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Ghost hosts a special live breakdown of President Trump’s highly anticipated speech at the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum, offering real-time insight into one of the most consequential geopolitical and economic events of the year. As Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman outline unprecedented levels of cooperation, including America’s new major non-NATO ally designation for Saudi Arabia, a strategic defense agreement, and a massive $1 trillion investment commitment, Ghost highlights the scale, symbolism, and momentum behind the partnership. He digs into Trump’s focus on energy independence, AI and data-center innovation, micro-reactor development, streamlined permitting, and the revival of American manufacturing through tariffs and deregulation. Ghost also explains why MBS received a reception “unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” how global capital follows political momentum, and why this summit could accelerate a broader realignment of world power. The episode closes with a wider look at economic strategy, regulatory reform, corporate influence, and the implications for small businesses and the American workforce.

Jon Herold unpacks a chaotic news cycle with equal parts analysis, frustration, and humor as he dives into the latest Epstein bill drama, Trump’s remarks, congressional backroom deals, and why the media is spinning the vote as a humiliation. He questions whether the trillion-dollar Saudi commitments have produced any real-world investment yet, breaks down Trump’s messaging on the MBS meeting, and highlights the White House’s carefully crafted optics. Jon dissects Clay Higgins’ lone “no” vote, MTG’s claims about Plaskett’s Epstein-era texts, and the bipartisan maneuvering that kept multiple censure resolutions off the table. He explores the psyop landscape, bots, infiltrators, influencers, suppression, and attempts to fracture Trump’s base under the guise of “America First.” Jon also confronts the Comey indictment meltdown as DOJ attorneys admit the grand jury never saw the operative indictment, raising the possibility of dismissal on a procedural failure. With side tangents on scissoring, shrooms, Badlanders meetups, Twitter chaos, dental trauma, and the Gong Show energy of modern politics, Jon delivers a dense, irreverent, and revealing walk through Clown World’s latest chapter.

CannCon and Ashe in America hit the ground running as they break down a frantic 24 hours of media panic, political spin, and global power realignment. With MBS’s historic White House visit still echoing through the news cycle, they highlight how corporate media is desperately trying to bury the trillion-dollar announcement by flooding the zone with Epstein noise. MSNBC flails, ABC scrambles, and journalists push synchronized talking points that collapse under scrutiny. To dig deeper into the geopolitical stakes, they bring on Ghost, who outlines why MBS’s arrival marks a generational power shift, how the U.S.–Saudi partnership is being re-engineered, and what Trump’s timing reveals about the emerging world order. CannCon unpacks Epstein hypocrisy and the bizarre behavior of both left-wing media and certain “right-wing allies,” while Ashe tracks the accelerating narrative warfare and strategic misdirection pouring out of Clown World. A sharp, fiery, fast-moving episode capturing a moment where everything seems to accelerate at once.

JB White delivers a fiery, free-ranging episode from Tallahassee, unpacking everything from his recent account hack to a spirited back-and-forth with CannCon that sparks a deeper meditation on unity, dissent, and American political culture. Using their exchange as a springboard, JB dives into the geopolitical realignment around Trump, MBS, and Netanyahu, arguing that Israel and Saudi Arabia are cooperating far more closely than media narratives suggest. He warns listeners about the influence of the British deep state and the City of London, tying them to global left-wing operations, anti-Israel narratives, and the infiltration of conservative movements through strategically placed insiders. JB revisits early hacked posts from 2018, recounts the rise of Candace Owens and how she may have been targeted, and exposes the pattern of political operators embedded through marriage and influence networks. With riffs on Gaza, Ukraine, Tucker, Candace, Megan Kelly, Trump’s BBC lawsuit, stablecoins, global realignment, and the hidden battles inside U.S. agencies, JB urges discernment, healthy friction, and unwavering commitment to Trump’s long-game strategy.

Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid plunge into a high-voltage episode of DEFCON ZERQ, exposing how coordinated global smokescreens are masking a much larger battle for control over energy, economics, and human perception. They break down the media’s obsession with distractions...from Epstein theatrics to psychological operations, and map them against the real moves playing out behind the curtain: U.S.–Saudi energy dominance, BRICS fractures, China’s weakening position, and a worldwide power struggle over resources and currency. Josh details the shift toward a bipolar world order, explaining how puppet governments, intelligence agencies, and proxy conflicts are being deployed to reshape alliances. Alpha ties it all together through the lens of spiritual warfare, collective awakening, and the growing collapse of “The Narrative.” With rapid-fire geopolitical analysis, economic modeling, energy-sector intel, and their trademark no-nonsense approach, the hosts show how every headline is part of a coordinated battle to control the future. A dense, sharp, and eye-opening deconstruction of the global chessboard.

