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Devolution Power Hour Ep. 384: Durham’s Blind Spots, Soros Panic, and Trump’s Economic Warfare

Jon Herold and Burning Bright kick off a fiery Wednesday edition of Devolution Power Hour with laughs, banter, and a surprisingly intense debate over whether men should ever wash new clothes. Once the dust settles, they dive into the serious business of John Durham’s investigations, unpacking fresh revelations about FBI leaks, James Comey, and the media’s role in manufacturing the Russia collusion narrative. The hosts connect these threads to Mark Elias’ recent panic over Trump’s military role in elections, highlighting how Democrats fear the collapse of their fraud machine. From Trump’s bold RICO shot at George Soros to the Pentagon weighing equity stakes in defense contractors, the episode explores how national security and economic strategy are merging under Trump’s leadership. Add in debates over 600,000 Chinese students, the fragility of Ivy League education in the age of AI, and Trump’s promise of a free “American Academy,” and this episode serves up both sharp analysis and off-the-rails humor.

Altered State S3 Ep. 43: Project Hammer, Missing Gold, and the 9/11 Heist

Brad Zerbo and Zak “RedPill78” Paine dig into the financial underbelly of 9/11, exposing how black ops funding, CIA banking scandals, and covert projects like Project Hammer tie into the attacks. From Donald Rumsfeld’s missing $2.3 trillion to the billions in gold and securities that vanished from the World Trade Center, the hosts reveal how the chaos of 9/11 allowed hidden elites to wipe records, launder money, and walk away with one of history’s greatest heists. They connect the dots between Bush-era operatives, insider trading, suspicious bond schemes, and intelligence-linked banking collapses that stretch from Asia to Wall Street. Packed with historical receipts, hidden connections, and sharp banter, this episode unravels the financial crimes behind the tragedy, showing 9/11 not just as an attack but as a multi-layered operation of profit and power.

The Shipwreck Show Ep. 17 - Devolution Deep Dive w/ Jon (Patel Patriot), Political Burnout & Black Pilling

In Episode 17 of The Shipwreck Show, Sara welcomes special guest Jon, a.k.a. Patel Patriot (@patel_patriot) for an honest and wide-ranging conversation.
We dig into Jon’s influential Devolution series, unpacking the research, theories, and the ongoing debate it continues to spark. From there, the talk turns personal—Shipwreck opens up about political burnout, how endless news cycles drain the spirit, and what it means to stay engaged without losing yourself.
Finally, the two tackle the heavy topic of black pilling—what it is, how it spreads, and how to resist the spiral toward hopelessness. Expect sharp insights, candid moments, and a reminder that clarity and peace can coexist with the fight for truth.

Breaking History Ep. 114: Airports, Cartels, and the Fight for Sovereignty

Matt Ehret and Ghost team up for a sprawling dive into geopolitics, history, and hidden power structures. They open with Ghost’s travel nightmare and use it as a springboard to expose how decades of neglect and privatization crippled regional airports, linking the failures back to post-9/11 policies and financial corruption. From there, the discussion widens into the theft of PROMIS software, Israel’s role as the “sixth eye” in Five Eyes intelligence, and the deep entanglement of organized crime syndicates like the Bronfmans with intelligence agencies. The hosts explore the rise of the Pilgrim Society, the Federal Reserve’s creation, and how monopolists like J.P. Morgan used U.S. Steel to reshape American industry. Tying it all to the present, they analyze Trump’s “golden share” in U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel’s losses, and how sovereign nations are reclaiming control from transnational cartels. With detours into Italy’s populist Matteo Salvini, Soros crackdowns, and Brad Zerbo’s Codex 9/11, this episode blends history and current events into a sharp critique of state capture and the global struggle for sovereignty.

The Daily Herold: August 27, 2025 – Minneapolis Tragedy, Durham’s Blind Spots, and Cracker Barrel Chaos

Jon Herold delivers a charged episode, opening with the devastating Minneapolis Catholic school shooting that left two children dead and many injured. Speaking from personal experience as a Catholic school parent, he addresses the tragedy, media spin, and the mental health crisis behind such violence. Herold then shifts to explosive revelations about FBI leaks, James Comey’s role, and John Durham’s failure to prosecute, questioning whether key evidence was intentionally omitted from the Durham Report. The episode also covers Trump’s use of impoundment authority, foreign aid freezes, Denmark’s uproar over alleged Trump-linked influence in Greenland, FBI whistleblower victories, and Trump’s call to RICO George Soros. With cultural asides on Cracker Barrel’s logo flip and NBC’s Seth Meyers, Herold weaves grief, sharp analysis, and humor into a gripping broadcast.

