phrase “you can’t tell people the truth, you have to show them,” questioning whether it still applies in today’s divided information war. From there, Jon digs into Trump’s whirlwind Asia trip, his “Regulatory Relief” order, and the viral clip of him teasing a third term, echoing Bannon’s remarks about public mandate and constitutional momentum. The episode rolls into a breakdown of the new federal grand jury impaneled in Florida, what Mike Davis, John Solomon, and others are saying about it, and whether it marks the next phase of the “RICO Grande” investigation. Between sharp analysis, chat banter, and pumpkin-carving humor, Jon keeps it real on topics from Argentina’s Milei victory and TikTok trade deals to DeSantis’s new Turning Point USA partnership. A mix of introspection, politics, and good-natured chaos, this episode proves that even in a slow news week, The Daily Herold never stops asking the right questions.

CannCon and Zak Paine kick off the week with a packed Badlands Daily exploring breaking revelations from the DOJ’s “Operation Arctic Frost”, a sweeping investigation targeting Trump and his allies allegedly launched by Garland, Wray, and Monaco. The hosts connect the dots between deep-state corruption, grand juries for Adam Schiff and Antifa RICO charges, and Trump’s explosive comments hinting he might not rule out a third term. They also cover Stephen Miller’s warning to sanctuary state leaders like Pritzker and Brandon Johnson, California’s ballot chaos with visible votes through envelopes, and the DOJ’s surprise monitoring of state elections. With discussions on SNAP benefits, Section 8 audits, AI-written court orders, and even J.D. Vance’s symbolic trip to Israel’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, this episode blends sharp analysis with the trademark Badlands humor and candor that keeps listeners tuned in daily.

JB White returns with a whirlwind RattlerGator Report, weaving weather, sports, and politics into one of his most colorful episodes yet. Kicking off with prayers for Jamaica as a massive hurricane barrels toward the island, JB reflects on faith, preparation, and the balance between divine protection and human reason. From there, he dives into the University of Florida’s coaching shakeup, firing up about boosters, agents, and why the Gators deserve a visionary leader in the new “general manager” era of college football. As the show unfolds, JB connects the chaos in sports to Trump’s broader role as the “Disruptor in Chief,” reshaping gambling, global finance, and culture itself. With his trademark humor, history lessons, and straight talk, JB ties it all together, proving that whether it’s football, hurricanes, or the world economy, it’s all part of the same game of power, timing, and discernment.

Brad Zerbo and Josh Reid connect the dots between global resource control, AI development, and Trump’s geopolitical maneuvers in this high-energy third episode of Q After Hours. From China’s internal power struggles and deep state sabotage to Alaska’s newly reopened mining projects, they explore how Trump’s second term is redefining world trade, national sovereignty, and the future of American energy independence. The hosts dive into historical patterns, from the Titanic and the Federal Reserve’s origins to modern-day AI and blockchain integration, revealing how the United States may be positioning itself to dominate the next technological revolution. With speculation on John Brennan’s looming indictment, shifts in global alliances, and the coming birth of a “new world,” this episode blends history, politics, and prophecy into one explosive late-night conversation.

Burning Bright welcomes guest Zak Paine for a sprawling, high-energy dive into “RICO-Land,” an episode connecting every layer of corruption, from the NBA’s mob ties to global criminal networks, election integrity, and the restructuring of world power under Trump’s second administration. The pair weave together the threads of organized crime, the DOJ’s RICO indictments, and Trump’s global maneuvers with China, Russia, and Argentina, exploring how narrative warfare mirrors real-world justice operations. Along the way, they tackle the Belt and Road Initiative, Xi Jinping’s internal purges, child trafficking networks, and why Trump’s “controlled demolition” of globalism may be the key to rebuilding a sovereign world order. Thoughtful, darkly funny, and relentlessly analytical, this episode captures the fusion of geopolitics, narrative engineering, and faith in a world at the edge of revelation.

Jonathan Drake continues his deep dive into Lysander Spooner’s No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority, dissecting sections four and five with philosophical precision and relatable humor. Building on Spooner’s radical claim that the U.S. Constitution was never a binding contract, Drake explores what truly defines consent under natural law, examining why writing, signing, and delivery are essential for legitimacy. Using vivid examples and biblical parallels, he unpacks how even everyday receipts and legal signatures reflect the moral order embedded in human nature. Along the way, Jonathan weaves in live chat commentary, Nietzsche quotes, and a playful nod to comedian Mitch Hedberg to highlight the absurdity of modern governance. From Spooner’s critique of government authority to Drake’s reflections on morality, faith, and free will, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what it really means to “consent to be governed.”

Jon Herold and Chris Paul mark Devolution Power Hour Ep. 401 with a marathon deep dive into global politics, domestic lawfare, and the growing information war. The show kicks off with Trump’s Asia tour and Steve Bannon’s bombshell claim that Trump will serve a third term, challenging the 22nd Amendment and sparking debate over constitutional legitimacy and divine providence. From there, Jon and Chris explore Chuck Grassley’s revelations on DOJ corruption, Bill Barr’s strategic “trap” memos, and how the FBI’s Arctic Frost investigation exposed Biden’s weaponized justice system. The conversation shifts into surreal territory with reports of AI-written court rulings, prompting a larger discussion about the collapse of judicial credibility and the dangers of artificial intelligence in governance. They close with updates on Trump’s sanctions, South American tensions, and the mainstream media’s manipulation of global narratives. Insightful, unfiltered, and filled with humor, this episode captures the spirit of Devolution Power Hour, where nothing is off-limits, and every headline hides a deeper game.

In this powerful episode of People, Alpha Warrior sits down with his longtime friend and original supporter, Nurse Carol, known to many as ApotheCarol. Together, they revisit the early days of the movement and explore her incredible 48-year career in nursing, from her start as a curious teenager in a Panama Canal hospital to her transformation into a holistic healer. Carol shares how nearly losing her life reshaped her approach to medicine, why the healthcare system is collapsing, and how functional and integrative medicine are lighting the path forward. The two discuss COVID’s wake-up call, pharmaceutical manipulation, and how faith, sunlight, and simple daily habits can restore health and balance. With wisdom, humor, and hope, ApotheCarol reminds us that true healing starts from within, and that sometimes, the cure is as old as the earth itself.