Best Former Intel Officer Podcasts (2025)

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Auctioning Off the Key to Kryptos 27:37

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At the CIA headquarters in Langley, you will find Kryptos, a large curved copper panel that holds the letters to four encrypted messages. The first three messages- K1, K2, and K3- were solved in the nineties, but K4 continued to mystify cryptographers for decades. That is until Jim Sanborn, the artist who created Kryptos, decided to auction off the…

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David Rutherford Show: “The Biggest Election Scandal in U.S. History” — Ralph Pezzullo Reveals the Global Conspiracy Undermining America 1:15:11

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📍Ralph Pezzullo joins us to break down what he calls “the biggest story in American history.” Drawing on a three-year investigation led by former CIA operations officer Gary Berntsen and world-class DEA asset Martín Rodil, Pezzullo reveals evidence of a global hybrid-warfare network involving Venezuela, Cuba, China, Iran, international cartels, and…

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David Rutherford Show: Europe Prepares for War? NATO & EU Push Toward a Hot Conflict With Russia 1:03:47

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📍With Ukrainian peace talks collapsing, EU leaders openly preparing for conflict, and NATO escalating its rhetoric, the path toward a hot war with Russia is becoming increasingly undeniable. David walks through the numbers, the agendas, and the delusions driving Europe toward a catastrophic confrontation — including the EU’s plan to seize Russian a…

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55 - THE WORDS THAT FIRED A REVOLUTION | Patrick Henry (Founding Father) | Revolutionary War 11:57

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"GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH..." With British attacks on the rise, the Second Virginia Assembly held an emergency session. PATRICK HENRY arrived in Richmond with a single goal. He rose from his seat with no notes in hand. “If we wish to be free, we must fight!” He shouted. “An appeal to arms, and to the God of Hosts is all that is left us. For…

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David Rutherford Show: What Gives America the Right to K!ll? — Navy SEAL Breaks It Down 1:05:32

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📍Venezuelan boat strikes have recently divided America. What actually gives the United States government the legal right to k!ll? Today, Navy SEAL David Rutherford breaks down the hidden architecture of America’s k!ll authority — from the 2001 AUMF to Article II powers, War Powers loopholes, drone programs, special operations raids, and how both po…

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An Interview with the CIA’s Former “Q” 35:04

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Bob Wallace was appointed Deputy Director of the CIA’s Office of Technical Service in 1995 and became its director three years later. In other words, he was the CIA’s “Q.” The storied office dealt in microdots and secret writing, creating innovations that spanned concealments, forged documents, surveillance equipment, covert communications, and spe…

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David Rutherford Show: Ukraine Peace Talks, DC Attack & New 2020 Election Bombshells | Ep. 81 1:08:37

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📍Rut breaks down three of the most explosive stories in America right now: 🇺🇦 The new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine — and why it could end the war immediately. ⚠️ An Afghan refugee murders a National Guardsman in D.C. — and the growing danger inside U.S. borders. 🗳️ Election corruption & electronic voting manipulation — evidence resurfacing from …

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David Rutherford Show: Live From Ukraine - American Intel Officer Reveals The Ground Truth 54:36

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📍America hears headlines. He hears explosions. Today, David speaks with Steven Al Ebadi (Alladdin1983) — a former U.S. intelligence officer reporting from inside Ukraine, days away from drone strikes, surrounded by civilians who refuse to surrender. Stephen shares: Why he flew to Ukraine with no job & no safety net The real morale of Ukrainian civi…

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54 - THE SLAVE WHO SAVED THE PILGRIMS | Squanto (Pawtuxet) | Plymouth Colony THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 12:23

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A Pilgrim child saw a naked figure watching their village from the trees. Some became afraid. Finally, as the Pilgrims worked near the edge of a clearing, a native man stepped calmly out of the woods and strolled easily towards them wearing nothing but a loincloth. What shocked them most was when he called out to them…in perfect English! The man’s …

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Inside the CIA’s Book Club Designed to Bring Down Communism 33:17

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The CIA’s book club, known by the codename QRHELPFUL, was a secret 35-year program born of the fear that communism would dominate the globe. About 10 million books were smuggled into the Soviet Union during the Cold War, transported by trucks and yachts, in tins and luggage, and even dropped from balloons. The agency believed that the literature co…

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David Rutherford Show: Inside Jeff Garmire’s 45-Day Appalachian Trail Record: Pain, Fear, and Unbelievable Grit | Ep. 79 1:18:02

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📍Ultra-endurance athlete Jeff Garmire joins Navy SEAL David Rutherford to break down one of the most insane physical and mental feats ever attempted — a record-setting, unsupported 2,200-mile speed run of the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes. Jeff reveals: How he quit a life path that wasn’t his Why depression pushed him into t…

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David Rutherford Show: “The Fuse Is Lit” – Navy SEAL Warns America Risks Civil War Without Full Epstein Transparency 48:10

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📍David “Rut” Rutherford breaks down the three major forces pushing America toward a breaking point: the Irish uprising, the explosive revelations around the Epstein files, and open calls for sedition from high-ranking U.S. officials. Rut connects the dots between Europe’s political collapse, America’s immigration crisis, the intelligence community’…

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53 - THE QUIET GENIUS WHO CRACKED JAPAN'S SECRETS | Capt. Joseph Rochefort (Cryptographer) | WWII 12:39

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It’s a true injustice when our illustrious heroes are purposely “cancelled” because of the too-common curse of professional jealousy and power politics. Sadly, it’s even more prevalent today and why a large majority of Americans no longer trust our media. For one of America’s finest cryptographers, a man who singlehandedly saved the US Navy’s Pacif…

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The Future of America First — Royce White Exposes the Real Fight | Ep. 77 1:12:35

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📍Today on The David Rutherford Show, I’m joined by Royce White, former NBA player and 2026 America First Senate candidate from Minnesota. We unpack what Royce calls “sacred honor” – your personal constitution – and why trading freedom for comfort and security is destroying America from the inside out. We talk about the Global War on Terror, the mil…

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The Hunt for China’s Spy Family 38:32

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For decades, California-based engineer Chi Mak quietly stole secrets on war-fighting technologies. He and his family members shared the intelligence with spies in China, giving Beijing astounding insights they hadn’t earned. Former FBI Special Agent James Gaylord takes us back to the elaborate investigation in 2004. Evidence gathered by his squad, …

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Captain Andrew Parks On Leading Marines Through Chaos and Combat | Ep. 76 1:45:52

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📍Captain Andrew Parks — Bronze Star recipient and Marine Corps officer — joins David Rutherford to break down what truly builds warriors, leaders, and resilient men. From growing up around Vietnam veterans, to failing out of the Naval Academy, to unexpectedly becoming a Stinger missile platoon commander, and eventually deploying as an advisor durin…

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52 - THE UNION'S "INFANT" HERO WHO WOULDN'T GO HOME | Johnny Clem (9yrs) | Civil War VETERAN'S DAY SPECIAL 13:50

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In April of 1861, the War Between the States broke out. Nine-year-old Johnny Lincoln Clem ran away from home to join the Union Army. But Johnny found the Army not particularly interested in recruiting a boy. The commander of the 3rd Ohio Regiment told him he “wasn't enlisting infants just yet,” and sent him home. Johnny, then headed to the 22nd Mic…

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Tyranny’s Temptation: The Eternal War for the Soul of the 24-Year-Old Man | Ep. 75 1:20:10

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📍David Rutherford delivers a powerful warning about the ongoing war for the soul of young men. From the trenches of World War I to the digital battlegrounds of today, Rut reveals how the same forces that radicalized generations of men now use algorithms, ideology, and despair to recruit the next. He challenges every listener—especially young men—to…

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A Family of Spies and a Bloodline of Secrets 34:04

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No other American has a family history quite like Christine Kuehn. Through years of doing painstaking interviews, hunting down letters, and pouring through FBI records, Christine learned that her German-born aunt had a fling with Nazi politician Joseph Goebbels. When he found out she was half-Jewish, Goebbels sent the family to Hawaii to spy. After…

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Marine Corps 250th Birthday Special: Sgt. Tommy James and the Dogs of War | Ep. 74 1:58:19

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📍In honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, David Rutherford sits down with Sgt. Tommy James, a Marine K9 handler whose life story embodies everything the Corps has stood for — discipline, loyalty, and courage under fire. From his humble beginnings in Arkansas to boot camp at Parris Island, from patrolling Quantico with a 130…

