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FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev Shalev

D. Blundell and Z.Shalev
Donald Trump
Jeffrey Epstein
Ukraine
Iran
Canada
Russia
Trump Administration
Ghislaine Maxwell
United States
NATO
Epstein Files
ICE
Mark Carney
Israel
Elon Musk
Venezuela
National Guard
Greenland
Congress
Virginia Giuffre

The Top 5 stories of the moment with Canada's #1 Shock Jock Dean Blundell and Former CBS News executive producer Zev Shalev. www.narativ.org

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Latest Episodes

5️⃣ Hegseth Grilled — “Obliterated” Doesn’t Add Up

Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine took chairs in front of the House Armed Services Committee at ten this morning to defend a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget. Hegseth told the chamber th... more

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5️⃣ Carr Comes For Kimmel And Disney

FCC chair Brendan Carr opened an investigation into ABC and Disney on Tuesday, threatening eight broadcast li... more

5️⃣ DC Rolled Its Eyes And Wolf Blitzer Lost A Shoe

The first thing the room did when the shots rang out was nothing. Wajahat Ali was outside the Hilton when it happened, held back by police as the perimeter went up. “Everything was chill,” Ali said... more

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5️⃣ The Soldier Who Bet On His Own Mission

Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment overnight charging a U.S. special forces soldier with using ... more

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Recent Guests

Lawrence Winerman
Guest co-host on Daily Whatever Show
GenXE/Daily Whatever Show
Episode: Trump Says Iran Deal Is Near: "No Nukes! Not Ever"
Wajahat Ali
Journalist and commentator joining as guest co-host
The Left Hook / Substack
Episode: Trump Loses Pope Leo, Viktor Orban, Every US Ally, AG Pam Bondi, and the Respect of the World
Scott MacFarlane
NBC News correspondent, former CBS News journalist appearing as a guest
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Episode: Epstein Bombshell: Melania Breaks Silence, Trump Melts Down, and Bondi Dodges Congress
Brock Pierce
Bitcoin/crypto entrepreneur, early crypto инвестор
Tether advisor; presidential candidate
Episode: Russia Hands Iran Satellite Images To Strike Us Bases As Trump Spends $400M To Build A Bunker Under The Ballroom.
Malcolm Nance
Author, analyst on Iran and US security
Black Man Spy
Episode: The Treason Ticket
Joe Kent
Former National Counterterrorism Center director, interviewed on Tucker Carlson
Former NCTC director, interview guest
Episode: Trump Invokes Pearl Harbor Next to Japan’s PM, Hegseth Asks for $200 Billion, FBI Targets Joe Kent, Gabbard Perjury, and Bondi’s Epstein Trap
Jacob Carsbo
Best-selling author, former Danish intelligence officer, UN Security Council member
Subverted (Book) and Danish Intelligence
Episode: Iran Day 11, the Witkoff-Kushner Trap, a Girls’ School Bombed, Toronto Under Fire and Trump’s Kids Cash In
Denver Riggleman
Former congressman and author of 'Bigfoot is Complicated'
Episode: Epstein Cover-Up Explodes on State of the Union Night: Missing FBI Pages, Stand Down Orders, and Names on the House Floor
Michael Cohen
Former attorney to Donald Trump and key figure in various legal scandals.
Episode: Exposing The Epstein-Thiel-Trump Nexus; Norway's Former PM Arrested Over Epstein; Regime to Spend $38 B on Detention Centers; Don Lemon In Court

Hosts

Dean Blundell
Co-host and prominent media personality known for his outspoken views and engagement with controversial topics.
Zev Shalev
Co-host and former CBS News executive producer with extensive experience in investigative journalism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    I was looking for information on Groypers and I found it here. Excellent podcast I’m now following and I really appreciate the provided links so I can do some follow up reading.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BuggerTV
    Australia8 months ago
  • Sharp, funny, informative

    This is one of my favorite podcasts. They delve into the US news like our media won’t. I encourage everyone to give it a listen—every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotToday2584
    United States10 months ago

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The Treason Ticket
Q: Can you describe more about the Vietnam comparison and why air superiority matters in these conflicts?
The discussion frames air superiority as a necessary but not sufficient condition for victory; past wars show that despite air dominance, ground campaigns and long-term political objectives determine outcomes, so rhetoric around “air superiority” can mask broader strategic failures or misaligned goals.
Trump Invokes Pearl Harbor Next to Japan’s PM, Hegseth Asks for $200 Billion, FBI Targets Joe Kent, Gabbard Perjury, and Bondi’s Epstein Trap
Q: How are Joe Kent and Lev Parnas connected to the central theory about foreign influence in US politics?
They are presented as voices that expose or illustrate a broader network of influence involving Netanyahu, Putin, and other foreign actors, used to argue that US policy is being steered by external forces.
Trump Invokes Pearl Harbor Next to Japan’s PM, Hegseth Asks for $200 Billion, FBI Targets Joe Kent, Gabbard Perjury, and Bondi’s Epstein Trap
Q: What was the reaction to Trump mentioning Pearl Harbor during the Oval Office briefing with the Japanese Prime Minister?
The hosts describe it as a near-universal mortification and view the remark as an extraordinary diplomatic misstep that could inflame historical tensions, reflecting how a single line can derail diplomatic optics.
Epstein Trafficked Club Drugs, Russia Helps Iran Target US Bases; US Begs Ukraine for Help, Epstein Helped Scuttle Oslo Accord
Q: Explain why what you just said is so vitally important when it comes to the narrative around Donald Trump literally on his hands and knees, forcing other people to go on their hands and knees to ask Zelensky for some help, which Zelensky gracefully yesterday said, of course, we will help you.
The guests discuss how Trump's entanglements with Epstein, the alleged criminal networks, and international influence complicate conventional foreign policy narratives, suggesting that insider connections and opaque actions may distort public understanding of who is really driving policy and conflict decisions.
Epstein Trafficked Club Drugs, Russia Helps Iran Target US Bases; US Begs Ukraine for Help, Epstein Helped Scuttle Oslo Accord
Q: Rigg is what it's called. In Rigg's job, what he does is what we're talking about, which is identifying target. Can you explain that? Explain the target identification process.
Riggleman explains the targeting process in detail, outlining how drones are identified and tracked, the roles of sensors (GPS, optical imagery), and how data integration across platforms enables precise targeting while highlighting the evolving challenges of autonomous swarms and the need for human oversight.

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The content largely revolves around high-profile political stories, conspiracy theories, and contemporary issues, especially those related to major figures like Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Hillary Clinton. Episodes typically feature critical discussions on governance, media's role in shaping narratives, and recent criminal allegations against influential personalities. The hosts aim to provide an engaging blend of news commentary, combining sensational stories with a sense of urgency about political accountability and integrity, appealing to listeners who appreciate sharp insights into the currents affecting modern society. This approach supports a unique and provocative exploration of current events, fostering an environment that en... more

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