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Culture of Change Ep. 94: Fort Knox’s Missing Gold, Fake Government Jobs & The Deep State’s Panic Mode

Ashe in America and Absolute1776 break down the high-stakes audit of Fort Knox that could expose a massive financial scandal...is the gold actually there, or has it been rehypothecated to oblivion? With Trump, Elon Musk, and Kash Patel all pushing for answers, the establishment is sweating over what this audit might reveal about the real state of U.S. gold reserves.
Meanwhile, federal employees are losing their minds over an email asking them to list five things they did last week. Turns out, some can’t, because they don’t actually exist. Elon hints at a massive government payroll fraud scheme, with phantom employees cashing in on taxpayer dollars for years. With mass firings incoming, expect more bureaucratic tantrums.
Also in this episode: The Pope’s “bilateral pneumonia” mystery deepens, Macron’s wife conspiracy takes an Oedipal twist, and the Maine governor’s drag show history resurfaces...because nothing is real anymore.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 331: Kash Patel’s FBI Shake-Up, Ukraine’s Forced Election & Elon’s Government Purge

Jon Herold, Patrick Gunnels, and Chris Paul dive into the chaos unfolding at the FBI as Kash Patel takes over and immediately starts cleaning house. With government employees getting “proof of life” emails demanding they explain what they’ve actually done at work, the federal bloat may finally be on the chopping block.
Meanwhile, Trump is forcing Ukraine into an election before any peace deal, leaving Zelensky scrambling to cut a mineral deal with the U.S. before he’s out the door. Will Putin himself end up on the Ukrainian ballot? Sounds crazy, until you remember how many eastern Ukrainian territories already voted to join Russia.
Also in this episode: Mitch McConnell finally taps out, the ATF and FBI merge under Patel, and Trump makes it clear...states defying his executive orders will lose federal funding. Plus, Elon Musk’s bizarre baby mama drama spirals into a lawsuit, prompting the guys to wonder… is this all a psyop, or just really dumb?

The Liberty Den Ep. 132: Lawfare, Lies & the FBI’s New Sheriff in Town

A menagerie of Badlands Media hosts assemble for a no-holds-barred Friday night in The Liberty Den, tackling Trump’s latest lawfare wins, the FBI’s existential crisis, and the Deep State’s ongoing meltdown.
With Kash Patel now running the FBI, the Swamp’s in full panic mode and Schiff is sweating, McConnell is retreating, and CPAC is banning J6ers like it’s a country club. Meanwhile, Trump’s legal team is dunking on the establishment, with courts giving the green light to mass federal firings and a full-blown crackdown on NGO money laundering.
Of course, it wouldn’t be The Liberty Den without some wild side quests...we’re talking ancient civilizations, deep-state grifters, and the tragic downfall of the once-glorious Salton Sea. Oh, and the Subaru slander continues (because tradition).

Eye of the Storm Ep. 229: Kash Patel Takes Over, Mitch McConnell Taps Out & The Epstein List Surfaces

Absolute1776 and Stormy Patriot Joe dive into the biggest shift in power yet as Kash Patel is officially confirmed as FBI Director, sending the Deep State into full panic mode. Adam Schiff is sweating, the media is scrambling, and Kash is wasting no time...accountability starts this weekend.
Meanwhile, Mitch McConnell finally throws in the towel, just after voting to confirm Patel. Coincidence? Or was he told to play ball? And speaking of power moves, Pam Bondi just revealed that Trump ordered the release of the Epstein client list, and it’s now sitting on her desk. Hollywood and D.C. elites are officially in meltdown mode.
Also in this episode: Trump drops the hammer on Maine’s governor over transgender policies, RFK Jr. declares war on Big Pharma, and Musk signals he’s paying attention to Q posts. Plus, we break down the Netflix series Zero Day...which just so happens to be loaded with comms about cyber warfare, government overreach, and a former president “losing his mind.” We’re watching a scripted movie, and the best is yet to come.

Why We Vote Ep. 114: Hand Counts vs. Machines – The Election Integrity Showdown

CannCon and Ashe in America are joined by special guest Marilyn Marks of the Coalition for Good Governance for a fiery debate on voting machines, hand counts, and election security. The discussion dives deep into Trump’s push for paper ballots, the reality of electronic tabulators, and the ongoing battle over public trust in elections.
Marilyn makes the case for hand-marked ballots counted by machines, but with rigorous oversight and audits to catch fraud. Ashe and CannCon push back, arguing that centralized, machine-based elections will never regain public trust and that decentralization and precinct-level hand counts are the only real solution.
From Georgia’s Curling v. Raffensperger case to Colorado’s election centralization nightmare, this episode exposes how officials manipulate "oversight" to protect the system, not the voters. They also discuss risk-limiting audits, election vulnerabilities, and why trusting the "code" is a non-starter for true election integrity.
If you care about accurate elections, restoring public trust, and breaking through the gaslighting, this episode is a must-watch.

