<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Western Conservative]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>America First</p>]]></description><link>https://sites.libsyn.com/552877</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:18:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/nxHx0PLB.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[WC Media]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:15:10 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 WC Media]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Government]]></category><itunes:author>WC Media</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;America First&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>WC Media</itunes:name><itunes:email>derek.foster14@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Politics"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Government"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Massie: America’s Greatest Congressman Under Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down why Thomas Massie may be facing the toughest race of his political career and why powerful donors, PACs, and establishment Republicans want him out. The conversation looks at his stance on foreign aid, endless wars, big spending, the Federal Reserve, and the Epstein files.<br /><br />We also talk about why Massie has become a problem for the political class. He does not follow the party line, he does not support sending taxpayer money overseas, and he continues to push for more transparency in Washington. This episode shows why one independent congressman can become a threat when he refuses to play the game.<br /><br />Tune in to understand why Thomas Massie’s race matters beyond Kentucky and why his fight could shape the future of the America First movement.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a99fee52-8cc7-4e18-9694-ef3e157815f4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:53:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/86e1cb0eae6a9a88639b42ab98b39384fa11a6f3ea3a76d671ce99be27bdc2ef/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhOTlmZWU1Mi04Y2M3LTRlMTgtOTY5NC1lZjNlMTU3ODE1ZjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNjFhMjU2YjViNGVhZGY3NjIzMmMzL2RlcmVrLWZvc3RlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xNF9fMjAtNTMtMjUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="17758894" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/a99fee52-8cc7-4e18-9694-ef3e157815f4/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down why Thomas Massie may be facing the toughest race of his political career and why powerful donors, PACs, and establishment Republicans want him out. The conversation looks at his stance on foreign aid, endless wars, big spending, the Federal Reserve, and the Epstein files.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also talk about why Massie has become a problem for the political class. He does not follow the party line, he does not support sending taxpayer money overseas, and he continues to push for more transparency in Washington. This episode shows why one independent congressman can become a threat when he refuses to play the game.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tune in to understand why Thomas Massie’s race matters beyond Kentucky and why his fight could shape the future of the America First movement.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Thomas Massie: America’s Greatest Congressman Under Attack</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Paid Protests in America | Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds On Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we sit down with Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds On Demand, to uncover how modern protests, rallies, and advocacy campaigns are built behind the scenes. Adam breaks down why crowd size alone does not create real change, why strategy matters more than noise, and how both sides of politics use money, planning, and influence to push their message.</p><p></p><p>We also get into paid protests, BLM, anti-ICE rallies, Kamala Harris campaign events, Trump rallies, unions, celebrity-driven crowds, and the thin line between lawful protest and dangerous escalation. Adam shares why he believes most major movements are not fully grassroots, even when the people showing up may truly believe in the cause.</p><p></p><p>Tune in to hear a rare behind-the-scenes look at the protest industry, the money behind political activism, and why transparency may be the only way to understand who is really funding America’s biggest demonstrations.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">803352eb-903c-4dbe-9cf9-15548ac2a73a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:12:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c2ea52a78c98dcb7c20384fa9b87731515a65d2ceff122adda5e5d769357de2b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MDMzNTJlYi05MDNjLTRkYmUtOWNmOS0xNTU0OGFjMmE3M2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmY2Q5YWY5ZWY2M2FkNDdmYWE2M2I3L2RlcmVrLWZvc3RlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS03X18yMC0yNy01OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="21844863" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/803352eb-903c-4dbe-9cf9-15548ac2a73a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds On Demand, to uncover how modern protests, rallies, and advocacy campaigns are built behind the scenes. Adam breaks down why crowd size alone does not create real change, why strategy matters more than noise, and how both sides of politics use money, planning, and influence to push their message.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also get into paid protests, BLM, anti-ICE rallies, Kamala Harris campaign events, Trump rallies, unions, celebrity-driven crowds, and the thin line between lawful protest and dangerous escalation. Adam shares why he believes most major movements are not fully grassroots, even when the people showing up may truly believe in the cause.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in to hear a rare behind-the-scenes look at the protest industry, the money behind political activism, and why transparency may be the only way to understand who is really funding America’s biggest demonstrations.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>The Truth About Paid Protests in America | Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds On Demand</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Supreme Court, OPEC, and a Major Political Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down two major stories shaping American politics and the global economy. First, we look at the Supreme Court’s move involving the Voting Rights Act and what it could mean for congressional maps, race-based districts, and future elections.</p><p></p><p>We also dive into the UAE leaving OPEC and why this could weaken the oil cartel, impact global oil prices, and shift power away from countries like Iran and Russia. The episode connects voting rights, redistricting, oil markets, and political power into one bigger conversation about control, division, and competition.</p><p></p><p>Tune in to hear why these changes could have a major effect on American elections, energy prices, and the future of global politics.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c6bc03f1-4441-47eb-8db8-1ae2486c80c7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:08:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bf3501ace59345d278d41f9d4108a95f944b5697727431a49f416826e5f2c16d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNmJjMDNmMS00NDQxLTQ3ZWItOGRiOC0xYWUyNDg2YzgwYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmYTA4MDIyYmFmYjgyYWJlNjhhMGIxL2RlcmVrLWZvc3RlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS01X18xNy04LTUwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="12538793" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/c6bc03f1-4441-47eb-8db8-1ae2486c80c7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down two major stories shaping American politics and the global economy. First, we look at the Supreme Court’s move involving the Voting Rights Act and what it could mean for congressional maps, race-based districts, and future elections.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also dive into the UAE leaving OPEC and why this could weaken the oil cartel, impact global oil prices, and shift power away from countries like Iran and Russia. The episode connects voting rights, redistricting, oil markets, and political power into one bigger conversation about control, division, and competition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in to hear why these changes could have a major effect on American elections, energy prices, and the future of global politics.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>The Supreme Court, OPEC, and a Major Political Shift</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA["Give the Land Back or STFU"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the politics creeping into America's biggest cultural stages—starting with the Grammys and the rise of land acknowledgments.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>When Awards Shows Become Activism</strong><br /> The Grammys were once about music. Now they're packed with political messaging, virtue signaling, and cultural lectures aimed at the audience.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Substance vs. Symbolism</strong><br /> If land acknowledgments are sincere, what follows them? Ownership changes? Reparations? Policy? Or just applause and hashtags?</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/give-the-land-back-or-stfu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">17a3bce5-d4e6-4ad1-85b9-1e63092e2d81</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/af78bc657457d20165ce424b23701e3a5889649a3365886142915f37e559735c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MTc5ODliMS02MTU0LTQxZGItOTYzOC1jMjQwZTIyNmE0ZmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNDE3OTg5YjEtNjE1NC00MWRiLTk2MzgtYzI0MGUyMjZhNGZiL2JpbGx5bG9uZy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="20274065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the politics creeping into America&apos;s biggest cultural stages—starting with the Grammys and the rise of land acknowledgments.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When Awards Shows Become Activism&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The Grammys were once about music. Now they&apos;re packed with political messaging, virtue signaling, and cultural lectures aimed at the audience.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Substance vs. Symbolism&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; If land acknowledgments are sincere, what follows them? Ownership changes? Reparations? Policy? Or just applause and hashtags?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/417989b1-6154-41db-9638-c240e226a4fb/Logo_2k_x_2k-20260218-rprjur3cuz.png"/><itunes:title>&quot;Give the Land Back or STFU&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Borders and the Destruction They Cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we strip away the moral posturing and make a clear, reality-based case against open borders—why they hurt Americans, exploit migrants, and benefit only elites.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>America Is a Nation, Not an Economic Zone</strong><br /> The U.S. was built on shared culture, values, and identity—not as a borderless labor market for corporations and political elites.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Open Borders Enrich Elites and Crush the Middle Class</strong><br /> Mass immigration suppresses wages, inflates housing costs, and rewards Wall Street, multinational corporations, and corporate landlords at the expense of young Americans.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Human Cost Is Hidden on Purpose</strong><br /> Open-border policies have fueled human trafficking, cartel violence, missing children, and mass victimization—especially of women and minors—while NGOs and politicians claim the moral high ground.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Border Crisis Was a Choice</strong><br /> Enforcement alone proved the border could be secured, exposing years of lies that chaos was "inevitable" or required Congress to act.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open borders aren't compassionate. They're destructive—and designed to shift power away from citizens and toward a permanent ruling class.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/open-borders-and-the-destruction-they-cause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ce8024c0-7ccd-4cff-9ddc-d389fecab66d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:11:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9ff35e227aa0da4f237d41383a306913d53c1d8e0fb80831d8a9df0ed0b60741/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNTM0ZTI0My00YzRmLTRjMDMtOGQzMi1mZDY0NmYyZTc5NWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZTUzNGUyNDMtNGM0Zi00YzAzLThkMzItZmQ2NDZmMmU3OTVkL0JvcmRlci5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="29378564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we strip away the moral posturing and make a clear, reality-based case against open borders—why they hurt Americans, exploit migrants, and benefit only elites.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;America Is a Nation, Not an Economic Zone&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The U.S. was built on shared culture, values, and identity—not as a borderless labor market for corporations and political elites.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Open Borders Enrich Elites and Crush the Middle Class&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Mass immigration suppresses wages, inflates housing costs, and rewards Wall Street, multinational corporations, and corporate landlords at the expense of young Americans.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Human Cost Is Hidden on Purpose&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Open-border policies have fueled human trafficking, cartel violence, missing children, and mass victimization—especially of women and minors—while NGOs and politicians claim the moral high ground.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Border Crisis Was a Choice&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Enforcement alone proved the border could be secured, exposing years of lies that chaos was &quot;inevitable&quot; or required Congress to act.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Open borders aren&apos;t compassionate. They&apos;re destructive—and designed to shift power away from citizens and toward a permanent ruling class.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/e534e243-4c4f-4c03-8d32-fd646f2e795d/Logo_2k_x_2k-20260131-9j73dcbsbl.png"/><itunes:title>Open Borders and the Destruction They Cause</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats Will Arrest Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we take on two uncomfortable truths the Right and Left both try to dodge: the reality of life under the Iranian regime, and the open threats Democrats are now making about using state power if they regain control.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Regime Brutality Exposed:</strong> Iran's government has now admitted to killing thousands—yet parts of the non-interventionist Right keep minimizing the suffering of people trapped under a tyrannical Islamist regime.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>No Intervention ≠ Regime Apologetics:</strong> You can oppose U.S. wars without running cover for mass murderers. Western Conservatism rejects both endless war <em>and</em> moral cowardice.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>A Smarter Strategy on Iran:</strong> Direct U.S. attacks would likely rally Iranians around the regime. Instead, covert support for protesters and dissidents weakens the government without boots on the ground.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Iranians Are Not the Regime:</strong> Especially among the young, Iran is not an Islamist society—it's a population held hostage by one. Rooting for regime collapse is not radical; it's humane.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Information Warfare:</strong> The regime shut down the internet to crush coordination. Starlink helped—but only where receivers already existed, highlighting how fragile digital freedom still is.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Congress Abdicates Power:</strong> Once again, Congress has surrendered its war-making authority to the executive, accelerating its own irrelevance.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>ADL and "Extremism" Monitoring:</strong> We react to new rhetoric around surveillance and extremism—and who gets to decide what those words mean.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Democrats Signal Retribution:</strong> With 2026 and 2028 in sight, Democrats are openly promising investigations, prosecutions, and revenge against Trump-era officials.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Courts, Filibusters, and Power:</strong> From Supreme Court packing to nuking the filibuster, the Left is signaling a willingness to permanently alter the system to lock in control.</p> </li> </ul> <p>This episode draws a clear line: defending freedom abroad doesn't require empire—and preserving it at home requires recognizing who's preparing to tear the guardrails down.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/democrats-will-arrest-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">70221fcf-a817-4817-b602-7a3bcf03e4ed</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3cb8de2c9a700027b64e73aa781098c40dad411ac361c4c01a6e0e850053edd6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjOTAwMmVlZC1iMWE3LTRlYTUtOWRjYi0zNmUzMWNiODg4NTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYzkwMDJlZWQtYjFhNy00ZWE1LTlkY2ItMzZlMzFjYjg4ODU4L0lyYW4ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="46217597" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we take on two uncomfortable truths the Right and Left both try to dodge: the reality of life under the Iranian regime, and the open threats Democrats are now making about using state power if they regain control.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Regime Brutality Exposed:&lt;/strong&gt; Iran&apos;s government has now admitted to killing thousands—yet parts of the non-interventionist Right keep minimizing the suffering of people trapped under a tyrannical Islamist regime.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No Intervention ≠ Regime Apologetics:&lt;/strong&gt; You can oppose U.S. wars without running cover for mass murderers. Western Conservatism rejects both endless war &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; moral cowardice.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A Smarter Strategy on Iran:&lt;/strong&gt; Direct U.S. attacks would likely rally Iranians around the regime. Instead, covert support for protesters and dissidents weakens the government without boots on the ground.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Iranians Are Not the Regime:&lt;/strong&gt; Especially among the young, Iran is not an Islamist society—it&apos;s a population held hostage by one. Rooting for regime collapse is not radical; it&apos;s humane.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Information Warfare:&lt;/strong&gt; The regime shut down the internet to crush coordination. Starlink helped—but only where receivers already existed, highlighting how fragile digital freedom still is.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Congress Abdicates Power:&lt;/strong&gt; Once again, Congress has surrendered its war-making authority to the executive, accelerating its own irrelevance.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ADL and &quot;Extremism&quot; Monitoring:&lt;/strong&gt; We react to new rhetoric around surveillance and extremism—and who gets to decide what those words mean.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Democrats Signal Retribution:&lt;/strong&gt; With 2026 and 2028 in sight, Democrats are openly promising investigations, prosecutions, and revenge against Trump-era officials.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Courts, Filibusters, and Power:&lt;/strong&gt; From Supreme Court packing to nuking the filibuster, the Left is signaling a willingness to permanently alter the system to lock in control.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode draws a clear line: defending freedom abroad doesn&apos;t require empire—and preserving it at home requires recognizing who&apos;s preparing to tear the guardrails down.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/c9002eed-b1a7-4ea5-9dcb-36e31cb88858/Logo.png"/><itunes:title>Democrats Will Arrest Us</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA is Fixing Games for the Mafia]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we dig into two stories that reveal how deep the rot runs in both sports and government — the NBA gambling scandal shaking pro basketball and California's Prop 50.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>NBA Under the Microscope:</strong> Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones accused of fixing games for the mafia.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Follow the Money:</strong> The leagues and sportsbooks are cashing in while fans get played — literally. </p> </li> <li> <p><strong>California's Prop 50:</strong> The Golden State once again shows us how not to govern — punishing dissent and centralizing power under the guise of "ethics."</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Connecting the Dots:</strong> From the NBA's moral blind spots to Sacramento's political games, both stories expose how institutions use rules selectively to protect their power.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/nba-is-fixing-games-for-the-mafia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cdff20d3-efd0-429c-abe2-db74613fed7e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bd8bfafd26730b51fe7a2310c07f0f350fa2fcc5836e41ae67dc520d0782c71d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MmVkODU4MS0zNDk2LTQyMmItYjJmNy04NjQ4NjgyOGY2NGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNjJlZDg1ODEtMzQ5Ni00MjJiLWIyZjctODY0ODY4MjhmNjRhL05CQV9TY2FuZGFsLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="97188857" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we dig into two stories that reveal how deep the rot runs in both sports and government — the NBA gambling scandal shaking pro basketball and California&apos;s Prop 50.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NBA Under the Microscope:&lt;/strong&gt; Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones accused of fixing games for the mafia.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow the Money:&lt;/strong&gt; The leagues and sportsbooks are cashing in while fans get played — literally. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;California&apos;s Prop 50:&lt;/strong&gt; The Golden State once again shows us how not to govern — punishing dissent and centralizing power under the guise of &quot;ethics.&quot;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connecting the Dots:&lt;/strong&gt; From the NBA&apos;s moral blind spots to Sacramento&apos;s political games, both stories expose how institutions use rules selectively to protect their power.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:07:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/62ed8581-3496-422b-b2f7-86486828f64a/Logo_2k_x_2k-20251024-5cqozlrggg.png"/><itunes:title>NBA is Fixing Games for the Mafia</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Western Conservative Foreign Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<ul> <li> <p><strong>Breaking from the Old GOP</strong> – Why Western Conservatives reject the neocon legacy of Cheney, Bush, and endless wars.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The True Cost of Intervention</strong> – $8 trillion spent, thousands of American lives lost, and nothing to show for it.