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Breaking History Ep. 130: Navigating Reset Traps at the End of 2025

In this New Year’s Eve special of Breaking History, Matt Ehret flies solo to close out 2025 with an extended, classroom-style presentation focused on what he describes as the intellectual, moral, and psychological traps shaping the road ahead. Matt frames the episode around themes of classical tragedy, mob psychology, and the loss of sovereignty, arguing that societies are repeatedly steered into fear-based thinking that leads people to participate in their own destruction. He examines the construction of modern enemy narratives, particularly surrounding China, Russia, and global war rhetoric, drawing on statements from figures such as George Soros, Steve Bannon, and U.S. national security officials. The episode then moves into a deep historical exploration of transhumanism, eugenics, and ideological convergence between technocratic elites and religious eschatology, tracing figures like Julian Huxley, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Bertrand Russell, and the Jesuit tradition. Matt concludes by urging viewers to raise their standards of thinking, reject simplistic narratives, and actively engage their reason and moral judgment as 2026 approaches.

The Daily Herold: 12/31/25 – Mustaches, Minnesota Fraud, and a Year-End Reckoning

In this New Year’s Eve edition of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold closes out 2025 with a loose but pointed walkthrough of the day’s developments, mixing commentary, headlines, and audience interaction. Jon opens with personal banter before digging into a relatively quiet news cycle that still delivers big implications, including national debt climbing to record levels, ongoing Minnesota fraud tied to daycare and food assistance programs, and growing public anger over taxes and government accountability. He reviews President Trump’s recent Truth Social posts, vetoes, and statements on fraud, elections, and spending, while questioning contradictions between fiscal rhetoric and massive defense outlays. The show touches on Somali immigration issues, temporary protected status, ActBlue-style funding concerns, and renewed calls for a tax revolt. Jon also reflects on media narratives, psyops, and public frustration, wrapping the episode by previewing the Badlands Media New Year’s Eve stream and looking ahead to what 2026 may bring.

Badlands Daily: 12/31/25 – Somali Fraud, Campaign Money Laundering, and the Pipe Bomb Narrative

In the final Badlands Daily of 2025, CannCon and Ashe in America close out the year with an extended breakdown of the unfolding Somali fraud story, beginning with daycare and welfare fraud in Minnesota and expanding into SNAP, housing assistance, and broader federal subsidy abuse. The discussion centers on Nick Shirley’s reporting, whistleblower retaliation, and evidence pointing to systemic failures and political protection. The hosts examine allegations of money laundering through public assistance programs into campaign finance, including ActBlue and WinRed, and debate the absence of real accountability at higher levels of power. The episode then turns to the newly released court filings in the January 6 pipe bomb case, scrutinizing the government’s narrative surrounding Brian Cole, his alleged confession, autism diagnosis, and inconsistencies in the evidence. CannCon and Ashe also connect these stories to healthcare spending, bureaucratic fraud, and centralized systems that shield corruption, wrapping the year with reflections on public mandates, narrative deployment, and what 2026 may bring.

RattlerGator Report: 12/31/25 - Flooding the Zone and Reading the Chessboard

In this year-end episode of RattlerGator Report, RattlerGator reflects on 2025 as a historic turning point, framing the past year as an extended after-action report centered on one theme: Team Trump flooding the zone. The discussion moves through signaling, strategy, and pattern recognition, using examples ranging from Somaliland and Middle East realignments to Minnesota, NATO, and global regions of responsibility. RattlerGator explains how these developments connect internally and externally, arguing that the American public itself has become the “grandest grand jury” through years of exposure to corruption narratives, institutional failures, and geopolitical maneuvering. The episode weaves in commentary on national identity, history, and culture, while also touching on health, recovery, and personal reflection at the close of the year. As the show wraps, attention turns toward 2026, expectations for continued exposure, and a coming retrospective on the very first episode of RattlerGator Report, setting the stage for what lies ahead.

DEFCON ZERQ Ep. 024: Hold the Line, Unleash Hell

In this episode of DEFCON ZERQ, Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid walk through a wide-ranging, end-of-year discussion focused on pattern recognition, comms, and escalating global tension. The conversation opens with analysis of President Trump’s social media posts, symbolism, and timestamps, including the “bald eagle” image and references to “hold the line” and “unleash hell,” which the hosts connect to prior drops and messaging. From there, Alpha and Josh examine developments across Russia, Ukraine, the UK, China, Taiwan, Iran, and Israel, discussing military actions, assassination attempts, arms deals, and economic signals such as silver price movements. The episode also explores the concept of unrestricted warfare, intelligence operations, lone-actor narratives, and the use of psychological and informational warfare against the public. As the final DEFCON ZERQ of 2025, the show reflects on the past year, offers forward-looking expectations for 2026, and closes with a message centered on resilience, perseverance, and staying grounded as events continue to unfold.

