What happens when a nation drifts so far from its founding principles that it becomes America in name only? Dan Happel revisits a pivotal conversation first held before the 2024 election with Charles Cole—Army intelligence veteran, linguist, and author of America In Name Only.

In that earlier program, Cole warned that the U.S. was mirroring the same destructive collectivist patterns he saw firsthand in the Soviet Union. Now, a year and a half later—and after Donald Trump’s return to the White House—the question is urgent: are we witnessing a course correction, or merely new chaos in an already unstable system?

Drawing on Soviet history, Jacobin France, and decades of cultural “long march” infiltration, Cole and Happel explore how lawfare, cancel culture, and media propaganda are used to undermine liberty. Together with Michael “Badass Uncle Sam” Debar, the discussion links today’s prosecutions and political double standards to show trials of the past, exposes the swamp’s entrenched bureaucratic power, and warns of an approaching AI-driven surveillance state.

This redux episode forces us to ask: is Trump’s second presidency strong enough to pull America back from collapse, or are we still sliding toward a republic that exists only in name?

Historical collectivist regimes provide a roadmap for recognizing authoritarian drift in America.

Lawfare, propaganda, and cancel culture are recurring tools of political control.

Without accountability, corruption and treasonous acts will persist unchecked.

Grassroots action, education reform, and constitutional principles are essential for resistance.

Faith and moral grounding remain central to sustaining liberty.

Political labels (“liberal,” “progressive”) obscure deeper ideological agendas.

AI and surveillance infrastructure may entrench authoritarianism faster than past regimes.

Generational shifts and homeschooling could catalyze a cultural renewal.

AI & Palantir — How exactly is this being deployed in government contracts?

Election integrity — Beyond anecdotal examples, what structural reforms are achievable?

International parallels — How do current U.S. trends compare with EU/China governance?

Solutions — What realistic pathways exist for “accountability” without civil breakdown?

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Revisiting America In Name Only and parallels with Soviet history

Lawfare, gaslighting, and projection in modern politics

Gerrymandering hypocrisy & partisan power grabs

Cancel culture, monuments, and historical erasure

J6 compared to Soviet and Nazi show trials

Accountability, lawfare, and grand juries

Rhinos, populism, and grassroots state politics

Media propaganda then and now

The AI “electronic prison” and looming threats

Hope in homeschooling, younger generations, and grassroots action

Closing reflections: faith, resilience, and resisting collectivism

In this riveting episode of Connecting the Dots, Dan Happel welcomes Dr. Lee Merritt, “The Medical Rebel,” for an unflinching conversation about parasites at every level—from those invading the human body to the political parasites draining liberty.

Drawing from decades in medicine, Navy service, and wellness advocacy, Dr. Merritt challenges the official narratives on cancer, virology, and bio-warfare. She argues that parasites are a root cause of many modern diseases, deliberately ignored by mainstream science, while pharmaceutical cartels and governments use “medical technocracy” as a weapon of control.

The discussion ranges from suppressed research on cancer, military bio-labs, and parasitic manipulation of the brain, to practical advice for cleansing, resilience, and reclaiming health. More than a medical conversation, this episode frames the “parasite problem” as a metaphor for political corruption and globalist agendas—making the case that America needs a comprehensive cleanse to restore sovereignty, health, and freedom.

[00:00:00] Opening & framing parasites as metaphor and reality

[00:08:30] Dr. Merritt on Malone, mRNA origins, and counterintelligence

[00:21:15] Challenging Darwin, Enders, and scientific front men

[00:34:40] Truman Show parallels: fear as control mechanism

[00:47:10] Cancer, parasites, and suppressed medical science

[01:02:00] Operation White Coat, Plum Island, and bioweapon labs

[01:20:45] Toxoplasmosis, the brain, and hidden mental health drivers

[01:38:20] The art of bio-warfare: laws, deception, and suppression

[01:52:00] Parasites, cancer, and the sugar/vaccine connection

[02:12:15] Spiritual warfare, symbolism, and false science

[02:26:30] Practical parasite cleanse protocols & hope

“Most cancer research is largely a fraud—and parasites are at the root of it.” — Dr. Lee Merritt [01:05:00]

“The Truman Show isn’t a metaphor—it’s a blueprint for how fear keeps us trapped.” — Dan Happel [00:36:20]

“If proven science is systematically ignored, it cannot be by accident.” — Dr. Lee Merritt [01:40:00]

“Parasites aren’t just in our bodies—Big Pharma and corrupt politicians are the biggest parasites of all.” — Dan Happel [02:28:10]

Dr. Lee Merritt “Medical Rebel” — https://www.drleemerritt.com

Parasites may be a hidden root cause of cancer and chronic disease.

