Badlands Daily: June 9, 2025 – Trump’s Ascent, Kayfabe Wars, and the Summer Showdown

Hosted by CannCon and Zak "RedPill78" Paine, this episode of Badlands Daily unpacks the latest political theater with sharp insight and unapologetic takes. The duo dissects the so-called rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, weighing whether it's a real disagreement or a scripted psyop to confuse the enemy. They analyze the chaos in Los Angeles through a “trap narrative” lens, suggesting it's a strategic move by Team Trump to bait bad actors into exposing themselves. With speculation mounting around Trump’s potential VP pick, possibly J.D. Vance, and a possible July announcement, the summer is shaping up to be anything but quiet. Other highlights include commentary on RICO charges in Georgia, the media’s flip-flop treatment of Elon, the looming battle over Julian Assange, and Stephen Miller’s legal warpath. It's a punchy, no-holds-barred episode that frames the week’s events as part of a high-stakes game for control of the narrative and the future.