Guest: Lauren Zissos – Patriot Academy Leadership Congress Graduate

This week’s episode was packed with hope, hard truths, and a glimpse at the next generation of leaders rising up to safeguard liberty.

🔎 Election Integrity Updates

* Heather Honey’s Appointment: A huge win as data analyst and longtime election integrity warrior Heather Honey was appointed to the Department of Homeland Security. Despite mainstream hit pieces, Heather’s track record proves her credibility, having uncovered serious ballot discrepancies in Pennsylvania’s 2020 election.

* Audit The Vote’s New Voter Registration Map: Our analytics director, Vico Bertogli, launched a real-time, interactive map that updates weekly from official Department of State data. It highlights anomalies like:

* Voters over 110 years old still listed as “active.”

* Thousands of registrations tied to out-of-state addresses.

* Duplicate registrants with the same name and birth date across multiple addresses.This is your one-stop snapshot of how voter rolls really look in Pennsylvania.

Check it out: AuditTheVotePA.com

* Trump’s Executive Order on Voting Machines: We also dug into how President Trump’s order requiring federal elections to use machines certified to the VVSG 2.0 standard may be a game-changer. Currently, almost no machines meet that standard, opening the door to move toward hand-counted paper ballots.

👉 Patriots should be ready by getting trained now: Cause of America – Hand Count Training

🗳️ Special Guest: Lauren Zissos

At just 23 years old, Lauren Zissos has already:

* Attended Patriot Academy’s Leadership Congress since 2019.

* Taught leadership and Constitution classes to homeschool students.

* Studied computational mathematics & military studies at Liberty University.

* Interned in STEM fields while pursuing a future in service to God and country.

Lauren shared how Patriot Academy equipped her with courage, skills, and a community. From writing and debating bills in the Texas legislature chambers to mentoring younger students, she’s living proof that investing in the next generation pays dividends for America’s future.

Her reminder to all of us: “Excellence over perfection. Character is easier kept than recovered.”

🇺🇸 Constitution City Update

We also covered the disappointing news that Constitution City, Texas—the Green family’s bold project to incorporate a city with biblical and constitutional values—hit a legal setback. But Rick and Kara Green are undeterred. It will take more time and resources, but the vision is alive. Keep them in your prayers.

Support the mission: PatriotAcademy.com

📘 Resource of the Week

* Lead With Your Strengths – Launched August 18th!Order your digital copy here: tonishuppe.myshopify.comHard copies coming soon!

🎧 Watch or Listen

Catch the full conversation with Lauren here:

* YouTube Replay

* Rumble Replay

* Also streaming on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

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This week on The Audit The Vote Podcast I was joined by Aaron Marshall, Director of the Constitutional Defense program at Patriot Academy. Aaron brought his wisdom and calm expertise to an informative discussion on the biblical right to self-defense and why Patriot Academy’s firearms training is hands-down the best in the nation for equipping citizens to protect life and liberty.

We also dug into some of the big stories shaking the political landscape right now:

* President Trump’s new executive order that could finally help eliminate mail-in ballots and those riggable voting machines undermining election trust 🗳️

* Why defending your rights is not just constitutional—it’s biblical ⚔️

* How proper training in both principle and practice makes all the difference in raising up equipped citizens

I also shared more about my new handbook, Lead With Your Strengths, that officially launched in PDF format on Monday, August 18th—the 4-year anniversary of our dinner with President Trump at Bedminster. You can order the digital copy now or pre-order a signed hard copy at 👉

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🎧 Listen to Episode 42 for a mix of faith, freedom, and firepower—and get inspired to step into the fight with courage and confidence.

📌 Relevant Links:

* Rick’s interview with the Texas Tribune:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14Hrzq9KYft/

* Patriot Academy’s Constitutional Defense Program: https://www.patriotacademy.com/defense

* Audit The Vote PA:

https://www.auditthevotepa.com

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This week’s Audit The Vote Podcast takes you right into the heart of liberty training — LIVE from the Patriot Academy campus in Texas!

In this special on-the-road episode, I share the energy, mission, and people that make Patriot Academy the hub for raising up a new generation of leaders. From the moment you step onto campus, you can feel the sense of purpose — this is where ordinary citizens get the tools, training, and courage to make an extraordinary impact.