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong> Practical</strong> – A foreign policy focused on no new wars, reduced spending, and prioritizing America's borders and hemisphere.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>NATO &amp; Ukraine</strong> – Why it's time for Europe to pay their fair share—or consider disbanding NATO altogether.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Ukraine Spending vs. U.S. Border Security</strong> – Nearly $200 billion shipped overseas while a secure wall at home could cost just a fraction.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Israel</strong> – How U.S. support for Israel has dragged us into Middle East conflicts, and why it's time for them to foot their own bill.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/a-western-conservative-foreign-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c885d78-557f-43aa-9c06-02c36296ce1d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:43:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fc63adb769827b7ebf5444481e9c73683240f7ab4b2ee607002871fd4fe9eb6b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOWU5MzcwYy0zMWViLTRlZGItODA2My0xZmM5MjI0MDQyMGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZjllOTM3MGMtMzFlYi00ZWRiLTgwNjMtMWZjOTIyNDA0MjBmL0ZvcmVpZ25fUG9saWN5Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="36735642" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Breaking from the Old GOP&lt;/strong&gt; – Why Western Conservatives reject the neocon legacy of Cheney, Bush, and endless wars.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The True Cost of Intervention&lt;/strong&gt; – $8 trillion spent, thousands of American lives lost, and nothing to show for it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Practical&lt;/strong&gt; – A foreign policy focused on no new wars, reduced spending, and prioritizing America&apos;s borders and hemisphere.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NATO &amp;amp; Ukraine&lt;/strong&gt; – Why it&apos;s time for Europe to pay their fair share—or consider disbanding NATO altogether.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ukraine Spending vs. U.S. Border Security&lt;/strong&gt; – Nearly $200 billion shipped overseas while a secure wall at home could cost just a fraction.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Israel&lt;/strong&gt; – How U.S. support for Israel has dragged us into Middle East conflicts, and why it&apos;s time for them to foot their own bill.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/f9e9370c-31eb-4edb-8063-1fc92240420f/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250821-n5nc2f5cua.png"/><itunes:title>A Western Conservative Foreign Policy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsom's Revenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down Gavin Newsom's latest political stunt—redistricting California in a way that looks more like political retaliation than public service, all aimed squarely at Texas. We'll dig into how this move could reshape California's political map and why it's a warning shot in the growing state-vs-state culture war.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Newsom's Political Payback</strong> – How Gavin Newsom's new California redistricting plan targets Texas in a state-to-state political feud.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Weaponizing the Map</strong> – Why these changes could reshape California politics and serve as a warning shot in the culture war.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Brazil's Export Subsidies</strong> – How Brazil is pumping taxpayer money into exports to gain global market share.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Impact on U.S. Farmers</strong> – The ripple effects for American agriculture, trade policy, and rural economies.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/newsoms-revenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0bcd0367-fa66-4c79-87a4-55811888adf4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:51:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3a91cae44aa8b16e068392f8ece76979f5134754a97291b8ea133f42ae4cd776/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYzdlYjZiNC0yZTUyLTQ3YzYtYmExZC1mNzcyNGZkYjI0MDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvM2M3ZWI2YjQtMmU1Mi00N2M2LWJhMWQtZjc3MjRmZGIyNDA0L3JlZGlzdHJpY2l0bmcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="30707016" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down Gavin Newsom&apos;s latest political stunt—redistricting California in a way that looks more like political retaliation than public service, all aimed squarely at Texas. We&apos;ll dig into how this move could reshape California&apos;s political map and why it&apos;s a warning shot in the growing state-vs-state culture war.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Newsom&apos;s Political Payback&lt;/strong&gt; – How Gavin Newsom&apos;s new California redistricting plan targets Texas in a state-to-state political feud.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Weaponizing the Map&lt;/strong&gt; – Why these changes could reshape California politics and serve as a warning shot in the culture war.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Brazil&apos;s Export Subsidies&lt;/strong&gt; – How Brazil is pumping taxpayer money into exports to gain global market share.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Impact on U.S. Farmers&lt;/strong&gt; – The ripple effects for American agriculture, trade policy, and rural economies.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/3c7eb6b4-2e52-47c6-ba1d-f7724fdb2404/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250815-u21y5rot8a.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Newsom&apos;s Revenge</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein Files Covered Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we revisit the Epstein saga and expose Trump's role surrounding one of the most disturbing cover-ups in modern history.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Trump Shoots Down the Question:</strong> We break down the viral Cabinent clip and what it signals.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Revisiting the Timeline:</strong> From Epstein's first arrest and intel ties to his suspicious death and Ghislaine's conviction—trafficking to <em>nobody</em>.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Dershowitz, Mossad, and Missing Justice:</strong> Was Epstein protected by foreign intelligence?</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Watch now and join the call for truth—no matter who it implicates.</strong></p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/epstein-files-covered-up-by-trump</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3ae98b74-410e-4b65-8bb0-9f4fce064b5c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4b9e9261fbb4f5e8af91e447e130790840c06bcbe056f23c499f55e3aca624d0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NjYyNzk2Yy0yOTgwLTQ2NmMtYTk4ZC0zZTY2NzUzZGRmMWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNDY2Mjc5NmMtMjk4MC00NjZjLWE5OGQtM2U2Njc1M2RkZjFhL0Vwc3RpZW5fYW5kX1RydW1wLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="66431415" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we revisit the Epstein saga and expose Trump&apos;s role surrounding one of the most disturbing cover-ups in modern history.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump Shoots Down the Question:&lt;/strong&gt; We break down the viral Cabinent clip and what it signals.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Revisiting the Timeline:&lt;/strong&gt; From Epstein&apos;s first arrest and intel ties to his suspicious death and Ghislaine&apos;s conviction—trafficking to &lt;em&gt;nobody&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dershowitz, Mossad, and Missing Justice:&lt;/strong&gt; Was Epstein protected by foreign intelligence?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch now and join the call for truth—no matter who it implicates.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/4662796c-2980-466c-a98d-3e66753ddf1a/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250717-wk68vys7lq.png"/><itunes:title>Epstein Files Covered Up</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Republican Party Part 2 - Inside Trump's Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Donald Trump didn't just change the Republican Party—he replaced it. In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down how Trump's coalition and policies shattered the old GOP mold and built a populist movement unlike anything in modern political history.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Trade Barriers:</strong> Tariffs, trade protectionism, and bringing back American manufacturing—unlike past Republicans who favored free trade and global markets.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Immigration:</strong> A hardline stance on border security and ending illegal immigration, replacing decades of corporate-friendly open-border tolerance.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Foreign Policy:</strong> No more endless wars. Trump rejected neocon interventionism in favor of peace through strength and prioritizing U.S. interests.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Cultural Conservatism:</strong> Trump leaned into the culture war—defending faith, tradition, and American identity while the old GOP often avoided these fights.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Working-Class Focus:</strong> This coalition isn't built on Chamber of Commerce donors—it's built on truck drivers, veterans, parents, and patriots.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/new-republican-party-part-2-inside-trumps-coalition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e479c8cd-585a-428c-af2b-8d19f1b55b81</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/330b994ff3dca0124d11bdbe63a489c085588b5b742ea97ce1fa21c990dcbf8a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZWE2YjVhNi1mYWNlLTRlMzktYWJhMC05ZDVhNGE5MDVlYjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvOWVhNmI1YTYtZmFjZS00ZTM5LWFiYTAtOWQ1YTRhOTA1ZWIxL25ld3JlcG8yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="43568738" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Donald Trump didn&apos;t just change the Republican Party—he replaced it. In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down how Trump&apos;s coalition and policies shattered the old GOP mold and built a populist movement unlike anything in modern political history.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trade Barriers:&lt;/strong&gt; Tariffs, trade protectionism, and bringing back American manufacturing—unlike past Republicans who favored free trade and global markets.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Immigration:&lt;/strong&gt; A hardline stance on border security and ending illegal immigration, replacing decades of corporate-friendly open-border tolerance.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Foreign Policy:&lt;/strong&gt; No more endless wars. Trump rejected neocon interventionism in favor of peace through strength and prioritizing U.S. interests.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cultural Conservatism:&lt;/strong&gt; Trump leaned into the culture war—defending faith, tradition, and American identity while the old GOP often avoided these fights.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working-Class Focus:&lt;/strong&gt; This coalition isn&apos;t built on Chamber of Commerce donors—it&apos;s built on truck drivers, veterans, parents, and patriots.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/9ea6b5a6-face-4e39-aba0-9d5a4a905eb1/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250508-bb79py4rpt.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:title>New Republican Party Part 2 - Inside Trump&apos;s Coalition</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trumps First Day WC #11]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Check out our takes on Trump's first day in office including his executive orders, pardons, and first law passed of 2025!</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/trumps-first-day-wc-11</link><guid isPermaLink="false">765b12bd-1c22-4ab6-8de0-c6147ccfcc16</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5010b6dd54369d0d8a1a1c58b68d2f8225ef22421acc47ef253d900020b5a1d9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMDUyNWI0OC1hNTYwLTQ5ZmItODcwZS1iYjNhOTUwMjZhNDkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZjA1MjViNDgtYTU2MC00OWZiLTg3MGUtYmIzYTk1MDI2YTQ5L1RydW1wXzFzdF9kYXkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="39444091" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Check out our takes on Trump&apos;s first day in office including his executive orders, pardons, and first law passed of 2025!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/f0525b48-a560-49fb-870e-bb3a95026a49/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250126-bfwq81jgtt.png"/><itunes:title>Trumps First Day WC #11</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg Switches Sides WC #8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>n this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down Mark Zuckerberg's latest policy changes on Facebook's censorship practices and what it means for free speech.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Censorship Rollback or PR Stunt?</strong> Is this a genuine shift toward free expression or just damage control?</li> <li><strong>Impact on Conservatives:</strong> How the changes could reshape the digital battlefield for conservative voices.</li> <li><strong>Big Tech's Role in Democracy:</strong> Can we trust Silicon Valley to protect open dialogue moving forward?</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/zuckerberg-switches-sides-wc-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">274603e5-84e8-4aaa-9b11-0d6e3c173670</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3234ecb218b9d22aa27b457faaa7ccf3451aded176f9ee8e21e23c323a4cb082/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YmQ0ZWI2NC04ZGFmLTQ3NWItYTA2Zi1lMjhlN2FmYjBmYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvN2JkNGViNjQtOGRhZi00NzViLWEwNmYtZTI4ZTdhZmIwZmM3L3p1Y2tfcG9saWN5X2NoYW5nZS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="58378908" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;n this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down Mark Zuckerberg&apos;s latest policy changes on Facebook&apos;s censorship practices and what it means for free speech.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Censorship Rollback or PR Stunt?&lt;/strong&gt; Is this a genuine shift toward free expression or just damage control?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Impact on Conservatives:&lt;/strong&gt; How the changes could reshape the digital battlefield for conservative voices.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Big Tech&apos;s Role in Democracy:&lt;/strong&gt; Can we trust Silicon Valley to protect open dialogue moving forward?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/7bd4eb64-8daf-475b-a06f-e28e7afb0fc7/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250110-ewhdnie1ln.png"/><itunes:title>Zuckerberg Switches Sides WC #8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Podcast: Charlie Kirk Assassinated]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this emergency episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we pause to honor the life, legacy, and impact of Charlie Kirk—a fearless conservative voice who shaped a generation.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>A Voice for Young Conservatives</strong> – How Charlie built a movement that gave young Americans the courage to speak truth against leftist orthodoxy.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Defender of Freedom</strong> – His relentless fight for liberty, faith, and the Constitution in the face of overwhelming cultural pressure.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Movement He Built</strong> – From campus activism to national influence, Charlie's vision reshaped conservative politics in America.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Carrying the Torch</strong> – What his work means for the future, and how we can honor him by continuing the fight he dedicated his life to.</p> </li> </ul> <p>This is a moment to reflect, to grieve, and to recommit ourselves to the cause Charlie championed.</p> <p><strong>Listen now for a heartfelt remembrance of one of the most influential conservative leaders of our time.</strong><br /> <em>Subscribe to join us in keeping his mission alive.</em></p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/emergency-podcast-charlie-kirk-assassinated</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fa99bf5e-daf2-43ca-8184-93d7b3390d35</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:33:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/71fad2c7f12219977d9d09b9b0d73c652846b3ec9fcb225e3ca3f8a8cf610006/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MjRkNWU2MC01NGVkLTRlNDItODE5Yy02MzRhNTg4NzRjYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNDI0ZDVlNjAtNTRlZC00ZTQyLTgxOWMtNjM0YTU4ODc0Y2M3L0NoYXJsaWVfS2lyay5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="30124582" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this emergency episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we pause to honor the life, legacy, and impact of Charlie Kirk—a fearless conservative voice who shaped a generation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A Voice for Young Conservatives&lt;/strong&gt; – How Charlie built a movement that gave young Americans the courage to speak truth against leftist orthodoxy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Defender of Freedom&lt;/strong&gt; – His relentless fight for liberty, faith, and the Constitution in the face of overwhelming cultural pressure.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Movement He Built&lt;/strong&gt; – From campus activism to national influence, Charlie&apos;s vision reshaped conservative politics in America.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carrying the Torch&lt;/strong&gt; – What his work means for the future, and how we can honor him by continuing the fight he dedicated his life to.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is a moment to reflect, to grieve, and to recommit ourselves to the cause Charlie championed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Listen now for a heartfelt remembrance of one of the most influential conservative leaders of our time.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;em&gt;Subscribe to join us in keeping his mission alive.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/424d5e60-54ed-4e42-819c-634a58874cc7/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250911-1k63e3p8kx.png"/><itunes:title>Emergency Podcast: Charlie Kirk Assassinated</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From LA to Tehran: Fire at Home, Fire Abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this explosive episode, we break down two major crises unfolding on opposite sides of the globe:</p> <p>🔥 <strong>Riots Rock Los Angeles</strong> — Chaos erupts again as LA descends into lawlessness. We expose the failed policies, weak leadership, and radical ideologies that made this violence possible</p> <p>✡️ <strong>Israel Strikes Iran</strong> — In a bold military move, Israel hits Iranian targets, pushing the Middle East closer to open conflict. What does this mean for global stability, oil prices, and U.S. involvement?</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/from-la-to-tehran-fire-at-home-fire-abroad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fcfd8f83-d32d-465c-a2d4-8e2ba721aa8a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:25:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b0579071de26df8efcd655f71c59017e214d6bbbbe91a00c3fd0eb1e312131d5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhN2NkZThiMC1mNjI5LTQwYTQtYTIzMC0zMGRjNDVhNzU3MjgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYTdjZGU4YjAtZjYyOS00MGE0LWEyMzAtMzBkYzQ1YTc1NzI4L0lzcmFlbF9zdHJpa2VzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="58171321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this explosive episode, we break down two major crises unfolding on opposite sides of the globe:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔥 &lt;strong&gt;Riots Rock Los Angeles&lt;/strong&gt; — Chaos erupts again as LA descends into lawlessness. We expose the failed policies, weak leadership, and radical ideologies that made this violence possible&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;✡️ &lt;strong&gt;Israel Strikes Iran&lt;/strong&gt; — In a bold military move, Israel hits Iranian targets, pushing the Middle East closer to open conflict. What does this mean for global stability, oil prices, and U.S. involvement?&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>From LA to Tehran: Fire at Home, Fire Abroad</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision Course: MAGA vs Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we dive into the growing tension between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, what it means for the future of tech and the Right, and how the populist movement is shifting the political landscape.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Trump vs. Elon:</strong> The billionaire clash heats up—are they allies, rivals, or something in between?</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves the Left:</strong> Biden's press secretary turns author and quietly distances herself from the sinking Democratic ship.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Libertarians &amp; the New Right:</strong> Where do liberty-minded voters fit in a movement driven by nationalism, cultural conservatism, and anti-establishment energy?</p> </li> </ul> <p>This is the new American Right—loud, fractured, and evolving. And everyone's picking sides.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/collision-course-maga-vs-mars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8552cd78-0c7e-4197-82be-96b0b7ceef10</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:42:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2b3c996e3c6b2a2b183eb6295a462bfc0148253be869c8506c26804f95bc9f38/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNTU5MWRiNC04MWVkLTQzZDUtOTVhYS1iYTRiMGE2ODhjNzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvMTU1OTFkYjQtODFlZC00M2Q1LTk1YWEtYmE0YjBhNjg4YzczL3RydW1wX3ZfZWxvbi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="47210369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the growing tension between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, what it means for the future of tech and the Right, and how the populist movement is shifting the political landscape.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump vs. Elon:&lt;/strong&gt; The billionaire clash heats up—are they allies, rivals, or something in between?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves the Left:&lt;/strong&gt; Biden&apos;s press secretary turns author and quietly distances herself from the sinking Democratic ship.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Libertarians &amp;amp; the New Right:&lt;/strong&gt; Where do liberty-minded voters fit in a movement driven by nationalism, cultural conservatism, and anti-establishment energy?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is the new American Right—loud, fractured, and evolving. And everyone&apos;s picking sides.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/15591db4-81ed-43d5-95aa-ba4b0a688c73/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250606-br5tfg6vgz.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Collision Course: MAGA vs Mars</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg Reveals to Rogan What We All Knew... WC #9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this fiery episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we tackle the hottest topics making waves this week:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan:</strong> Key takeaways from his interview and what it reveals about Big Tech's grip on free speech. Everybody already knew Biden was behind Big Tech Censorship, but Zuck finally says it out loud.