If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

If you hate the liberal media but love the&nbsp;47th&nbsp;President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

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DeSantis is Out, Nikki Should do the Same!

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1. Venezuela “Bagman” (Alex Saab)
Alex Saab, is a wealthy ally of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, was:

Previously arrested and accused of corruption
Pardoned by Joe Biden (in a prisoner swap)
Later deported again to the U.S. to face charges
Saab was a potential key witness against Maduro
Raises suspicion about why a pardon was granted

2. Cuba Crisis Narrative
Cuba is experiencing severe systemic collapse, including:

Electrical grid failure (20+ hours without power)
Fuel shortages
Food spoilage and hospital strain
Public protests and unrest

Geopolitical angle:
Presented as:

A national security concern for the U.S.
A situation that could lead to:

Refugee surges
Criminal activity
Increased influence from China, Russia, or Iran

CIA involvement:
CIA Director made a rare visit to Cuba
Interpreted as a sign of serious instability or possible regime change

3. U.S.–Cuba–Venezuela Connection
Cuba’s crisis to loss of Venezuelan oil support
U.S. pressure/sanctions as accelerating collapse
Coordinated geopolitical shifts in the region

4. Climate Policy Segment
Criticizes the United Nations and climate initiatives

Climate projections were exaggerated or incorrect
Climate policy is politically motivated (“alarmism”)

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1.&nbsp;Venezuela &ldquo;Bagman&rdquo; (Alex Saab)
<ul>
<li>Alex Saab, is a wealthy ally of Venezuelan leader Nicol&aacute;s Maduro, was:
<ul>
<li>Previously arrested and accused of corruption</li>
<li>Pardoned by Joe Biden (in a prisoner swap)</li>
<li>Later deported again to the U.S. to face charges</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Saab was a potential key witness against Maduro</li>
<li>Raises suspicion about why a pardon was granted</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Cuba Crisis Narrative
<ul>
<li>Cuba is experiencing severe systemic collapse, including:
<ul>
<li>Electrical grid failure (20+ hours without power)</li>
<li>Fuel shortages</li>
<li>Food spoilage and hospital strain</li>
<li>Public protests and unrest</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Geopolitical angle:
<ul>
<li>Presented as:
<ul>
<li>A national security concern for the U.S.</li>
<li>A situation that could lead to:
<ul>
<li>Refugee surges</li>
<li>Criminal activity</li>
<li>Increased influence from China, Russia, or Iran</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
CIA involvement:
<ul>
<li>CIA Director made a rare visit to Cuba</li>
<li>Interpreted as a sign of serious instability or possible regime change</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. U.S.&ndash;Cuba&ndash;Venezuela Connection
<ul>
<li>Cuba&rsquo;s crisis to loss of Venezuelan oil support</li>
<li>U.S. pressure/sanctions as accelerating collapse</li>
<li>Coordinated geopolitical shifts in the region</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Climate Policy Segment
<ul>
<li>Criticizes the United Nations and climate initiatives 
<ul>
<li>Climate projections were exaggerated or incorrect</li>
<li>Climate policy is politically motivated (&ldquo;alarmism&rdquo;)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Biden-Pardoned Maduro Bagman Re-Arrested plus Cubans Rise as Grid Fails and Regime Wobbles

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1. Chinese Political Influence at the Local Level
A former mayor of Arcadia, California (Wang) admitted to acting as an illegal agent for China.
She:

Spread pro‑China propaganda through a Chinese-language website.
Coordinated directly with Chinese officials via WeChat.
Reported engagement data and followed instructions from the Chinese government. 
Her case is evidence of long-term infiltration into U.S. political systems, even before she held office.

2. Propaganda Targeting U.S. Audiences
The website run by Wang allegedly posed as legitimate news but was used to:

Promote Chinese government narratives
Deny accusations like forced labor/genocide
It specifically targeted Chinese-American communities as an influence channel.

3. Espionage Attempts Within U.S. Government
A suspected Chinese agent (posing as a consultant) tried to:

Pay a U.S. congressional staffer $10,000+ for policy insights.
The staffer reported it, highlighting:

Ongoing recruitment efforts targeting insiders
Concerns about how many others may accept such offers

4. Claims of Intelligence Manipulation (COVID Origins)
A CIA whistleblower alleges:

Many scientists initially believed COVID-19 originated from a lab.
Anthony Fauci influenced intelligence discussions, contributing to a shift toward a “neutral” conclusion.
Suggests:

Possible political or institutional bias
Continued withholding of classified information

5. Political Controversy

Some lawmakers (specifically Democrats in this account) did not attend the whistleblower hearing.
This is:

A lack of accountability
Possible political avoidance

6. U.S.–China Economic & Diplomatic Relations
A major summit between Donald Trump and China is described as:

A turning point in negotiations after years of trade tension
Expected outcomes include:

Increased Chinese purchases of U.S. goods (e.g., Boeing, agriculture, energy)
Potential job growth and economic benefits in the U.S.

