The Narrative
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Sundays at 9p ET - On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind.
Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it.
After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War.
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The Narrative Ep. 56: Drip. Drip. Flood.
Badlands MediaIn Episode 56 of The Narrative, Burning Bright is joined by Ashe in America for an extended breakdown of the unfolding Epstein narrative and the broader phenomenon of “flooding the zone.” The discussion centers on how sudden information drops, competing claims, and confident speculation are being used to overwhelm public perception rather than clarify truth. The hosts examine why the Epstein developments function as a narrative deployment in themselves, exploring how financial networks, intelligence history, and institutional protection are reframed through selective storytelling. They also address the danger of certainty in moments where facts are incomplete, emphasizing the discipline of admitting what is not yet known. Throughout the episode, Burning Bright and Ashe analyze how repetition, timing, and emotional bait shape audience response, and why these moments test whether observers truly understand narrative warfare. The conversation weaves in historical examples, media behavior, and current reactions to illustrate how control narratives begin to fracture under their own weight. This Week's Co-Host is Ashe in America Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • ALL GOOD - Clean, Organic Self-Care Products by Jessica Storm https://badlandsmedia.tv/allgood • Conscious Strength https://badlandsmedia.tv/strength • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #AsheInAmerica452K views 60 comments -
The Narrative Ep. 55: The Shield and the Labyrinth
Badlands MediaThis Week's Co-Host is Ghost of Based Patrick Henry Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Manly Cans https://badlandsmedia.tv/manlycans • Pet Club 24/7 https://badlandsmedia.tv/PetClub • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #GBPH68.8K views 38 comments -
The Narrative Ep. 54: Fortress America
Badlands MediaBurning Bright and Ghost return for Episode 54 of The Narrative with a focused discussion on national sovereignty, border enforcement, and the concept of “Fortress America.” The episode centers on recent developments in immigration enforcement, domestic security posture, and the political will required to secure borders and enforce existing law. Burning Bright and Ghost walk through how public messaging, federal authority, and institutional resistance shape outcomes, while contrasting isolationism with strategic self-defense. The conversation also touches on economic protection, national resilience, and the tension between global entanglements and domestic stability. Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize narrative control, historical precedent, and the psychological impact of strong borders on national identity, weaving audience commentary into the discussion as they examine what a fortified America looks like in practice and why the concept is gaining renewed attention. This Week's Co-Host is Ghost of Based Patrick Henry Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Rise Attire https://badlandsmedia.tv/rise • Tamarac Garden https://TamaracGarden.com Promo Code: BADLANDS • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #72.3K views 79 comments -
The Narrative Ep. 53: The Golden Age - Year One, Part Two
Badlands MediaIn Episode 53 of The Narrative, Burning Bright and Alpha Warrior continue their discussion of “The Golden Age,” returning for part two with a deeper examination of power, perception, and long-term narrative management. The episode moves through ongoing geopolitical developments, media framing, and public expectations, focusing on how belief, optimism, and patience are tested during periods of transition. Burning Bright and Alpha revisit recent events and reactions, questioning assumptions about timing, accountability, and outcomes while emphasizing the importance of restraint and discipline in both analysis and action. The conversation touches on psychological pressure, information overload, and the danger of premature conclusions, particularly when narratives are still unfolding. Throughout the episode, the hosts stress pattern recognition, historical context, and the need to remain grounded rather than emotionally reactive. The discussion closes with reflections on endurance, perspective, and why the early stages of any “golden age” are often the most uncomfortable and misunderstood. This Weeks Co-Host is Alpha Warrior Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Rise Attire https://badlandsmedia.tv/rise • MyPillow https://www.mypillow.com/ Promo Code: BADLANDS Or call 800-795-5154 • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #AlphaWarrior167K views 66 comments -
The Narrative Ep. 52: The Golden Age - Year One
Badlands MediaIn Episode 52 of The Narrative, Burning Bright and Alpha Warrior examine how perception is shaped, controlled, and weaponized through media framing, psychological conditioning, and managed opposition. The conversation walks through how narratives are constructed to limit public choices while presenting the illusion of freedom, focusing on emotional manipulation, fear cycles, and engineered consensus. The hosts break down how competing storylines are often designed to lead audiences to the same predetermined outcomes, regardless of which “side” appears to win. Throughout the episode, they stress the importance of pattern recognition, historical awareness, and resisting reactive thinking. The discussion also touches on personal responsibility, discernment, and the necessity of stepping outside manufactured narratives to regain agency. Rather than offering predictions, the episode emphasizes understanding the mechanisms behind narrative control and why recognizing those mechanisms is the first step toward breaking their hold. This Weeks Co-Host is Alpha Warrior Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Conscious Strength https://badlandsmedia.tv/strength Promo Code: Badlands • Tamarac Garden https://TamaracGarden.com Promo Code: BADLANDS • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #65.3K views 35 comments -
The Narrative Ep. 51: Dueling Disclosures.
