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This week, Madeline and David talk about campaign financing and dark money!PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared/postsSOURCES:https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/candidate-taking-receipts/using-personal-funds-candidate/https://www.usa.gov/campaign-finance-lawshttps://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/candidate-taking-receipts/contribution-limits/https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/candidate-taking-receipts/who-can-and-cant-contribute/#who-cant-contributehttps://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/dark-money-hit-record-high-19-billion-2024-federal-raceshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/15/republican-ads-false-flag/https://www.britannica.com/event/Citizens-United-v-Federal-Election-Commissionhttps://www.opensecrets.org/elections-overview/winning-vs-spendinghttps://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/secret-spending-stateshttps://issueone.org/donors-key-findings-and-profiles-of-the-top-15-dark-money-groups/https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/president-and-treasurer-super-pac-sentenced-dark-money-schemehttps://campaignlegal.org/update/how-does-citizens-united-decision-still-affect-us-2025https://nypost.com/2025/08/28/business/dark-money-group-paying-pro-democrat-influencers-up-to-8k-a-month-report/

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This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Sam Stone is joined by Sean Noble, host of Light Beer, Dark Money, who filled in for Chuck Warren. First, independent video creator turned accidental journalist Matt Orfalea exposes Big Tech censorship, from the removal of the Charlie Kirk assassination to platforms censoring the Kyle Rittenhouse footage. Next, Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, breaks down escalating tensions as Russian drones cross into Poland and whether they may be preparing for direct involvement. Finally, in Kiley's Corner, Kiley shares a tragic hit-and-run case and the astonishing discovery in New Zealand of three children found alive nearly four years after being abducted by their father. www.breakingbattlegrounds.vote Twitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_Battle Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegrounds Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegrounds LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegrounds Show sponsors: Santa Has A Podcast - This episode of Breaking Battlegrounds is brought to you by Santa Has a Podcast — a show for the whole family filled with kindness challenges, North Pole stories, elf updates, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic all year long. Listen now at SantaHasAPodcast.com. Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com Old Glory Depot Support American jobs while standing up for your values. OldGloryDepot.com brings you conservative pride on premium, made-in-USA gear. Don't settle—wear your patriotism proudly. Learn more at: OldGloryDepot.com Dot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters. Learn more at: dotvote.vote

Natalie Edwards, a former senior official at FinCEN (the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network), admitted to leaking thousands of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to BuzzFeed News and journalist Jason Leopold between October 2017 and October 2018. These documents enabled investigative reporting—later labeled the FinCEN Files—which exposed how international banks facilitated dirty money flows while regulators often failed to act on warnings concealed in the confidential reports. Edwards claimed she first pursued internal whistleblower channels within the Treasury but later provided documents to the media because she believed more transparency was urgently needed.In 2021, Edwards was sentenced to six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy for unauthorized disclosure of SARs. Her defense painted her actions as rooted in duty and morality—she said she “could not stand by aimlessly” while seeing evidence of wrongdoing, and emphasized that whistleblower protections and internal reporting had failed to adequately address her concerns. However, prosecutors countered that Edwards acted recklessly and did not show sufficient remorse. Her case stirred debate over how whistleblowers are treated, particularly those who leak classified or confidential documents to the media.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/06/10/opinion/fincen-buzzfeed-edwards-prison.amp.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Last week in Wired, Taylor Lorenz published an exposé on Chorus, a new force in Democratic politics that is funding Democratic influencers. Her piece has sparked major controversy among political influencers and their observers online. In this episode, Bridget breaks down what the article reveals (and what it leaves out), and explores what this fight says about money, power, and trust in American democracy. Read the full piece here: https://www.wired.com/story/dark-money-group-secret-funding-democrat-influencers/ If you’re listening on Spotify, you can leave a comment there to let us know what you thought about these stories, or email us at hello@tangoti.com Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! || instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc || youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats & Dark Money scoop up "Independent" influencers. The new media is nothing new. The people of the US rose up! and elected a Populist President! Ummm...