</li> <li><strong>Mika Brzezinski's Shocking Take:</strong> Why she thinks Joe Biden shouldn't have dropped out—and what it says about media bias.</li> <li><strong>Capping Credit Card Interest Rates:</strong> Is this real relief for Americans or just more government overreach?</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/zuckerberg-reveals-to-rogan-what-we-all-knew-wc-9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ebb20e1a-0feb-4ae4-be4e-bb388a08d696</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:28:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a1b2b56bab4d580ff82cb97c48dabe46902ec004c6094619edba5a9f1f209901/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNjBkYzQ1MS1mYjZmLTQwNzktYTdlZS1kMWM5OThkOWZhMmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvMTYwZGM0NTEtZmI2Zi00MDc5LWE3ZWUtZDFjOTk4ZDlmYTJkL3p1Y2tfMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="97395281" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this fiery episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we tackle the hottest topics making waves this week:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan:&lt;/strong&gt; Key takeaways from his interview and what it reveals about Big Tech&apos;s grip on free speech. Everybody already knew Biden was behind Big Tech Censorship, but Zuck finally says it out loud.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mika Brzezinski&apos;s Shocking Take:&lt;/strong&gt; Why she thinks Joe Biden shouldn&apos;t have dropped out—and what it says about media bias.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Capping Credit Card Interest Rates:&lt;/strong&gt; Is this real relief for Americans or just more government overreach?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:07:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/160dc451-fb6f-4079-a7ee-d1c998d9fa2d/Reagan_2.png"/><itunes:title>Zuckerberg Reveals to Rogan What We All Knew... WC #9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Burns Itself Down WC#10]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we uncover the truth behind the devastating fires in Los Angeles and how poor policies and mismanagement turned a preventable disaster into a full-blown crisis.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Why LA Is Burning:</strong> The policies and negligence that fueled the flames.</li> <li><strong>Preventable Tragedy:</strong> How better forest management and accountability could have stopped this.</li> <li><strong>The Cost of Bad Leadership:</strong> The devastating impact on communities and taxpayers.</li> </ul> <p>Don't miss this hard-hitting breakdown of yet another failure of liberal leadership.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/la-burns-itself-down-wc10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cc12e53f-5d42-4ead-a716-2cc37fbf17a8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1970414892d2f3eae421df13bcf502903abaea72c90961e39ec11a8e340eeeec/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNzk1NzNkOS05NWI4LTQ5NDMtODdiMy1lMTAxMWY4MjcwYTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvMjc5NTczZDktOTViOC00OTQzLTg3YjMtZTEwMTFmODI3MGExL0ZpcmVzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="54120039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we uncover the truth behind the devastating fires in Los Angeles and how poor policies and mismanagement turned a preventable disaster into a full-blown crisis.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why LA Is Burning:&lt;/strong&gt; The policies and negligence that fueled the flames.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preventable Tragedy:&lt;/strong&gt; How better forest management and accountability could have stopped this.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Cost of Bad Leadership:&lt;/strong&gt; The devastating impact on communities and taxpayers.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don&apos;t miss this hard-hitting breakdown of yet another failure of liberal leadership.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/279573d9-95b8-4943-87b3-e1011f8270a1/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250123-m43s6bxxuu.png"/><itunes:title>LA Burns Itself Down WC#10</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Story Behind America's Iran Strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Derek breaks down the case being made for U.S. action against Iran and why he believes the public story changed too many times to trust. He points to statements from Marco Rubio, JD Vance, Donald Trump, and others, arguing that the explanation shifted from imminent danger, to nuclear weapons, to missile threats, depending on who was speaking. The episode questions whether America was pulled into war because of its own interests or because Israel's actions forced the U.S. into a corner.</p> <p>He also takes aim at conservative voices like Ben Shapiro, Mark Levin, and Mark Dubowitz, saying they helped sell the conflict with fear, contradictions, and old war logic. At the center of the episode is a bigger frustration: Trump promised no new wars, yet the country is again facing another Middle East conflict with more risk, more spending, and more possible loss of American lives. This is a sharp episode about propaganda, foreign policy, broken political promises, and who really benefits when the U.S. goes to war.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/the-real-story-behind-americas-iran-strike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">168eba03-2466-414b-b099-82e8aa3b5e44</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5caead8f0db60ca0277b11a00617f7bf4a31d6b132afa22a503b420a8f9377ad/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZjY4YTVhYS04NjNiLTRmN2QtYmE2OS01NzgwNTkxYmYxNTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvM2Y2OGE1YWEtODYzYi00ZjdkLWJhNjktNTc4MDU5MWJmMTUwL0lyYW5fUmVzcG9uc2VfUGFydDIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="32117010" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Derek breaks down the case being made for U.S. action against Iran and why he believes the public story changed too many times to trust. He points to statements from Marco Rubio, JD Vance, Donald Trump, and others, arguing that the explanation shifted from imminent danger, to nuclear weapons, to missile threats, depending on who was speaking. The episode questions whether America was pulled into war because of its own interests or because Israel&apos;s actions forced the U.S. into a corner.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He also takes aim at conservative voices like Ben Shapiro, Mark Levin, and Mark Dubowitz, saying they helped sell the conflict with fear, contradictions, and old war logic. At the center of the episode is a bigger frustration: Trump promised no new wars, yet the country is again facing another Middle East conflict with more risk, more spending, and more possible loss of American lives. This is a sharp episode about propaganda, foreign policy, broken political promises, and who really benefits when the U.S. goes to war.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>The Real Story Behind America&apos;s Iran Strike</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comey Formerly Charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we tackle three explosive stories shaking politics and culture this week.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>James Comey Indicted</strong> – The former FBI director finally faces accountability. What this means for the deep state and the Russia hoax.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>ICE Shooting in Dallas</strong> – Breaking details on the attack, the media's framing, and what it says about the growing hostility toward law enforcement.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Charlamagne's 'Donkey of the Day' for JD Vance</strong> – Why the media elite are targeting Trump's VP pick and what it reveals about the left's fear of populism.</p> </li> </ul> <p>The establishment is unraveling—and they're lashing out in every direction.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/comey-formerly-charged</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d075de5-b8b5-4760-896b-fda807248afb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0586c4e91ba11e4661454a1dd417f247b60b5ff03eb015a49adcdcbf5659c219/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YTBlZGU1ZS05MzU0LTQ0NTEtYmQ4Mi01MTZiM2YwNzM4ODEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNGEwZWRlNWUtOTM1NC00NDUxLWJkODItNTE2YjNmMDczODgxL0NvbWV5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="54977936" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we tackle three explosive stories shaking politics and culture this week.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;James Comey Indicted&lt;/strong&gt; – The former FBI director finally faces accountability. What this means for the deep state and the Russia hoax.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ICE Shooting in Dallas&lt;/strong&gt; – Breaking details on the attack, the media&apos;s framing, and what it says about the growing hostility toward law enforcement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Charlamagne&apos;s &apos;Donkey of the Day&apos; for JD Vance&lt;/strong&gt; – Why the media elite are targeting Trump&apos;s VP pick and what it reveals about the left&apos;s fear of populism.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;The establishment is unraveling—and they&apos;re lashing out in every direction.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Comey Formerly Charged</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[America First vs MAGA, Pt. 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we dive into the growing divide inside the Right—where America First populists and traditional MAGA loyalists are clashing over Trump's decisions, strategy, and the future of the movement.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Trump's Recent Moves &amp; the Internal Fracture</strong><br /> From policy reversals to controversial alliances, Trump's choices are forcing conservatives to ask: Is MAGA drifting away from America First principles?</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Epstein Divide</strong><br /> New revelations and Trump's stance on releasing the Epstein files are sparking deep frustration among America First supporters demanding total transparency.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Stephen Miller vs. Mayorkas</strong><br /> A powerful new video exposes how the Biden DHS, under Mayorkas, is accelerating mass immigration. We break down Miller's argument and why it has become a rallying cry for the America First base.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Free Speech Under Attack Abroad</strong><br /> A woman in England arrested for speech crimes—part of the 12,000+ speech-related arrests across the U.K. Meanwhile Russia has jailed 400 for similar offenses. What do these numbers say about the global crackdown on dissent?</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/america-first-vs-maga-pt-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">eaeb328c-da66-4a28-b6eb-b798f107a935</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e7e00baf7b5dcfae6de905d409244c13742240c9c47091632f34232bf1c39cec/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MDBlMTNjOC04MzU3LTQ1MGUtYmM4YS1mNGEzOWNlNTUxZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNTAwZTEzYzgtODM1Ny00NTBlLWJjOGEtZjRhMzljZTU1MWYwL1RydW1wX3ZfTWFnYV8yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="69776102" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the growing divide inside the Right—where America First populists and traditional MAGA loyalists are clashing over Trump&apos;s decisions, strategy, and the future of the movement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump&apos;s Recent Moves &amp;amp; the Internal Fracture&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; From policy reversals to controversial alliances, Trump&apos;s choices are forcing conservatives to ask: Is MAGA drifting away from America First principles?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Epstein Divide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; New revelations and Trump&apos;s stance on releasing the Epstein files are sparking deep frustration among America First supporters demanding total transparency.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stephen Miller vs. Mayorkas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A powerful new video exposes how the Biden DHS, under Mayorkas, is accelerating mass immigration. We break down Miller&apos;s argument and why it has become a rallying cry for the America First base.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Free Speech Under Attack Abroad&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A woman in England arrested for speech crimes—part of the 12,000+ speech-related arrests across the U.K. Meanwhile Russia has jailed 400 for similar offenses. What do these numbers say about the global crackdown on dissent?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/500e13c8-8357-450e-bc8a-f4a39ce551f0/Logo_2k_x_2k-20251205-cc911qos79.png"/><itunes:title>America First vs MAGA, Pt. 2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Conservative #1 Illegal Immigration]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of *Western Conservative*, we tackle one of the most pressing issues facing America today: illegal immigration. With an estimated 10 million illegal immigrants entering the United States under the Biden administration, we explore how Vice President Kamala Harris's approach has influenced these staggering numbers. Why has the administration allowed border policies to weaken? What are the consequences for American communities, security, and resources? We delve into the facts, examine policy decisions, and discuss the real impact on hardworking, patriotic Americans. Tune in to understand what's happening at our borders and how it affects the future of our nation.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/western-conservative-1-illegal-immigration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">86c768bb-37ad-4529-b88b-47208b1c2aa1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4384b3012db299f01b5847370e131145f7cc4a6df25305fc5294ff85ac8379f3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MzQ5MDJlYy04YTQ3LTQ0YTEtOGM2Ni1mOGRkNDMxMmMwMzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNTM0OTAyZWMtOGE0Ny00NGExLThjNjYtZjhkZDQzMTJjMDM1L0lsbGVnYWxfSW1taWdyYXRpb25fV2VzdGVybl9Db25zZXJ2YXRpdmVfMV8ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="15475347" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of *Western Conservative*, we tackle one of the most pressing issues facing America today: illegal immigration. With an estimated 10 million illegal immigrants entering the United States under the Biden administration, we explore how Vice President Kamala Harris&apos;s approach has influenced these staggering numbers. Why has the administration allowed border policies to weaken? What are the consequences for American communities, security, and resources? We delve into the facts, examine policy decisions, and discuss the real impact on hardworking, patriotic Americans. Tune in to understand what&apos;s happening at our borders and how it affects the future of our nation.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/534902ec-8a47-44a1-8c66-f8dd4312c035/Logo-20241104-tc36mejcsh.png"/><itunes:title>Western Conservative #1 Illegal Immigration</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Tariffs – Economics & Politics Explained WC #18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Tariffs—are they a smart economic tool or a political weapon? In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the real impact of tariffs on American industries, jobs, and global trade.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>What Are Tariffs?</strong> Understanding the basics and how they affect prices, businesses, and consumers.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Economic Impact:</strong> Do tariffs protect American workers, or do they drive up costs and hurt the economy?</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Political Strategy:</strong> How tariffs have been used by past presidents and why they're a major issue in today's trade wars.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/the-truth-about-tariffs-economics-politics-explained-wc-18</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f7a83a9c-1bf8-4ca2-8ba5-fe1c5528a231</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/986e300efc9ce57f4a4502f03e3281c13798ac446d156901a2eda6918dcc4e4a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZTMxN2RiMC1hOTNiLTQ4ZTgtYTNjYS1iZDEwN2FiOWE4M2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYWUzMTdkYjAtYTkzYi00OGU4LWEzY2EtYmQxMDdhYjlhODNmL3RhcmlmZnMxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="70590348" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/ae317db0-a93b-48e8-a3ca-bd107ab9a83f/tariffs_trans.srt" type="application/x-subrip"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Tariffs—are they a smart economic tool or a political weapon? In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the real impact of tariffs on American industries, jobs, and global trade.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Are Tariffs?&lt;/strong&gt; Understanding the basics and how they affect prices, businesses, and consumers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Economic Impact:&lt;/strong&gt; Do tariffs protect American workers, or do they drive up costs and hurt the economy?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Political Strategy:&lt;/strong&gt; How tariffs have been used by past presidents and why they&apos;re a major issue in today&apos;s trade wars.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/ae317db0-a93b-48e8-a3ca-bd107ab9a83f/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250401-elvvjs8ozd.png"/><itunes:title>The Truth About Tariffs – Economics &amp; Politics Explained WC #18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's Tariff Blitz – The New Trade War Unleashed WC #19]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p> </p> <p><span> In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down President Trump's sweeping new tariff policies and what they mean for American workers and global trade.</span>​</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Tariffs on All Imports:</strong> <span> Trump has imposed a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with higher rates up to 50% targeting 57 specific countries, but suspended for 90 days/</span> ​</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>China in the Crosshairs:</strong> <span> In response to China's retaliatory measures, Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods, potentially raising the baseline tariff rate on many Chinese goods to 104%.</span> </p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Pharmaceutical Tariffs:</strong> <span> Trump has reaffirmed a commitment to significant tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, suggesting they could reach up to 200%.</span> </p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Global Repercussions:</strong> <span> The administration has paused most tariffs for 90 days, but the pharmaceutical industry remains on alert for sector-specific duties.</span> ​</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/trumps-tariff-blitz-the-new-trade-war-unleashed-wc-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e332db7a-f98a-4e98-a2f7-74d29e9f443b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:33:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/107f85ef7ab97a67645dc108441b565e48091f71899641ac268f56252013f45a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiODZlZDk5Zi0xNTkxLTRlZDAtYmIzZi1lYzc2NDE2NzVjZTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYjg2ZWQ5OWYtMTU5MS00ZWQwLWJiM2YtZWM3NjQxNjc1Y2U1L3RhcmlmZl8yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="41106044" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/b86ed99f-1591-4ed0-bb3f-ec7641675ce5/tariff_2.srt" type="application/x-subrip"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt; In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down President Trump&apos;s sweeping new tariff policies and what they mean for American workers and global trade.&lt;/span&gt;​&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tariffs on All Imports:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt; Trump has imposed a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with higher rates up to 50% targeting 57 specific countries, but suspended for 90 days/&lt;/span&gt; ​&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;China in the Crosshairs:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt; In response to China&apos;s retaliatory measures, Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods, potentially raising the baseline tariff rate on many Chinese goods to 104%.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pharmaceutical Tariffs:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt; Trump has reaffirmed a commitment to significant tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, suggesting they could reach up to 200%.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Global Repercussions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt; The administration has paused most tariffs for 90 days, but the pharmaceutical industry remains on alert for sector-specific duties.&lt;/span&gt; ​&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/b86ed99f-1591-4ed0-bb3f-ec7641675ce5/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250411-jpcnnf65vq.png"/><itunes:title>Trump&apos;s Tariff Blitz – The New Trade War Unleashed WC #19</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy Media is DEAD]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Legacy Media is officially Dead. In this episode, we break down the collapse of traditional news networks like CNN and MSNBC, exploring why they've lost credibility and how alternative media like podcasts are taking over. From Kamala Harris's flopped media strategy to Donald Trump's use of platforms like Joe Rogan, we analyze the shifting landscape of news and politics.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/legacy-media-is-dead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bbb6ed38-8c78-4dae-9a2b-634b9528c4a2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c255b491fd28b91690b320c30e7d0db873b6677300bfeb00b579a5726ccc9fe1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOWViM2ZkNC04MmFmLTRlNjAtOTg2YS1lMDE2NjUzODBlNDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYjllYjNmZDQtODJhZi00ZTYwLTk4NmEtZTAxNjY1MzgwZTQzL0xlZ2FjeV9NZWRpYV9pc19ERUFELm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="89439303" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Legacy Media is officially Dead. In this episode, we break down the collapse of traditional news networks like CNN and MSNBC, exploring why they&apos;ve lost credibility and how alternative media like podcasts are taking over. From Kamala Harris&apos;s flopped media strategy to Donald Trump&apos;s use of platforms like Joe Rogan, we analyze the shifting landscape of news and politics.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:02:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/b9eb3fd4-82af-4e60-986a-e01665380e43/Logo_2k_x_2k-20241122-tj89pl7t2x.png"/><itunes:title>Legacy Media is DEAD</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Beautiful Bill and Diddy found NOT GUILTY]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we dive into the latest in politics, media, and justice:</p> <p><strong>Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Trump torches Republicans like Thomas Massie for wanting to cut spending—what does it say about the new GOP?</p> </li> <li> <p>Why tax cuts are never "unfunded"—only spending is. We break down the <em>real</em> fiscal debate the media won't touch.