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Friend Speaks Out on Crypto Prodigy’s Mysterious Death

June 17, 2026 No Comments

Crypto Casualty: Blockchain Prodigy Washed Ashore Near Epstein Territory; Friend Speaks Out In his controversial book Sacrificing Humanity: The UFO is a Portent of Nuclear War, inventor, entrepreneur, and researcher Indy Pederson argues that a small network of powerful elites has maintained its dominance not through innovation, but through manipulation, control, and the suppression of disruptive thinkers. Now Pederson is bringing forward what he believes may be one of the most personal and compelling examples

Iranian Resistance 100,000 Strong in Paris

June 17, 2026 No Comments

6 Figures: Paris Crunches Numbers of Protesters and Iranian Mullahs Don’t like the Math The numbers are climbing. Paris is quickly becoming ground zero for more than 100,000 people to call for an end to the Iranian Regime, just one day after the Peace Treaty is signed in Geneva, Switzerland. As thousands of Iranians from across Europe, North America, and Scandinavia converge on Paris this week, one message is becoming impossible to ignore: the future

Iran Resistance Members Available on Paris

June 16, 2026 No Comments

Geneva Tailwind: One Day After Switzerland Signing, Paris Amplifies Iran’s Call for Change There is a strong tailwind from Geneva to Paris expected this weekend. As Washington and Tehran prepare to formalize a historic peace agreement in Switzerland on Friday, tens of thousands of Iranian expatriates, dissidents, and supporters of the Resistance are expected to gather in Paris less than 24 hours later for what could become one of the most consequential demonstrations in years.

Left Out of the Iran Deal?

June 16, 2026 No Comments

Vice President J.D. Vance is “confident” Israel will join the Iran/U.S. deal. But why weren’t they involved already? A deal has finally been reached between Iran and the United States, putting an end (for the moment) to their conflict and opening up the Strait of Hormuz. But the real question is where this leaves Israel, as they were apparently not part of that plan. And that’s something of interest to Founder and President of the Shiloh

B-52 Crash: Combat Pilot Available

June 16, 2026 No Comments

B-52 Breakdown: Special Ops Combat Pilot and FAA Examiner on how BUFF Stratofortress Can Crash in Seconds As investigators begin examining the wreckage of the B-52 Stratofortress that crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard, Mark Harris—a decorated former Air Force Special Operations pilot, FAA examiner, and author of Houses of the Holy—is available to provide expert analysis on what we know, what may have gone

Filmmaker Explains China’s Biggest Fear

June 15, 2026 No Comments

Dance Against the Machine: Killing in the Name of… Revolution, Chinese Communist Party Targeted its Own Culture A recent article in The Federalist, “How Shen Yun Artists Triumph Over Communist Chinese Oppression,” reveals a powerful story that sits at the intersection of truth and propaganda. Investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Steve Lance knows all about this intersection; he exposes both. Behind the sold-out performances and stunning stage productions is a decades-long struggle against one of

Investigative Journalist on Data Centers

June 15, 2026 No Comments

Data Day: Expansion of AI Tech Taking Shape as Data Centers Become Part of Daily Life Investigative journalist and host of The Josh Philipp Show, Joshua Philipp has built a reputation for connecting the dots on the stories others overlook. In a recent episode, Philipp examined one of the most consequential—and least understood—battles shaping America’s future: the growing backlash against the massive data centers powering artificial intelligence. As communities fight proposed projects, environmental groups raise

Can Open-Carry Stop Shooters? (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

June 14, 2026 No Comments

Two more “active shooter” events have the Gun Owners of America once again discussing the importance of licensed heroes. Another weekend, another pair of dangerous “active shooter” events that leave people wondering if there were any way for them to be prevented. Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford believes there is a solution at hand. The first incident took place in Midland, Texas on Friday, where nine people were injured by a gunman. He was eventually cornered in