🎙 Featured Guest: Elias Coop-Gonzales — currently serving in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Elected at just 20 years old, Elias is now only 23 and already a seasoned legislator. He’s also a proud graduate of Patriot Academy’s Leadership Congress program. We talk about his journey, lessons learned as one of the youngest elected officials in the nation, and why he believes leadership training is essential for anyone wanting to make a difference.

I also highlight the Constitution City project and give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of life on campus this week — from conversations with coaches to the kind of vision casting that fuels grassroots momentum.

🚨 Special Announcement: My brand-new handbook Lead With Your Strengths launches Monday, August 18th! You can pre-order a digital copy right now at:

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Hard copies will be available soon at the same link — and yes, I’ll happily sign them!

🎧 Listen in for inspiration, practical wisdom, and a reminder that age is no barrier when it comes to defending liberty.

📌 Relevant Links:

* Patriot Academy: www.patriotacademy.com

* Audit The Vote PA: www.auditthevotepa.com

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Wednesday night’s episode was all about the journey behind my brand-new grassroots survival guide: Lead With Your Strengths — launching August 18th.

I pulled back the curtain on:

* The backstory — how a Patriot Academy Constitution class changed my life and set me on the path to election integrity activism.

* Why your God given personality matters in grassroots movements — and how understanding yours can help you stop spinning your wheels and start making a real impact while staying sane and not losing your shizzle on the people around you.

* The creative process — from sticky notes and scribbles to a fully designed handbook ready to equip patriots nationwide.

* The mission — helping YOU find your lane in the fight for freedom, avoid burnout, and work with others more effectively.

I also shared sneak peeks of the tools, exercises, and personality breakdowns inside the handbook — and why this isn’t just theory; it’s a battle-tested playbook for grassroots leaders.

The handbook launches officially on August 18th - the 4 year anniversary of Audit The Vote’s dinner with President Trump.

If you are a PAID subscriber, a digital copy will be delivered to your inbox on August 15th so if you want it early, you can upgrade here:

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You’ll also start getting access to my behind the scenes LIVE videos 🎥documenting the process of turning my shed into a studio and all the chaos that ensues when my children get involved. #momlifeCheck out this clip!!

If you’re not ready to upgrade, but you still want Lead With Your Strengths, you can pre-order a digital copy of the handbook here and it’ll be delivered to your inbox on launch day, August 18th!!

But we didn’t stop there…

🏆 True The Vote Announces a Court Victory in Texas

We celebrated a massive win out of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, where True The Vote announced that Texas’s law requiring voter ID for mail-in ballots was upheld. This is a game-changer in securing the integrity of absentee voting. It’s proof that persistence pays off—and that legal victories for election integrity can happen.

🎂 About Those Birthday Graphics…

If you’ve been following our “Happy Birthday” posts for 115+ year-old “voters,” you know they’re equal parts hilarious and infuriating. Here’s the data behind them:

Cause of America ran over 8.8 million Pennsylvania voter registrations through the USPS National Change of Address (NCOA) and CASS address verification systems. Here’s what we found:

* 390,764 moves in the last 4 years (4% of all registrations)

* 161,636 moved out of state

* 204,589 addresses where USPS does not deliver mail

* 55,387 registrations at addresses marked vacant

* And yes—registrants over the age of 115 still on the rolls

Full report here → Automated Voter Roll Report PDF

🚨 Why It Matters

If voter rolls aren’t clean, election integrity is compromised before a single ballot is cast. The data isn’t a partisan talking point—it’s hard evidence. And the more citizens like you who understand and share it, the harder it is for officials to ignore.

🎯 Watch the full episode here:

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In this heartfelt episode of the Audit The Vote Podcast, Toni reconnects with her long-time friend Amy Veno, author of Miracle Baby: A 30-Day Devotional to Strengthen Your Faith for a Baby (visit amyveno.com).

Together, they dive deep into:

* Their 20+ year friendship, the highs and lows of life, and how faith has carried them through seasons of uncertainty.

* Amy’s powerful testimony of battling infertility, walking through loss, and learning to trust God’s promises until her “miracle baby” arrived.

* How reading and declaring God’s Word transformed Amy’s life, marriage, and mindset, leading to both healing and hope.

