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Badlands Media Special Coverage - President Trump, Sec'y Hegseth, Sec'y Phelan Make Announcement

President Trump delivers a major announcement from Mar-a-Lago unveiling plans for a new “Golden Fleet,” including the construction of the largest and most powerful battleships ever built. The address outlines a sweeping vision to revive American shipbuilding, expand naval firepower with hypersonic weapons, rail guns, lasers, and nuclear-capable platforms, and restore peace through strength. Joined by senior defense and national security officials, the briefing also touches on border security operations, drug interdiction efforts, defense manufacturing, workforce expansion, and America’s industrial resurgence. This special coverage captures the full scope of the announcement, policy implications, and press questions surrounding the future of U.S. military dominance.

Alphas Make Sandwiches Ep. 51: Christmas Level 5 and the Elf Intelligence Agency

In this festive and free flowing Christmas episode, the Alphas Make Sandwiches crew leans fully into the chaos of the season with laughter, stories, and unexpected deep dives. The show opens with holiday banter, Christmas traditions, and reflections on family celebrations before rolling into themed segments, photo challenges, and viewer submissions.
A standout moment features a creative and humorous presentation from special guest Tattooed Teacher, who delivers an “Elf Intelligence Agency” briefing that explores Elf on the Shelf traditions through psychology, culture, and satire. The conversation moves through holiday drinks, games, decorating, childhood memories, and the strange ways modern traditions evolve.
The episode blends humor with thoughtful discussion on parenting, truth, tradition, and childhood innocence, all while keeping the tone light, festive, and unmistakably Alphas. It’s a Christmas episode that captures the joy, absurdity, and heart of the season... Badlands style.

Y-Chromes Ep. 62: Fantasy Football Fights, Florida Shenanigans, and Holiday Degeneracy

In Episode 62 of Y-Chromes, CannCon, Alpha Warrior, and Cam Cooksey dive headfirst into a chaotic mix of fantasy football drama, college playoff picks, NFL chaos, and classic Badlands-style banter. From heated debates over busted brackets and cursed picks to stories from Florida, Orlando travels, and Christmas-time madness, the crew keeps it raw, funny, and unfiltered. The episode veers into pop culture clips, viral videos, outrageous hypotheticals, and unexpected life stories, all while keeping one eye on the scoreboard and the other on the absurdity of modern sports culture. Equal parts locker-room talk, comedy hour, and sports therapy session, this episode captures the unhinged spirit of Y-Chromes as the holidays approach and tensions run high.

The Daily Herold: December 22 – Psyops, Power Plays, and Manufactured Movements

In this December 22 episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold opens with personal reflections before turning to a sharp breakdown of the day’s news through the lens of psychological operations, media manipulation, and political theater. Jon examines Turning Point USA’s growing influence within state GOP politics, questioning its role in shaping narratives while avoiding election integrity issues. He critiques the Nicki Minaj appearance as a manufactured psyop, tying it to broader patterns of celebrity messaging and controlled opposition. The episode also covers energy policy shifts, fusion and wind power developments, foreign policy signaling, Epstein file controversies, immigration incentives, and government credibility. Throughout, Jon emphasizes discernment, warning viewers not to fall for emotionally driven narratives designed to divide, distract, or delegitimize President Trump. The episode closes with reflections on psychological warfare doctrine, narrative control, and the importance of recognizing information operations in real time.

Badlands Daily: 12/22/25 – Power Shifts, Policy Signals, and the Global Chessboard

In this December 22 episode of Badlands Daily, CannCon and Zak Paine walk through the day’s most significant political and geopolitical developments, focusing on shifting power dynamics at home and abroad. The discussion moves through Trump-related headlines, foreign policy signaling, and the broader implications of energy, security, and economic strategy. CannCon and Zak examine how institutional narratives continue to fracture, the role of intelligence and media coordination, and what recent actions suggest about upcoming strategic moves. Along the way, they connect current events to longer-term trends shaping global alignment, emphasizing context over reaction and patterns over noise. The episode closes with reflections on where pressure is building next and why understanding timing remains critical as the landscape continues to change.

