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  • Interview: Rep. Marlin Stutzman Talks Budget Deal, SAVE Act, and Voter Rolls

    In this episode of The Burning Truth, Rep. Marlin Stutzman joins Casey Hendrickson to unpack the confusing numbers behind the recent budget deal, explain why the SAVE Act was critical, and discuss state-led efforts to clean up voter rolls. He also comments on the stock market's rise, $5 trillion in new trade and investments since January 20, and growing concerns about China ramping up fentanyl exports in retaliation for tariffs.

     

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    15 min
  • Cartel Chaos, AI Dangers & Society’s Decline Uncovered | April 14 - Hour 2

    In Hour 2 of The Burning Truth with Casey Hendrickson, we break down three major stories that reveal the deepening cracks in society. From a concert turned riot over a Mexican artist’s refusal to glorify cartels, to the growing moral rot of our culture, and the dangers of unchecked AI technology—Casey tackles it all with bold honesty. Plus, we dive into Netflix's AI-powered search experiment and what it means for tech, privacy, and manipulation.

    🎤 Chaos Erupts After Artist Refuses to Glorify Cartels

    A Mexican concert spirals out of control when the performing artist refuses to sing cartel-glorifying music.

    • Artist took a principled stand against narco-culture

    • Audience reacted violently, exposing society’s deeper rot

    • Highlights growing concern over cultural normalization of violence

    🧨 Taking a stand comes with risk—but silence comes with a cost.

    🧠 Casey Breaks Down Degeneracy and the AI Threat

    Casey calls out the cultural decay infecting our institutions, entertainment, and values, while raising alarm bells on AI’s rapid infiltration into daily life.

    • Tech developments are outpacing ethical guidelines

    • AI is being normalized while dangers go ignored

    • Society's descent into moral relativism is no coincidence

    ⚠️ What we normalize today shapes the world we live in tomorrow.

    📺 Netflix Testing AI-Powered Search—Should You Be Worried?

    Netflix is experimenting with an AI-powered search tool. While some are excited, Casey isn’t buying the hype.

    • AI can subtly guide viewer behavior and preferences

    • Raises red flags about content curation and algorithmic bias

    • Yet another layer of Big Tech trying to shape thought

    🔍 It’s not just about what you want to watch—it’s about what they want you to think.

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    36 min
  • Trump, MS-13 Clash & NYC Helicopter Crash Unpacked | April 14 - Hour 1

    In Hour 1 of The Burning Truth with Casey Hendrickson, we unpack the latest headlines—from a deadly NYC helicopter crash that forced a major tour company to shut down immediately, to President Trump’s public stand against media narratives surrounding MS-13 and immigration policy. Plus, Trump delivers a powerful message recognizing the start of Holy Week, calling the resurrection of Christ a moment that “forever changed history.”

    🚁 NYC Helicopter Tour Operator Grounded After Fatal Crash

    A helicopter tour company in NYC is being forced to cease operations immediately after a tragic crash involving one of their aircraft.

    • Fatalities have been confirmed

    • The operator has been under scrutiny for previous safety violations

    • FAA and NTSB investigations are underway

    ✈️ Safety must be more than a slogan—it must be policy.

    🙏 Trump Honors Holy Week and the Power of Resurrection

    President Trump issued a strong message of faith as Holy Week began:

    “History was forever changed by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”

    • A bold and unapologetic Christian message from the former president

    • Resonated strongly with Evangelicals and faith communities

    • Notably ignored or downplayed by mainstream media outlets

    🕊️ Trump’s recognition of Easter week contrasts sharply with today’s culture wars.

    ⚔️ MS-13 Deportation Controversy: El Salvador Says "No Deal"

    A diplomatic firestorm erupted after El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele told Trump he would not send back a suspected MS-13 gang member:

    • Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was previously deported to El Salvador

    • El Salvador now refuses to return him to the U.S.

    • Trump advisor Stephen Miller slams DOJ and the media narrative

    🎯 DOJ, Trump Team, and the Media Battle Over Deportation

    Top Trump aide Stephen Miller accused the DOJ of sabotaging the administration’s immigration enforcement.

    • DOJ claimed the deportation was an "accident"

    • Courts have “no authority” to force El Salvador to return Garcia

    • Miller ripped CNN and other outlets for misleading coverage

    📺 Trump's cabinet even took turns mocking CNN during Bukele's visit.