Dark Money of NGOs pouring millions into climate alarm propaganda, and how are they impacting energy policy? You will not want to miss this episode of Energy Impacts with David Blackmon, as he sits down with Jason Isaac, Founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute, to discuss the substantial amount of money and its impact on consumers.Highlights of the Podcast00:11 – Introduction01:58 – Jason Isaac's Background05:30 – Industry Leadership & Chris Wright07:02 – Dark Money in NGOs09:15 – Ceres & Energy Foundation China10:55 – Climate Judiciary Project12:17 – Biased Lawsuits12:51 – Media Propaganda Funding14:05 – UN, World Bank, and Financial Controls14:41 – Limits of Renewables & Battery Storage16:56 – Texas Grid Concerns20:51 – Industry Timidity22:42 – Pushback Against Net Zero & ESG26:15 – China Opposes Endangerment Finding Rescission27:19 – Closing & Call to Action

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The “left” is a wide spectrum with ever deepening divides. This week’s essay highlights two newsworthy items that perfectly illustrate the fracture between leftists and liberals and how we’re willing to accept anything on the Democratic side that shows signs of life; even if those things are undemocratic in nature. Part one addresses the fallout from the Wired Magazine article uncovering the relationship between online creators and a group called Chorus. The second part addresses California’s move to neutralize Texas’ recent redistricting effort designed to pick up Republican House seats in the midterms. Chapters Intro: 00:00:00 Part One: 00:00:56 Part Two: 00:14:01 Resources Wired: A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers Chorus Tucker Carlson: Ana Kasparian: Epstein Cover-Up, Israel Strikes Gaza Church, & the Great American Political Shift TYT: Cenk Explains Why He’s REMOVING A Contributor From TYT Network Sixteen Thirty Fund 270 to Win: 1964 Presidential Election Yes on 50 New York Times: The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis UNFTR Resources Video: Journalist Exposes Dark Money on the Left Video: Democrats fight back with California redistricting plan -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 27, journalist Taylor Lorenz reported for Wired on a dark-money project funded byanonymous Democratic Party donors to shape social media. Her article documented that,"In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influencers discussed whether totake advantage of an enticing opportunity. They were being offered $8,000 per month to takepart in a secretive program aimed at bolstering Democratic messaging on the internet.But the contract sent to them from Chorus, the nonprofit arm of a liberal influencer marketingplatform, came with some strings. Among other issues, it mandated extensive secrecy aboutdisclosing their payments and had restrictions on what sort of political content the creatorscould produce."I talked to Taylor about her article and the considerable backlash it provoked from the peopleshe wrote about. We also discussed why Republicans have done so well on social media andwhy this latest effort is both morally dubious and ineffective.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On August 27, journalist Taylor Lorenz reported for Wired on a dark-money project funded byanonymous Democratic Party donors to shape social media. Her article documented that,"In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influencers discussed whether totake advantage of an enticing opportunity. They were being offered $8,000 per month to takepart in a secretive program aimed at bolstering Democratic messaging on the internet.But the contract sent to them from Chorus, the nonprofit arm of a liberal influencer marketingplatform, came with some strings. Among other issues, it mandated extensive secrecy aboutdisclosing their payments and had restrictions on what sort of political content the creatorscould produce."I talked to Taylor about her article and the considerable backlash it provoked from the peopleshe wrote about. We also discussed why Republicans have done so well on social media andwhy this latest effort is both morally dubious and ineffective.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss how everyone was hoping Trump had left this mortal coil, dark money going to left-wing influencers and are we ok with this, Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors are creating their own list of abusers and they might be getting assistance from Congressmembers to release it publicly, RFK Jr has a Senate hearing for the ages, Florida becomes first state to eliminate all school vaccine requirements, jobs report is even worse than the last one, Trump administration seeks to take away gun rights, fake peacenik Donald Trump wants to change the Department of Defense to the Department of War, tariff lawsuit may help businesses see record profits in an amazing Trump administration backfire, and much more!Big TopicWe all hoped Trump diedNews You NeedDark money group discovered to fund coordination with left-wing influencers...are we ok with this?Epstein survivors say they are generating their own listLocal idiot claims mRNA vaccines kill people during senate hearingState of Florida becomes first to eliminate all school vaccine mandates; Surgeon Gen. compares vaccines to...slavery?Jobs report is a complete nightmare, so expect Biden to be blamedA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyTrump administration somehow makes a mockery of the mentally ill gun ownership issueDonald the dove takes a completely shocking war stanceFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsElimination of De Minimis exception leads to many companies and countries barring parcel shipments to the USTurns out businesses might benefit from tariffs but not the way they said