</p> </li> </ul> <p>📺 <strong>CBS Lawsuit &amp; the Media Reckoning</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to Trump's Library after deceptively editing a clip of Kamala Harris.</p> </li> <li> <p>The media cries "authoritarianism"—but where was that energy when they served as the Democrats' propaganda machine?</p> </li> </ul> <p>⚖️ <strong>Diddy Found Not Guilty</strong></p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/big-beautiful-bill-and-diddy-found-not-guilty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e8fc2dd6-2be3-43bb-8a7c-b4b5b434ee6d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/73d09cbc1531d07846f008945386c9fea718c2753b705963165cf8c0e9b8b756/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZjJmZDYyNS0yOGYwLTQwYjctYTQ1Yi04OGJlYTRiNjNiMDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvY2YyZmQ2MjUtMjhmMC00MGI3LWE0NWItODhiZWE0YjYzYjA4L0JpZ19CZWF1dGlmdWwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="107304653" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the latest in politics, media, and justice:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump&apos;s &quot;Big Beautiful Bill&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Trump torches Republicans like Thomas Massie for wanting to cut spending—what does it say about the new GOP?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Why tax cuts are never &quot;unfunded&quot;—only spending is. We break down the &lt;em&gt;real&lt;/em&gt; fiscal debate the media won&apos;t touch.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;📺 &lt;strong&gt;CBS Lawsuit &amp;amp; the Media Reckoning&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to Trump&apos;s Library after deceptively editing a clip of Kamala Harris.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;The media cries &quot;authoritarianism&quot;—but where was that energy when they served as the Democrats&apos; propaganda machine?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;⚖️ &lt;strong&gt;Diddy Found Not Guilty&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:14:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/cf2fd625-28f0-40b7-a45b-88bea4b63b08/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250703-s7er9qo8tx.png"/><itunes:title>Big Beautiful Bill and Diddy found NOT GUILTY</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media Freaks Out Over DOGE WC#15]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the media's hysterical reaction to DOGE and Dr. Deborah Birx's shocking confession on Piers Morgan's show.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Media Freaks Out Over DOGE:</strong> Why are they panicking about ELon opening the books on the federal Gov?</li> <li><strong>Dr. Birx Admits the Truth:</strong> The COVID vaccine was never meant for kids and didn't stop transmission—why is Dr. Birx just saying this now when she knew the entire time?</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/media-freaks-out-over-doge-wc15</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6073e8f5-222e-42c8-bdf0-94fae9804f9b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:51:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8f8f94bf8235755a4c9e81c70b5a437d3fb233e007f1cc5c2f9d6e73019fd753/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMDk3MzY5NS04Y2Q3LTRiOTAtOTNkYy02NDRlZWY1MjBlMjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZDA5NzM2OTUtOGNkNy00YjkwLTkzZGMtNjQ0ZWVmNTIwZTIyL0RPR0VfcmVhY3Rpb24ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="52417723" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/d0973695-8cd7-4b90-93dc-644eef520e22/2.26.25_caps.srt" type="application/x-subrip"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the media&apos;s hysterical reaction to DOGE and Dr. Deborah Birx&apos;s shocking confession on Piers Morgan&apos;s show.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Media Freaks Out Over DOGE:&lt;/strong&gt; Why are they panicking about ELon opening the books on the federal Gov?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dr. Birx Admits the Truth:&lt;/strong&gt; The COVID vaccine was never meant for kids and didn&apos;t stop transmission—why is Dr. Birx just saying this now when she knew the entire time?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/d0973695-8cd7-4b90-93dc-644eef520e22/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250226-fdiikuunjs.png"/><itunes:title>Media Freaks Out Over DOGE WC#15</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Republican Party Part 1 - Inside Trump's Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we analyze how Donald Trump reshaped the Republican Party—and why it's never going back. From working-class voters to disaffected Democrats and America First conservatives, this is a deep dive into the movement that redefined GOP politics.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Trump's Base:</strong> How he built a coalition of blue-collar workers, rural voters, and anti-establishment patriots.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Populism &amp; Nationalism:</strong> The rise of America First policies over globalism and corporate influence.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Culture, Not Country Clubs:</strong> Why faith, family, and freedom now outweigh tax cuts and Wall Street talking points.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/new-republican-party-part-1-inside-trumps-coalition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fef7ea05-e848-4d31-9d9e-2550ff55ebd2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 21:19:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e751f9dd7875aa59bcb0acde0998b8245f065ca1a03b9604def5d57a4d12f18c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZjFjOTY1ZC03MmY3LTRhOGItYjgzYS05OWVkYjZjNTVkMmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZGYxYzk2NWQtNzJmNy00YThiLWI4M2EtOTllZGI2YzU1ZDJlL25ld19yZXAxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="49919620" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we analyze how Donald Trump reshaped the Republican Party—and why it&apos;s never going back. From working-class voters to disaffected Democrats and America First conservatives, this is a deep dive into the movement that redefined GOP politics.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump&apos;s Base:&lt;/strong&gt; How he built a coalition of blue-collar workers, rural voters, and anti-establishment patriots.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Populism &amp;amp; Nationalism:&lt;/strong&gt; The rise of America First policies over globalism and corporate influence.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Culture, Not Country Clubs:&lt;/strong&gt; Why faith, family, and freedom now outweigh tax cuts and Wall Street talking points.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/df1c965d-72f7-4a8b-b83a-99edb6c55d2e/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250501-wovezebp2n.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:title>New Republican Party Part 1 - Inside Trump&apos;s Coalition</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government Spending EXPOSED: Taxes, Waste, and Corruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down what's really happening behind taxes, government spending, and the growing national debt. Most people believe their taxes go toward improving schools, roads, and public services, but the reality looks very different when you follow where the money actually ends up.</p> <p>We dive into massive spending across federal and state programs, from foreign aid and entitlement systems to controversial projects and failed initiatives. The episode explores how both political parties contribute to rising debt, why fiscal responsibility rarely happens in practice, and how the system continues to grow despite worsening outcomes for everyday people.</p> <p>We also unpack the bigger picture, including inflation, long-term debt, and what this means for the future of the economy. As the numbers continue to climb, the conversation shifts to what happens next, and whether the current system can sustain itself or is heading toward a breaking point.</p> <p>If you want a clearer understanding of taxes, government spending, and the direction the economy is heading, this episode connects the dots in a way most conversations avoid.</p> <p>🎧 Tune in for a deeper look at where your money is going and what it means for the future.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/government-spending-exposed-taxes-waste-and-corruption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">14a0a770-70cb-4544-9ef0-dae0c5e0d5cd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/52d1911efba84189c2b91cd0f14f36092696fc392b0319f58aefa0b677e4c6b8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlY2RkNGRhZi04OWY2LTRkYjctOGNlNC0wOWMyOTM0YzM0MjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZWNkZDRkYWYtODlmNi00ZGI3LThjZTQtMDljMjkzNGMzNDI1L1dDXy1fNC0yMV9lcGlzb2RlLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="37761152" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down what&apos;s really happening behind taxes, government spending, and the growing national debt. Most people believe their taxes go toward improving schools, roads, and public services, but the reality looks very different when you follow where the money actually ends up.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We dive into massive spending across federal and state programs, from foreign aid and entitlement systems to controversial projects and failed initiatives. The episode explores how both political parties contribute to rising debt, why fiscal responsibility rarely happens in practice, and how the system continues to grow despite worsening outcomes for everyday people.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also unpack the bigger picture, including inflation, long-term debt, and what this means for the future of the economy. As the numbers continue to climb, the conversation shifts to what happens next, and whether the current system can sustain itself or is heading toward a breaking point.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you want a clearer understanding of taxes, government spending, and the direction the economy is heading, this episode connects the dots in a way most conversations avoid.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎧 Tune in for a deeper look at where your money is going and what it means for the future.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Government Spending EXPOSED: Taxes, Waste, and Corruption</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Wing Civil War]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the two major factions battling for control of the modern Right — and what their war means for MAGA's future.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Neocons vs. Populists:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Shapiro, Hannity, Levin, Crowder vs. Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Fuentes, Dave Smith.</p> </li> <li> <p>Neocons push pro-Israel, pro-Ukraine, interventionist policies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Populists lean non-interventionist, culturally Christian, libertarian-leaning, and conspiracy-friendly.</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Fight for MAGA's Future:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Charlie Kirk's death becomes a battlefield for narratives about Israel and the direction of the movement.</p> </li> <li> <p>Tucker's camp dominates online culture; neocons still control much of the federal bureaucracy and Trump's policy team.</p> </li> <li> <p>Gen Z overwhelmingly aligns with the Tucker/populist worldview, signaling where the movement is heading.</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The conservative movement is deciding what comes next — and only one side can define the future.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/right-wing-civil-war</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bbc288ba-a027-48d2-9459-344bc395ede7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:44:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d129e3e8313b7c0d4595a5eab12a2d88b6b3b704644f8c4dd5ca44ccb3d2faac/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyYTA2NmJhYi00NDc2LTQ1OWUtOGNmNC0zMzAzNjA1MzFlMzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvMmEwNjZiYWItNDQ3Ni00NTllLThjZjQtMzMwMzYwNTMxZTM4L1JpZ2h0X1dJbmdfQ2l2aWxfV2FyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="53265525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the two major factions battling for control of the modern Right — and what their war means for MAGA&apos;s future.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Neocons vs. Populists:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Shapiro, Hannity, Levin, Crowder vs. Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Fuentes, Dave Smith.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Neocons push pro-Israel, pro-Ukraine, interventionist policies.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Populists lean non-interventionist, culturally Christian, libertarian-leaning, and conspiracy-friendly.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fight for MAGA&apos;s Future:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Charlie Kirk&apos;s death becomes a battlefield for narratives about Israel and the direction of the movement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tucker&apos;s camp dominates online culture; neocons still control much of the federal bureaucracy and Trump&apos;s policy team.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Gen Z overwhelmingly aligns with the Tucker/populist worldview, signaling where the movement is heading.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;The conservative movement is deciding what comes next — and only one side can define the future.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/2a066bab-4476-459e-8cf4-330360531e38/Logo_2k_x_2k-20251114-ypbkrrsffq.png"/><itunes:title>Right Wing Civil War</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran Update & Political Earthquakes at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we unpack the latest geopolitical flare-up, deep GOP divisions, and seismic shifts in U.S. politics:</p> <p><strong>Iran Update &amp; Trump Pause</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Israel-Iran tensions reach a breaking point—but did the GOP's fractures push Trump to hold back further escalation?</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> Bernie Sanders Interview</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>He proposes subsidizing the $500K medical school degree—who pays the tab?</p> </li> <li> <p>Government-run education vs. private sector solutions explode in debate.</p> </li> <li> <p>Bernie slams Trump as "authoritarian" once again.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> NYC Mayoral Shake-Up</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Socialist Zohran Mamdani wins the Democratic primary in a landslide.</p> </li> <li> <p>Astonishing class divide: affluent voters backed Mamdani, while those earning under $50K stuck with Cuomo.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/iran-update-political-earthquakes-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">95431886-15e4-44b5-9bef-74e0afc020de</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:38:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/979254c572fff5f60fb771b54d17a61ba2784159f6e9be022248b8f0213534f5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYWQ2OTY4NC1mMTYwLTRkOGMtOTgzOS05MDkwMzZmY2JhMGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvM2FkNjk2ODQtZjE2MC00ZDhjLTk4MzktOTA5MDM2ZmNiYTBiL0N1b21vX2VsZWN0aW9uLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="49104609" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we unpack the latest geopolitical flare-up, deep GOP divisions, and seismic shifts in U.S. politics:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Iran Update &amp;amp; Trump Pause&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Israel-Iran tensions reach a breaking point—but did the GOP&apos;s fractures push Trump to hold back further escalation?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Bernie Sanders Interview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;He proposes subsidizing the $500K medical school degree—who pays the tab?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Government-run education vs. private sector solutions explode in debate.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Bernie slams Trump as &quot;authoritarian&quot; once again.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; NYC Mayoral Shake-Up&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Socialist Zohran Mamdani wins the Democratic primary in a landslide.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Astonishing class divide: affluent voters backed Mamdani, while those earning under $50K stuck with Cuomo.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/3ad69684-f160-4d8c-9839-909036fcba0b/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250627-740gmr4cua.png"/><itunes:title>Iran Update &amp; Political Earthquakes at Home</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMERGENCY EPISODE]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we expose the growing danger of war abroad and political collapse at home.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Israel vs. Iran Heats Up:</strong> After fresh Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, is the U.S. once again being dragged into another Middle East war?</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Right Implodes:</strong> Trump turns on Tucker Carlson and former allies, threatening to shatter the MAGA coalition. Can the America First movement survive its own leader?</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/emergency-episode</link><guid isPermaLink="false">21be702b-77cc-46dd-a33b-4e1b42faab24</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:43:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6ac7f79c06f3d30ad7359c6f34100503d669ad5b8d5f54af0e9ccd8b65b2efb3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NDZmYmFiMi1hNWM1LTQ5ZDYtYTZiMy1hNGFlZWFiZDhiNTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNDQ2ZmJhYjItYTVjNS00OWQ2LWE2YjMtYTRhZWVhYmQ4YjU3L0VtZXJnZW5jeV9DYXN0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="28150344" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we expose the growing danger of war abroad and political collapse at home.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Israel vs. Iran Heats Up:&lt;/strong&gt; After fresh Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, is the U.S. once again being dragged into another Middle East war?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Right Implodes:&lt;/strong&gt; Trump turns on Tucker Carlson and former allies, threatening to shatter the MAGA coalition. Can the America First movement survive its own leader?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/446fbab2-a5c5-49d6-a6b3-a4aeeabd8b57/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250618-4mw1rngwmu.png"/><itunes:title>EMERGENCY EPISODE</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAID Wastes MILLIONS on Trans Support; RFK Confirmed WC #14]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this  episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down two major stories shaking up Washington:</p> <ul> <li><strong>RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary:</strong> What his confirmation means for health policy, Big Pharma, and the political establishment.</li> <li><strong>USAID Scandal Exposed:</strong> Billions in taxpayer dollars misused, 99% of the staff laid off—who's behind it, and why isn't the media telling the truth about the waste?</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/usaid-wastes-millions-on-trans-support-rfk-confirmed-wc-14</link><guid isPermaLink="false">17f34b10-f10f-46da-9efb-bec632180979</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:16:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f64db6aa0c8e434d790bb435feb7b6d072fe30061cb191af3c93361506645999/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YzkwODdiMy0xZDNkLTQwMzQtOTE3Ni1iY2MyZDYwOGQ5MzYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNGM5MDg3YjMtMWQzZC00MDM0LTkxNzYtYmNjMmQ2MDhkOTM2L1VTQUlELm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="72002278" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/4c9087b3-1d3d-4034-9176-bcc2d608d936/USAID_tt.srt" type="application/x-subrip"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this  episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down two major stories shaking up Washington:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary:&lt;/strong&gt; What his confirmation means for health policy, Big Pharma, and the political establishment.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;USAID Scandal Exposed:&lt;/strong&gt; Billions in taxpayer dollars misused, 99% of the staff laid off—who&apos;s behind it, and why isn&apos;t the media telling the truth about the waste?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/4c9087b3-1d3d-4034-9176-bcc2d608d936/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250214-j2gjqpu3qt.png"/><itunes:title>USAID Wastes MILLIONS on Trans Support; RFK Confirmed WC #14</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinton Approved the Russia Hoax]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the explosive new evidence showing the Russia collusion narrative was never about national security—it was a political smear campaign.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Durham Annex Revealed:</strong> What the intel community knew—and ignored—about Clinton's involvement</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>FBI &amp; CIA Failures:</strong> How our top agencies pushed unverified claims to damage Trump</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Media's Role:</strong> Years of lies and no accountability</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>What This Means Now:</strong> The hoax was the real interference—and it came from within</p> </li> </ul> <p>It wasn't just a dirty trick. It was a coordinated effort to undermine democracy from the top down.</p> <p>NOTE: The episode was cut off early due to technical issues, we published the portion we could recover and hope to bring you the rest at a later date.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/clinton-approved-the-russia-hoax</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8fee214c-80cf-457f-a03f-7a42df686f3e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:13:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/753b40ad30e0d8779356b3b54fe9cbb404f13e22fd9df09ad01fb5fa15aa73b6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZGIyMTBlNy1jZTU3LTRiZDctOTdjZC03YjAwNzUzZTA5NmEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNGRiMjEwZTctY2U1Ny00YmQ3LTk3Y2QtN2IwMDc1M2UwOTZhL3J1c3NpYV9kZWNsYXNzaWZpZWQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="26644536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the explosive new evidence showing the Russia collusion narrative was never about national security—it was a political smear campaign.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Durham Annex Revealed:&lt;/strong&gt; What the intel community knew—and ignored—about Clinton&apos;s involvement&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FBI &amp;amp; CIA Failures:&lt;/strong&gt; How our top agencies pushed unverified claims to damage Trump&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Media&apos;s Role:&lt;/strong&gt; Years of lies and no accountability&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What This Means Now:&lt;/strong&gt; The hoax was the real interference—and it came from within&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;It wasn&apos;t just a dirty trick. It was a coordinated effort to undermine democracy from the top down.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;NOTE: The episode was cut off early due to technical issues, we published the portion we could recover and hope to bring you the rest at a later date.