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While Trump gets ready for his White House UFC fight, his administration seems to be focused on sowing doubt in US elections. Plus, more states resist DOJ subpoenas for their voter registration lists, while the US postal service weighs a proposal to restrict delivery of mail-in ballots. And, Trump centers his baseless election fraud claims on CA's recent primary, backed up by the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Ron Insana, Molly Jong-Fast, Rev. Al Sharpton, David Litt join The 11th Hour tonight. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The liberal broadcast and cable news networks have attacked widespread skepticism about the slow-moving reversal in the Los Angeles mayoral election results as Trump and the Republicans spreading “baseless conspiracy theories.” California's unique way of taking a month to count votes was touted as careful, not manipulative.

SpaceX's decision to bar Chinese mainland and Hong Kong investors from its $75 billion IPO underscores a growing global trend of technology decoupling, which Chinese companies must heed without altering their global outreach, said experts on Tuesday.多位专家周二表示，SpaceX拒绝中国大陆及香港投资者参与其规模达750亿美元的首次公开募股，凸显出全球科技脱钩趋势加剧。中国企业需正视这一现状，但不应停止国际化发展的步伐。Underwriters for SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, said on Friday that they are instructed to reject any orders originating from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.据知情人士透露，这家由埃隆·马斯克创立的太空探索公司的承销商于周五表示，他们接到指令，将拒绝所有来自中国大陆和香港的认购订单。It means that mutual funds, private equities, sovereign funds, family offices and high-net-worth individuals from the two jurisdictions will all be blocked from this highly anticipated IPO, which would rank among the world's largest technology listings in history.这意味着，两地的共同基金、私募股权基金、主权基金、家族理财室以及高净值人群，都将无缘这场备受瞩目的上市活动。此次IPO也有望跻身全球史上规模最大的科技企业上市行列。Online access to the official website of SpaceX and its roadshow materials were inaccessible in the jurisdictions on Tuesday.周二，中国大陆及香港地区已无法正常访问SpaceX官网及相关路演资料。SpaceX has cited the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations for making the decision, indicating national security concerns.SpaceX称此举依据美国《国际武器贸易条例》，理由是出于国家安全考量。But Dai Guanchun, a senior capital markets lawyer based in Beijing, said that there is no explicit restriction under US law. The subscription of shares does not pose any serious national security or technology leakage risks, he stressed.北京资深资本市场律师戴冠春则认为，美国相关法律中并无此类明确限制。他强调，单纯的股份认购并不会带来重大国家安全风险，也不存在技术泄露隐患。"This reflects an excessive politicization of technological exchanges by the United States, disrupting the normal flow of international capital," he said.他表示：“这体现出美国将科技交流过度政治化，扰乱了国际资本的正常流通。”"Chinese companies possess world-class innovation capabilities, and Chinese scientists play critical roles in nearly all areas of technological innovation. Excluding Chinese companies and Chinese capital is unjust, undermining long-standing international trust and collaboration," he added.他补充道：“中国企业拥有世界级的创新能力，中国科研人员在几乎所有科技创新领域都发挥着重要作用。将中国企业与中国资本排除在外有失公允，也会破坏长久以来建立的国际互信与合作。”But Dai stressed that this could be an unavoidable trend. Not just the US but probably Europe as well may impose excessive politicization on technology and capital exchanges.戴冠春同时指出，这类情况或将成为难以回避的趋势。不止美国，欧洲未来也可能在科技与资本往来中采取过度政治化的做法。Against that backdrop, Chinese companies should not be conservative, but rather seek more cooperation in other markets, he added.他建议，在此背景下，中国企业不应趋于保守，而要积极开拓其他市场、寻求多元合作。Excluding investors from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong from this IPO is using military export controls as a pretext. It is a selective capital isolation driven by geopolitical competition, as explained by Liu Chunsheng, an associate professor of international economics at the Central University of Finance and Economics.中央财经大学国际经济系副教授刘春生表示，以军工出口管制为借口，拒绝中国大陆及香港投资者参与本次IPO，本质是地缘政治竞争下针对性的资本孤立行为。"It is a typical case of capital decoupling in cutting-edge technology sectors. The military export control regulations used to restrict only the flow of technical hardware, but now companies are using it to block all related capital. The US side is expanding national security concerns to the capital market in strategic sectors such as aerospace and semiconductors. Investment rights are being divided by nationality, creating a so-called 'layered' and partial decoupling," said Liu.刘春生称：“这是前沿科技领域资本脱钩的典型表现。以往军工出口管制条例仅用于限制技术硬件流通，如今却被用来阻拦相关资本进入。美方将国家安全的考量范围扩大至航空航天、半导体等战略领域的资本市场，以国籍划分投资权限，形成了所谓分层式、局部化的脱钩局面。”In the short run, this could lead to higher fundraising costs and fewer opportunities regarding commercial operations for US companies like SpaceX, as they will receive less Asian capital. If sustained for a longer term, it could impair the global capital supply, constraining the R&D expansion of capital-heavy aerospace projects, he said.他表示，短期来看，SpaceX这类美国企业获得的亚洲资本减少，会推高其融资成本、压缩商业发展空间。长此以往，全球资本流通体系将受到损害，也会制约资金密集型航天项目的研发与扩张。decoupling /ˌdiːˈkʌplɪŋ/脱钩，分离underwriter /ˈʌndəraɪtə(r)/承销商jurisdiction /ˌdʒuərɪsˈdɪkʃn/管辖区域，辖区roadshow /ˈrəʊdʃəʊ/路演pretext /ˈpriːtekst/ 借口，托词geopolitical /ˌdʒiːəʊpəˈlɪtɪkl/地缘政治的