Badlands Daily: August 27, 2025 – Cracker Barrel, Burn Bags, and Ballot Battles

CannCon and Ashe in America bring sharp commentary and humor to a jam-packed news cycle. They kick things off with pop culture absurdities like Trump’s tongue-in-cheek response to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement, before diving into Cracker Barrel’s logo flip-flop and the deeper culture war at play. The hosts tackle Snoop Dogg’s swipe at woke Hollywood, expose shocking immigration failures including a sex offender hiding in a daycare, and unpack the federal trial of a judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant escape ICE custody. They then dig into the explosive revelation of “burn bags” tied to 2020 election corruption, Trump’s push to sanction EU censors, and a heated battle over Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot rules. From Zelensky’s illegitimacy and pipeline attacks in Europe to Fulton County’s election board defiance and Trump’s call to RICO the Soros family, this episode ties together cultural battles, global geopolitics, and the fight for election integrity.

DEFCON ZERQ Ep. 006: Codex 9/11, Flynn’s Role, and Trump’s War on the Cartels

Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid return for a hard-hitting episode of DEFCON ZERQ, joined by Brad Zerbo to dig into the revelations behind his documentary Codex 9/11. From CIA fingerprints, missing gold, and the forever war model, to the global cabal’s use of terror as a money funnel, the discussion exposes the hidden networks fueling America’s darkest chapters. The hosts then connect the dots to today, breaking down Pam Bondi’s cryptic posts, drops, and what Trump’s National Guard deployments really mean. Is the administration preparing for cartel crackdowns, sleeper cell roundups, and a reckoning on 9/11 itself? With deep dives into John Brennan, James Comey, Flynn’s quiet advisory role, and looming moves in Venezuela, this episode blends geopolitics, military strategy, and decoding with the unfiltered edge DEFCON ZERQ is known for.

Badlands Story Hour Ep. 131: In Time

Burning Bright and Chris Paul break down Andrew Niccol’s dystopian thriller In Time, where life itself is currency and timekeepers rule like central bankers. They explore the film’s on-the-nose parallels to fiat money, inflation, usury, and the Cantillon Effect, comparing its “time chain” to Bitcoin’s fixed protocol. The hosts connect themes of Darwinism, generational wisdom, and the emptiness of immortality to broader cultural critiques, highlighting how elites manipulate scarcity to control society. From Occupy Wall Street echoes to Trump’s populist judo flips, they frame the movie as both a cautionary tale and a mirror to our financial and political systems. With sharp insights, humor, and plenty of rabbit holes, from diamonds to decentralization, this episode shows why In Time still resonates as a metaphor for the theft of human energy and purpose.

Brad & Abbey Live Ep. 160: Codex 9/11 Reactions, Theater Premieres, and Laughs Along the Way

Brad Zerbo and Abbey Blue Eyes return from GART Deadwood with stories of steaks, standing ovations, and the powerful debut of Codex 9/11. They reflect on the film’s overwhelming reception, with nearly half a million views in just days, and address the most asked question, what really happened to the passengers on 9/11? The conversation blends gratitude for community support with speculation on unanswered questions, eyewitness testimony, and the importance of sticking to hard evidence. The hosts also share exciting news about Codex 9/11 theater screenings in Florida and California, discuss RFK Jr.’s autism comments alongside Brad’s earlier Population Control documentary, and lighten the mood with viral clips in a “try not to laugh” segment. It’s a mix of truth bombs, heartfelt appreciation, and hilarious detours that captures the full spirit of Brad & Abbey Live.

Badlands Book Club - Book 3 -The Fourth Turning – Chapter 4

CannCon and Ashe in America continue their deep dive into Strauss and Howe’s The Fourth Turning, unpacking Chapter 4 with insight, humor, and plenty of historical parallels. From Mount Rushmore’s symbolic generational archetypes to the Renaissance, Reformation, and the birth of America’s cyclical patterns, the hosts explore how prophets, nomads, heroes, and artists shape history in repeating turnings. They connect past awakenings, crises, and unravelings to today’s cultural and political landscape, drawing out lessons on institutions, family, society, and the rhythm of generational change. With lively banter, sponsor shout-outs, and even a few tangents about smoothies, protein shakes, and pets, this episode blends serious discussion with the community vibe that makes Badlands Book Club a listener favorite.