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:18:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/4db210e7-ce57-4bd7-97cd-7b00753e096a/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250801-8imqmqsrqr.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Clinton Approved the Russia Hoax</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Biden's Legacy: Chaos, Corruption, & Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Legacy of Joe Biden — Chaos, Corruption &amp; Failure</strong></p> <p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the defining moments of Joe Biden's presidency and their devastating impact on America and the world.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Immigration Crisis:</strong> De facto open borders and why it was treasonous. Should Mayorkas be arrested?</li> <li><strong>Afghanistan Disaster:</strong> The deadly withdrawal that left 13 American heroes dead, billions in lost equipment, and countless allies executed.</li> <li><strong>Economic Woes:</strong> Inflation, "Build Back Better," and the erosion of American prosperity.</li> <li><strong>Middle East Blunders:</strong> Lifting sanctions on Iran and paying to destroy — and rebuild — Gaza.</li> <li><strong>The Ukraine War:</strong> Biden's indecisive strategy and the real threat from China.</li> <li><strong>Censorship, COVID, and a Weaponized DOJ:</strong> How Biden betrayed democracy.</li> <li><strong>Senility in the White House:</strong> The dangers of a leader unfit for the job.</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/joe-bidens-legacy-chaos-corruption-failure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7326df35-189d-419b-804c-3e5df26a4cc4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:18:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/214e2e954d8b8f8872a697107e0fd52f2f3a2507cab332baab89522aa6cbfea6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZGQyOTlhZC00ZWE0LTQ0MTItYWJiMC1iMWIwNDAyYjJmYmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNGRkMjk5YWQtNGVhNC00NDEyLWFiYjAtYjFiMDQwMmIyZmJmL0JpZGVuX1JlY2FwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="110405516" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Legacy of Joe Biden — Chaos, Corruption &amp;amp; Failure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the defining moments of Joe Biden&apos;s presidency and their devastating impact on America and the world.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Immigration Crisis:&lt;/strong&gt; De facto open borders and why it was treasonous. Should Mayorkas be arrested?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Afghanistan Disaster:&lt;/strong&gt; The deadly withdrawal that left 13 American heroes dead, billions in lost equipment, and countless allies executed.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Economic Woes:&lt;/strong&gt; Inflation, &quot;Build Back Better,&quot; and the erosion of American prosperity.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Middle East Blunders:&lt;/strong&gt; Lifting sanctions on Iran and paying to destroy — and rebuild — Gaza.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ukraine War:&lt;/strong&gt; Biden&apos;s indecisive strategy and the real threat from China.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Censorship, COVID, and a Weaponized DOJ:&lt;/strong&gt; How Biden betrayed democracy.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Senility in the White House:&lt;/strong&gt; The dangers of a leader unfit for the job.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:16:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/4dd299ad-4ea4-4412-abb0-b1b0402b2fbf/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250205-0kgj3or7z2.png"/><itunes:title>Joe Biden&apos;s Legacy: Chaos, Corruption, &amp; Failure</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Response to a Call for Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down one of the most unhinged and revealing pieces ever written about Donald Trump and the modern Right — a masterclass in projection from the liberal elite. </p> <p><strong>The Projection Playbook:</strong> The Left accuses Trump of politicizing institutions — while <em>they</em> turned the DOJ, FBI, and universities into ideological weapons long ago.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>The Real Resistance:</strong> A "resistance movement" <em>has</em> materialized — but it's not what the author thinks. It's ordinary Americans standing up to a corrupt ruling class.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Extortion or Accountability?</strong> The writer calls it "extortion" when Trump demands accountability from government-funded institutions — proof that the Left fears losing control of their taxpayer-funded fiefdoms.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Historical Revisionism:</strong> The author admits we're living through a new global populist wave — from Trump to Orbán, Brexit to Modi — but can't accept that the people, not the elites, are driving it.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Real Crisis:</strong> The establishment's panic isn't about "saving democracy." It's about losing power — permanently.</p> </li> </ul> <p>This isn't an article about Trump. It's a confession about the Left's own corruption, fear, and hypocrisy.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/response-to-a-call-for-revolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b26740fc-1715-426b-a420-c36da759ca4e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:39:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/05756039a034c662d76848c4f39b0d6e7567000a7ef96fcf4d33736f3e4a6d95/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1OTgyZGU5Yy1lMTZhLTRjNmUtOTUyYi05ZjcwYmFlZmQ1NmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNTk4MmRlOWMtZTE2YS00YzZlLTk1MmItOWY3MGJhZWZkNTZkL1Jldm9sdXRpb25fUmVzcG9uc2UubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="34842311" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down one of the most unhinged and revealing pieces ever written about Donald Trump and the modern Right — a masterclass in projection from the liberal elite. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Projection Playbook:&lt;/strong&gt; The Left accuses Trump of politicizing institutions — while &lt;em&gt;they&lt;/em&gt; turned the DOJ, FBI, and universities into ideological weapons long ago.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Real Resistance:&lt;/strong&gt; A &quot;resistance movement&quot; &lt;em&gt;has&lt;/em&gt; materialized — but it&apos;s not what the author thinks. It&apos;s ordinary Americans standing up to a corrupt ruling class.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Extortion or Accountability?&lt;/strong&gt; The writer calls it &quot;extortion&quot; when Trump demands accountability from government-funded institutions — proof that the Left fears losing control of their taxpayer-funded fiefdoms.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Historical Revisionism:&lt;/strong&gt; The author admits we&apos;re living through a new global populist wave — from Trump to Orbán, Brexit to Modi — but can&apos;t accept that the people, not the elites, are driving it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Real Crisis:&lt;/strong&gt; The establishment&apos;s panic isn&apos;t about &quot;saving democracy.&quot; It&apos;s about losing power — permanently.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;This isn&apos;t an article about Trump. It&apos;s a confession about the Left&apos;s own corruption, fear, and hypocrisy.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/5982de9c-e16a-4c6e-952b-9f70baefd56d/Logo_2k_x_2k-20251017-7ga5aburix.png"/><itunes:title>Response to a Call for Revolution</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter HIEST]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Biden Family's Biggest Heist: Lies, Pardons, and Corruption</strong></p> <p>In this explosive episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we uncover the shocking truth about Hunter Biden's unprecedented pardon and the corruption that plagues Joe Biden's administration. Here's what we'll dive into:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Selective Prosecution Exposed:</strong> Joe Biden's claim of being selectively prosecuted crumbles under scrutiny.</li> <li><strong>The Broadest Pardon in U.S. History:</strong> Hunter Biden's blanket pardon covers crimes dating back to 2014, including felonies for lying on gun forms and tax evasion.</li> <li><strong>Double Standards in Justice:</strong> Why Democrats can never take the moral high ground again as we examine two justice systems—one for elite Democrats and another for everyone else.</li> <li><strong>The Ukrainian Connection:</strong> Hunter Biden's shady Burisma deals, Trump's impeachment for questioning them, and the $175B in unaccounted-for military aid to Ukraine.</li> <li><strong>The Heist of a Generation:</strong> How Hunter Biden acted as Joe Biden's bagman, selling influence and leaving taxpayers to foot the bill for their corruption.</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/hunter-hiest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">df38ee8b-58f7-49a6-9d0d-f154cd759ffd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/14111c621478c2a4d29470fe214844b90b6f6419381b58aa7f62648ca59b3a53/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1OTliODg1ZC0zNjI1LTQ4NDAtYmQwZi03MmVjY2Y2NTJiNmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNTk5Yjg4NWQtMzYyNS00ODQwLWJkMGYtNzJlY2NmNjUyYjZlL0h1bnRlcl9ISUVTVC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="29983638" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Biden Family&apos;s Biggest Heist: Lies, Pardons, and Corruption&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this explosive episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we uncover the shocking truth about Hunter Biden&apos;s unprecedented pardon and the corruption that plagues Joe Biden&apos;s administration. Here&apos;s what we&apos;ll dive into:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Selective Prosecution Exposed:&lt;/strong&gt; Joe Biden&apos;s claim of being selectively prosecuted crumbles under scrutiny.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Broadest Pardon in U.S. History:&lt;/strong&gt; Hunter Biden&apos;s blanket pardon covers crimes dating back to 2014, including felonies for lying on gun forms and tax evasion.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Double Standards in Justice:&lt;/strong&gt; Why Democrats can never take the moral high ground again as we examine two justice systems—one for elite Democrats and another for everyone else.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ukrainian Connection:&lt;/strong&gt; Hunter Biden&apos;s shady Burisma deals, Trump&apos;s impeachment for questioning them, and the $175B in unaccounted-for military aid to Ukraine.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Heist of a Generation:&lt;/strong&gt; How Hunter Biden acted as Joe Biden&apos;s bagman, selling influence and leaving taxpayers to foot the bill for their corruption.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/599b885d-3625-4840-bd0f-72eccf652b6e/Logo_2k_x_2k-20241204-69ve0yx3ad.png"/><itunes:title>Hunter HIEST</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of the Union Episode | BRUTAL Honesty Incoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are Democrats really out of ideas, or did Trump simply outplay them on live TV?</p> <p>In this episode, Derek breaks down Donald Trump's State of the Union moment by moment, focusing on the optics, the reactions in the room, and what it signals for 2026 politics. The commentary centers on how Trump used the setting to frame patriotism, strength, and "America first" themes, while highlighting moments where Democrats did not stand, did not clap, or skipped the address altogether, and how those visuals land with regular voters.</p> <p>The episode then moves into the biggest flashpoints from the speech, including immigration and border enforcement, and a rare moment of bipartisan energy around congressional stock trading. Derek points to Trump calling out corruption and naming Nancy Pelosi during the stock trading section, and reacts to Pelosi's post-response remarks. From there, the conversation widens into foreign policy, with a strong warning about pressure toward war with Iran, skepticism toward repeated nuclear claims, and concern about how donors and allies can shape the push for conflict.</p> <p>To close, Derek hits two trust issues that he says could shape the election narrative, transparency around the Epstein files and public anger about the economy. He argues people still feel the cost of living, even if inflation metrics improve, and that political leaders lose credibility when they talk past everyday pain. The overall takeaway is a blunt read on messaging, power, and perception, and how one speech can reset the political battlefield overnight.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/state-of-the-union-episode-brutal-honesty-incoming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0f036a44-9831-4a06-8a08-a67b61d5215e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:52:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ba3606edbae8fe5258a17e343b31c95a008c46f293ab6c4be615698b64895b30/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MTIxMjZhOS04ZjU5LTQxNzgtOTI5OC1lZjcyODU5MmZhODYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNzEyMTI2YTktOGY1OS00MTc4LTkyOTgtZWY3Mjg1OTJmYTg2L1NPVFVfLV9BdWRpby5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="33755159" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Are Democrats really out of ideas, or did Trump simply outplay them on live TV?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, Derek breaks down Donald Trump&apos;s State of the Union moment by moment, focusing on the optics, the reactions in the room, and what it signals for 2026 politics. The commentary centers on how Trump used the setting to frame patriotism, strength, and &quot;America first&quot; themes, while highlighting moments where Democrats did not stand, did not clap, or skipped the address altogether, and how those visuals land with regular voters.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The episode then moves into the biggest flashpoints from the speech, including immigration and border enforcement, and a rare moment of bipartisan energy around congressional stock trading. Derek points to Trump calling out corruption and naming Nancy Pelosi during the stock trading section, and reacts to Pelosi&apos;s post-response remarks. From there, the conversation widens into foreign policy, with a strong warning about pressure toward war with Iran, skepticism toward repeated nuclear claims, and concern about how donors and allies can shape the push for conflict.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To close, Derek hits two trust issues that he says could shape the election narrative, transparency around the Epstein files and public anger about the economy. He argues people still feel the cost of living, even if inflation metrics improve, and that political leaders lose credibility when they talk past everyday pain. The overall takeaway is a blunt read on messaging, power, and perception, and how one speech can reset the political battlefield overnight.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>State of the Union Episode | BRUTAL Honesty Incoming</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[America First vs MAGA, Pt. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we dive into the growing divide inside the Right—where America First populists and traditional MAGA loyalists are clashing over Trump's decisions, strategy, and the future of the movement.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Trump's Recent Moves &amp; the Internal Fracture</strong><br /> From policy reversals to controversial alliances, Trump's choices are forcing conservatives to ask: Is MAGA drifting away from America First principles?</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Epstein Divide</strong><br /> New revelations and Trump's stance on releasing the Epstein files are sparking deep frustration among America First supporters demanding total transparency.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Stephen Miller vs. Mayorkas</strong><br /> A powerful new video exposes how the Biden DHS, under Mayorkas, is accelerating mass immigration. We break down Miller's argument and why it has become a rallying cry for the America First base.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Free Speech Under Attack Abroad</strong><br /> A woman in England arrested for speech crimes—part of the 12,000+ speech-related arrests across the U.K. Meanwhile Russia has jailed 400 for similar offenses. What do these numbers say about the global crackdown on dissent?</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/america-first-v-maga-pt-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b87dd331-8342-41d9-8476-807e332cde11</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:28:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/33328a970f9f38ba0bfed1806fe342417789d77ab958afd9a2178c0d7ae87160/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MTJlNjM5Ni1mZmNjLTQzMGMtYWQ3Yi04MjczMzcyNzhhZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNzEyZTYzOTYtZmZjYy00MzBjLWFkN2ItODI3MzM3Mjc4YWRhL1RydW1wc19CZXRyYXlhbC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="76605346" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the growing divide inside the Right—where America First populists and traditional MAGA loyalists are clashing over Trump&apos;s decisions, strategy, and the future of the movement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump&apos;s Recent Moves &amp;amp; the Internal Fracture&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; From policy reversals to controversial alliances, Trump&apos;s choices are forcing conservatives to ask: Is MAGA drifting away from America First principles?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Epstein Divide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; New revelations and Trump&apos;s stance on releasing the Epstein files are sparking deep frustration among America First supporters demanding total transparency.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stephen Miller vs. Mayorkas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A powerful new video exposes how the Biden DHS, under Mayorkas, is accelerating mass immigration. We break down Miller&apos;s argument and why it has become a rallying cry for the America First base.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Free Speech Under Attack Abroad&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A woman in England arrested for speech crimes—part of the 12,000+ speech-related arrests across the U.K. Meanwhile Russia has jailed 400 for similar offenses. What do these numbers say about the global crackdown on dissent?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/712e6396-ffcc-430c-ad7b-827337278ada/Logo_2k_x_2k-20251205-7wt0zoyc3d.png"/><itunes:title>America First vs MAGA, Pt. 1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republican Factions Divided Over Legal Immigration WC #7]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we dive into the abrupt divide within the conservative movement over H1B visas and corporate power prompted by Elon Musk.</p> <ul> <li><strong>H1B Visa Debate:</strong> Are these programs fueling innovation or undermining American workers?</li> <li><strong>Corporate Power Under Fire:</strong> How big business influences immigration policy and challenges conservative values of sovereignty and fairness.</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/republican-factions-divided-over-legal-immigration-wc-7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cc9855f4-74fd-48ea-aef7-7f1222f96070</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:57:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6385fd4b2e7187e77a8c1e4214cf0bab5e301158a726a5074a8e0869a44e4dd0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3Y2M5YWRmNS0zNGI2LTQyMGQtOGZhMC01ZTc4MzI3NjNlNzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvN2NjOWFkZjUtMzRiNi00MjBkLThmYTAtNWU3ODMyNzYzZTcxL0gxQl9GaW5hbC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="85688592" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the abrupt divide within the conservative movement over H1B visas and corporate power prompted by Elon Musk.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;H1B Visa Debate:&lt;/strong&gt; Are these programs fueling innovation or undermining American workers?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Corporate Power Under Fire:&lt;/strong&gt; How big business influences immigration policy and challenges conservative values of sovereignty and fairness.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:59:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/7cc9adf5-34b6-420d-8fa0-5e7832763e71/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250101-vpdawaa6uw.png"/><itunes:title>Republican Factions Divided Over Legal Immigration WC #7</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk Saves US BILLIONS WC#6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Podcast Episode Description: Musk Shakes Up Congress &amp; CNN's Syrian Prisoner Hoax</strong></p> <p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we expose how Elon Musk forced Congress to rethink its reckless spending bill and unravel the shocking truth behind CNN's Syrian prisoner hoax.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Musk vs. Congress:</strong> How Elon Musk leveraged his influence to demand fiscal accountability and disrupt Washington's status quo.</li> <li><strong>CNN's Syrian Prisoner Scandal:</strong> The truth behind the latest media hoax and how it manipulates public perception.</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/musk-saves-us-billions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">41867e3b-4a3a-4eb1-bbdc-9c7225adf0e7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:31:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0316a357bfaa7a41bd2b0cb0b16dfb25b54004a5910a5465f33776323d79937b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZTk0NDVkMy1jNDU2LTQ4MDgtODE4OC03OGIyZGZiZmI1MmEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvN2U5NDQ1ZDMtYzQ1Ni00ODA4LTgxODgtNzhiMmRmYmZiNTJhL011c2tfc2F2ZXNfdGhlX2NvdW50cnlfQmlsbGlvbnMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="42000799" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Podcast Episode Description: Musk Shakes Up Congress &amp;amp; CNN&apos;s Syrian Prisoner Hoax&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we expose how Elon Musk forced Congress to rethink its reckless spending bill and unravel the shocking truth behind CNN&apos;s Syrian prisoner hoax.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Musk vs. Congress:&lt;/strong&gt; How Elon Musk leveraged his influence to demand fiscal accountability and disrupt Washington&apos;s status quo.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CNN&apos;s Syrian Prisoner Scandal:&lt;/strong&gt; The truth behind the latest media hoax and how it manipulates public perception.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/7e9445d3-c456-4808-8188-78b2dfbfb52a/Logo_2k_x_2k-20241221-qaxu2td7vz.png"/><itunes:title>Musk Saves US BILLIONS WC#6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberal SPLC Caught Funding the KKK? The Scandal They Can't Hide]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down the shocking allegations surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center and the claim that a group known for fighting hate may have helped fund some of the very extremist organizations it publicly condemns. We unpack the accusations of fraud, donor deception, shell companies, and the deeper hypocrisy behind labeling mainstream conservatives as dangerous while allegedly supporting real hate groups behind the scenes.