Badlands Daily: May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day Truths, Trump’s Trade Chess, and BLM’s Legacy

In this Memorial Day edition of Badlands Daily, Ashe in America and Zak "RedPill78" Paine reflect on the true cost of war, the erosion of patriotic leadership, and the manipulation of national narratives. The duo honors fallen soldiers while criticizing the political class that exploits American lives for endless, senseless conflict. They contrast this somber reality with the media’s canonization of George Floyd, exposing corporate hypocrisy and BLM’s fraudulent fallout.

The episode dives into Trump's masterclass on geopolitical pressure, from delaying EU tariffs to treating Apple like a rogue nation-state. The hosts dissect the economic fallout, Bitcoin’s rapid rise, and the future of American manufacturing, arguing it’s not only possible but necessary. They also spotlight the globalist grip on culture, from immigration manipulation to the weaponization of DEI narratives.

From the absurdity of Project 2025 hysteria and French political scandals to drone assassination attempts on Putin and Zionist unrest, this episode blends humor, insight, and firebrand analysis. Whether it’s suppressor laws, capitalism vs. globalism, or the NBA’s K-pop pivot, Ashe and Zak cover the ground others won’t, bringing both heat and clarity to the battlefield of modern America.