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Jon Herold dives into day two of the government shutdown, unpacking the fight over Democrat demands for expanded Obamacare subsidies and health benefits for non-citizens. He highlights Trump's meeting with Russ Vought and the unprecedented opportunity to slash bloated federal agencies during the shutdown, tying it back to Trump's past remarks on fraud and the need for an “unprecedented cure.” The episode also explores a newly issued DoD directive on irregular warfare, connecting it to information ops and Trump's acknowledgment of domestic psyops. From Kash Patel ending FBI partnerships with the ADL to billions in climate and DEI funding being cut, Walmart dropping synthetic dyes, and even the Pope blessing ice at a climate conference, Herold blends sharp analysis with pointed humor. Updates on crypto, Fed rate cuts, and the reopening of questions about Andrew Weissman round out a packed show that exposes the deep state's games and Trump's counterpunches.

Jon Herold and Burning Bright unpack the latest twists in the information war, starting with Trump's carefully chosen words at rallies and how they signal a larger strategy at play. They explore the Comey indictment fallout, Brennan's denials, and how the media frames narratives to trap the public into compliance. The hosts dig into Trump's executive actions on Antifa and domestic terrorism, connecting them to RICO statutes and the broader case against the Deep State. Discussion also turns to the Pentagon's unusual Quantico meeting of generals, what it might mean for continuity of government, and how it ties into the shutdown brinkmanship in Washington. With sharp analysis and first-principles thinking, Herold and Burning Bright show how the long game is being played out in real time, through legal maneuvers, narrative control, and subtle but powerful military signals.

Jon Herold opens this episode on day one of the government shutdown, calling it both political theater and an opportunity. He digs into Trump's tactics, Russ Vought's shutdown memo, and how single line-item votes could reshape federal spending. From JD Vance's fiery remarks to Speaker Johnson's pushback on Schumer's demands, Jon explains why both sides are playing the blame game while Trump quietly sets the agenda. He then unpacks Trump's unexpected security guarantee for Qatar, signed just before Netanyahu's visit, and what it signals for U.S.–Israel relations and Middle East stability. A major thread centers on Israel's payments to influencers, up to $7,000 per post, o shape U.S. opinion, which Jon blasts as foreign propaganda and an act of information warfare. The show also touches on Bitcoin's rise, Trump's AI-driven pediatric cancer initiative, the PBS poll seeding violence narratives, and fresh outrage over a Virginia school worker aiding a student's abortion. With humor, rants, and first-principles thinking, Jon ties together shutdown brinkmanship, foreign influence, and the broader information war.

Jon Herold kicks off Shutdown Eve with a look at Trump's latest moves, from tariffs on timber to reauthorizing federal committees, before diving into the Pentagon's mysterious Quantico gathering of generals. He plays clips from Trump's speech, where jokes about “the N-word of nuclear,” Canada as the 51st state, and central casting give way to serious declarations about inner cities as battlefronts and America facing “invasion from within.” Jon ties these remarks to Trump's domestic terrorism NSPM, Antifa, and the looming “grand RICO” case, framing them as breadcrumbs of a larger counter–color revolution strategy. The episode also covers Venezuela's drug routes, Biden-era surveillance abuses, and new lawsuits, including Jacob Chansley's bizarre $40 trillion filing. On the global front, Jon unpacks Trump and Netanyahu's 20-point Gaza peace plan, Parscale's new contract as a foreign agent for Israel, and China's military posture toward Taiwan. With shutdown brinkmanship hours away, massive federal resignations looming, and even a Trump–YouTube settlement, Jon weaves humor, first-principles analysis, and hard truths into a dense, high-energy show.

Jon Herold opens the week with a deep dive into the looming government shutdown, breaking down Trump's negotiations with Congress, Republican infighting over ACA subsidies, and the DoD's contingency plans prioritizing border security and Middle East operations. He connects these developments to broader devolution themes, highlighting continuity of operations and Trump's strategy of using shutdowns as leverage to force real change. The episode also covers Trump's White House meeting with Netanyahu and the 21-point Gaza peace plan, along with speculation about signals tied to military aircraft sales. Jon examines the devastating LDS church shooting in Michigan, Rudy Giuliani's Dominion settlement, and new rulings against Mike Lindell, before turning to Oregon's lawsuit challenging Trump's National Guard deployment under Title 10. Other stories include China's ferry buildup for Taiwan, misleading narratives about drug prosecutions, and EA's massive $55 billion buyout led by Saudi funds and Jared Kushner. With sharp humor, first-principles thinking, and plenty of rug metaphors, Jon ties together shutdown brinkmanship, legal showdowns, and geopolitical maneuvering into one packed episode.

