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Rugpull Radio Ep. 140: Special Guest Lt. Col. Kevin Kelly aka “Puncher” – Air Force Fighter Pilot

In this episode of Rugpull Radio, GMoney sits down with Lt. Col. Kevin “Puncher” Kelly, a retired Air Force fighter pilot, to walk through his military career, combat experience, and the realities of modern air warfare. Puncher shares firsthand insight into pilot training, rules of engagement, command structure, and how decision-making actually works inside the U.S. military, contrasting public perception with operational reality. The conversation explores leadership, discipline, morale, and the psychological demands placed on pilots, as well as broader reflections on readiness, bureaucracy, and the evolution of warfare. Grounded in lived experience rather than theory, the episode offers a candid look at life inside the cockpit and the mindset required to operate in high-risk, high-accountability environments.

SITREP Ep. 138: Regime Change, Venezuela, and the Real Cost of Empire

In this episode of SITREP, CannCon and Alpha Warrior are joined by Colonel Towner Watkins for a wide-ranging, candid discussion that moves from military culture and combat experience to the deeper mechanics of regime change and global power. The conversation examines Venezuela through the lens of history, intelligence operations, and economic warfare, unpacking the role of NGOs, USAID, the IMF, and corporate interests in destabilizing sovereign nations. Colonel Watkins challenges prevailing narratives around narco-states, opposition movements, and so-called humanitarian interventions, drawing parallels to past coups and intelligence-backed operations. Along the way, the panel reflects on the erosion of institutional experience within the U.S. military, the consequences of politicized leadership, and what diplomacy versus force actually looks like on the ground. As always, SITREP blends sharp analysis, lived experience, and unscripted dialogue to cut through headlines and expose the machinery behind modern conflicts.

Quite Frankly Ep. 33: Energy Wars, Broken Logic, and the Rush to the Finish Line

In this episode of Quite Frankly, Frankie Val dives into a wide-ranging and unfiltered discussion on collapsing narratives, global power shifts, and the accelerating push toward a controlled future. The show opens with announcements and community updates before moving into major geopolitical developments, including tightening speech laws abroad, cultural reeducation efforts, and the growing disconnect between government responses and reality on the ground. Frankie examines the fallout from mass migration policies in Europe and Australia, the manipulation of public fear, and the erosion of free expression under the guise of safety.
The conversation deepens with an in-depth interview featuring Zach Voorhees, exploring the suspicious killing of an MIT fusion scientist, suppressed energy technologies, and the implications of limitless power in an AI-driven world. From nuclear fusion and the petrodollar to digital currency and technocratic control, this episode connects past events to present outcomes and looming futures. Frank closes by questioning who benefits from the chaos and why the old justifications no longer hold, signaling a system racing toward its endgame.

The Choice – Season 1 Recap: Paths Taken, Lines Crossed, and What Comes Next

Ashe in America and Ghost close out Season 1 of The Choice with a reflective recap that revisits the major themes, questions, and turning points explored throughout the series. This episode looks back at the personal, political, and philosophical crossroads examined across the season, highlighting how individual decisions, moral tradeoffs, and unseen pressures shape outcomes on both a human and societal level. Ashe and Ghost reflect on recurring patterns, lessons learned, and moments that challenged assumptions, while tying earlier conversations together into a clearer throughline. Rather than rehashing episodes one by one, the discussion focuses on synthesis—what Season 1 revealed about agency, accountability, power, and consequence. The recap also sets the stage for what lies ahead, framing Season 2 as a deeper continuation of the questions already asked, and the choices still unfolding.

The Daily Herold: 12/18/25 – Trump’s Oval Office Speech, Fusion Power, and the Energy War

Jon Herold breaks down Trump’s latest Oval Office address, unpacking why the announcement mattered less for what was said and more for how it forced the mainstream media to react. From the media rug pull narrative to the Senate’s passage of the NDAA, Jon examines military spending, Ukraine funding, and the growing tension between executive authority and Congress. The episode dives deep into the surprise merger between Trump Media and a fusion power company, exploring why energy, AI, and national security are converging faster than most realize. Jon also covers Taiwan arms sales, frozen Russian assets, AI-driven energy costs, and growing skepticism within the MAGA base. A wide-ranging, candid conversation grounded in real-time news, audience interaction, and unfiltered analysis of where power, money, and energy are heading next.