* The role of faith during life’s darkest moments—whether dealing with infertility, anxiety, grief, or the chaos of the world around us.

* Updates from Toni’s recent trip to the Patriot Academy campus in Texas and what’s next for grassroots leadership efforts.

Key Takeaway: Faith is not about formulas—it’s about a relationship with God, trusting Him in the waiting, and allowing His Word to renew your heart and mind.

Links & Resources:

* Amy’s devotional: amyveno.com

* Order Miracle Baby on Amazon

* Subscribe to Toni’s Substack for more stories of faith and freedom: From Mom to Patriot

* Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Next week, we’re taking a break on the podcast, but Toni will be LIVE on Diamond and Silk’s X channel at 10pm ET. Tune in to watch!

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🔎 COMING AUGUST 18Lead with Your Strengths is more than a handbook—it’s a call to action for a new generation of grassroots leaders.

This guide will help you understand your God-given personality, communicate more effectively, build stronger teams, and make a greater impact in your local community.

✅ Learn how to lead without burnout✅ Discover how your personality equips you for battle✅ Build a team that complements your strengths (and your weaknesses)

📘 Paid Substack subscribers and monthly ATV donors get early access and a FREE digital copy before launch day!

Let’s rebuild this Republic—from the inside out.

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Well friends, I couldn’t have asked for a more powerful way to wrap up my time broadcasting LIVE from The Tavern at Patriot Academy in Texas.

In Episode 38 of the Audit The Vote Podcast, I sat down with Garrett Ziegler, founder of Marco Polo, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit behind the infamous Hunter Biden Laptop Report. Garrett is a former Trump White House staffer who’s been on a relentless mission to expose the truth about the Biden crime famly that the media refuses to touch.

We covered:

* 🔥 The real contents of the Hunter Biden laptop

* 🧠 The Deep State’s coordinated cover-up

* 🚨 Why Joe Biden is not only a compromised politician, but also a terrible father and grandfather, turning a blind eye to the corruption and abuse within his own family

* 🌍 Marco Polo’s commitment to exposing Biden to the world

* 💻 The searchable email database they’re building — so you can become the citizen journalist this country desperately needs

* ✍️ What’s next for Garrett, Marco Polo, and the grassroots truth movement

📂 Explore the laptop contents yourself:👉 www.bidenlaptopemails.com

Garrett pulls no punches and lays out the moral rot and systemic corruption tied to the Biden family — and why public accountability starts with informed, engaged citizens.

🎧 Watch the full episode here:

👉 Rumble Link👉 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

📣 Coming August 18: Lead with Your Strengths

I’m officially launching my brand-new handbook for grassroots leaders, Lead with Your Strengths, on August 18.💥 Paid Substack subscribers will receive a FREE digital copy before the official launch — just my way of saying thank you for standing with me.We’re still in the editing process, but here’s a sneak peek!

Not a paid subscriber yet? Click on the link below to upgrade and get early access to what I believe will be a game-changing guide for patriot leaders across the country.

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Thank you for tuning in, sharing, and fighting alongside me for truth and transparency.

Passing the torch of freedom,Toni ShuppeCEO, Audit The Vote PAEast Coast Ambassador, Patriot AcademyFrom Mom to Patriot - Substack

👶✨ Coming Next Week on the Audit The Vote Podcast: Amy Veno – Author of Miracle Baby

After diving into political corruption and national accountability with Garrett Ziegler, we’re shifting gears next week for a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Amy Veno, author of the 30-day devotional: Miracle Baby: Strengthening Your Faith For A Baby.

Amy’s story is one of raw faith, heartbreak, and supernatural breakthrough — a journey of battling infertility and holding on to hope when the world said “impossible.” Whether you’re walking that road yourself, know someone who is, or just need a fresh reminder that God still performs miracles, this episode will move you.

📚 Check out Amy’s devotional here:Miracle Baby: A 30 Day Devotional Strengthening Your Faith For A Baby

🙏 Get ready to be encouraged, inspired, and reminded that faith still moves mountains.

👉Tune in next Wednesday! You won’t want to miss this.

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Patriot Academy campus in Fredericksburg, TX, I sat down with the one and only Rebecca Lavrenz—better known as the J6 Praying Grandma—for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about faith, America, and the cultural war we’re all living through.