Luke's HAARP Time Warp: Part 4 Marion grows as a leader but only after some serious pain. Based on a post by somethin fishy, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Luke was glad to get out of there. Richard smelled terrible. Not only was he super obese and he smelled from that, but he had bad body odor and smelled of stale sex. He went to make his way back to his chambers, but he stopped before he got there. He had to do some recon. He explored the castle from top to bottom and stopped to have friendly chats with the guards that he came across. Luke was quickly gaining a reputation for being polite and considerate. Any maids that he crossed paths with didn't fear being attacked by him. Instead, they all stopped to have a quick chat. Through all this Luke learned that Richard was very unpopular with the men and women of the castle and only stayed in charge because he had the support of about a dozen key men. Luke also learned that the last of the men that had been openly loyal to Charles or Marion had been killed, but the general opinion was that it was for the best for they had long ago resigned from the human race and had become animals just to survive. Finally, after some hours, Luke returned to his quarters. There he found the others very tense and it didn't take long for Luke to find out why. Richard was planning on leaving within a week and was demanding that Luke's women accompany him back to his regular home. “Well, that decides it. We have to act tonight.” “Tonight? Luke are you sure?” squeaked Marion. “Yes sweetheart, I'm sure. Because if we don't act, they will find out who you really are.” Marion nodded her final agreement. The group went through all their gear and Luke shared all the intel that he had gathered. This was the first time that any of them other than Marion had seen Luke's handgun and they were all amazed. “I promise that after all this is over and if I am still alive then I shall explain everything to all of you. Marion knows most of the things about me but not all.” Chapter 16. It was almost midnight when Marion's group started their attack. Luke had instructed them that if they heard him firing then they should leave as soon as possible and not to look back; Luke wouldn't accept any arguments. Their first target was Richard's key supporters. Slip up, kill the guards quickly, then kill the key supporters. Gabriel would start off each attack with her bow. She would hide in a dark corner and shoot the guards throats out. This way they couldn't scream. Luke would then usually pick the lock and they would slip in. When they found their target, they would slit his throat and usually would have to cover the mouths of the women with them so that no one screamed. Usually, Stella would calm down the whore that was in the bed. Stella was well known in the castle and had the respect of all the woman. After everything was taken care with one target, they would move on to the next. They worked like this through all the key supporters. Eventually, they only had one target left, Richard. Problem was that he was under heavy guard by loyal men, not the run of the mill castle guards like the rest of them had been. It took almost three hours to get through all the key personal. This had the benefit that by the time they struck at Richard, most of his guards would be drowsy. Luke stopped the attack for a couple of minutes to regroup and plan out their final assault. After looking things over Luke decided that it just might be time to get the trump card out and ready. He put his sword away and pulled out his sig. Quietly he checked to make sure that there was a round in the chamber. Just as the group was starting their assault, there was a blood curdling scream from where they had just been. Their latest target had just been found. Luke moved in as soon as Gabriel had shot the door guards. Luke shot the lock out of the door after finding the door was locked. He burst into the room and this being Charles's old rooms Marion had drawn very exacting sketches so Luke knew exactly where to go. Marion and he moved fast through the rooms, clearing them as they went, while the others guarded the door. Luke and Marion killed anyone that opposed them. By the time they got to Richard, they had killed fifteen men and two women. “Who the hell are you? What do you mean by barging in here?” “Why Richard” said Marion taking off her helmet “I am insulted that you do not recognize the rightful owner of these lands.” When Richard realized just who was standing in front of him, he smiled. “Ah I see that you have returned; Marion of York. Problem is that the rightful owner already has signed over the lands.” “What do you mean?” “Cecilia, you want to come out and meet our guest for this evening?” Marion and Luke started when they caught sight of Cecilia coming out of an adjacent room “Good morning, Marion. Ever the night owl I see. Nice to see you again Luke. It will be so nice to finally have your giant cock buried inside me; but do not worry about Marion for she will have to watch while tied she's to her old bed.” “You traitor. You betray father and every person living in these lands for what? Empty promises from this tub of lard.” This pissed Cecilia off and she started to move toward Marion but Luke pointed his gun at her. “Ah so that is the “gun” that Cecilia has told me so much about. And before you ask and waste more time, I know that it was you, Luke, who killed my son and his men. And now I think that it is time for all of your people to die.” Richard then whistled and his men started coming out of hiding. Luke was faster though. As soon as he heard Richard whistle, he shot Richard dead by double tapping him in the heart. Now he had to get Marion and the rest of the team out of this ambush. Luke shot any soldier that he saw while Marion was busy cutting down more. They worked their way back to the door, only to find a battle royal going on. The team was in serious trouble. They were heavily outnumbered and Gabriel was out of arrows. Luke had to act and act fast. He slapped another clip in and started to walk and shoot. Richard's men unfamiliar with such a device got nervous and broke. The team took full advantage of this and made their break for it. They had left hidden ropes so that they could make their escape. All they had to do was get to them. As they were running, Gabriel caught an arrow in her leg. She wanted the rest of the team to leave her and get out, but Luke wouldn't hear of it. “You never leave a team member behind, Gabriel. Now come on, let's get the fuck out of here.” Luke picked Gabriel up and threw her over his massive shoulder in a fireman's carry. This way Luke could still fight and Gabriel could shoot her bow as she got the arrows. As the team was getting through one of the doors, Tom was taken down. He had just helped Pollyanna get out for she had turned her ankle and was limping when a swordsman came out of nowhere and ran Tom threw. Pollyanna turned as quickly as she could and killed the swordsman. Stella came out then and seeing Tom lying dead started cursing. She turned to go back in and kill as many bastards as she could find but Marion got to her first and pulled her towards the ropes. Alice got them first and got everything ready for the rest. Marion came up with Stella and Pollyanna. Stella went down first, followed by Pollyanna and Alice. Marion in the meantime waited for Luke and Gabriel. She didn't have long to wait either. Luke came up and Marion was horrified. Luke had numerous cuts across his armor and placed that were not armored were bleeding badly, but Luke was so full of adrenaline that he didn't even notice. He went over with Gabriel hanging on to his back, for dear life, for they had to go down almost forty feet. Marion was the last over and made it down safely but almost didn't. When she was only ten feet from the ground, someone cut her rope and when she landed, she got herself a bad ankle sprain. Thankfully for all their sakes their horses were nearby and they were able to get out of town without too much hassle. Granted this meant that they had to kill the guard at the gate they used and had to lower the drawbridge themselves, still all things considered not bad. Chapter 17. The team had a long ride ahead of them to get back to their campsite, and they were all exhausted. As the team put distance between themselves and the town, their injuries began to make themselves known. Not one of them had managed to escape unscathed. Luke had numerous cuts, especially on his legs and near his hands. Pollyanna had a twisted ankle and was now missing two fingers on her left hand. Gabriel still had the arrow sticking out of her leg and had numerous other cuts. Marion was cut up bad and had a strained ankle. Stella was missing a finger on her right hand and was an emotional wreck after losing Tom. Alice was now missing part of an ear and had a very dramatic cut running down her jawline. Just before daybreak the group finally had to stop. They picked the thickest woods that they could find so that they would at least have some cover until they recovered a bit. Since Alice was the most talented medic in the group, she took charge of tended the wounds while Luke was her adviser. It took Alice almost two hours to tend to the team's wounds while Luke tended to hers. As soon as Marion was taken care of, she started cooking some food for everyone. It wasn't much, just a little bit of stew that Marion made up with the food that was in their saddlebags. “Well Marion, what is going to be our next move for we cannot go anywhere near York now?” asked Stella. “I don't know, Stella. I don't know.” Luke could see and feel the mood of the group get even darker now. He knew that he would have to step in but he had to be careful for he wanted Marion to grow into the leader that he knew she was capable of being. But right now, he had to keep the group together long enough for Marion to learn how to led. “Excuse me ladies but I think that we need to get back to our campsite and hunker down until things calm down a bit. After all, if Cecilia's forces catch us it's pretty much a sure thing that we will all be killed as painfully as possible.” When the rest of the group was far enough away, Luke pulled Marion to him and talked quietly; “Marion, never ever say that you “I don't know” when asked what to do ever again. Do you hear me?” she just stared at Luke for he was frigid. “Those three words will destroy a unit faster than any kind of enemy action. As the leader it's your job to know what to do even when you don't. If you truly want to be a leader then you need to take this advice to heart.” With that Luke helped Marion onto her horse and then mounted his. With the thought of Cecilia chasing them, to keep them company, the group set out again. Luke was worried about Gabriel's leg but right now he had more important worries for Cecilia's troops were starting to get out this far to look for them. The team slipped away as quietly as possible and keep moving though the day. As one member would sleep another one would guide that person's horse. Finally, they got back to their camp from which they had set off from just a couple of days before. Back at camp, the mood was somber for they had lost their friend and comrade, Tom. Emotions ran from just sad for Luke to furious from Stella. This wasn't the first time Luke had lost people in combat and he knew that it wouldn't be the last. Stella in the meanwhile was dealing with a bad case of survivor guilt. Everyone else in camp was between these two extremes. Since it was late in the afternoon, Luke started cooking supper. Yes, it was time to mourn but things still needed to be done, like cleaning his weapons and mending his clothes. As he was cleaning his Sig, Alice came up to him and asked: “Luke, are you going to tell us about that thing and about yourself now?” Luke looked at the others and saw that they wanted the answers. “Can we eat first and then after dinner I will show you all everything?” “I guess.” Alice replied melodramatically. “Thank you.” Dinner that evening was quiet to say the least. The only talking was to ask for food and to say thanks. Luke had managed a hearty venison stew for supper and there was enough left over for breakfast the following morning. After the dishes had been cleaned Luke pulled all of his gear out of hiding. This was going to be the first time that even Marion had seen all his gear. Sure, she had seen the cases, but she had never seen Luke open them. “Ladies, before I show you what I have to show and before I tell what all I have to tell; I must demand that you swear an oath of silence for if the wrong people, like Cecilia, get ahold of the information that I know, the world as you know it could come to an end. If you cannot do this then you need to leave now.” All of the women nodded their heads, agreeing to his terms. Luke started with his rifle. It was one of his most prized weapons, even before getting thrown back into the middle ages. It was a .338 caliber with a Leupold scope on it. With this rifle and the Lapua ammo that he was packing, he could shoot someone between the eyes at almost 1500 meters. Gabriel was amazed with this and Luke could see that she really wanted to try shooting it. “Gabriel” Luke continued once she looked him in the eye “I promise that I will teach you how to use this weapon, as soon as I can start making ammo for it. You will understand why in a little bit.” Luke then pulled out his computer and powered it up. During the last few months, he had taken it out periodically to make sure that the battery stayed charged. He had charged it with his solar powered charging station. When his laptop finished booting up, he started explaining: “Now this devise is called a computer. This one in particular probably holds more information than if you combined all the current knowledge on this planet. Stored in here are text on medicine, engineering, math, geography, economics, general science, and physics. I also have a large selection of music and many pictures of my past life.” “How can all that be stored in that little thing?” asked Marion. “Well, it's kind of hard to explain but let me see if I can massively simplify it so that you all can hopefully understand. The information is stored in a form called bytes. That's the basic building block of all computer languages. A byte is kind of like a letter. Computers like mine can store trillions upon trillions of bytes. Does that make any sense? Computer science was never my strong suit.” “Somewhat” the women responded. “Okay. Now it's time I tell you all my biggest secret. Now before I tell the rest of you; I will tell you that Marion already knows. Okay here it goes.” Luke took a deep breath and closed his eyes. “You know this to be the year 1065 A D. Where I am from it was the year 2021 A D.” All the women, except Marion, had the same stunned look. “Yes, I am from almost a thousand years in the future and as such I not only carry huge amounts of scientific information but I also know the general outline of European history for the next almost thousand years.” When the ladies heard this: Alice passed out, Stella and Pollyanna gasped, and Gabriel looked thoughtful. Only Marion didn't react. “So that's why you have been so quiet about yourself!” exclaimed Gabriel “And I agree with you as it happens. If the information that you possess gets into the wrong hands then the world would change in every way possible and most likely not for the better. Every king and petty noble would want to get their hands on you to learn about their future and then try to change that future to suit them. Problem would be that if you start changing the events then you change the history too.” Luke just nodded at her; he was thankful that Gabriel understood. When Luke looked at Marion, he expected to see anger. Instead, he saw complete love for she now understood why Luke had been so quiet about himself. “Now gather round ladies” Luke said after everyone recovered “I want to show you all my previous life.” Over the next two hours, Luke showed everyone pictures of his pervious life. Everything from his time in the marines, to growing up with his family, to Mackenzie's family, to pictures of his company and some of the projects that he had worked on, all over the world. He also showed them pictures of the places that he had been to and the people that he had seen. Then after promising that she would take upmost care of it, Luke loaned his computer to Alice and Pollyanna. To Alice so that she could study his medical books, and Pollyanna so that she could study the engineering text that was stored with the provision that they only study of about an hour a day so that they wouldn't suffer eye strain. “Okay ladies, time for a brief history lesson, well my history. There is a storm coming. It will start next year when King Edward dies. He will name Herold Godwinson as his successor. Two problems with this though. Herold's brother believed that he should have been named king and gets the king of Norway to support him. The Vikings would invade England, but would be almost animated by Herold's forces. The other problem came from Normandy, and his name was… well is William, Duke of Normandy. Apparently, Edward had also promised him the throne before he gave it to Herold. William would also invade England, but he would beat Herold's troops at the Battle of Hastings. During the battle Herold will die from an arrow to his eye, and William would be forever be known as William the Conqueror. This would be the last time that England would be successfully invaded. During the 1200's, England would control almost all of France but would be eventually driven out completely. England would then turn their attention North and after almost five hundred years of intermittent struggle would conquer Scotland. Eventually they would conquer Ireland as well and would be known as Great Britain. There will be at least two civil wars that I can remember fought over the English crown. The first one was in the 1400's, and was called the War of the Roses and was fought between the houses of Lancaster and York. Eventually the house of York would win but it was a very long and bloody struggle. The second civil war would be in the mid to late 1600's and this one would cement the power of Parliament over the King, for the winner of that war was the forces of Parliament, under the command of a man named Oliver Cromwell and the King would end up losing his head. Eventually the monarchy would be restored but they would remain at best equal with Parliament. After this civil war Britain would eventually go on to rule over one quarter of the globe, and would be one of the most influential empires the world has ever seen. Now by my time the idea of the divine rights of Kings would be dead and the people ruled over themselves. Most of the time this was a better thing then having a king and at other times; well let me say that anyone, no matter at what level they were born at can be just as cruel, for instead of kings or dukes, we had dictators or juntas. Both of these usually came to power through the military and for the most part, as long as they had military support then they would stay in power. Now where I am from, we were once part of the British empire, but fought a war with them and kicked them out in the late 1700's. Over the next 200+ years we would be ruled be the same type of government with only one civil war. That type of government was a constitutional republic that was set up with three separate branches of government that were designed to fight with each other so that none of the three could gain too much power. Also it was what is known as a federal type government, meaning that the national government shared power with the provincial, state was the term that we used, governments and local governments. Another provision in the way our government was set up was the minority would also get to have a say in government and not get rode over by the majority. As if that wasn't enough, the men that set up our government made sure that the people would be able to have their say in government. They even made sure to protect the peoples to firearms so that if somehow the government did become too strong the people could rise up against it. Was our government prefect? Of course not. But was the most stable form of government, over the long term, that humans have ever came up with.” When Luke was done, he was exhausted and all the women sat stunned. They could hardly believe what all Luke had told them, but once they thought it through, they could see the merits of the people wielding power and protections being put in place to protect the minority as well as the majority. Eventually Marion was able to speak up: “Wow, no wonder why you are so afraid to tell people what you know.” Luke just looked at her with sad eyes and nodded. Marion was thrilled and terrified at the same time. She was thrilled because she finally knew everything there was to know about Luke and she was terrified for the same reason. “So, with all those advances were there still diseases and famines?” asked Alice “Yes, although most diseases would be curable in my time and smallpox would be eradicated. Famines still stuck with amazing fluency, especially in Africa and parts of Asia. Most of the time the cause was human related, usually wars or the mismanagement of natural resources at the hands of a corrupt government. Sometimes though, the weather patterns would change and an area would have a series of bad harvest and that would set off famines. And before you ask yes, we still had wars a plenty and they were usually fought the same petty reasons as they are fought for in this time. Only in my time, wars could have casualties in the millions of people and we had weapons that could obliterate the largest cities on Earth. We had enough of these weapons that we could eliminate all the humans on Earth.” “Oh” Alice looked very sad and she even shed a tear hearing Luke. Eventually Marion stood up and stretched. “Well now, I do believe that it is time for us all to lay down and try to get some sleep for tomorrow we need to get focused on surviving and figuring out our next move.” No one moved but Luke. He was the only one that moved towards getting ready for bed. “Marion, I'm scared” confessed Gabriel “your sister will never stop hunting us and unlike you, none of us have skills that are useful out in the world.” “You all have skills” responded Marion “You Gabriel are an amazing fighter and a lot of fun to be around. Alice, you have an interest in real medicine. One of the only people in our world that can say that. Pollyanna, your skills lay in engineering and science. Stella, you Milady are one hell of a leader and I suspect that one day you may be quite famous. We all have our own talents and skills; the trick is knowing how to harness them.” “Still, I'm not only scared for next year but also tomorrow and next week.” Marion gave her a warm smile. “I know the feeling and I get over it by curling up in Luke's arms” They all looked to Luke now. “But...” Marion cut her off with a finger over Gabriel's lips. “Come with me.” Marion and Gabriel went over to where Luke was laying down. Marion then slowly stripped Gabriel's clothes off and Gabriel returned the favor for Marion. Once they were both naked, they laid down with Luke. Marion made sure that Gabriel took the spot right next to Luke so that she could feel all of Luke's body. Luke looked up at Marion with alarm, but Marion just gave him a warm smile and mouthed to him to be gentle. What followed was a whirlwind for Gabriel. She had never been naked with any man and here she was now with a gentle giant. Not only that but Marion was also pressed up against her, encouraging her to be herself and have fun. Luke went slow with Gabriel. He started off be slowly rubbing his hands all over her body feeling her muscles, her tits, her stomach, the pubes, her legs. At first Gabriel was so nervous that she thought that she might be sick. That disappeared when Marion gave her a tender kiss that she had poured all her passion into. Gabriel could feel the love in it and her tension melted away. Finally, her hands started coming to life as well. She started off rubbing Marion because that was the way the Gabriel was facing. Gabriel was amazed at how soft and smooth Marion was, and yet she could feel the power that Marion possessed just under her skin. Eventually though, Gabriel's attention was pulled to the monster that was poking her in her ass. She was amazed when she first felt it. It felt like the size of a horse and it was hot. She could also feel the ridges caused by Luke's veins and she was amazed that something could be so hard and yet so soft feeling at the same time. Gabriel had started to get wet while she had been rubbing Marion, but in feeling Luke, she started to get soaked between her legs. Soon she felt a hand trying to get between her legs, so Gabriel opened up. What came next was the best thing that she had ever felt. It felt like there was an inferno burning between her legs, but Gabriel wanted it to continue. Before long she started to wonder just who's hand was causing her to feel so good and it didn't take long for her to find out for when she looked at Luke, one of his hands was rubbing her tit and his other one was propping his head up so that he could get a better view. That meant that the hand that was making her so hot belonged to Marion. Gabriel had never given a thought as to what it might be like, being with another woman, but she figured what the hell. Within minutes, Gabriel's hips were humping Marion's hand by themselves and Gabriel was having a hard time making noise never mind actually speaking. Finally, she started to shake like a leaf and she saw bright flashes in her eyes. When she finished, she felt like a wet rag for she had a very hard time moving. She tried to open her eyes, but even the dim light from the fire