June 9, 2026: 6am  President Trump is amplifying baseless claims of election fraud in California Israel, Iran appear to back away from further escalation; AXIOS reports Trump called Netanyahu to stop new strikes New polling on how Americans feel about the impact of the war in Iran Devlin Barrett on his new book, "The Department of Revenge: How Trump Took Control of American Justice" To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine open Episode 188 with a breakdown of Hunter Biden's social media return, arguing the whole thing is a calculated PR rehabilitation op. He's calling himself the MAGA whisperer, doing right-leaning podcast tours, and claiming there was no Ukraine corruption, while ghosting anyone who posts a documented timeline proving otherwise. Jon makes the case that without his father's power, Hunter has no income, no platform legitimacy, and no actual skills, making every one of his moves a hustle rather than a genuine conversion. Then the show pivots to one of the more genuinely mysterious conspiracies in recent memory: the Brown Mountain Lights. These are unexplained glowing orbs seen in the Linville Gorge area of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, documented as far back as Cherokee oral history in the 1200s and in a Charlotte newspaper in 1913. A USGS survey in 1922 blamed train lights and car headlights, which is impressive given there are no train tracks. Badlands cofounder CG Riley joins to share her own firsthand video footage of the lights responding to her voice, changing colors, and moving without her camera moving. Jon also covers the comparable Marfa Lights phenomenon in Texas and the leading scientific theory that quartz and magnetite geology may be generating plasma fields that nobody has managed to define yet.

With his claims about California voter fraud, President Trump is returning to a familiar playbook. Is this a preview of what the midterms could look like?We are still waiting for some results from last Tuesday's primary in California.That election will determine who is on the ballot this fall in the races for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and key congressional districts.But the state is one of the slowest to count votes in the country, and in the meantime, President Trump is pushing familiar – and false – claims of election fraud. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.It was edited by Courtney Dorning, Christopher Intagliata and Megan Pratz.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Episode 187 is a full call-in show, and the audience brings a lot. Jon Herold and Zak Paine open with the leaked Axios report claiming Trump called Netanyahu "fucking crazy" and told him he'd be in prison without him, plus a pointed takedown of Mark Levin's selective outrage about leaks only when they damage Israel. Max Southwest Patriot calls in with a tightly reasoned theory that the viral tick-box psyop was deliberately seeded to build demand for the Pfizer Lyme disease vaccine, walking through the week-by-week timeline from the first X post to Hannity to RFK Jr., and arguing NGOs are the laundering mechanism behind health scare operations. Rebelnator calls in to ask the question a lot of people are quietly thinking: have the Q drops and devolution framework made the MAGA movement dangerously passive? Jon and Zak give a layered, honest answer rather than a cheerleader response, including a frank acknowledgment that the movement must survive and outgrow Trump himself. Later callers dig into Art Bell's mysterious final broadcast in 2016, the NESARA grift, what the Founders would actually prescribe for fixing the republic, and a firsthand Brown Mountain Lights sighting from a Badlands cofounder who has footage.

