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The Narrative Ep. 11: Timeline Wars w/ Special Guest General Steven Kwast

Burning Bright is joined by special guest General Steven Kwast for an explosive deep dive into the real battles shaping our world, from narrative warfare to technological revolutions. General Kwast, a military strategist and expert in power projection, pulls back the curtain on how narratives control nations, shape wars, and determine the fate of civilizations.
They break down why the U.S. Constitution is the greatest defense against tyranny, how Trump is playing 5D chess to break the global power structure, and why the real fight isn’t just political, it’s about who controls the future. Kwast shares insights from his time in national security, aerospace, and strategic planning, explaining why technology has been suppressed, how energy innovation has been deliberately stifled, and what happens when America reclaims its role as a global leader in peace and prosperity.
From J.D. Vance’s fiery speech in Munich to Trump’s economic masterstroke with tariffs, this episode unpacks the high-stakes moves reshaping global alliances. They also dive into the power of AI, the narrative war against nuclear energy, and why true freedom starts with reclaiming control over information.
If you think you know the battle we’re in...think again. The war is a story, the story is a war, and it’s time to wake up and take back our future.

Eye of the Storm Ep. 227: 14th Amendment Panic, Border Chaos, and the Trump Comms Nobody’s Talking About

Absolute1776 and Stormy Patriot Joe dive into Trump’s latest messaging and why his sudden focus on the 14th Amendment might be a major tell. After years of Democrats trying to use it against him, is Trump about to turn the tables? With judges blocking his executive orders, activist courts going rogue, and the Supreme Court now in the crosshairs, the legal battlefield is heating up fast.
Meanwhile, military action at the border is ramping up, and Tom Homan is making it clear: if the cartels escalate, it won’t end well for them. Could Trump’s national emergency declaration set the stage for something even bigger? The guys break down the latest on the Insurrection Act chatter, potential military moves, and the globalists’ last-ditch efforts to stop what’s coming.
Elon Musk is making waves yet again, this time asking for an audit of Fort Knox while continuing his war against activist judges and corrupt bureaucrats. With the financial system on shaky ground, major economic shifts happening, and global power struggles at play, nothing is what it seems.
The signals are loud, the narrative is shifting, and the swamp is running out of moves.

Culture of Change Ep. 93: Investing in Our Own Deception

Ashe in America and Absolute1776 break down the latest mind games, manipulations, and media lies designed to keep the public asleep. The revelations keep rolling in, and this time it's Reuters caught taking $9 million in government money for "large-scale social deception." Yep, they put it right on the purchase order. What happens when the very institutions meant to inform the public are actually in the business of engineering reality?
From the massive USAID corruption finally being exposed to the controlled opposition meltdown over Trump’s America First tariffs, the hosts dig into why so many so-called "conservatives" are more upset about who controls the slush funds than stopping them altogether. Meanwhile, as DOGE ramps up, the bureaucratic purge is making the old guard very nervous, with Congress scrambling to block investigations before the real dirt comes out.
The media, the politicians, the globalists...they’ve spent decades carefully crafting the illusion of choice, freedom, and fairness. But now? The mask is slipping. The deception is being laid bare. And the American people are waking up faster than they ever planned for.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 329: Trump’s Warning Shot, Musk’s Distraction, and the Swamp’s Final Moves

Jon Herold, Chris Paul, and Patrick Gunnels break down Trump’s latest bombshell post that sent the media into full meltdown mode. His quote: “He who saves his country does not violate any law," has ignited a frenzy of speculation. Is Trump laying the groundwork for a legal precedent that allows him to dismantle the corrupt establishment? With Supreme Court rulings, constitutional crises, and global power shifts converging, the guys analyze what’s really at play.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk finds himself at the center of yet another media firestorm, this time over his secret baby and the suspiciously coordinated hit pieces coming from corporate outlets. As Musk continues to expose government fraud, the Pentagon’s missing trillions, and the IRS’s shady dealings, is this just the deep state’s latest attempt to discredit him before he helps Trump drop the hammer?
On the geopolitical front, Trump and Putin are positioning for a post-war settlement in Ukraine, but European leaders are in full panic mode as they realize they won’t be invited to the negotiating table. With the swamp out of moves, the guys dig into how this all ties back to Trump’s strategy to reshape the global order, reclaim executive authority, and finally pull the plug on the deep state’s endless war machine.
This episode is packed with hard-hitting analysis, narrative warfare, and a few late-night rants, as the pieces on the board keep moving faster than ever. Buckle up—because if Trump’s latest message means what we think it does, things are about to get very real.

The Liberty Den Ep. 131: Swamp Exodus, Elon’s Baby Mama Drama, and Friday Night Shenanigans

It’s another wild Friday night in The Liberty Den, where the hosts are whoever made it to the bar first. This week, the crew breaks down the D.C. housing market collapse as government workers scramble to unload their overpriced homes. Is this the great swamp exodus, or just a real estate panic? Meanwhile, Elon Musk has a new baby mama, the Babylon Bee called it months ago, and somehow, the media is pretending to be shocked.
With political theater in overdrive, a judge just blocked Trump’s ban on child mutilation surgeries, proving once again that common sense has left the building. The crew also takes a detour into the strangest conspiracy theories of the week, a little Valentine's Day roast session, and a deep dive into who’s really running the show behind the scenes.
It’s The Liberty Den: chaotic, hilarious, and slightly tipsy as always.

