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Badlands Daily - July 10, 2025: Meme Exoneration, FISA Secrets, and the DOJ’s Reckoning

In this jam-packed episode, CannCon and Alpha Warrior kick off with the stunning reversal of Douglas Mackey’s conviction over his 2016 meme, an unprecedented First Amendment case the DOJ pursued under the KKK Act. Mackey joins live to recount being raided, banned, and nearly imprisoned over obvious satire, and why he’s planning civil action against the FBI and prosecutors. The hosts then dive into bombshell news that the DOJ has criminally referred John Brennan and James Comey over Russiagate misconduct, debating whether the moves signal real accountability or just another show.
The conversation shifts to FISA court disclosures about Carter Page warrants, the systemic abuse of surveillance power, and how legislative reforms might finally emerge. They also cover updates on Dr. Kirk Moore’s federal trial over saline vaccines, revealing how a prosecution witness claiming the shots were “safe and effective” accidentally opened the door to evidence about jab harms. Other highlights include California’s post-fire land grab to build subsidized housing, Trump’s new NASA leadership, and a fresh Japanese study linking COVID boosters to aggressive cancer. Blending humor, frustration, and sharp analysis, this episode underscores why Americans are losing trust in institutions, and why exposure is just the beginning.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 370: Epstein Optics, Russiagate Criminal Referrals, and the Taiwan Countdown

In this marathon episode, Jon Herold and Burning Bright take listeners on a tour through the week’s biggest, and most tangled, narratives. They start by dissecting the backlash over the DOJ’s Epstein memo, exploring why Trump’s irritated dismissal of Epstein questions wasn’t just frustration but potentially a signal that the narrative was always overhyped by others.
The conversation moves to the bombshell criminal referrals of John Brennan and James Comey over Russiagate misconduct, a development the hosts see as the starting domino in unraveling the Deep State’s decade-long campaign against Trump. They connect the dots to Durham’s report, Spygate, and why this legal front could finally break into public consciousness. Turning global, the discussion examines Trump’s new tariffs, his hardline stance against BRICS countries, and the emerging Taiwan flashpoint as media and NATO leaders ramp up fear narratives about a China invasion. With reflections on semiconductor supply lines, rare earth minerals, and the economic pressure shaping geopolitics, the episode blends deep-dive research with candid skepticism. Whether debating psyops or the pace of justice, Jon and Burning Bright challenge listeners to question the timing, the incentives, and the stories shaping the battlefield.

Altered State S3 Ep. 36: Epstein Disillusion, FISA-Gate, and the Grok AI Uprising

In this fun and informative episode, Brad Zerbo and Zak “RedPill78” Paine dive into the swirling chaos around the Epstein files memo that declared no credible client list exists. They debate whether this is a setup to embarrass Trump’s administration, a strategic head fake to bait the Deep State, or proof the evidence was destroyed by SDNY prosecutors. The discussion pivots to the newly announced criminal investigations into John Brennan and James Comey over Russiagate misconduct, and whether the timing is designed to distract or signal a turning point.
The hosts then break down the viral meltdown of Grok, Elon Musk’s AI, which went rogue with politically incorrect truths about Epstein, Israel, and the America Party before getting wiped. Other highlights include reflections on the blackmail networks that have shaped global politics, the real implications of ending property taxes, and the grassroots enthusiasm building around the Great American Restoration Tour. With plenty of humor, personal anecdotes, and a deep look at the strategy behind seemingly contradictory narratives, this episode captures the tension between skepticism and faith that defines the movement in 2025.

The Shipwreck Show Ep. 10: Epstein Dodges, EBT Entitlement, and the Rage Against the Grift

In this unfiltered episode, Shipwreck lets loose on everything from the Epstein files debacle to the explosion of EBT “haul” videos flaunting taxpayer-funded shopping sprees. She opens with raw frustration over Trump’s dismissive response to Epstein questions and Pam Bondi’s contradictory statements about evidence and sealed records, challenging listeners to stop gaslighting themselves about obvious corruption. Shifting gears, Shipwreck launches a blistering takedown of social media influencers proudly showing off carts loaded with junk food, luxury groceries, and birthday cakes bought with benefits while claiming to be struggling. She calls out the entitlement culture that normalizes dependence as virtue and proposes a “peer review board” where applicants would justify their aid to taxpayers directly. Ranting against corporate profiteering, like Amazon and Costco raking in billions from EBT purchases, she underscores how the middle class is quietly funding a system that incentivizes generational welfare.
With humor, expletives, and a dose of Midwestern tough love, she insists it’s possible to support safety nets without enabling abuse. This fiery episode is part catharsis, part call to accountability, and an unapologetic defense of common sense.