Antichrist Checklist: Pastor Checks Boxes

June 13, 2026 No Comments

PalanThiel: Billionaire’s Blend of Christianity, Homosexuality, and Silicon Valley Tech Fuels Antichrist Debate Peter Thiel has become one of the most influential and polarizing figures in modern technology and political thought. As co-founder of Palantir Technologies, early investor in Facebook, and a central architect of Silicon Valley’s political realignment, Thiel occupies a rare position at the intersection of private capital, national security, and ideological debate. Mark Biltz, author of The Final Tyrant identifies Thiel as

Biowarfare Victim on COVID Vaccines

June 12, 2026 No Comments

The Smoking Jab: Dutch Court has Identified the COVID Vaccines as WEAPONS of BIOWARFARE A Dutch court case has uttered words that those behind COVID vaccines never want uttered. Those words? Those vaccines are bioweapons. If true, we’re talking mass murder for profit. Many governments, pharmaceutical companies, media outlets, and public health officials have spent years trying to prevent that description from taking hold. In this case, they have failed, at least to a point

Biochemist, Cancer Expert on Turbo Cancer

June 12, 2026 No Comments

Cancer Turbo Boosted: Zero to 60 too soon – What’s Kicking Cancer into Overdrive? “Turbo Cancer” is a term regularly dismissed by those who clearly have an appearance of a conflict of interest which, in a sane world, would diminish credibility without full disclosure. According to Dr. David Rasnick, author of the new book The Outsider: A Personal Odyssey into the Essence of Cancer, Turbo Cancer is a very legitimate concern. The real question, he

Iran-around? (Guest: David Rubin)

June 11, 2026 No Comments

Negotiations appear to be back on the table with Iran after President Trump vows to take Kharg Island. But to what end? Within just hours of President Donald Trump vowing to hit Iran “very hard” and make an effort to take control of Kharg Island (amongst other oil infrastructure points), he has now changed course and called off strikes against the country, nearing that a deal could be nearing its “final points” – and that’s

Ballot Mess in California Recurring Problem

June 11, 2026 No Comments

Ballot Boxing: Democrats Keep Jabbing at the Vote Counts until They Have the Lead As California struggles to count ballots weeks after Election Day, concerns about election integrity, voter confidence, and ballot security are once again dominating the national conversation. Few commentators are sounding the alarm more forcefully than Jeff Crouere, Townhall columnist, host of the nationally televised “Ringside Politics” program on Real America’s Voice, and longtime talk show host and President/General Manager of WGSO

UFO Eyewitness Talks Aliens and Epstein

June 11, 2026 No Comments

UFO Zip Codes: One Epstein Property Near New Area 51 (Dulce) and Two more Inside Bermuda Triangle For decades, UFO researchers have identified certain regions of the world as recurring “hot zones” for unexplained aerial phenomena. Roswell. The Bermuda Triangle. The waters surrounding Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Now a startling question emerges from a completely different investigation: Why did Jeffrey Epstein own multiple properties in the very same locations long associated with some

Racial Expert on Karmelo Case Fascination

June 11, 2026 No Comments

Eyes on Wrong Ball: Black-on-White Murder Gains Notice Through Celebrity Name Confusion The Karmelo Anthony case is more than a tragic murder trial out of Texas. It is a revealing snapshot of America’s warped priorities, media double standards, and the uncomfortable realities many journalists would rather avoid. Prominent black conservative commentator Kevin Jackson is available to discuss the national implications of the case following the conviction and sentencing of Anthony for the fatal stabbing of

Iran Resistance warns of Weaponizing Soccer

June 10, 2026 No Comments

Soccer Punch: NCRI Warns Weaponization of Iran’s World Cup Athletes Could be Kick in the Head Missiles, ceasefires, and the prospect of a wider Middle East war are one thing. Weaponizing an international soccer team on U.S. soil is something far together different. Alireza Jafarzadeh, the deputy director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), an Iranian resistance group is sounding the alarm about that very real possibility during the World Cup. When

Rock Historian on Bizarre Tale of 60’s Star

June 10, 2026 No Comments

Twisted Twister: Tornados Mastermind Turned Bathroom into Hit Factory Before Downward Spiral Before the Beatles conquered America, before Abbey Road became synonymous with innovation, and before the British Invasion transformed popular culture, one eccentric outsider working from a cramped North London flat changed recorded rock music forever. Richard Syrett, host of The Strange Planet Podcast and author of Tales from the Rock and Roll Twilight Zone, is available to discuss the extraordinary rise and tragic

Muslim, Iran/IRGC Infiltration of U.S.

