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Taking It Back Ep. 92: The Epstein Files Rollout, Media Gatekeeping and Trump’s Gold Card Visa

Frankie Val, Adel Nero, and Zak Paine break down the Epstein files “Phase One” rollout disaster, where DC influencers like Jack Posobiec, Mike Cernovich, and DC Drano got first access, sparking major concerns over gatekeeping and limited disclosure. Was this just a controlled leak to manage the narrative, or will the real truth come out?
Meanwhile, Trump’s cabinet floats the idea of a “Gold Card” visa, allowing wealthy immigrants to pay $5 million for legal status, but only if they invest in the U.S. economy. With Trump slashing USAID funding and forcing illegals to self-deport, is this part of a broader strategy to rebuild America’s workforce without open borders?
Also in this episode: Gene Hackman’s bizarre death, the FBI refusing to release key Epstein documents, and why the corporate media is panicking over losing access to exclusive government scoops. The truth is coming out, but the Deep State won’t go down without a fight.

The Daily Herold: Feb. 27, 2025 - Epstein File Rollout, Pentagon’s Transgender Purge and Trump’s Tariff War

Jon Herold dives into the chaotic rollout of the Epstein files, exposing how DC influencers like Cernovich and DC Draino got early access, raising serious concerns about transparency. Will they gatekeep key names and details, or will we finally get the full truth?
Meanwhile, the Pentagon plans to remove transgender service members, declaring that the military only recognizes two sexes and that all troops must serve according to their biological sex. The policy shift has the usual suspects in meltdown mode, but the administration is holding firm.
Also in this episode: Trump escalates his tariff war, hitting China with an additional 10% on top of existing tariffs, while Mexico and Canada brace for economic pressure over border security. Plus, Zelensky desperately tries to lock in U.S. support with a leaked rare earth mineral deal, and the Supreme Court steps in to block Biden’s latest foreign aid stunt.

Badlands Daily: Feb. 27, 2025 - Trump’s Trillion Dollar Cuts, FBI’s Honeypot Scandal and Ukraine’s Mineral Deal

CannCon and Zak Paine break down the latest Doge bombshell, as Trump’s administration cuts 10,000 USAID contracts, exposing how billions in “foreign aid” were really just backdoor slush funds. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s purge of federal payrolls reveals thousands of government employees who may not even exist.
Also in the spotlight, Kash Patel’s FBI just reopened the Comey-era honeypot operation, where undercover female agents were embedded inside Trump’s 2016 campaign. With evidence getting destroyed behind the scenes, the question remains: who in the FBI is about to flip?
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s so-called “democracy” gets even more ridiculous, as Zelensky’s government leaks a mineral deal with the U.S., trying to lock in Trump’s support while avoiding a total collapse. Plus, the media meltdown continues, Joy Reid and Lester Holt get the axe, and Jeff Bezos suddenly wants the Washington Post to promote personal liberty and free markets. Strange times.

The Brief: Feb. 27, 2025 - SCOTUS Smacks Down Biden, CIA Threatens Treason and Epstein Docs Incoming

Ashe in America breaks down a massive day in news as Chief Justice John Roberts shuts down a federal judge’s demand that Trump hand over $2 billion in foreign aid by midnight. The ruling signals more victories ahead for Trump’s administration as legal battles ramp up over executive power and government overreach.
Meanwhile, disgruntled CIA agents are openly threatening to sell U.S. intelligence secrets to foreign governments because they don’t like getting fired. Tulsi Gabbard responds, calling them out as traitors who have exposed their true loyalties.
Also in this episode: Pam Bondi promises the first Epstein file release, Jeff Bezos forces the Washington Post to push personal liberties and free markets, and Democrat donors are shutting off the money as their party collapses. The Deep State is panicking, and the winning just keeps coming.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 332: FBI’s Honeypot Scandal, Ukraine’s Fake Democracy & Media’s Total Meltdown

Jon Herold and Burning Bright break down the FBI’s latest scandal, exposing how James Comey planted undercover female agents inside Trump’s 2016 campaign as part of an off-the-books honeypot operation. Now that Kash Patel and Dan Bongino are running the FBI, will the agency be forced to clean up its own mess?
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s parliament, also unelected, just declared Zelensky’s presidency totally legitimate, despite his term expiring months ago. The Biden regime is scrambling to keep their money laundering pipeline open, but Trump’s negotiations with Russia keep blowing up the narrative.
Also in this episode: Mainstream media layoffs are accelerating, Democrats try to organize a nationwide anti-Trump protest and barely get anyone to show up, and Elon Musk keeps exposing fake government employees as he wipes out federal bloat.

