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OnlyLands Ep. 35 – Late Nights, Loose Threads & the Badlands Brain Trust

A familiar menagerie of Badlands Media hosts drops in for another unscripted OnlyLands hangout, where nothing is off-limits and everything is up for discussion. Episode 35 drifts effortlessly from behind-the-scenes show chatter and tech hiccups into broader conversations about current events, online narratives, and the strange cultural moment everyone seems to feel but can’t quite define. The hosts riff on news of the day, community moments, personal observations, and the ongoing challenge of staying grounded while the information cycle spins faster by the week. With plenty of humor, side quests, and real-time reactions to chat, this episode captures the loose, late-night energy that makes OnlyLands a favorite, less a show, more a digital living room where Badlands voices collide, decompress, and connect.
 

Spellbreakers Ep. 146: Once Upon a Time in the Year 2000

Matt Trump marks the 25th anniversary of Bush v. Gore with a reflective, cultural deep dive into the year 2000 and the Supreme Court decision that ended one of the most contested elections in American history. Using personal memories, archival footage, and historical context, Matt revisits election night confusion, the infamous Florida recount, the butterfly ballot in Palm Beach County, and the legal mechanics that ultimately handed the presidency to George W. Bush. He weaves in the broader atmosphere of the era—the dot-com boom, media narratives, political naivety, and the sense of weightless optimism at the turn of the millennium—while connecting that moment to what followed in the years ahead. Rather than a narrow legal analysis, this episode focuses on cultural memory, perception, and how hindsight reshapes our understanding of pivotal events. A contemplative Spellbreakers episode that looks backward to better understand how the modern political landscape was formed.
 

Why We Vote Ep. 153: Coffee County, the RICO Collapse & Inside Georgia’s Election Breakdown

CannCon and Ashe in America are joined by former Coffee County GOP Chair and elector Kathy Latham for a powerful, firsthand account of Georgia’s election failures and the personal toll of lawfare. Kathy walks through the catastrophic malfunctions of Dominion machines during the 2020 primary, general election, and January runoff, detailing ballot rejections, QR code failures, adjudication concerns, and what she describes as a remote “fix” to voting equipment in the middle of the night. The conversation covers the infamous adjudication video, the forensic imaging of machines later used to justify a sweeping RICO case, and how Coffee County became a scapegoat in a broader political operation. Kathy also shares the devastating impact of indictment on her career, finances, and family, along with her decision to refuse a plea deal despite facing decades in prison. With the Fulton County RICO case now dismissed, this episode connects the dots between election administration, narrative control, and why accountability still matters.
 

MAHA News [12.12] Marijuana to be Reclassified, FDA Gives COVID Vax A Warning, Ultra-Processed Foods

Jordan Sather and Nate Prince return with a wide-ranging MAHA News episode covering major developments in health, food, and regulatory policy. They break down reports that President Trump is set to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, unpacking what that means for medical use, criminalization, and cultural backlash from both political sides. The conversation then turns to the FDA’s move toward adding a black box warning to COVID vaccines, alongside new admissions about heart damage and suppressed data, raising serious questions about public trust and accountability. Jordan and Nate also cover RFK Jr.’s push for regenerative agriculture, including USDA investments aimed at soil health, reduced chemical inputs, and breaking Big Ag’s grip on food systems. Additional topics include impeachment efforts against RFK Jr., investigations into Big Beef price fixing, lawsuits over ultra-processed foods, Lyme disease revelations, and the growing focus on environmental and dietary toxins. A candid, often humorous, but deeply informative episode connecting health freedom, food reform, and institutional reckoning.

Badlands Media Special Coverage: President Trump Participates in Bill Signing Ceremony - 12/12/25

Badlands Media provides full special coverage as President Trump hosts members of the legendary 1980 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team in the Oval Office for the signing of H.R. 452, the “Miracle on Ice” commemorative medals bill. Joined by surviving players, family members of deceased teammates, and members of Congress, Trump reflects on the historic upset over the Soviet Union at Lake Placid and the moment’s lasting impact on American pride and unity. Players share personal memories, gratitude, and reflections on representing the nation, while Trump recounts the geopolitical and cultural backdrop of the Cold War era and praises the team’s resilience and teamwork. The event also expands into broader remarks on current foreign conflicts, the war in Ukraine, border security, drug trafficking, Venezuela, healthcare reform, and the state of college athletics, blending sports history with contemporary policy commentary. The ceremony closes with photographs, signed memorabilia, and a reaffirmation of the enduring symbolism of one of the greatest moments in U.S. sports history.
 

Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 64: The Sahel Alliance, Africa’s Power Shift & the End of Western Leverage - December 12, 2025

Ghost returns with a focused geopolitical briefing on Africa’s accelerating realignment, centering on the rise of the Sahel Alliance and the rapid erosion of Western influence across the continent. He breaks down recent developments involving Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and neighboring states, explaining how military cooperation, resource control, and shared security interests are reshaping regional power structures. Ghost walks through France’s continued retreat, the collapse of EU leverage, and the strategic vacuum left behind as African nations reject IMF-style dependency in favor of sovereignty-driven alliances. The episode also covers shifting dynamics around rare earth minerals, energy corridors, and security agreements, tying Africa’s internal changes to the broader multipolar world taking shape alongside Russia, China, and the Global South. With maps, historical context, and clear-eyed analysis, Ghost explains why Africa has become a central front in the global struggle for power, and why the West is rapidly losing its grip.
 

Badlands Daily: 12/12/25 – Border Battles, Judicial Roadblocks & the Cracks in the Global Narrative

CannCon and Chris Paul close out the week by breaking down a sprawling news cycle that exposes the growing tension between federal authority, activist judges, and collapsing global narratives. They start with DHS touting thousands of illegal-alien arrests in Los Angeles before a federal judge moves to block Trump’s National Guard deployment, sparking a deeper discussion on constitutional authority, invasion definitions, and state defiance. The conversation moves through Supreme Court battles over the administrative state, birthright citizenship, and the broader implications of courts prioritizing “practical concerns” over constitutional law. Internationally, they dissect Venezuela’s escalating drama, Maria Corina Machado’s controversial escape to Norway, accusations of NGO-driven human trafficking, and the long-running CIA entanglements in Latin America. The hosts also connect NATO’s renewed World War rhetoric, Ukraine’s nuclear-risk allegations, renewed biolab scrutiny, vaccine narrative reversals, and Trump’s moves on marijuana policy into one overarching theme: the old information spell is breaking. A dense, high-signal episode tying lawfare, geopolitics, propaganda, and power into a single, unraveling thread.
 

Rugpull Radio 139: Special Guest Grant Cardone Based Billionaire bridging Real Estate to Build a Bitcoin Empire

GMoney is joined by entrepreneur and investor Grant Cardone for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense conversation that cuts straight through Bitcoin tribalism, Wall Street narratives, and traditional investing dogma. Grant walks through his personal journey from real estate dominance to Bitcoin adoption, explaining why he views Bitcoin not as a replacement for real assets, but as a powerful addition to them. He breaks down how inflation, money printing, and taxation actually impact everyday people, why he prefers voluntary systems like tariffs over income taxes, and how combining cash-flowing real estate with Bitcoin creates long-term resilience. The two dive into tokenization, institutional adoption, banking hypocrisy, and why most people misunderstand both Bitcoin and sales psychology. Along the way, Grant shares hard-earned lessons from 2008, his conservative approach to risk, and why optimism, action, and building real value matter more than fear-driven narratives. A candid, often hilarious episode packed with perspective from someone putting serious capital behind his convictions.
 

Badlands Media Special Coverage - White House Press Briefing - 12/11/25

Badlands Media brings full, uninterrupted coverage of the December 11 White House Press Briefing, where Press Secretary Caroline Sunshine delivers a wide-ranging update on the Trump administration’s economic, border, and national-security agenda. Sunshine opens by touting sharp declines in inflation, rising real wages, and major drops in gas prices, arguing that President Trump has reversed the “affordability crisis” created under Biden. She highlights record-low border encounters, including seven straight months of zero releases, and frames the administration’s policies as the most successful security turnaround in modern history. Reporters press her on the Venezuelan oil-tanker seizure, Operation Southern Spear, Trump’s comments on childcare affordability, expiring Obamacare subsidies, Fed chair candidates, Nvidia chip exports to China, and escalating foreign-policy tensions in Asia, Gaza, and Colombia. Sunshine repeatedly contrasts Trump’s results with Democratic policies, pushes back on legacy-media narratives, and stresses ongoing efforts on healthcare, drug prices, trade, and sanctions enforcement. A tense, fast-moving briefing that showcases the administration’s messaging, media battles, and the geopolitical pressures shaping Trump’s second term.

The Choice S1E8: I Am He

Ashe in America and Ghost continue their journey through The Chosen with an in-depth look at Season 1, Episode 8, exploring Jesus’ challenging teachings on forgiveness, mercy, and responding to injustice. They break down the episode’s portrayal of Matthew’s calling, Simon’s internal struggle, and the emotional tension of choosing faith when circumstances feel unfair or overwhelming. Ashe highlights the practical difficulty of “turning the other cheek” in real life, especially in a world filled with political conflict, betrayal, and personal friction—while Ghost connects the episode’s themes to Old Testament patterns, first-century culture, and the transformative shift Jesus demands from those who follow Him. Together they reflect on obedience, identity, and the cost of stepping into a new life with Christ, closing with insights on how viewers can apply these teachings in their own daily walk.