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Jon Herold and Zak Paine open Episode 186 on Memorial Day with Jon describing how he found a lone star tick crawling up his arm the night before, making the follow-up to last week's tick episode feel extremely personal. The full hour is dedicated to tracing the documented history of US government tick and insect bioweapons programs. Jon walks through Nazi scientist Dr. Eric Traub, brought to America under Operation Paperclip in 1945, who set up the Plum Island research facility nine miles from Lyme, Connecticut. USDA National Archives files bearing Traub's name and labeled "tick research" were found empty. Jon then walks through a series of declassified programs: Operation Sea Spray spraying bacteria over San Francisco Bay civilians in 1950, bacteria-filled light bulbs smashed in the New York City subway in 1962, plague and flea drops over Cuba, and 282,800 radioactive lone star ticks released across Virginia between 1966 and 1969 that reached Long Island by 1970. The episode closes with the most damning piece: a 2013 filmed interview in which Dr. Willie Bergdorfer, the scientist who officially "discovered" Lyme disease, admitted on camera that the Borrelia pathogen causing modern Lyme disease was the same one he had created as a US military bioweapons agent in 1952.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine open Episode 185 with a breakdown of the Thomas Massey vs. Ed Gallerain Kentucky primary, the Laura Loomer affair claims, and why Jon sees the whole thing as an op against someone he already had no illusions about. Then the show pivots to UFO disclosure. Matt Gaetz recently confirmed a whistleblower claim that humans were being harvested from natural disasters and migrant caravans for alien-human hybrid programs, while CIA-connected researcher Hal Putoff named four alien species the US government has allegedly recovered. Jon argues the alien cover story may be a convenient distraction from human trafficking networks run by very earthly actors. The second half of the episode digs into the surge in ticks across America. Jon connects the rise of alpha gal syndrome, a red meat allergy spread by lone star ticks, to a peer-reviewed bioethics paper proposing intentional tick spreading as a climate strategy, a Gates Foundation grant to a biotech company engineering ticks for release into the wild, the Pfizer-Valneva Lyme disease vaccine now in phase three trials, and the original origins of Lyme disease at Plum Island, a biological weapons lab staffed by post-World War II Nazi scientists.

Man arrested after blindsiding 66-year-old on Seattle waterfront; had been making ‘martial arts gestures’ at strangers, say police. Union-backed group files a ‘baseless’ complaint against Brandi Kruse and Let’s Go Washington. Let’s Go Washington is starting a petition to stop the income tax. // Guest: SPOG President Kent Loux on Seattle’s World Cup readiness. // A whistleblower has alleged that Anthony Fauci engaged in a COVID cover up.

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Episode 184 is a call-in show, and the audience delivers. Jon Herold and Zak Paine open with a reaction to Christopher Nolan's Odyssey trailer, breaking down the DEI casting choices that put Elliot Page as Achilles and Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, and the Oscar diversity requirements that made it happen. From there, the conversation covers the UFO file releases and Jon's concern that the slow rollout is setting up a future "alien creation story" op designed to replace God with extraterrestrials. A caller shares a strange experience with Fitbit's AI repeatedly telling her to "plug in" using language that sounded less like health advice and more like machine self-description. Later callers bring up weather modification, cloud seeding, and the NEXRAD radar connections, prompting Jon and Zak to discuss Iran now getting rain after radar facilities were reportedly destroyed. The show closes with Jon's argument that Trump's Iran operation is as much about removing Israel's pretext for regional war as it is about Iran, and what Netanyahu's stated plan to wean off US aid actually signals.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine open Episode 183 by debunking a viral fake Obama housekeeper death story making the rounds on X, using it as a springboard to talk about clickbait disinfo accounts and the broken incentive structures that make them profitable. Then Jon takes the show deep into one of the stranger corners of the Pizzagate universe: Cheesy Bay. It starts with a 2016 Reddit post from a thong-sandal-wearing Hawaiian distillery worker who discovered 30 constantly rotating Wi-Fi signals coming from an underground concrete pad, strange heat sources, and buckets of dissolved organic matter on his employer's farm in Oahu. That employer, a man named Dave Flintstone, was linked to an eBay account called "Cheesy Bay" selling broken hard drives, and to hacked emails connecting him directly to the Comet Ping Pong booker and Obama's EPA Director Lisa P. Jackson, who was operating under a fake government alias. Jackson also sat on the Clinton Foundation board. The episode closes with the bombshell that in 2025, a man named David Flintstone was arrested in Medellin for sexual exploitation of a minor and later escaped from prison.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine open Episode 182 with a breakdown of the Cole Allen assassination attempt on Trump, the mysterious Henry Martinez Twitter account, and why time travel is the only theory that fully explains it (spoiler: it probably isn't). They also touch on DiGenova's withdrawn subpoenas and Grassley handing Clinton Foundation documents to the DOJ. Then the show goes deep. A scathing open letter from former CIA officer Sam Faddis dismantles John Brennan's public image as an intelligence elder statesman, revealing his entire career was built on a personal relationship with Bill Clinton. Jon walks through Operation Timber Sycamore, the illegal Stinger missile transfers to Al Qaeda proxies in Libya, the Chinook shootdown, and why Ambassador Chris Stevens had to die to keep the story buried. The episode closes with a detailed case that Obama's entire family, his mother, grandfather, grandmother, and even his alleged biological father Frank Marshall Davis, were all connected to CIA operations spanning decades across Asia and Africa.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 21, 2026The Trump DOJ Demands 2024 Voting Records from Detroit and Wayne County. Michigan's AG Says the Justification is Baseless.In a letter April 14th, Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon gave 14 days for Wayne County, MI's county clerk to produce ballots, ballot receipts and ballot envelopes from the 2024 election.  As justification, DOJ cites a handful of closed investigations from 2020 and 2024 from the county with over 1.2 million voters.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org Today's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division (via MI Attorney General's Office) - Demand for Wayne County 2024 Federal Election Ballots and Records  Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel - Title III Demand for Wayne County 2024 Election RecordsMichigan Sec. of State Jocelyn Benson - AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer, Secretary Benson Denounce DOJ Demand for 2024 Ballots President Donald Trump - Speaking with reporters about nationalizing elections, Feb. 2026 Related ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute - (Feb. 2026) In Stunning Statement, a U.S. President Suggests ‘Republicans Ought to Nationalize the Voting.'American Democracy Minute - New Expert Analysis Finds Fringe Report Apparently Used to Justify the Fulton County, GA 2020 Ballot Seizure is Not CredibleRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgAre you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DonaldTrump #Detroit #WayneCounty #Elections #DanaNessel #JocelynBenson