Government bio-labs and pharmaceutical interests suppress inconvenient science.

Fear of disease is weaponized to control populations (“Truman Show effect”).

Cancer research has historically camouflaged bio-warfare programs.

Practical parasite cleansing, diet, and detox are effective preventive strategies.

The suppression of parasitology reflects a broader agenda of population control.

Medical technocracy parallels political parasitism—both drain vitality from the people.

Spiritual warfare underpins scientific manipulation, symbolism reveals intent.

Verification — Independent replication of Merritt’s claims on parasites and cancer.

Policy — Why Congress continues to fund overseas bio-labs despite whistleblower evidence.

Public Health — Lack of mainstream parasite testing and treatment in U.S. medicine.

Spiritual Warfare — Role of ritual/occult influence in medical institutions.

Hollywood won’t touch these stories—so we’re putting them center stage. The 1A Film Festival is back with a hard-hitting lineup on propaganda, censorship, January 6th, legacy media, and the border crisis—plus filmmaker Q&As, red-carpet moments, awards, and special appearances. Can’t get to Texas? Grab the $25 livestream and watch from anywhere.

Why your ticket matters (and what you get):

Six feature presentations including The Trump I Know (Thayer), Line in the Sand (O’Keefe), Darkness by Design, Time of Deceit, America in the Dark: J6 Pardons & Big Tech Censorship, and Pardon Us — Justice for All.

Interactive experience: live filmmaker Q&A, panel discussions, and the crowd-favorite “Sing for Freedom.”

On-demand replay included—watch the entire event afterward at your own pace.

Bonus access: your 2025 pass unlocks the entire 2024 festival library (12 films + Q&As). Host a watch party at home, your church, or civic group—one pass covers the room.

Support independent filmmakers: your purchase directly helps the creators who risked a lot to tell these stories.

Prefer the full in-person experience? There’s a limited-seat dinner-theater option at the historic Texan Theater in Greenville, TX. For everyone else, the livestream is the easiest way to watch, think, and act—together.

Get your pass: 1AFilmFest.com

Humor as a weapon against absurdity in politics and culture.  When the world seems upside-down, sometimes the only way to stay sane is to laugh at the madness. Dan Happel sits down with Jericho Green — activist, critic, and unapologetic truth-teller from California — for a raw conversation on the absurdities of modern life. From political hypocrisy and cultural decay to the Marxist drift of academia, this episode pulls no punches.

We connect the dots between humor and resistance — how irony cuts through propaganda, why calling out the ridiculous can shift perspectives, and what happens when a society loses its sense of irony altogether.

In This Episode... (and more!)

Why irony has been purged from modern academia.

How political “underachievers” thrive in government.

The hypocrisy of limousine liberals and neocons.

Humor as a tool to disarm propaganda.

The danger of citizens losing their sense of reality.

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https://danhappel.com/chlorine-dioxide-mms-parasite-theory/

Is the real cure for many “viral” diseases already known — and suppressed? In this episode, Dan Happel speaks with Mark Grenon about the origins of chlorine dioxide as a global health movement, its success stories, and the powerful interests trying to silence it.

How many diseases listed as viruses are actually caused by parasites, and easily cured with inexpensive anti-parasitic compounds? Unbiased scientific research is proving that many common diseases claimed as viruses are actually parasitic infestations that can be inexpensively and easily cured though well-known parasite cleanses.

In fact, a growing body of evidence shows that many known diseases including some forms of cancer can be cured in this manner when treated early. But don't hold your breath that this medical revelation is going to be forthcoming to the public without a battle royale against Big Pharma and their political minions in Deep State America.

After-all, pharmaceutical drugs are a multi-trillion dollar global behemoth providing a multibillion dollar cash cow for conformist doctors and greedy politicians willing to support the Big Pharma narrative.

Is justice being served or is the financial muscle of Big Pharma and political insiders perverting due process and killing millions needlessly as they hide the truth about low cost cures to many diseases?

