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Republicans got smoked in the 2026 midterms. The Democratic Socialists of America scored major victories, establishment politicians took a beating, and the Republican Party is facing serious questions about its future.So what happens now?On this explosive episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, Jeff welcomes political commentator and Navy veteran Chad Caton for a no-holds-barred examination of the election results, the growing divide between MAGA and America First conservatives, and whether Republican voters have finally had enough of broken promises.But things get especially heated when Chad challenges producer Robby over protest voting, constitutional principles, and the consequences of abandoning the Republican Party.Robby fires back, explaining why he voted against the Republican candidate in Montana and arguing that political parties must earn the votes they receive.The confrontation escalates into a passionate debate over Donald Trump's foreign policy, military strikes, Iran, presidential war powers, and whether American troops should be placed at risk in another foreign conflict.TOPICS INCLUDE:• Why Republicans suffered devastating midterm losses • How the DSA challenged the Democratic establishment • MAGA vs. America First: Can the Republican coalition survive? • Did protest voters send Washington a message? • Chad Caton confronts Robby over voting and the Constitution • Why Robby voted Democrat in Montana • Thomas Massie, JD Vance, and the future of the Republican Party • AI data centers, American jobs, and Trump's technology policies • Iran, military intervention, and the promise of no new wars • Congressional authority vs. presidential military power • The failures of America's two-party political system • What the 2026 election means for the 2028 presidential raceDespite their heated disagreements, Chad and Robby find common ground on the importance of principled debate, military service, and protecting the next generation from unnecessary wars.Can Republicans rebuild their coalition before 2028, or have voters fundamentally changed the American political landscape?Watch The Jeff Dornik Show for independent political commentary, challenging conversations, and debates that don't end when somebody disagrees.Follow Chad Caton: X: @ImFiredUpToo PickAx: @ThugzillaSupport the show: Supermassive Black Coffee https://supermassiveblackcoffee.com Use promo code JEFF for 20% off. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

Ann Vandersteel sits down with independent host Shannon Joy for a no-holds-barred conversation on the forces shaping the 2026 midterms and beyond. Shannon has been one of the few voices questioning whether Make America Healthy Again genuine reform or controlled opposition is, and she joins the show to unpack vaccine injury, election integrity, the push to withdraw consent, and the manufactured narratives surrounding Texas polling. They also address the Mike Adams post circulating this week and examine why a client-commissioned 254 Labs/YouGov Blue survey shows Democrats sweeping Texas while independent polls from Rasmussen, Trafalgar, and Big Data Poll show a far tighter race. If you’re done with lesser-of-two-evils theater and ready for unfiltered analysis, this is the episode. Live on Rumble, X, and YouTube. Replay available after the show. #SteelNews #ShannonJoy #MAHA #ElectionIntegrity #2026Midterms  This is Steel News where truth survives pressure. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

Conservatives can tell you what Trump posted this morning, what some senator in Washington said on cable news, and which DC bureaucrat embarrassed himself this week. Cool. Now name your city council members. Your sheriff. Your state legislators. Heck, name your Congressman. That’s the problem. We obsess over Washington while ignoring the people making decisions that directly affect our families, businesses, schools, property and communities. And the more we abandon local government, the easier it becomes for centralized power to run roughshod over us without the checks and balances the Founders intended. Today, I’m joined by Sam Anthony, founder of yourNEWS, to talk about why hyperlocal news and political engagement matter, how citizen journalism can expose what’s happening in our own backyards, and why conservatives heading into the midterms need to stop treating politics like a national reality show and start paying attention to the government down the street. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

The midterms are days away, the AI data center machine is showing serious cracks, and Congress is already floating the idea that taxpayers won’t be left holding the bag if the whole thing collapses. Today we’re connecting the dots on big tech overreach, legal accountability for the COVID shot rollout, market realities, and the personal work of stepping out of broken systems AND … special guest Brett Miller will join us to discuss how to survive the Zombie Apocalypse and other useful advice! (BTW … Tina Blanco’s Bugout Bag will get you from NY to California in a Zombie Apocalypse and it’s 10% OFF today at www.sat123.com/JOY! Don’t Be Scared … Be PREPARED with our friends at The Satellite Phone Store) We discuss this and MORE today on the SJ Show! Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