7. Strategy: “Pressure Then Negotiate”
The narrative portrays Trump’s approach as:

Using tariffs and economic pressure → forcing China to negotiate
The result:

China seeking stability and access to U.S. markets rather than confrontation

8. Global Geopolitical Tensions
Key issues discussed between the U.S. and China:

Taiwan (major conflict risk)
Iran & oil trade
Artificial intelligence and semiconductors
Rare earth minerals dominance
Emphasis:

Competition will continue despite cooperation

9. Economic & Business Collaboration
U.S. CEOs (e.g., from Boeing, Apple, Tesla) joined the summit
Potential outcomes:

Large investments and business deals
Expanded access to Chinese markets for U.S. companies

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1. Chinese Political Influence at the Local Level
<ul>
<li>A former mayor of Arcadia, California (Wang) admitted to acting as an illegal agent for China.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>She:
<ul>
<li>Spread pro‑China propaganda through a Chinese-language website.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Coordinated directly with Chinese officials via WeChat.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Reported engagement data and followed instructions from the Chinese government. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Her case is evidence of long-term infiltration into U.S. political systems, even before she held office.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Propaganda Targeting U.S. Audiences
<ul>
<li>The website run by Wang allegedly posed as legitimate news but was used to:
<ul>
<li>Promote Chinese government narratives</li>
<li>Deny accusations like forced labor/genocide</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>It specifically targeted Chinese-American communities as an influence channel.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Espionage Attempts Within U.S. Government
<ul>
<li>A suspected Chinese agent (posing as a consultant) tried to:
<ul>
<li>Pay a U.S. congressional staffer $10,000+ for policy insights.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The staffer reported it, highlighting:
<ul>
<li>Ongoing recruitment efforts targeting insiders</li>
<li>Concerns about how many others may accept such offers</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Claims of Intelligence Manipulation (COVID Origins)
<ul>
<li>A CIA whistleblower alleges:
<ul>
<li>Many scientists initially believed COVID-19 originated from a lab.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Anthony Fauci influenced intelligence discussions, contributing to a shift toward a &ldquo;neutral&rdquo; conclusion.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Suggests:
<ul>
<li>Possible political or institutional bias</li>
<li>Continued withholding of classified information</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Political Controversy
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Some lawmakers (specifically Democrats in this account) did not attend the whistleblower hearing.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>This is:
<ul>
<li>A lack of accountability</li>
<li>Possible political avoidance</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. U.S.&ndash;China Economic &amp; Diplomatic Relations
<ul>
<li>A major summit between Donald Trump and China is described as:
<ul>
<li>A turning point in negotiations after years of trade tension<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/5-17-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Expected outcomes include:
<ul>
<li>Increased Chinese purchases of U.S. goods (e.g., Boeing, agriculture, energy)</li>
<li>Potential job growth and economic benefits in the U.S.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
7. Strategy: &ldquo;Pressure Then Negotiate&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>The narrative portrays Trump&rsquo;s approach as:
<ul>
<li>Using tariffs and economic pressure &rarr; forcing China to negotiate</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The result:
<ul>
<li>China seeking stability and access to U.S. markets rather than confrontation</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
8. Global Geopolitical Tensions
<ul>
<li>Key issues discussed between the U.S. and China:
<ul>
<li>Taiwan (major conflict risk)</li>
<li>Iran &amp; oil trade</li>
<li>Artificial intelligence and semiconductors</li>
<li>Rare earth minerals dominance</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Emphasis:
<ul>
<li>Competition will continue despite cooperation</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
9. Economic &amp; Business Collaboration
<ul>
<li>U.S. CEOs (e.g., from Boeing, Apple, Tesla) joined the summit</li>
<li>Potential outcomes:
<ul>
<li>Large investments and business deals</li>
<li>Expanded access to Chinese markets for U.S. companies</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Trump’s High-Stakes push in China while Operatives become Mayor here in SoCal

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1. Political Bias in the Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve employees heavily favor Democrats politically, citing a statistic that over 90% of donations went to Democrats in 2024.
This is evidence that the Fed is no longer neutral and has become partisan and ideologically left-leaning.
This bias could influence economic policy in ways hostile to free markets.

2. Examples Used to Support the Bias Claim
Several individual Fed employees are named and described as donating to:

Progressive or socialist candidates (e.g., Bernie Sanders, AOC).
Candidates with positions critical of capitalism or U.S. allies.
These cases are presented to reinforce the idea of a systemic ideological trend inside the Fed.

