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The Daily Herold: April 7, 2025 – Stock Shock, Tariff Tensions & Trump’s Trade War

Jon Herold returns from a whirlwind Nashville weekend and dives straight into the economic firestorm dominating headlines. As global markets plunge and the media melts down, Jon unpacks the root of the panic: Trump’s aggressive new tariff strategy. From retaliatory moves by China and the EU to the crumbling talking points of the globalist elite, Jon lays out how Trump’s America First trade policy is reshaping the economic landscape, and why it’s driving the right people crazy. He explores how this orchestrated disruption could usher in a fairer global trade system, highlights MAGA’s internal battles with Congress, and breaks down Trump’s Truth Social posts as real-time geopolitical chess moves. Plus, thoughts on Facebook's shift to Community Notes, the media's "redemption tour," and a hilarious look at one judge’s bizarre order to re-import a deported illegal alien. It's a full-spectrum breakdown of chaos, optics, and controlled demolition, with just the right dose of sass.

Badlands Daily: April 7, 2025 – Who’s Really Pulling the Strings?

Zak Paine and CannCon kick off the week with a fiery edition of Badlands Daily, diving deep into the weekend’s developments and Monday morning madness. From RFK Jr.’s VP pick and the legacy media’s meltdown to the eerie optics of an AI-generated Biden, the duo pulls no punches. They break down narratives surrounding Operation Mockingbird, the weaponization of the intelligence community, the Biden DOJ’s latest embarrassment, and the lingering echoes of J6 injustice. With their signature banter and sharp insights, Zak and CannCon expose the cracks in the official story and ask the question on everyone’s mind: who’s really in control?
 

The Narrative Ep. 17: Inside the Sovereign Alliance

Burning Bright and special guest Ghost dive deep into the concept of the “Sovereign Alliance,” a term coined by Burning Bright to describe a loosely aligned group of national leaders and states challenging the globalist, unipolar world order. In this episode, they map out the geopolitical and philosophical underpinnings of the Alliance, tracing its roots from early opposition to the Western regime to its present-day alignment around figures like Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping. From Russia’s cultural kinship with the U.S. to Saudi Arabia’s soft-power infiltration of Western sports and media, this show explores the emerging multipolar reality and why some believe we're entering a global golden age. Unfiltered, introspective, and sharp, this conversation is a macro look at the end of clown world, and what may come next.
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Culture of Change Ep. 99: Wonder vs. The Order – Inside the Amazings Series with Julie Lavender Le Doux

Ashe in America welcomes back Julie Lavender Le Doux, author of The Amazings series, for a deep dive into the battle between wonder and conformity, as told through her brilliantly crafted children's books. Set in the eerie world of Greystone Heights, where only one family can see color and everyone else submits to the Prescribed Order, Julie's stories expose the mechanics of control, indoctrination, and spiritual warfare, all through accessible, hilarious, and heartfelt storytelling for kids and adults alike. They explore the themes of education system manipulation, the war on critical thinking, and the power of creation to fight back. From shadowy elders to weaponized science fairs, Ashe and Julie unpack the relevance of these books in today's upside-down world and talk about why stories like this might be our best tools for preparing the next generation. Plus, a look ahead to book three and why homeschoolers everywhere need to get these on their shelves.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 343: Pittsburgh Bridge Bombing, J6 Lies Exposed & the Regime's Final Play

Chris Paul, Burning Bright, and Ghost dive deep into the alleged bombing of the Pittsburgh bridge, raising serious questions about the official narrative and its eerie parallels to past infrastructure psyops. The trio unpacks major cracks in the January 6th narrative following Tucker’s latest drops, Biden’s unhinged response, and the timing of media panic. They explore how COVID fear porn is being recycled, the role of cultural programming in shaping public perception, and the broader strategy behind narrative collapse. Jon Herold joins late to add context around Trump’s media silence, the psychological war being waged on the American people, and how all signs point to the regime’s endgame playing out in real time.

The Liberty Den Ep. 137: Near-Death Moments, Divine Timing & Waking Up for Real

Hosted by a menagerie of Badlands Media voices, this week’s Liberty Den gets personal as the panel reflects on growth, the gift of presence, and navigating chaos with grace. From near-death experiences to divine timing, the conversation weaves together faith, community, and the fierce responsibility of being awake in a world that wants you numb. A soulful, rowdy, and refreshingly honest episode that might just leave you feeling more human.
 
 
 
 

Why We Vote Ep. 119: Undercover Evidence & the Lawfare Machine

Ashe in America and CannCon dig into the latest revelations about lawfare tactics, as Mike Miller and Leah Hoopes share new undercover footage that could change everything. From prosecutors who don't seem to know the law to bizarre courtroom drama, this episode exposes the tangled web of political warfare in Pennsylvania and beyond. If you thought it couldn’t get more corrupt, buckle up.
 

Badlands Live! 9-5: April 4, 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!

MAHA News Ep. 38: RFK Blackmail Rumors, New FDA & NIH Directors, Vanishing Bees

Jordan Sather and Nate Prince go deep on a wild week in health and politics. From RFK Jr. blackmail rumors and Ian Carroll's credibility issues to the appointment of new NIH and FDA directors, they cover the shakeups inside HHS and what it means for the MAHA agenda. They also unpack the worst bee colony collapse in U.S. history, chemtrail investigations, the food pyramid’s twisted origins, and how pesticides and processed food are poisoning the nation. With personal health tips, supplement industry insight, and a dose of dad banter, this episode is pure MAHA fire.
 

Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 4: Tariffs, Syria, and the Tug-of-War for Global Power

Ghost returns for a jam-packed episode from the countryside, bringing sharp analysis and salty humor to a turbulent week in geopolitics. He breaks down Trump’s dramatic new tariff strategy, dubbed “Liberation Day”, and its ripple effects across China, Israel, the EU, and beyond. Ghost digs into Syria’s unraveling, speculates on Jelani’s role as a puppet for Western and Israeli interests, and questions the role of Turkey in the scramble for Damascus. From Biden’s fading Ukraine strategy to rare African oil discoveries, this episode pulls no punches. Come for the global chaos...stay for the rants, historical deep dives, and thoughtful commentary.