June 10, 2026 No Comments

Treason Lobby: America’s Enemies Past Reception and Have Taken Seats in Boardrooms Do you remember the case of Ariane Tabatabai? Mark Biltz, bestselling author of The Final Tyrant, does. A supporter of the Iranian regime, Tabatabai held a prominent position at the Pentagon during the Biden administration. In 2025, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) highlighted Tabatabai’s reporting to an IRGC Commander of Iran. Since that time, the Iranian regime’s Tabatabai remains in the U.S., holding a

Voter ID Expert on California Election Mess

June 9, 2026 No Comments

Count Me Out: California Voters Stayed Home to Complain About Voter Fraud Craig DeRoche, CEO of Family Policy Alliance and former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, says Republicans are drawing the wrong lesson from Spencer Pratt’s recent election defeat in Los Angeles. While many conservatives point to suspicious vote-counting practices and the familiar sight of Democratic candidates gaining ground after Election Day, DeRoche argues that the larger issues are far more fundamental: California’s

Iranian Resistance Members on 100k Protest

June 9, 2026 No Comments

Iran Curtain: Mullahs Say Pay No Attention to Those Hangings Backstage While headlines around the world fixate on missiles, military strikes, ceasefire rumors, and the geopolitical chess match between Washington, Jerusalem, Tehran, and other world capitals, a far more urgent story is unfolding largely out of view: the Iranian regime is continuing its campaign of political executions against its own people. NCRI Speakers Available: Alireza Jafarzadeh: Deputy Director of NCRI Shahin Gobadi: Member of NCRI

‘Weaponization Fund’ 70 years-old: Expert

June 8, 2026 No Comments

Fund and Games: Created in 1956, the Only Thing New About Weaponization Fund is the Nickname The latest legal battle over President Trump’s so-called “Weaponization Fund” is being framed as a constitutional showdown over executive power. But what if the fund has not only been in place for decades but has already paid out billions of dollars? Why is it subject to judicial review at all? According to Jim Harden, president and CEO of CompassCare,

Voice on Ground in Israel Available

June 8, 2026 No Comments

Ceasefire Under Fire: Peace on Paper with Missiles in the Sky Takes Special Brand of Rocket Science As missiles continue to fly between Israel and Iran despite declarations of a ceasefire, David Rubin, president and founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund and former mayor of Shiloh, is available now, LIVE, from Israel, to provide on-the-ground analysis of a conflict that appears far from over. Living in Israel and witnessing events unfold in real time,

JFK Dallas Witness Talks Luna Task Force

June 8, 2026 No Comments

Luna Eclipse: House JFK Task Force Promises Sunlight but Black Hole Looms This year represents the 63rd anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. A former close advisor to U.S. Senator Gary Hart may hold critical, untapped information. His testimony, according to former CIA contract pilot, JFK assassination witness, and whistleblower, Robert “Tosh” Plumlee should be aggressively pursued by the Task Force of Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, which is investigating the JFK assassination.

Encounter of the 3rd Kind (Guest available)

June 7, 2026 No Comments

Quite an Orb-deal: He Dismissed UFO Stories until One Actually Visited Him What happens when someone who doesn’t believe in UFOs claims to experience one of the most extraordinary encounters ever reported? Indy Pederson, author of Sacrificing Humanity, says his skepticism ended on a remote road in Patagonia, Chile, after what he describes as a Close Encounter of the Third Kind—a category made famous by Close Encounters of the Third Kind and originally developed by

Rock & Roll Researcher: Weaponizing Music

June 5, 2026 No Comments

PSYOP Rock: Celebrity Culture as an Engineered Tool of Mass Persuasion and Control What if the soundtrack of your life wasn’t just music? What if some of the most iconic artists in history were also at the center of hidden influence campaigns, intelligence operations, psychological experiments, and cultural engineering projects that shaped entire generations? Broadcaster, author, and longtime investigator Richard Syrett explores those provocative questions in his new book, Tales from the Rock & Roll