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    35 min
  • Indiana SB1 Hikes Taxes, Federal Judge Blocks ID Law | April 9 - Hour 3

    In Hour 3 of The Burning Truth with Casey Hendrickson, we expose how Indiana’s SB1 is more than it seems—revealing a sneaky income tax hike set to hit in 2028. We break down the revised Local Income Tax (LIT) structure and what it means for Hoosiers. Elsewhere, a federal judge blocks Arkansas’ Digital ID law, raising questions about surveillance and civil liberties. And in the lighter side of the news, KFC launches chicken-flavored toothpaste, and the media loses it over Trump’s plan for a patriotic parade to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.

    🏛️ Indiana’s SB1: Hidden Income Tax Hike for Hoosiers

    Indiana Senate Bill 1 (SB1) is being promoted as “tax reform,” but it’s a bait-and-switch income tax increase with changes beginning in 2028.

    New LIT (Local Income Tax) Structure Highlights:

    • Total max LIT rate for counties: 2.9%

    • Counties may impose:

      1. Up to 1.2% for general purposes

      2. Up to 0.4% for fire and EMS

      3. Up to 0.2% for nonmunicipal civil units

      4. Up to 1.2% for eligible cities/towns

    • Municipal LIT rate of up to 1.2% for towns with over 3,500 people

    • These rates will apply only to residents within the taxing municipalities

    📌 What this means: Higher local tax burdens are coming—disguised as reform.

    🦷 KFC Launches Chicken-Flavored Toothpaste

    Yes, you read that right. KFC is debuting a fried chicken-flavored toothpaste.

    • It's unclear if it’s real or a PR stunt, but it’s definitely making waves online

    • Netizens are divided: "Genius marketing" or "Why does this exist?"

    🍗 Either way, it’s finger-lickin’ bizarre.

    ⚖️ Judge Blocks Arkansas’ Digital ID Law

    A federal judge halted Arkansas' controversial Digital ID law, which required age verification and identity checks on social media.

    Key details:

    • Law struck down over privacy and constitutional concerns

    • Arkansas lawmakers quickly draft a revised version with:

      • Digital ID requirements

      • VPN restrictions for age checks

    🛑 Is this about protecting kids—or controlling the internet?

    🎖️ Media Spins Trump’s Army Parade as “Authoritarian”

    President Trump plans a 250th birthday parade for the U.S. Army, but the media—specifically The Hill—tries to frame it as militaristic overreach.

    • Legacy media outlets use clickbait to trigger outrage

    • Casey breaks down the parade’s real purpose: patriotism, not posturing

    🇺🇸 Apparently, celebrating the Army’s history is now controversial—if Trump’s involved.

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    36 min
  • DOJ Drops Trump Assassination Bombshell, COVID Report Hidden | April 9 - Hour 2

    In this explosive hour of The Burning Truth with Casey Hendrickson, we break down shocking new DOJ revelations about Trump’s would-be assassin, a disturbing survey showing over half of leftists believe violence against Trump is justified, and Senator Schumer’s silence on attacks against Tesla customers. Meanwhile, the Biden administration buries a report on early U.S. COVID cases linked to the Wuhan Military Games—until the Trump administration quietly publishes it. Plus, James O’Keefe gets his iPhones back after three years, and government waste hits new heights with $4.6 billion spent on federal furniture for remote workers.

    🚨 DOJ Reveals Plot to Kill Trump

    • DOJ releases stunning new info on Trump’s attempted assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh

    • Details expose gaps in domestic terror response

    • Raises questions about media silence on left-wing political violence

    📊 Survey: 55% of Leftists Say Killing Trump Is Justifiable

    • Poll finds majority of self-identified leftists think violence against Trump is acceptable

    • Casey dives into the normalization of assassination culture on the Left

    • What this means for 2024 and political discourse

    ⚠️ Schumer Silent on Attacks Against Tesla Customers

    • Senator Chuck Schumer refuses to condemn attacks on Tesla stores and customers

    • Criticizes Elon Musk for exposing government fraud

    • Hypocrisy on full display as violence is tolerated when politically convenient

    🧬 Biden Buried Report on Early COVID Cases

    • Congressional report on 2019 Wuhan Military Games was hidden by the Biden administration

    • Required by law to be public by 2022 but only surfaced after Trump team posted it quietly

    • Raises alarms over transparency and potential cover-up

    📱 James O’Keefe Gets iPhones Back After 3 Years

    • FBI finally returns iPhones seized from James O’Keefe

    • Massive First Amendment lawsuit in the works

    • Another example of targeted action against conservative journalists

    💸 Government Spends $4.6 Billion on Furniture for Remote Workers

    • Since 2021, federal agencies have blown $4.6 billion on office furniture

    • Most employees are still working from home

    • More proof of unchecked waste and abuse in D.C.