was too much for her to handle at the moment. Marion was giggling as Gabriel struggled to come back to her senses. Once she had come back to her senses enough to be able to function again, Gabriel looked over and into Luke's eyes. She gave him a silent promise that she would never, ever abandon either him or Marion. With that she gently pushed Luke onto his back and with a bit of final encouragement from Marion; Gabriel mounted Luke. At first, she had some problems getting lined up, but a little help from Marion holding Luke's cock; Gabriel figured it out. She slowly made her way down Luke's shaft thoroughly enjoying every bit of it. Finally, Gabriel felt Luke's cock run into her hymen and with a deep breath forced Luke through and he was inside her. Marion gently kissed the tears from Gabriel's face while Gabriel sat perfectly still. It felt like she was being split open by Luke, but she had no desire to remove Luke from inside her. Eventually, the heat from Luke's cock combined with her own heat encouraged Gabriel to start moving. What came next was like seeing another beautiful world for the first time. She slowly built-up speed as her pussy figured out what it liked the best. As she had been moving, Luke had been matching her. Thrust for thrust, move for move. Together they travelled toward a massive orgasm. As Gabriel rode Luke, Marion was busy kissing Gabriel's nipples and rubbing her clit. Gabriel had simply never imagined that she could ever feel this good. As he got close, Luke tried to pull out of her cunt, but Gabriel wasn't having any of it. She knew why Luke was almost desperate to pull out of her, but she didn't care and more to the point, kind of hoped that she would get knocked up. Once Gabriel had made her command known, Luke began to unleash his little swimmers. He first six large shots up inside her and the pulsing of his organ set Gabriel off with an orgasm that might have caused her injury if Marion hadn't been there to hold her and keep her safe. Gently Marion helped Gabriel lay down between Luke and herself. Gabriel couldn't have fought back even if she had wanted to for she had passed out form her orgasm. Luke and Marion formed a human sandwich with Gabriel holding the place of honor between them and within minutes all three had passed out. Chapter 18. Two months earlier. Lucy and Cecilia had just set off after it was decided that Luke and Marion would stay and try to kill Richard. Cecilia though had plans of her own. On the way to Lincoln, she and Lucy talked and Lucy filled Cecilia in on everything Richard had been doing. This was important to Cecilia's plans, plus she wanted Lucy to feel safe. Once the two got to Lincoln, Cecilia led Lucy to a different inn then she had stayed at when she was with Marion and Luke. This inn was one that Cecilia actually owned under an alias. The inn was one of the fronts that Cecilia used to force woman and girls into the sex trade. Cecilia figured that Lucy was good enough looking that she might just be worth a fair amount of money. The inn keeper had strict orders to never acknowledge Cecilia in public. Cecilia was to be treated the same as anyone else. Cecilia would always initiate the contact, usually after most everyone had got to bed for Cecilia had her secrets too. Cecilia's biggest secret was that she was actually extremely intelligent. She had figured out though, at a very young age, that if she played the clumsy fool then no one would expect anything of her and would generally leave her alone. Another one of Cecilia's secrets was that she had killed so many people that she had actually lost count. She either had killed them herself or had ordered their death. By this point in her life, she had built the most powerful crime network in the British islands, and one of the largest in Europe. She dealt in everything from stolen church artifacts to slaves. From commanding pirates on the open seas to highway men on land, she was into everything. Basically, if she could make money from someone else's suffering she did it. She even extorted church officials for land, forgiveness, and money. Once Lucy had gone to sleep, which didn't take long for Lucy was exhausted, Cecilia made contact with her henchmen. In this world she was known by the name Elizabeth and she was not a person that any sane person would ever cross. “That other woman in my room, get her. Just make sure that you idiots don't damage the goods too badly this time. I lost good money with the last bitch you idiots captured.” “Yes ma'am” they barked and were off. Cecilia sat, by herself in a corner, enjoying a good pint when she heard Lucy get captured and a cold smile came across her face. She then heard the soft thud of her men knocking Lucy out. Lucy's life was now for all real purposes over for she was now just one of Cecilia's sex slaves and would be taken to a coastal brothel take specialized in catering to sailors. After Cecilia had finished her pint and food, she went up to bed where the first thing she did was to collect all of Lucy's former possessions. Among them was the money that Luke and Marion had given her. When Cecilia counted it out, she was amazed at how stupid Marion and Luke were for they had given Lucy almost fifty pounds. Lucy quickly pocketed this and went to bed where she slept just as peacefully as she always did. The next morning, after breakfast, she sent a message to Richard telling him that William was dead and that Marion was still alive. She went on to explain briefly about the stranger that had interfered and ruined all their plans. When she was done dictating, the scribe read it back to her and she approved by using her ring to seal the letter. After the message was off, Cecilia spent the rest of the day on business. She had been away for a while and had a lot to catch up on. By that evening she was finally done and was feeling extra horny; so, she went to her special brothel where she could get some well-hung guy either fuck her senseless or rock her gently all night long, depending on her mood. Tonight, she was in the mood to get pounded senseless all night long. She would have to switch out men for they were always so weak but that was just one of the facts of life. When she got there, she got a surprise for there was a large black man that had just came in and she just had to get a piece of that. Cecilia took him up to her room where she ordered him to strip so that she could inspect the goods. She so enjoyed making big, strong men feel powerless. When he finally got naked, Cecilia carefully inspected the man. He had well developed muscles, a large almost pitch-black cock, and he was tall at about six foot. He actually kind of reminded Cecilia of Luke in demeanor but Luke was white, was taller, a little larger cock, and bigger muscles. This man though was far, far better than anything else that was available so Cecilia was happy. She made the man go down on her and eat her to her first orgasm of the evening. She never sucked cock for she wanted the men to last longer inside her. Before Cecilia started fucking herself on his cock, she made sure that he understood the penalty for him cumming too soon. If he cum before Cecilia had cum at least once, then she would castrate him, fry his balls in front of him, and force him to slowly eat them. He was bigger than anyone she had ever had inside her and she was thoroughly stretched out. Cecilia absolutely loved the color contrast between her body and the man she was with. She was snow white while he was dark brown. Needless to say, that Cecilia had no problems with this guy for he fucked her until she had to actually beg for him to fill her cunt with cum, before he pumped her full of juice. Before Cecilia began the night, she figured that she would end up going through several men, but now she could barely move, never mind go look for another guy, so she passed out for the night, after telling the guy to get out. So was Cecilia's life for the next week or so. Wake up whenever she felt like it, take care of business until supper. After supper, she went to get her brains screwed out by her now favorite gigolo. She was a bit worried that she might get pregnant but the sex was far too good to stop and with her stress levels getting fucked senseless every night by a dark piece of forbidden fruit was just what she needed. After eight days, she got a response from Richard. In it he thanked her for the news of his son and also offered to marry her, seeing as he had his own wife killed after suspecting her of cheating on him even though, he kept a harem for himself. Cecilia agreed but with the stipulation that she be made his sole heir and that their marriage be kept an absolute secret. After almost three weeks of back and forth, Cecilia and Richard had come to an agreement. Cecilia would get most everything that she wanted, Richard would keep his harem and Cecilia would pay Richard 2000 pounds. While this was a significant amount of money for Cecilia, it meant that she would by her own calculation be in control of most of Northern England. For she knew something that Richard didn't. Luke, Marion's boy toy, was still out there, he was extremely dangerous, and that he actually cared about the filthy masses. Cecilia figured that sooner or later he would make a move to get rid of Richard and she also figured that Luke would succeed with that. Richard kept his end of the bargain so Cecilia kept hers. She privately figured that she would have all her money back within a month or two especially once she had figured out that Luke had already been in the castle and had met Richard once. Not only that but Richard's men were being attacked by mysterious forces in the areas outside of town, and some of the dead were left where they could be easily spotted from the castle walls. Privately Cecilia figured that Richard had only a month left and she wasn't far off. Within two weeks of the extremely private wedding Luke and Marion struck. As soon as the attack had been driven off Cecilia commanded her most trusted lieutenant: “Go and seal Luke's chambers. Kill anyone that tries to get in or out and wait for me to get there before going in.” “Yes ma'am.” And off he went. When Cecilia examined the armor on the one dead intruder, she was completely amazed at how well it was made and how well it had worked for it was a very lucky strike that took him down. Some of the soldiers identified the man as Tom. It seems that he was one of the soldiers that Luke had chosen to accompany him when he went to look for Richard's son. The other man hadn't been seen at all. The other women were all identified as fresh whores that Richard's men had captured and Richard hadn't had an opportunity to fuck before Luke took them. The thing was that when they had come back, they were all much stronger both mentally and physically then when they had left with Luke. When Cecilia went to investigate Luke's chambers, she was discouraged to find that none of his gear was there. In fact, it didn't look like anyone had been in there for days. Publicly Cecilia spoke about taking strong action against her rebellious little sister and her minions. Privately however, Cecilia was terrified. Marion had almost succeeded and if it hadn't been for the measures that Cecilia had just barely got put in place, Marion most likely would have succeeded. Cecilia knew that she might not be so lucky the next time for she had tipped her hand when Richard called her into the room with him, just before he was killed. Plus, Marion and especially Luke had a knack for winning over the lower classes; while Cecilia hated and was hated by the lower classes. One more thing to turn her world over was that she got word that her favorite gigolo had escaped. It had apparently been quite a bloody thing with five of her best people being killed in the process. He had then got a spot on a ship and had left England for parts unknown. She had made her decision with the rising sun on the morning after the attack; she ordered her armorers to do their best to duplicate the armor that was captured with Tom. Tom's body was beheaded and his head was put on a pikestaff in the town square and his body was burned to ash. Cecilia then made it known that there was a 500-pound reward for the capture of Luke and Marion. The only stipulation was that they had to be taken alive. Cecilia then put a 250-pound reward on the other team member's heads. She also made it known that aiding them in any way was punishable by a very slow and painful death. That done, she then worked on putting a better training program in place for her troops. For they would have to be very well trained and motivated to even stand a chance against Marion. Chapter 19. The next morning, Gabriel woke up more rested than she had felt in years, granted her leg was still throbbing and her pussy was sore, but that was to be expected. At first, she was confused as to why she had slept so well, then she remembered and started to feel guilty because she felt that she had taken advantage of Luke and made herself a promise right there that would never happen again. The next thing she noticed was that it was light out and she was alone. As she looked around, she could hear Luke and Marion talking quietly. Finally, she forced herself to stand and wrapped the blanket around her body. She limped to where everyone else was at. She was hit with the smell of breakfast; the sound of blades being sharpened, and the music that was coming from Luke's computer. “Well look at what the cat drug in.” chirped Alice and to Gabriel's embarrassment everyone including Luke laughed. Her embarrassment deepened when Stella pointed out Gabriel's rapidly reddening checks and the dried cum on her legs and the group laughed harder. Marion actually fell off the stump that she was sitting on she was laughing so hard. Gabriel couldn't run away so eventually she started laughing with the group. As she laughed, she felt her guilt melt away. After all Marion had insisted on sharing Luke with her and Gabriel was very thankful that her first time was with a man that knew how to take proper care of her. She then noticed just how hungry she was as Pollyanna handed her a bowl of left-over stew and a piece of bread. “So, Marion, what's our game plan now?” Gabriel asked. “Well, you are restricted to camp until your leg heals and don't even think about arguing. You can still make arrows and other gear without leaving camp. The rest of us will be taking turns posting lookouts around the camp. When not on lookout duty or hunting, we will be training hard and working on developing better arms and armor. After your leg heals, then we will start collecting fresh intel on Cecilia. She might be better than Richard, but I highly doubt it. I figure that her harsh policies will start to drive people out of their homes and when that happens, we will encourage them to join us. Once we are strong enough then we will strike again. This time we will have even more advanced weapons, much better intel, and most importantly won't be underestimating Cecilia. “So, what happens if we are discovered before I heal?” “Well then we fight. There are booby traps hidden all around camp that enemy troops are sure to fall into. By the time they get through, we should be able to have our horses saddled and get out of here with all of our gear. If we fail, well then we fight and die here.” Gabriel looked like she had turned into a ghost she was so pale. Marion had changed and until that moment, no one had realized just how much Marion had changed. Marion was starting to show the makings of becoming a great Queen. The rest of the women also caught Marion's change and quickly came to the same conclusion as Gabriel. Not only that, they all privately had come to the realization that they would follow Marion into the pits of hell itself. Gabriel then limped over and picked up her sword. She took it out and walking up to Marion kneeled in front of her and offered her the sword and swore an oath of absolute loyally until Gabriel's dying breath. The rest of the group following, including Luke much to everyone's surprise. Everyone had figured that Luke's loyalty was already a given. Through this Marion's cheeks were red with embarrassment. After Luke had finished, Marion swore her loyalty to the group to her dying day. She would gladly die to defend them. This all this done, Marion started giving the team their individual assignments and their watch rotation. Marion made sure that she spent at least as much time on watch during the difficult times of day as the rest of them. She also made sure that everyone had at least a couple of hours a day to relax a bit. The next month was busy for the team. An infection had set into Gabriel's leg and she almost died. Only Alice's dedication and Luke's knowledge had saved her. Marion had gotten over her morning sickness, finally. The rest of the team had fully recovered although Stella still had bouts of survivor's guilt. She kept this at bay by working her ass off and reminding herself that she would get her revenge. Eventually the group started to extend the area that they patrolled. Included in that area was one of the main roads to York. At first, they just watched the traffic and looked for patterns. They noticed that a lot of the traffic was iron ore, food, horses, and textiles and it was all headed for York. Traffic coming from York was very light to say the least and mostly consisted of empty carts that had transported in supplies. At first Marion wondered if Cecilia had come to her senses and had started to care for the people. This idea was forever chased out when she and Alice came across a young man one day by the side of the road. He was barely alive and he wasn't much more than a skeleton with skin. Between the two of them, they easily picked the man up and carried him to their camp. Of course, they blindfolded him after explaining that it was for their safety. The man was so weak that he couldn't have resisted anyway. Once back in camp, Alice went to work on tending to the man's wounds while Marion questioned him. At first Marion would keep her name a secret. She could see no need to give away any more information then was necessary. “So, what is your name, lad?” “Robin.” “Where are you from and where are you going?” “Where I was from was burnt to the ground a week ago and no longer exist. As to where I was going, well I hope that it is heaven for I am not long for this world.” “Now there is no need to think like that. This woman here is an amazing doctor. Now what can you tell me of Cecilia?” “She is pure evil and I bet that the devil himself would be kinder. At first everyone hoped that she would be better than Richard, but hopes of that were dashed within days of Marion's brave, but unsuccessful attack. First Cecilia put out a reward of 500 pounds for Marion and her friend Luke, but they have to be brought in alive. The rest of the group has a 250 pound reward on their heads. I highly doubt though that anyone is fooled by her anymore; for if they did bring in one of the outlaws, Cecilia would have them killed before they could even count out the reward money. Then she raised everyone's taxes even more. Not only that but rumors are that she is extorting the churches in the district into handing over most of their money and artifacts so that she can pay for her soldiers. She is building a massive army but no one really knows why. I mean, after all Marion and her group are most likely dead for nobody has seen or heard them since the attack.” With that Robin bowed his head and started to softly cry. Marion stood up and went over to Luke, who was out of the visitor's line of sight. “You heard?” “Yep. What do you want to do?” Marion looked at Robin for a second. “We will keep him with us as long as Alice can heal him. We will also start attacking Cecilia's troops, but only if we catch them mistreating civilians. When we do attack, we will make sure to do so only in areas away from here. We will also let it be known through the land that we are in fact not dead and are looking for volunteers willing to fight for justice and liberty.” “I agree. When are you planning on telling Robin who you are?” “Soon honey. Soon.” Marion said patting Luke's cheek. Marion returned to Robin and helped Alice by putting cool, damp rags on Robin's forehead to help keep him cool. After he had passed out and was sleeping soundly, Marion quietly called a meeting to announce the new plans. She strictly forbid the use of any of their names around Robin until they were sure of him. She figured about a week or so before they could revile just who they were. The rest of the group nodded their heads in agreement with her. Chapter 20. Marion returns with vengeance. The next week was an extremely busy one for Marion's crew. It had been touch and go for Robin, but he was now starting to mend slowly. They also had their first encounter with Cecilia's men since they had gone into hiding. Pollyanna and Stella had been coming back from a scouting trip when they almost literally stumbled on a group of Cecilia's men raping five women that they had taken from a local village. Since they had the element of surprise and there were only five bastards, Stella quickly made the choice to strike. While Pollyanna stayed hidden in the brush, Stella worked her way around the group. Once she was on the other side, which had only taken her five minutes, she signaled Pollyanna and she signaled back. With that the angel of death spread its wings over the men and within seconds they were all dead, for while neither Stella or Pollyanna were in Gabriel's league; they were no slouches either and the range here was only about 10 meters. They then stepped out of hiding to make sure all the men were dead and to check on the women. The women were so scared that a couple of them peed themselves. First, they had been taken for payment because their families couldn't pay the outrageous taxes that Cecilia was charging. Then when their guards had stopped for lunch, the women were brutally raped for dessert. Then without warning arrows flew out of the woods, killing the guards. Then two very strangely dressed men came out of the woods and checked on the guards. They had to be men for they were wearing pants and had on strange green overcoats that had hoods on them that covered their faces. Then the older one spoke, these “men” were actually women and they removed their hoods. The women that had been raped started crying for they had hope that they might now be safe. Prior to Cecilia's reign of terror, they had been part of successful families that usually didn't have to worry about paying their taxes or putting food on the table, but now they were beyond dirt poor. “Do any of you know who we are?” Asked the younger woman warmly. All five women shook their heads. “Well then introductions are in order then. My name is Pollyanna and I am an engineer. My companion here is Stella, and she is my immediate superior. We are both followers of Marion of York” All five of the women's reactions were about the same. They were shocked beyond belief for they had thought that Marion and her followers had all died. In fact, nobody believed that they were still alive. “Thank you for rescuing us” one of the younger women said quietly. The woman named Stella responded with a smile. “No thanks are necessary. We do have a couple of small favors to ask before we escort you home.” “What are they?” sharply asked the same woman that had spoken up before. “Hey calm yourself if you please. We ask that once all of you have gotten dressed you help us get these bastards off the road. The other thing we ask that you quietly tell people just who's group rescued you.” Again, the women nodded their heads only this time there was no hesitation. They quickly got dressed and then helped Stella and Pollyanna get the bastards off the road and hidden. After the dead were hidden, Pollyanna brought their horses up and loaded all the looted gear up. Going through their loot, they found a total of five pounds ten shillings which Stella divided between the raped women. For Stella and Pollyanna this was no big deal but for the other five this was a godsend for them. They did suggest that the women hide the money so that it wouldn't get stolen from them. After making sure that everything was ready, they set off. Stella made the decision to give the women an escort back to their villages and since Pollyanna didn't have too much to do for the rest of the day went with them. Along the way, the women were full of questions about everything it seemed but especially Marion. Stella and Pollyanna answered most of the questions but not all. They were silent about where they were hiding and they refused to talk about what all they had been doing since the attack. They did answer the questions that pertained to the group's goals. The women had a hard time believing that Marion was aiming toward making all people equal in the law's eyes and giving everyone the opportunity to prove themselves and succeed in life. As the group was coming up to a bend in the road, Pollyanna suddenly stopped and quietly signaled the group to get off the road fast. Stella was the last into hiding: “What's up?” “I heard horses.” “Well, we know what to do with them. Ladies listen to me and listen well. You need to hide. If anything happens to us run and make sure to scatter so that if one of you are found then the rest will still have a chance.” Stella said as she was unlimbering her bow and making sure that her arrows were ready as Pollyanna quickly followed suit. Within minutes a troop of cavalry came around the corner and they were wearing Cecilia's colors. Stella counted twenty men and numerous pack horses as they drew back their bows. Both of them had a new type of bow that Luke had designed. It was far more powerful than anything else in existence and was capable of being shot rapidly. To be continued in part 5, Based on a post by somethin fishy, for Sex Stories.

