Badlands Media

Badlands Media Special Coverage: 1/9/26 - President Trump on Venezuela, Energy, and Federal Authority

This Badlands Media special coverage features President Donald Trump delivering remarks addressing recent developments involving Venezuela, U.S. energy policy, and federal authority. President Trump discusses the situation surrounding Nicolás Maduro, U.S. actions related to oil sanctions and enforcement, and the administration’s position on sovereignty, interim governance, and international pressure. He outlines priorities related to domestic energy production, economic leverage, and national security while responding to questions on immigration enforcement, federal investigations, and public safety. The remarks also touch on trade, border security, and the administration’s broader strategy for maintaining American strength at home and abroad. The event concludes with additional comments on ongoing investigations, interagency coordination, and expectations moving forward.

MAHA News [1.9] Vaccine Schedule Gutted, USDA Diet Guidelines, Pesticide Maker Immunity, SNAP Fraud

Jordan Sather and Nate Prince open this episode of MAHA News with personal MAHA wins and losses before moving into a packed week of health policy developments. The discussion centers on the CDC’s sweeping reduction of the childhood vaccine schedule, including the removal of dozens of doses, the return of shared clinical decision-making, and calls for placebo-controlled randomized trials. The hosts react to statements from RFK Jr., HHS officials, and media coverage framing the changes as historic, while unpacking questions around liability, state responses, and long-term implications. The episode also dives into the newly released dietary guidelines and the inverted food pyramid, emphasizing real food, reduced ultra-processed consumption, and how these changes will affect school lunches, SNAP, and military meals. Additional segments touch on pesticide manufacturer immunity, Supreme Court considerations, gut health, sugar addiction, and practical lifestyle shifts, with live chat engagement woven throughout as the show closes.

Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 71: Venezuela, Colombia, and the Mechanics of Regime Change - January 9, 2026

Ghost opens this episode by unpacking the latest developments surrounding Venezuela, focusing on Nicolás Maduro’s removal and the legal, military, and geopolitical mechanisms involved. The discussion walks through Colombia’s role, cartel dynamics, regional power structures, and how intelligence, energy, and sovereignty intersect in Latin America. Ghost examines competing definitions of regime change, why certain actions are being framed as continuity rather than intervention, and how preexisting agreements and authorities shape outcomes behind the scenes. The episode also addresses media misrepresentation, public misunderstanding of military operations, and the strategic messaging aimed at both domestic and foreign audiences. Throughout the broadcast, Ghost emphasizes historical context, regional alliances, and the importance of distinguishing narrative from operational reality while engaging with audience questions and live commentary.

The Daily Herold: 1/9/26 - Venezuela Signals, Colombia Talks, and the Black Pill Debate

In this January 9 episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold is joined by Ghost for an extended conversation focused on developments surrounding Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro’s removal, and what recent statements from President Trump suggest about continuity of government, interim leadership, and U.S. intentions. Ghost shares analysis of constitutional orders signed before Maduro’s departure, media mischaracterizations of regime change, and how Colombia, cartels, and regional military activity factor into the broader picture. Jon and Ghost review Trump’s comments on oil, prisoners, sanctions, and upcoming meetings with Colombian leadership, while questioning common assumptions about U.S. intervention and long-term targets. The latter portion of the show shifts to domestic discussion, including a White House video on historical resistance, federal fraud enforcement announcements, and a live chat-driven conversation on “black pilling,” dissent, and the role of criticism within the Badlands community. The episode closes with additional headlines, audience interaction, and programming updates.

Badlands Daily: 1/9/26 - ICE Enforcement, Minneapolis Fallout, and Venezuela Developments

In this January 9 episode of Badlands Daily, CannCon and Chris Paul cover ongoing developments surrounding federal ICE enforcement actions and the political and media fallout following unrest in Minneapolis. The discussion walks through official statements, law enforcement response, and the competing narratives shaping public understanding of recent violence and protests. The hosts also turn to Venezuela, addressing updates related to Nicolás Maduro, U.S. policy signals, and how the situation is being framed domestically and internationally. Throughout the episode, CannCon and Chris Paul examine headlines, respond to audience questions, and clarify details as new information emerges, maintaining a steady focus on distinguishing verified facts from speculation while tracking how narratives continue to shift in real time.