Jon Herold and Zak Paine return for a post-GART recap packed with sharp analysis, humor, and plenty of debate. They break down viral Trump posts that sent the internet into a frenzy, discuss sudden political resignations, and reflect on the most intense and thought-provoking moments from the GART panels. From media manipulation to AI, energy control, and disclosure theories, the conversation highlights how narratives are shaped and challenged in real time. The episode leans into the value of friction, showing how opposing viewpoints can spark deeper understanding rather than division. If you missed GART or want the behind-the-scenes perspective, this episode delivers the highlights and the heat.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine open the lines for a lively call-in episode packed with humor, skepticism, and wild firsthand stories. From questioning the Artemis moon mission and NASA footage to hearing a chilling personal account tied to JFK Jr.'s plane crash, the conversation weaves between conspiracy, culture, and lived experience. Listeners bring everything from Mormon community insights to political frustrations and theories about elites on Martha's Vineyard. Along the way, the hosts reflect on media narratives, Trump's leadership style, and the growing appetite for independent thought. It is equal parts comedy, curiosity, and community as the audience helps steer the show into unexpected territory.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's firm timeline for winding down U.S. operations in Iran, with a national address scheduled for tonight, while emphasizing that other nations must handle their own interests in the Strait of Hormuz. We look at the latest on over 11,000 targets struck, China and Pakistan's five-point peace plan, and Trump's new executive order aimed at securing voter integrity through citizenship verification. Domestically, a federal judge orders the restoration of Biden-era amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants via the CBP One app. Plus, reactions to the Supreme Court's First Amendment win against Colorado's conversion therapy ban, Vince Vaughn on why he homeschooled his child, and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's response to a player quoting scripture in support of a fellow athlete.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran address, Iran exit timeline, Strait of Hormuz, voter integrity executive order, Biden amnesty ruling, Supreme Court conversion therapy, Vince Vaughn homeschool, Mike Vrabel Patriots, Traveyon Henderson, Ilhan Omar

Jon Herold and Zak Paine return to their ongoing discussion around the so-called “Obama body count,” digging into the idea of suspicious deaths tied to political power and how these narratives continue to circulate. They also react to a developing story involving the shooting of Charlie Kirk, focusing on reports that the ATF could not match the bullet to the alleged weapon, raising serious questions about the official account. Along the way, they briefly touch on the seemingly repetitive cycle of headlines surrounding Iran, highlighting how major geopolitical events are presented and then quickly fade from focus.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine break down a fast moving conversation centered on recent Trump statements, ongoing war speculation, and the public reaction that follows. The discussion focuses on how statements are interpreted in real time, how quickly narratives form around them, and how audiences attempt to connect meaning across incomplete information. The episode moves through reactions from media, online communities, and political figures, highlighting how different interpretations emerge from the same set of facts. Jon and Zak question assumptions, revisit what is actually known versus what is being inferred, and explore how speculation can quickly outpace verified information. As the conversation unfolds, the hosts emphasize the importance of staying grounded, avoiding overreaction, and recognizing how easily perception can be shaped when information is still developing.

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Jon Herold and Zak Paine return to break down the latest wave of conflicting reports surrounding ongoing geopolitical tensions, as information continues to shift by the hour. The conversation focuses on how quickly narratives form, how often details change, and how difficult it has become to confidently determine what is actually happening in real time. Throughout the episode, the hosts walk through emerging reports, question inconsistencies, and highlight how different sources present completely different versions of the same events. They examine how public perception is shaped by rapid information sharing, speculation, and partial data, while also discussing the broader implications of reacting to incomplete or evolving stories. As the discussion unfolds, Jon and Zak emphasize the importance of staying grounded, thinking critically, and recognizing that in moments like this, clarity is often the last thing to arrive.