Col. Mike, co-host of Two Mikes with Dr. Michael Scheuer, joins me to break down what is really happening in Iran, what the midterms could mean for the final two years of President Trump’s administration, and the question both parties would rather you stop asking: Will changing the names in Congress change anything that matters? We get into foreign policy, political theater, party loyalty and whether Americans are about to be handed another ballot-box placebo while the permanent ruling class keeps doing what it always does: congratulating itself, funding the machine and hoping you confuse motion with progress. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

Did the Brazil Election Foreshadow Turmoil to Come | Is America Heading to a Downfall and Color Revolution with the 2026 Midterms | 8 Year-Old Girl Chokes to Death at Elementary and the Parents Demand Answers After Texas Ranger Investigation | Battlefront Battlefront: Frontline with Dustin Faulkner cuts through the noise to confront the political, cultural, and spiritual battles shaping America and the world. No party line. No sacred cows. Just hard questions, fearless analysis, and conversations for people who know freedom is always on the front line. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

I haven’t seen this type of global ramp-up, using coordinated, psychological fear-based messaging since February of 2020 and COVID 19. The proximity to midterm elections and loss of message control by the two party system leads me to believe that the planners might be up to some funny business. And the fact that Dan Bongino is ‘taking this very seriously’ makes it all more suspicious. (BTW … Tina Blanco’s Bugout Bag will get you from NY to California in a Zombie Apocalypse and it’s 10% OFF today at www.sat123.com/JOY! Don’t Be Scared … Be PREPARED with our friends at The Satellite Phone Store) Check out these headlines: “FORTRESS: The Pentagon is preparing every major U.S. military base to survive 90 days without outside support — no civilian power grid, no global supply chains, no outside fuel or water.” ~ Fox News “BREAKING: Pentagon prepares ‘doomsday plan’ to keep U.S. military bases operational for at least 90 days without outside support in the event of a major global war.” ~ Polymarket “THE PENTAGON’S DOOMSDAY PLAN: The Pentagon is preparing for a nightmare scenario—a global war that could knock out power grids, cripple supply chains…” ~ America Reports And one really bites from Reuters: “Hackers target US FEC system, disrupting campaign finance disclosures days before midterms”. Will we even have elections? We discuss this and MORE today on the SJ Show! Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) targeted Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA, Candace Owens, Alex Newman, and others in an error-riddled hit piece, falsely labeling TPUSA as a purveyor of "white supremacist" values, among other ridiculous accusations. Now, the FBI has officially cut ties with the SPLC and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), condemning the organizations' left-wing advocacy. FBI Director Kash Patel labeled the groups as players in a "partisan smear machine," which works to undermine American values. This is a huge win for freedom and common sense, explained Alex Newman in this episode of The Sentinel Report. Additionally on the show, Mike Adams, founder of Brighteon and the Health Ranger Report, joins to discuss the future of AI and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s work to fight harmful drugs; Michelle Lazor, the founder of Mud Hen Mama, breaks down how sexualized books harm children and offers helpful alternatives; and finally, Nick Uhre, a South Dakota businessman, shares how a left-wing foundation has undermined police, causing more crime. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

The parents of Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, say the government is refusing to provide basic answers about their son's death. Why are federal authorities stonewalling a grieving family, and what does this case reveal about government accountability? On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall is joined by guest co-host Jeff Dornik, filling in for Jamarl Thomas, to examine the Alex Pretti case, ICE enforcement controversies, civil liberties, and the growing divide between government power and individual rights. The conversation also covers an American citizen reportedly facing deportation to Jamaica, Israeli elections, the possibility of renewed military escalation involving Iran after the midterms, RFK Jr.'s controversial comments, and the dangers of artificial intelligence. Ted and Jeff also discuss political tribalism, freedom of speech, and why Americans with radically different political beliefs need to be willing to debate one another. DeProgram brings together perspectives from across the political spectrum for independent commentary and unscripted political discussion. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

• Voting has begun in the US midterm elections. With 8 days left until Nov. 3rd, Democrats are heavy favorites for the House (85–95% across models, projecting ~230 seats) and slight favorites for the Senate (55–75%). A generic-ballot lead of roughly 8–11 points and Trump’s ~37% approval create a Democratic-leaning environment. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities (House 218–214, Senate 53–47); races in Maine, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, and Alaska are decisive. Filling in for the vacationing Jamarl is Jeff Dornik. Jeff Dornik is the founder and CEO of Pickax, a free-speech social media platform, and co-founder of Freedom First Network. He hosts The Jeff Dornik Show, and has co-authored books including Church & State and Social Injustice. He focuses on free speech, politics, culture, faith, and challenging Big Tech censorship. Conflict reporter/writer/cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Jamarl Thomas deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM ET. Today we also discuss: • At a Port Huron rally for Mike Rogers, Trump intensified anti-Muslim attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a “jihadist,” suggesting he wanted Sharia law, and claiming Christmas would end if Democrats won. In Detroit, Obama backed El-Sayed, declaring “change is in the air” and calling the midterms the “last best chance” to rein in Trump’s “foolishness,” corruption, and high costs. • Brazil’s Lula won a fourth term with 51.8% of the vote, overcoming a first-round deficit—the first since 1989. His opponent Flávio Bolsonaro disputed the results and called for annulment after voting hours were extended. The win breaks a recent string of conservative victories in Latin America. • Longtime Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in parliamentary elections to the student-led “Student List-Students Win” slate, which secured at least 135 of 250 seats. The result followed nearly two years of protests; celebrations erupted in Belgrade. • A Young Turks video features three men claiming the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (who died in July) paid them for sex, including one who says he was 17 and was secretly filmed. The release comes amid South Carolina’s Senate race involving Graham’s sister. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

Today on Two Mikes, Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike welcome John Perkins, bestselling author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, for a revealing discussion about the intersection of government power, international finance, and corporate wealth. Perkins examines how the United States and other governments have used propaganda, international lending institutions such as the World Bank, and economic pressure to advance geopolitical objectives while enriching powerful corporations and financial interests. He argues that these practices often operate within existing legal frameworks, allowing wealth and influence to become increasingly concentrated without necessarily violating corruption laws. According to Perkins, President Donald Trump has taken this economic playbook to another level, accelerating the accumulation of wealth and power among politically connected elites. Perkins also previews his then-upcoming book, The Art of the Steal: Trump and the Economic Hit Man Presidency, released September 8, 2026, which explores his argument that economic manipulation once directed at foreign nations has increasingly become a feature of American domestic politics. It's a provocative conversation about who really controls the global economy, who profits from America's power, and whether the economic system serves the American people or the powerful interests operating behind it. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

Republicans are heading into the 2026 midterms screaming about Democrats killing Christmas and warning that every candidate they don’t like is apparently one election away from launching the Caliphate, but there’s one tiny problem: voters are worried about jobs, inflation, debt and whether they can afford groceries. In this episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, I break down why I believe the GOP is about to get absolutely wrecked, potentially losing one or both chambers of Congress, after alienating the very America First and MAHA voters who helped deliver victory in 2024. Republicans promised to be the lesser of two evils, yet we’ve gotten another Middle East war, more foreign workers competing for American jobs, exploding debt, rising costs and a full-speed sprint toward AI dominance that threatens to make the communist utopia technologically possible. Democrats are certainly not the good guys, but they understand something Republicans apparently forgot: elections are won by speaking to the pain people actually feel. And if Democrats take Congress, maybe the real question isn’t whether America survives two years of gridlock. Maybe it’s whether gridlock is exactly what protects us from both parties until the real battle for 2028 begins. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