Jon Herold and Chris Paul tackle a packed episode of Devolution Power Hour, opening with Trump's surprise “med bed” healthcare announcement and the AI-generated video that set the internet buzzing. They question the line between satire, soft disclosure, and information warfare, comparing it to Hollywood's visions of instant healing tech. From there, the hosts dive into synthetic reality, showing how AI videos and fabricated documents erode trust in evidence itself, reinforcing the need for skepticism in an information war. They explore Trump's new NSPM on domestic terrorism, its connection to 18 U.S.C. §§ 241–242, and how it may tie into the broader “RICO Grande” case against the Deep State. With sharp analysis of the Comey indictment, Kash Patel's pushback, John Brennan's televised denial, and the looming government shutdown, Herold and Paul connect today's chaos to larger strategies of exposure, leverage, and constitutional restoration. From Soros to January 6th optics, from the Pentagon's unprecedented Quantico gathering to the auto-pen saga, this episode lays out the converging narratives shaping America's next chapter.

Jon Herold kicks off Friday's Daily Herold with the bombshell indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on obstruction and false statement charges, asking why Durham ignored the same evidence years earlier. He walks through John Solomon's reporting, the testimony of Comey's inner circle, and why this could be the first domino in a larger accountability push. The show then digs into a newly released FBI after-action report exposing 274 agents deployed on January 6th, fueling questions about political bias and withheld evidence. Jon also unpacks Trump's latest executive actions, designating Antifa a domestic terror organization, issuing a new NSPM targeting organized political violence, and reasserting the death penalty in D.C., and connects them to a broader strategy that could tie into an overarching RICO case. The episode closes with speculation on the Pentagon's unprecedented generals meeting at Quantico, looming government shutdown brinkmanship, and China's conspicuous silence on Trump's TikTok deal. With humor, sharp analysis, and first-principles thinking, Jon ties the week's chaos into a clear narrative of corruption, lawfare, and strategy.

Jon Herold and Burning Bright dissect the week's chaos, from Trump's startling “paper tiger” jab at Russia to the broader game theory behind his UN speech and shifting Ukraine rhetoric. They dig into the legal gray zone of Antifa's domestic terror designation, why it lacks real teeth, and how media spin keeps Americans distracted from deeper psyops. The hosts explore YouTube's quiet admission of election interference, the Dallas ICE facility shooting with anti-ICE bullets, and the staged theater of consequence culture, showing how each event manipulates emotions to fracture unity. With a sharp focus on first principles, Herold and Burning Bright connect the dots between censorship, controlled opposition, and Trump's long-game strategy for sovereignty. It's an unfiltered conversation about narrative warfare, where nothing is as it seems and everything is by design.

Jon Herold tackles the looming government shutdown, breaking down how Democrats' spending demands and Trump's clean CR strategy set the stage for potential mass firings across federal agencies. He digs into OMB memos from Russ Vought outlining “reductions in force” and explains why this round feels different from past shutdown rugs. The episode also explores the Pentagon's rare order summoning hundreds of generals to Quantico, sparking speculation about what could necessitate such an in-person gathering. From the Dallas ICE facility shooting and FBI updates, to DOJ's investigation into Soros's Open Society Foundations, to Jimmy Kimmel's ratings spike after his suspension, Jon connects the dots on narratives, psyops, and accountability. Add in Trump's latest Truth Social posts on election fraud, Comey's possible indictment, and foreign aid reallocation, and this episode delivers a sharp, detailed rundown of the battles shaping America's future.

Jon Herold dives into a busy Wednesday show, starting with YouTube's half-hearted admission of censorship and why celebrating their limited reinstatements is nothing more than gaslighting. He then unpacks Trump's dramatic pivot on Ukraine, calling Russia a “paper tiger” while hinting at deeper game theory behind the rhetoric—sparking even a bizarre Kremlin response claiming Russia is a “real bear.” From Trump's jabs at NATO and the UN to speculation about leaving both altogether, the episode digs into the global stage, defense stocks, and the new F47 fighter jet. Jon also covers Jimmy Kimmel's emotional apology over Charlie Kirk, the Dallas ICE facility shooting with “anti-ICE” bullets, Secret Service failures at the UN, and a major FOIA release of Detroit's 2020 election records. With sharp commentary on shutdown standoffs, antitrust corruption, and home sales data, Herold ties the day's headlines into the bigger battle over truth, control, and sovereignty.

Jon Herold unpacks a wide-ranging show starting with Trump's executive order designating Antifa a domestic terrorist organization and the murky legal ground that comes with it. He then welcomes former congressman and economist Dave Brat for a deep dive into grassroots politics, the spiritual war in academia, and how faith and education shape economic strength. Their conversation touches on Brat's upset victory over Eric Cantor, the weakness of today's conservatives, the role of Christianity in economic growth, and whether school choice and fair elections can truly fix a broken system. Later, Jon breaks down Trump's fiery UN appearance, Kamala Harris's rhetoric, Google's partial retreat on censorship, and the Tylenol–autism controversy fueling Trump's new autism action plan. With sharp insights on crypto, taxes, and controlled opposition in media, this episode ties together politics, faith, and freedom in classic Daily Herold style.

Jon Herold dives into a packed Monday show covering Trump's sweeping changes to the H1B visa program and the rollout of the “gold card” visa, aimed at protecting American workers. He reflects on the massive memorial for Charlie Kirk, highlighting Trump's remarks and the growing questions surrounding the official narrative of Kirk's assassination. The episode also examines Trump's expected deal restructuring TikTok under U.S. control, Iran's nuclear ambitions with Russia, and Hamas's ceasefire proposal. Jon shares his concerns about censorship, government overreach in social media, and transparency in investigations, while previewing Trump's anticipated autism announcement linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to increased risks. With a mix of analysis, skepticism, and first-principles thinking, this episode covers the headlines that matter and the narratives that don't quite add up.

September 22, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 35What happens when a tech giant can borrow money at lower rates than the U.S. government? This fascinating development signals a potential paradigm shift in how markets view sovereign debt risk—and it's just one of many remarkable insights from the aftermath of the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut decision.The Fed's quarter-point reduction marks the first cut since December, but market reactions have been surprisingly complex. While short-term variable rates tied to indices like the prime rate typically follow Fed movements—benefiting credit card holders and those with floating mortgages—we're seeing the 10-year Treasury yield unexpectedly rebound from 4% to 4.14%. This movement reflects underlying concerns about economic strength and inflation persistence that could temper the pace of future rate cuts.Looking deeper at the Federal Open Market Committee vote patterns reveals greater consensus than anticipated for the moderate approach. Even officials expected to advocate for more aggressive cuts aligned with Chairman Powell's measured stance. Meanwhile, the Fed's "dot plot" projections indicate another potential quarter to half-point cut before year-end, though with notably less consensus than markets had hoped for—creating uncertainty that's now reflected in equity valuations.Beyond interest rates, we're witnessing fascinating shifts across asset classes. Gold has surged to new highs while cryptocurrencies have declined significantly, challenging narratives about modern inflation hedges. Perhaps most remarkably, Microsoft recently issued 10-year bonds at 3.625%—significantly below comparable Treasury yields—suggesting investors may be growing more concerned about U.S. government debt levels than well-rated corporate debt.For your portfolio strategy, these developments demand thoughtful reassessment as we approach the end of 2025's third quarter. With substantial cash still on sidelines and sentiment showing a mix of bullishness and caution, positioning correctly for what comes next requires both courage and confidence. As James Clear wisely notes, "The confidence that you can bounce back from failure is earned by working through previous failures."** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-formFollow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern

Jon Herold closes the week with a shorter, travel-day edition of The Daily Herold, but it's packed with updates. He kicks off with sponsors Tamarack Gardens and Soft Disclosure before diving into Trump's newly announced TikTok approval deal, his call with President Xi, and plans for upcoming summits in Asia and the U.S. Jon highlights Trump's push for AI, nuclear, and quantum tech agreements, and revisits the game theory behind the Afghanistan withdrawal as Trump now seeks to reclaim Bagram Air Base. He covers the reinstated citizenship test, the Senate's block confirmation of 48 Trump nominees, and Biden's former chief of staff admitting to cognitive decline and misuse of the auto-pen. Other topics include a looming government shutdown, FCC debates tied to Jimmy Kimmel's firing, and growing factionalism in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. With news on Antifa's terrorist designation spreading abroad, Devin Nunes' expanded role on the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, and questions about controlled opposition within conservatism, Jon urges discernment, faith, and focus on the real battles ahead.

Jon Herold opens this episode with somber news...the passing of Boone Cutler, veteran, patriot, and co-author of the 5G Warfare series with General Flynn. Remembered as a fearless truth-teller and man of faith, Boone's loss hits the movement hard. From there, Jon pivots to Trump's long-anticipated designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization, explaining why this move carries legal weight far beyond previous executive orders, especially when it comes to seizing assets and targeting dark money networks like those tied to George Soros. He also breaks down the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation, weighing the free speech implications and warning against embracing cancel culture just because it benefits the right. Finally, Jon dissects Turning Point USA's announcement that Erica Kirk will succeed Charlie as CEO, raising questions about timing, optics, and the fine line between honoring a legacy and trauma marketing. With sharp analysis, humor, and his trademark candor, Jon urges listeners to avoid psyops, stick to first principles, and stay focused on truth over emotional manipulation.

Jon Herold broadcasts from the road, opening with updates on the Charlie Kirk assassination and the unraveling narrative surrounding suspect Tyler Robinson. He questions the FBI's release of alleged text messages, comparing their too-perfect detail to scripted psyops designed for headlines. Jon warns that emotional manipulation risks pushing the right into cancel culture tactics that undermine free speech, echoing past government overreach. The show pivots to broader news: Trump's $15 billion defamation suit against the New York Times, Israel's ground offensive in Gaza, Fed rate cut debates, and fresh Biden bribery allegations tied to Burisma. Jon also highlights Trump's TikTok negotiations with Oracle, DOJ lawsuits over voter transparency, and Congress pressing tech CEOs on “radicalization.” With skepticism, sharp commentary, and trademark bluntness, Jon calls listeners to stay grounded, resist manipulation, and recognize psyops in real time.

Jon Herold delivers a shorter, pre-recorded episode while traveling, focusing on what he sees as a dangerous psyop unfolding after Charlie Kirk's assassination. He warns that many on the right are abandoning principle for emotion, embracing cancel culture tactics once decried as corrosive. Drawing on clips from Pam Bondi and Matt Walsh, Jon highlights the hypocrisy of calling for hate speech crackdowns and firings while simultaneously claiming to defend free expression. He argues that labeling ugly speech as “incitement” mirrors the very tactics used against Trump after January 6 and risks eroding First Amendment protections for all. Alongside this cultural critique, Jon touches on fundraising efforts by TPUSA, questions around Tyler Robinson's Discord “confession,” and Trump's remarks on Antifa and TikTok negotiations. The episode is a call for discernment, reminding listeners that the true enemy is the entrenched establishment and psyops designed to divide, not ordinary Americans on the other side of the aisle.

Jon Herold records a pre-taped episode while traveling, opening with updates on his schedule and sponsors before diving into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. He questions the fundraising tactics of TPUSA, noting the push for donations so soon after Kirk's death feels exploitative, and warns against trauma-driven psyops that can herd people back into complacency. Jon reviews Trump's recent Truth Social posts, from trade talks with China and a TikTok deal framework, to commentary on immigration, crime in D.C., and even football kickoff rules. He highlights Trump's push to cut quarterly reporting, potential Supreme Court rulings, and the U.S.-UK nuclear power agreements set to roll out. The episode also covers armed Marxist groups in Utah, Biden's $20B green fund scandal, vaccine disclosures, and a Secret Service agent disciplined for celebrating Kirk's murder. Closing with product plugs and reflections on cancel culture hypocrisy, Jon underscores the need for discernment, free speech, and resilience in navigating both tragedy and disinformation.

September 15, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 34The financial world holds its breath as the Federal Reserve prepares for its most consequential meeting in months. Markets have climbed to record highs, yet beneath this strength lies a complex economic puzzle that affects every investor's decision-making process.At the heart of this week's financial drama is the Fed's delicate balancing act. Fresh data reveals a labor market losing steam faster than expected, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics dramatically revising job creation figures downward by 911,000 positions. Meanwhile, weekly unemployment claims have spiked to their highest levels since 2021. Yet inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target, creating a central banking dilemma that Chair Jerome Powell must navigate under intense political scrutiny.This economic contradiction directly impacts your money's future purchasing power. We explore why funds sitting in traditional bank accounts earning negligible interest (often 0.01%-0.05%) face the silent threat of inflation erosion. Even "safe" Treasury bills now yield just 3.63%, potentially delivering negative real returns after taxes with inflation running near 3%. This changing landscape explains why many investors are reevaluating their approach to cash positions.Despite these challenges, equity markets display remarkable resilience. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ continue setting records amid global tensions and economic uncertainty, while the IPO market shows signs of renewed vigor with successful debuts from companies like Klarna. Historical patterns suggest markets often perform well after the Fed begins cutting rates, providing a potential tailwind for investors willing to look beyond current concerns about valuations.From rising food and healthcare costs to the opportunities in alternative investments, we unpack the complex factors shaping today's investment landscape. Whether you're focused on preserving capital or growing your portfolio, understanding these economic crosscurrents is essential for making informed financial decisions in today's challenging environment.Subscribe for more insights that help you navigate market uncertainty with confidence and clarity. Your financial future depends on staying ahead of these critical economic shifts.** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-formFollow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern

Jon Herold breaks down the latest developments in the Charlie Kirk assassination, including the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after his own family turned him in. While the FBI takes credit, Jon points out that open-source information and family courage, not federal investigation, led to the capture. He questions inconsistencies in the timeline, missing evidence, and whether Robinson is a patsy. Beyond the case, Jon reflects on the wave of cancel culture targeting those who celebrated Kirk's death, wrestling with the moral and strategic dilemmas of fighting speech with firings. Trump's Good Morning America interview adds weight to the discussion, as he recalls Kirk's influence on youth, warns about Putin and Poland, hints at RICO cases against George Soros, and announces the National Guard's deployment to Memphis after success in D.C. With added updates on Brazil's conviction of Bolsonaro, Paramount's bid for Warner Bros., and the stalled pace of declassifications, Jon closes the week with sharp analysis, candid reflection, and a call for resilience in the face of psyops.

Jon Herold reflects on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling it a cultural and spiritual turning point. On the solemn anniversary of 9/11, he draws parallels between historic trauma and today's inflection point, urging listeners to resist fear, hate, and overreaction while honoring Kirk's legacy of debate, faith, and youth outreach. Herold shares President Trump's announcement of a posthumous Medal of Freedom for Kirk, reviews details from the FBI's manhunt, and weighs reports of ideological motives tied to the assassin. He also warns against censorship, overreach, and attempts to exploit the tragedy for political gain, emphasizing that free speech, even vile speech, must be protected. Through grief, conspiracy theories, and calls for unity, Herold challenges his audience to choose resilience, faith, and grassroots action over division and fear, reminding them that Kirk's impact will live on in those he inspired.

Jon Herold marks four years since his first Devolution Power Hour by diving straight into the tangled web of current events and executive orders shaping the present moment. He unpacks Trump's continuation of EO 13848 on foreign election interference and the looming 180-day review of EO 13961 on national continuity policy, speculating on what might unfold by September 15. From there, he analyzes Trump's contradictory Truth Social post on Israel's strike in Qatar, highlighting the narrative warfare at play. The episode then covers Poland invoking NATO's Article 4 after downing drones, Trump's trade overtures with India, Missouri's redistricting win, and controversies around making a Ukrainian murder victim a symbolic martyr in America. Herold also touches on Fauci's email deletions, Supreme Court fights over tariffs and foreign aid, Tulsi Gabbard's unusual NSA report recall, and new strategies against childhood disease. Packed with analysis, skepticism, and a touch of humor, this episode captures the ongoing battle between truth, power, and perception.

Jon Herold dives into a jam-packed Tuesday edition, starting with Trump's Truth Social posts on the Charlotte train murder of a Ukrainian refugee and his call to end cashless bail nationwide. He covers new legislation from Elise Stefanik and Marsha Blackburn to ban cashless bail, highlighting how Trump set the precedent with earlier executive orders. From there, Jon breaks down Trump's critiques of the Federal Reserve, pointing out how delayed data and rigid targets undermine the economy. The episode then turns to Trump's announcement of Department of Education guidance protecting prayer in schools and the return of the Trump family Bible to the Museum of the Bible. Jon also unpacks breaking news of Israeli strikes on Hamas leadership in Qatar, raising questions about U.S. involvement and Trump's role in ceasefire negotiations. Additional stories include DHS launching Operation Midway Blitz to deport criminal illegal aliens in Chicago, a Michigan judge dismissing “fake elector” charges, DOJ's move to access voter data for immigration probes, and the collapse of France's government. Jon closes with Trump backing a congressional stock trading ban, Jared Kushner's role in Gaza talks, and updates on Codex 9/11 screenings.

Jon Herold kicks off the week recapping the Minneapolis Badlanders meetup before diving into Trump's latest moves, including the controversial renaming of the Department of Defense back to the Department of War. He unpacks the debate around the change, weighing concerns over endless wars against Trump's vision of strength through deterrence. The show then highlights massive COVID fraud in Minnesota, where politically connected Somali scammers stole hundreds of millions under Governor Walz's watch, tying it to broader election corruption in the state. From there, Jon covers Trump's posts on Chicago violence, his warnings to Hamas over a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal, and his use of the pocket rescission to block billions in foreign aid. Other stories include the Supreme Court's ruling on immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing DOJ to investigate Georgia's election system, Hochul's defiance of federal vaccine limits, and the appeals court upholding Trump's $83 million verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case. With humor, rants, and sponsor shoutouts, Jon ties together lawfare, foreign policy, and the ongoing COVID red pill.

September 8, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 33The financial landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and savvy investors are taking notice. Recent employment data has revealed troubling signs of economic weakness—just 22,000 jobs added in August (far below expectations), unemployment rising to a four-year high of 4.3%, and downward revisions showing actual job losses in June for the first time since 2020.But within this uncertainty lies opportunity. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has made a striking proclamation: we're entering a prolonged dollar weakening cycle. History shows these cycles typically last eight years, potentially unlocking significant outperformance for international equities. With international stocks already outpacing the S&P 500 (21% vs 10% YTD) and U.S. markets trading at a premium (25x vs 17x forward earnings globally), the case for diversification beyond American borders grows compelling.The interplay between immigration and employment represents another crucial dynamic shaping our economic future. As immigration numbers decline from recent peaks, we're seeing complex ripple effects throughout the labor market. Immigrants typically contribute to approximately half of U.S. job growth, bringing both labor supply and consumer demand. This relationship adds another layer to consider when interpreting employment data and making investment decisions.Markets remain resilient despite these challenges, buoyed by expectations of Federal Reserve intervention. Investors are now pricing in a 67% chance of three rate cuts this year—a dramatic shift that's already impacting bond yields and creating opportunities in interest-rate sensitive sectors. Meanwhile, specific growth opportunities like InnoData (INOD) in the AI space show how targeted investments can thrive even in uncertain times.Ready to position your portfolio for what's coming rather than what's already happened? Consider how these shifting dynamics might impact your investment strategy, and whether your current allocations reflect where the financial puck is heading.** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-formFollow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern

Jon Herold opens this Friday edition with a special guest: Annie from Willow Wind Farm, the woman behind Soft Disclosure's natural body care products. Annie shares her journey from a Colorado natural foods career to running an 85-acre alpaca and sheep ranch, where she now handcrafts lotions, deodorants, and tallow bars with locally sourced ingredients. She talks about sustainability, the challenges of creating sensitive recipes like deodorant, and why using pure, farm-based inputs matters. Jon and Annie reflect on her role as both a breeder and a maker, her deep ties to the Badlands community, and the joy she finds in creating products that people love. After the interview, Jon pivots to the headlines, Trump's reposts of August stories on Truth Social, John Bolton's unsealed search warrant, ICE's massive hiring spree, Nadler's retirement, and Biden's controversial use of an auto-pen for pardons. With a mix of personal storytelling, sponsor shoutouts, and sharp political analysis, this episode blends community spotlight with cutting-edge news.

Jon Herold delivers a fast-paced Labor Day week episode packed with testimony, corruption, and courtroom battles. He breaks down RFK Jr.'s fiery congressional exchange exposing decades of CDC lies, vaccine cover-ups, and pharma-funded science fraud, calling it one of the biggest red pills yet. Herold then digs into the DOJ's new criminal probe into Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud, tying it to Trump's push to clean house at the Federal Reserve. He highlights Trump's booming oil production stats, his Supreme Court appeal to uphold sweeping tariff powers, and looming shutdown battles in Congress. With sharp commentary, Herold also covers Epstein file fights, DC's lawsuit over National Guard deployments, Chicago bracing for federal troop arrivals, and Trump's private dinner with Big Tech CEOs at the newly renovated Rose Garden. Mixed with sponsor shoutouts, Soft Disclosure plugs, and his trademark humor, from “pharmasuticals” to Bernie Sanders' unkempt hair...this episode blends heavy policy with cultural punchlines.

Jon Herold unpacks a heavy midweek lineup starting with Trump's kinetic strike on Venezuelan narco-terrorists, marking the first direct U.S. military action against cartels. He digs into Trump's comments on Venezuela's role in flooding America with criminals, and the wider implications for border security and national sovereignty. The episode then shifts to Congress's botched “transparency” release of Epstein files—33,000 individual image files instead of searchable documents—fueling suspicions of deliberate obfuscation. Herold critiques Trump's continued framing of Epstein as a “Democrat hoax,” weighing the psyop angle and the implications for disclosure. Other major stories include Trump's executive moves, the legal battle over his deportation authority under the Alien Enemies Act, the relocation of Space Command to Alabama, and his promise to bring federal law enforcement into crime-ridden cities like Chicago and New Orleans. With sharp analysis, humor, and sponsor shout-outs, Herold weaves global geopolitics, domestic policy, and cultural banter into another fast-paced edition of The Daily Herold.

on Herold and Zak “RedPill78” Paine are joined by guest Josh for a chilling deep dive into the Delphi murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. The discussion unpacks the infamous “bridge guy” video, Richard Allen's controversial conviction, and the disturbing crime scene details that point to something far bigger than a lone suspect. Josh brings his research on FBI involvement, lost interviews, and suspicious ties to militia groups and organized crime, suggesting a possible cover-up to protect federal operations. The hosts weigh in on forced confessions, media narratives, and how national security interests may have shaped the investigation. Blending true crime with conspiracy, this episode exposes the unanswered questions and hidden connections behind one of America's most haunting cases.

Jon Herold kicks off the week with sharp analysis of Trump's announcement to move U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, calling it a “devoproof” that reinforces how Biden's reversal never truly stuck. He then breaks down a federal judge's ruling against Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, framing it as lawfare that will inevitably reach the Supreme Court. From there, Jon digs into ODNI reforms under Tulsi Gabbard, including the disbanding of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, tying it to Russiagate abuses and Durham's ignored whistleblower evidence. The episode also covers Treasury bond turmoil after tariff rulings, the Russia-China “Power of Siberia 2” pipeline deal, Trump's comments on Israel's weakening lobby, Nadler's retirement, Giuliani's Medal of Freedom, Lisa Cook's mortgage fraud scandal, and the Pentagon sending 600 military lawyers to serve as immigration judges. Blending news, personal anecdotes, and sponsor shout-outs, Jon weaves together geopolitics, lawfare, and cultural battles in his signature no-nonsense style.

September 2, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 32September has historically been Wall Street's most challenging month, with the S&P 500 declining 56% of the time by an average of 1.17% since 1927. As we navigate this traditionally difficult period, several key events could significantly impact market performance – most notably the Federal Reserve's September 17th meeting, where there's currently a 90% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut.The upcoming August jobs report (September 5th) will be closely watched as a barometer of economic health and a potential influence on Fed policy. With expectations set at just 92,000 jobs added – better than July's disappointing 73,000 but still reflecting sluggish growth – the market's reaction may be tempered if these low expectations are already priced in. Similarly, producer and consumer inflation data (September 10-11) will provide critical insight into whether inflation pressures are easing enough to justify rate cuts.Looking beneath surface-level valuations reveals an interesting market dynamic: while the S&P 500 trades at a seemingly expensive 22-23 times forward earnings, this is heavily skewed by the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks trading at 29 times earnings. An equal-weighted version of the S&P 500 trades at just 17.2 times earnings – roughly in line with historical norms. This suggests potential opportunities beyond the largest tech companies that have dominated performance.For individual investors, it's worth considering what you're up against when making short-term trades. Institutional players like Citadel Securities – which handles 25% of all US equity trades and 35% of retail flows – employ 260 PhDs analyzing over 100 terabytes of data (more than the entire Library of Congress). The alternative data market, where firms collect information on everything from truck movements to store foot traffic, represents a $3.3 billion annual investment by hedge funds seeking an edge that individual investors simply cannot match.As we approach year-end, significant changes to charitable giving tax rules should factor into your planning. Those who don't itemize might benefit from waiting until 2026 when new deductions become available, while itemizers may want to accelerate donations into 2025 before new limitations take effect. For the most tax-efficient giving, consider donating appreciated securities directly to charities – potentially saving thousands compared to selling assets and donating cash.What's your strategy for navigating September's historical challenges? Are you preparing for potential buying opportunities if markets weaken, or taking a defensive stance until the traditionally stronger November-December period?** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-formFollow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern

Jon Herold delivers a packed Labor Day edition of The Daily Herold, covering Trump's announcement of an executive order mandating voter ID, banning most mail-in ballots, and requiring paper ballots—a move likely headed to the Supreme Court. He unpacks Trump's surprising shift on COVID, calling on Big Pharma to release hidden vaccine data, and explores how this could ignite long-awaited accountability. Herold also highlights Trump's tariff battles, Chicago's rejection of federal troop cooperation despite DC's plummeting crime under Trump's watch, and India's trade imbalance with the U.S., tying it all to jobs and offshoring. Other stories include the indictment of South Korea's former first lady, Robert Mueller's Parkinson's diagnosis, Giuliani's car accident while helping a domestic violence victim, and absurd 2028 Democrat contender rankings. With his usual mix of humor, sharp analysis, and audience banter, Jon threads together global corruption, election integrity, and cultural battles into a fast-moving holiday broadcast.

Jon Herold wraps up the week with sharp analysis and a touch of humor, starting with gold's historic surge as foreign banks now hold more gold than U.S. Treasuries for the first time since 1996. He unpacks Trump's latest executive actions, including making federal architecture “beautiful again,” exempting national security agencies from collective bargaining, and cutting off federal grants for lobbying. The big headline is Trump's use of a rare “pocket rescission” to cancel nearly $5 billion in foreign aid, a move that hasn't been attempted since 1977. Herold also covers Trump canceling Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection, deporting Guatemalan children, and canceling offshore wind subsidies. RFK Jr.'s investigation into SSRIs and hormone treatments in connection with transgender school shooters sparks further debate, while chatter about JD Vance as Trump's successor draws skepticism. Packed with cultural asides, community updates, and even a Soft Disclosure shout-out, this episode blends heavy policy with Badlands banter.

Jon Herold takes listeners through a packed news day, starting with his personal connection to the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting and a call to shift focus toward mental health solutions. He covers the massive success of Brad Zerbo's Codex 9/11 screenings and announces upcoming Badlanders meetups, before diving into major headlines. Topics include D.C.'s 87% drop in carjackings under Trump's surge, German investigators pinning Nord Stream sabotage on Ukrainian operatives (while Herold points back to Seymour Hersh's CIA reporting), and Trump slamming gerrymandering in Utah. He also breaks down Judicial Watch's lawsuit over secret surveillance of Trump advisor Michael Caputo, the FDA ending COVID vaccine emergency authorizations, the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarres, and Trump's Middle East talks with Jared Kushner and Tony Blair. Economic updates, Fed drama, and Trump's possible plan for a pre-midterm GOP convention round out this sharp and fast-moving episode.

Jon Herold delivers a charged episode, opening with the devastating Minneapolis Catholic school shooting that left two children dead and many injured. Speaking from personal experience as a Catholic school parent, he addresses the tragedy, media spin, and the mental health crisis behind such violence. Herold then shifts to explosive revelations about FBI leaks, James Comey's role, and John Durham's failure to prosecute, questioning whether key evidence was intentionally omitted from the Durham Report. The episode also covers Trump's use of impoundment authority, foreign aid freezes, Denmark's uproar over alleged Trump-linked influence in Greenland, FBI whistleblower victories, and Trump's call to RICO George Soros. With cultural asides on Cracker Barrel's logo flip and NBC's Seth Meyers, Herold weaves grief, sharp analysis, and humor into a gripping broadcast.

