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Reflecting Pool Births Waterhate: Guest

June 27, 2026 No Comments

Waterhate: Reflecting Pool Restoration Project Becomes Splashpoint for Manufactured, Scandalous Outrage The latest battle in Washington isn’t over taxes, immigration, or foreign policy. It’s over a reflecting pool. In his newest commentary, WGSO radio and Real America’s Voice (RAV) Television talk show host, Jeff Crouere argues that attacks on the restoration of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool reveal just how irrational political opposition has become, with activists allegedly targeting a historic restoration project simply because

What’s Wrong with Anna Paulina Luna?

June 27, 2026 No Comments

Ultra LUNA-cy: House Committee Invites ‘Experts’ While Ignoring MK-Ultra Survivors Congress is preparing to revisit one of the darkest chapters in American intelligence history: the CIA’s MKUltra mind-control program. But the committee, led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), has inexplicably decided to ignore those who suffered from the evil program, one of whom was Juliette Engel M.D. who has made it clear she is willing to come forward. Why are the hearings focusing on

The Right (To Carry) Move

June 24, 2026 No Comments

President Donald Trump has announced a push for national right-to-carry legislation for gun owners across the United States. At this point in time, over half of the United States allows for some form of Constitutional-Carry or open-carry licenses – but with so many states still putting ridiculous gun laws and bans in place, Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford believes there’s still work to be done. President Donald Trump believes the same. Yesterday, during a stop

Student Loan Crisis Expert Available

June 24, 2026 No Comments

Debt Penalty: Student Loans Going from Repayment Plans to Punishment Phase Millions of Americans are about to discover that their student loan problems can get much worse—and Dr. Michael C. Grayson says many borrowers have no idea what is coming. As sweeping changes to federal student loan repayment programs take effect, borrowers who have grown accustomed to flexible repayment options may soon find themselves facing dramatically higher monthly payments, damaged credit scores, aggressive collection efforts,

MK-Ultra Survivor Comes Forward: Available

June 23, 2026 No Comments

MK-Ultra Violated: Victim of CIA Mind Control Knew Charles Manson; Willing to Tell All The House Oversight Committee is demanding access to long-hidden MK-Ultra records, reigniting one of the darkest chapters in modern American history. While lawmakers seek documents, one woman says the answers Congress seeks may not be found in a file cabinet, but in the testimony of survivors who lived through it. Juliette Engel, M.D. is one of those survivors. CLICK HERE TO

Ivermectin as Cure 4 Cancer: Biochemist

June 23, 2026 No Comments

Cancer Industrial Complex: Big Pharma’s Cash Cow Meets Ivermectin’s Low Cost Effectiveness For years, ivermectin has been one of the most controversial words in medicine. First it was COVID. Now it’s cancer. It’s also inexpensive, which doesn’t excite Big Pharma, unless to alarm people by calling it horse dewormer medication. According to Dr. David Rasnick, author of the new book The Outsider: A Personal Odyssey into the Essence of Cancer, Ivermectin as a legitimate treatment

Senior Investigators on China Police in US

June 23, 2026 No Comments

American Outposts: China’s Secret Police Stations mean China Cops on U.S. Streets with U.S. Beats The recent conviction of a man operating an alleged Chinese Communist Party police outpost in New York has exposed something far larger than a foreign espionage operation. According to Senior Investigative Journalist for the Epoch Times, Joshua Philipp, China’s network inside the United States serves two distinct purposes: surveilling and intimidating Chinese dissidents living in America and manipulating American institutions

Lunacy inside the Luna Task Force on JFK

June 22, 2026 No Comments

Congress Stonewalling Itself: Before Chasing New Files, Luna Task Force Should Demand Access to Ones It Already Has Maps, fuel receipts, and flight logs. These and more, which detailed Plumlee’s travels on 11/22/63 were introduced into the Congressional record many years ago. Yet, Anna Paulina Luna’s Congressional Committee Task Force is either unable or unwilling to retrieve them. This is not about the Executive Branch stonewalling the release of documents. It’s about a legislative branch