Breaking History Ep. 104: Iran’s Century of Empire, Oil, and Revolutions – Featuring Cynthia Chung

In this sweeping episode, Matt Ehret and Ghost are joined by Cynthia Chung (cynthiachung.substack.com) for a masterclass on Iran’s modern history. Cynthia walks through her trilogy of essays chronicling how Britain and later the United States engineered regime change to control Iranian oil, beginning with the 1872 Reuter concession that handed Britain the country’s economic lifeblood. The conversation traces the 1953 CIA-MI6 coup against Prime Minister Mossadegh for nationalizing oil, the Shah’s ambitions to industrialize and escape colonial dependence, and the suspicious rise of Khomeini’s revolution.
The hosts expose how the same Western networks behind the overthrow of Mossadegh later fueled the Iran-Iraq war, Iran-Contra, and decades of chaos designed to prevent regional cooperation and modernization. They explore the Carter Doctrine, Brzezinski’s arc of crisis, and how strategies used to fracture Iran are still deployed across the world. The episode closes with reflections on Iran’s attempts to reclaim sovereignty through the Belt and Road Initiative and a vision of economic development to transcend engineered conflicts. Rich with historical detail, this conversation challenges the simplistic narratives that have shaped public perception for generations.

The Daily Herold - July 9, 2025: Brennan & Comey Under Criminal Investigation, USAID’s Wuhan Ties, and Tariff Fallout

In this episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold covers breaking news that the DOJ has launched criminal investigations into John Brennan and James Comey over misconduct tied to the Trump-Russia probe. Jon walks listeners through the timeline of how the Steele dossier was inserted into the Intelligence Community Assessment against analysts’ objections and how Brennan briefed Obama on Hillary Clinton’s plan to smear Trump as a Russian asset. He reflects on whether the Epstein memo was timed to distract from these criminal referrals and challenges the audience to think critically rather than fall into confirmation bias or hopium.
The show also highlights the Supreme Court’s 8-1 decision that cleared the way for Trump’s mass federal layoffs, a story Jon predicts will have major long-term consequences. Other topics include USAID’s quiet transfer of 11,000 virus samples to the Wuhan lab without safeguards, Linda Yaccarino’s sudden resignation from X, media fearmongering over new copper tariffs, and an alleged episode where Trump threatened to bomb Moscow. Jon ends with banter about karaoke at the Deadwood meetup and a reminder not to trust any narrative blindly, especially when the timing feels too perfect.

Badlands Media Special Coverage - President Trump Meets with African Leaders: July 9, 2025

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Badlands Daily - July 9, 2025: Taliban Recognition, Netanyahu Tensions, and Cloud Seeding Controversy

In this packed episode, CannCon and Ghost tackle a slate of global and domestic flashpoints. They start with Russia’s formal recognition of the Taliban government, unpacking how Moscow rebranded the Taliban from a terror group to a regional partner and why Trump’s Doha Agreement laid the groundwork. The conversation turns to Netanyahu’s tense visit to Washington, where he failed to secure Trump’s blessing for annexing the West Bank and left without a breakthrough on Gaza, signaling a rare public rift.
The hosts highlight Israel’s plan to corral 2.2 million Gazans into a “humanitarian city,” warning it could become a de facto concentration camp. Domestically, they dig into the Biden administration’s move to ban Chinese nationals from buying U.S. farmland, the Supreme Court’s decision clearing Trump to order mass federal layoffs, and the swirling debate over mass deportations and farm labor visas. On the climate front, they dismantle mainstream dismissals of cloud seeding after Texas floods, citing chaos theory to argue small manipulations can trigger outsized effects. With plenty of sharp humor, sidebars on North Korea’s K-pop psyops, and reflections on Epstein files, this episode challenges official narratives from every direction. 

OnlyLands Ep. 15 – July 8, 2025: Debates, Debauchery, and Epstein Disillusion

In this unfiltered episode of OnlyLands, a full Badlands Media panel gathers for nearly three hours of irreverent banter and intense debate. The crew starts with a rundown of the chaos surrounding Epstein narratives, questioning why the DOJ insists there’s no credible client list and unpacking the fallout across the movement. They analyze Trump’s dismissive remarks and argue whether the timing of the memo release was designed to provoke outrage or distraction.
The conversation dives into parallel theories about blackmail as leverage over global leaders and whether hidden evidence will ever surface. In between serious discussions, there’s no shortage of humor—roasts about fashion choices, references to Mount Rushmore as a misogynistic symbol, and a nostalgic watch of Dave Chappelle’s “Race Draft.” The group explores why people still treat old Q drops like gospel, what “transparency” really means, and how moral lines are drawn when fighting systemic corruption. With digressions into John Kasich’s pancake eating, Biden impressions, and the ethics of political blackmail, this episode balances skepticism, dark comedy, and genuine frustration over the illusions propping up American institutions.

Badlands Story Hour Ep. 124 – 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

In this episode, Burning Bright and Chris Paul dissect Michael Bay’s 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, blending film critique with a deeper exploration of the narratives surrounding the 2012 attack. They examine how the movie subtly undermines the official story, portraying the CIA not as saviors but as the true antagonists, hoarding information, obstructing help, and prioritizing their own cover-up over American lives. The discussion explores whether Ambassador Chris Stevens’ death was a tragic accident or a deliberate assassination to bury evidence of weapons transfers and clandestine deals. They break down inconsistencies in the narrative, like the tidy explanation for Stevens’ cause of death, the dubious claims of resource shortages, and the suspiciously well-prepared mortars that struck the annex.
Through thoughtful analysis, they argue that incompetence is often a convenient cover for malice, and they challenge listeners to follow the trail of contradictions to see where it leads. With references to Hillary Clinton’s infamous “What difference at this point does it make?” remark and the CIA’s “heroism” awards, this episode pushes past surface-level hero worship to question whether the real story was hidden in plain sight.