Eye of the Storm Ep. 226: Munich Moves, Insurrection Act Clues, and Full Control Comms

Absolute1776 and Stormy Patriot Joe break down the latest comms, political shake-ups, and high-stakes moves happening behind the scenes. The Munich Security Conference is underway, and it’s packed with global power players, deep state operatives, and 17 U.S. senators conveniently out of the country at the same time...a setup that feels a little too familiar. Meanwhile, J.D. Vance calls out mass migration, a terror event hits Munich, and Marco Rubio’s plane makes a mysterious U-turn mid-flight, all within hours of each other.
With Trump dropping ominous warnings about hostages and red lines, Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing on deck, and the Insurrection Act creeping back into the narrative, the guys dig into the proofs, future proves past connections, and coded messages hidden in plain sight. Could we be on the verge of a major disclosure event? Is Trump setting up the final checkmate?
With Lincoln and Jackson comms, RFK Jr.’s bombshell appointment, and the deep state losing grip on the money machine, this episode is packed with intel, analysis, and a few eyebrow-raising coincidences that are probably not coincidences.

Why We Vote Ep. 113: USAID, Election Meddling, and Washington’s Shadow Games

CannCon and Ashe in America dive into the tangled web of USAID’s global election interference, exposing how taxpayer dollars have been funding NGOs, media outlets, and voting machine companies to manipulate elections, not just abroad, but right here at home. From Smartmatic in Bosnia to hidden payments to the American Bar Association, the same playbook used to rig foreign elections has been running in the U.S. for decades.
With Trump shutting off the money flow, NGOs are collapsing, bureaucrats are panicking, and the media is scrambling to cover their tracks. The National Endowment for Democracy and the International Republican Institute are taking major hits, and new revelations about USAID’s funding of Smartmatic and Wuhan gain-of-function research make it clear, this isn’t just about elections. It’s about control.
As the lawsuits pile up and the judiciary is forced to face its own corruption, the guys break down why Trump’s election overhaul is about to change everything and why Washington’s money laundering operations are finally hitting a dead end.

The Conscious Strength Show Ep. 32: MAHA News - RFK Jr. Sworn In! Let The Pharma Meltdown Commence

Jordan Sather and Nate Prince break down the monumental shift in the war for health freedom as RFK Jr. is officially sworn in as Trump’s HHS Secretary. The deep state is panicking, the pharmaceutical lobbyists are in full meltdown mode, and Chuck Schumer is having a hissy fit on the Senate floor, which means something big is happening.
They analyze RFK’s fiery Oval Office speech, where he promises to crack down on pharma corruption, expose medical fraud, and take on the skyrocketing rates of childhood disease. Trump immediately backed him up with an executive order launching the Make America Healthy Again Commission, signaling that the days of unchecked government health agencies are over.
With D.O.G.E. (Musk’s government efficiency team) heading for the FDA, CDC, and NIH, the guys discuss what happens when you pull back the curtain on decades of fraud, manipulation, and medical tyranny. Plus, they dive into the insane executive order laying out a full-scale assault on Big Food, Big Pharma, and the medical industrial complex.
This isn’t just another appointment, this is a declaration of war against the system that’s been making America sick.

I Dig Music Ep. 17: The Soundtrack to Your Worst Breakup

Absolute1776 and Jaytriot put together the ultimate anti-Valentine’s Day playlist for anyone who’s ever had their heart stomped on, set on fire, and tossed in a dumpster. Instead of love songs, they go full breakup mode, pulling out the most bitter, angsty, and rage-fueled tracks to help get you through the day.
From Gloria Gaynor’s "I Will Survive" to Pantera’s "This Love," the guys cover everything from classic heartbreak anthems to full-blown metal fury. Along the way, they break down the wild backstories behind some of these hits, including Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham’s messy Fleetwood Mac drama and the real reason Megadeth’s "In My Darkest Hour" is one of the most devastating breakup songs ever written.
It’s a mix of pain, nostalgia, and absolute bangers, with plenty of laughs (and maybe some therapy) along the way. Whether you’re happily single or just trying to make it through another corporate Hallmark holiday, this one’s for you.

The Daily Herold: Feb. 14, 2025 – Trump’s Trade War, Deep State Freakout, and the Bureaucratic Purge

Jon Herold breaks down Trump’s latest power move, reciprocal tariffs, which just sent the global economy into a tailspin. For decades, the U.S. let foreign nations slap massive tariffs on American goods while we gave them a free pass. Not anymore. Trump's new policy means if they tax us, we tax them right back, and European leaders are already melting down.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s DOGE team has entered the IRS, and federal agencies are scrambling to hide years of financial waste and corruption. With the government firing spree in full swing, deep state employees are frantically googling “offshore bank accounts” and “Swiss citizenship,” hoping to get out before Trump and Musk find out what they’ve been up to.
On the world stage, Trump just proposed a historic peace summit with Putin and Xi, where he plans to cut global military spending in half. The military-industrial complex is not happy, but Trump doesn’t care. As the deep state’s money dries up and the bureaucrats panic, The Daily Herold is here to cover every moment.