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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.

The Daily Herold: 1/8/26 - Minneapolis ICE Shooting, War Powers Pushback, and Maduro Fallout

In this January 8 episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold covers a wide range of developments beginning with reactions to the Minneapolis ICE shooting and the competing narratives surrounding use of force, media framing, and political response. Jon walks through the incident, public reaction, and why interference with law enforcement has become a flashpoint, while addressing calls for the National Guard or Insurrection Act depending on how unrest unfolds. The episode then turns to the U.S. Senate vote attempting to restrict President Trump’s authority in Venezuela, including debate over the War Powers Act, constitutional authority, and whether the removal of Nicolás Maduro constitutes regime change. Jon analyzes Trump’s responses, the senators involved, and the broader implications for executive power. Additional discussion includes Trump’s Truth Social posts on defense spending, withdrawals from international organizations, trade deficit improvements, updated federal nutrition guidelines, fraud investigations, and upcoming Badlands Media programming, with live chat interaction throughout.

Badlands Media Special Coverage: 1/8/26 - JD Vance, ICE Attacks, and Federal Fraud Enforcement

This Badlands Media special coverage features a White House press briefing addressing violent attacks on ICE agents, large-scale federal fraud investigations, and national security issues, with specific remarks involving Vice President JD Vance. Officials respond to questions about rhetoric directed at ICE, recent incidents in Minnesota, and criticism aimed at Vance for his public comments supporting federal enforcement actions. The briefing outlines expanded investigations into welfare and childcare fraud, the establishment of new prosecutorial oversight within the Department of Justice, and coordination between federal agencies. Additional exchanges cover Venezuela operations, Greenland security considerations, Iran protests, and enforcement authority under federal law. Throughout the briefing, administration officials emphasize lawful protest, accountability for violence against law enforcement, and the administration’s commitment to immigration enforcement and fraud prosecution.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 421: Venezuela Fallout, Mandates, and the Shape of Power

In Episode 421 of Devolution Power Hour, Jon Herold and Burning Bright focus on the continued fallout from Venezuela-related developments and how those events are being interpreted across media, political, and public spaces. The discussion moves through questions of authority, legitimacy, and mandate, examining how power is exercised, justified, and resisted. Jon and Burning Bright walk through narrative responses, public expectations, and the tension between institutional authority and popular consent, tying these themes to broader historical and constitutional considerations. The episode also touches on psychological operations, information pressure, and why periods of rapid change tend to produce confusion, overreaction, and competing claims of truth. Throughout the show, the hosts engage directly with audience commentary, clarify points in real time, and emphasize careful observation over emotional reaction as events continue to unfold.

Badlands Daily: 1/8/26 - The Spell Breaks: Sovereign Alliances, Venezuela, and the End of the Narrative

CannCon is joined by Ghost for a wide-ranging Badlands Daily that digs into the crumbling illusion of global control and the rapid acceleration of geopolitical events. The discussion centers on Venezuela, the capture of Nicolás Maduro, and what it signals about regime change narratives, sovereign alliances, and the shifting balance of power. They break down U.S. Coast Guard operations, media framing, cartel accusations, and the role of international actors while tying it all back to the broader collapse of centralized narratives. As long-standing predictions begin materializing in days instead of years, this episode connects the dots between energy, sovereignty, propaganda, and the growing awareness that the spell is wearing off.

Altered State S4 Ep. 11: Minneapolis Riots, ICE Confrontations, and the Case for the Insurrection Act

In this episode of Altered State, Brad Zerbo and Zak Paine break down the escalating unrest in Minneapolis following violent confrontations between protesters and ICE agents. The discussion centers on a fatal vehicle incident involving an ICE officer, the media’s framing of the event, and comparisons to January 6, including the treatment of Ashley Babbitt. They examine coordinated riots, courthouse vandalism, and calls to remove ICE from neighborhoods, arguing these events open the door for invoking the Insurrection Act. The episode also explores broader implications of federal authority, selective enforcement, organized protest funding, and the growing divide between public narrative and documented video evidence, concluding with concerns about national stability and the consequences of continued civil unrest.

The Shipwreck Show Ep. 36: Souls vs. NPCs: Paid Bot Farms Fueling the Black-Pill War – Bongino Strikes, MTG's Last Day, Venezuela Oil Grabs & The Madness of Truth

Dan Bongino declares total war on black-pillers and grifters (many amplified by paid bot armies) trying to sabotage MAGA from within, especially as midterms loom. Marjorie Taylor Greene's explosive final day in Congress — is the backlash real or bot-farm manufactured division? Geopolitics: U.S. moves on Venezuelan oil (seizures, handovers, resource plays) with Greenland's strategic riches in the crosshairs. And the ultimate red-pill twist — how superior intelligence can drive you to madness in a world overrun by AI bot farms pushing propaganda, defeatism, and fake engagement to break minds and movements. No holds barred — truth over comfort.

The Daily Herold: 1/7/26 - Venezuela Oil, Greenland Pressure, and the Housing Reset

In this January 7 episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold covers a wide-ranging set of developments spanning foreign policy, domestic economics, and media narratives. The show opens with discussion of law enforcement activity in Minneapolis and broader concerns around immigration enforcement and federal response. Jon then turns to Venezuela, examining President Trump’s statements on interim authorities, sanctioned oil transfers, and why the situation does not fit traditional definitions of regime change. From there, the episode moves into renewed attention on Greenland, including Denmark’s response, media fear narratives, and strategic considerations surrounding Arctic security and resource control. Jon also reviews Trump’s announcement on banning large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, discussing housing affordability, corporate ownership, and the impact on the American dream. Additional segments touch on foreign funding of U.S. universities, DOJ actions on voter roll data, sanctioned oil seizures, and shifting geopolitical alignments, with live chat interaction throughout.

Breaking History Ep. 131: Maduro’s Removal, Regime Change Warnings, and the Return of Technocracy

In this episode of Breaking History, Matt Ehret delivers a solo broadcast examining the reported removal of Nicolás Maduro and the broader implications of regime change operations in Latin America and beyond. Matt walks through historical precedents involving Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Mexico, raising concerns about intelligence-driven interventions, narco-cartel entanglements, and the normalization of foreign regime replacement. A significant portion of the episode explores the concept of technocracy, tracing its origins during the Great Depression and revisiting the proposed “Technate of the Americas,” including its ties to elite management systems, energy-based credit models, and centralized control. Matt also contrasts these developments with historical examples of anti-corruption purges in China and Russia, questioning whether similar purges have occurred within U.S. intelligence and military institutions. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes constitutional sovereignty, long-term historical patterns, and the dangers of repeating past imperial strategies under new narratives, while engaging with live audience commentary and questions.