A top IDF commander has admitted that they let Oct 7th happen and did not bother to move the hundreds of people at the Nova Music Festival to a safer location. Plus, in new revelations, many Democratic influencers have been found to be funded by a dark money group, one of the most notable ones could David Pakman. AND Trump brings in $5 Billion in personal wealth from his crypto corruption. All that and more on today's episode!Unredacted Tonight has joined the first ever worker-owned anti-capitalist streaming platform - MeansTV! Support my show AND get tons of awesome content by going to means dot tv and using promo code "LEE". You'll get 20% off and a free trial week.My comedy news show Unredacted Tonight airs every Thursday at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT. My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/ Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!

Tory Whanau and Magenta have a chat about Māori wards and the launch of Tory's campaign.The Māori Queen makes her first royal address including an announcement of to new economic initiatives.Democratic, left leaning US political influencers put under microscope after a wired article by Taylor Lorenz uncovered some dubious contracts and funding linked to dark money. =================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

A top IDF commander has admitted that they let Oct 7th happen and did not bother to move the hundreds of people at the Nova Music Festival to a safer location. Plus, in new revelations, many Democratic influencers have been found to be funded by a dark money group, one of the most notable ones could David Pakman. AND Trump brings in $5 Billion in personal wealth from his crypto corruption. All that and more on today's episode!Unredacted Tonight has joined the first ever worker-owned anti-capitalist streaming platform - MeansTV! Support my show AND get tons of awesome content by going to means dot tv and using promo code "LEE". You'll get 20% off and a free trial week.My comedy news show Unredacted Tonight airs every Thursday at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT. My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/ Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!

Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins to talk about her bombshell expose on how a dark money group Is secretly funding high-profile Democratic influencers. She also hits back at the haters and smearers with actual facts. But first Human Rights attorney Craig Mokhiber talks about how a little-used UN mechanism could stop Israel's genocide in Gaza. For the full discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-full-137998347 Taylor Lorenz is a freelance journalist on YouTube and Substack and hosts the podcast Power User. She has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, Washington Post and more. She's also the author of the bestselling book Extremely Online, which covers the rise of the content creator industry Craig Mokhiber is an American former United Nations (UN) human rights official and a specialist in international human rights law, policy, and methodology. On October 28, 2023, Mokhiber stepped down as the director of the New York office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). In his final letter to High Commissioner, he harshly criticized the organization's response to the war in Gaza, calling Israel's military intervention a "textbook genocide" and accusing the UN of failing to act. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: https://x.com/kthalps Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthalps Follow Katie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kthalps

How did American democracy reach such a precarious moment — and what can we do to fix things? Host Simone Leeper examines the fundamental threats to our democracy today, from gerrymandering and corruption to abuses of executive power and the outsized role of money in politics.Through real stories from everyday Americans and insights from the experts at Campaign Legal Center and other distinguished guests, this season of Democracy Decoded explores how we can use the tools we still have to repair the cracks in the system — and how, together, we can change things for the better.Learn what's at stake — and what can be done to solve the challenges facing American democracy. Follow Democracy Decoded on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.About CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. Campaign Legal Center fights for every American's freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