Zak Paine and Josh Reid explore a series of stories and theories surrounding underground military infrastructure, unexplained aerial phenomena, and advanced technologies that many believe exist beyond the public eye. The conversation includes accounts of interconnected underground facilities, discussions about secret engineering projects, and stories from military environments that hint at capabilities rarely acknowledged publicly. The episode also dives into reports of unusual objects observed in the sky, mysterious encounters at sea, and speculation about technologies such as cold fusion and other advanced energy concepts. As the discussion unfolds, Zak and Josh examine how these stories circulate, why some of them persist for decades, and what they might reveal about hidden technological development and classified research. Throughout the episode, the hosts balance curiosity with skepticism while unpacking the kinds of stories that keep conspiracy communities asking questions.

Day three of the “three-day war,” and Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive headfirst into the chaos. With viral fake videos circulating, embassy bombings debated in real time, and wildly conflicting death tolls coming from Iran, the guys unpack the information spiral and the impossibility of knowing what's real. They debate whether this is actually a war, whether Trump is running a calculated psyop, and how much the public should trust official narratives when information spreads faster than verification. From Tulsi Gabbard's resurfaced video to Mossad infiltration claims inside Iran's government, the episode wrestles with propaganda, intelligence games, and whether America has a clearly defined objective. The conversation then veers into call-ins covering modern feminism, public school indoctrination, economic anxiety for young adults, blood moons, aliens, and classic conspiracy theories. In short, nobody knows what's going on, everybody's losing their minds, and Baseless Conspiracies thrives in the friction.

In Episode 173 of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine dig into the fallout from the Supreme Court's tariff ruling and President Trump's response, dissecting how executive authority, trade strategy, and judicial constraints are being framed across the political spectrum. The hosts analyze the Court's reasoning, the dissents, and what alternative statutory paths could mean moving forward. The conversation then expands into foreign policy, revisiting the Maidan coup narrative and its long-term geopolitical implications. Jon and Zak examine how media institutions shape public perception of international conflicts, questioning what gets highlighted, what gets buried, and why timing matters. Throughout the episode, they blend legal analysis with cultural commentary, challenging mainstream narratives while emphasizing pattern recognition and strategic patience. Ep. 173 connects court decisions, trade battles, and global flashpoints into a broader discussion about power, influence, and the evolving political landscape.

In Episode 172 of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive into the story of Kurt Sonnenfeld, a FEMA videographer sent to Ground Zero in the days following 9/11. Zak lays out evidence challenging the official narrative, including nanothermite findings, World Trade Center 7's freefall collapse, missing black boxes, and reports of pre-positioned government personnel. The conversation centers on what Sonnenfeld claims he witnessed and filmed, including irregularities at the site and missing vault contents beneath the complex. The episode then shifts to Sonnenfeld's personal life, covering the death of his wife shortly after 9/11, the initial murder charges against him, the later dismissal without prejudice, and a subsequent re-indictment based on alleged jailhouse testimony. Jon presses for evidence and consistency throughout, maintaining the show's skeptic-versus-researcher dynamic. The hosts also discuss Sonnenfeld's move to Argentina, the extradition battle, multiple court rulings in his favor, and his eventual political asylum. Ep. 172 explores whether his legal troubles were coincidental—or connected to the footage he refused to hand over.

In this episode of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive into a chilling murder mystery centered around a series of suspicious deaths connected to Austin's Lady Bird Lake. What at first glance appears to be accidental drownings quickly raises serious questions as the details are examined more closely. The hosts walk through the physical layout of the area, eyewitness accounts, and inconsistencies in the official narratives, including how and where victims were found. As the discussion unfolds, Jon and Zak analyze whether these incidents point to tragic coincidence, gross negligence, or something far more deliberate. They explore the plausibility of foul play, the structural elements of the bridge and surrounding terrain, and why certain explanations simply don't add up. With careful reasoning and pointed skepticism, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider what they think they know about these deaths and whether a larger pattern is being ignored.

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In this extended episode of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine dig into the newly released Epstein-related documents and the media frenzy surrounding them. The conversation breaks down what the files actually show versus what's being claimed online, including misrepresented emails, viral misinformation, and recycled conspiracy narratives. Jon and Zak examine claims involving intelligence agencies, political figures, financial elites, and alleged blackmail operations, while repeatedly drawing a hard line between verifiable evidence and speculative leaps. The episode also explores how psyops, bad actors, and sloppy interpretation muddy public understanding, especially when emotionally charged topics dominate the discourse. Along the way, they address censorship, platform manipulation, and why discernment matters more than ever when massive document dumps hit the internet. This episode serves as both a deep dive into the Epstein files and a broader warning about narrative warfare, credibility traps, and the cost of abandoning skepticism.