In one of their most explosive episodes yet, Brad and Abbey break down the historic convergence of three massive storylines: the Epstein file release, MBS’s White House visit, and the sudden reactivation of long-dormant Q-related themes. They analyze how Congress’s overwhelming vote to release the Epstein records aligns with Trump’s timing, MBS’s trillion-dollar U.S. investment announcement, and the media’s desperate attempts to redirect the narrative. Brad digs into the Q posts on Epstein, tunnels, temples, handlers, flight logs, Rachel Chandler, Maxwell, royal connections, and shows how they’re all resurfacing at the exact moment MBS steps onto U.S. soil. Abbey connects the dots on psychological operations, Trump’s bait-and-trap strategy, and why major players like Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman are suddenly on defense. Together they dissect Trump’s brutal ABC takedown, the political fallout, Italian “human safari” investigations, Saudi purges, and the global power shift underway. With live clips, receipts, historical context, and raw emotion, this episode maps the moment the past, present, and the Q timeline crash into each other.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright revisit the 1987 cult classic RoboCop, unpacking its mix of over-the-top violence, dystopian satire, and surprising relevance to today’s world. From gratuitous Verhoeven shock moments to the film’s blunt corporate-police-state commentary, the hosts explore how RoboCop’s world of privatized law enforcement, automated justice, and malfunctioning “public trust” programming eerily echoes modern debates on AI, robotics, policing, and centralized power. Chris and BB trade childhood memories of watching the movie too young, compare its chaotic 80s sensibilities to Starship Troopers, and dig into why the film functions more as concept satire than heroic action. They examine the ED-209 debacle, secret directives, corporate militarism, the absurd news segments, and actual “Jewish space lasers” appearing in the film decades before the meme. The conversation expands into AI ethics, law enforcement incentives, collective narratives, and how Hollywood both critiques and unconsciously reinforces the systems it claims to parody. A sharp, funny, and surprisingly philosophical breakdown of a movie that lands very differently in 2025 than it did in 1987.

Join Badlands Media for special coverage of President Trump and The First Lady participate in a dinner with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)

CannCon and Ashe in America continue their deep dive into The Fourth Turning, unpacking Chapter 10, Part 2 with energy, humor, and hard-hitting analysis. This episode breaks down the generational archetypes, 13ers entering midlife, Millennials stepping into adulthood, and the emerging New Silent generation, and explores how each group shapes (and survives) the unfolding crisis era. Ashe and CannCon reflect on the accuracy of Strauss & Howe’s predictions, from millennial collectivism and workplace shifts to Gen X’s hardened pragmatism and the rising urgency for societal reconstruction. With sponsor breaks, personal anecdotes, boomer vs. 13er commentary, COVID-era parallels, and spirited discussions about culture, economics, duty, and the looming generational handoff, the hosts weave the book’s themes into the present moment. This session marks the near-completion of the book, setting the stage for the final stretch of the series and the transition into the next title in the club.

Ghost delivers a massive, real-time breakdown of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s historic White House visit with President Trump, calling it the most consequential U.S.–Saudi meeting in generations. He tracks every detail of the day—F-35 and F-22 flyovers, the investment announcements, the unusual schedule, the symbolism, and the trillion-dollar commitment that signals a deep strategic realignment. Ghost lays out how Vision 2030, semiconductor reshoring, rare-earth partnerships, LNG expansion, and a new wave of American manufacturing all interlock into a single, long-term plan to secure the next era of global power. He dives into Arab News messaging, analyzes Saudi media signals, explains why the Saudis are diversifying beyond oil, and even breaks down the architectural ambitions reshaping Riyadh. From the UN’s Gaza stabilization force to Sudan’s civil war, from U.S. troop placement to global supply-chain engineering, Ghost follows the geopolitical threads connecting the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Washington, arguing that we’re watching the formation of a new golden age built on U.S.–Saudi partnership and Trump’s economic vision.

Join Badlands Media for special coverage of President Trump bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

Jon Herold kicks off a packed episode reacting in real time to President Trump’s historic White House meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, including Saudi Arabia’s announcement that its U.S. investments will surge from $600 billion to $1 trillion. Jon breaks down the geopolitical significance, Trump’s banter with MBS, and why Ghost is probably passed out from excitement. From there he dives into the Cloudflare outage that briefly broke half the internet, the Bitcoin dip, and Trump’s comments on firing Jerome Powell, paired with Jon’s sharp concerns about who is actually holding Trump back. The Epstein files take center stage as Trump unloads on ABC, naming names like Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, Andrew Weissmann, and calling the whole thing a “Democrat hoax” designed to bury his $21 trillion economic announcement. Jon tracks Speaker Johnson’s excuses, House floor drama, and why the media keeps redirecting public attention away from real issues like housing, private equity, and the collapse of the American dream. With humor, blackmail jokes, existential dread, and a chiropractic outro, Jon guides listeners through a day of narrative warfare, congressional chaos, and economic reality checks.

CannCon and Ghost tackle a wild morning in this packed episode of Badlands Daily, starting with the global Cloudflare outage that briefly knocked out major platforms, including X and Truth Social, right as geopolitical tensions hit a peak. With the internet flickering back to life, the hosts break down the timing behind the disruption, Trump’s upcoming historic meeting with MBS, and why today marks a major shift in global power dynamics. They dig into CNN narratives, Trump’s maneuvering on the Epstein file release, the strategic feud with MTG, and how Democrats and media are unintentionally building consensus for disclosure. Ghost expands on the brewing Saudi–U.S. alliance, the symbolism of the MBS arrival ceremony, and why the F35 sale signals a massive rebalancing away from Israeli dominance. Along the way, they expose weak media spin, revisit Larry Summers and Epstein fallout, and unpack the carefully staged narrative warfare unfolding in real time. A high-energy, high-stakes episode that captures a turning point in global politics.

In this gripping episode of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive deep into one of the darkest and most unsettling revelations yet: the human-hunting "safaris" that allegedly took place during the Bosnian war. Drawing directly from the document, Jon and Zak break down the shocking claims that wealthy Western elites traveled into Sarajevo’s war-torn hills to pay for the chance to shoot civilians, including children, under the protection of Serbian forces. The hosts explore the ongoing Italian criminal investigation, the whistleblower testimony, and the broader implications for global intelligence networks that may have known far more than they admitted. From there, the conversation evolves into a heated but thoughtful exchange on disclosure, accountability, and what it will really take to dismantle entrenched corruption. With their trademark blend of depth, humor, and friction, Jon and Zak tackle everything from Epstein case theatrics to political psyops, all while asking the hard questions about justice, timing, and the public’s role in demanding the truth. This is an episode that pushes boundaries, challenges assumptions, and refuses to look away from the darkness.

Ashe in America and Jackie Espada return after a GART break with a powerful, wide-ranging episode that dives straight into the stories shaping America’s future. From Noah Harari’s chilling statements on surveillance, data ownership, and the manipulation of human behavior, to the explosive rise of wearables like the Oura Ring and what biometric tracking really means for personal sovereignty, the hosts unpack how global elites use narratives to engineer compliance. Ashe and Jackie also explore the unfolding debate around H1B visas, Trump’s controversial comments, and the long-term consequences of globalization hollowing out American talent. They analyze Alaska’s massive LNG developments, the rescinding of restrictive energy regulations, and how U.S. dominance in energy is quietly being restored while the media obsesses over Epstein and H1B outrage cycles. With sharp cultural insight, deep policy breakdowns, and their signature blend of humor and straight talk, Ashe and Jackie illuminate why America’s momentum is accelerating, and why the establishment can’t keep up.

Ghost explores the remarkable life and influence of Tom Barrack, tracing how his upbringing, time in the Middle East, and early relationships with Gulf royalty shaped him into one of Trump’s most trusted global connectors. From the Plaza Hotel deal to the famous Steinway piano moment, Ghost highlights Barrack’s decades-long friendship with Trump and his unique ability to bridge American and Arab power centers. The episode covers Barrack’s deep ties to MBS and MBZ, his role in the geopolitical shifts that paved the way for Vision 2030 and the Abraham Accords, and why the DOJ targeted him despite a unanimous acquittal. A tight, compelling chapter showing why Trump once called Barrack the man who “can see the future.”

Ashe in America, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada steer an Abbey-less episode of Alphas Make Sandwiches through a packed pre-holiday whirlwind. The ladies unveil their upcoming “holiday extravaganza” lineup featuring Shipwreck, the Rise Attire Base Queen, Michelle from Tamarack Garden, Annie from Soft Disclosure, and the Tattooed Teacher. They celebrate the start of the season with sponsor spotlights, hair-care confessions, and plans for a giant all-girls OnlyLands panel between Christmas and New Year’s. Jackie announces the winners of the GART scavenger hunt, the crew recaps the weekend’s karaoke moments and panel highlights, and Ashe dreams up a mock grand-jury event for the next GART, complete with jury selection chaos. Christy jumps into the idiom of the week (“take the high road”) and a history segment featuring Ruby Bridges and the wild life of investigative legend Nellie Bly. Jackie closes out with a practical migraine-survival guide for the holidays, hydration hacks, magnesium, essential oils, pressure points, and more, while Soft Disclosure makes an unofficial cameo through jokes, ad reads, and skincare worship. A cozy, chaotic, funny, and full-hearted episode that embodies the AMS sisterhood.

CannCon, Alpha Warrior, JB White, and Cam Cooksey deliver a full-throttle, off-the-rails Y-Chromes session packed with sports meltdowns, wild animal encounters, and pure testosterone-fueled storytelling. The guys kick things off with botched audio, NFL pick failures, and a breakdown of UFC-level football hits before spiraling into debates over penalty flags, trans-athlete controversies, and the infamous “Kamala cop flip.” Cam’s “Crazy White People” segment steals the show, featuring bulls launching tourists, rodeo disasters, and a man nearly scalped by an elk. From there, the crew dives into why modern relationships are failing, insane divorce stats, and whether men secretly want to be chased. They react to viewer-submitted carnage, failed backflips, terrifying waves, and a basketball player with a neck of steel, before ending with accidental sex-toy jokes during a Soft Disclosure ad read. It’s loud, unfiltered, hysterical, and pure Y-Chromes mayhem from start to finish.

Jon Herold kicks off a Monday-ish Monday with a mix of exhaustion, sharp analysis, and classic Herold humor as he unpacks a chaotic week of political drama, narrative battles, and strange internet behavior. From the MTG–Trump feud to the endless Epstein “file” frenzy, Jon breaks down why so many online fights feel manufactured and how bad-faith actors, bots included, are warping the truth-seeking ecosystem. He dives into Trump’s reversed stance on releasing Epstein records, new DOJ maneuvers, the curious case of SDNY’s sudden involvement, and the larger distraction campaign drowning out Trump’s real accomplishments. Jon also takes aim at Media Matters hit pieces, Real Clear Politics shoutouts, Biden’s sluggish executive action pace, DOJ inconsistencies, and the bizarre rise of Pentagon psyop podcasts. Mixing doomer self-deprecation with grounded realism, Jon makes a compelling case that social media outrage is synthetic, justice comes slowly, and America is still fighting through information fog as Trump continues to “flood the zone.”

CannCon and Zak Paine tear into a massive morning of political chaos, media spin, and narrative warfare in this loaded episode of Badlands Daily. They break down USAID-funded media collapse, the absurdity of the Epstein email frenzy, and how every “bombshell” continues to blow back on Democrats instead of Trump. As the hosts walk through Dershowitz clips, Politico narratives, Plaskett’s exposed text messages, and Trump’s pointed Truth Social posts demanding the release of Epstein files, they lay out why the story looks less like a scandal for Trump, and more like a trap sprung on his enemies. The conversation intensifies with new hit pieces from NPR and Media Matters targeting Badlands hosts, dissecting why establishment media is suddenly panicked about the “Trump-as-informant” theory. CannCon and Zak dive into the mechanics of lawfare, DOJ maneuvers, Pam Bondi’s involvement, SDNY strategy, the unfolding J6 pipe bomber controversy, and the timing of federal investigations hinted at by Cash Patel. With humor, receipts, and sharp analysis, they expose the layers of psyops, midterm setups, and narrative control attempts swirling through the political ecosystem.