Jon Herold dives deep into a whirlwind of stories shaping the week. He dissects Trump's surprising proposal to allow 600,000 Chinese students into U.S. universities as part of trade negotiations, raising sharp questions about national security, education reform, and America First priorities. From there, Herold examines Trump's Pentagon strategy of taking equity stakes in defense contractors, the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, and fresh subpoenas in the Epstein probe. He covers new court rulings on Pennsylvania's mail-in ballots, Trump Media's bold leap into cryptocurrency with the Kronos token, and Judicial Watch forcing Fani Willis to release Trump-related records. The show rounds out with Trump's cultural commentary, Dan Scavino stepping in to oversee White House hiring, and even a jab at Cracker Barrel's logo. Packed with sharp analysis and lively commentary, this episode highlights the collision of policy, politics, and culture in Trump's America.

Jon Herold kicks off the week with updates on the massive success of Brad Zerbo's documentary Codex 9/11, which has already pulled in hundreds of thousands of views and major attention. From there, he dives into President Trump's latest executive orders targeting flag burning, cashless bail, and crime in D.C., highlighting how Trump is leveraging federal funds and the National Guard to reshape law enforcement across the country. Herold also covers Trump's push for a sovereign wealth fund through strategic stakes in companies like Intel, updates on Baltimore's crime crisis, the saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation, and fresh shots at fake news giants. Wrapping it all up are stories of shifting military leadership, Elon Musk's lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, and even Trump's surprising forays into sports commentary. Packed with analysis and insight, this episode connects the dots on how economic leverage, federal power, and media battles are colliding in real time. 

Jon Herold hosts a lively episode of The Daily Herold with special guest Texas State Rep. Nate Schatzline. The two dive deep into the drama unfolding in Texas, from Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting to the fight for disaster relief after devastating floods. Schatzline shares his journey from pastor to one of the youngest members of the Texas legislature, explains how Republicans secured five new congressional seats, and lays out his vision for punishing Democrats who fled the state. The conversation turns to election integrity, property taxes, and the urgent need for accountability in both Austin and Washington. Herold also covers breaking national news, including the FBI's raid on John Bolton's home over classified documents, bombshell revelations about James Comey authorizing leaks, and the possibility of racketeering charges tied to Russiagate. Additional stories range from Trump's FIFA World Cup announcement and Project Veritas' latest claims to the DOJ's push for Maine's voter records and Putin questioning Zelensky's legitimacy. With sharp analysis and frank conversation, this episode highlights the battles for truth, accountability, and America's future.

In this episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold dives into breaking news and political intrigue shaping the headlines. He covers the New York appellate court's decision to strike down a $527 million fraud penalty against Donald Trump, framing it as a massive win against Letitia James' political persecution. The discussion expands to newly surfaced IRS memos revealing how a 2019 criminal probe into the Clinton Foundation was abruptly shut down, fueling speculation about its role in a growing grand RICO case. Herold highlights John Solomon's revelations about four separate grand juries investigating different threads of corruption, all potentially converging in Florida. The episode also explores military lawyers being brought in as prosecutors in Washington D.C., the DOJ's failed attempts to unseal Epstein grand jury materials, and Trump's fiery Truth Social posts on elections, Ukraine, and political prisoners. With side commentary on Cracker Barrel's disastrous rebrand and lighthearted moments like fart-barrel Halloween decor, the show mixes hard-hitting political analysis with humor and irreverence.

Jon Herold takes the mic on The Daily Herold with sharp commentary on global and domestic flashpoints. He unpacks the tense debate over peace versus ceasefire in Ukraine, weighing Putin, Zelensky, and Trump's roles in the evolving negotiations. Back home, Herold dissects Trump's push to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines, spotlighting a DOJ case alleging LA County's voting contracts fed bribery slush funds. The conversation shifts to Tulsi Gabbard's revocation of security clearances for intel officials tied to Russiagate, with Ed Martin promising accountability through grand juries. On the economic front, Herold covers Trump's criticism of Jerome Powell, the Fed's internal shakeups, and Stephen Moran's fast-tracked nomination. He rounds out the episode with stories on Bed Bath & Beyond refusing to open stores in California, Stephen Miller's fiery Union Station speech, and shakeups from Target to the Air Force. A packed episode blending geopolitics, election integrity, and America First economics.

Jon Herold returns from a packed weekend at GART in Deadwood, reflecting on the highs of the event and the post-conference crash before diving back into the grind. He covers Trump's high-profile meeting with Putin in Alaska, Zelensky and European leaders at the White House, and the possibility of a bilateral meeting to end the war in Ukraine. The episode also digs into declassified FBI documents exposing DOJ interference in the Clinton Foundation probe, Newsmax's $67 million settlement with Dominion, and moves toward eliminating mail-in voting. Jon highlights shifts in federal oversight of chip manufacturing, National Guard deployments in Washington, and Bill Barr's testimony in the Epstein investigation. He wraps with a plug for Badlands' new lotion brand, Soft Disclosure, supporting independent media while keeping your skin smooth.

Jon Herold unpacks bombshell revelations from a Democrat whistleblower claiming Adam Schiff approved leaking classified intel to damage Trump, with ties to the Russiagate hoax and possible quid pro quo for top intel jobs under a Clinton presidency. He digs into connections between committee staffers, media spouses, and key players in the Russia collusion narrative, plus hints of more leak investigations to come. Updates roll in from Trump on tariffs, gold, and the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, along with a cryptic meeting recap with Intel's CEO. Herold also covers Australia's move to recognize Palestine, RNC efforts to tighten mail-in voting deadlines, and the White House's modest expectations for Trump's looming summit with Putin. Polls show Ukrainian support for war collapsing, setting the stage for a potential diplomatic shake-up. From DOJ inaction to global geopolitical maneuvers, it's a packed episode.

Jon Herold breaks down a whirlwind Monday as Donald Trump declares “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., seizing control of the Metropolitan Police and deploying the National Guard under the Home Rule Act to restore law and order. He examines parallels to past federal interventions, speculates on potential election-related motives, and explores theories from crime reduction to deeper strategic plays. The show covers Kash Patel's law enforcement stats, the backlash from former FBI officials, and Judge Engelmeyer's rejection of the DOJ's bid to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts. Jon also highlights a sweeping federal court hack potentially exposing sensitive case data, the Intel CEO's controversial ties to Chinese firms, and the brewing intrigue around Trump's upcoming peace summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, with Zelensky possibly sidelined. From cartel threats to reclassifying marijuana and the geopolitics of Ukraine, Herold connects the dots on a day heavy with both domestic crackdowns and international maneuvering.

Jon Herold kicks off this Friday's Daily Herold with a personal update before diving into a mix of policy moves, geopolitical shifts, and legal bombshells. He covers Trump's new executive orders ensuring transparency in higher education admissions, halting wasteful federal grants, and guaranteeing fair banking for all Americans without political discrimination, tying in his own experiences with deplatforming. Jon examines the Department of Defense's stake in MP Materials and the rare earths race, pondering Ukraine's resources in a potential peace deal. Trump's announcement of a historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan sparks discussion on its ties to broader global negotiations. On the domestic front, Jon questions the Park Police leading a federal crime crackdown in D.C., unpacks a grand jury probe into Letitia James, and highlights a major appeals court rebuke of Judge Boasberg. Other topics include skepticism toward Project Veritas' Bill Barr claims, the DOJ's $50M bounty on Venezuela's Maduro, Stephen Moran's interim Federal Reserve appointment, and Israel's planned Gaza City takeover. With trademark humor, live chat banter, and a few sidetracks, Jon keeps the commentary sharp, candid, and deeply connected to the Badlands community.

Jon Herold dives into a whirlwind of breaking developments, starting with Donald Trump's push for a ceasefire in Ukraine and a confirmed upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin. He speculates Saudi Arabia or the UAE could host, tying it to recent high-level Middle East diplomacy. Herold then unpacks Supreme Court precedent that could widen the RICO Grande case to include private citizens, hinting at a massive potential sweep. Other key updates include Trump's executive order for a new census excluding illegal immigrants, surging tariffs that bring Apple manufacturing back to the U.S., and shifting Abraham Accords dynamics following Israeli strikes on Iran. He covers Intel's CEO facing CCP-ties scrutiny, Space Force satellite advances, and Truth Social's new AI-powered search. The episode closes with FBI shakeups over January 6 agent secrecy, RFK Jr. slashing vaccine funding, and Herold's trademark banter with the live chat.

In this packed episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold dives into the latest developments in what he dubs the “RICO Grande” case. A new overarching charge, deprivation of rights under color of law, has emerged in the DOJ's criminal investigation into Russiagate, and it may carry weighty consequences, including life imprisonment or even the death penalty if deaths can be tied to the conspiracy. Herold unpacks whistleblower revelations, analyzes Tulsi Gabbard's bombshell ICA memo, and speculates on key connections between Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Rodney Joffe's email timeline. He also covers Trump's latest Truth Social posts, a Trump-signed executive order targeting India's Russian oil trade, and new moves to federalize Washington, D.C. after a violent attack on a Doge staffer. Other top stories include NASA's plan to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, the termination of mRNA vax projects by HHS, an active shooter at Fort Stewart, and the SpeedWay Slammer ICE facility in Indiana. With commentary on media hypocrisy, t-shirt design banter, and a dose of humor, Herold brings receipts, timelines, and questions that demand answers.

In this fiery edition of The Daily Herold, Jon dives into a packed news cycle, spotlighting the DOJ's opening of a grand jury investigation into Russiagate, following a criminal referral from Tulsi Gabbard, and explores the role Pam Bondi may play in expediting indictments. He questions how, or whether, the Mar-a-Lago raid ties into the broader conspiracy and highlights the need for public proof that connects the dots. Jon also breaks down the subpoenas issued to former AGs and DOJ officials in the Epstein investigation, ponders who's missing from the list, and discusses the possible re-litigation of mid-year exam crimes. Other stories include Smartmatic's co-founder's alleged bribery scheme in Venezuela, Brazil's Supreme Court placing Bolsonaro under house arrest, Netanyahu's cabinet attempting to oust his AG, and DHS quietly requiring FEMA applicants not to boycott Israel. Jon closes the episode with a clip of CNN's Jim Acosta interviewing an AI-generated voice of a Parkland victim and challenges the ethical boundaries of such stunts. From mainstream media spin to Maxwell transcripts, this episode's theme is clear: truth is only beginning to surface, and some people are getting nervous.