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FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev Shalev

D. Blundell and Z.Shalev
Donald Trump
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U.S. Constitution
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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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5️⃣ Miami Delivers Democrats Their First Win Since 1997

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The pattern tells the story. Multiple strikes in the Caribbean. Eighty-six dead across 22 operations. Zero evidence of drugs. Every detainee released by Colombia and Ecuador as innocent. Videos ordered destroyed. Photographs deleted. Survivors who wa... more

Dean was out today, so I brought in the experts who’ve been breaking this story wide open. Nick Paro and Melissa Corrigan joined me for what turned into one of the most significant FiveStack episodes we’ve done. Melissa broke news that changes everyt... more

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Terrence Goggin
West Point professor, historian
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Waj Ali
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Jacob Kaarsbo
Investigative reporter and former Danish intelligence officer
Episode: Breaking News: Charlie Kirk Is Dead Watch our live coverage @LevParnas @DeanBlundell @MichaelCohen
Lev Parnas
Whistleblower and former associate of Rudy Giuliani
Episode: Breaking News: Trump is in Full Cover-Up Mode Over Epstein
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A nurse and Substack writer focusing on contemporary societal issues.
Episode: FiveStack: Trump Pulls Ukraine Weapons Mid-Attack: The Police State Gets $160 Billion While Democracy Dies
Janessa Goldbeck
Marine Corps veteran, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, and Senior Advisor for Vote Vets
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Hamish McKenzie
Co-founder of Substack
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Dean Blundell
Co-host; known as a shock jock, he brings a provocative and engaging style to discussions, often pushing boundaries with his analysis of current events, politics, and media narratives.
Zev Shalev
Co-host; former CBS News executive producer, Zev leverages his journalistic background to provide insightful commentary on political developments and social issues, often elaborating on complex narratives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
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    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
    Australia3 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 States5 months ago

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Q: What are your thoughts on the new American pope's impact on theology and politics?
The new pope is likely to bring a more nuanced approach to issues like immigration and LGBTQ rights, contrasting with MAGA views, while maintaining more traditional Catholic stances on family and social values.
FiveStack: Mike Waltz Rehired; Avian Flu Pandemic; Russia Readies WW3; SOS Drone Photo; White House Launches State Run News Agency
Q: What are the implications of Russia's military readiness?
Russia is preparing for a potential mobilization similar to World War II, indicating an alarming escalation in tensions.
FiveStack: Mike Waltz Rehired; Avian Flu Pandemic; Russia Readies WW3; SOS Drone Photo; White House Launches State Run News Agency
Q: What is the situation regarding the avian flu?
Leading virologists are sounding the pandemic alert as the virus is now present in all 50 states with increasing cases.
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Q: What's your thoughts about how that played into the election and from someone who's been on the inside of these operations?
We should unite around him and to make sure that he tries to beat this monster because cancer is something that touches a lot of people.
Brighton Beach To The White House: Lev Parnas Takes Us Where It All Began
Q: As you reflect back on a lifetime of change here, is it all gone the way you wanted to go? Did you expect any of this to happen?
I absolutely did not expect any of this to happen. I just say thank you to God that I'm still alive, that I have my family, that I have my health, and that I'm able to now do something good, contribute, you know, try to save our democracy.

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Focusing on the most pressing issues of the moment, this podcast presents a blend of current news commentary and critical examinations of political events. Hosted by two prominent figures—one a well-known commentator and the other a former CBS News executive producer—discussions navigate through a wide array of topics, including election integrity, military accountability, and high-profile legal controversies related to influential figures like Donald Trump. The hosts engage their audience with captivating narratives and intriguing insights, encouraging listeners to explore the implications of unfolding events while fostering a critical lens on mainstream media portrayals.

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