The FBI searched an elections center in Georgia seeking records related to the 2020 election. Baseless claims of voter fraud have been a focus of President Trump since he lost that race, and the raid comes as his administration has requested voter data from states. Liz Landers discussed more with two secretaries of state, Democrat Shenna Bellows of Maine and Republican Michael Adams of Kentucky. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The FBI searched an elections center in Georgia seeking records related to the 2020 election. Baseless claims of voter fraud have been a focus of President Trump since he lost that race, and the raid comes as his administration has requested voter data from states. Liz Landers discussed more with two secretaries of state, Democrat Shenna Bellows of Maine and Republican Michael Adams of Kentucky. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In this episode of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine welcome a special guest for a wide-ranging discussion that moves from current political flashpoints to deep historical and archaeological mysteries. The conversation begins with developments in Minnesota, federal law enforcement narratives, and media-driven panic before shifting into an exploration of Greenland, Venezuela, and the possibility of hidden worlds beneath the Earth's surface. The hosts examine ancient civilizations, unexplored terrain, mysterious petroglyphs, underground cave systems, and long-suppressed discoveries tied to gold, lost cultures, and forbidden archaeology. Drawing connections between modern geopolitics, historic expeditions, and speculative theories involving Antarctica, Mesopotamia, and inner-earth legends, the discussion blends current events with deep conspiracy lore. As always, the episode balances serious analysis with humor, skepticism, and late-night Badlands energy, inviting listeners to question official narratives and reconsider what might still be hidden from public view.

In Episode 168 of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive into a wide-ranging discussion that blends humor, skepticism, and pattern recognition. The conversation moves from lighthearted banter into deeper territory, exploring coincidences that seem too frequent to ignore and questioning where coincidence ends and intent begins. The hosts examine themes surrounding accountability, power structures, and whether the justice being presented to the public is real or merely symbolic. This episode touches on central banking, institutional immunity, and the growing sense that certain systems operate beyond the reach of law or consequence. Along the way, Jon and Zak reflect on personal experiences, philosophical questions about consciousness and belief, and the role of religion and morality in how people interpret the world around them. As always, the discussion remains candid and unscripted, inviting listeners to think critically, connect dots for themselves, and decide what truly qualifies as “baseless.”

Jon Herold and Zak Paine return for Episode 167 of Baseless Conspiracies with a conversation that revisits Venezuela, regime change narratives, and the sudden media amnesia surrounding long-standing geopolitical storylines. The episode moves through recent statements, past reporting, and contradictions in how Nicolás Maduro, Hugo Chávez, and U.S. involvement have been framed over time. Jon and Zak examine how narratives shift when outcomes change, why certain facts disappear from public discourse, and how audience perception is managed through selective memory. Along the way, they riff on broader media credibility, institutional trust, and the pattern of “conspiracy” labels being retroactively withdrawn once events become undeniable. The discussion maintains the show's signature blend of humor, skepticism, and pattern recognition, with live chat engagement woven throughout as the hosts question who controls the story, when truth becomes permissible, and why yesterday's conspiracy so often becomes today's accepted reality.

In this episode of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine return to the Montauk Project for what they believe may be the final chapter, weaving together recovered memories, psychic research, time manipulation, and the infamous Philadelphia Experiment. The discussion revisits Preston Nichols' work with electromagnetic phenomena, suppressed memories, and alleged experiments conducted at Camp Hero, including mind control, psychic blocking, and time track manipulation. The conversation expands into the Philadelphia Experiment, detailing claims of naval stealth technology, invisibility, and catastrophic outcomes involving the USS Eldridge. Alongside these theories, Jon and Zak examine the January 3 extraction of Nicolás Maduro, debating whether it constitutes regime change or a negotiated exit, and how it fits into broader geopolitical power shifts. The episode explores competing definitions of regime change, U.S. foreign intervention history, CIA involvement in Latin America, and the implications of surgical military operations versus full-scale war. As always, the discussion blends speculation, historical reference points, and sharp disagreement while pushing deeper into conspiracies that challenge conventional narratives.

In this episode of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive deep into the strange and unsettling lore surrounding the Montauk Project and Camp Hero. What begins with cultural backlash over Stranger Things quickly evolves into an exploration of the show's alleged real-world inspiration, including mind control experiments, electromagnetic interference, MKUltra-style programs, and the infamous Montauk Monster. The hosts break down witness accounts, disputed evidence, and the bizarre claims of time travel, psychic amplification, and interdimensional portals tied to Cold War military research. Along the way, they examine government corruption, welfare fraud scandals, media distractions, and the growing public awareness of systemic abuse of power. Equal parts skeptical and speculative, this episode connects pop culture, classified history, and modern political fraud into one sprawling conspiracy discussion that challenges the official narrative at every turn.

