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Brad Zerbo returns for a marathon solo session unpacking the gridlock around Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” He breaks down the House vote drama, from tax cuts on tips to billions for ICE detention facilities, and argues why the GOP holdouts should be shamed into supporting Trump’s agenda. He also tackles the meltdown over “Alligator Alcatraz,” the Florida detention facility going viral for its supposed moat of genetically engineered crocodiles, and laughs off the left’s “concentration camp” theatrics.
The episode then dives deep into RFK Jr.’s recent revelations about vaccine incentives, highlighting how pediatricians earn 50% of their revenue pushing the CDC schedule. Brad contrasts this pay-to-play system with the propaganda blitz that crushed alternative COVID treatments, drawing a line back to institutional groupthink in medicine and education.
For the second hour, the show becomes an unexpectedly hilarious masterclass in homemade pizza, from the perfect Tipo 00 flour to whole-milk mozzarella and cold-proofing dough for 48 hours. Equal parts cultural rant, economic analysis, and food nerd heaven, this episode is Brad at his most unfiltered, blending hard truths with the simple joys of building your own American life.

In this milestone four-year anniversary episode of Devolution Power Hour, Jon Herold and Burning Bright dissect the high-stakes drama surrounding Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” They break down the House’s record-shattering procedural votes, the Senate’s last-minute amendments, and why the bill’s spectacle might be engineered narrative warfare rather than genuine urgency. The hosts debate whether Trump’s relentless push is a trap to expose congressional dysfunction or a sincere attempt to codify his agenda, exploring “narrative shielding,” the switch theory, and the possibility of a financial reset hidden in plain sight.
The show dives into the surreal optics of pajama-clad lawmakers, Elon Musk’s feud with Trump over the bill, and the “pincer strategy” that may be uniting their public opposition and support into a single play. Jon and Burning Bright also connect the dots to election integrity revelations, with Chuck Grassley’s bombshell on Chinese fake driver’s licenses and John Ratcliffe’s review of the CIA’s 2016 Russian influence assessment. Packed with humor, existential frustration, and reminders not to cheerlead mindlessly, this episode challenges listeners to question every narrative, especially the ones they want to believe.

Brad Zerbo and Zak “RedPill78” Paine kick off this episode with a deep dive into the Diddy sex trafficking verdict, unpacking why the prosecution’s slapdash case looked suspiciously like a controlled burn to bury deeper crimes. They compare the bizarre spectacle to Epstein and NXIVM, debate how blackmail tapes disappear, and wonder aloud whether this was all designed to scare celebrities into compliance for 2024.
The conversation then pivots to cultural absurdities, from the implosion of Marvel’s Ironheart to the uncanny parallels between woke superhero scripts and government psyops. The hosts spotlight backyard inventor Julian Brown, who’s creating clean diesel from plastic trash, and explore why game-changing ideas like his rarely break through the media firewall.
In classic Altered State fashion, the show closes with a freewheeling tour of conspiracy culture, 911 disinfo, OJ theories, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the tangled roots of government overreach from Ruby Ridge to the Patriot Act. It’s an episode brimming with dark humor, rabbit holes, and reminders that the truth is never as simple as the headlines.

In this no-holds-barred episode, Shipwreck unpacks the chaos surrounding Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, sharing skepticism over its AI provisions and the endless culture war it fuels. She dives into viral claims that migrants are being dumped into the ocean from cargo planes, a conspiracy she methodically dismantles while pointing out the absurdity of the rumor mill. From the real story behind “Alligator Alcatraz,” Florida’s new migrant facility, to Kristi Noem’s claim that a deportee started eating himself mid-flight, the episode is equal parts darkly hilarious and unsettling.
Shipwreck also tackles the meltdown over Nancy Mace livestreaming in her pajamas, her personal burnout with performative compassion, and why defending bad behavior “on your own side” only feeds the cult mentality. Ranting about DUIs, predators using trans activism as cover, and the collapse of basic decency online, she ends by reflecting on whether humanity is even worth saving. With tangents about Kathy Griffin looking like Pennywise, the sewage pouring across the southern border, and the illusion of positive social media, this is Shipwreck at her raw, unscripted best.

In this marathon episode, Matt Ehret and Ghost peel back the layers of the modern financial Ponzi scheme and its deep philosophical roots. They start by dissecting the $700 trillion derivatives market, exposing how deregulation and speculative gambling replaced real productive investment since the repeal of Glass-Steagall. The conversation explores how this system was built on fiat debt slavery, designed to keep generations trapped in perpetual repayment while a handful of banks and hedge funds consolidate control.
Matt and Ghost also trace how Darwinian and social Darwinist theories, promoted by figures like Thomas Huxley and later repackaged into corporate science, became the cultural backbone that justifies economic exploitation, eugenics, and the manufactured scarcity mindset. They show how these ideas seeped into everything from the Rockefellers’ stranglehold on medicine to modern “pump-and-dump” crypto scams.
Throughout, they challenge libertarian and Keynesian dogmas alike, explaining why neither camp offers a real path to freedom. The hosts call for a return to first principles, justice, moral economies, and honest money...and question whether Americans will ever wake up to the reality that they’re living in a rigged casino designed to fail.