In this edition of Clear & Trending Danger, Jack and Miles discuss Kawhi Leonard's shady $28m endorsement deal, Florida ending vaccine requirements for children, the Burning Man homicide, the Dem's dumb dark money campaigns, TikTok's deadly "Door Kick" challenge and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s SoloPod, Angela Rye talks with Elizabeth Booker Houston about her contract with Chorus and the online controversy over a Wired article about dark money going to dem influencers. Chorus is a non-profit organization that allegedly pays influencers to push Democratic Party messaging. This came out in an article in Wired magazine written by Taylor Lorenz. Elizabeth is going to go over her contract with Chorus and tell us why she thinks Taylor’s reporting is questionable. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Modi Xi and Putin meet in screw you to Trump, Demfluencers rage after dark money scandal. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JASON ISAAC (CEO, American Energy Institute) IN THE NEWS: 'Web of Dark Money' Tied to Obama, Dems Fuels Green Opposition to Crucial Trump Energy Plan SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/IsaacForEnergy Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarrod Shanahan returns to the show to talk about his new book, Every Fire Needs a Little Bit of Help. But first, we are owed dark money where is our dark money Every Fire Needs a Little Bit of Help collects a decade of reflections on recent US struggles—Occupy Wall Street, Black Lives Matter, and the George Floyd Rebellion—alongside accounts of the rise of Trumpism, the alt-right, an apocalyptic shift in popular culture, to paint a dense and complex portrait of a decade of protracted social crisis. Jarrod Shanahan reports from the ground. On the streets in 2014, from the depths of the Rikers Island penal complex, inside the alt-right underground and the carnival of Trump rallies, and in the line of fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2020, among other scenes that Shanahan accessed not as a credentialed observer but an active participant: prisoner, infiltrator, activist. The resulting essays outline the pitfalls and opportunities facing those seeking to reverse the suicidal course of capitalist society and build a liberated world. JARROD SHANAHAN jarrodshanahan.com MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a recent Wired article, and some relevant responses to it, from journalist Taylor Lorenz. The article details how a dark money group is reportedly secretly funding democratic influencers, and offers the influencers up to $8,000 a month to support Democratic Party politics online.Related episodes:Is Trump DYING? Failing Health Impossible to Hide https://youtu.be/p1SqRUZPwfMReferenced material:The Dark Money Group Secretly Funding Democratic Influencers | Taylor Lorenzhttps://youtu.be/6Skdqe5e6EoA Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers | Wired https://www.wired.com/story/dark-money-group-secret-funding-democrat-influencers/They're trying to TAKE US DOWN! | David Pakman https://youtu.be/oQl5JcBnQ9ADark Money Group Paying Dem Influencers EXPOSED: With Taylor Lorenz | Glenn Greenwald https://youtu.be/OEZcdyi8tOEDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down a recent Wired article, and some relevant responses to it, from journalist Taylor Lorenz. The article details how a dark money group is reportedly secretly funding democratic influencers, and offers the influencers up to $8,000 a month to support Democratic Party politics online.Related episodes:Is Trump DYING? Failing Health Impossible to Hide https://youtu.be/p1SqRUZPwfMReferenced material:The Dark Money Group Secretly Funding Democratic Influencers | Taylor Lorenzhttps://youtu.be/6Skdqe5e6EoA Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers | Wired https://www.wired.com/story/dark-money-group-secret-funding-democrat-influencers/They're trying to TAKE US DOWN! | David Pakman https://youtu.be/oQl5JcBnQ9ADark Money Group Paying Dem Influencers EXPOSED: With Taylor Lorenz | Glenn Greenwald https://youtu.be/OEZcdyi8tOEDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

I discuss the recent Taylor Lorenz Democratic-aligned influencer dark money exposé, why it's important and what we can learn from this debacle.#TaylorLorenz #Politics #DemocraticParty #Influencers #SocialMediaThis episode was published on August 31, 2025 at 7:56am EDT. It was recorded on August 30.Book an astrology reading with me.Check my "Community Tab" where I comment, and share astrological updates and links that I find interesting.Please add yourself to my contact list.There are transcripts of some episodes at my website.Recent episodes:A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic InfluencersSecret Democrat Influencer Funding Programs RevealedDems' Messaging Nerds Urged Party Not to Talk About Trump's Military TakeoverCowardice - A defining feature of our time - Aug 16, 2025Thinning Veils and Leadership - Aug 5, 2025The Truth is Not Popular - Aug 3, 2025The Paradox of Tolerance - Aug 2, 2025This is Not a Drill - Aug 1, 2025I Apologize for Ruining the World - July 24, 2025Stupidity... or Sabotage? - July 23, 2025The Rise of the Divine Feminine - July 22, 2025Stop Feeding The Beast - July 20, 2025Uranus transit Gemini 2025-2033 - Part 1 - July 7, 2025My Pied Piper Theory - July 15, 2025Inflated Ascension Expectations - Jul 3, 2025Pluto in Aquarius - Purging Social Constructs - June 30, 2025Pluto in Aquarius - Dawn of Global Consciousness⁠ - Feb 14, 2022 ⁠

A New York Post report exposes a dark money network funding pro-Democrat influencers up to $8,000 a month. PBD and the Home Team break down the 1630 Fund, Chorus, and the hidden donors behind coordinated messaging, asking what this means for politics and free speech.