RattlerGator Report: 12/22/25 - Thinking Forward, Power Politics, and the Trump Doctrine

JB White opens this December 22 episode reflecting on recovery, gratitude, and a rare moment of sports joy before moving into a wide-ranging analysis of global power dynamics and American strategy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of “thinking forward,” exploring intelligence beyond human limits, artificial intelligence, and energy as the true battleground of the future. JB breaks down Devin Nunes’ remarks on fusion energy and Trump Media’s role in advancing next-generation power, framing it as skin-in-the-game leadership rather than conflict of interest.
From there, the episode expands into geopolitics, critiquing European globalism, censorship, and what JB calls communism under new branding, while highlighting rising resistance across Europe. He examines Ukraine, Russia, NATO, and U.S. leverage through the lens of the National Security Strategy, arguing that Trump’s approach prioritizes regional responsibility, economic power, and long-term stability. The episode closes with reflections on culture, discernment, and the rapid changes unfolding as America reasserts leadership at home and abroad.

Q After Hours Ep. 10: Predictions, Patterns, and the Long View

In Episode 10 of Q After Hours, Alpha Warrior, Brad Zerbo, and Josh Reid gather for a wide ranging late night conversation that blends current events, historical perspective, and long term pattern analysis. The discussion moves through recent geopolitical developments, public narratives versus underlying realities, and how timing and information control shape public perception. The hosts revisit past predictions, examine how narratives evolve over time, and debate what signals actually matter versus what is designed to distract. As the episode unfolds, the conversation shifts between serious analysis and candid banter, reflecting the informal but focused nature of Q After Hours. The episode emphasizes patience, critical thinking, and maintaining perspective as events continue to unfold, closing with reflections on community, discernment, and staying grounded while navigating uncertainty.

The Narrative Ep. 51: Dueling Disclosures.

In Episode 51 of The Narrative, Burning Bright is joined by Jordan Sather for a focused discussion on competing disclosure narratives emerging across politics, health, and intelligence. The conversation contrasts official disclosures pushed through institutions and media with grassroots driven revelations that challenge centralized authority. Burning Bright and Jordan examine how timing, framing, and selective transparency are used to steer public perception, particularly around government credibility, health policy, and national security. They explore why certain truths are released preemptively, others reluctantly, and how controlled disclosures can function as damage control rather than accountability. Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize discernment, pattern recognition, and the importance of understanding who benefits from disclosure and who sets its limits. The discussion highlights the tension between genuine transparency and narrative management, urging listeners to look beyond headlines and question whether disclosure is meant to inform the public or contain the truth.

The No Treason Podcast Ep. 12: Trial by Jury and the Illusion of Self-Government

In Episode 12 of The No Treason Podcast, Jonathan Drake continues a deep exploration of trial by jury through the lens of Lysander Spooner’s Trial by Jury, arguing that modern courts have stripped juries of their historic power and turned justice into a government-controlled illusion. Building from last week’s foundation, this episode confronts the claim that government already represents the people, examining why unchecked authority, judicial supremacy, and managed elections undermine genuine self-government. Drake walks through Spooner’s rebuttals, connects theory to real-world cases like Tina Peters, and explains why unanimous juries once served as a true barrier against tyranny. This episode challenges listeners to reconsider liberty, consent, and the role of the people in determining justice, asking whether modern trials protect freedom or merely perform it.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 417: Psyops, Power Struggles, and the Illusion of Consensus

In this episode of Devolution Power Hour, Jon Herold and Chris Paul unpack the escalating psychological warfare playing out across media, politics, and the so-called conservative movement. The conversation moves through the coordinated infighting on display at AmFest, the push to manufacture consensus around preferred political successors, and the growing efforts to delegitimize President Trump from both inside and outside the movement. They examine how psyops operate by shaping perception rather than truth, using examples ranging from influencer politics and election narratives to Epstein-related distractions and foreign policy manipulation. The episode also explores emerging technology narratives, fusion energy announcements, Space Force milestones, and the deeper implications of parallel systems being built beneath the surface. Throughout, Jon and Chris emphasize discernment, personal sovereignty, and the importance of recognizing manipulation before choosing whether to engage or opt out entirely.