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Frankie Val, Adel Nero, and Zak “RedPill78” Paine tackle the disturbing details of the Minneapolis church shooting, exposing the shooter’s trans identity, manifesto, and ties to a dark subculture that idolizes mass killers. They rip apart mainstream media spin that tries to mask the real issues, pointing instead to mental illness, SSRIs, and the dangers of gender ideology pushed on kids. The hosts discuss RFK Jr.’s call to investigate psychotropic drugs, the CDC shake-ups under Trump, and how decades of Big Pharma corruption have destabilized public health. From Fort Bragg’s “dead wife summer” tied to anti-malarial drugs, to homeopathic alternatives buried by Rockefeller medicine, the episode is a raw, unflinching look at how greed and lies have poisoned society. They close with Trump’s crackdown on crime in D.C., Kash Patel labeling the attack domestic terrorism, and Tulsi Gabbard’s revelations about 2020 election “burn bags,” weaving it all into a bigger picture of cultural decay and a fight for accountability.

Frankie Val welcomes guest J Gulinello for a sharp, candid conversation on health, media narratives, and government failure. They dig into the shocking statistics of chronic illness in America, the pharmaceutical industry’s stranglehold, and the lack of nutritional education in medical schools. With biting humor, they take on the media’s “experts,” expose how industries profit from sickness, and reflect on COVID-era lies that cracked open public trust. Alongside the heavy analysis are lighter moments, from fitness challenges to personal stories, plus listener call-ins that highlight how trauma, poor parenting, and overmedication shape society. It’s a mix of unfiltered critique and real-world perspective that challenges the status quo while keeping the conversation raw and human.

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Jon Herold takes listeners through a packed news day, starting with his personal connection to the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting and a call to shift focus toward mental health solutions. He covers the massive success of Brad Zerbo’s Codex 9/11 screenings and announces upcoming Badlanders meetups, before diving into major headlines. Topics include D.C.’s 87% drop in carjackings under Trump’s surge, German investigators pinning Nord Stream sabotage on Ukrainian operatives (while Herold points back to Seymour Hersh’s CIA reporting), and Trump slamming gerrymandering in Utah. He also breaks down Judicial Watch’s lawsuit over secret surveillance of Trump advisor Michael Caputo, the FDA ending COVID vaccine emergency authorizations, the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarres, and Trump’s Middle East talks with Jared Kushner and Tony Blair. Economic updates, Fed drama, and Trump’s possible plan for a pre-midterm GOP convention round out this sharp and fast-moving episode.

CannCon and Alpha Warrior tackle the aftermath of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, breaking down the shooter’s background, manifesto, and disturbing ties to cultural and pharmaceutical influences. They highlight how false flag narratives don’t mean “fake,” but point to deeper agendas, from SSRIs and MK Ultra-style manipulation to media-driven propaganda. The hosts compare coverage across CNN, MSNBC, and Fox, exposing how emotional storytelling buries evidence and fuels control agendas. Beyond the tragedy, they dive into Trump’s policies, from ending cashless bail to D.C. crime crackdowns, and debate policing, community pride, and the economics of crime reduction. With sharp back-and-forth, personal anecdotes, and even fantasy football smack talk, the episode blends heavy analysis with the irreverent energy that makes Badlands Daily a staple.

Brad Zerbo breaks down the tragic Minneapolis church shooting carried out by Robert “Robin” Westman. He digs into the shooter’s background, disturbing videos, and manifestos, connecting the dots to a bigger pattern of mental illness, drugs, hormones, and propaganda fueling these attacks. Brad also highlights the twisted online reactions that actually praised the violence and asks why the media and authorities keep ignoring the real problems. Heavy stuff, but an important case study in how broken our culture has become.

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.

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.

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.

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.