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    35 min
  • It's Time To Make China Pay | April 9 - Hour 1

    In Hour 1 of The Burning Truth, Casey Hendrickson unpacks President Trump’s aggressive 125% tariff on China while pausing all other tariffs for 90 days. Business mogul Kevin O’Leary lays out why Trump’s approach is strategic and smart, even as the media scrambles to grasp the basics of “The Art of the Deal.” MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough fumbles live as the stock market surges and Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly calls out media ignorance. Plus, Casey highlights how the U.S. holds the upper hand over Beijing in this latest trade standoff.

    💰 Trump’s 125% Tariff on China: Strategy Over Emotion

    • Trump immediately raises China’s tariff to 125%

    • All other tariffs paused for 90 days

    • @SecScottBessent: “We are going down to a 10% baseline tariff, and China will be raised 125% due to their insistence on escalation”

    • Kevin O’Leary explains why this isn’t reckless—it’s leverage

    📉 China Responds: Tariff Retaliation Hits 84%

    • China quickly raises U.S. tariffs to 84%

    • Escalation begins—but Xi may be bluffing

    • Why Beijing has more to lose in this economic showdown

    📺 Media Confusion: MSNBC Caught Off Guard

    • MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough struggles live to explain the market rebound

    • The press stunned by positive reaction to Trump’s move

    • Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt:

      “Many of you in the media clearly missed The Art of the Deal”

    🧠 The Art of the Deal: What the Media Doesn’t Understand

    • Trump’s actions follow a clear negotiation playbook

    • Strategic pressure paired with temporary tariff pause shows intent, not chaos

    • Media narrative falls apart as markets rally in confidence

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    36 min
  • IRS Loopholes, Trump’s Win & China Bans Hollywood | April 8 - Hour 3

    In Hour 3 of The Burning Truth, Casey Hendrickson breaks down a bombshell DOGE report revealing millions of illegal immigrants received Social Security numbers, Medicaid, and in some cases, voter registration under Biden. He revisits explosive whistleblower claims showing the IRS knowingly accepted fake documents, costing taxpayers billions. SCOTUS delivers a win for Trump by blocking an activist judge’s demand to rehire fired federal workers. Meanwhile, China threatens to ban American films, Trump trolls Democrat senators, and sci-fi turns real with memes of a resurrected dire wolf and Kawasaki’s wild robohorse.

    🧾 DOGE Report: Illegals Given SSNs, Medicaid & Voting Access

    • DOGE reveals millions of illegal immigrants have received:

      • Social Security numbers

      • Medicaid benefits

      • Voter registration

    • Raises major election integrity and border security concerns

    🔍 IRS Whistleblower Flashback: Fake Docs and Tax Refunds

    • IRS agents admit to knowingly processing fake documents

    • Illegals using ITINs and purchased SSNs to file taxes

    • Massive tax loophole allows billions in credits—often more than legal citizens receive

    “Does the IRS know that’s not your Social Security number?”
    “Of course. I think that the IRS, they know.” —Jose & Maria

    ⚖️ SCOTUS Blocks Radical Judge’s Order Against Trump

    • Supreme Court halts lower court ruling forcing Trump to rehire fired federal workers

    • Major legal victory against judicial overreach

    • Trump trolls Democrat senators celebrating with the Dodgers—hilarity ensues

    🎬 China Escalates: Hollywood in Panic Mode

    • China threatens to ban American films as trade tensions heat up

    • Hollywood’s silence on China comes back to bite

    • The entertainment industry braces for massive financial losses

    🐺 Sci-Fi Turns Real: RoboHorses and Dire Wolf Memes

    • Kawasaki unveils a rideable RoboHorse—straight out of a sci-fi movie

    • A company claims to have resurrected the dire wolf using ancient DNA

    • Internet responds with memes galore—Casey shares his favorites

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    36 min
  • Illegal Immigration, MS-13, and Healthcare Politics | April 8 - Hour 2

    In this hour of The Burning Truth, Casey Hendrickson dives into the escalating crises surrounding illegal immigration, shocking failures in the U.S. justice system, and a new political twist in healthcare choices. From an Obama-appointed judge ordering the return of an MS-13 gang leader to the DHS collaborating with the IRS to track millions of undocumented individuals, the corruption runs deep. Meanwhile, an Illinois teacher is accused of horrific abuse, and Sen. Ron Johnson demands answers on COVID vaccine safety data.