She Escaped Sex Trafficking, Beat MK-Ultra

June 5, 2026 No Comments

Epstein Denied: As Sexual Predator’s Plans were Taking Off, She Chose to Deplane In 1988, she didn’t just meet Jeffrey Epstein at an opulent party on one of the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest. The sexual predator offered her a job, while alongside his brother, Mark. Juliette Engel, M.D. Author of Sparky: Surviving Sex Magick, and entrepreneur offers a firsthand account that predates the scandals by nearly two decades. CLICK HERE TO LEARN

Graduation Nightmare

June 5, 2026 No Comments

A recent shooting at a high school graduation ceremony has many asking, “How could this have been prevented?” High school graduations are usually a time of celebration, when young people move on to the next stage of their life. But for one ceremony in northern California, it became more of a nightmare, one that Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford can easily recognize. On Thursday morning, an “active shooter” event took place during the Fairfield High

Meaning of 666 seen more Clearly

June 4, 2026 No Comments

The Final Tyrant: New Book Provides a 666° View of what People Should Look for in Antichrist Most Americans think they know what the Antichrist will look like. A foreign dictator. A militant extremist. A godless global ruler openly hostile to Christianity. But what if Scripture says the exact opposite? In his provocative new book, The Final Tyrant: Unmasking the Antichrist and His Last-Days Agenda, bestselling author Mark Biltz challenges some of the most deeply

CCP: Marxism Over Marketing?

June 4, 2026 No Comments

The Chinese Communist Party casts economic growth aside in favor of a more destructive police state. The Chinese Communist Party has certainly had its fair share of horrendous actions over the past few years. But now it’s making a decision that will change China – and Epoch Times reporters Joshua Philipp and Nan Su believe it’s going to make things much worse. According to this report from The Epoch Times, the party has opted to make political security

Family Policy Alliance CEO Available

June 4, 2026 No Comments

Righting the Ship: The Left Spent Decades Steering the Narrative that Americans are Throwing Overboard For years, the left told us the voyage was over. The USS America had run aground on the Island uninhabited by traditional values. The destination had been reached. Craig DeRoche, CEO of Family Policy Alliance, and former Speaker of the House in the Michigan State Legislature, countless Americans who defended faith, family, and traditional values despite the storm, were told

Spencer Pratt Endorsed by California Pastor

June 3, 2026 No Comments

Pratt Pack: Christian Pastor Bravely Endorses Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate As Los Angeles prepares for another high-profile mayoral election, one of America’s most influential Christian leaders is throwing his support behind an unconventional candidate while sounding the alarm about a far bigger issue: Christian disengagement from the political process. Dr. Che Ahn, founder and president of Harvest International Ministry, has endorsed reality television personality Spencer Pratt in the race for Mayor of Los Angeles. CLICK

FBI Protection Racket; Victim Available

June 3, 2026 No Comments

Goodfellas, Bad Feds: Four Years Later, Arsonists Remain Protected by Federal Omerta In just days, one of the most notorious attacks on a pro-life organization in American history could effectively escape accountability—not because investigators lack evidence, but because federal authorities have failed to act. Jim Harden, CEO of CompassCare Pregnancy Services, is sounding the alarm ahead of June 7, when the statute of limitations expires for his organization to file a civil lawsuit against the

Cancer Cause Known; Doctor Available

June 3, 2026 No Comments

Cancer Cartels: Oncology Off Course when Cures Meet Commerce in a Chemo Economy A longtime biochemical researcher and scientist, Dr. David Rasnick is outspoken critic of mainstream oncology, and he brings a sharply contrarian perspective to one of the most heavily funded areas of modern medicine: cancer treatment. In response to recent reporting on emerging pancreatic cancer therapies such as daraxonrasib, Rasnick argues that the prevailing drug-centered model of oncology is fundamentally misdirected—and economically self-reinforcing.