Highlights:

The parasitic root of many so-called viral diseases

How chlorine dioxide protocols spread to over 135 countries

The political imprisonment of Mark Grenon and his sons

Big Pharma’s economic and political incentives to suppress affordable cures

The future of grassroots medical self-reliance

Full Links:

Mark Grenon — https://www.printshopcentral.com/bookstore/book/-imagine-a-world-without-dis-ease-is-it-possible-volume-one

Chlorine Dioxide Documentary — https://danhappel.com/chlorine-dioxide-mms-parasite-theory/

The Universal Antidote — https://theuniversalantidote.com/

The One A Film Fest unites truth-tellers, filmmakers, and freedom advocates to challenge propaganda, expose the lies, and defend American values through powerful storytelling. At the heart of the festival is a mission bigger than movies—it’s about building a single force strong enough to confront censorship and reshape the narrative.

In this episode, Dan Happel takes you inside the conversations, collaborations, and convictions driving this growing movement. From behind-the-scenes alliances at the Red Pill Expo to the festival’s bold “Propaganda & Censorship” theme, hear how Christian, Constitutional, Conservative media makers are working together to create an alternative storytelling powerhouse. It’s not just about watching films—it’s about arming yourself with truth, exposing the lies, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with patriots to defend American values.

Guests

David Summerall (mentioned, joins later) – Carpenter, filmmaker, and J6 advocate; creator of “Pardon Us” and “The American Gulag Chronicles.”

Michael “Badass Uncle Sam” DeBar – Street activist, podcaster, and outspoken political commentator (appears in early conversation with Dan about activism and education).

Numerous filmmakers and activists referenced, including Adam Riva, J6 family members, and special guests Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes planned for the 2025 festival.

Dan shares how G. Edward Griffin invited him to help at the Tulsa event.

Emphasis on education over fear—truth as the antidote to chaos.

Recognition of grassroots educators like Michael DeBar and their influence.

Second annual event set for August 23, 2025 at the Texan Theater in Greenville, Texas (in-person + livestream).

Focus this year: “PC – Propaganda and Censorship” as twin threats to truth.

Featured film: “Pardon Us” – David Summerall’s final January 6th project.

Mission: Promote Christian, Constitutional, Conservative content as an alternative to left-leaning media.

Encouragement for watch parties, church events, and grassroots sharing.

Films document the true timeline of January 6th, the deaths that occurred, and the ongoing fight for prisoners’ rights.

Discussion of the Pardon of Innocence model used for General Flynn, adapted for J6ers.

Censorship framed as a deliberate strategy to silence truth; propaganda as the other side of the coin.

Proposal to integrate One A Film Fest content into Red Pill University and similar platforms for a coordinated education effort.

Call for collaboration among like-minded media projects to create a “powerhouse of information.”

Dan’s “Why fight City Hall when you can be City Hall?” challenge—ordinary citizens must run for local boards, influence governance, and support truth-tellers financially if they can’t participate directly.

Importance of holding all leaders accountable, including Donald Trump, while supporting good actions.

Tamara’s background in political activism since 2015; early connection to David Summerall through pro-Trump online networks.

Anecdotes about past Red Pill Expo speakers like Harriet Hageman and the impact of personal connections in movement building.

Long-term vision: Make the One A Film Fest the “Sundance of the Right” for Christian, Constitutional, Conservative creators.

Expand into educational curricula for teaching accurate January 6th history and constitutional principles.

Continue integrating new guests, filmmakers, and activists into the movement.

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Pastor Spear shares his bold stance during COVID, refusing to close his church or enforce mandates, while Garner warns about the rise of globalism, Marxism, AI, and transhumanism — all part of a broader effort to replace God with man.

This conversation dives deep into:

Why America’s founding principles are rooted in God-given rights

The Johnson Amendment and how it muzzled churches

Silence as complicity — biblical examples from Esther to Paul

Courageous pastoral leadership in a politically hostile culture

Immigration, cultural division, and the erosion of sovereignty

The prophetic connection between current events and biblical end times

How AI, transhumanism, and UN Agenda 2030 threaten human purpose

Why now is a golden moment for the church to rise and be a voice of hope

If you believe in faith, freedom, and standing firm in truth — this is an episode you can’t miss.

Guests:

Pastor Bruce Spear – Crosspoint Church, Missoula, Montana

Charles Garner – Author of Beyond Expectations, Profiles from Paul, and It’s Not Adam’s Fault

Godly America, Pastor Bruce Spear, Charles Garner, Dan Happel, Connecting the Dots, unalienable rights, Johnson Amendment, pastoral courage, COVID church closures, Marxism, globalism, AI, transhumanism, UN Agenda 2030, prophecy, biblical worldview, Christian witness, America’s founding principles

https://danhappel.com/holocaust-to-israel-today-rabbi-rosenberg/

Rabbi Rosenberg draws chilling parallels between 1930s Europe and the cultural, political, and spiritual landscape of today—from the silence of Jewish leadership and the betrayal of liberal institutions to the rise of candidates like Zohran Mamdani, whose ideology echoes dangerous historical patterns.

