Southwest Michigan is rich in history, as the region contains the second wave of twelve counties organized in the State in 1829. The stories encapsulate pioneer triumphs and tragedy, amazing events and resilient, enterprising and passionate people. The region developed along the Territorial Roads, connecting the first land routes between Detroit and Chicago, which later brought with it the railroads and modern highways. Starting from the Battle Creek regional area, and branching out from the ...
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Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)
Michael Warren and Patriot Week Foundation
Learn about American History, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, & American holidays. Gain insights about our Founding First Principles (the rule of law, unalienable rights, the Social Compact, equality, limited government, and revolution); Founding Fathers (such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams) and other great patriots (such as Martin Luther King Jr, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton); key documents and speeches; and flags an ...
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Crucial history everyone should know.
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America Emboldened presents: is a trusted place for courageous discussions, truth, and uncensored 100% independent journalism, commentary, and entertainment. Greg Boulden and Chris Michaels bring cutting edge interviews, content, and unfiltered access to critical thought on all topics. Network Shows: Boulden & Michaels, The Constitution Study with Paul Engel, The Chris Michaels Show, Be Bold with Boulden, America Emboldened: Interview Night, and partnered to distribute Reclaimed Ground podca ...
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The Live Music Podcast is your source for high quality fan recordings of some of the best concerts around. Each episode will feature a new concert and play a few tracks from it. You can then find links at livemusicpodcast.net to download the entire concert and purchase the songs that were played.
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The Strategy Bridge podcast features interviews on strategic affairs and diplomatic & military history.
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S4 E50 - The Early Establishment of Calhoun County MI
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21:37In this episode, I explore the early establishment of Calhoun County as written by author Charles A. Weissert in his book 'An Account of Southwest Michigan and Calhoun County: With special matter relating to Calhoun County' published in 1924. I also give details on the early naming of the counties in this area. For more information on Michael Delaw…
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S4 E49: The Story of Oak Hill Cemetery and an Exciting Announcement
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45:27In this episode I explore the story behind Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan. I also have an exciting announcement about preserving history in the region. To contribute to the Historic Preservation & Monuments Fund, click here. For information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com…
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AFTER DARK WITH ROB: KILL THEM ALL ORDER EXPOSED - Total Left-Wing Media Hoax – The Real Scandal is Minnesota’s $2 BILLION Somali Fraud!
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40:34In this explosive emergency solo episode of After Dark with Rob & Andrew, host Rob goes live to dismantle the latest mainstream media fabrication: the fake “Kill Them All” order allegedly given by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during the Caribbean drug-cartel boat strikes. Rob proves – with direct quotes from The New York Times and Washington P…
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AFTER DARK with ROB HARPER: The Seditious Six, War Crimes Hoax & the Battle for America’s Future
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33:33Rob Harper goes After Dark to expose the newest political shell game: Democrats and their media allies are resurrecting a months-old military strike to fabricate “war crimes” against President Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth — all to distract from their spiraling failures. Rob lays out the real timeline behind the September 2nd Caribbean operation…
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THE CHRIS MICHAELS SHOW: From Aruba to Armageddon: AI Messiahs, Deep State Tunnels & The Venezuela Question
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48:01Chris Michaels is back — sunburned, caffeinated, and ready to unload. After a quick (and unforgettable) Aruba food tour, Chris rips into the bizarre public push to sell AI as a divine figure, the intelligence fingerprints behind recent domestic attacks, and the government’s ever-expanding appetite for your biometrics. Why is Obama’s D.C. home tied …
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What Delaware Isn’t Being Told: The Failed Police Attack, Hidden Costs & Wilmington’s School Overhaul
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1:49:33In this powerful episode of Reclaimed Ground Media, Bryan Shupe goes deep into three major stories shaping Delaware—stories most residents still aren’t hearing about. Bryan begins with new revelations about the foiled terror attack against the University of Delaware Police Department, including the disturbing manifesto referencing martyrdom and tar…
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S4 E48 - Early Days of Climax Michigan: Memories of a Pioneer
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40:03In this episode, I explore a memoir published in 1905 by Francis Hodgman (1839-1907). He tells stories from his childhood as a boy in Climax, Michigan. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://MichaelDelaware.com For ticket information on the BC Regional History Museum Christmas Radio Theatre programs, visit: https://BCRHM.org…
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RECLAIMED GROUND: Ep 2 Violence In Delaware Schools
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2:13:54Delaware parents are afraid. Teachers are overwhelmed. Students are caught in the crossfire. And for the first time, the stories usually buried behind school walls are coming into the light. In this episode of Reclaimed Ground Media, we go far beyond the headlines to expose the growing crisis of violence inside Delaware’s public schools. You’ll hea…
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Thanksgiving - Origins, Meanings, Traditions, and Myths (Remastered)
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1:38:44Learn that the idea of gratitude and giving thanks is an ancient concept for mankind and is expressly elevated in the Bible. Review how days of thanksgiving were originally commemorated in the English colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts, with the English dissenters, the Pilgrims, having the most influential celebrations. In the colonial era, Tha…
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S4 E47 - The Dutch Influence in Western Michigan
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24:34In this episode, I explore the history of Dutch emigration to Kalamazoo and Holland, and the history behind the movement in the 1800's. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://MichaelDelaware.com
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BE BOLD with BOULDEN: Project Washington Exposed: Power, Politics & the Future of Delaware
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21:20A proposed 580-acre hyperscale data center—one of the largest in the United States—has ignited a battle in New Castle County. In this episode, host Greg Boulden sits down with County Councilman Kevin Caneco to break down the truth behind Project Washington, an 11-building, 6-million-square-foot complex backed by Starwood Digital that could consume …
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RECLAIMED GROUND: Episode 1 A New Voice Rising in the Kingdom Media Space
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1:35:41Reclaimed Ground Media officially launches with a bold mission: to reclaim territory in culture, community, and conversation for the Kingdom. In this inaugural episode, founders Katie Ladzinski and Brian Shupe share why this movement exists, what inspired its creation, and how faith-driven storytelling can reshape local communities. Listeners will …
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Dr. Joseph P. Farrell: How Hidden Powers Shape America: From 1865 to 2025
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3:07:19Dr. Joseph P. Farrell returns to America Emboldened for one of the most intense and far-reaching conversations yet. Drawing from his new book The Rialto and Richmond Reconstructed, Farrell exposes a hidden history of the Civil War that includes espionage networks, British intelligence operations, elite financiers, foreign governments, and the monet…
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In this episode, I explore the history of ice harvesting in Michigan between 1880 - 1950. This was the industry before the era of refrigeration. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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S4 E45 - Thanksgiving During the Great Depression in Southwest Michigan
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35:49In this episode I explore news articles during the Great Depression around the time of Thanksgiving from different cities in Southwest Michigan. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://MichaelDelaware.com
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S4 E44 - Albion History, Railroad Stories & A Riot
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25:17In this episode I explore some early history of Albion, Michigan. I also cover early railroad history and a riot. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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S4 E43 - An Early History of Tekonsha Michigan
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26:58In this episode, I explore an early history of Tekonsha, Michigan referring to a Calhoun County Directory from 1869-70. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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S4 E42 - Marshall Michigan Stagecoach Hotels, Railroad History & the Interurban
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27:41In this episode I cover some of the early history of the stagecoach roads, the early hotels, railroad and interurban in Marshall, Michigan. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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In this episode, I explore some of the early history of Galesburg, Michigan named after George L. Gale. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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S4 E40 - What's in a name? The origin of some unusual street names in Battle Creek, Michigan
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32:21In this episode, I explore the origins of some unusual street names in Battle Creek, Michigan. The information is taken from articles in a book published by Elizabeth Neumeyer entitled 'What's in a Name?' To get a copy of the book, visit the Battle Creek Regional History Museum at 307 W Jackson St, Battle Creek, MI on weekends 10-4PM, or at the sam…
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S4 E39 - Railroad History: The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern (LS&MS)
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25:59In this episode I explore the history of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway. It was the principle route for travelers coming from New York to Chicago, and it connected Lake Michigan with the East Coast. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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The School of Advanced Warfighting and the Training of Operational Planners with Brian Kerg
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40:18In this episode of the Strategy Bridge Podcast, we are joined by Brian Kerg to talk about the School of Advanced Warfighting and the training of operational planners. Kerg is a Lt. Col. in the Marine Corps and the author of "Dare to Know: Pursuing the Path of the Operational Planner" in the August 2025 issue of the US Naval Institute's "Proceedings…
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In this episode I explore the history of Interstate 94, and the Interstate Highway system. I-94 is unique as it is the only Interstate that has a numbeer not divisible by 5, and it is also the only one running West to East that connects with another country, Canada. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com…
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S4 E37 - A History of Assassinations in America
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1:08:49In this episode, I explore the history of assassinations in America covering Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Robert F. Kennedy and Charlie Kirk, along with several other cases of attempted assassinations. I also discuss the changes I have observed as a historian with the American education sys…
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S4 E36: Sarah Haviland Part 3: The First Woman in the Michigan State Prison
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38:03In this episode, I conclude the three part series on the story of Sarah Haviland. In this final segment, I explore what happened to Sarah after she was sent to prison in 1966 at the Michigan State Prison in Jackson, Michigan. I also cover what her experience was, compared to other prisoners, and carry her story all the way through to her pardon by …
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S4 E35: Sarah Haviland Part 2: The Sinister Plan Unfolds
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45:56This is part 2 of the three part story on Sarah Haviland, a woman who murdered her three children in 1865 in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this episode, I cover her sinister plan that she created with Dr. Daniel Baker, and how it unfolded, resulting in the death of three children. Her plans were foiled by the innocence of one of her surviving daughter…
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S4 E34: Sarah Haviland Part 1: Spiritualism
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33:46In this eposide I begin a three part series on the story of Sarah Haviland from my book 'Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime'. In this part we follow her life as a mother, through divorce and her involvement with spiritualism. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://MichaelDelaware.com…
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Charles Sherwood Stratton AKA 'General Tom Thumb' had a condition known as pituitary dwarfism, and only grew to 2 feet, 10 inches tall in his life. He worked for years with showman P.T. Barnum, and in 1852 toured through southern Michigan, stopping in several southwest michigan towns. His 1863 wedding to a woman his same height was a national sensa…
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S4 E32 - The Kalamazoo Pant & Overall Company
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22:23In this episode I explore the history of the Kalamazoo Pant & Overall Company founded by Samuel Rosenbaum, and later carried on by his four sons. The company lasted 100 years in Kalamazoo. To read the source article, click here. For information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://MichaelDelaware.com
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S4 E31 - The Life of Father Gabriel Richard
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37:06In this episode, I explore the life of Father Gabriel Richard (1767 - 1832) who served as Michigan's non-voting Delegate to the 18th Congress from 1823-1825. During his single term, he was successful in getting funds appropriated for building the Territoral Road between Detroit and Chicago. This road became the essential corridor for pioneers to se…
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S4 E30 - The Era of Horse Thieves Part 2: The Indiana-Michigan Gangs, High Profile Arrests & Preventative Societies
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54:43This is the second part of a two part series on the era of horse thieves in Michigan which ranged from 1850 - 1920. In this episode I explore the prominent Indiana-Michigan gangs that operated for approximiately 50 years. I also cover the various preventative societies that formed to combat these gangs, along with some high profile arrests of horse…
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Ideology and Soviet and American Correspondents during the Cold War with Dina Fainberg
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52:32In this episode we talk with Dina Fainberg about the Cold War ideologies that shaped how Soviet and American foreign correspondents reported on each other's countries and how their reporting influenced the views of policy makers, commentators, and citizens. Fainberg is an assistant professor of modern history at City University of London and the au…
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S4 E29 - The Era of Horse Thieves Part 1: National & Michigan Stories
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39:42In this episode, I begin a two part series on the era of horse thieves in the USA and Michigan from 1850 - 1925. In this first part, I explore national and Michigan stories, which offer insight into the problem it presented to its citizens, the value of horses and the emotional pulse of the society of the era regarding this lawless activity. For mo…
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S4 E28 - A Collection of Strange Crimes & Stories
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28:10In this episode I venture into a collection of strange crimes and stories found in old newspapers in Michigan. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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S4 E27 - Independence Day Celebrations in Michigan 1941 - 1943