Altered State Season 3 Ep. 18: The Media Purge, CIA’s Pentagon Problem & AI Music Madness

Zak Paine and Brad Zerbo break down the sudden wave of media firings, as Joy Reid, Lester Holt, and major MSNBC and CNN staffers get the axe. Is this just budget cuts, or is the Deep State’s media machine finally losing its grip?
Meanwhile, the CIA’s funding ties to the Pentagon are coming under scrutiny, with Trump’s administration digging into black budgets and secret spending. With USAID cash pipelines drying up and networks collapsing, the government’s propaganda arm is taking major hits.
Also in this episode: AI-generated mashups get weird as Congress debates deepfake protections, Axl Rose’s anti-Trump meltdown proves why rock stars should stay out of politics, and Rage Against the Machine officially becomes Rage For the Machine. Plus, Brad teases his long-awaited 9/11 documentary, a deep dive years in the making.

Spellbreakers Ep. 107: Bitcoin, Gold, and the Deep State’s Financial Games

Matt Trump dives into the wild financial moves happening right now, from Bitcoin’s sudden drop to $86,000 to the gold audit rumors surrounding Fort Knox. With Trump pushing for massive economic restructuring, is this the start of a financial reset or just another round of Deep State manipulation?
Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s email purge continues to expose nonexistent government employees, the $5 million “gold card” visa program is sparking debate, and Biden’s budget games are just another illusion. Plus, the Democrats attempt to rally nationwide protests against Trump but can barely scrape together a few hundred people, so now they are pivoting to a virtual protest.
Also in this episode: The AI singularity is accelerating, the asteroid panic is fading, and Joanne Fabrics is shutting down for good. What does it all mean? Tune in and find out.

The Daily Herold: Feb. 26, 2025 - FBI Honeypots, Trump’s Budget Fight & the AP’s White House Ban

Jon Herold breaks down the FBI’s secret off-the-books honeypot operation, launched under James Comey to infiltrate Trump’s 2016 campaign. With Kash Patel and Dan Bongino now leading the FBI, the agency is finally investigating its own corruption. Who were the undercover agents, and who fell for the trap?
Meanwhile, Trump’s budget resolution is getting misrepresented by Congress, with GOP reps claiming taxes on tips and Social Security are gone...except they aren’t. Jon exposes what the bill actually does, including a $4.8 trillion increase in spending that nobody wants to talk about.
Also in this episode: The Associated Press gets banned from the White House, the DOJ stalls the Epstein file release, and Elon Musk’s email purge forces government employees to prove they actually exist. Plus, Trump trolls the world with Trump Gaza, and Joy Reid loses it over getting fired. The narrative war is heating up

Breaking History Ep. 85: Fort Knox, Gold Manipulation & The Case for Auditing the Fed

GhostofBPH and War Hamster Brady take a deep dive into the growing speculation around Fort Knox. Is the gold actually there, or has it been moved in secret? With Trump pushing for an audit and Elon Musk trolling about a live-streamed vault inspection, the financial world is buzzing. But could this all be a setup for a gold-backed currency reset?
Meanwhile, they explore the shady history of gold manipulation, from Nixon’s decision to end the gold standard to Operation Golden Lily, where Japan allegedly stashed massive gold reserves in the Philippines during WWII. That gold may have quietly funded black ops for decades.
Also in this episode: The Federal Reserve’s hidden role in the gold markets, the rise of sovereign wealth funds, and why some nations are quietly hoarding gold while others are offloading it. Is a financial storm coming? Buckle up. This one is packed with receipts!
 

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