The conversation explores:

The Holocaust's legacy and why survivors stayed silent for decades

How antisemitic ideology is repackaged today in politics, academia, and media

The unspoken influence of radical Islam and foreign funding on Western institutions

The spiritual war behind hatred of Israel and the Jewish people

The Iranian regime’s apocalyptic worldview and its threat to world peace

Why Jewish voters, rabbis, and federations must wake up before it’s too late

“You don’t rely on others to protect you. You protect yourself.”

This is more than a history lesson. It’s a mirror held up to the present moment.

🔗 Books by Rabbi Rosenberg available on Amazon

https://danhappel.com/dead-cows-environmentalism-globalist-agenda/

The conversation quickly expands into a hard-hitting exposé on environmentalism as a political weapon, the rise of fascism disguised as “sustainability,” and how Big Government destroyed family farms, independent energy, and American self-reliance. From the Federal Reserve’s creation to windmill subsidies, from burning pallets to the truth about the Dust Bowl, this unscripted episode connects the dots you’re not supposed to see.

This episode wasn't just about corrupt environmental policy or fake Republicans—it was, at its core, a warning about what happens when ordinary people surrender control of local resources, land, and decision-making to distant authorities, expert classes, and NGOs.

Dan and Mark walk through decades of examples:

Farmers being paid to kill livestock

Hydropower being dismantled

Environmental stewardship twisted into authoritarianism

“Conservative” leaders pushing globalist programs

The illusion of left vs. right while the system expands in both directions

The deeper takeaway is that when citizens no longer understand or defend their local, hands-on relationship with the land, the Constitution, and their communities, it creates a vacuum—one that will be filled by centralized technocrats and global planners.

That loss of responsibility paves the way for:

Agenda 21

ESG mandates

The destruction of family farming

Technocratic energy policy

Surveillance under the guise of “sustainability”

The elites aren’t winning because they’re stronger.

https://danhappel.com/seek-truth-hold-traitors-accountable/

Trent Leisy, COO of the American Rights Alliance, joins to lay bare the weaponization of the legal system against patriots, parents, whistleblowers, and truth-tellers. From the unjust targeting of Tina Peters and James O’Keefe to the heartbreaking case of Shana Gabriel, who was criminally charged for protecting her own child from radical gender ideology, Americans are witnessing a blatant assault on natural rights and due process.

In the second half, Dr. Henry Makow, historian and author of the Illuminati book series, exposes the deeply embedded networks of power—Zionism, Freemasonry, and technocratic globalism—that are dismantling Western civilization from within. He traces a coordinated campaign to erase God, destroy the family, and enslave humanity through endless wars, propaganda, and engineered crises.

The global elites do not fear elections, they fear an informed and morally grounded citizenry. The hour is late, and silence is complicity.

Key Topics:

Lawfare and political persecution in the United States

Parental rights vs. state-driven gender ideology

Election integrity and the persecution of whistleblowers

The spiritual roots of the globalist agenda

Controlled opposition, QAnon, and the danger of passive patriotism

Zionism, Chabad influence, and the war against national sovereignty

The moral and constitutional imperative of citizen action

Illuminati: The Cult that Hijacked the World – by Dr. Henry Makow

A foundational book that claims to expose the hidden hand of Freemasonry, Zionism, and secret societies behind global control mechanisms.

Illuminati Volume II: Deceit and Seduction – by Dr. Henry Makow

Follow-up to the first volume, expanding on globalist tactics and psychological manipulation.

Satanic Protocols of Zion: Updated & Annotated Version – Referenced but not clearly titled

Makow refers to an updated version of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, claiming it outlines current strategies of elite domination. (Controversial and often criticized; Makow presents it as predictive literature.)

https://www.americanrights.org/

Trent Leisy’s legal nonprofit that defends whistleblowers, election integrity advocates, and parents targeted by ideological lawfare.

https://www.henrymakow.com/

Dr. Makow’s personal site featuring articles, essays, and archived books related to globalism, Freemasonry, Zionism, and conspiratorial geopolitics.