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Taking It Back Ep. 102: NYC’s Marxist Mayor and the Boomer Blame Game

Frankie Val and Adel Nero tackle the chaos brewing in New York City as Zoran Kwame Mamdani, a self-described Muslim communist, clinches the Democratic mayoral nomination. With Rich Barris joining the first half of the episode, the hosts analyze what Mamdani’s rise signals for the city, the Democrat Party, and the country at large. The discussion dives deep into the role of unchecked immigration, liberal self-loathing, and a cultural death spiral enabled by what they see as suicidal white progressivism.
The second half evolves into a generational war of ideas, sparked by listener feedback. The hosts debate the legacy of the Boomer generation, defend critical thinking across all age groups, and highlight how COVID-era homeschooling and independent media are shaping a new, more skeptical youth. From the dismantling of American masculinity to the replacement of Western values with authoritarian imports, this fiery episode is part political commentary, part cultural therapy session, and fully unapologetic.

Badlands Media Special Coverage - White House & State Dept Press Briefings

Join Badlands Media for special coverage of Karoline Leavitt's White House Press Briefing & Tammy Bruce's State Department Press Briefing
 

Badlands Media Special Coverage - President Trump at Big Beautiful Bill Event

Join Badlands Media for special coverage of President Trump at Big Beautiful Bill Event
 

The Daily Herold: June 26, 2025 – Bombs, Bunkers, and the Battle for Narrative Control

Jon Herold returns from the closet studio in the Keys with another lively and layered episode dissecting the media frenzy surrounding Trump’s precision strikes on Iran. He questions whether the Pentagon truly destroyed all uranium targets, explores the strategic psyop angle of “low-confidence” briefings, and suggests it may have all been a trap to catch leakers inside the intelligence community. Jon highlights Peter Hegseth's fiery Pentagon takedown of legacy media, debates the polarizing Israel narrative, and shares clips showing Trump’s past frustrations with Netanyahu.
Other key stories include RFK Jr.’s decision to pull U.S. support from Gavi, vaccine coalitions bypassing oversight, the crypto mortgage update from the FHFA, and a major SCOTUS win for pro-life advocates. Jon also calls out the Senate parliamentarian for blocking parts of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” while mocking the media meltdown over Florida’s alligator-surrounded migrant facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” Packed with humor, frustration, and sharp cultural insight, this episode is a deep dive into the modern propaganda machine, government accountability (or lack thereof), and the ever-thinning veil over the regime’s collapsing narratives.

Badlands Daily: June 26, 2025 – GITMO Expansion, Narrative Fallout, and the VP Guessing Game

On this episode of Badlands Daily, CannCon and Alpha Warrior unpack the latest headlines with a blend of sharp insight and healthy skepticism. They kick things off with reactions to the D.C. circuit court dismissing Trump’s gag order appeal, then pivot to reports of continued expansion at GITMO, raising questions about who, or what, it’s being built for. The hosts speculate on recent chatter around Julian Assange’s fate and Trump’s cryptic social media posts, suggesting the narrative around Assange could be signaling a major shift in the information war.
From the Epstein docket’s odd omissions to a deep dive into Trump’s precision strategy in Iran and his refusal to escalate with Israel, CannCon and Alpha also weigh the impact of legacy media spin, particularly CNN’s framing of the recent airstrikes. They close with reflections on Trump's VP prospects, including renewed chatter around Tulsi Gabbard, and discuss the psychological toll of war, media gaslighting, and the importance of discernment in this critical moment. With humor, clarity, and controlled fury, this episode tracks the collapse of the old system and the narratives trying to hold it up.