RattlerGator Report: 1/9/26 - Venezuela, Power Projection, and the Reality of American Strength

In this January 9 episode of RattlerGator Report, JB White broadcasts from Orlando and opens with personal updates before moving into a wide-ranging discussion on Venezuela, U.S. power projection, and the global reaction to Nicolás Maduro’s removal. JB reflects on competing narratives surrounding intelligence agencies, military operations, and sovereignty, emphasizing the need for discernment rather than conflation when discussing institutions like the U.S. military and intelligence community. A central portion of the episode features JB reading and reacting to a viral essay on American power, deterrence, and the transactional nature of peace, using it as a springboard to discuss norms, enforcement, and geopolitical reality. The conversation expands to include precision strikes, cartel operations, reactions from foreign actors, and why Venezuela represents a strategic inflection point. Throughout the show, JB weaves in live chat interaction, sports commentary, personal reflections, and broader observations on military respect, generational misunderstanding, and the unfolding global order.

Rugpull Radio Ep. 141: Special Guest Mauricio Di Bartolomeo: How Bitcoin Can Make Venezuela Great Again

In Episode 141 of Rugpull Radio, GMoney is joined by Mauricio Di Bartolomeo for a focused discussion on Venezuela, monetary collapse, and Bitcoin’s role as an alternative financial system. Mauricio walks through Venezuela’s history of hyperinflation, capital controls, and currency debasement, explaining how these policies devastated savings and everyday economic life. He outlines how Bitcoin has been used by Venezuelans to preserve value, move money across borders, and operate outside failed state systems, while addressing common misconceptions about adoption, volatility, and accessibility. The conversation also covers remittances, stablecoins, mining, and the practical realities of using Bitcoin under authoritarian and unstable conditions. Throughout the episode, GMoney and Mauricio keep the discussion grounded in real-world experience, emphasizing how decentralized money functions when traditional institutions collapse and why Venezuela offers a clear case study for Bitcoin’s use as a tool for economic survival and recovery.

SITREP Ep. 139: Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Riot Fallout, and the Color Revolution Playbook

In Episode 139 of SITREP, CannCon and Alpha Warrior return for their first show of 2026 following a brief hiatus, with the opening moments partially cut off before the broadcast fully begins. Once underway, the discussion centers on a Minneapolis ICE-involved shooting and the rapidly unfolding political and media fallout. The hosts analyze multiple video angles, argue the shooting was justified based on use-of-force standards, and break down how vehicles are legally treated as deadly weapons. From there, the episode expands into the broader response, including protest rhetoric, calls for National Guard deployment, statements from Minnesota officials, and comparisons to George Floyd-era unrest. CannCon and Alpha examine how color revolution tactics, NGO funding, political leverage, and media amplification intersect, while highlighting union pushback from rank-and-file police. The show closes with analysis of escalation risks, coordinated narrative pressure, and how this event fits into a wider pattern of destabilization efforts now facing resistance.

Quite Frankly Ep. 34: Authority, Consent, and a Candid Guest Conversation

In Episode 34 of Quite Frankly, Frankie Val is joined by a guest for an extended, candid discussion centered on taxation, government authority, and the limits of obedience. The conversation opens with concerns over income tax withholding, IRS enforcement, and renewed talk of tax resistance, weighing historical examples against present-day realities. Frankie and his guest then turn to developments involving Nicolás Maduro, debating whether recent actions constitute regime change and how media narratives shape public understanding. Additional discussion touches on welfare fraud investigations, government spending priorities, and growing distrust in federal institutions. Throughout the episode, the exchange remains conversational and reflective, focusing on consent of the governed, personal responsibility, and where individuals draw the line between lawful authority and moral legitimacy, with audience reactions folded into the discussion as it unfolds.

Taking It Back Ep. 115: Tax Revolt Talk, Welfare Fraud, and the Venezuela Inflection Point

In Episode 115 of Taking It Back, Adel Nero, Zak Paine, and Frankie Val return after a break for an unscripted discussion covering tax revolt sentiment, widespread welfare fraud, and the implications of Nicolás Maduro’s removal. The episode opens with casual catch-up and audience interaction before moving into growing public frustration over income taxes, IRS enforcement capacity, and calls to end withholding. The hosts debate the risks and realities of tax resistance, executive authority, and whether structural change must come through Congress or cultural pressure. The conversation then shifts to fraud investigations in Minnesota, the scale of welfare and healthcare abuse, and comparisons to Pentagon spending and audit failures. The latter half of the show focuses heavily on Venezuela, examining the Maduro operation, cartel dynamics, CIA involvement, oil leverage, election infrastructure, and why this moment could signal a larger geopolitical shift. The episode closes with discussion on housing consolidation, corporate ownership of single-family homes, economic pressure on younger Americans, and cautious optimism about recent policy moves.