</p> <p>We also get into the bigger issue behind this story, how political institutions shape public opinion, control speech, and decide who gets called extreme. From online censorship to media influence to the use of fear as a fundraising tool, this episode explores why this controversy matters far beyond one organization. Tune in to hear the full breakdown of one of the most explosive political scandals discussed on the show.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/liberal-splc-caught-funding-the-kkk-the-scandal-they-cant-hide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0fda3810-f346-464a-ab3d-5c733c7a6989</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:24:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/28854feba03b73d46156ff49f2941b4aa78618f42adac9d317bbc67a3e48edc1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NWY1MThlZC0wZTUyLTQ3NTItOTg1Yi03YmJkYmRkYmY1NjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvODVmNTE4ZWQtMGU1Mi00NzUyLTk4NWItN2JiZGJkZGJmNTY0L1dDXy1fNC0yM19lcGlzb2RlLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="44961564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down the shocking allegations surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center and the claim that a group known for fighting hate may have helped fund some of the very extremist organizations it publicly condemns. We unpack the accusations of fraud, donor deception, shell companies, and the deeper hypocrisy behind labeling mainstream conservatives as dangerous while allegedly supporting real hate groups behind the scenes.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also get into the bigger issue behind this story, how political institutions shape public opinion, control speech, and decide who gets called extreme. From online censorship to media influence to the use of fear as a fundraising tool, this episode explores why this controversy matters far beyond one organization. Tune in to hear the full breakdown of one of the most explosive political scandals discussed on the show.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Liberal SPLC Caught Funding the KKK? The Scandal They Can&apos;t Hide</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Kimmel Lies About Charlie Kirk Shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this follow-up episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we cut through the noise surrounding Charlie Kirk's tragic shooting and the disgraceful reactions from the left.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Liberals Celebrating</strong> – A disturbing look at social media reactions and the left's gleeful cruelty.</li> <li> <p><strong>The 'Ironic' Gun Argument</strong> – Why the claim that loving the Second Amendment makes his shooting "ironic" is not just wrong, but vile.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Selective Outrage</strong> – How the left picks and chooses when to be outraged, exposing their hypocrisy yet again.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Destiny on Piers Morgan</strong> – Breaking down the debate and what it reveals about the cultural divide in America.</p> </li> </ul> <p>This isn't about politics—it's about basic human decency. And once again, the left has shown us who they really are.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/jimmy-kimmel-lies-about-charlie-kirk-shooter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e895b3c2-3ba0-401f-aafc-91adea0205ab</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:53:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ff821712586e4443ef8bc3d623eda8fd3bda456a638deb0151530c768bacc05b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4N2ZmYmU1NC1iYTljLTQzY2UtODI2NC0zZjFmODVmZmQ0MzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvODdmZmJlNTQtYmE5Yy00M2NlLTgyNjQtM2YxZjg1ZmZkNDMzL0NoYXJsaWVfS2lya19Db250Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="50313896" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this follow-up episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we cut through the noise surrounding Charlie Kirk&apos;s tragic shooting and the disgraceful reactions from the left.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Liberals Celebrating&lt;/strong&gt; – A disturbing look at social media reactions and the left&apos;s gleeful cruelty.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The &apos;Ironic&apos; Gun Argument&lt;/strong&gt; – Why the claim that loving the Second Amendment makes his shooting &quot;ironic&quot; is not just wrong, but vile.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Selective Outrage&lt;/strong&gt; – How the left picks and chooses when to be outraged, exposing their hypocrisy yet again.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Destiny on Piers Morgan&lt;/strong&gt; – Breaking down the debate and what it reveals about the cultural divide in America.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;This isn&apos;t about politics—it&apos;s about basic human decency. And once again, the left has shown us who they really are.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/87ffbe54-ba9c-43ce-8264-3f1f85ffd433/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250918-5inyy7192w.png"/><itunes:title>Jimmy Kimmel Lies About Charlie Kirk Shooter</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein Files To Be Released]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the political firestorm surrounding the newly passed law to release the Epstein files—and why the fight over transparency is exposing far more than anyone expected.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>The Push to Release the Files</strong><br /> A new law forces long-hidden Epstein documents into the light. What's actually in these files, and why has the political class protected them for decades?</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Trump's Opposition Explained</strong><br /> Why is Donald Trump publicly resisting full release? </p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Epstein's Intelligence Ties</strong><br /> From Mossad whispers to U.S. intelligence connections, we dig into the long-rumored reality: Epstein wasn't just a predator—he was an asset. And assets don't operate alone.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Who's Afraid of the Truth?</strong><br /> The bipartisan panic, the media silence, and why powerful elites on both sides desperately want this story buried forever.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/epstein-files-to-be-released</link><guid isPermaLink="false">244152d3-af10-47e6-a74f-93435dba1c31</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/114162ab8f5dffb7b2406b26c59e27497b4092d4b0d03fb0140fdcc704674b76/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OWUzZTMzNC1hY2YyLTQwODAtOWIzYi04MjVlYzE1NDBmZGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvODllM2UzMzQtYWNmMi00MDgwLTliM2ItODI1ZWMxNTQwZmRkL0Vwc3RlaW5fMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="42334846" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the political firestorm surrounding the newly passed law to release the Epstein files—and why the fight over transparency is exposing far more than anyone expected.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Push to Release the Files&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; A new law forces long-hidden Epstein documents into the light. What&apos;s actually in these files, and why has the political class protected them for decades?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump&apos;s Opposition Explained&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Why is Donald Trump publicly resisting full release? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Epstein&apos;s Intelligence Ties&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; From Mossad whispers to U.S. intelligence connections, we dig into the long-rumored reality: Epstein wasn&apos;t just a predator—he was an asset. And assets don&apos;t operate alone.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who&apos;s Afraid of the Truth?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The bipartisan panic, the media silence, and why powerful elites on both sides desperately want this story buried forever.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/89e3e334-acf2-4080-9b3b-825ec1540fdd/Logo_2k_x_2k-20251121-wsvax2iab1.png"/><itunes:title>Epstein Files To Be Released</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Penny Acquitted WC #5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Justice, Chaos, and Misplaced Outrage</strong></p> <p>In this packed episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the stories shaping America and the world:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty:</strong> A major victory for justice. Watch the shocking reaction from a BLM activist and discuss the role of personal accountability.</li> <li><strong>Syria Falls to Jihadists:</strong> The devastating reality of a nation overtaken and the consequences for global stability.</li> <li><strong>Donald Trump: Man of the Year:</strong> What makes him the defining figure of our time?</li> <li><strong>UnitedHealthcare CEO Murdered:</strong> As leftists and populists cheer, we expose why their outrage is misplaced and argue that the government—not individuals—is the real culprit.</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/daniel-penny-acquitted-wc-5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0dbe21ea-e50b-464a-a839-9e2c6b5be7de</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/57ff65d588b67f4491e321f7338301713b07ac0cf2b511b2a0d9af4884ddcdd5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NjU4ZjYyMy1jYmI5LTQ0ZWEtODUxMS00N2U0MTU0MjQ3MTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvOTY1OGY2MjMtY2JiOS00NGVhLTg1MTEtNDdlNDE1NDI0NzE2L0RhbmllbF9QZW5ueV9Ob3RfR3VpbHR5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="88033488" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Justice, Chaos, and Misplaced Outrage&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this packed episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the stories shaping America and the world:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty:&lt;/strong&gt; A major victory for justice. Watch the shocking reaction from a BLM activist and discuss the role of personal accountability.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Syria Falls to Jihadists:&lt;/strong&gt; The devastating reality of a nation overtaken and the consequences for global stability.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Donald Trump: Man of the Year:&lt;/strong&gt; What makes him the defining figure of our time?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UnitedHealthcare CEO Murdered:&lt;/strong&gt; As leftists and populists cheer, we expose why their outrage is misplaced and argue that the government—not individuals—is the real culprit.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:01:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Daniel Penny Acquitted WC #5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Americans Can't Afford Homes—or Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[       <p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we dive into why an entire generation is being locked out of homeownership, family life, and the stability that once defined the American Dream.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>The Housing Crisis</strong> – Skyrocketing prices and government-driven inflation have made buying a home impossible for millions of young Americans.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Marriage Decline</strong> – Without financial stability, fewer young men and women are getting married—leading to cultural and demographic collapse.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Taylor Swift's Marriage</strong> – As one of the most influential women in America ties the knot, will young women follow her example, or are cultural and economic pressures too strong?</p> </li> </ul> <p>This isn't just about economics—it's about the future of America itself.</p> <p><strong>Listen now for a truth-first breakdown of why young Americans feel stuck, and what it will take to rebuild family, faith, and prosperity.</strong><br /></p>               ]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/young-americans-cant-afford-homesor-marriage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">57f28ddb-3373-4bfa-a56f-f82854fc4173</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6913c58db09ea806617884db086869d41c5e868ab173a663955dffa709cce819/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMzQ5YzEzMC0yODgzLTRmODUtOTlmYy1lNDdiNDdhMTdhOGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYTM0OWMxMzAtMjg4My00Zjg1LTk5ZmMtZTQ3YjQ3YTE3YThlL0hvdXNlaW5nLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="64553235" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>       &lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into why an entire generation is being locked out of homeownership, family life, and the stability that once defined the American Dream.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Housing Crisis&lt;/strong&gt; – Skyrocketing prices and government-driven inflation have made buying a home impossible for millions of young Americans.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Marriage Decline&lt;/strong&gt; – Without financial stability, fewer young men and women are getting married—leading to cultural and demographic collapse.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Taylor Swift&apos;s Marriage&lt;/strong&gt; – As one of the most influential women in America ties the knot, will young women follow her example, or are cultural and economic pressures too strong?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;This isn&apos;t just about economics—it&apos;s about the future of America itself.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Listen now for a truth-first breakdown of why young Americans feel stuck, and what it will take to rebuild family, faith, and prosperity.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;               </itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/a349c130-2883-4f85-99fc-e47b47a17a8e/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250905-ukwgkt1ns4.png"/><itunes:title>Young Americans Can&apos;t Afford Homes—or Marriage</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein Files: What We Got and What's Still Missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the massive Epstein document dump, separate verified facts from speculation, and ask why after years of headlines so little accountability has followed.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>What Was Released (and Why It Feels Hollow)</strong><br /> Millions of documents, mostly emails and contacts, reveal how casually powerful people communicated with Epstein—yet offer shockingly little clarity about crimes, victims, or consequences.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Elite Connections Under the Microscope</strong><br /> We examine Epstein's documented relationships with major public figures and billionaires, what the records actually show, and why these ties demand serious, evidence-based scrutiny.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>What's Still Missing</strong><br /> No clear motive, no named beneficiaries, no institutional reckoning—and no honest explanation from federal authorities about what Epstein was actually doing for the powerful.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/epstein-files-what-we-got-and-whats-still-missing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684da5e2-9ba2-4fb6-8743-da06d8c7366c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/955df7f332c7f0f4c660a5585d1ca9497942668be4ae95516e5750d974bade9d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhN2E2MWViMi00YzFhLTQ4NmMtYTQzMC02YjkwZmRkZGM5ZjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYTdhNjFlYjItNGMxYS00ODZjLWE0MzAtNmI5MGZkZGRjOWYyL0Vwc3RlaW5fQXVkaW8ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="37591637" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the massive Epstein document dump, separate verified facts from speculation, and ask why after years of headlines so little accountability has followed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Was Released (and Why It Feels Hollow)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Millions of documents, mostly emails and contacts, reveal how casually powerful people communicated with Epstein—yet offer shockingly little clarity about crimes, victims, or consequences.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Elite Connections Under the Microscope&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; We examine Epstein&apos;s documented relationships with major public figures and billionaires, what the records actually show, and why these ties demand serious, evidence-based scrutiny.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&apos;s Still Missing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; No clear motive, no named beneficiaries, no institutional reckoning—and no honest explanation from federal authorities about what Epstein was actually doing for the powerful.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/a7a61eb2-4c1a-486c-a430-6b90fdddc9f2/Logo_2k_x_2k-20260206-byeiho08gp.png"/><itunes:title>Epstein Files: What We Got and What&apos;s Still Missing</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The SAVE Act Explained, California's $3.3B LAX Disaster, and Trump's Iran Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down three major fights shaping the political conversation right now. First, we look at the SAVE Act and the growing debate around voter ID, proof of citizenship, and the filibuster. The episode argues that Republicans have a rare chance to act, but are failing to unite around a clear domestic agenda even while controlling major parts of government.</p> <p> </p> <p>We also dig into California and the LAX People Mover project, which the episode uses as a case study for government waste, delays, ballooning costs, and how public spending affects taxpayers far beyond one state. The conversation ties this into a broader criticism of bureaucracy, corruption, and the way major public projects are sold to the public versus what they actually deliver.</p> <p> </p> <p>At the end, the focus shifts back to Iran, Israel, and Donald Trump. The episode reacts to Joe Kent's resignation, questions the direction of U.S. foreign policy, and argues that foreign conflict is distracting from more urgent issues at home. Overall, this is a blunt political commentary episode about election security, state waste, party leadership, and whether America is losing focus on its own interests.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/the-save-act-explained-californias-33b-lax-disaster-and-trumps-iran-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">76ca167f-0578-4633-b3cb-eb11c183bc8f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f8985211105c8b0c48629e71533b7994d2237a8db98e6f95af8d50d7495bc5a7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhN2FiOGI1My1mYTJlLTRiOWUtOGI4Ni1kM2JkNTBhYWIyMmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYTdhYjhiNTMtZmEyZS00YjllLThiODYtZDNiZDUwYWFiMjJiL01hcmNoXzI0dGhfRXBpc29kZV8tX1dDLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="51611065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down three major fights shaping the political conversation right now. First, we look at the SAVE Act and the growing debate around voter ID, proof of citizenship, and the filibuster. The episode argues that Republicans have a rare chance to act, but are failing to unite around a clear domestic agenda even while controlling major parts of government.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also dig into California and the LAX People Mover project, which the episode uses as a case study for government waste, delays, ballooning costs, and how public spending affects taxpayers far beyond one state. The conversation ties this into a broader criticism of bureaucracy, corruption, and the way major public projects are sold to the public versus what they actually deliver.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;At the end, the focus shifts back to Iran, Israel, and Donald Trump. The episode reacts to Joe Kent&apos;s resignation, questions the direction of U.S. foreign policy, and argues that foreign conflict is distracting from more urgent issues at home. Overall, this is a blunt political commentary episode about election security, state waste, party leadership, and whether America is losing focus on its own interests.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>The SAVE Act Explained, California&apos;s $3.3B LAX Disaster, and Trump&apos;s Iran Problem</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Iran, and the War That Could Break America First]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down the political fallout of the U.S. clash with Iran and why this moment may become a turning point for Donald Trump, the Republican base, and the future of America First politics. We unpack the ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear position, Israel's role, and why many Americans are asking what the United States actually gained from all of this.</p> <p>We also get into the bigger picture behind the headlines, from endless war fatigue and rising costs at home to the growing divide on the right between populists and interventionists. This is a raw conversation about foreign policy, political betrayal, media narratives, and the fear that America keeps paying the price for wars that do not serve its people. Tune in for a sharp and unapologetic look at the Iran conflict, Trump's political risk, and what this could mean for the future of the conservative movement.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/trump-iran-and-the-war-that-could-break-america-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">224b78de-bd9d-4a0b-9671-dee580bd3406</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a67a4b0b0a8b673786cc132c8bd316c31c3ea2e35a279ae33cb0bb0cf93b4aa4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYTg5YWZhNS04NmY0LTQ3YjAtOTZmNS1jZGI0ZDNlY2QzYzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYWE4OWFmYTUtODZmNC00N2IwLTk2ZjUtY2RiNGQzZWNkM2M4L1dDXy1fNC0xMV9lcGlzb2RlLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="55371256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down the political fallout of the U.S. clash with Iran and why this moment may become a turning point for Donald Trump, the Republican base, and the future of America First politics. We unpack the ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran&apos;s nuclear position, Israel&apos;s role, and why many Americans are asking what the United States actually gained from all of this.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also get into the bigger picture behind the headlines, from endless war fatigue and rising costs at home to the growing divide on the right between populists and interventionists. This is a raw conversation about foreign policy, political betrayal, media narratives, and the fear that America keeps paying the price for wars that do not serve its people. Tune in for a sharp and unapologetic look at the Iran conflict, Trump&apos;s political risk, and what this could mean for the future of the conservative movement.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:51:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Trump, Iran, and the War That Could Break America First</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's Bashes Dems & Zelenskyy's Oval Office Blunder WC #16]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down Trump's State of the Union address and Zelenskyy's embarrassing Oval Office moment.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Trump's SOTU:</strong> How he outmaneuvered the Democrats, from brutal immigration takedowns to calling Warren "Pocahontas" right to her face.</li> <li><strong>Democrat Meltdown:</strong> Petty protests, cringe-worthy signs, and getting thrown out like Al Green—awful optics all around.</li> <li><strong>Ukraine Reality Check:</strong> NATO provoked this war, Zelenskyy was misled by Biden, and now he's demanding more U.S. money.