Rachel and Van start the show off with some “quick hitters,” including the return of Cracker Barrel's old logo and Taylor Swift's engagement. Then, they react to the developing story of an alleged dark money group secretly funding high-profile Democratic influencers. Later, they are joined by NYC Mayor Eric Adams as he addresses corruption allegations, his non-relationship with Trump, and how he feels about his competition, Zohran Mamdani. 00:00 - Welcome! 1:32 - Cracker Barrel scrapped the new logo 07:37 - Taylor is finally engaged (to Travis Kelce) 24:15 - The Nina Turner response 25:19 - Dark money is allegedly secretly funding Democratic influencers 43:51 - The raw milk story and a quick vaccine debate 51:26 - A quick message from Van before the interview 52:42 - Mayor Eric Adams joins us! 1:25:19 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Mayor Eric Adams Producers: Donnie Beacham and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan, Emily, and Griffin discuss the interview between Adam Friedland and Ritchie Torres, then we look at the Taylor Lorenz WIRED article on influencers being paid through an organization called Chorus. Then we speak with Dr. Mohammed Khaleel, a spine surgeon who just returned from his third trip to Gaza. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Vincent Oshana, and Adam Sosnick cover the Minneapolis church massacre by transgender shooter Robin Westman, Gavin Newsom's wild new Trump accusations, and a secret dark money program funneling cash to influencers to push Democratic messaging.------Ⓜ️ JOIN THE PBD PODCAST CIRCLES COMMUNITY: https://bit.ly/4mAWQAP

A former Israeli special forces agent promotes his AI mass surveillance program on Fox News in the wake of the Minnesota shooting, exploiting Americans' fears. Plus: journalist Taylor Lorenz discusses her WIRED article exposing the dark money group paying Dem influencers. Taylor and Glenn also discuss the dangers of the UK's Online Safety Act and the threat of censorship worldwide.  ------------------ Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update:  Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook Read Taylor Lorenz's article here Watch Taylor Lorenz on YouTube 

What? Famous people get paid to tweet opinions that they don't actually believe? To start the show, we review the bombshell news that a dark money group is funding Democrat influencers to the tune of $8,000 a month! Additionally, we review the case of the alleged Israeli p*do, who has now skipped his court date in Israel! Following, we welcome Katie Miller on the show, wife of Trump's chief of staff, Stephen Miller. She discusses her life working for the Trump administration as well as her new podcast. Finally, Blabs, co-host of “Side Scroller Podcast,” joins in studio to replace Stuttering Craig since he had to bail. Don't miss this episode of “Prime Time with Alex Stein”!   Today's Sponsors:  Frontier Frontier magazine isn't just reading — it's owning the truth. Issue #3 is here, bold and unapologetic, and the only way to get it is through Blaze Unlimited. Subscribers get VIP perks, exclusive content, and a tangible record of history you can hold. Go to https://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/STEIN and use code BLAZE50 for $40 off plus digital access to Issues #1 and #2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Davis exposes how the UniParty's Advance Colorado and its satellite organizations and donors control today's CO GOP.  Hint - Chair Brita Horn is not a factor.