French Cancel Anti-Mullah Rally; NCRI Avail

June 22, 2026 No Comments

French Toasted: Boris Johnson Slams France for Getting Syrupy with Iran’s Mullahs Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson turned the French government into French toast when he blasted the French government’s decision to cancel the National Council of Resistance of Iran’s massive “Free Iran” rally in Paris, accusing French authorities of “cravenly bowing” to Tehran after a demonstration expected to attract roughly 100,000 supporters was banned at the last minute. When British Prime Minister Keir

Cease(fire) and Desist?

June 21, 2026 No Comments

Despite Israel and Hezbollah reaching an agreement, some are wondering just how effective this latest ceasefire is. Following a deal between Iran and the United States earlier this week, Israel and Hezbollah decided to move forward with its own deal, extending its ongoing ceasefire. But based on actions carried out by the latter, some – including Founder and President of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, former Mayor of Shiloh David Rubin – are wondering just how much it’ll stay

Tulsi’s Explosive Exit: Commentator Reviews

June 19, 2026 No Comments

Tulsi Ya: On her Way Out the Door DNI Drops Bombshell Reports As Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard prepares to leave office, one question remains: Why is she dropping some of the most explosive revelations of her tenure on the way out the door? Political analyst and talk show host (radio and television), on WGSO in New Orleans and Real America’s Voice (RAV), Jeff Crouere says Gabbard’s departure is about much more than a

Blackmail in Black Clouds; Guests Explain

June 19, 2026 No Comments

Cloud Control: Blackmail Once Required Hidden Cameras and Recording Devices; Not anymore Black clouds are on the horizon. Palantir Founder Peter Thiel is an elite. He is also a homosexual who holds sex parties that talk openly about cult formation. Across three very different life stories, a shared theme emerges: a growing concern that powerful institutions—government, tech elites, and cultural gatekeepers—are operating beyond public accountability, while vulnerable families and survivors claim they are being ignored

Family Policy Alliance CEO on SCOTUS Win

June 19, 2026 No Comments

Miranda 4 Donors: Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling Shields Faith-Based Giving from Fishing Expeditions Unanimous Supreme Court decisions have become increasingly rare. That’s why a recent 9-0 ruling protecting donor privacy and First Amendment freedoms is drawing significant attention. Craig DeRoche, President and CEO of Family Policy Alliance, is available to discuss this landmark decision and why Americans of every political and religious persuasion should celebrate it. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILY POLICY ALLIANCE

Trump Names NCRI Leader on Truth Social

June 19, 2026 No Comments

Truth in Paris: Trump Shares NCRI Leader on Truth Social as Paris Rally Eyes Streisand Effect President Donald Trump sent a powerful signal this week when he shared Alireza Jafarzadeh’s interview with Just the News host John Solomon on Truth Social, referring to him by name as the “Iranian Resistance Leader.” For Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) in Washington, D.C., the endorsement comes at a pivotal moment. He

Weed-ing Out Gun Prosecution?

June 18, 2026 No Comments

The Supreme Court just made a major decision surrounding gun rights for marijuana users – and here’s why it matters. The Second Amendment of the Constitution provides everyone the right to bear arms, although there are some states that argue that this simply shouldn’t be the case. Regardless, it still remains in place, and the Supreme Court just reminded the federal government of its importance. And that certainly has the attention of Gun Owners of

Cuba HUMINT in 1962 Ignored: CIA Pilot

June 18, 2026 No Comments

Cuba 2 Dallas: Direct Line from CIA Assets to CIA Foreknowledge of JFK Assassination What if the CIA’s most sensitive Cuban Missile Crisis operation wasn’t covered up because of what it revealed about Soviet missiles—but because of what that intelligence later revealed about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? According to evidence assembled over decades, human intelligence (HUMINT) gathered inside Cuba during the 1962 missile crisis may have provided pieces of a larger puzzle

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