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Badlands Daily: July 14, 2025 – Powell’s Exit, CVS Fraud, and 9/11 Revisited

In this episode of Badlands Daily, Ashe in America and Zak “RedPill78” Paine dissect Jerome Powell’s rumored departure from the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for Trump’s mission to overhaul the global financial order. They dig into CVS’s massive $949 million fraud penalty for billing the government over fake prescriptions, highlighting how corporate crime rarely leads to real accountability. The hosts cover the tragic Kentucky church shooting, connecting the rise in violence to unchecked societal decay. They also debate whether the new Superman film is earnest nostalgia or sly propaganda and reflect on how Americans are manipulated by narrative warfare. As the conversation turns to 9/11, Ashe and Zak preview Brad Zerbo’s documentary Codex 911, questioning the official story and the psychological grip it still holds. With moments of levity, like a rant about movie theater ice machines and the mystery of Woon Socket, the show blends serious critique with wry humor.

The Narrative Ep. 30: Patriot Games

In this expansive episode of The Narrative, Burning Bright and Matt Ehret dive into a layered conversation that bridges current psyops and historical revisionism. They begin by unpacking the Epstein saga and its weaponization in modern discourse, then pivot to reflections on the Vietnam-era counterculture, secret societies like the Hellfire Club, and the manipulation of collective morality through fiction and pop culture.
The second half turns to the Founding Fathers, challenging the monolithic view of their unity by exploring fierce rivalries and philosophical contradictions among Jefferson, Hamilton, and others. Matt shares insights from his recent writings defending Hamilton and Lincoln, sparking debates over the legitimacy of centralized power and the tension between individual liberty and collective welfare. Along the way, the hosts weave in everything from the Watchmen’s moral paradox to the timeless power of stories in shaping public consciousness. It’s an episode that questions everything...past and present, and invites listeners to embrace the uncertainty while demanding accountability.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 371: RICO Dreams and Epstein Schemes

In this marathon edition of Devolution Power Hour, Jon Herold and Chris Paul dissect the week’s swirling controversies with their trademark mix of deep analysis and irreverent banter. They start by unraveling the frenzy over the newly released Epstein documents, exploring whether the files are a genuine threat to entrenched power or a sophisticated psyop designed to fracture the MAGA movement. The hosts debate Trump’s cryptic statements about Obama creating the Epstein narrative, and consider the morality of blackmail as a tool for control, even if wielded by “good guys.” The discussion then pivots to John Solomon’s explosive claim of a decade-long RICO investigation targeting Russiagate conspirators and the entire anti-Trump apparatus.
They examine how such a conspiracy case could finally deliver accountability while cautioning listeners not to “stand on the rug” of yet another promised revelation. Along the way, the pair explore the possibility of military government, the philosophical pitfalls of confirmation bias, and whether normies can ever absorb the scale of corruption. The episode is an unfiltered ride through speculation, strategy, and the ongoing quest for truth.

Flow Ep. 12: The Vibration of Truth with Dauntless Dialogue and Rise Attire

In this energizing episode of Flow, host Cam Cooksey welcomes Adam from Dauntless Dialogue and Adrian from Rise Attire Intl for a free-flowing conversation about art, truth, and high-vibration culture. They explore how Dauntless Dialogue built a platform for hard-hitting investigative documentaries like Abuse of Power, which exposes hidden networks of child trafficking and institutional corruption, and discuss how production quality can elevate the impact of truth-telling. Adrian shares the mission behind Rise Attire as a lifestyle brand reclaiming symbols and creating wearable statements of freedom and defiance. The group reflects on the spiritual aspects of the cultural battle, the power of intention and energy, and how to embody light while standing against evil. They also preview Adrian’s new multimedia project, Vibes, which blends original music and visual art to inspire deeper awareness of the human energy field. This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of culture, consciousness, and resistance.

The Audio Files Ep. 9: America F#ck Yeah!

In this patriotic edition of The Audio Files, Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot celebrate American music from every angle, mixing rock anthems, punk nostalgia, and country swagger. They kick off by belatedly marking the 4th of July with X’s “Fourth of July,” Tom Petty’s “American Girl,” and the tongue-in-cheek “United States of Whatever.” Along the way, they share stories of vinyl collections, musical awakenings, and unforgettable live shows. The episode features everything from Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America” to Kid Rock’s “American Badass” and Neil Diamond’s iconic “America.” They reflect on the patriotic surge after 9/11 and play Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” Lynyrd Skynyrd’s comeback hit “Red White and Blue,” and Steve Miller Band’s “Living in the USA.” Interwoven are lively anecdotes about guitars, recording studios, and the authenticity of New Yorkers. The hosts close with WASP’s fiery performance and Hendrix’s legendary Woodstock rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner, capturing the spirit, pride, and contradictions of America through music.

The Liberty Den Ep. 149: RICO, Rugs, and the Ice Machine Psyop

In this rollicking episode of The Liberty Den, a rotating crew of Badlands Media hosts dive into a sprawling discussion that zigzags from personal ice maker obsessions to conspiracies worthy of a thriller. The group debates the rumored showdown between Dan Bongino, Kash Patel, and Pam Bondi, weighing whether it’s genuine infighting or political theater designed to confuse and distract. They break down John Solomon’s bombshell reporting about an ongoing criminal conspiracy case tracing back to Russiagate, Hillary Clinton, and the CIA, all the way to the 2020 election and beyond.
The conversation shifts into theories about timing, the possibility of a RICO case encompassing years of misconduct, and what mass accountability could look like. Amid the heavy topics, there’s plenty of irreverent banter about Bitcoin as the unstoppable plan, band camp confessions, pickleball firefighting, and a few tongue-in-cheek product pitches. By the end, the hosts muse about whether public spectacle and reality TV might be the only way to root out corruption once and for all.