It’s comforting to think about American political institutions as “transparent” and open to scrutiny. However, this week on “Story in the Public Square,” Anna Massoglia describes a campaign finance system built, increasingly, on so-called “dark money.” Massoglia is a political influence expert and investigative journalist with more than a decade of experience exposing the hidden forces of money, power and politics. As the founder and author of “Influence Brief,” Massoglia helps readers to navigate the complex financial systems and influence networks shaping politics and public policy in the United States and across the globe. She also works as an independent consultant and advisor for various organizations, offering expertise in research, strategy and public policy. She is a director of investigations at the Sunlight Reseach Center, a nonpartisan journalism support organization that equips newsrooms to provide their communities fact-based, transparent investigative journalism holding power to account.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What happens when money and power collide with justice? Crime investigator Thomas Hampson takes us deep into the troubling world of Jeffrey Epstein's case, revealing the stark double standards in our legal system.The conversation exposes a stunning contrast: Keith Ranieri received a 120-year sentence and RICO charges for his cult involving 21 victims, while Epstein faced minimal charges despite evidence of over 1,000 victims across multiple countries. This glaring disparity raises profound questions about who our justice system truly serves.Hampson reveals how JPMorgan Chase handled over a billion dollars in transactions linked to suspected human trafficking from Epstein, with evidence suggesting reports were deliberately suppressed. When powerful figures like Bill Barr have connections to cases they oversee, how can we trust the system to deliver equal justice?Visit Tom Hampson's SubStack, For this Story and more. Support the show

The Defense Secretary explains how he see federal officers operating in the nation's capital. CNN reports from the Ukrainian region where the US is entertaining Russia's land swap proposal. The DNC is exploring restricting “dark money” donations. Cases of Legionnaires' disease in New York City are rising. Plus, a century-old camera company is fighting to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s comforting to think about American political institutions as “transparent” and open to scrutiny. However, this week on “Story in the Public Square,” Anna Massoglia describes a campaign finance system built, increasingly, on so-called “dark money.” Massoglia is a political influence expert and investigative journalist with more than a decade of experience exposing the hidden forces of money, power and politics. As the founder and author of “Influence Brief,” Massoglia helps readers to navigate the complex financial systems and influence networks shaping politics and public policy in the United States and across the globe. She also works as an independent consultant and advisor for various organizations, offering expertise in research, strategy and public policy. She is a director of investigations at the Sunlight Reseach Center, a nonpartisan journalism support organization that equips newsrooms to provide their communities fact-based, transparent investigative journalism holding power to account. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryce Eddy sits down with Scott Walter, president of the Capital Research Center, to uncover the hidden influence of Arabella Advisors—a massive dark money network shaping U.S. politics. They dig into the billionaire power players funding Arabella, including household names like Warren Buffett and under-the-radar figures like Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss, and reveal how foreign money, ballot initiatives, and “charitable” nonprofits are used to centralize control and sway elections. Walter shares why both the left and right should be wary of concentrated power, how big business and big government collude, and what reforms could help pull back the curtain on these operations. Ready to JOIN THE FIGHT? Join Bryce’s email list for opportunities to join the discussion, get exclusive interviews, and MUCH MORE: Bryceeddy.com For daily episodes, news, and conservative discussions like this, SUBSCRIBE to The Bryce Eddy Show:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bryce-eddy-show/id1635204267 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thebryceeddyshow/ X:https://x.com/Bryceeddy1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Maurice Weeks of Detroit City Appointments Project (DCAP)  to discuss their collaborative effort to scout, vet, and recommend effective and diverse candidates for service in Detroit's city government.The Detroit City Appointments Project is working to find candidates who are committed to the public good. The project works with organizations from around the city, state and country, to cultivate a robust list of candidates for over 100 mayor appointed or mayor nominated positions. Additionally, DCAP works to inform agendas for key agencies, leveraging the power of organized people throughout the city.To learn more about the Detroit City Appointments Project, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:MICHIGAN BALLOT INITIATIVE AIMS TO REVEAL 'DARK MONEY' DONORS BEHIND POLITICAL ADSSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 800-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad sits down with David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief at Mother Jones, to unpack the IRS's quiet but monumental decision to gut the Johnson Amendment—effectively giving churches and religious organizations the green light to endorse political candidates for the first time in nearly 70 years. They explore how this shift could turn churches into political machines fueled by dark money, spark “pay to play” dynamics among pastors, and deepen polarization within congregations. From mega-churches pushing campaign ads to local races influenced by pulpit power, the episode dives into the far-reaching consequences for democracy, transparency, and the already fragile wall between church and state. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Check out BetterHelp and use my code SWA for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Scott Walter, author "Arabella", joins to discuss the battle against dark money networks funding the progressive agenda in the country. Discussion of George Soros, NGOs and other financial opportunities the left uses to manipulate society.  Have we shifted from the age of information, to the age of transparency and disclosure? Discussion of Epstein document dumps, Obama's treason, and more. Even with the truth coming out...how many listen to it...and how many ignore it because it doesn't fit their narrative?

