Ghost unpacks the latest global power plays, starting with Russia’s surprising move to recognize the Taliban government and its pledge to support Afghanistan in fighting terrorism and drug trafficking. He ties this shift to Trump’s Doha Agreement and exposes how U.S. interventions fueled the opium trade and destabilized the region. From there, Ghost examines Afghanistan’s central role in pipeline politics, Pakistan’s decades-long entanglement with U.S. intelligence, and the broader fight over Eurasian sovereignty. The episode then pivots to Trump’s dominance in Ukraine peace talks, his tariffs strategy, and Europe’s fragile position in the conflict. Ghost also breaks down U.S. influence operations in Greenland, Denmark’s pushback, and the Pentagon’s plan to shift Greenland into NORTHCOM, raising questions about sovereignty and strategy in the Arctic. Wrapping up with Venezuela, he analyzes Maduro’s standoff with Trump’s naval buildup, narco-subs, and the coming showdown with cartels. Packed with sharp analysis, historical context, and bold predictions, this episode shows how sovereignty and geopolitics are colliding worldwide.

Jon Herold wraps up the week with sharp analysis and a touch of humor, starting with gold’s historic surge as foreign banks now hold more gold than U.S. Treasuries for the first time since 1996. He unpacks Trump’s latest executive actions, including making federal architecture “beautiful again,” exempting national security agencies from collective bargaining, and cutting off federal grants for lobbying. The big headline is Trump’s use of a rare “pocket rescission” to cancel nearly $5 billion in foreign aid, a move that hasn’t been attempted since 1977. Herold also covers Trump canceling Kamala Harris’s Secret Service protection, deporting Guatemalan children, and canceling offshore wind subsidies. RFK Jr.’s investigation into SSRIs and hormone treatments in connection with transgender school shooters sparks further debate, while chatter about JD Vance as Trump’s successor draws skepticism. Packed with cultural asides, community updates, and even a Soft Disclosure shout-out, this episode blends heavy policy with Badlands banter.

CannCon and Chris Paul kick off the Friday show with laughs over fantasy football before diving into breaking news. They unpack Trump’s firing of CDC Director Susan Meneris, the mass resignations that followed, and RFK Jr.’s launch of the “Vaccine Integrity Project,” questioning its real purpose. The hosts expose how the media spins school shootings into trauma ops, connecting SSRIs, transgender ideology, and intelligence manipulation to a wider agenda. They then shift to geopolitics and economics, covering Trump’s clever play on Chinese student visas, Nvidia’s deal to pay the U.S. government for China chip sales, and how America is decoupling from globalist dependencies. From Kamala Harris’ fundraising flop and lost Secret Service detail, to Exxon’s quiet talks with Russia and AI-driven cybercrime, the episode delivers sharp analysis, skepticism, and humor all the way to the close.

CannCon and Alpha Warrior open this episode with laughs, cold plunges, and sponsor shout-outs before diving into the buzz around Brad Zerbo’s Codex 9/11 documentary and the suspicious timing of mainstream outlets like CBS and Tucker Carlson jumping into 9/11 coverage. They call out weak “debunks” of the film and stress the need for accountability when challenging Badlands research. From there, the conversation shifts to deeper questions about intelligence agencies, false flags, and the manipulation of vulnerable individuals through AI-driven recruitment, echoing modern-day MK Ultra tactics. The hosts also wrestle with solutions to America’s school shooting crisis, debating armed veterans, teacher gun safes, and innovative security systems designed by law enforcement vets. With sharp takes, humor, and personal stories, including Disney tunnel secrets and Club 33 rumors, this episode balances heavy geopolitical analysis with unfiltered banter that makes The SITREP a Badlands favorite.

Frankie Val, Adel Nero, and Zak “RedPill78” Paine tackle the disturbing details of the Minneapolis church shooting, exposing the shooter’s trans identity, manifesto, and ties to a dark subculture that idolizes mass killers. They rip apart mainstream media spin that tries to mask the real issues, pointing instead to mental illness, SSRIs, and the dangers of gender ideology pushed on kids. The hosts discuss RFK Jr.’s call to investigate psychotropic drugs, the CDC shake-ups under Trump, and how decades of Big Pharma corruption have destabilized public health. From Fort Bragg’s “dead wife summer” tied to anti-malarial drugs, to homeopathic alternatives buried by Rockefeller medicine, the episode is a raw, unflinching look at how greed and lies have poisoned society. They close with Trump’s crackdown on crime in D.C., Kash Patel labeling the attack domestic terrorism, and Tulsi Gabbard’s revelations about 2020 election “burn bags,” weaving it all into a bigger picture of cultural decay and a fight for accountability.

Frankie Val welcomes guest J Gulinello for a sharp, candid conversation on health, media narratives, and government failure. They dig into the shocking statistics of chronic illness in America, the pharmaceutical industry’s stranglehold, and the lack of nutritional education in medical schools. With biting humor, they take on the media’s “experts,” expose how industries profit from sickness, and reflect on COVID-era lies that cracked open public trust. Alongside the heavy analysis are lighter moments, from fitness challenges to personal stories, plus listener call-ins that highlight how trauma, poor parenting, and overmedication shape society. It’s a mix of unfiltered critique and real-world perspective that challenges the status quo while keeping the conversation raw and human.

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Jon Herold takes listeners through a packed news day, starting with his personal connection to the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting and a call to shift focus toward mental health solutions. He covers the massive success of Brad Zerbo’s Codex 9/11 screenings and announces upcoming Badlanders meetups, before diving into major headlines. Topics include D.C.’s 87% drop in carjackings under Trump’s surge, German investigators pinning Nord Stream sabotage on Ukrainian operatives (while Herold points back to Seymour Hersh’s CIA reporting), and Trump slamming gerrymandering in Utah. He also breaks down Judicial Watch’s lawsuit over secret surveillance of Trump advisor Michael Caputo, the FDA ending COVID vaccine emergency authorizations, the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarres, and Trump’s Middle East talks with Jared Kushner and Tony Blair. Economic updates, Fed drama, and Trump’s possible plan for a pre-midterm GOP convention round out this sharp and fast-moving episode.

CannCon and Alpha Warrior tackle the aftermath of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, breaking down the shooter’s background, manifesto, and disturbing ties to cultural and pharmaceutical influences. They highlight how false flag narratives don’t mean “fake,” but point to deeper agendas, from SSRIs and MK Ultra-style manipulation to media-driven propaganda. The hosts compare coverage across CNN, MSNBC, and Fox, exposing how emotional storytelling buries evidence and fuels control agendas. Beyond the tragedy, they dive into Trump’s policies, from ending cashless bail to D.C. crime crackdowns, and debate policing, community pride, and the economics of crime reduction. With sharp back-and-forth, personal anecdotes, and even fantasy football smack talk, the episode blends heavy analysis with the irreverent energy that makes Badlands Daily a staple.

Brad Zerbo breaks down the tragic Minneapolis church shooting carried out by Robert “Robin” Westman. He digs into the shooter’s background, disturbing videos, and manifestos, connecting the dots to a bigger pattern of mental illness, drugs, hormones, and propaganda fueling these attacks. Brad also highlights the twisted online reactions that actually praised the violence and asks why the media and authorities keep ignoring the real problems. Heavy stuff, but an important case study in how broken our culture has become.