Taking It Back Ep. 103: Disillusionment with New Media, Epstein Optics, and Reclaiming Your Mind

In this thoughtful episode, Adel Nero, Frankie Val, and Zak “RedPill78” Paine step back from the news cycle to reflect on burnout, balance, and the growing disillusionment with both mainstream and alternative media. The conversation begins with stories of Fourth of July celebrations and the power of simple moments that recharge the spirit. From there, the hosts explore why nonstop news consumption exhausts audiences and content creators alike, and how monetization incentives on platforms like Twitter have made rage-bait and doomscrolling more pervasive than ever.

The discussion turns to the week’s biggest controversy, Trump’s dismissive remarks about Epstein questions and the DOJ memo claiming no client list or blackmail existed. Each host shares their perspective on whether this was strategic misdirection, a genuine blunder, or a necessary delay to avoid destabilizing the world economy before the midterms. They debate Pam Bondi’s confusing statements, the expectations set by independent media, and why none of us truly know what’s unfolding behind closed doors. Grounded in personal honesty, this episode argues that reclaiming your peace of mind may be just as important as exposing corruption.