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

In this heartfelt episode of The Fathers Of The Future Podcast, host Luke Kayyem welcomes Chris Clements, a friend, brother, and father, whose son Preston has been a client of Luke's for the past year. Chris is the co-host of Light Beer, Dark Money, a podcast exploring faith, freedom, and free enterprise, now thriving on the Star Worldwide Networks. The episode delves into Chris's journey as a legacy business owner, taking over Golden Eagle Distributors, a major Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, after his father's sudden passing from lung cancer in 1995. At just 25, Chris was thrust into a leadership role amidst personal grief, family dynamics, and a toxic company environment, forcing him to grow up quickly while navigating challenges in the beer industry and his own identity.Chris shares how his faith became a cornerstone after hitting a spiritual rock bottom, particularly after a wake-up call from his wife about his drinking and its impact on his son. This led to a transformative period of sobriety, prayer, and realigning his identity with his faith, ultimately influencing his decision to sell the business in 2015. The conversation explores themes of legacy, fatherhood, and balancing professional success with personal growth. Chris reflects on lessons from his father's mentorship under August Busch III and the importance of truth, excellence, and time with family. Luke and Chris discuss the rarity of successful men prioritizing faith without hitting rock bottom, emphasizing Chris's unique journey of integrating faith, freedom, and family into his life's work.Light Beer, Dark Money Podcast go to:lightbeerdarkmoney.comAre you stuck? Need awakened? Contact Luke Kayyem here:Website: lukekayyem.comFacebook: facebook.com/lukekayyemInstagram: instagram.com/lukekayyem

Pat is off this week, by Martha joins from Minnesota and Shona L from Houston! Dark Money by Jane Mayer In Dark Water by Lynne McEwan We Could Be Rats by Emily R Austin

Today's Headlines: President Trump signed his sweeping budget bill into law. The law eliminates taxes on silencers and some firearms, adds new taxes on remittances, and includes bizarre provisions like $40 million for a MAGA statue garden and Trump-branded savings accounts for babies. It extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts, slashes Medicaid (projected to leave 12 million uninsured), defunds Planned Parenthood reimbursements, and guts food assistance while ballooning ICE's budget to over $100 billion. Elon Musk, furious over the bill's impact on his business, announced a vague new “America Party” as his teen protégé “Big Balls” was hired by the Social Security Administration. Meanwhile, 79 people died in sudden Texas floods, FEMA grant programs are quietly being withdrawn, and Kristi Noem is under scrutiny for accepting undisclosed payments from a nonprofit promoting her political ambitions. On the global stage, Trump's trade war deadline looms with only 3 of 90 deals finalized, and up to 70% tariffs threatened for non-compliant countries. Proximity talks between Israel and Hamas resume this week in Qatar, as Netanyahu visits the White House following Israel's rejection of Hamas's latest ceasefire demands. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Trump signs big tax cut and spending bill into law in July Fourth ceremony Axios: An increasing share of American adults are going hungry AP News: Musk to form a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law  Wired: ‘Big Balls' Is Now at the Social Security Administration  AP News: Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 79 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing ProPublica: States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up ProPublica: Kristi Noem Secretly Took Personal Cut of Political Donations Axios: Tariffs return to April rates on August 1 without deals, Bessent says Axios: Israel and Hamas to hold indirect ceasefire talks in Qatar Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, June 16, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill takes a closer look at the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Steven Nekhaila, Chairman of the Libertarian National Committee, joins the No Spin News to weigh in on how the U.S should handle the situations involving Iran, Israel, and Ukraine. Who is the group behind the No Kings demonstrations? Representative Nick LaLota enters the No Spin Zone to speak out against a dark money group funding ad campaigns targeting 11 Republican lawmakers in battleground districts. This Day in History: Donald Trump launches his campaign to become president of the United States. Final Thought: Bad weather over the weekend on Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices