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Badlands Live! 9-5: April 11, 2025

Badlands Live is unfiltered coverage of Senate and House Hearings, Meetings, Pressers, Speeches, and Breaking News as it happens! Ashe in America, Ghost of Based Patrick Henry, and other Badlands Hosts hop in for commentary you'll only find here!

Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 5: Mercenaries, Mineral Wars & the Battle for Africa’s Sovereignty

In this incisive episode of Geopolitics with Ghost, host Gordon McCormick (Ghost) unpacks a tangled web of foreign policy, natural resources, and covert warfare unfolding in Africa, with a laser focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan. Ghost begins with the return of three American mercenaries convicted of participating in a failed coup in the DRC, analyzing why the Trump administration might have intervened to bring them home. His theory? These men may hold the keys to uncovering who’s funding instability in the mineral-rich region, possibly tying back to Israeli oligarch Dan Gertler and the long arm of Western intelligence.
The episode then moves to Sudan, where Ghost exposes how the U.S. has worked to block Russia’s effort to build a Red Sea naval base, tracing a timeline from diplomatic threats to the eruption of civil war. Drawing from maps, UN data, historical coups, and public statements by Western and Russian officials, Ghost dissects how Sudan has become a central battleground in the struggle between globalist control and sovereign alliances.
He challenges official narratives, questions who really backs each side in the Sudanese conflict, and explains why Russia and China’s expanding influence in Africa is both a threat to the old guard and a potential lifeline for nations seeking independence from Western coercion. With sharp analysis and deep historical context, Ghost helps listeners understand the deeper stakes behind what looks like chaos, and why the battle for Africa’s future might decide much more than just regional power.

The Daily Herold: April 11, 2025 – Legal War Games, Economic Shockwaves & The Truth About Tulsi

Jon Herold returns with a wide-ranging Friday breakdown of the week’s most explosive, and overlooked stories. He covers Trump’s ongoing legal war with regime-aligned law firms, including a new executive order revoking security clearances and forcing $500 million in pro bono legal work from firms like Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins. Jon questions how these law firms keep bending the knee and what kind of legal offensive Trump is preparing behind the scenes.
He dives into the unraveling global economy, explaining how Trump’s tariff pincer may be triggering a basis trade meltdown that could force the Fed to intervene, risking accusations of political bias. Treasury yields are rising when they should be falling, liquidity is evaporating, and Trump may be tightening the screws on the global financial system in real time.
The episode also covers Tulsi Gabbard’s much-hyped election integrity remarks, clarifying what she actually said, and didn’t. Jon calls out the cheerleader culture that elevates empty rhetoric over tangible results. He also highlights Gabbard’s appointment of a Koch-linked official against Trump’s own stated wishes, and questions why more aren’t raising concerns.
From the dismantling of Obama-era election security infrastructure to the declassification of more Russiagate receipts, a shakeup in Ukraine diplomacy, deep cuts to NASA, and AI lawsuit wars between Musk and Altman, Jon pulls no punches. If you’re looking for honest analysis, sharp critique, and zero tolerance for nonsense, this is your go-to wrap-up of the week.

Badlands Daily: April 11, 2025 – Executive Orders, Fake Voters & the Media’s Manufactured Memory Loss

CannCon and Chris Paul team up for a powerhouse Friday edition of Badlands Daily, diving into Trump’s latest executive orders targeting law firms like Sussman Godfrey and Perkins Coie, firms deeply entangled in election misconduct and censorship operations. With billions in pro bono settlements and strategic decertifications in play, the duo explores how Trump is systematically dismantling the legal firewall that protected the regime.
They unpack the return of machine-related election discourse, the SAVE Act’s House passage, and mounting proof that federal benefits and voter rolls are being exploited by ghost identities, many tied to future birthdates and non-existent people. Chris breaks down why this isn’t just financial fraud, it’s about ballot manufacturing and voter manipulation at a national scale.
Other highlights include Trump’s deregulation order targeting unconstitutional agency actions, RFK Jr.’s stunning promise to identify the root cause of autism by September, the firing of insubordinate military commanders, and how the media is subtly admitting it lied about Biden’s cognitive decline all along.
With sharp humor, deep receipts, and relentless clarity, this episode cuts through the noise and reminds us: nothing is random, and everything is being revealed.

SITREP Ep. 112: Flynn, the Deep State & Fighting for America First – With CPT Robert Cornicelli

In this powerhouse episode of SITREP, CannCon and Alpha Warrior are joined by the formidable CPT Robert M. Cornicelli—veteran, advocate, and former aide to General Michael Flynn, for an unflinching look at the real war being waged against America from within. Cornicelli walks through his remarkable military journey, from serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk to counter-narcoterrorism operations in New York, and later, deep intel work under the Defense Intelligence Agency and General Flynn himself.
The trio breaks down psychological warfare at home, the infiltration of American institutions by globalist forces, and the deliberate mistreatment of combat veterans by a system built to fail them. Cornicelli exposes the VA’s prescription pipeline, legislative corruption, and why America’s enemies don’t always wear foreign uniforms. He also outlines new legislation he’s fighting to pass that would ensure 100% benefits for combat veterans and safeguard cops from organized agitator attacks through a 25-foot safety perimeter law.
From the UN’s overreach and NATO’s obsolescence to communist subversion and how Trump’s defunding of globalist fronts like USAID exposed the real puppetmasters, this episode is raw, revealing, and fiercely patriotic. It’s a call to action for those who’ve fought, and those ready to fight now.

Quite Frankly Ep. 2: Top 10 CIA Ops, Esoteric Hollywood, and More, ft. Jay Dyer

Frankie Val welcomes author and philosopher Jay Dyer for a mind-bending second episode of Quite Frankly on Badlands, diving deep into the top 10 most shocking CIA operations ever declassified, and how they continue to shape society, media, and the modern mind. From MK Ultra and Operation Mockingbird to Project Stargate and Northwoods, Jay breaks down the mechanics of elite manipulation, mind control, and how fiction is used to program perception.
The conversation expands into Dyer’s upcoming book Esoteric Hollywood 3, where he dissects films like The Prestige, The Fountain, Watchmen, and Total Recall, showing how movies quietly encode spiritual deception, transhumanism, and the technocratic worldview. They explore reincarnation, cloning conspiracies, celebrity body doubles, and whether space exploration is more propaganda than science.
Frank and Jay also dig into Richard Day's infamous 1969 lecture, the eerie accuracy of Brave New World, and whether artificial wombs and brainless body farms signal a truly post-human agenda. With humor, insight, and eerie precision, this conversation unearths the real stories hiding beneath the silver screen, and behind the CIA curtain. A must-watch for seekers, skeptics, and anyone wondering if the illusion is the real magic trick.

Taking It Back Ep. 96: Tax Tyranny, Tariff Triumphs & the CCP’s Tightening Noose

Frankie Val, Zak "RedPill78" Paine, and Adel Nero go full throttle in this fiery episode of Taking It Back, tackling everything from systemic tax fraud to Trump's strategic global economic play. The crew kicks off with righteous outrage over new reports of federal benefits being funneled to people born centuries in the future, highlighting the intentional design flaws and open corruption plaguing U.S. bureaucracies. The conversation evolves into a no-holds-barred discussion about accountability, government overreach, and why the system feels rigged at every level.
Shifting gears, the hosts unpack Trump’s masterful tariff maneuver, starting with aggressive reciprocal tariffs, spooking markets, and then pulling back just enough to isolate China and force global players to the table. They explore how the CCP’s economic dependency on the U.S. has become its Achilles heel and debate how far Trump should go in leveraging trade to push for human rights and political reform abroad.
The episode wraps with strong views on judicial overreach, the Amy Coney Barrett disappointment, and what it will take to reestablish constitutional order in a fractured America. Packed with passion, clarity, and sharp political insight, this is a must-listen for anyone trying to keep up with the global realignment happening in real time.

Badlands Live! 9-5: April 10, 2025

 - ICYMI: President Trump signs Executive Orders (4.9) - Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Thune Press Conference on Budget Vote - Continued: President Trump signs Executive Orders (4.9) - Senate Hearing on Daylight Savings Time - Chinese MAGA Cartoon h/t @BfT_Garrett on X - U.S. Treasury Dept in the Monetary System (4.8)- Mike Johnson After House Passes Bill Requiring Proof of US Citizenship for Voting- Kevin Hassett Speaks to Reporters About 90-Day Tariffs Pause- Agriculture Secretary Rollins on 90-Day Tariffs Pause and Egg Prices- Continued: U.S. Treasury Dept in the Monetary System (4.8)- President Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting- Continued: U.S. Treasury Dept in the Monetary System (4.8)- Federal Foreclosure: Reducing the Federal Real Estate Portfolio (4.8)- State Department Press Briefing- Continued: Reducing the Federal Real Estate Portfolio- Opening Statements at the Freedom of Information Act Hearing: Focusing on perspectives from public requesters (4.8)- White House Investments ad

The Daily Herold: April 10, 2025 – Tariff Clarity, Trump’s Cleanup Crew & the Shadow War in Syria

Jon Herold returns with a sharp breakdown of Trump’s expanding offensive, economically, politically, and strategically. He opens with a fiery defense of Trump’s tariffs and a takedown of Rand Paul’s “free market” arguments, exposing the moral rot behind globalist trade and the exploitation of slave labor. Joined by Ghost, the duo unpacks escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Israel’s push for the David Corridor and Trump’s quiet alliance-building with Turkey and Russia to block a war with Iran.
On the home front, Jon covers Trump’s latest executive orders targeting Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor, the resurfacing of the Crossfire Hurricane documents, and the passage of the SAVE Act, aimed at securing federal elections. He also dives into whistleblower claims against Zuckerberg, China’s economic counterpunches, and the swamp’s meltdown over deregulation and water pressure. As always, Jon delivers clarity, receipts, and the kind of TL;DR commentary the moment demands.

Badlands Daily: April 10, 2025 – Executive Orders, Panama Power Plays & The Great Economic Trap

CannCon and Alpha Warrior unpack a massive day of moves from the Trump administration, starting with three executive actions targeting censorship kingpins Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor. As security clearances are revoked and DOJ investigations launched, the hosts connect the dots between election interference, CCP-linked institutions, and a broader plan to dismantle the regime’s narrative machine.
They shift to Panama, where Trump secures U.S. military priority in the canal, effectively undercutting Chinese influence in one of the world’s most strategic trade routes. With insight into CCP infrastructure and global logistics, Alpha lays out how Trump is boxing in adversaries abroad while restoring economic power at home. The conversation rounds out with a breakdown of the 125% China tariff, why the markets are flipping out, and how this is all part of a much bigger, and deliberate...reset.