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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. 
 

Breaking History Ep. 129: Manufactured Chaos, Intelligence Ops & the Politics of Fear

In this episode of Breaking History, Matt Ehret examines how mass casualty events, media narratives, and intelligence operations are used to shape public perception and steer societies toward fear-driven compliance. Matt walks through historical and modern examples of false flag dynamics, psychological operations, and the manipulation of public emotion to justify war, surveillance, and centralized control. Joined by Ghost, the discussion traces these tactics from the French Revolution through 9/11 and into today’s geopolitical flashpoints, highlighting how mob psychology is cultivated to erode individual sovereignty. The conversation also explores Zionism, communism, Fabian influence, and modern technocratic power structures, tying historical ideology to present-day censorship, pre-crime narratives, and global governance efforts. Throughout the episode, Matt emphasizes discernment, historical context, and the importance of resisting engineered narratives designed to fracture society and suppress independent thought.
 
 
 

The Daily Herold: 12/17/25 – Affordability Theater, Executive Power & the Susie Wiles Op

Jon Herold works through a wide-ranging December 17 broadcast focused on executive power, economic narratives, and the latest media psyops surrounding the Trump administration. He breaks down President Trump’s upcoming Oval Office address, pushing back on online hype while examining what aides say will be an affordability focused agenda tied to housing, healthcare, spending cuts, and executive authority. Jon dives into executive orders, immigration restrictions, market indicators like Bitcoin, gold, and silver, and skepticism around official claims of mass voluntary deportations. A major portion of the show is dedicated to the Susie Wiles Vanity Fair controversy, analyzing how the story is being used to frame Trump’s team as chaotic and incompetent, and why similar narratives are being amplified from both legacy media and within MAGA circles. The episode also touches on DOJ and FBI revelations tied to Mar-a-Lago, Jack Smith’s testimony, Pentagon command restructuring, and crime data manipulation, emphasizing discernment and emotional discipline in an ongoing information war.

Badlands Daily: 12/17/25 – Power Shutoffs, Crime Data Manipulation & The War Narrative

On this episode of Badlands Daily, CannCon and Ashe in America break down a wide range of developments shaping the national and global landscape. The show opens with California power shutoffs blamed on wind and climate policy, before moving into cannabis rescheduling, Big Pharma interests, and the politics behind public safety narratives. The hosts dig into revelations that DC crime statistics were allegedly manipulated to downplay violent crime, unpack media hit pieces targeting the Trump White House, and analyze ongoing lawfare and propaganda tactics. Internationally, the discussion covers NATO war rhetoric, Europe’s push toward a wartime mindset, Venezuela, foreign influence, and economic fallout from failed EV mandates. The episode closes with cultural commentary on technology, AI, and societal control narratives, tying together how power, perception, and policy intersect in real time.

RattlerGator Report: 12/17/25 – Jury Duty, Border Reality & Wartime Discernment

JB White opens the December 17 edition of RattlerGator Report with personal updates before diving into a powerful real world case study on justice, accountability, and the limits of the legal system. Drawing from his brother’s experience serving as jury foreman in a South Florida cop killing case, JB walks through how juries actually function, the emotional weight of sentencing decisions, and why the system is structured to make capital punishment rare. From there, the conversation expands into border chaos, human trafficking, and how mass migration policies create generational tragedy that surfaces in courtrooms and communities years later. JB also weighs in on President Trump’s recent Truth Social comments, the Susie Wiles controversy, narrative warfare, and why discernment matters in a moment he frames as an ongoing information war. The episode closes with reflections on unity, resilience, and maintaining clarity as the country moves toward a decisive period.

DEFCON ZERQ Ep. 022: My Fellow Americans, Signals, Sleeper Cells & the Storm Watch

In Episode 022 of DEFCON ZERQ, Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid react in real time to President Trump’s “My Fellow Americans” announcement and unpack the signals surrounding an imminent national address. The conversation dives into escalating global and domestic tensions, including suspected cartel activity, embassy corruption, terror incidents, and mounting pressure inside the Trump administration. Alpha and Josh analyze the Susie Wiles controversy, withheld intelligence, ambassador shakeups, and the possibility of a major internal realignment, while connecting dots between Q references, timing markers, and recent Truth Social posts. The episode also explores media manipulation, foreign influence, censorship pressure campaigns, and why multiple events appear to be converging at once. Fast paced, speculative, and deeply connective, this episode captures the sense that something significant may be approaching and why the hosts believe the next moves matter.

Badlands Story Hour Ep 147: Multiplicity

In Episode 147 of Badlands Story Hour, Chris Paul and Burning Bright unpack Multiplicity, the Harold Ramis–directed film starring Michael Keaton, through a philosophical and cultural lens. The conversation explores identity, fractured priorities, and the illusion that productivity and time can solve deeper internal disorder. Using the film’s cloning premise as a metaphor, the hosts examine modern rat-race culture, false solutions offered by technology, and the temptation to outsource responsibility, purpose, and even selfhood. Themes of Faustian bargains, artificial intelligence, autonomy, and the spiritual cost of chasing efficiency over meaning are woven throughout the discussion, alongside reflections on masculinity, family, work, and personal sovereignty. The episode connects the film’s humor to serious questions about control, self mastery, and the danger of multiplying outward solutions without addressing the core of who we are. 

Badlands Book Club - Book 4 - Stolen Elections: Intro, Chapter 1 & Chapter 2

In this Badlands Book Club episode, CannCon and Ashe in America kick off Book 4 with the introduction and first two chapters of Stolen Elections by  Ralph Pezzulo. The discussion unpacks the book’s central claims around election manipulation, whistleblowers, and the role of electronic voting systems, while openly questioning the narratives, timelines, and players presented. CannCon and Ashe approach the material with skepticism and an open mind, examining assertions about foreign influence, intelligence agencies, and the mechanics of election interference. They break down key themes from the introduction and early chapters, highlight points of agreement and contention, and set the stage for deeper analysis in future episodes, including calls for election transparency, paper ballots, and hand counts

Brad & Abbey Live Ep. 172: The Reiner/RussiaGate Connection

In this episode of Brad & Abbey Live, Brad and Abbey dive deep into the sudden death of filmmaker Rob Reiner and the broader implications it raises about Hollywood, intelligence agencies, and the long-running Russiagate narrative. They walk through Reiner’s public pivot into relentless anti Trump activism, his documented ties to figures like John Brennan and James Clapper, and the timing of his media appearances alongside the rollout of the Russia collusion storyline. The conversation connects dots between propaganda, celebrity influence, psychological operations, and the weaponization of media narratives against the American public. Brad and Abbey also discuss recent indictments, shifting power dynamics, and why accountability now feels closer than ever. As always, the episode blends breaking developments, historical context, and sharp analysis to challenge viewers to question how narratives are manufactured and why certain voices are amplified at critical moments