3. Criticism of Federal Reserve Leadership and Performance
The Fed is held to account:

Handling of inflation (described as the worst in decades).
Ethical issues (resignations of officials).
Banking failures (several large collapses).
Also mentions controversy over expensive renovations to Fed facilities.

4. U.S. Policy on Iran

Increased enforcement of sanctions.
Efforts to target money laundering networks tied to Iran.
U.S. banks are being pushed to:

Monitor suspicious transactions.
Identify shell companies and disguised oil trade activity.
Prior administrations were:

Failing to enforce sanctions effectively.
Allowing Iran to continue economic activity tied to terrorism.
The narrative presents current policy as more aggressive and corrective.

5. Global Financial System’s Role
Banks worldwide are portrayed as:

Sometimes ignoring illicit funding sources for profit.
Potentially enabling terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.
New U.S. measures effectively pressure global banks to cooperate.

6. Iran’s Internal Power Structure (Major Analytical Section)
Historically:

Iran was controlled by a single supreme leader (Ayatollah).
Current situation (according to the speaker):

Leadership is now unclear and fragmented after conflict and leadership changes.
Power may be shifting toward the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The IRGC is:

A military, political, and economic force.
Potentially the real governing authority in Iran.
It controls:

Military operations, intelligence, and proxy groups.
Iran may now operate under:

A “committee-style” leadership instead of a single authority.
This creates risks:

Slower decision-making.
Confusion and miscommunication.
Increased chance of miscalculation in conflicts.

7. Increased Risk of Conflict
The lack of clear leadership could lead to:

More aggressive or unpredictable actions.
Escalation in:

Nuclear negotiations
Regional conflicts (especially involving Israel and the U.S.)

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1. Political Bias in the Federal Reserve
<ul>
<li>The Federal Reserve employees heavily favor Democrats politically, citing a statistic that over 90% of donations went to Democrats in 2024.</li>
<li>This is evidence that the Fed is no longer neutral and has become partisan and ideologically left-leaning.</li>
<li>This bias could influence economic policy in ways hostile to free markets.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Examples Used to Support the Bias Claim
<ul>
<li>Several individual Fed employees are named and described as donating to:
<ul>
<li>Progressive or socialist candidates (e.g., Bernie Sanders, AOC).</li>
<li>Candidates with positions critical of capitalism or U.S. allies.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>These cases are presented to reinforce the idea of a systemic ideological trend inside the Fed.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Criticism of Federal Reserve Leadership and Performance
<ul>
<li>The Fed is held to account:
<ul>
<li>Handling of inflation (described as the worst in decades).</li>
<li>Ethical issues (resignations of officials).</li>
<li>Banking failures (several large collapses).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Also mentions controversy over expensive renovations to Fed facilities.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. U.S. Policy on Iran
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Increased enforcement of sanctions.</li>
<li>Efforts to target money laundering networks tied to Iran.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>U.S. banks are being pushed to:
<ul>
<li>Monitor suspicious transactions.</li>
<li>Identify shell companies and disguised oil trade activity.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Prior administrations were:
<ul>
<li>Failing to enforce sanctions effectively.</li>
<li>Allowing Iran to continue economic activity tied to terrorism.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The narrative presents current policy as more aggressive and corrective.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Global Financial System&rsquo;s Role
<ul>
<li>Banks worldwide are portrayed as:
<ul>
<li>Sometimes ignoring illicit funding sources for profit.</li>
<li>Potentially enabling terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>New U.S. measures effectively pressure global banks to cooperate.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Iran&rsquo;s Internal Power Structure (Major Analytical Section)
<ul>
<li>Historically:
<ul>
<li>Iran was controlled by a single supreme leader (Ayatollah).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Current situation (according to the speaker):
<ul>
<li>Leadership is now unclear and fragmented after conflict and leadership changes.</li>
<li>Power may be shifting toward the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The IRGC is:
<ul>
<li>A military, political, and economic force.</li>
<li>Potentially the real governing authority in Iran.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>It controls:
<ul>
<li>Military operations, intelligence, and proxy groups.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Iran may now operate under:
<ul>
<li>A &ldquo;committee-style&rdquo; leadership instead of a single authority.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>This creates risks:
<ul>
<li>Slower decision-making.</li>
<li>Confusion and miscommunication.</li>
<li>Increased chance of miscalculation in conflicts.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
7.&nbsp;Increased Risk of Conflict
<ul>
<li>The lack of clear leadership could lead to:
<ul>
<li>More aggressive or unpredictable actions.</li>
<li>Escalation in:
<ul>
<li>Nuclear negotiations</li>
<li>Regional conflicts (especially involving Israel and the U.S.)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Federal Reserve Employees Flood Cash to One Liberal Side plus Treasury Targets Iran’s Global Money Dark Web

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DeSantis is Out, Nikki Should do the Same!

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