Pilot Tells Untold Cuba Missile Crisis Role

June 3, 2026 No Comments

Full TILT: U-2 Spy Plane Fell from Sky as Bullets Flew on the Beach As the world watched Russia’s missiles in Cuba and American U-2 aircraft overhead, Tosh Plumlee was part of a secret CIA-backed mission that landed on a Cuban beach to extract defecting Soviet missile personnel. Instead of a rendezvous, his team found two Russian officers dead in the sand. Moments later, a firefight erupted with Russian troops. One of Plumlee’s colleagues was

World Cup a Target for Sex Traffickers

June 2, 2026 No Comments

FIFA-Fo-Fum: As World Cup’s Fans Fill Stands, Sex Traffickers Count on Crowds Taking their Eyes off the Ball With the World Cup once again drawing global attention and renewed warnings about human trafficking, new research suggests the reality of exploitation is often far easier at huge events like the World Cup. Studies examining major sporting events such as the World Cup, Olympics, and Super Bowl have found little evidence of the dramatic trafficking spikes often

Senate Honey Trap Eyewitness Available

June 2, 2026 No Comments

Bad, Bad Senators: Flights to Cuba, Young ‘Women,’ and Elite Club’s Dark Legacy In January of 2017, U.S. Senator and incoming Attorney General Jeff Sessions had a problem before he recused himself from the largest case possibly in modern history at the time. The case he recused himself from involved allegations of Russia Collusion, Operation Crossfire Hurricane and spying on an incoming president. That month, POLITICO reported that Sessions was a member of the 116

Strait Up Threats at Straits; Expert Explains

June 1, 2026 No Comments

Strait and Narrow: IRGC Puts Two Choke Points on Notice as Israel Keeps Fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon As Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warns that continued Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza could lead to disruptions in both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb, a strait even narrower than Hormuz. President and founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, David Rubin says the threat demonstrates how Tehran weaponizes

Journalist Who CAUGHT NYT on Video Avail

June 1, 2026 No Comments

Red All Over: New York Company Rolls Out Red Carpet for Film Exposing Chinese Communist Infiltration For decades, Americans have been warned about foreign propaganda influencing public opinion. But what if some of that influence has been laundered through America’s own media institutions? Investigative journalist Steve Lance has revealed how The New York Times and other establishment outlets helped shape public perception of a New York-based dance company in ways that closely tracked Chinese Communist

Deal? War? No Deal! (Guest: David Rubin)

June 1, 2026 No Comments

Donald Trump’s on again/off again workings toward a deal with Iran leave many wondering if one will be made. At one point, it appeared that Donald Trump was set to make some sort of “final determination” on what to do with his ongoing negotiations with Iran. However, after promising to do so, he still had yet to make said determination, and is still apparently “seeking changes” to the deal, leaving many – including Founder and President of the

Eyewitness, JFK Files that Vindicate Him

June 1, 2026 No Comments

The Tosh Files: Luna Task Force Might Want to Revisit Claims Intelligence Agencies Tried to Bury As Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s new task force continues its investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, one name has emerged as a key adviser: JFK researcher Jefferson Morley. But if the task force is truly interested in uncovering what government agencies knew—and when they knew it—it cannot afford to ignore the most consequential witnesses still living:

Biochemist Says Ebola Virus is Baloney

May 30, 2026 No Comments

Ebola Baloney: Biochemist and Cancer Expert says Ebola Virus just another Processed Narrative As headlines once again fill with warnings about a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, renewed airport screenings, emergency health measures, and fears of international spread, Dr. David Rasnick is offering a radically different interpretation of the crisis. While governments, public health agencies, and the medical establishment describe Ebola as a deadly viral threat requiring urgent intervention, Rasnick argues that the underlying

Rep. Luna Must Heed Warning of History

May 29, 2026 No Comments

Luna’s Moles: Every Member of JFK Assassination Task Force Must Face INTENSE VETTING The House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets has reignited national interest in the JFK assassination with the announcement that veteran journalist and Mary Ferrell Foundation Vice President Jefferson Morley will serve as an adviser to Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna’s investigation into the still-secret records surrounding the murder of President John F. Kennedy. Robert Tosh Plumlee knows all about Congressional