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How Suffering Becomes the Path to Freedom | Jeff Nichols | Ep. 73 1:00:50

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Jeff Nichols, former Navy SEAL and world-class strength coach, sits down with David Rutherford to talk about the hardest battle of all — healing the human soul. From addiction and failed suicide to faith and forgiveness, Jeff reveals the spiritual lessons hidden inside extreme violence, trauma, and failure. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Ruthe…

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51 - THE ORPHAN WHO LONGED FOR WEST POINT | Sgt. Francis Currey (Army) | WWII 12:39

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As an orphan in the 1930s, Francis (Frank) Sherman Currey often stared across the Hudson River at the US Military Academy at West Point standing high on the hills overlooking the river. As he watched the men march, he longed to join with them, to be accepted into this prestigious institution. Still, he knew that because of his poor, disadvantaged l…

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From the SpyCast Vault: The Lumumba Plot and The Station Chief's Story 30:35

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In our last episode, author Stuart Reid peeled back the curtain on 'The Lumumba Plot,' the CIA’s plan to assassinate Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically-elected Prime Minister of the Congo. Station Chief Larry Devlin was central to the CIA’s 1960 assassination plot. He never had to carry it out, but Lumumba was later killed in another plot th…

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Ukraine Is Losing, But The EU Wants War | Steven Eugene Kuhn | Ep. 72 29:49

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Former combat veteran and international businessman Stephen Eugene Kuhn joins David Rutherford to deliver one of the most unfiltered analyses of the Ukraine war yet. From the EU’s deep corruption to the hidden financial ties fueling endless war, Kuhn exposes why Ukraine is losing, how Europe is running out of time, and what it will take to stop a f…

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50 - THE GREAT ESCAPE FROM LIBBY PRISON | Lt. Jacob Merritt (Union Prisoner) | Civil War 13:19

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Crouched deep underground within the bowels of the massive building, inhaling putrid air without complaint, and in the meager light of a single candle, the Union prisoners worked with a purpose. . Among them was LIEUTENANT JACOB MERRITT, just twenty-three-years-old. . Jacob lay on his belly in the cramped tunnel, chipping at the earthen wall, the o…

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Tylenol Bombshell: Reporter Reveals Proof The FDA May Be Hiding The Truth 42:55

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📍Investigative journalist Emily Kopp joins David Rutherford to break down her explosive findings from inside the FDA’s own reports, revealing how internal scientists repeatedly recommended warnings to pregnant women, only for leadership to bury the data and protect pharmaceutical interests. They discuss the parallels to the opioid crisis, the redac…

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The Lumumba Plot: Cold War in the Congo 34:47

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The Congo was just gaining its independence from Belgium in 1960 when its first democratically elected leader, Patrice Lumumba, faced an existential crisis: mutiny in his new army, followed by an unwelcome intervention by Belgian forces. Lumumba had hoped the U.S. would help, but when Washington turned its back, Lumumba turned to Moscow. And so beg…

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Economist Reveals What $4k Gold, $38T Debt & AI Bubbles Means For America | Bryce Gill | Ep. 70 49:26

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📍Rut and Bryce Gill to break down America’s $38 trillion debt crisis, the AI bubble, gold hitting $4,000, and what the next 10 years could look like for the U.S. dollar, markets, and young Americans. Bryce explains who really benefits from America’s $1 trillion interest payments, why baby boomers now control the majority of spending, and why housin…

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49 - THE SPY CONFEDERATES NEVER SUSPECTED… | Elizabeth “Crazy Bet” Van Lew (Union Spy) | Civil War 12:41

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Elizabeth Van Lew was determined Richmond would fall, the sooner the better. . Beneath her basket of groceries were secret Union dispatches written skillfully in invisible ink, folded innocuously like bookmarks between sheets of household shopping accounts. . Two Confederate soldiers strolled past, rifles slung lazily across their shoulders. . The …

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Why The “No Kings” Protest Is A Plan To Dismantle America | Ep. 69 36:14

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The “No Kings” rally swept across America — 7 million people in the streets, 2,700 events, all pushing one message: no more kings, no more Trump, no more Constitution. But what’s really behind it? In this episode of The David Rutherford Show, Rut breaks down the truth behind the protests — the organizers, the money, the ideology, and the dangerous …

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Russian Sabotage Operations and NATO’s Complex Alliance 29:58

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Russian drones and warplanes have been increasingly breaching the airspace of NATO countries. Admiral Joachim Rühle, (ret.) is the former Chief of Staff of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, the headquarters of Command Operations - including defense, deterrence, and training to Ukrainians - in Belgium. He talked about Moscow’s incursion…

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The Hierarchy of Suffering: How to Carry What Feels Impossible | Ep. 68 54:01

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David “Rut” Rutherford takes you inside the deepest chambers of human suffering — personal loss, combat trauma, addiction, divorce, the death of friends, and the quiet agony that lives in every home. He explores the concept of a “Hierarchy of Suffering” — how we rank pain, compare trauma, and how faith, brotherhood, and purpose can reshape that hie…

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48 - "WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY... AND HE IS OURS!" | Oliver Hazard Perry (U.S. Navy Commander) | War of 1812 13:03

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Morning of September 10, 1813. The British naval squadron under Commander Robert Harriet Barclay, advanced with the confidence and skill of the world’s most powerful navy. Facing them that day was a young American naval officer just *27-years-old*... Oliver Hazard Perry. As the two fleets closed distance near Put-In-Bay, Ohio, Commander Perry’s men…

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Why A Christian Revival Is Taking Over Sports | Jon Root | Ep. 67 40:45

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Former pro sports media host Jon Root joins David “Rut” Rutherford to talk about the explosive rise of Christianity in athletics. From NFL locker rooms to college fields, faith is transforming teams and redefining what it means to be a true competitor. Jon opens up about being canceled for his beliefs, rediscovering his mission, and the growing mov…

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Opening the Foreign Influence Toolkit 32:42

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Jessica Brandt knows a lot about influence. She was the director of the Foreign Malign Influence Center, which served as intermediary between the U.S. intelligence community and the public. It alerted private citizens and the public to disinformation operations orchestrated by adversaries overseas. Jessica explains how the toolkit has gotten larger…

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FreedomToons to Twisted Plots: The Future of Conservative Storytelling | Seamus Coughlin | Ep. 66 1:00:02

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Seamus Coughlin, the creator of FreedomToons, joins David Rutherford to talk about his incredible journey from self-taught animator to building one of the most unique storytelling voices online. Together, they dive into the launch of Seamus’ new project Twisted Plots, an anthology animation series with bold themes, sharp comedy, and a vision to rec…

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47 - THE CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS WHO SAVED OUR WORLD | Sir Isaac Newton + More | The Enlightenment 14:44

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The Enlightenment is often painted as an age when cold science triumphed over devotion to God. This message of today’s Secular-Progressive World is anything but true. Many of the greatest minds of that age were men whose Christian faith shaped their scientific genius. They did not see their work as dismantling God’s place in the cosmos but where th…

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Make America Strong: How This Marine Is Bringing Strength, Jobs & Grit Back To America | Grant Broggi | Ep. 65 1:13:00

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When COVID shut down his gyms, Grant pivoted and launched an American-made barbell and plates company, proving once again that Marines adapt and overcome. Major Grant Broggi is a Marine officer, founder of The Strength Co., Starting Strength Coach, and American entrepreneur. Grant shares his story of growing up near Parris Island, choosing the Mari…

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When Violence Is Virtue: Why Men Need The Warrior Ethos | Adam McLain | Ep. 64 59:44

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📍Former Navy SEAL David Rutherford sits down with Adam McClain, U.S. Marine infantry rifleman and author of the bestselling book When Violence is Virtue. In this powerful conversation, Adam shares his journey from college dropout to Marine rifleman, his combat deployments in Afghanistan, and the hard lessons about rules of engagement, leadership fa…

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Why The Government Shutdown, Elon Tanks Netflix & Hegseth Calls Out Fat Generals | Week In Review | Ep. 63 54:48

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EVERYTHING is on fire. Pete Hegseth calls out fat generals and restores military standards. James O’Keefe’s sting operations reveal shocking truths about Epstein, DOJ corruption, and insider access. Elon Musk ignites a Cancel Netflix movement. The government shuts down—while taxpayers keep footing the bill. And Larry Ellison’s media empire grows wi…

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46 - THE CHRISTIAN ("MORMON") BOY WHO STOOD AGAINST HITLER | Helmuth Hubener (Anti-Nazi Resistance) | WWII 12:10

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Helmuth Gunther Hubener grew up in Germany during Hitler’s rise to power. Helmuth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes called “Mormons.” Helmuth could see that his beloved Germany was being destroyed systematically from within. He and his friends felt compelled to tell the people of Germany what was really goin…

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How To Stay Grounded As The World Goes Crazy | Eddie Gallagher | Ep. 62 1:03:35

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Today I sit down with Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher to talk about faith, brotherhood, and what it means to live with purpose in today’s divided America. Eddie opens up about his wrongful imprisonment, the moment he gave his life to Christ, and why that decision still shapes every aspect of his life and family. We dive deep into the dangers of social me…

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From the SpyCast Vault: An Assassination in Mexico 30:46

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Keith Melton is a historian who’s been an advisor to the US Intelligence Community for decades. An avid collector and board member at The International Spy Museum, Keith has donated thousands of artifacts, and one of the most historically important is the axe used to assassinate Leon Trotsky. Keith found the weapon after decades of searching. In 20…

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“Three Times 9/11” - Sarah Adams Warns Massive Terror Attack Hitting U.S. Soon | Sarah Adams | Ep. 61 48:14

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Sarah Adams, former CIA targeter and national security analyst, exposes what could be the largest coordinated terrorist plot since 9/11. From airline plots to Mumbai-style city sieges to community-level attacks, Adams lays out how al-Qaeda, ISIS, and allied networks have re-formed, re-trained, and infiltrated the West. She reveals: How terrorists a…

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Trump’s UN Speech, Epstein Bombshell, Al Qaeda Threat, Petraeus & More | Week In Review | Ep. 60 46:40

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This week’s Week in Review dives into the biggest stories shaking America and the world: Charlie Kirk’s funeral – 290,000 in attendance, 100M streaming, and Trump’s powerful tribute. Erica Kirk’s courage – forgiving the shooter with Christ’s words. Leftist backlash – from TikTok mockery to people losing jobs over their reactions. Theories & FBI res…

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45 - SILENCING OUR MODERN ST. STEPHEN | Charlie Kirk (Political Activist) | 2025 13:25

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We admire Charlie Kirk. He sacrificed himself for his faith. Two thousand years ago, shortly after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a young disciple by the name of Stephen, also spoke for truth and willingly gave his life for the faith. Both Stephen and Charlie Kirk were young and exceptionally dedicated to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Both spoke tr…

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“I’d Rather Be A Starving Artist Than Silence My Voice” - Viral Conservative Cartoonist Captures The Emotion Of Our Times | George Alexopoulos | Ep. 59 52:46

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I sit down with political cartoonist George Alexopoulos (@GPrime85)—a man whose four-panel strips have shaken the internet and captured the raw emotions of our times. George shares his journey from doodling in school to creating comics that reach millions. We dive into: Why he refuses to stay silent in a politically hostile art industry How one car…

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The Dark Web Broker 35:42

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Vinny Troia is at home on the Dark Web. The veteran hacker has developed relationships with cyberactors who have quietly stolen sensitive data from the far corners of the world. Vinny sells that data to law enforcement and intelligence agencies, like the CIA. His book, Grey Area: Dark Web Data Collection and the Future of OSINT, is out this October…

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How To Be Happy In A World That’s Falling Apart | Ep. 58 59:04

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Is happiness just an illusion, or can we truly pursue it? In this powerful episode, former Navy SEAL David Rutherford takes you on a deep dive into the real meaning behind “the pursuit of happiness.” Drawing from the wisdom of Jefferson, Locke, Mason, Cicero, Aristotle, and the Stoics, Rut explains why the Founding Fathers made this phrase central …

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America Is In A Spiritual War | Ep. 57 51:22

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From Charlie Kirk’s assassination to the erosion of America’s moral framework, Rut unpacks how the battle between good and evil is playing out right now in a spiritual war—in our culture, our families, and our institutions. You’ll learn: What “spiritual war” truly means Why moral relativism is so dangerous How history shows the collapse of civiliza…