Jon Herold packs this rapid-fire episode with updates and analysis on the biggest stories in politics and media. He opens with the frantic House negotiations over Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” breaking down which provisions survived, which were quietly stripped out (like tax breaks for tips and private school vouchers), and why the gambling tax amendment could cripple an entire industry.
Jon also covers Trump’s new 20% tariff deal with Vietnam to stop Chinese trans-shipping, and highlights the FBI bombshell from Chuck Grassley revealing they buried intelligence on Chinese election interference in 2020 to protect Chris Wray’s testimony. Other headlines include Sean Diddy Combs’s partial conviction, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturning the 1849 abortion ban, and the forced reversal of UPenn’s trans athlete policies.
With a dose of humor, Jon closes by mocking viral meltdown videos over “Alligator Alcatraz” and restaurant staff threatening to assault MAGA customers. From debt ceiling drama to the slow death of institutional trust, this episode shows how chaos and controlled leaks are reshaping the landscape just in time for 2024.

In this marathon pre–Fourth of July broadcast, CannCon and Chris Paul break down the Senate’s passage of Trump’s massive “One Big Beautiful Bill,” exploring whether the legislation is a genuine America First achievement or an elaborate setup to expose the unit party. They debate potential moves like line-item vetoes, impoundments, and rescissions, and how these could reshape executive power and funding battles.
The hosts also cover the end of USAID as a standalone agency, with foreign aid shifting under the State Department and igniting media panic over “14 million projected deaths.” They tackle Elon Musk’s threats to launch the America Party, the political theater around CBS paying Trump a massive settlement, and arguments over free speech after CNN promoted an app tracking ICE agents. Other highlights include John Diddy Combs’s partial conviction, Ukraine weapons cuts, and Luhansk’s final integration into Russia. The episode wraps with Trump’s vow to claw back funding from Ivy League schools pushing transgender athletes, reflections on the Smith-Mundt Act’s propaganda legacy, and an epic tangent about the broken two-party system.

In this freewheeling episode of OnlyLands, a rotating cast of Badlands Media hosts gathers to dissect the week’s most surreal headlines. The show kicks off with an irreverent breakdown of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” exploring how its massive spending and rushed negotiations have become a high-stakes reality show of amendments, line-item veto theories, and performative deadlines. The crew debates whether the bill is a genuine achievement or a carefully orchestrated trap to expose politicians’ allegiances.
They then pivot to the viral spectacle of “Alligator Alcatraz,” the Florida detention facility rumored to be surrounded by a reptile-filled moat. After examining photos and debunking AI-generated images, the panel concludes the moat is more marketing than menace, and probably designed to drive narrative warfare. The conversation meanders through tales of pilot season in Hollywood, the AI future of scripted content, and whether robots will someday replace soccer players and talk show hosts alike. With plenty of tangents on Faraday siding, Tiger King jokes, and the irony of government narratives, this episode is part cultural roast, part geopolitical therapy session, and all Badlands.

Burning Bright and Chris Paul dive into Vice, Adam McKay’s star-studded portrayal of Dick Cheney, for a sharp, layered discussion about propaganda, controlled opposition, and how narratives are weaponized across decades. They explore how the film cleverly uses the Bush years to smear Trump by proxy, blending truth with cynicism to rebrand neoconservatives as the “good Republicans” liberals can stomach. The hosts dissect the unitary executive theory, the administrative state’s grip on power, and why Cheney was never just an outlier but a vessel for the same entrenched system driving perpetual war.
From the Iraq invasion’s marketing campaign to the hidden hand behind Israel’s influence, Chris and Burning Bright examine how McKay’s film sidesteps deeper truths in favor of a palatable villain story that leaves the real machine untouched. Along the way, they reflect on their own political awakenings, the legacy of 9/11-era narratives, and the recent echoes of Bush-era rhetoric in the Trump years. Part history lesson, part cultural autopsy, this episode is a reminder that the most effective propaganda is the one that feels true, especially when it flatters the audience’s sense of moral superiority.

In this special Independence Day episode, Brad Zerbo and Abbey Blue Eyes celebrate America’s revolutionary spirit with a marathon showcase of short, AI-generated profiles of the Founding Fathers and early patriots. They walk through videos from the White House and PragerU highlighting figures like Thomas Hayward Jr., Elbridge Gerry, William Floyd, John Hancock, Martha Washington, Betsy Ross, and more, discussing their sacrifices, principles, and the powerful idea that liberty must be claimed, not given.
Brad and Abbey connect the founders’ stories to modern struggles, comparing British tyranny to today’s tax burdens, censorship, and globalist overreach. Along the way, they share personal memories, reflect on the symbolism of the American flag, and underscore how spiritual conviction and grit built the nation. The show wraps with a dramatic Patrick Henry reenactment and a heartfelt reminder that freedom requires vigilance, courage, and the willingness to stand up, even when it’s unpopular. It’s an inspiring mix of history, humor, and patriotism perfect for the Fourth of July.