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Alpha Warrior sits down with Gold Star father Karl Porfirio for an emotional and unforgettable conversation about service, sacrifice, and legacy. Karl shares the life and loss of his son Trey, an Air Force communications specialist who survived catastrophic injuries in Afghanistan, became part of groundbreaking medical research, and ultimately gave his life in service to his country. With honesty and heart, Karl recounts Trey’s resilience, the medical miracles that kept him alive, and the profound grief of a father who refuses to let his son’s memory fade.
The discussion highlights Karl’s children’s book My Daddy’s Heart is Purple, written to help his grandson, and countless other children, understand the meaning of the Purple Heart and take pride in the sacrifices of military families. This episode is raw, deeply human, and a reminder that behind every medal is a story of courage, loss, and love.

Cam Cooksey brings a lively Saturday night vibe to Flow with a mix of community banter, personal stories, and sharp takes on global events. From sharing his first experience watching The Chosen to riffing on UFO coverups like the Phoenix Lights, Cam keeps things candid and funny, even when accidentally going live on mute. The conversation shifts to soccer as a lens for geopolitics, breaking down UEFA’s potential ban on Israel and what it signals for shifting global power. Along the way, Cam celebrates Badlands meetups, cracks jokes about SEC football, and plays videos that blend humor with deeper cultural reflections. With heart, humor, and honesty, this episode feels like a hangout with friends where faith, politics, and everyday life collide.

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot kick off a new series diving into the overlooked gems of one of rock’s greatest bands: The Rolling Stones. This episode isn’t about the hits, it’s about the tracks that got buried under the weight of their legendary catalog. From raw blues numbers and psychedelic experiments to hidden ballads and gritty rockers, Brad and Jaytriot unpack the stories, riffs, and cultural moments that make these songs timeless in their own right. With sharp commentary, musical insight, and plenty of humor, they highlight how the Stones’ deep cuts reveal just as much about the band’s genius as their chart-toppers. Part one sets the stage for a journey through the lesser-known corners of the Stones’ discography, giving listeners a fresh appreciation for the band’s depth and range.

This episode of OnlyLands takes a wild ride through everything from Canadian anthems to the FBI’s latest entanglements. The hosts swap stories about family connections in Hollywood, dive into James Comey’s legal troubles, and unravel the absurdities of FBI undercover operations on January 6th. Humor meets hard truth as they roast liberal struggle sessions, Serena Williams’ cotton outrage, and even a self-proclaimed African “tribe” claiming land in Scotland. Between sponsor plugs, scam-baiting adventures, and whip-cracking science lessons, this menagerie of Badlands Media hosts—joined by guest Jonathan Drake—keep the laughs and the red pills flowing.

Matt Trump returns with a whirlwind Friday night edition of Spellbreakers, capturing a week where it felt like history hit fast-forward. From Charlie Kirk’s massive memorial and Trump’s UN takedown to the shocking Tylenol-autism debate, Comey’s indictment, and FBI revelations about January 6th, Matt weaves together the chaos into a big-picture view of America’s turbulent moment. He explores the “American Years of Lead,” drawing parallels to the violent 1970s, and warns of a left openly embracing political violence as a revolutionary tool. Along the way, he highlights grassroots meetups, Oregon news, Dearborn’s cultural flashpoints, and even Apple TV pulling a too-on-the-nose political drama. With humor, cultural references, and historical perspective, Matt asks what it means to live in a time when “everything is happening all at once”—and whether the storm ahead could also be the path to renewal.

CannCon and Ashe in America welcome Cleta Mitchell, founder of the Election Integrity Network, for a deep dive into the fight to restore trust in America’s elections. Mitchell shares her firsthand experience as an election attorney on Trump’s post-2020 Georgia legal team and explains how the Election Integrity Network mobilizes citizens nationwide to clean voter rolls, monitor election boards, and push back against systemic corruption.
The conversation covers foreign money in election systems, smurfing and dark money networks, the SAVE Act, and the urgent push for documentary proof of citizenship on voter registration forms. Mitchell also exposes the roadblocks from officials like Raffensperger and Carr in Georgia, the failures of Bill Barr’s DOJ, and why bipartisan billionaires bankroll efforts to dilute election integrity. With actionable steps like filing comments on regulations.gov, she urges patriots to get engaged before 2026. Packed with hard truths, insider details, and a roadmap for reform, this episode highlights why grassroots vigilance is essential to safeguarding the republic.

Jordan Sather and Nate Prince break down Trump and RFK Jr.’s explosive autism press conference, where both took aim at vaccines, Tylenol, and the pharmaceutical industry’s role in the epidemic. They highlight Trump’s bold statements on mercury, aluminum, and spacing out shots, while RFK emphasizes listening to mothers of vaccine-injured children.
The hosts dive into Dr. Peter McCullough’s research showing how Tylenol and vaccines together amplify neurological damage, along with supplement strategies like NAC, sulforaphane, and medicinal mushrooms to support detox pathways. Shifting to the UN, they cover RFK Jr.’s rejection of the global body’s chronic disease declaration, Trump’s attack on processed foods, and Cindy McCain’s leadership role at the UN World Food Program. The episode also touches on ivermectin’s move toward over-the-counter availability, fluoride’s link to reduced IQ, and even celebrity-driven UN theatrics from Violet Affleck. Packed with analysis, humor, and practical health insight, this episode ties together the fight for medical freedom, food sovereignty, and truth against a collapsing globalist agenda.

Ghost takes listeners deep into the high-stakes geopolitical shifts shaping the Middle East. This episode unpacks Trump’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy with Arab and Muslim leaders, his firm stance against Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, and the fallout from Netanyahu’s settlement expansion plans. Ghost explores revelations from Israeli journalist Barak Ravid’s interview with Trump, the hidden tensions of the Abraham Accords, and how Netanyahu’s maneuvers clash with both Arab leaders and global stability. From Turkey’s surprising nuclear and LNG deals with the U.S., to shifting alliances across the Arab world, Ghost shows how the “sovereign alliance” may be quietly reshaping the region’s power balance. With analysis that ties today’s headlines to decades of history, he highlights why annexation could be the tripwire for wider conflict, and how Trump’s 21-point peace plan might be the last line against escalation.

Jon Herold kicks off Friday’s Daily Herold with the bombshell indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on obstruction and false statement charges, asking why Durham ignored the same evidence years earlier. He walks through John Solomon’s reporting, the testimony of Comey’s inner circle, and why this could be the first domino in a larger accountability push. The show then digs into a newly released FBI after-action report exposing 274 agents deployed on January 6th, fueling questions about political bias and withheld evidence.
Jon also unpacks Trump’s latest executive actions, designating Antifa a domestic terror organization, issuing a new NSPM targeting organized political violence, and reasserting the death penalty in D.C., and connects them to a broader strategy that could tie into an overarching RICO case. The episode closes with speculation on the Pentagon’s unprecedented generals meeting at Quantico, looming government shutdown brinkmanship, and China’s conspicuous silence on Trump’s TikTok deal. With humor, sharp analysis, and first-principles thinking, Jon ties the week’s chaos into a clear narrative of corruption, lawfare, and strategy.

Join Badlands Media for special coverage of Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the United Nations with commentary from Ghost of Based Patrick Henry