WWG1WGA After Dark Ep. 43: California Escape Rooms, ICE Raids, and the Narrative Wars

In Episode 43 of WWG1WGA After Dark, Brad Zerbo delivers a rollercoaster monologue weaving sharp humor, cultural commentary, and red-pill truths. He kicks off with a satirical review of California’s “escape room” reality, mocking the state’s taxes, crime, and failed governance. The show dives deep into ICE raids sweeping the nation, exposing the hypocrisy of sanctuary city policies and spotlighting corruption from politicians like Cynthia Gonzalez, accused of inciting gang resistance to federal agents. Brad tears apart mainstream media hoaxes, including viral misinformation about ICE detaining a Marine's father and the weaponization of emotion against immigration enforcement. He calls out Reddit anarchists encouraging sabotage of ICE vehicles and makes the case for prosecuting illegal employers.
The episode also features reflections on cultural psyops, the rebranding of war under the Department of Defense, and Trump’s brutal narrative chess moves, especially his cryptic references to Netanyahu and Israel. Brad ties in historical trivia, New York mayoral politics, and time travel theories, capping it off with a tribute to stand-up comedy's role in free speech. This unfiltered stream of wit and fire blends deep digs, hard truths, and good laughs all under the Badlands banner.
 

WWG1WGA After Dark Ep. 43: California Escape Rooms, ICE Raids, and the Narrative Wars

In Episode 43 of WWG1WGA After Dark, Brad Zerbo delivers a rollercoaster monologue weaving sharp humor, cultural commentary, and red-pill truths. He kicks off with a satirical review of California’s “escape room” reality, mocking the state’s taxes, crime, and failed governance. The show dives deep into ICE raids sweeping the nation, exposing the hypocrisy of sanctuary city policies and spotlighting corruption from politicians like Cynthia Gonzalez, accused of inciting gang resistance to federal agents. Brad tears apart mainstream media hoaxes, including viral misinformation about ICE detaining a Marine's father and the weaponization of emotion against immigration enforcement. He calls out Reddit anarchists encouraging sabotage of ICE vehicles and makes the case for prosecuting illegal employers.
The episode also features reflections on cultural psyops, the rebranding of war under the Department of Defense, and Trump’s brutal narrative chess moves, especially his cryptic references to Netanyahu and Israel. Brad ties in historical trivia, New York mayoral politics, and time travel theories, capping it off with a tribute to stand-up comedy's role in free speech. This unfiltered stream of wit and fire blends deep digs, hard truths, and good laughs all under the Badlands banner.
 

Badlands Media Special Coverage - Sec Def Hegseth & General Caine Press Conference: June 26, 2025

Join Badlands Media for special coverage of Secretary of Defense/War Pete Hegseth and General Caine Press Conference
 

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 366: Media Meltdowns, Military Optics, and the Myth of Normalcy

Jon Herold and Burning Bright are joined by Ghost for an electric episode exploring the accelerating unraveling of the mainstream narrative. They break down Candace Owens’ shift against Trump, Thomas Massie’s constitutional objections to Trump’s Iran strike, and the establishment's collective meltdown over narrative control. The hosts highlight the changing public mood, from war fatigue to distrust in legacy media, while dissecting Trump's strategy of minimal, effective force and public messaging designed to expose media hypocrisy.
Ghost brings the fire as they discuss the spiritual and psychological shift of the American people, pointing out how coordinated fear campaigns are collapsing under the weight of their own contradictions. They revisit key themes like controlled opposition, fifth-generation warfare, and the optics of regime change, tying them to the broader awakening playing out in real time. With a mix of humor, analysis, and righteous frustration, the crew challenges listeners to abandon black-and-white thinking and recognize the complex, often theatrical nature of global politics.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 366: Media Meltdowns, Military Optics, and the Myth of Normalcy

Jon Herold and Burning Bright are joined by Ghost for an electric episode exploring the accelerating unraveling of the mainstream narrative. They break down Candace Owens’ shift against Trump, Thomas Massie’s constitutional objections to Trump’s Iran strike, and the establishment's collective meltdown over narrative control. The hosts highlight the changing public mood, from war fatigue to distrust in legacy media, while dissecting Trump's strategy of minimal, effective force and public messaging designed to expose media hypocrisy.
Ghost brings the fire as they discuss the spiritual and psychological shift of the American people, pointing out how coordinated fear campaigns are collapsing under the weight of their own contradictions. They revisit key themes like controlled opposition, fifth-generation warfare, and the optics of regime change, tying them to the broader awakening playing out in real time. With a mix of humor, analysis, and righteous frustration, the crew challenges listeners to abandon black-and-white thinking and recognize the complex, often theatrical nature of global politics.