In Episode 164 of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine revisit the January 6 pipe bomber narrative, breaking down newly resurfaced claims, recycled media framing, and the continued failure to resolve basic unanswered questions. The hosts examine how familiar fear-based storylines are reintroduced during politically sensitive moments, dissecting inconsistencies in surveillance footage, suspect descriptions, and investigative transparency. The conversation expands into broader information warfare, including how unresolved events are weaponized to reinforce public distrust, justify expanded authority, and distract from institutional accountability. Jon and Zak also explore parallel narratives involving federal agencies, intelligence optics, and media coordination, highlighting patterns that repeat across multiple “unsolved” cases. With their signature mix of skepticism, humor, and methodical analysis, the episode challenges listeners to question why certain stories never reach closure and what purpose perpetual uncertainty serves.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine continue their deep examination of MKUltra, recovered memories, and the systems built to discredit survivors of extreme abuse. This episode centers on the creation and purpose of the False Memory Syndrome Foundation, breaking down how psychology, academia, and media were used to cast doubt on childhood trauma testimony. Jon and Zak walk through documented cases, survivor accounts, and historical context to explain trauma bonding, memory suppression, and the role of institutions in protecting perpetrators. They connect these patterns to modern information warfare, showing how authority and consensus are used to shape belief and dismiss uncomfortable truths. Episode 163 provides critical context for understanding how reality can be engineered, and why certain stories are labeled “baseless” before they're ever examined.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive into the dark symbolism and conspiracy lore surrounding Eyes Wide Shut, unpacking the film's hidden messages, the suspicious 24 minutes allegedly removed, and the timing of Stanley Kubrick's death just days after screening his final cut. They explore the movie's depictions of secret societies, ritualized exploitation, and elite masquerade culture, drawing parallels to decades of real-world allegations involving intelligence agencies, Hollywood, and high-powered political circles. The hosts analyze repeating motifs, mirrors, masks, colors, passwords, surveillance, and how these elements point to layered meaning far beyond the surface narrative. They also walk through theories about studio interference, Spielberg's final changes, coded clues, and Kubrick's long pattern of embedding uncomfortable truths in his films. A dense, provocative episode that dissects a cult-classic through the lens of modern conspiracy research.

In this chilling episode, Jon Herold and Zak Paine take viewers deep into one of the darkest corners of global corruption as they continue their exploration into elite human-hunting networks and international organ-trafficking operations. Picking up where last week left off, Jon and Zak break down the disturbing disappearance of model Ryan Singleton and the haunting evidence suggesting his organs were harvested in the California desert. Their investigation stretches across continents, from Peru's online-dating organ-trafficking murder to Syrian black-market networks, to allegations involving Israeli pathologists, and even European aristocrats evading exposure. The hosts then push further into testimony from whistleblowers like Kathy O'Brien and Fiona Barnett, whose firsthand accounts place high-ranking political, royal, and religious figures inside hidden hunting lodges, ritual-abuse networks, and MK-Ultra programming systems. The episode also revisits Q-posts pointing to the Rothschilds' Black Forest estate sale and its potential connection to these networks. Tense, unfiltered, and relentlessly probing, Jon and Zak deliver a shocking look at power, secrecy, and the lengths elites may go to remain untouchable.

In this intense and unsettling episode, Jon Herold and Zak Paine continue their deep dive into the world of human hunting, forced organ harvesting, and elite-level criminal networks. Picking up the thread from last week, they unravel the horrifying story of the Kosovo “Yellow House,” where kidnapped civilians were reportedly dissected for their organs under the protection of the Kosovo Liberation Army. The hosts examine eyewitness accounts, UN reports, and the stunning lack of prosecutions, even as the alleged perpetrators rose to positions of political power. They also expose shocking modern-day parallels, from U.S. prison cases where families received bodies stripped of organs, to hospitals harvesting unidentified patients, to the mysterious Maltese death of teenager Mike Mansholt. With their signature mix of dark humor, sharp analysis, and incredulity at the media's silence, Jon and Zak spotlight a global system of corruption that authorities continue to ignore, and ask how these atrocities can happen in plain sight.