The family of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis VA nurse fatally shot during an ICE operation, says the federal government is refusing to provide answers about his death. Why are federal officials withholding information, and what does this case reveal about accountability under the Trump administration?On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall is joined by special guest co-host Jeff Dornik, founder of PickAx and Freedom First Network, filling in for Jamarl Thomas.Ted and Jeff examine the Pretti family's allegations of government stonewalling, the legal questions surrounding ICE enforcement, and the growing controversy over immigration policy.They also tackle several other major stories:A U.S.-born citizen reportedly facing deportation to Jamaica.Israeli election results and their implications.RFK Jr.'s controversial remarks about Arabs, scientific achievement, and the Muslim Brotherhood.The influence of political messaging, religious divisions, and Middle East policy on Washington.With Robby West producing, DeProgram brings together contrasting political perspectives for a candid discussion of government power, civil liberties, and the stories driving the headlines.Featuring: Ted Rall and Jeff Dornik Regular co-host: Jamarl Thomas (absent for this episode) Production: Robby WestSubscribe to DeProgram for independent political analysis, interviews, and commentary. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

FRANCE IS IN REVOLT. COULD AMERICA BE NEXT?As protests shake France, a much bigger question emerges: What happens when ordinary people decide their government no longer represents them?On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall and guest co-host Robby West examine political unrest in France and debate whether mass protests, revolution, or even the breakup of a nation can bring meaningful political change.TED AND ROBBY DISAGREE ABOUT REVOLUTION!Can disruptive demonstrations force governments to listen? Does revolution produce genuine freedom, or does it simply replace one ruling class with another?Ted and Robby explore the consequences of political collapse, the dangers of anarchy, and whether Americans might eventually face similar choices.ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:Donald Trump's White House prayer controversy and the intersection of religion and politicsAI-related cargo theft, cybersecurity, and increasingly sophisticated criminal operationsIsrael, Iran, and the possibility of another Middle Eastern warThe limits of political loyalty and the growing distrust of government institutionsFrom the streets of France to the future of American democracy, this episode asks whether political systems can reform themselves—or whether meaningful change requires something far more disruptive.Hosts: Ted Rall and guest co-host Robby West Show: DeProgram Network: Freedom First NetworkSubscribe to DeProgram for independent political analysis, international affairs, and debates that challenge conventional thinking.#DeProgram #FranceProtests #Revolution #AmericanPolitics #TedRall #RobbyWest Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork

COULD ANOTHER WAR WITH IRAN CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF ISRAEL'S ELECTION?With Israel's October 27 election approaching, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas welcome political scientist Professor Gideon Rahat of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Democracy Institute to explain Israel's electoral system, Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, and the growing divisions within Israeli society.IS NETANYAHU ABOUT TO LOSE POWER?Professor Rahat breaks down Israel's parliamentary system, explaining why winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning control of the government.He also examines the political challenge posed by Gadi Eisenkot, the former military chief emerging as a leading alternative to Netanyahu.COULD NETANYAHU USE WAR TO CHANGE THE ELECTION?Producer Robby West raises a provocative question: Could Netanyahu's coalition benefit from renewed fighting with Iran through a rally-around-the-flag effect—or even an election postponement?Rahat acknowledges that the possibility is being discussed but cautions that such a scenario remains uncertain.IN THIS EPISODE:How Israel's Knesset elections and coalition governments actually workNetanyahu versus Gadi EisenkotDonald Trump's endorsement and influence on Israeli votersThe political consequences of the Gaza warWest Bank settler violence and the erosion of state authorityWhether Israel's democratic institutions are under threatThe possibility of renewed conflict with IranSaudi Arabia, Yemen, and regional military tensionsAllegations of excessive force involving ICE agents in CaliforniaFederal voting-related charges against California green card holdersIS ISRAEL'S ELECTION REALLY A REFERENDUM ON NETANYAHU?Professor Rahat explains why the answer may be yes—even though Israelis vote for political parties rather than directly electing their prime minister.And when the votes are counted, the struggle to assemble a governing coalition could be just beginning.Hosts: Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas Guest: Professor Gideon Rahat Producer: Robby West Show: DeProgram Original broadcast: October 20, 2026 Network: Freedom First NetworkSubscribe to DeProgram for independent political analysis, international affairs, and conversations that challenge conventional narratives.#DeProgram #Netanyahu #IsraelElections #GideonRahat #Iran Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork