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FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev Shalev

D. Blundell and Z.Shalev
Donald Trump
Jeffrey Epstein
Iran
Ukraine
United States
Epstein Files
Canada
Russia
Ghislaine Maxwell
Trump Administration
Venezuela
Renee Nicole Good
NATO
Virginia Giuffre
Greenland
China
Epstein
Howard Lutnick
ICE
Kristi Noem

Top 5 Breaking News with Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev. www.narativ.org

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Democrats took the Senate on Tuesday night. Decision Desk HQ called six Republican seats for them between 9:56 p.m. and 1 a.m. Eastern; they needed four. Here is the round-up as the count stood at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, race by race, with the caller an... more

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Five days before the American midterms, the Justice Department is already seeking conditions that could delay certification of a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska. Trump is demanding the prosecution of the candidate who could win it. The vote is... more

5️⃣ Melania's ceasefire covers one town

The White House says the first lady got Russia and Ukraine to stop shooting at Oleshky, a town of about 2,000 in occupied Kherson, for 30 hours so far and six days of food and evacuation. Dean's account is tha... more

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Israel's exit polls landed at 10 p.m.: Channel 12 projects 52 seats for the bloc against Netanyahu and 50 for his coalition, Channel ... more

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Anne P. Mitchell
Writer of Notes from the Front focused on election integrity and legal issues
Notes from the Front
Episode: FiveStack LIVE: Trump Pardon Costs $50 Million, Paid to Alina Habba
Lev Parnas
Guest, political figure and author sharing top five breaking news items
Lev Remembers / Narativ
Episode: FiveStack LIVE: Trump Hands Putin the Diesel and Ukraine the Bill
Ken Harbaugh
Former Navy pilot and political candidate mentioned as a guest in the episode
Guest on FiveStack
Episode: FiveStack LIVE: Trump Sets the Iran War's Clock to the Election
Ellie Leonard
Panicked Writer, The Panicked Writer
Substack: Ellie Leonard
Episode: FiveStack LIVE: Americans Told to Leave Russia As Putin Keeps Trump On Hold.
Angela Rasmussen
Infectious disease expert, virologist
University/Virology field (as cited in episode)
Episode: FiveStack LIVE: Russia’s Plague Claims A Possible Second Life Amid Fears The Outbreak Is Out Of Control
Anne Mitchell
Mitchell from Notes From The Front
Notes From The Front
Episode: FiveStack LIVE: Trump’s Palace, America’s Pain: Jobs Stall, Iran Escalates, Tillis Breaks Ranks—and a Reckoning at Cornell
Eddy Aragon
The Rock of Talk host, New Mexico-based conservative radio host
The Rock of Talk / Rock of Talk Radio
Episode: FiveStack LIVE: Trump Asks Whether to Annihilate Iran and “Send It to Hell”, Approval Craters, Signs Greenland Deal, Renames AI “Super” Intelligence Plus Don Jr and AOC.
Kash Patel
Former federal official involved in the hearings and Epstein reporting
Episode: Patel Won't Promise to Keep FBI From Polls, Defends Bestiality, Trump Calls AI Threats a Hoax, But Owns 5 Million NVIDIA Stocks; Hegseth Impeachment?
Steve Schmidt
Historian; mentioned as one of the greatest historians and a principled man, accompanying the hosts on the Germany trip
Self/Family narrative on FiveStack trip
Episode: FiveStack: Dean Comes Home From Dachau to Trump Cheering the AfD

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Dean Blundell
Host of FiveStack on Narativ; prominent Canadian media figure with a sharp, confrontational style
Zev Shalev
Co-host, former CBS News executive producer; brings investigative journalism credentials and media industry insight

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Very left political talk

    Very left political talk with a lot of misinformation, just 2 guys talking bad about a different point of view.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bryan Herron
    Canada4 months ago
  • 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
    Australiaa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Content blends satire with investigative reporting, appealing to listeners who want critical takes on power.
Guests consistently bring insider perspectives and document-driven claims.

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FiveStack LIVE: Vance's Shell Company Investigated, Bibi's "Stolen" Vote, Melania’s Ceasefire
Q: Explain that to me, because that is a really big part of the story, involving the Rockbridge Network, which is a Vance-connected network.
Dean Blundell says Rockbridge was founded by JD Vance and Chris Buskirk, backed by Peter Thiel and Rebekah Mercer, and is now part of a Brazilian investigation into alleged foreign campaign financing and social media interference.
FiveStack LIVE: Vance's Shell Company Investigated, Bibi's "Stolen" Vote, Melania’s Ceasefire
Q: What is your take on what's going on right now with that ceasefire?
Dean Blundell says Pope Leo initiated negotiations after receiving a plea for help from Oleshky and secured the ceasefire, while Melania Trump took credit for the result.
FiveStack LIVE: Trump Pardon Costs $50 Million, Paid to Alina Habba
Q: But tell us why you think martial law is not possible. I'm going to ask you this question a million times, but why is martial law not likely?
Mitchell distinguishes martial law from declaring an emergency and calling out the National Guard, saying martial law requires an actual insurrection or an attack from within by a foreign agent.
FiveStack LIVE: Trump Pardon Costs $50 Million, Paid to Alina Habba
Q: What exactly is he up to here? And do you think this threat of the France is burning? Is almost a threat of violence after the fact if the Democrats wins?
Mitchell says Trump's rhetoric is intended to sow fear and confusion and keep people away from the polls. She adds that states are preparing for possible interference and advises voters to use secure ballot drop-off options.
Patel Won't Promise to Keep FBI From Polls, Defends Bestiality, Trump Calls AI Threats a Hoax, But Owns 5 Million NVIDIA Stocks; Hegseth Impeachment?
Q: Do you pledge that you will not participate in interfering in the will of the American people when they go to the polls in November?
The guest answered firmly that they would not participate in such interference, emphasizing adherence to the law and the importance of protecting voters.

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Two hosts deliver fast-paced, opinionated political commentary centered on current events, media narratives, and accountability. Episodes frequently weave breaking US politics, investigative threads, and cross-border perspectives with guests who offer insider viewpoints and detailed documents. The show stands out for its combative tone, rapid topic shifts, and a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, often blending satire with substantive reporting to probe power, money, and influence across the US, Canada, and beyond. Potential listeners who enjoy provocative analysis, deep dives into political intrigue, and independent journalism will likely find this program engaging and timely.

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