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In this gripping episode of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive deep into one of the darkest and most unsettling revelations yet: the human-hunting "safaris" that allegedly took place during the Bosnian war. Drawing directly from the document, Jon and Zak break down the shocking claims that wealthy Western elites traveled into Sarajevo's war-torn hills to pay for the chance to shoot civilians, including children, under the protection of Serbian forces. The hosts explore the ongoing Italian criminal investigation, the whistleblower testimony, and the broader implications for global intelligence networks that may have known far more than they admitted. From there, the conversation evolves into a heated but thoughtful exchange on disclosure, accountability, and what it will really take to dismantle entrenched corruption. With their trademark blend of depth, humor, and friction, Jon and Zak tackle everything from Epstein case theatrics to political psyops, all while asking the hard questions about justice, timing, and the public's role in demanding the truth. This is an episode that pushes boundaries, challenges assumptions, and refuses to look away from the darkness.

With Jon still on the road, Zak Paine and Ghost team up for an intense, globe-spanning episode of Baseless Conspiracies. The duo dives into the new “Trump World Order,” unpacking the shocking meeting between President Trump and Syria's new leader, once an Al-Qaeda operative, and how Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Russia are shaping the next chapter of global realignment. They connect the dots between deep-state players like Lindsey Graham and John McCain, who literally stood beside future ISIS leaders, and expose how U.S. money and intelligence created the chaos in the Middle East. From the alleged Hamas inside job on October 7th and Netanyahu's funding scandal to the Mossad's blackmail networks and Zionist propaganda psyops, Zak and Ghost lay out a web of corruption, manipulation, and spiritual deception stretching from D.C. to Tel Aviv. The conversation heats up with the “Tucker is not MAGA” campaign, Mark Levin's deep-state ties, and how Trump's global chessboard may be turning Israel's war narrative on its head. Explosive, fearless, and unfiltered...this is Baseless Conspiracies at its boldest.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine take Baseless Conspiracies on a dark and fascinating ride through hidden history and modern mystery. The show opens with breaking details on a plane crash in Venezuela tied to trafficking and cartel networks, then quickly spirals into deeper waters as the hosts connect historical and modern psyops. They revisit the story of Jack the Ripper, suggesting his gruesome murders may have been an early intelligence operation tied to Freemasonry and the British elite, using terror and media manipulation as tools of control. From there, Jon and Zak dive into today's equivalent psyops: human trafficking cover-ups, government corruption, and the controlled rollout of UFO and disclosure narratives. They explore how history repeats through patterns of deception, how fear, secrecy, and technology are weaponized to steer collective consciousness. Balancing sharp research with humor and speculation, the duo exposes the eerie overlap between Victorian London and the 21st-century Deep State, where nothing is coincidence and every shadow hides a story.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine uncover the century-long web of manipulation behind one of America's most powerful organizations, the Anti-Defamation League. Starting with the 1913 murder of Mary Phagan and the controversial trial of Leo Frank, the duo trace how the ADL emerged from a case of corruption and cover-up to become a clandestine influence machine embedded in U.S. intelligence, media, and politics. They expose how the ADL's 1993 spy scandal revealed a vast illegal network infiltrating American groups, collecting personal data, and passing intelligence to foreign governments. Through declassified reports, FBI connections, and modern parallels, Jon and Zak connect the dots between historic psyops, global Zionism, and today's political propaganda. It's part history lesson, part investigative exposé, and 100% Baseless Conspiracies - where no secret stays buried for long.

Jon Herold and Zak Paine take Baseless Conspiracies into mind-bending territory, exploring the rise of “Robotheism”, the belief that artificial intelligence could evolve into a deity. The conversation begins lightheartedly with jokes, sponsor reads, and banter about Cocoa Beach before spiraling into the strange world of AI worship. Zak introduces Anthony Levandowski's “Way of the Future” church and the modern movements attempting to merge faith with code. From “God bots” that preach scripture to AI-driven church services in Finland, the duo breaks down how technology is quietly replacing spiritual connection with simulation. They examine groups like Theta Noir and the Church of Robotheism, reading their eerie manifestos that blend transhumanism, biblical verses, and digital salvation. Jon questions whether AI could become the Antichrist, while Zak warns that replacing divine truth with machine logic could be humanity's ultimate heresy. Equal parts fascinating and unsettling, this episode fuses theology, philosophy, and dark humor into one unforgettable dive into the cult of artificial intelligence.

On this episode, the guys take a deep dive into everything covered at Nintendo’s hour-long Direct that was live-streamed this week. Before that, they discuss the latest industry news and talk about the newest games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (20:04) News (38:20) New Games (44:11) Hollow Knight: Silksong (PC/Xbox) (58:50) Katanaut (Steam Deck) (1:11:15) Baseless (PC) (1:16:12) Kentum (PC Demo) (1:20:21) Storm Lancers (Switch 2) (1:23:43) “From the Outside In” Topic: Nintendo’s September Direct Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.