Rebecca didn’t hold back.She shared her personal journey through the aftermath of January 6th, her mission through Restoring Godly Culture, and her warning to the church: “We can’t afford to be silent anymore.”

💥 But that wasn’t all. We also covered:

* 🚨 The Texas Floods – Just 30 minutes from where we filmed, historic flooding devastated neighborhoods. We talked about the impact, how it’s being handled, and what YOU can do to help.

* 🕵️‍♂️ The Epstein Mess – It’s worse than we thought, and we’re not buying that there’s no client list. We broke down the latest revelations and why it matters for all of us.

This episode was packed with bold truth, faith-filled conviction, and a whole lot of encouragement for those of us fighting to preserve liberty in a culture gone mad.

🎥 Watch the replay now:👉 YouTube:

👉 Rumble: Link to Watch🎧 Podcast version is also on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

👇 Drop a comment and let me know what stood out to you most. And if you were encouraged by this episode, consider sharing it with a friend who needs to hear it.

See you next week with Garrett Ziegler, Founder of Marco Polo!Toni

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Before we jump into a recap of the podcast, I just want to wish you all a HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Next year on July 4th, we’ll be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Let the countdown begin!!

This week’s episode of the Audit The Vote Podcast came to you LIVE from the Patriot Academy campus in Fredericksburg, Texas—and it was 🔥 from start to finish.

Here’s what we covered:

🛡️ Behind-the-Scenes at Patriot AcademyFrom the culture of courage to the power of community, this campus is ground zero for rebuilding liberty from the inside out. Toni filmed from and gave us a sneak peek into Rick Green’s studio for his weekly show, The Tavern. You can watch a new release of that show every Tuesday night on PatriotU - www.patriotacademy.tv

📚 Rebuilding Liberty Course PreviewA new course JUST LAUNCHED on June 30th to equip ordinary citizens with extraordinary tools to stand up, speak out, and take action. Toni re-played the entire episode of week 1, and you can still join Patriot Academy’s national class for the remaining 3 weeks so you can see the rest of this empowering content. It’s not too late!

Here’s the link to register: https://www.patriotacademy.com/coach/register/10067

This course is going to be a game-changer for local leaders ready to reclaim our republic. It airs the next 3 Monday nights from 8pm -9:30pm ET.

🧭 Lead with Your StrengthsThe latest initiative from Audit The Vote to equip grassroots warriors with people skills, communication tools, and personality-based leadership training. If you're building a team, organizing a community, or stepping into leadership—you need this resource and it’s launching SOON!!

🎥 Missed it live? Watch the replay now or Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

🧭 Get Involved:

* Learn more about Patriot Academy:

https://www.patriotacademy.com

* Stay tuned for the launch of Lead with Your Strengths: A Personality Based Guide on Grassroots Organizing by Audit The Vote’s CEO, Toni Shuppe

* Support the election integrity fight in the CRUCIAL swing state of Pennsylvania: https://www.auditthevotepa.com/donations

🔥 Big Guests. Bold Truth. Don't Miss What's Coming.

This summer on the Audit The Vote Podcast we are STACKED with truth-tellers, trailblazers, and fighters who refuse to stay silent. Mark your calendars—because you won't want to miss a minute.🎯 Garrett Ziegler – Founder of Marco PoloThe man behind the Hunter Biden Laptop Report joins us to expose corruption, connect the dots, and talk about what’s next in the fight for transparency and accountability. 💻💥

📖 Amy Veno – Author of Miracle Baby: A 30-Day DevotionalA powerful story of faith, heartbreak, and hope. Amy shares how her own journey to motherhood led her to create a devotional that’s already encouraging women across the country. 🙏👶

🎬 Mike Smith – Former Hollywood stuntman & producer of Out of ShadowsFrom film sets to red pills, Mike went from mainstream entertainment to pulling back the curtain on the lies we've been fed. Hear his story—and his warning.

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This week’s episode of The Audit The Vote Podcast is one of the most personal and powerful ones we’ve done. I sat down with my longtime friend and J6 patriot Brad Bennett, a man who played a key role in waking me up in March 2020—and who later paid a heavy price for standing up for what he believed in.