Badlands Media Special Coverage: Kash Patel & Howard Lutnick Swearing In

Badlands Media Special Coverage: Kash Patel & Howard Lutnick Swearing In. 
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MAHA News Ep. 33: RFK Jr. Declares War on Big Pharma, Fluoride, and SSRIs

Jordan Sather and Nate Prince break down a seismic shift in health policy as RFK Jr. officially takes over HHS, vowing to end corporate control of science and launch a full investigation into the childhood vaccine schedule, antidepressants, pesticides, and more. The Big Pharma shills are panicking, the media is spinning, and the fluoride pushers are losing their grip, because actual health freedom is now on the table.
Meanwhile, fluoride is being banned in towns across America, vaccine manufacturers are hemorrhaging cash, and Big Tech censors are on notice as the FTC launches an investigation into political censorship. Plus, a major new study links COVID shots to long-term immune damage, J.D. Vance and Elon Musk expose their own vax injuries, and the supplement industry prepares to boom under a government that finally supports actual wellness.
Also, will Trump’s administration force insurers to cover supplements? And why is Big Pharma’s propaganda machine going into overdrive? MAHA is here, and the health cartel is on the ropes.

The Daily Herold: Feb. 21, 2025 - Kash Patel’s FBI Purge, 75 Lawsuits & Trump’s Executive Orders Go Nuclear

Jon Herold is joined by special guest Ashe in America for a deep dive into the Senate confirmations, legal battles, and Deep State freakouts as Trump’s administration steamrolls ahead.
With Kash Patel officially taking the reins at the FBI, Democrats are scrambling to stop him, but all their lawsuits keep hitting a brick wall. Meanwhile, 75 lawsuits have been filed against Trump and his policies, from federal funding freezes to mass firings of government employees. The judiciary is pulling every trick in the book, but Trump’s team isn’t backing down, every challenge is a path to the Supreme Court, and they’re playing for keeps.
Also in this episode: The Epstein client list is sitting on Pam Bondi’s desk for review, the FTC is going after Big Tech censorship, and Trump just made it clear, if states defy his executive orders, they’re losing federal funding. Plus, is the Postal Service about to get privatized? And why is the UN panicking over Trump ditching Ukraine?
A packed episode full of legal warfare, political chess moves, and Deep State meltdowns.

Badlands Daily: Feb. 21, 2025 - Kash Patel’s FBI Takeover, McConnell’s Exit & Trump’s IRS Play

CannCon and Chris Paul dive into the latest power moves as Kash Patel officially takes over the FBI, sending Adam Schiff into full meltdown mode. The Swamp is panicked, but Kash is on a mission: clean house, unleash the good agents, and drop the hammer on the Deep State.
Meanwhile, Mitch McConnell finally bows out, but not before throwing one last tantrum about “unfinished business” in foreign intervention. We break down what his exit means for Trump’s America First agenda and whether Daniel Cameron or Thomas Massie might take his seat.
Also, Trump wants to kill the IRS and replace it with the External Revenue Service, forcing foreign entities to foot the bill instead of American workers. Howard Lutnick lays out how cruise ships, foreign alcohol, and offshore businesses are skating by tax-free...and why that’s about to change.
Plus, the CIA’s biggest purge in 50 years, new revelations about the government’s role in tech censorship, and the EU’s attempt to install a new Ukrainian leader...because Zelensky just isn’t cutting it anymore. A packed show with plenty of fireworks!

The Brief: Feb. 21, 2025 - Kash Patel Takes the FBI, Deep State Panic & Zelensky’s Mineral Scam

Patrick Gunnels and Ashe in America break down the latest swamp meltdowns as Kash Patel officially takes the reins at the FBI, sending the Deep State into a full-blown crisis. With 51-49 Senate approval, the regime media is already clutching its pearls, calling Patel’s history of exposing government corruption “dangerous.” But let’s be honest...if your first reaction to an FBI director is sheer terror, you’re probably the problem.
Meanwhile, WikiLeaks and others are tracking some very interesting search trends out of D.C., and let’s just say the most popular topics involve suicide hotlines and defense attorneys. The swamp creatures know what’s coming, and the rats are scrambling.
On the international front, Zelensky’s rare earth minerals hustle is getting exposed, with Ukrainian insiders admitting he wildly exaggerated his country’s mining potential to lure in Western investors (and probably keep the cash flowing). Also, Canada gets salty after losing Byron Donalds to Florida while Trudeau picks a fight over a hockey game and annexation jokes.
Oh, and Trump’s mass firings of federal employees just got the green light from an Obama-appointed judge. What a time to be alive.