Badlands Story Hour Ep 149: Slumdog Millionaire

In this episode of Badlands Story Hour, Chris Paul and Burning Bright dive into Slumdog Millionaire, examining the film’s layered narrative, moral questions, and character arcs through a thoughtful rewatch discussion. The conversation follows the movie’s progression, exploring Jamal’s journey from extreme poverty to the final game show moment, and how lived experience, trauma, and memory shape his path. The hosts contrast Jamal and Salim as brothers navigating power, morality, and survival within a rigid caste system, highlighting how their choices diverge despite shared circumstances. They discuss the film’s use of coincidence, fate, and storytelling structure, as well as its portrayal of celebrity worship, corruption, and information asymmetry. The episode also reflects on redemption, sacrifice, and whether moral intention or outcome ultimately defines a character. Chris and Burning Bright close by considering why the film’s dark subject matter still delivers an earned, emotionally resonant ending that leaves a lasting impression.

Badlands Book Club – Book 5 – Stolen Elections: Chapter 4

In this installment of Badlands Book Club, CannCon and Ashe in America work through Chapter 4 of Stolen Elections, focusing on the figure of Frank Holder and the web of intelligence, finance, and consulting firms described in the book. The discussion follows the chapter’s progression, examining Holder’s background, his ties to U.S. intelligence, Latin American operations, and his role within major due diligence and risk mitigation firms operating across governments, banks, and corporations. CannCon and Ashe unpack claims involving CIA assets, double and triple agent narratives, money laundering allegations, and the use of consulting firms as gatekeepers of public trust. The chapter also explores connections to Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, and broader intelligence operations, raising questions about elections, corruption, and institutional accountability. Throughout the episode, the hosts critically analyze the book’s framing, highlight contradictions within the narrative, and emphasize how Chapter 4 fits into the larger thesis presented in Stolen Elections.

Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 69: Reading Between the Lines of Trump–Netanyahu

In this episode of Geopolitics with Ghost, Ghost breaks down the long anticipated Trump–Netanyahu meeting and the global reactions surrounding it. Going beyond headlines, he walks through the full press conference, examining tone, body language, and what was said, and not said, about Gaza, Hamas disarmament, the West Bank, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Hezbollah, and the Abraham Accords. Ghost also explores Netanyahu’s legal troubles, Trump’s comments on Iran and nuclear negotiations, and the broader implications for Middle East power dynamics. The episode expands into Russia and Ukraine, including the drone incident near President Putin’s residence, Lavrov’s warning, and what it signals for ongoing negotiations. Ghost closes with deeper historical context, economic considerations, and pattern recognition across conflict zones, tying food scarcity, terrorism, and global influence together into a larger geopolitical framework.

The Daily Herold:12/30/25 - Justice Theater and the Illusion of Accountability

Jon Herold opens the show in a sharp, no-nonsense mood, taking aim at the latest wave of political “accountability” narratives dominating the news cycle. He breaks down the sudden outrage over large-scale fraud cases, questioning why government officials and federal agencies are only acting now, after years of silence, and only once independent journalists forced the issue into the public eye. Jon challenges statements from congressional leadership, arguing that performative investigations and press releases do little to address the deeper problem: systemic fiscal irresponsibility and a political class that benefits from the very corruption it claims to oppose.
The episode moves through broader concerns about government spending, ballooning national debt, foreign aid priorities, and the recurring pattern of public problem-solving that quietly creates even larger issues behind the scenes. Jon also touches on media hypocrisy, selective enforcement, and the growing disconnect between the government Americans were promised and the one that currently exists. As always, the conversation blends pointed critique, dry humor, and a call for people to stop outsourcing responsibility to institutions that have repeatedly proven they cannot be trusted.

Badlands Daily: 12/30/25 - Flu Season, Bitcoin Tips, and Global Pressure Points

CannCon and Ghost kick off the final stretch of the year with a wide-ranging Badlands Daily that blends personal updates, platform developments, and global headlines. The hosts discuss the flu surge hitting families across the country, emerging features like Bitcoin and crypto tipping on the platform, and how audience engagement continues to evolve.
The conversation moves into international and geopolitical developments, including unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and broader global instability that continues to challenge official narratives. Along the way, the hosts touch on media trust, institutional credibility, and the slow erosion of public confidence in centralized systems.
As always, the episode balances real-time commentary with forward-looking discussion, closing with programming updates and what’s ahead for Badlands Media as the year comes to an end.