    🧨 Judge Orders MS-13 Gang Leader Returned to the U.S.

    An Obama-appointed judge stunned the public by demanding a previously deported MS-13 leader be brought back to the United States. Casey breaks down:

    • Why this ruling endangers communities

    • The political implications of activist judges

    • What it means for future deportation cases

    🕵️ DHS Taps IRS to Track Illegal Immigrants

    In a quietly alarming development, Department of Homeland Security officials are now asking the IRS to use tax data to locate up to 7 million illegal immigrants.

    • Raises major questions about data privacy and enforcement

    • Could set a precedent for federal overreach

    • Undermines the Biden administration’s narrative on immigration

    📣 Illegal Immigration Activism on Full Display

    During a pro-illegal immigration rally in DC, one activist openly admitted to being in the country illegally—and proudly declared she is “unafraid.”

    • Signals the breakdown of immigration law enforcement

    • Encourages illegal presence with no accountability

    • Casey calls out the systemic failure of border policy

    🚨 ICE Arrests Alien Deported 39 Times

    Yes, you read that right: 39 deportations. **ICE has arrested a criminal alien previously deported nearly 40 times—and he keeps coming back.

    • Why the system is broken beyond belief

    • The cost to U.S. taxpayers and communities

    • What real immigration reform should look like

    🏥 Politics Now Influencing Doctor Selection

    A new report shows that more Americans are now choosing doctors based on political alignment. Casey explores:

    • How medicine is being politicized

    • The danger of ideology over expertise

    • What this trend means for the future of healthcare

    💉 Sen. Johnson Demands Vaccine Transparency

    Senator Ron Johnson is pressing COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers for full transparency on safety records and clinical trial data.

    • Could force long-awaited accountability

    • Pushback from Big Pharma expected

    • How the public can benefit from true medical transparency

    📱 Disturbing Abuse Case in Illinois

    An Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student—and kept a memoir of it on her phone.

    • Details from shocking court documents

    • Why teacher-student abuse cases are rising

    • The failures in vetting and oversight in public education

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    37 min
  • Trump’s 104% Tariff Tsunami Shakes Global Markets | April 8 - Hour 1

    In Hour 1 of The Burning Truth, Casey Hendrickson dives into the global shockwave triggered by Trump’s aggressive 104% tariff on China. From fast-fashion panic to stock market surges, Casey breaks it all down. Meanwhile, attention shifts to Afghanistan, where a mysterious U.S. military flight sparks rumors that the Taliban may have surrendered Bagram Air Base—rumors they quickly deny. It’s geopolitics, economic warfare, and military intrigue, all in one jam-packed hour.

    💸 Trump Unleashes 104% Tariff on China

    • Trump goes all-in with a 104% tariff, calling it a “reciprocal” trade policy

    • No delays or walk-backs—just bold economic warfare

    • China and Hong Kong stock markets plunge in response

    📈 Markets Rally with Japan and South Korea Talks

    • Despite China’s retaliation, U.S. markets rally

    • Trump opens negotiations with Japan and South Korea

    • Could this shift the balance in the Indo-Pacific?

    👗 Fast-Fashion Fans Freak Out

    • The tariffs hit cheap online shopping hard

    • One user laments: “I can’t order 100 pieces of junk for $15?”

    • Casey explains how tariffs are forcing Americans to rethink consumption

    🛫 Mystery Flight to Afghanistan: What’s Going On at Bagram?

    • U.S. military plane lands in Afghanistan, sparking online speculation

    • Some reports suggest the Taliban handed Bagram Air Base back to the U.S.

    • Trump previously voiced interest in reclaiming the airfield

    • Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid denies the handover, calling the claims “propaganda”

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    36 min

About The Burning Truth

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The Burning Truth, hosted by Casey Hendrickson, is a radio talk show host on 95.3 MNC in South Bend, IN, 101.9/1340 MNC Nation in Elkhart, IN and 92.3/1190 WOWO in Fort Wayne, IN.