Carroll Saga: Ex-Fox News Contributor Guest

May 29, 2026 No Comments

E. Jean Pool: Dirty Politics has Democrats Thrashing about in Dirty Swamp of Hypocrisy Black conservative commentator, podcast host, and former Fox News Contributor Kevin Jackson is available to discuss the political and legal firestorm surrounding E. Jean Carroll and the latest developments involving a reported criminal investigation by the Trump Department of Justice. Jackson brings a unique perspective to a story that exposes what many conservatives see as one of the greatest double standards

Researcher Says John Brennan Still Running CIA

May 28, 2026 No Comments

Brennan the John: Former CIA Chief Continues to Prostitute U.S. Intelligence For decades, former CIA Director John Brennan has been treated by the media and political establishment as an untouchable intelligence insider. But according to author of High Stakes Treason, and investigator Ian Trottier, Brennan’s public image masks something far darker: a decades-long pattern of corruption, manipulation, and ideological extremism that may amount to one of the greatest betrayals in modern American history. CLICK HERE

Commentator Sees RINOs Dying Off

May 28, 2026 No Comments

RINOsaurus Wrecks: Establishment Republicans Careening toward Political Extinction like Dinosaurs The Republican establishment’s “last hurrah” against the MAGA movement may be near. In his latest commentary for Townhall, Jeff Crouere, host of Ringside Politics on WGSO in New Orleans and Real America’s Voice (RAV), argues that entrenched Senate Republicans are obstructing President Donald Trump’s agenda at the worst possible political moment — risking disaster for the GOP in the 2026 midterms. Crouere contends that despite

Against the Wall (of Crime) (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

May 28, 2026 No Comments

Why is a socialist Mayor more concerned with following strict policies than putting provisions in place to stop gang violence? Seattle has fallen. Hard. Over the past few years, the city has seen a massive increase in crime, mainly due to the city’s lack of support for police, as well as allowing gang-related criminal activity to continue. And while a new socialist Democrat mayor continues to make excuses, it’s obvious that something needs to be done

NEW PHOTO Evidence Revealed on JFK

May 28, 2026 No Comments

Shadow Noes: FBI Called Shooter a ‘Shadow’ but Physics Makes that Impossible Explosive photographic evidence once hidden from the American public for years by the FBI, fundamentally upends the official story of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. At one time the FBI dismissed an image in the photo as a shadow. Small problem. The ‘shadow’ casts a shadow of its own, which is not possible. At the center of the controversy is a long-suppressed image

UFO Expert Guest who DID have an Encounter

May 27, 2026 No Comments

UAPocalypse: Orbs, Nuclear Weapons, and Hidden Elites Collide in Disturbing new UFO Theory With congressional hearings on UAPs drawing mainstream attention, growing bipartisan calls to declassify UFO files, and renewed public fascination over what the government may know about unexplained aerial phenomena, author of Sacrificing Humanity, Indy Pederson, who had an encounter himself, is offering a provocative and deeply unsettling perspective that goes far beyond the standard UFO conversation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT

Witness to Senate Sex Trafficking Available

May 27, 2026 No Comments

Baker’s Men: Pat-a-Cake Politics and Capitol Sex Crimes Ran Hot Inside U.S. Senate Sex Club Firsthand Witness AVAILABLE For Interviews. Long before modern Washington scandals involving kompromat, sexual leverage, and influence operations dominated headlines, there existed an elite private club on Capitol Hill at the Carroll Arms Hotel, where U.S. senators and lobbyists let their guards (and pants) down, behind closed doors. Insulated from public scrutiny just steps from the U.S. Capitol, at a place

Lyme Expert and Biowarfare Researcher

May 26, 2026 No Comments

Tick, Tick, Tick: 60 Minutes Features Genetically Altered Mice as Solution to Lyme Disease but Lyme Expert with the Disease says Bad Idea 60 Minutes has just updated its report on genetically altering mice to combat Lyme disease was framed as scientific innovation and environmental necessity. But for Adam Finnegan, author of The Sleeper Agent, the segment represents something far more troubling: another example of a compromised system doubling down on failed experimentation while claiming