We covered a lot in this episode—his full exoneration and pardon by President Trump, the emotional and spiritual toll of his unjust imprisonment, and the powerful story of how God used that trial to birth Man of Valor, Brad’s bold new mission to restore courage and character in American men. If you're looking for hope, truth, and raw authenticity—this is the one to watch.📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

🎙️ Full Video Episode:Watch on YouTube

🔗 Featured Resources & Links

📘 Pre-Order Brad's Book "Man of Valor"➡️ thevalorbook.com

👨‍👦 Support Brad’s Mission➡️ manofvalorus.com – Camps, community, and Christ-centered leadership for men

🕊️ Help Fund Funeral Expenses for PA J6 Patriot Bart Shively➡️ standinthegap.foundation/bart

📚 Rebuilding Liberty Course – Starts Monday @ 8pm ET➡️ patriotacademy.com/rebuildingliberty

🎧 Missed Last Week? Catch Episode 34 w/ Brandon Straka➡️ Watch here

📰 In This Episode:

* The moment Brad received a presidential pardon—and what that meant for his faith and future

* Why so many J6 stories are still being buried—and why we must be the ones to tell their stories

* A breakdown of the constitutionality of the recent Iran bombing with commentary from Patriot Academy’s Rick Green

* Reflections on the Lindell vs. Coomer trial and what it means for free speech moving forward

* A raw look at what many January 6 defendants are still going through and the hope that's carrying them forward

* A sneak peek at Brad’s upcoming book, Man of Valor—and how it’s more than just a story. It’s a call to courage.

🧨 One More ThingYes, my kids made a hilarious “poopy rolling contest” video—and I shared it at the end of the show 😅

👉 Subscribe, share, and if you believe in what we’re building, consider supporting the mission at AuditTheVotePA.com/donations

We’re not waiting on anyone to fix this.It’s up to us.

See you next week from Patriot Academy HQ in Fredericksburg, TX!

✊🏼 In the fight,Toni ShuppeCEO, Audit the Vote PAEast Coast Ambassador, Patriot AcademyFrom Mom to Patriot – Substack

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If you missed last night’s episode of The Audit The Vote Podcast, you missed a powerful conversation that was equal parts personal, political, and painfully honest.I sat down with Brandon Straka, founder of the #WalkAway Campaign, and we went deep. This wasn’t your typical fluff interview. This was real talk—about the journey, the backlash, the prison time, and yes… the controversy that has everyone whispering: What’s the deal between Straka and Presler?

💥 What We Covered:

🔹 Cancel Culture & J6:Brandon opens up about what it was like to go from viral sensation to federal target. The arrest. The fallout. The silence from so many "allies" on the right. It’s a sobering look at how quickly things can change—and who actually stands with you when they do.

🔹 #WalkAway 2.0After being silenced and censored, Brandon is back and rebuilding. We talked about what’s next for the movement and how he's moving forward in 2025 and beyond.

🔹 The Presler SituationLet’s just say: we didn’t dance around it. The growing divide inside the grassroots isn’t just frustrating—it’s dangerous. We broke it down, looked at where the messaging is going wrong, and why voters deserve the whole truth, not just the polished press-release version.

🔹 Why We Can’t Be SilentWhether you're a Brandon fan, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, you’ll want to hear what he had to say about the state of conservative activism—and why the most dangerous thing we can do is stay quiet.

🔁 My Take:

There’s a growing tension in this movement between the “just trust the system” crowd and those of us still daring to ask the hard questions. This conversation reminded me that the people who’ve been through the fire often have the clearest vision for what’s really at stake.

Brandon doesn’t pretend to be perfect—but he shows up. And in a world full of politicians, consultants, and social media influencers saying all the right things, that actually means something.

🎥 WATCH the full interview here:👉 Click to watch on YouTube

🎧 Podcast version dropped today on Spotify + Apple Podcasts

📬 If this episode hit home for you, share it. We need bold voices—and bold listeners—to turn this tide.See you next week!Toni

👉 Patriot Academy Upcoming Courses & Events

* NEW PATRIOT ACADEMY COURSE launches June 30th, 4 Week course - Rebuilding Liberty: Sign up here

* Leadership & Coach/MilVet Congress: Learn more

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