</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/trumps-bashes-dems-zelenskyys-oval-office-blunder-wc-16</link><guid isPermaLink="false">95ae2689-80b5-479b-9a3f-d07d03453d7b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:19:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4d7083c654c19c858b819f110184d3cdb8c75fb1d3026b643aff89076bced463/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYjEyM2E1ZC02MDdkLTRjYmUtODI5Yy1jNjZjNDBkODU0NzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYWIxMjNhNWQtNjA3ZC00Y2JlLTgyOWMtYzY2YzQwZDg1NDcwL1NPVFUxbXA0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="108315274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down Trump&apos;s State of the Union address and Zelenskyy&apos;s embarrassing Oval Office moment.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump&apos;s SOTU:&lt;/strong&gt; How he outmaneuvered the Democrats, from brutal immigration takedowns to calling Warren &quot;Pocahontas&quot; right to her face.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Democrat Meltdown:&lt;/strong&gt; Petty protests, cringe-worthy signs, and getting thrown out like Al Green—awful optics all around.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ukraine Reality Check:&lt;/strong&gt; NATO provoked this war, Zelenskyy was misled by Biden, and now he&apos;s demanding more U.S. money.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:15:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/ab123a5d-607d-4cbe-829c-c66c40d85470/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250312-x08qbmu9on.png"/><itunes:title>Trump&apos;s Bashes Dems &amp; Zelenskyy&apos;s Oval Office Blunder WC #16</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsi Lays Out Obama Treason Evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down Tulsi Gabbard's stunning accusation that former President Obama committed treason by orchestrating the Russia collusion hoax.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Tulsi's Bold Accusation:</strong> Why she's calling out Obama by name—and what the mainstream media won't say.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Russia Hoax Unraveled:</strong> How the Obama-era intelligence community helped fabricate the Trump-Russia narrative.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Why Tulsi's Voice Matters:</strong> A former Democrat turning whistleblower—and why that's shaking the establishment.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/tulsi-lays-out-obama-treason-evidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b516abe3-b169-46c2-b88d-b59b0ac8b36f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:09:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5dc7dae206ed022562bd65ee54dac55ef016f2a55e975beaf3a24c8aa24f6dcc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOTVhMWEwYi01OTM5LTRiM2UtOTEwNy01Nzc1YjI4YjZhYmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYjk1YTFhMGItNTkzOS00YjNlLTkxMDctNTc3NWIyOGI2YWJmL3R1bHNpLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="39674290" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down Tulsi Gabbard&apos;s stunning accusation that former President Obama committed treason by orchestrating the Russia collusion hoax.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tulsi&apos;s Bold Accusation:&lt;/strong&gt; Why she&apos;s calling out Obama by name—and what the mainstream media won&apos;t say.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Russia Hoax Unraveled:&lt;/strong&gt; How the Obama-era intelligence community helped fabricate the Trump-Russia narrative.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Tulsi&apos;s Voice Matters:&lt;/strong&gt; A former Democrat turning whistleblower—and why that&apos;s shaking the establishment.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/b95a1a0b-5939-4b3e-9107-5775b28b6abf/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250725-u5ppyihbo5.png"/><itunes:title>Tulsi Lays Out Obama Treason Evidence</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government Shutdown and Why It's A Good Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the looming government shutdown and Trump's controversial decision to deploy troops to America's cities—examining what it really means for the future of freedom, order, and accountability.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>The Cost of a Shutdown</strong> – Service members and essential workers could go unpaid, and critical programs might grind to a halt.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Hidden Opportunity</strong> – Could Trump be using this moment to permanently shrink the bloated federal bureaucracy? Non-essential jobs and programs might finally face the axe.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Democrats on Defense</strong> – With no power and no leverage, Democrats have little ground to stand on in negotiations.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Troops in the Cities</strong> – As chaos grows in America's urban centers, Trump sends in the military. But should we cheer or worry?</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Broken Cities, Broken System</strong> – The left's policies—funded by elites like George Soros—have turned great cities into lawless zones. And when citizens fight back, like Daniel Penny or Kyle Rittenhouse, they're the ones prosecuted.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Real Message</strong> – The government wants us dependent, not self-reliant. It's time to reclaim our right to protect ourselves.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/government-shutdown-and-why-its-a-good-thing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0589f017-9aeb-40f5-b309-4e26a3a6b5a1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:53:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/85194436f415c337d2357818362522ee8ccd482130dcac777e100d6ad3348367/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYmU0NmU4Zi02MDdmLTRjNWItYTM5MS0zNDU0YTkwNDViZDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvYmJlNDZlOGYtNjA3Zi00YzViLWEzOTEtMzQ1NGE5MDQ1YmQyL0dvdl9TSHV0ZG93bi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="36126278" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the looming government shutdown and Trump&apos;s controversial decision to deploy troops to America&apos;s cities—examining what it really means for the future of freedom, order, and accountability.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Cost of a Shutdown&lt;/strong&gt; – Service members and essential workers could go unpaid, and critical programs might grind to a halt.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Hidden Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt; – Could Trump be using this moment to permanently shrink the bloated federal bureaucracy? Non-essential jobs and programs might finally face the axe.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Democrats on Defense&lt;/strong&gt; – With no power and no leverage, Democrats have little ground to stand on in negotiations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Troops in the Cities&lt;/strong&gt; – As chaos grows in America&apos;s urban centers, Trump sends in the military. But should we cheer or worry?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Broken Cities, Broken System&lt;/strong&gt; – The left&apos;s policies—funded by elites like George Soros—have turned great cities into lawless zones. And when citizens fight back, like Daniel Penny or Kyle Rittenhouse, they&apos;re the ones prosecuted.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Real Message&lt;/strong&gt; – The government wants us dependent, not self-reliant. It&apos;s time to reclaim our right to protect ourselves.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/bbe46e8f-607f-4c5b-a391-3454a9045bd2/Logo_2k_x_2k-20251005-jse4xvpdu3.png"/><itunes:title>Government Shutdown and Why It&apos;s A Good Thing</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Election Postmortem]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today, we take an in-depth look at the key reasons behind Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 presidential election. From policy failures on issues like immigration, economic challenges, and public safety, to strategic missteps in her campaign messaging and outreach, we leave no stone unturned. We analyze how her vice presidential record influenced public trust and discuss why her leadership image failed to inspire confidence among American voters. Plus, we compare her approach to that of her winning opponent, exploring how alternative policies attracted voter support. Join us as we break down what Harris's loss means for the Democratic Party and future election strategies. </p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/election-postmortem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bee8ca4c-1798-49df-9344-c4a77e099145</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/835bdc6111a521175cd44a510bec4fb39f70fd5eb3755f648a46ffd759aba3c7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3OGQwNjUxOS0yYzU1LTQ5MTgtOTQ2Ni1lZDI0ZGE4ZjBiMDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvNzhkMDY1MTktMmM1NS00OTE4LTk0NjYtZWQyNGRhOGYwYjA1L1Bvc3Rtb3J0ZW0ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="126789266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Today, we take an in-depth look at the key reasons behind Kamala Harris&apos;s defeat in the 2024 presidential election. From policy failures on issues like immigration, economic challenges, and public safety, to strategic missteps in her campaign messaging and outreach, we leave no stone unturned. We analyze how her vice presidential record influenced public trust and discuss why her leadership image failed to inspire confidence among American voters. Plus, we compare her approach to that of her winning opponent, exploring how alternative policies attracted voter support. Join us as we break down what Harris&apos;s loss means for the Democratic Party and future election strategies. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:28:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Election Postmortem</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venezuela Invasion Response]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down the dramatic U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the immediate international and domestic reactions, and what it means for American power and global order.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Maduro's Capture:</strong> The United States executed a major military strike to remove Nicolás Maduro from power and bring him to the U.S. to face charges—including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking—marking a historic and controversial intervention. </p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Venezuelan Government Response:</strong> Officials denounce the operation as a "brutal act of aggression," calling for resistance and international condemnation while interim leadership consolidates control amid repression and unrest. </p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Global Reaction:</strong> World leaders and institutions are sharply divided—Russia, China, and others condemn the U.S. action as a violation of sovereignty, while some Western officials cautiously frame it as an opportunity for democratic transition. </p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/venezuela-invasion-response</link><guid isPermaLink="false">616fc5e4-0647-4205-bae8-4f30a1711a33</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0ab332a322d8f2d520dcc2e60ffea2633541e8d0d1946f119b71673a290d955c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYzViYWMyNS02NzM1LTRjZjktYjQ0YS04MmM1NDU3NGExN2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvY2M1YmFjMjUtNjczNS00Y2Y5LWI0NGEtODJjNTQ1NzRhMTdiL3ZlbmV6dWVsYV9yZXNwb25zZS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="38072414" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down the dramatic U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the immediate international and domestic reactions, and what it means for American power and global order.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maduro&apos;s Capture:&lt;/strong&gt; The United States executed a major military strike to remove Nicolás Maduro from power and bring him to the U.S. to face charges—including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking—marking a historic and controversial intervention. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Venezuelan Government Response:&lt;/strong&gt; Officials denounce the operation as a &quot;brutal act of aggression,&quot; calling for resistance and international condemnation while interim leadership consolidates control amid repression and unrest. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Global Reaction:&lt;/strong&gt; World leaders and institutions are sharply divided—Russia, China, and others condemn the U.S. action as a violation of sovereignty, while some Western officials cautiously frame it as an opportunity for democratic transition. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/cc5bac25-6735-4cf9-b44a-82c54574a17b/Logo_2k_x_2k-20260106-g3iygaml7i.png"/><itunes:title>Venezuela Invasion Response</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Showdown Down With The Senate WC #12]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we cover the fiery showdown as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes on the Senate during his intense confirmation hearing.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Truth vs. Politics:</strong> How RFK Jr. held his ground against fierce questioning.</li> <li><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong> The moments that left Senators stunned.</li> <li><strong>What's Next:</strong> How this hearing could shape his political future.</li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/rfk-showdown-down-with-the-senate-wc-12</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f2380ead-079a-4f93-8c27-410d786aa83f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/37f45762b12645ad5baddd027b83c49d7c3a5a68f53a2a39c7c8dc1037830ef9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkODg4ZjRjMi01MTFiLTQzYWMtYjQ2OC02MzUyNTBmOWIyYmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZDg4OGY0YzItNTExYi00M2FjLWI0NjgtNjM1MjUwZjliMmJjL3Jmay5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="43504534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we cover the fiery showdown as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes on the Senate during his intense confirmation hearing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Truth vs. Politics:&lt;/strong&gt; How RFK Jr. held his ground against fierce questioning.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt; The moments that left Senators stunned.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&apos;s Next:&lt;/strong&gt; How this hearing could shape his political future.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/d888f4c2-511b-43ac-b468-635250f9b2bc/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250131-cwwnu1b4vw.png"/><itunes:title>RFK Showdown Down With The Senate WC #12</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsom Vs Walz Stupid Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we dissect the revealing conversation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Newsom's podcast, highlighting the Democratic Party's internal struggles and disconnect with voters.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Democrats Losing Male Voters:</strong> <span>Newsom and Walz discuss the party's failure to resonate with male voters, acknowledging that their brand of populism isn't connecting.</span> ​</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Identity Crisis:</strong> <span>The governors' conversation exposes the broader identity crisis within the Democratic Party, as they grapple with internal divisions and a lack of clear direction.</span> ​</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Public Perception:</strong> <span>The podcast highlights how Democratic leaders are perceived as out of touch, struggling to present a unified and authentic message to the electorate.</span> ​</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/newsom-vs-walz-stupid-competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9b79c0a7-7fa3-4e9b-be68-f038b6020c7e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5a82bea0c1ad885167d9866c717bea1193436c5022a79256f1c9dbb55233bb17/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlYTg3ZjEyYy1jZjhmLTQ4M2QtOTE4Mi1lYmVmZWNkZWUwZWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZWE4N2YxMmMtY2Y4Zi00ODNkLTkxODItZWJlZmVjZGVlMGVlL25ld3NvbV93YWx6Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="50190498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we dissect the revealing conversation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Newsom&apos;s podcast, highlighting the Democratic Party&apos;s internal struggles and disconnect with voters.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Democrats Losing Male Voters:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Newsom and Walz discuss the party&apos;s failure to resonate with male voters, acknowledging that their brand of populism isn&apos;t connecting.&lt;/span&gt; ​&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Identity Crisis:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;The governors&apos; conversation exposes the broader identity crisis within the Democratic Party, as they grapple with internal divisions and a lack of clear direction.&lt;/span&gt; ​&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Public Perception:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;The podcast highlights how Democratic leaders are perceived as out of touch, struggling to present a unified and authentic message to the electorate.&lt;/span&gt; ​&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/ea87f12c-cf8f-483d-9182-ebefecdee0ee/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250323-gf2mffsgrl.png"/><itunes:title>Newsom Vs Walz Stupid Competition</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Cover-Up In American History]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we uncover the cover-up surrounding Joe Biden's obvious mental decline, cancer diagnosis and the media's role in hiding the truth.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Jake Tapper's Book:</strong> What CNN's own anchor revealed—and what he left out—about Biden's fading capacity.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Decline We All See:</strong> From rambling speeches to confused stares, Biden's cognitive issues are undeniable, yet the press continued to gaslight the public.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Cancer:</strong> Reports swirl about Biden's Cancer Diagnosis and how long his fmaily knew.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Media Complicity:</strong> Why journalists protect Biden at all costs, and how their lies endangers the country.</p> </li> </ul>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/biggest-cover-up-in-american-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fd7d379d-5d68-4395-b2b9-99e41e37cadd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 16:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/29acc5e9eed3166b1ce3e484e844fa4961af35b83ece018bf7469993964569b8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMGJmZjdlZC00NzY0LTQ3NzgtYWJhNS1hYTZmNjE0NzRmNjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZjBiZmY3ZWQtNDc2NC00Nzc4LWFiYTUtYWE2ZjYxNDc0ZjY3L0JpZGVuXzUuMTkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="54597589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we uncover the cover-up surrounding Joe Biden&apos;s obvious mental decline, cancer diagnosis and the media&apos;s role in hiding the truth.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jake Tapper&apos;s Book:&lt;/strong&gt; What CNN&apos;s own anchor revealed—and what he left out—about Biden&apos;s fading capacity.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Decline We All See:&lt;/strong&gt; From rambling speeches to confused stares, Biden&apos;s cognitive issues are undeniable, yet the press continued to gaslight the public.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cancer:&lt;/strong&gt; Reports swirl about Biden&apos;s Cancer Diagnosis and how long his fmaily knew.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Media Complicity:&lt;/strong&gt; Why journalists protect Biden at all costs, and how their lies endangers the country.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/f0bff7ed-4764-4778-aba5-aa6f61474f67/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250520-wdj4kt03k8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Biggest Cover-Up In American History</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. vs Iran, How This War Was Sold Overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Derek reacts to the sudden U.S. escalation with Iran under Donald Trump and breaks down what's being claimed about the opening strikes and the killing of senior Iranian leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This isn't play-by-play war coverage. Derek focuses on the story being sold to the public, why the reasons keep shifting, and what it means when a major conflict starts without a clear plan or a clear legal path through Congress.</p> <p> </p> <p>Derek also connects the conflict to Israel–Iran tensions, framing Benjamin Netanyahu as a key driver of escalation, and uses Marco Rubio's explanation as a window into the logic being presented. He warns about blowback, oil and shipping disruption, and the risk that "decapitation" strikes create chaos instead of stability, while arguing that this kind of action can push other countries to seek nuclear deterrence.</p> <p>Key topics</p> <p>- Derek's breakdown of the Trump-Iran strike and U.S. escalation<br /> - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and leadership "decapitation" claims<br /> - Conflicting war justifications and shifting narratives<br /> - Israel-Iran tensions and Benjamin Netanyahu's role<br /> - Marco Rubio's framing and U.S. troop risk<br /> - War powers, Congress, and legal authority<br /> - Blowback risk, instability, and regime change concerns<br /> - Oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, and economic fallout<br /> - Nuclear deterrence incentives and long-term consequences</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/the-us-vs-iran-how-this-war-was-sold-overnight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">780cdf78-029a-4c77-9fa9-0a6d18a76195</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ab68118fa9f437107626e5fa1c9e85257ab9fbe44e2bb7b04cedcbe55f7726ce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZTcwYjEzNi00NWNlLTRjODQtOTQyNC1hNGNhNmY4N2JkZTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZmU3MGIxMzYtNDVjZS00Yzg0LTk0MjQtYTRjYTZmODdiZGU3L0lSQU5fcmVzcG9uc2VfYXVkaW9fLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="45650967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Derek reacts to the sudden U.S. escalation with Iran under Donald Trump and breaks down what&apos;s being claimed about the opening strikes and the killing of senior Iranian leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This isn&apos;t play-by-play war coverage. Derek focuses on the story being sold to the public, why the reasons keep shifting, and what it means when a major conflict starts without a clear plan or a clear legal path through Congress.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Derek also connects the conflict to Israel–Iran tensions, framing Benjamin Netanyahu as a key driver of escalation, and uses Marco Rubio&apos;s explanation as a window into the logic being presented. He warns about blowback, oil and shipping disruption, and the risk that &quot;decapitation&quot; strikes create chaos instead of stability, while arguing that this kind of action can push other countries to seek nuclear deterrence.