Badlands Daily: 12/18/25 – Signals, Stand-Downs & the Information Battlefield

CannCon and Alpha Warrior work through a December 18 news cycle dominated by mixed signals, stalled narratives, and rising tension across multiple fronts. The show breaks down shifting rhetoric around national security, border enforcement, and cartel activity, alongside confusion created by competing media narratives and vague official statements. They examine geopolitical posturing, foreign policy signaling, and why certain stories appear amplified while others quietly disappear. Domestically, the discussion touches on crime, enforcement priorities, political accountability, and the ongoing struggle to separate real developments from psychological operations designed to provoke fear or complacency. Throughout the episode, CannCon and Alpha emphasize pattern recognition, timing, and restraint, arguing that the information battlefield is just as active as any physical one. A steady, analytical episode focused on staying grounded while narratives collide and pressure continues to build.

Devolution Power Hour Ep. 416: The Rug Pull Cycle, False Signals & Narrative Discipline

Jon Herold and Burning Bright break down Episode 416 with a focused examination of the recurring “rug pull” cycle that continues to ripple through the online political and MAGA ecosystem. The conversation centers on how speculative predictions, influencer driven hype, and vague “sources” repeatedly generate false expectations around imminent war, secret briefings, and dramatic geopolitical moves, only to collapse under scrutiny. Jon and Burning Bright unpack recent claims tied to Venezuela, Mar a Lago rumors, and escalating war narratives, explaining why these stories persist and how they function psychologically within the movement. Rather than framing rug pulls as failures, they emphasize discernment, logic, and pattern recognition, arguing that emotional overinvestment is the real vulnerability being exploited. The episode also touches on broader geopolitical signaling, alliances, and why disciplined analysis matters more than chasing dopamine driven predictions in an ongoing information war.

Badlands Media Special Coverage – MY FELLOW AMERICANS: The Alpha Warrior Show & Redpill Project

In this special Badlands Media broadcast, Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid go live as the nation awaits a highly anticipated presidential address. The conversation unfolds in real time, blending analysis, historical context, and strategic perspective as they examine what this moment signals for America and the world. From discussions surrounding government accountability, military posture, global power structures, and financial systems, to reflections on morale, sovereignty, and the significance of 1776, the hosts connect past and present to frame the stakes of the moment. The show explores themes of unity, preparedness, and the role of the American people in times of national consequence, while reacting to unfolding events and audience engagement throughout the broadcast. This special coverage captures the urgency, tension, and deeper implications surrounding the address, offering viewers a comprehensive and thought-provoking breakdown anchored in history, strategy, and patriotism.

Altered State S4 Ep. 8: President Trump Addresses the Nation

In this episode of Altered State, Brad Zerbo and Zak Paine react live to President Trump’s “My Fellow Americans” address, breaking down the administration’s claimed wins on the border, the economy, energy, tariffs, and national security. The conversation moves into job growth, wage increases, falling prices, prescription drug reform, and the return of manufacturing and blue collar work to American citizens. Brad and Zak also dig into election integrity, voter participation, and why disengagement only benefits corrupt systems, using real world examples of voter roll abuse, clerical fraud, and DOJ actions to clean up registrations nationwide. The episode weaves personal stories, historical parallels, and current events into a broader discussion about civic responsibility, optimism versus cynicism, and maintaining momentum during a critical period of national rebuilding.

The Shipwreck Show Ep. 33: Uniparty Exposed: Candace & Erika's Truce, Trump's Reiner Takedown, Endless Foreign Aid, and Israel's Grip on America

Tonight, we dive into the explosive aftermath of Candace Owens' marathon meeting with Erika Kirk — did it thaw tensions over Charlie Kirk conspiracy claims, or is more drama brewing? Then, Trump's brutal Truth Social roast of the late Rob Reiner (and his "Trump Derangement Syndrome") while tying it to the Obamas' grief. We break down endless U.S. foreign military aid flows amid Trump's second-term shifts. Finally, the real bombshell: how the two-party system is controlled by Israel on both sides — and bold paths forward to break free. No holds barred, unfiltered truth.