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30:14In this episode, I explore what Independence Day was like in 1941 prior to Pearl Harbor, and the USA entering WWII in Michigan, and compare it to 1942 & 1943. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://MichaelDelaware.com
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The Declaration of Independence — Recitation & Background (2025)
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44:15Learn why understanding the Declaration of Independence is important especially in these tumultuous times when patriotism is at an all time low. Discover why the Second Continental Congress decided to have a Declaration of Independence and how a committee of five of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingsto…
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S4 E26 - Murder in Victorian Western Michigan
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39:18In this episode I outline a summary of each chapter of my new book Murder in Victorian Western Michigan which is now available. For information on Michael Delaware, visit: MichaelDelaware.com
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Theater and the American Revolution with Jason Shaffer
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31:26In this episode of the Strategy Bridge Podcast, we talk with Jason Shaffer about the role of theater during the American Revolution and in 18th Century Anglo-American culture. We look at how theater portrayed the military, expressed the principles of Revolutionary ideology, and the role of propaganda plays during the Revolutionary War. Shaffer is t…
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In this episode I explore the life of R&B Musician Wade Flemons, who launched his music career in Battle Creek with a hit single, and went on to become a founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire. For a copy of the book 'Here I Stand' by Sonya & Sean Hollins, Click Here. For tickets to the Del Shannon Tribute Concert, Click Here. For tickets to the Mus…
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Commemorate Juneteenth and reflect on its origins, history, meaning, and traditions. Learn about the prevalence and acceptance of slavery in world history (such as in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Athens, Rome, Britain, England, and Europe) and its development in the colonies and the United States. Examine the cruel and barbaric slave trade and Middle Passag…
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S4 E24 - Del Shannon: From Coopersville to Runaway
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41:04In this episode, I explore the early life of Michigan music legend Del Shannon from his early life in Coopersville to his days in Battle Creek and the hit song Runaway. For more information on the life of Del Shannon, visit: https://delshannon.com/biography For information on all of the Del Shannon Weekend events: https://BCRHM.org For tickets to t…
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THE CHRIS MICHAELS SHOW: America's Seditionist Problem in LA
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46:26Dive into the latest episode of The Chris Michaels Show on the America Emboldened Network! Host Chris Michaels unpacks a whirlwind of topics, from ancient civilizations and hidden cities beneath Egypt's Giza Pyramids to the escalating tensions in Eastern Europe involving clean nuclear weapons and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia. Get the inside sc…
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AMERICA EMBOLDENED/AFTER DARK: Riots!
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1:43:16Join Boulden & Michaels on America Emboldened for a fiery Monday night episode diving into the latest on the alleged LA riots and the deployment of 700 Marines to Los Angeles. Are the media and Democrats exaggerating the chaos for political gain? We break down the reality on the ground, from isolated protests in a four-block radius to the narrative…
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INTERVIEW NIGHT: Director Dean Rainey from "Why Can't We Talk About This?"
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52:14Join hosts Greg Boulden and Chris Michaels on America Emboldened for an eye-opening interview with Canadian filmmaker Dean Rainey, discussing his powerful documentary, Why Can’t We Talk About This? This gripping film explores the untold stories of vaccine injuries, censorship, and the challenges of questioning mainstream narratives. Dean shares the…
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BE BOLD WITH BOULDEN: AI SCAMS AND CONTENT
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42:20Join Greg Boulden on the America Emboldened Network as he dives into the fascinating and sometimes alarming world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this eye-opening episode of Be Bold with Boulden! Discover how AI is transforming everyday life, from coding games like a reverse Pac-Man to creating hyper-realistic deepfake videos and voice clones. G…
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THE CHRIS MICHAELS SHOW: Geoengineering Patents
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39:29Dive into the latest episode of The Chris Michaels Show on the America Emboldened Network, where host Chris Michaels unravels mind-blowing topics from ancient underwater cities to geoengineering patents and AI-driven energy crises! In this episode, Chris explores the discovery of a 140,000-year-old city at the bottom of the ocean, potentially linke…
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Boulden & Michaels / After Dark: Attack of the Clones/Enemy Within
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1:53:05Join Boulden & Michaels on America Emboldened for a fiery Monday night episode, originally aired on June 2, 2025, diving into hot-button issues with unfiltered commentary! In this episode, Bolden unpacks the cultural overload of Pride Month, questions the expansion of government surveillance through Palantir’s Gotham Software, and explores the impl…
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