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Key topics&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;- Derek&apos;s breakdown of the Trump-Iran strike and U.S. escalation&lt;br /&gt; - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and leadership &quot;decapitation&quot; claims&lt;br /&gt; - Conflicting war justifications and shifting narratives&lt;br /&gt; - Israel-Iran tensions and Benjamin Netanyahu&apos;s role&lt;br /&gt; - Marco Rubio&apos;s framing and U.S. troop risk&lt;br /&gt; - War powers, Congress, and legal authority&lt;br /&gt; - Blowback risk, instability, and regime change concerns&lt;br /&gt; - Oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, and economic fallout&lt;br /&gt; - Nuclear deterrence incentives and long-term consequences&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>The U.S. vs Iran, How This War Was Sold Overnight</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel-Gaza War OVER]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this hard-hitting episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we break down how President Donald Trump just <em>ended</em> the Gaza War and forced both sides to the table. While the media downplays it, history may remember it as one of the boldest foreign policy moves of his presidency.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Trump's Peace Through Power:</strong> Trump made the Gaza War his personal project and strong-armed both sides into agreement — no endless negotiations, no foreign entanglements, just results.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Nobel Moment:</strong> This marks the <em>eighth war</em> ended under Trump's leadership — yet the same establishment that gave Obama a Nobel for doing nothing won't even acknowledge it.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Follow the Money:</strong> A new report shows Israel received <strong>$21.7 billion</strong> since the war began — nearly the same cost as Trump's proposed border wall. And now Washington wants <em>you</em> to pay for Gaza's reconstruction.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Portland in Flames (Again):</strong> While Trump brings peace abroad, chaos reigns at home. Antifa mobs in Portland are shutting down streets as Trump sends in the National Guard to protect ICE from lawless mobs.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Intentional Instability:</strong> The left's double standard is on full display — rioters and criminals go unpunished, while citizens who defend themselves are prosecuted. The chaos isn't a bug; it's the plan.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Trump restores order abroad while the Left sows chaos here at home.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/israel-gaza-war-over</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8c8a1ed4-b61f-442b-b7ec-48742f791005</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:28:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/70945134e82b37ffa0f1567aad1b81bb76d57b2f03268580d6727528563ca7db/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZTkwZjExZi1hZWE4LTQyNzMtYjJiYi0zNDZiN2Y3NDgxYjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZmU5MGYxMWYtYWVhOC00MjczLWIyYmItMzQ2YjdmNzQ4MWIwL0lzcmFlbC1HYXphX1dhcl9PVkVSLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="40998840" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this hard-hitting episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we break down how President Donald Trump just &lt;em&gt;ended&lt;/em&gt; the Gaza War and forced both sides to the table. While the media downplays it, history may remember it as one of the boldest foreign policy moves of his presidency.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trump&apos;s Peace Through Power:&lt;/strong&gt; Trump made the Gaza War his personal project and strong-armed both sides into agreement — no endless negotiations, no foreign entanglements, just results.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Nobel Moment:&lt;/strong&gt; This marks the &lt;em&gt;eighth war&lt;/em&gt; ended under Trump&apos;s leadership — yet the same establishment that gave Obama a Nobel for doing nothing won&apos;t even acknowledge it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow the Money:&lt;/strong&gt; A new report shows Israel received &lt;strong&gt;$21.7 billion&lt;/strong&gt; since the war began — nearly the same cost as Trump&apos;s proposed border wall. And now Washington wants &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; to pay for Gaza&apos;s reconstruction.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Portland in Flames (Again):&lt;/strong&gt; While Trump brings peace abroad, chaos reigns at home. Antifa mobs in Portland are shutting down streets as Trump sends in the National Guard to protect ICE from lawless mobs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Intentional Instability:&lt;/strong&gt; The left&apos;s double standard is on full display — rioters and criminals go unpunished, while citizens who defend themselves are prosecuted. The chaos isn&apos;t a bug; it&apos;s the plan.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Trump restores order abroad while the Left sows chaos here at home.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/fe90f11f-aea8-4273-b2bb-346b7f7481b0/Logo_2k_x_2k-20251010-eflouc5h49.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Israel-Gaza War OVER</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Student Loan Ponzi Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Western Conservative</em>, we expose how the college loan system isn't about helping students—it's about cementing leftist power, laundering money through academia, and creating a permanent ruling class.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>The Scheme Unveiled:</strong> How government-backed loans fuel skyrocketing tuition while guaranteeing cash flow to bloated, left-leaning universities.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Ideology Over Education:</strong> Students go into debt while professors push progressive politics, not practical skills.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Money Laundering 101:</strong> Taxpayer dollars flow from Washington to universities, then into leftist institutions, campaigns, and causes.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Debt as Control:</strong> Crushing student debt ensures young Americans stay dependent—and voting accordingly.</p> </li> </ul> <p>It's not a broken system. It's working exactly as the elites designed it.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/the-student-loan-scam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b1394572-cb03-4c3f-8622-cd786fb14ec4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a1c5e3a9b0c9c4bd5e2f0a8051861bdf847c7457ed8a6689db27c7746e661bc6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYTBjMjdlYy03NThiLTQ0MDctOWRiYy02Mzc1MGE4MjMzMGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvY2EwYzI3ZWMtNzU4Yi00NDA3LTlkYmMtNjM3NTBhODIzMzBhL2NvbGxlZ2Vfc2NhbTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="46412459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Western Conservative&lt;/em&gt;, we expose how the college loan system isn&apos;t about helping students—it&apos;s about cementing leftist power, laundering money through academia, and creating a permanent ruling class.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Scheme Unveiled:&lt;/strong&gt; How government-backed loans fuel skyrocketing tuition while guaranteeing cash flow to bloated, left-leaning universities.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ideology Over Education:&lt;/strong&gt; Students go into debt while professors push progressive politics, not practical skills.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Money Laundering 101:&lt;/strong&gt; Taxpayer dollars flow from Washington to universities, then into leftist institutions, campaigns, and causes.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Debt as Control:&lt;/strong&gt; Crushing student debt ensures young Americans stay dependent—and voting accordingly.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;It&apos;s not a broken system. It&apos;s working exactly as the elites designed it.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/episodes/ca0c27ec-758b-4407-9dbc-63750a82330a/Logo_2k_x_2k-20250808-qgdfmq95bw.png"/><itunes:title>The Student Loan Ponzi Scheme</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthright Citizenship should be ABOLISHED]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down one of the most controversial issues in America today, birthright citizenship. We talk about the current Supreme Court case and why this debate is coming back into focus. The question is simple but powerful, should being born on U.S. soil automatically make someone a citizen?</p> <p>We go deeper into the 14th Amendment and what it was originally meant for. We also look at how it is being interpreted today and why some believe it is being used in ways that were never intended. This leads to a bigger conversation about immigration, government responsibility, and the long-term impact on the country.</p> <p>We also react to arguments from the Supreme Court and discuss what this could mean moving forward. This is not just about policy, it is about identity, law, and the future direction of the United States.</p> <p>Tune in if you want to understand the real debate behind birthright citizenship and what could change next.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/birthright-citizenship-should-be-abolished</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2e4a7982-b7f8-485e-b859-2b3f169d8402</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/46466e60a731e23e7cbb7a0b5fc1e2e4dae58d4c2064a2797c3dca20fadefbef/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMzczNmNkMC05YzNkLTRjMTUtYmU2OC00MWNlM2M5YjhlOGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvMDM3MzZjZDAtOWMzZC00YzE1LWJlNjgtNDFjZTNjOWI4ZThmL1dDXy1fNC0xX2VwaXNvZGUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="30885535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down one of the most controversial issues in America today, birthright citizenship. We talk about the current Supreme Court case and why this debate is coming back into focus. The question is simple but powerful, should being born on U.S. soil automatically make someone a citizen?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We go deeper into the 14th Amendment and what it was originally meant for. We also look at how it is being interpreted today and why some believe it is being used in ways that were never intended. This leads to a bigger conversation about immigration, government responsibility, and the long-term impact on the country.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also react to arguments from the Supreme Court and discuss what this could mean moving forward. This is not just about policy, it is about identity, law, and the future direction of the United States.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tune in if you want to understand the real debate behind birthright citizenship and what could change next.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Birthright Citizenship should be ABOLISHED</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Modern Democracy Made Us Less Free? Surveillance, State Power, and the Fall of Liberty]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we unpack a controversial question: are people today actually more free than those who lived under kings and empires? The conversation challenges the common belief that voting alone equals freedom and argues that older monarchies often had far less power to control daily life than modern governments do. From weak state reach in the 1700s to the growing power of modern surveillance, this episode looks at how control works in practice, not just in theory.<br /> <br /></p> <p>We also trace the political shift that came with the Enlightenment, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. The episode explores how ideas about God-given rights, self-government, and limits on state power reshaped the West, and why the founding vision of America was centered on government protecting rights rather than granting them. It also revisits the meaning of no taxation without representation and argues that the real conflict was with illegitimate political power, not just monarchy itself.<br /> <br /></p> <p>From there, the conversation turns to the present. The episode argues that wars, economic crises, and pandemics have steadily expanded government power, while bureaucracy, censorship, and surveillance have weakened liberty across the West. It connects this trend to rising populism, distrust in institutions, and growing concern that modern democracies are drifting toward a more authoritarian future. Tune in for a sharp discussion on liberty, government overreach, and whether the modern world is as free as it claims to be.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/has-modern-democracy-made-us-less-free-surveillance-state-power-and-the-fall-of-liberty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bfc58b7a-aa9c-4466-bc9c-8feee952082c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:54:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b55f1985ba3ba90e66b6cdace693cf483964b245e9917d71881d6e5288843148/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ODQwYjM0Zi1hOTVkLTQxODQtYmIwYy1mOWExNzEyYjQwYWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvODg0MGIzNGYtYTk1ZC00MTg0LWJiMGMtZjlhMTcxMmI0MGFmL1dDXy1fTWFyY2hfMjZ0aF9FUC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="27665347" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack a controversial question: are people today actually more free than those who lived under kings and empires? The conversation challenges the common belief that voting alone equals freedom and argues that older monarchies often had far less power to control daily life than modern governments do. From weak state reach in the 1700s to the growing power of modern surveillance, this episode looks at how control works in practice, not just in theory.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also trace the political shift that came with the Enlightenment, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. The episode explores how ideas about God-given rights, self-government, and limits on state power reshaped the West, and why the founding vision of America was centered on government protecting rights rather than granting them. It also revisits the meaning of no taxation without representation and argues that the real conflict was with illegitimate political power, not just monarchy itself.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;From there, the conversation turns to the present. The episode argues that wars, economic crises, and pandemics have steadily expanded government power, while bureaucracy, censorship, and surveillance have weakened liberty across the West. It connects this trend to rising populism, distrust in institutions, and growing concern that modern democracies are drifting toward a more authoritarian future. Tune in for a sharp discussion on liberty, government overreach, and whether the modern world is as free as it claims to be.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Has Modern Democracy Made Us Less Free? Surveillance, State Power, and the Fall of Liberty</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Blockades Iran and Why Taxes are Theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when political theater collides with war, weak leadership, and a government that keeps taking more from its own people? In this episode, we break down Trump's bizarre latest image controversy, the growing chaos around Iran, and why the so-called wins being sold to the public do not match reality. From the Strait of Hormuz to the failure of regime change, this episode looks at how foreign policy mistakes keep getting dressed up as success.</p> <p>We also get into the deeper issue behind all of it, government power without accountability. After covering the mess overseas, the episode shifts into the tax burden Americans deal with every year, from income tax and sales tax to property tax, gas tax, and more. The bigger point is simple. Americans are being squeezed from every angle while being told it is normal. This is a blunt conversation about war, propaganda, taxation, and the cost of letting political failure go unchecked.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/the-iran-mess-trumps-biggest-blunder-and-why-taxes-feel-like-theft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7ad8ac9f-6eb4-4432-97c8-927b7638872e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:41:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/aa051b1307d71708cca11753e728216386ee3bd8a599b6d16d4a3ed109bf1892/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YmIyZTYwYS04OWM0LTRlNjEtODM0NS1mNzM0NDgzNmIzYmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvN2JiMmU2MGEtODljNC00ZTYxLTgzNDUtZjczNDQ4MzZiM2JlL1dDXy1fNC0xN19lcGlzb2RlLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="35361042" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when political theater collides with war, weak leadership, and a government that keeps taking more from its own people? In this episode, we break down Trump&apos;s bizarre latest image controversy, the growing chaos around Iran, and why the so-called wins being sold to the public do not match reality. From the Strait of Hormuz to the failure of regime change, this episode looks at how foreign policy mistakes keep getting dressed up as success.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also get into the deeper issue behind all of it, government power without accountability. After covering the mess overseas, the episode shifts into the tax burden Americans deal with every year, from income tax and sales tax to property tax, gas tax, and more. The bigger point is simple. Americans are being squeezed from every angle while being told it is normal. This is a blunt conversation about war, propaganda, taxation, and the cost of letting political failure go unchecked.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Trump Blockades Iran and Why Taxes are Theft</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Spotify Dude & Political Candidate Said WHAT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we react to two clips that say a lot about where the culture war is right now. First, we break down a commentator's claim that trans athletes in women's sports are not a real issue because the numbers are small. We explain why that argument falls apart fast, especially when fairness, safety, scholarships, and competition are all on the line.</p> <p>We also react to Betty Yee's appearance on Piers Morgan and unpack what her answers reveal about California politics today. From women's sports to political messaging, this episode looks at how far the conversation has moved from common sense and why more people are pushing back.</p> <p>If you are tired of media spin, political doublespeak, and leaders who refuse to say what is obvious, this episode is for you. Tune in for a blunt conversation on fairness, truth, California leadership, and the cultural issues that are shaping the country.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/this-spotify-dude-political-candidate-said-what</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0ed2d946-350a-46cd-b641-6776e0b5def3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/feb3dca3f9a54b230db16eb66f17977f1a5f87c931b37b284090bb4fdf7a214f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyOWY3ZTkzMy0yMTBhLTQwMTgtYjc2NC1jYjY0OTE1ZGRmZGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvMjlmN2U5MzMtMjEwYS00MDE4LWI3NjQtY2I2NDkxNWRkZmRlL1dDXy1fMy0zMV9lcGlzb2RlLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="31279670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we react to two clips that say a lot about where the culture war is right now. First, we break down a commentator&apos;s claim that trans athletes in women&apos;s sports are not a real issue because the numbers are small. We explain why that argument falls apart fast, especially when fairness, safety, scholarships, and competition are all on the line.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also react to Betty Yee&apos;s appearance on Piers Morgan and unpack what her answers reveal about California politics today. From women&apos;s sports to political messaging, this episode looks at how far the conversation has moved from common sense and why more people are pushing back.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you are tired of media spin, political doublespeak, and leaders who refuse to say what is obvious, this episode is for you. Tune in for a blunt conversation on fairness, truth, California leadership, and the cultural issues that are shaping the country.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>This Spotify Dude &amp; Political Candidate Said WHAT?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Graham, Jake Lang, and the America First Betrayal]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Western Conservatives, we break down two major stories that point to a bigger issue in American politics: loyalty. First, we cover the attempted terrorist attack tied to a protest outside Gracie Mansion involving Jake Lang, the response from Mondami, and the viral Walter Masterson moment that sparked intense debate online. The episode looks at how the media, political figures, and activists frame these events, and why that framing matters.</p> <p>We also dig into Lindsey Graham's remarks on Israel, the backlash from anti-war conservatives, and the growing divide inside the American right over foreign policy, immigration, and national identity. This episode is a direct look at populism, political loyalty, immigration, terrorism, and whether today's leaders still put America first.</p> <p>If you care about conservative politics, nationalism, immigration policy, foreign policy, and the future of the populist movement, this episode brings together the stories, reactions, and arguments shaping the conversation right now.</p>]]></description><link>https://e9ae0b68-03bd-490c-9d24-0ef35b02be9c.libsyn.com/lindsey-graham-jake-lang-and-the-america-first-betrayal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ef5b94a-9d98-47be-8591-25e7a841940e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[WC Media]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/46d4ca30a4234138d291bd90c5300a452751d49bae810ca9d0b65636897ac9aa/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNTI4MTAwMi1hM2RjLTQwZDItOTQ2OS01ZTFhZTNjZGQxY2QiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUyN2UzN2JjYmExZjdjNDI4YjkxOWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iYzZmMGQ3Yy0zMTZlLTQ5ZDMtODIzYy05MmYxMjRhZGM4YWQvZXBpc29kZXMvZDUyODEwMDItYTNkYy00MGQyLTk0NjktNWUxYWUzY2RkMWNkL01hcmNoXzE2X2VwaXNvZGVfLV9XZXN0ZXJuX0NvbnNlcnZhdGl2ZXMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="21927860" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Western Conservatives, we break down two major stories that point to a bigger issue in American politics: loyalty. First, we cover the attempted terrorist attack tied to a protest outside Gracie Mansion involving Jake Lang, the response from Mondami, and the viral Walter Masterson moment that sparked intense debate online. The episode looks at how the media, political figures, and activists frame these events, and why that framing matters.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also dig into Lindsey Graham&apos;s remarks on Israel, the backlash from anti-war conservatives, and the growing divide inside the American right over foreign policy, immigration, and national identity. This episode is a direct look at populism, political loyalty, immigration, terrorism, and whether today&apos;s leaders still put America first.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you care about conservative politics, nationalism, immigration policy, foreign policy, and the future of the populist movement, this episode brings together the stories, reactions, and arguments shaping the conversation right now.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/bc6f0d7c-316e-49d3-823c-92f124adc8ad/wc_logo_3k.png"/><itunes:title>Lindsey Graham, Jake Lang, and the America First Betrayal</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>