Why We Vote Ep. 132: Quantum Elections, Parallel Motion, and The Arapaho Twist

In this mind-bending episode, Ashe in America welcomes Draza Smith for an unprecedented deep dive into the mechanics of election systems and the hidden patterns behind vote counts. They kick off with headlines about Ken Paxton’s investigations and divorce scandal, lawsuits over New York’s 2024 election, and Wisconsin’s missing ballots, before diving into Draza’s groundbreaking research. Draza explains her discovery that vote totals in numerous counties consistently return to predictable set points, behaving less like random human choices and more like engineered outcomes governed by probabilistic models. She details how cast vote records, when sorted in different ways (what she calls the “Arapaho Twist”), reveal mathematically improbable patterns, like “partisan parallel motion”, across races, states, and vendors.
The discussion escalates into her theory that the deterministic decay curves used in quantum mechanics can model elections with uncanny accuracy, suggesting outcomes are pre-calculated to reach a ratio no matter how many ballots are processed. With charts, analogies, and lively back-and-forth about election integrity, transparency, and why “glitches” are never just glitches, this episode challenges everything you think you know about vote counting, and offers a radical framework for understanding how it might really work.

MAHA News Ep. 50: EPA to Investigate Geoengineering, RoundUp's New Toxic Ingredient, Mexican Cartel Cattle

In this jam-packed episode, Jordan Sather and Nate Prince cover the week’s most controversial headlines shaping food freedom, health, and the environment. They begin with Trump EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s pledge to release everything the government knows about geoengineering and contrails, an unprecedented transparency move that RFK Jr. called an end to the “diabolical mass poisoning.” From there, they dig into the Utah trial of Dr. Kirk Moore, who faces 35 years in prison for swapping COVID vaccines with saline and handing out fake cards, sparking calls for a presidential pardon. The show turns to agriculture, breaking down USDA efforts to reopen, and then quickly reclose, the border to Mexican cattle imports over a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak.
The hosts expose how Big Ag monopolies and groups like the American Farm Bureau lobby against small ranchers, GMO labeling, and decentralizing meat processing. Other segments highlight the quiet swap of glyphosate for the even more toxic herbicide diquat in Roundup, the politics of cannabis rescheduling, and RFK Jr.’s long-game strategy to build an irrefutable legal case against vaccine manufacturers. Packed with banter, historical context, and personal stories about farming and health, this episode delivers both big-picture perspective and practical takeaways.

Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 22: Africa’s Mineral Chessboard, Pentagon Rare Earth Grab, and Netanyahu’s Tightrope – July 11, 2025

In this expansive episode, Ghost dives deep into Africa’s shifting alliances and the global scramble for critical resources. He opens with Trump’s Africa Summit, where five West African nations were invited to Washington to negotiate trade deals centered on rare earth minerals, oil, and gas. Ghost methodically dissects NPR and AP coverage, showing how Western media narratives obscure the real incentives driving U.S. outreach, countering China’s and Russia’s growing footholds across the continent. Using detailed maps and timelines, he explains how military coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have created a new power bloc aligned with Russia, and why Liberia, Gabon, and others were strategically selected for engagement.
The conversation moves to the Pentagon’s controversial investment in MP Materials, effectively nationalizing America’s only rare earth mine to break dependence on Chinese supply chains. Ghost then pivots to Israel’s turmoil, exploring how Netanyahu’s government is trapped between domestic collapse, far-right coalition partners, and stalled Gaza negotiations. With plenty of sidebars, on rare earth land grabs, CIA-backed coups, and the long game of economic warfare, this episode is equal parts exposé and history lesson, revealing how old empires still pull the strings behind modern headlines.

The Daily Herold - July 11, 2025: Epstein Fallout, Fed Pressure, and Space Drugs

In this end-of-week episode, Jon Herold takes listeners on a whirlwind tour of stories ranging from financial policy to the latest chaos in alternative media. He starts by dissecting the controversy around the Epstein memo, addressing Laura Loomer’s claim that Kash Patel and Dan Bongino were furious over Pam Bondi’s handling of the files, a narrative Jon dismisses as clickbait given that the DOJ’s statements mirrored Kash Patel’s earlier comments on Joe Rogan. Shifting gears, Jon digs into Trump’s escalating pressure campaign on Jerome Powell, explaining how the president’s repeated jabs at the Fed chair are likely intentional to ensure Powell won’t cut rates, buying time for more structural moves.
Other highlights include Judicial Watch suing the DOJ for records on Virginia Giuffre, who died under mysterious circumstances in Australia, the DOJ weighing in on RFK Jr.’s antitrust lawsuit against Big Tech censorship cartels, and the EPA rolling out a new “transparency portal” on contrails and geoengineering. Jon wraps up with reflections on bitcoin smashing past $118,000, silver surging, and a bizarre story about a startup raising hundreds of millions to manufacture pharmaceuticals in orbit, proof, he jokes, that dystopian sci-fi is already here.