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Send us Fan Mail After going 204 days without seeing his son, Mark Ludwig stopped chasing a political career and started changing the system. In this Family Court Fridays episode, Ryan sits down with the legislative director of the Father’s Rights Movement and executive director of the National Council for Equal Shared Parenting—the man who has helped pass equal shared parenting bills in seven states (including Florida and Missouri). Mark breaks down exactly how Title IV-D works: the federal funding formula that pays states roughly 60 cents on every dollar of administrative costs and rewards performance metrics based on the number of orders, collections, and paternity establishments. The result is a system that treats a father’s paycheck as more valuable than his time, inflates child-support orders through imputed income and judicial discretion, and quietly pushes fit parents out of their children’s lives. He explains why 50/50 rebuttable presumption laws work, how to educate legislators without yelling at them, and why the real leverage is at the federal funding level. They also cover the 25 common parental-alienation techniques Mark documents in his upcoming book The Parental Alienation Playbook (available now for pre-order/order at parentalalienationplaybook.com), the difference between ordinary conflict and a deliberate campaign to sever a parent-child bond, and the practical tools parents need right now. Key resources mentioned: Training and legislative strategy: stlmarkludwig.comNational Council for Equal Shared Parenting: ncesp.orgDC Shared Parenting Conference & Congressional Briefing (Nov 16–18): email [email protected]’s Rights Crisis Text Line: 678TFRMDADPro Se Dad and DadsLawSchool.com for case toolsIf you’re in the system, this is not another rant. It’s a map of how the incentives actually operate and how people who have already changed the law are doing it. Mark’s message is simple: kids need both parents, the current funding structure works against that, and the way to fix it is disciplined, strategic work at the state and federal level—not more social-media yelling. Family Court Fridays continues every Friday at 9 PM ET on The Ryan Samuels Show. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail Russell Brand was found guilty today of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. He was acquitted on the remaining charges. The judge has indicated a prison sentence is coming, and police say the investigation continues. On tonight’s live show we break down the verdict, the timeline of the allegations, and the reaction from Brand’s more recent audience. No spin. Just the facts. 🔴 Watch LIVE at 9 PM ET, or catch the episode on the podcast. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail MIDTERMS BLUE BLOODBATH 🔵🩸 Democrats have seized control of BOTH the House and the Senate in a historic wave election. Kansas, Texas and South Carolina sent Democrats to the Senate. Seven GOP Senate seats flipped, and Republicans lost dozens of House seats. On this episode of The Ryan Samuels Show, we break down what happened and why: 🔹 The Senate and House results, state by state 🔹 Mississippi's 43-vote nail-biter and Alaska's ranked-choice fight 🔹 Exit polls: gas prices, the Iran war and Trump's 38% approval 🔹 Trump's veto threat, and what Democrats plan to do with their new power 🔹 Election glitches: what actually happened in Westchester, Broward and Fulton 🔹 What conservatives and libertarians do now, and what it means for 2028 No spin. No cheerleading. Just the facts. 🔴 Watch LIVE weeknights at 9 PM ET, or catch every episode on the podcast. 👍 Like, follow, share and leave a review. Tell us: was it Iran, gas prices or the candidates? #Midterms2026 #ElectionResults #BlueWave #Congress #Trump #Senate #RyanSamuelsShow Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail On tonight’s show we cover the fatal Learjet 60 crash that occurred in Palm Beach County, Florida on November 1, 2026. The aircraft, which departed Austin, Texas bound for the Bahamas, went down in a residential area and killed all nine people on board. Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, has been identified by her family as the co-pilot whose voice was heard on the final radio transmissions to air traffic control. She had earned her private pilot’s license at age 17 while still a student at West Boca Raton High School and later trained at American Flyers. We look at what is publicly known about the flight, the sequence of events leading to the crash, the identification of the co-pilot, and the ongoing investigation by federal authorities. This is a developing story focused on the facts of the incident and those involved. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail A tanker was hit with explosives in the Strait of Hormuz today, the first successful strike like that since February. Oil jumped to a six-month high, with Brent at $117.64, and the US ordered non-emergency embassy staff out of Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Stinger missile systems sit on a barge outside Mar-a-Lago. It isn't just the Middle East. The Pentagon wants bases ready to run without the civilian grid, with reports saying for up to 90 days. The Army practiced mass battlefield burials at Fort Bragg for the first time since Korea. Britain, the EU, Germany and Japan are telling citizens to stock water, food and cash. Tonight Ryan Samuels breaks down what governments are actually doing, makes the skeptic's case on fear-mongering, asks why Congress still won't vote on the Iran war, and lays out simple steps to get your family ready. Live tonight at 9 PM Eastern. Tell us in the chat: PREP or PSYOP? #RyanSamuelsShow #Iran #Hormuz #OilPrices #FortressAmerica #BeReady #Preparedness #Constitution #News #Politics Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail James O’Keefe and Cam Higby were charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft after an undercover video at Minnesota polling places during the August primary. Dressed in mock Islamic attire and using fake accents, they gave the names of real registered voters while testing the state’s vouching law, which allows one person to vouch for up to eight others. They never signed the oath and never cast a ballot. Prosecutors say simply giving a false name while starting the process is a felony. O’Keefe’s side calls it an effort to expose a vulnerability in the system. We break down what happened, the charges, the prosecutor’s reasoning, and the larger fight over election integrity and undercover journalism. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail The Pentagon is moving to make major U.S. military bases self-sufficient for 90 days with no outside power, water, fuel, or supplies. Europe is telling civilians to stock three days of food and water. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s FORTRESS initiative (announced in September, detailed this week) calls for independent power at bases — including nuclear microreactors, microgrids, and strategic reserves — so the military can keep fighting if an adversary takes down the civilian grid or supply chains break in a multi-front conflict. Meanwhile the UK just launched a “Be Ready” campaign urging households to keep three days of essentials, matching broader EU guidance. Tonight we break down what the Pentagon is actually building, what officials are saying about the next war, why “power is combat now,” and what this means for ordinary Americans who are being told to prepare with a flashlight and a few cans of food. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail President Trump says the choice is clear: make a deal with Iran or finish them off. Eight months into the conflict, Iran’s military has been heavily degraded, but the regime is still targeting U.S. personnel and using proxies to attack oil infrastructure. With the midterms days away and intelligence warning of advanced plots against Americans, is maximum pressure enough — or does this need another round of strikes? Tonight we break down the real status of Iran’s military and nuclear program, Trump’s latest comments, and the most likely path ahead. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail Ukraine War Update Live Tonight at 9PM ET.Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and still controls large parts of the east and south. Neither side has won a decisive victory. The fighting has turned into a long, expensive grind of drones, missiles, and slow advances.Tonight we break it down in plain English for anyone who hasn’t been following every development: Ukraine’s recent counterattack near Lyman (Operation Vivaldi) that pushed Russian forces back and stopped a planned surround of key cities. The sudden Starlink speed limit that disrupted some Ukrainian drones. Today’s release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard after President Trump asked Putin directly — no prisoner swap. Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot air-defense missiles heading into winter. Zelensky’s statement that he is open to freezing the front line where it is right now, plus the upcoming technical talks. We look at what is actually happening on the ground, what it costs the United States, and whether current diplomacy can produce a real end to the fighting.Live 9PM ET on The Ryan Samuels Show. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail With just 14 days until Election Day, the 2026 midterms are a high-stakes fight for control of Congress. Democrats are clear favorites to take the House, with models giving them anywhere from a 70% to 97% chance of a majority and projected seat gains that could put them solidly above 218. The Senate is far tighter. The chamber is currently 53–47 Republican, and Democrats need a net gain of about four seats for a clear majority. Forecasts range from a slight Democratic edge to a true toss-up, depending on the model. Tonight we break down the real numbers: the generic ballot, Trump’s approval, the closest Senate races (Texas, Ohio, Iowa, Maine, Alaska, Kansas, and more), and what the final two weeks of spending and campaigning could still change. We’ll also look at what a Democratic House would actually mean for the next two years and where Republicans still have a path. The polls are one thing. The actual races that decide control are another. We’re going through both. Live at 9 PM EST on The Ryan Samuels Show. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail Hundreds of thousands marched in France over crumbling schools and the cost of living. Then the violence hit—arson, looting, and a historic town hall reduced to ruins. We break down the real roots (teacher shortages, fuel prices, debt, and political paralysis), the scale of the destruction, and why this is a warning about high-tax welfare states, energy policy, and border control. Live commentary from The Ryan Samuels Show. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail Live interview with Alexandra and Andriy Lyashchenko, Ukrainian-American parents whose teenage daughter was removed by Shasta County California CPS after they refused to consent to testosterone and medical gender transition. California child protective services took their child, placed her in foster care, and allegedly proceeded with gender transition against the parents’ wishes. The Lyashchenkos discuss their federal civil rights lawsuit against Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency, the family court process, parental rights, government overreach, and the ongoing fight to reunite with their daughter. Live: October 16th at 9:00 PM EST The Ryan Samuels Show — Family Court Fridays Topics covered: California CPS child removal Parental rights vs gender ideology Refusing testosterone and medical transition Shasta County family court Federal civil rights lawsuit Foster care and child welfare system Ukrainian immigrant parents fighting the state If you’ve been affected by CPS, family court, or gender ideology in schools and child welfare, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more parental rights, family court reform, and government accountability coverage. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail Three weeks from Election Day, New York’s governor’s race is heating up after the only debate between Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman. Tonight we break down the clash: Hochul’s record of 48 utility rate hikes, sanctuary policies that limit ICE cooperation, billions spent on illegal migrants, and her close ties to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani versus Blakeman’s plan to slash taxes, cut energy bills in half, end sanctuary status on day one, and restore public safety. Polls still favor Hochul, but her approval is underwater and most New Yorkers say the state is on the wrong track. Is this the year the Empire State pushes back, or does the Democratic machine hold? Live analysis of the debate, the numbers, and what’s really at stake for New York families. This keeps it punchy, America First, and focused on the core conservative critique (affordability, crime/immigration, energy costs, and Hochul’s record) while reflecting the post-debate timing and the current state of the race. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a judicially authorized search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home early this morning. The Department of Justice confirmed the operation is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. Sources report the probe focuses on immigration paperwork filled out by Omar’s late father when she was a child. Omar arrived in the U.S. as a Somali refugee and later became a naturalized citizen. This comes weeks before the midterm elections and follows earlier statements from administration officials indicating an active investigation into her immigration history. No charges have been publicly announced. This is a developing story. In this episode we break down what is confirmed, what remains unconfirmed, the legal process behind a search warrant, and the broader questions around accountability. Key points covered: •  DOJ confirmation of the HSI search warrant •  Reported focus on childhood immigration paperwork •  Timeline and context of the investigation •  What this means (and doesn’t mean) for a sitting member of Congress Stay informed. Accountability is not optional. #IlhanOmar #HSIRaid  Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ

Send us Fan Mail Connie Reguli spent nearly 30 years in Tennessee courtrooms, first prosecuting child-abuse cases, then defending parents against the Department of Children’s Services. She is the founder of the Family Forward Project and the lawyer behind Andrews v. Hickman County, the Sixth Circuit case that said the Fourth Amendment applies to social workers. In July 2026 the Tennessee Supreme Court permanently disbarred her. The court cited a social-media campaign against a juvenile judge and her role in an Amber Alert case, in which she took a client and the client’s child into her home. A jury convicted her in 2022. In 2024 the Court of Criminal Appeals vacated those convictions and dismissed the case, because the custodial-interference statute at the time did not cover the conduct. She says the prosecution and the disbarment were retaliation for criticizing judges and DCS. Friday on The Ryan Samuels Show she is here as an advocate, not a lawyer. We will get into foster-care funding, what a parent should do when a social worker is at the door, and what a non-lawyer can still do for a family after the license is gone. Live Friday, 9 p.m. EST. Uncle Ted says subscribe on Facebook! Support the show RyanFSamuels.com https://theryansamuelsshow.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanFSamuels https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanSamuelsShow/ https://rumble.com/user/RyanFSamuels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ha_kVpgTc6K2cvbPVKGjQ