Badlands MediaIn Episode 51 of The Narrative, Burning Bright is joined by Jordan Sather for a focused discussion on competing disclosure narratives emerging across politics, health, and intelligence. The conversation contrasts official disclosures pushed through institutions and media with grassroots driven revelations that challenge centralized authority. Burning Bright and Jordan examine how timing, framing, and selective transparency are used to steer public perception, particularly around government credibility, health policy, and national security. They explore why certain truths are released preemptively, others reluctantly, and how controlled disclosures can function as damage control rather than accountability. Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize discernment, pattern recognition, and the importance of understanding who benefits from disclosure and who sets its limits. The discussion highlights the tension between genuine transparency and narrative management, urging listeners to look beyond headlines and question whether disclosure is meant to inform the public or contain the truth. This Weeks Co-Host is Jordan Sather Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Benson Honey Farms https://bensonhoneyfarms.com Promo Code: Badlands • Goldco Secure your financial future with Gold and Silver https://badlandsgold.com #GoldcoPartner • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #JordanSather45.6K views 33 comments -
The Narrative Ep. 50: The MAGA Paradox
Badlands MediaBurning Bright is joined by Jonathan Drake for a layered discussion examining the internal contradictions, strengths, and unresolved tensions within the MAGA movement. Using historical framing and legal philosophy, they explore how a movement rooted in anti-establishment energy can simultaneously empower and constrain itself through misplaced trust, narrative dependency, and emotional investment in outcomes rather than principles. Jonathan draws on themes from The No Treason Podcast, natural law, and jury sovereignty to explain why centralized authority, even when rhetorically aligned with the people, ultimately conflicts with self-governance. Together, they unpack why many supporters struggle to reconcile loyalty to leaders with resistance to systems, how psychological operations exploit hope and fear, and why decentralization of responsibility is essential for real sovereignty. The episode challenges listeners to rethink victory, accountability, and agency, arguing that the future depends less on who holds power and more on whether people are willing to hold it themselves. This Weeks Co-Host is Jonathan Drake Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • All Good https://badlandsmedia.tv/allgood Promo Code Badlands • Conscious Strength https://badlandsmedia.tv/strength Promo Code: Badlands • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #JonathanDrake258K views 58 comments -
The Narrative Ep. 49: The Trump Doctrine
Badlands MediaBurning Bright and guest Brad Zerbo break down the emerging “Trump Doctrine” as they connect the administration’s diplomatic maneuvers, foreign-policy posture, and escalating information war to a broader strategic realignment. They explore how Trump’s peace deals, regional power restructuring, and refusal to follow legacy-media narratives reveal a coherent geopolitical philosophy rooted in sovereignty, deterrence, and economic leverage. From Africa to the Middle East to America’s domestic political battles, BB and Brad analyze how Trump’s actions, rather than pundit rhetoric, define the doctrine, and why the establishment finds it so destabilizing. Along the way they examine information-war dynamics, media manipulation, and the signals hidden inside official statements and global reactions. With humor, sharp pattern recognition, and BB’s signature narrative framing, this episode unpacks how Trump’s approach is reshaping alliances, exposing institutional decay, and accelerating a historic shift in global power. This Weeks Co-Host is some Mook Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • MyPillow https://www.mypillow.com/ Promo Code: BADLANDS Or call 800-795-5154 • Pet Club 24/7 https://badlandsmedia.tv/PetClub • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #BradZerbo76.8K views 45 comments -
The Narrative Ep. 48: The Genesis Mission
Badlands MediaIn this wide-ranging episode, Burning Bright and guest GMoney dive into the explosive connections between Bitcoin, global finance, and the engineered collapse of old power structures. They explore the revelations from Max Keiser’s interview, the theory that El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption was part of a coordinated sovereign strategy, and why Bitcoin’s architecture mirrors a spiritual awakening as much as an economic one. From there, they break down the crumbling narratives around legacy banking, CBDCs, the IMF, and how elites appear to be intentionally detonating the old fiat system to consolidate control on the way down. GMoney brings in the psychedelic perspective on consciousness shifts, while BB ties it all to the behaviors of the managerial class, the “clown world” psycosphere, and the unmistakable signs of a reality split underway. Together, they examine digital identity traps, weaponized crises, and why parallel economies, and parallel minds, may be the only way forward. A dense, philosophical, and highly energetic conversation connecting global finance, culture, spirituality, and the war for human autonomy. This Weeks Co-Host is GMoney Sundays at 9:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/OISY0yOYI5M On The Narrative, we leave readings of the Actual to the side and focus exclusively on the effect of Stories from the past, present and future on the Collective American Mind. Every week, Burning Bright will be joined by a different Info Warrior as they use a combination of cognitive cyphers, game theory and pattern recognition to more effectively navigate the Info War without succumbing to it. After all, the War is a Story, and the Story is a War. Donate to this Show: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Conscious Strength https://badlandsmedia.tv/strength Promo Code: Badlands • Rise Attire Badlands https://badlandsmedia.tv/rise • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Narrative is: Burning Bright: https://twitter.com/reBurningBright https://truthsocial.com/@BurningBright #BurningBright #GMoney50.2K views 17 comments