The Disinfo Detox

Is Mamdani the New Kingmaker? Plus: Trump's Crypto Millions & RFK Jr.’s Left-Hook to Libertarians

Watch: https://youtu.be/QFjpoECb1LA Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: ⁠https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com [https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com]⁠ Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox [https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox]⁠ Learn more at: ⁠https://www.NolanHigdon.com [https://www.NolanHigdon.com]⁠ Nolan Higdon and Ron Placone return for the week of 7/1 to dissect a massive wave of political shakeups, landmark legal shifts, and new financial realities hitting millions of Americans. From the Supreme Court’s latest bombshell ruling to Donald Trump’s massive new crypto windfalls, we peel back the layers on how power, policy, and money are colliding in real time. We break down the sweeping new student loan rules taking effect, the progressive wave continuing to roll through Colorado’s Democratic primaries, and how the establishment is scrambling to adapt. Plus, we look into the shocking leaked audio surrounding RFK Jr.’s true political operations and his battle with the FDA over medical regulations. Inside This Episode: The Birthright Citizenship Ruling: In a monumental legal decision, the Supreme Court has delivered a historic ruling on birthright citizenship, sparking intense dissents from the bench. We analyze what this means for the Constitution and the future of civil rights in America.Source: Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship - AP News The Establishment’s Ass-Whooping Continues: The progressive wave didn't stop in New York. Recent Colorado primary results show a surge of progressive strength, proving that the Democratic establishment’s headache is far from over.Source: Colorado Democratic Primary Results - Axios Denver Mamdani: The Dem’s New Kingmaker?: In the wake of major progressive victories, Vice President Kamala Harris is already reaching out to Zohran Mamdani and pro-Palestinian activists as the party eyes the road to 2028. We look at the data behind this sudden power shift.Source: Harris Reaches Out to Mamdani - Axios RFK Jr.: The Loyal Republican?: Newly leaked audio has exposed RFK Jr.’s covert push against Libertarian candidates, raising major questions about whether he has been helping the Republican party all along. Plus, we look at the double standard in his ongoing fight with FDA scientists over peptide regulations.Source: Leaked Audio Ties RFK Jr. to Anti-Libertarian Push - MSN | RFK Jr. Peptide Debate - NBC News Inside Trump’s Billion-Dollar Crypto Windfall: Financial disclosures reveal that Donald Trump made over a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures during his first year back in office. We break down the massive ethical and political questions surrounding this unprecedented corporate payout.Source: Trump Cryptocurrency Disclosures - CNN Politics Higher Ed Financing: New Student Loan Rules Take Effect: As of July 1st, major new student loan rules are officially live. We break down exactly what borrowers need to know and how these changes will impact higher education financing moving forward.Source: New Student Loan Changes July 1 - CBS News #NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #StudentLoans #RFKJr #SupremeCourt #BirthrightCitizenship #ColoradoPrimary #Mamdani #KamalaHarris #Trump #Cryptocurrency #FDA #Peptides #MediaLiteracy

Fetterman Fumes as the "Dirtbag Left" Surges + Thiel's Secret Society Leaked!

Watch: https://youtu.be/AHdTyiw9S1Y Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: ⁠https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com [https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com]⁠ Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox [https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox]⁠ Learn more at: ⁠https://www.NolanHigdon.com [https://www.NolanHigdon.com]⁠ Nolan Higdon and Ron Placone return for the week of 6/24 to unpack a massive wave of political shakeups, high-level tech leaks, and a shocking legal crackdown on the left. From Donald Trump’s chaotic legislative stunts to a secretive tech billionaire society exposed to the public, we peel back the layers on how power, tech, and the legal system are being weaponized in real time. We break down the historic sudden collapse of the UK government, a progressive surge taking over New York primaries, and a certain Senator's colorful commentary on the state of modern politics. Plus, we look at Hollywood’s shifting landscape through the eyes of Vince Vaughn, and check in on Ron's latest social media dispatch. Inside This Episode: The New Red Scare: ICE Protester Gets 30 Years: In a chilling legal precedent, an immigration protester has been handed a 30-year prison sentence. We analyze how the weaponization of a Trump-era "Antifa Decree" effectively criminalized the distribution of leftist zines in the Prairieland trial, sending shockwaves through activist communities.Source: 'New Red Scare': ICE Protester Gets 30 Years - Common Dreams Trump Nixes Bipartisan Housing Bill: Just as the House gave final approval to a sweeping, bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs for millions of Americans, Donald Trump pulled a dramatic political stunt to tank it. We examine the fallout of this legislative sabotage.Source: Trump Housing Bill Stunt - CNN | House Approves Housing Bill - HuffPost Inside Peter Thiel’s Secretive 'Dialog' Society: A massive data leak has exposed the exclusive, hidden rosters of billionaire Peter Thiel’s ultra-private 'Dialog' society. We dig into who was on that list and what it reveals about the tech elite's closed-door influence on society and surveillance.Source: Leak Exposes Thiel's 'Dialog' Society - WIRED The Fall of Keir Starmer & Global Tech Bans: In a historic geopolitical collapse, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially resigned amid a fierce global backlash over proposed hardline teenage social media bans mirroring policies in France and Australia. We track the breaking updates.Source: UK Social Media Ban - Slate | Keir Starmer Resignation Updates - AP News The 'Dirtbag Left' Sweeps New York: Democratic socialist candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani have utterly swept the New York City Democratic primaries. We look at the data behind the progressive surge—and why a frustrated Senator John Fetterman went viral for warning that "the dirtbag left is surging."Source: Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep NYC - Al Jazeera | Fetterman Commentary - Acyn & MK Raju via X The Hunter Biden Twitter & Hollywood Shift: We dissect the latest viral social media waves surrounding Hunter Biden, react to Ron’s latest take on X, and break down a fascinating clip of Vince Vaughn detailing exactly how Hollywood’s creative industry changed for the worse.Source: Hunter Biden Viral Social Media - Yahoo News | Ron Placone on X: https://x.com/RonPlacone/status/2069819276442357981 [https://x.com/RonPlacone/status/2069819276442357981] | Vince Vaughn Interview - YouTube #NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #ICEProtester #Trump #HousingBill #PeterThiel #DialogSociety #KeirStarmer #SocialMediaBan #Mamdani #Fetterman #HunterBiden #VinceVaughn #MediaLiteracy

The Brutal Truth About the Future of the Democrats with JoJo From Jerzy

Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com [https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com]Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox [https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox]Learn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com [https://www.NolanHigdon.com] In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we break down the current state and future trajectory of the Democratic Party during a high-stakes midterm election cycle. Joining Nolan Higdon is political commentator, digital strategist, and host Joanne Carducci—better known to millions online as JoJo From Jerzy—to cut through the mainstream media narratives, polling anxieties, and the institutional inertia shaping the American left. For years, the Democratic establishment has struggled to connect with voters outside major metropolitan hubs, often relying on outdated media strategies and failing to fully grasp the rising tide of economic populism. Joanne joins Nolan to push past the talking points. We examine recent electoral surprises, the shifting public opinion on foreign policy, and whether the party has truly learned the lessons of the 2024 election or if they are repeating the same mistakes heading into the future. This episode pulls back the curtain on the messaging battles, the new media landscape, and the internal struggle for the soul of the party. Inside This Episode:The Media vs. Reality: Dissecting the latest election results and why the corporate media remains stunned by the power of affordability messages and progressive economic populism. The Midterm Polling Puzzle: Making sense of the tight polling data. Why aren't Democrats holding a commanding lead despite the opposition facing headwinds on inflation, the economy, and immigration? The Shifting Third Rail: Analyzing how criticism of Israel is reshaping Democratic voter dynamics, moving from a political taboo to a major driver of electoral strategy. The New Media Battleground: A critical look at the Democrats' attempts to utilize podcasting and independent digital spaces. Why have prominent figures flamed out, and how are liberal creators matching up against the alternative media landscape? Looking Ahead to 2026 & 2028: Setting expectations for the upcoming midterms and identifying the rising stars and potential frontrunners who will define the future of the party. #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #JoJoFromJerzy #JoanneCarducci #DemocraticParty #Midterms #PoliticalMedia #EconomicPopulism #NewMedia #Podcasting #IndependentJournalism #AmericanPolitics

Havana Syndrome: Sonic Weapons, State Secrets, & Answering the Skeptics | Mark S. Zaid & Brian Karem

Watch: https://youtu.be/Cj6r_aZhuz4 Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox [https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox] Learn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we peel back the layers of one of the most enigmatic national security mysteries of the 21st century: Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI), commonly known as “Havana Syndrome.” Joining Nolan Higdon are national security attorney Mark S. Zaid and veteran journalist Brian James Karem to navigate the intersection of classified intelligence, geopolitical warfare, and the physical reality of targeted energy attacks. For years, government officials and mainstream skeptics have dismissed reports of sudden, debilitating neurological symptoms among U.S. personnel as mass psychogenic illness or environmental anomalies. Zaid, who represents numerous AHI victims, and Karem, who has doggedly covered the administration’s shifting narratives, push past the gaslighting. We examine the chilling possibility that the U.S. and Russia are deploying directed-energy technology against diplomats and intelligence officers. This episode cuts through the official obfuscation to address the evidence, the medical consensus, and the high-stakes battle for accountability. * Defining the Invisible: What exactly is an Anomalous Health Incident (AHI), and why do the symptoms—ranging from vertigo to cognitive decline—defy traditional medical explanations? * The Geopolitical Shadow War: Analyzing reports of Russian involvement in directed-energy strikes and the potential for a new, silent frontier of state-sponsored aggression. * The Skepticism Trap: Why the intelligence community and media have historically sidelined victims, and how institutional inertia obstructs the truth about emerging technological threats. * Evidence vs. Denial: Zaid and Karem break down the credible documentation supporting these claims, contrasting rigorous scientific inquiry with government-sanctioned dismissals. * Accountability in the Dark: What must be done to support those harmed in the line of duty and ensure transparency in an era of asymmetric warfare? #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #HavanaSyndrome #AHI #MarkZaid #BrianKarem #NationalSecurity #DirectedEnergy #IntelligenceCommunity #JournalismEthics #Geopolitics Inside This Episode:

The Spy in the Grocery Aisle: Wegmans & The Military-Retail Industrial Complex | Diego Ramos & Max Jones

Watch: https://youtu.be/mz0iYlQ4x68 Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com [https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com]Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox [https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox]Learn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com [https://www.NolanHigdon.com] In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we blow the whistle on a quiet, unsettling evolution in everyday American life: the corporate-surveillance state disguised as your local grocery store. We sit down with investigative journalists Diego Ramos and Max Jones to unpack their damning exposé, "The Rise of the Military-Retail Industrial Complex," which details how major retail giants are secretly capturing your most sensitive data. When reports surfaced that Wegmans grocery stores were deploying advanced facial recognition technology (FRT) to track and analyze shoppers, the corporation quickly shut down, refusing to disclose the software or the vendors powering their surveillance machine. Ramos and Jones follow the digital trail Wegmans wants hidden, exposing the FRT industry’s deep, lucrative ties to the national security state. We pull back the curtain on how your private biometric data is being collected at checkout lines and aisle displays—leaving your personal information just a knock away from American intelligence agencies. This isn't just about loss prevention; it's the corporate blueprint for total panoptic surveillance. Inside This Episode:The Grocery Store Panopticon: The quiet rollout of facial recognition technology at Wegmans, their wall of corporate silence, and what it means for everyday consumer privacy. The Military-Retail Nexus: Unpacking the shadowy connections between private retail software vendors and the defense and intelligence agencies of the national security state. Biometrics & The Death of Privacy: How companies capture, store, and monetize your unique facial data without your explicit, informed consent. Data Weaponization: The dangerous mechanism by which domestic corporate data collections become a backdoor pipeline for federal intelligence surveillance. Fighting the Surveillance State: How consumers and privacy advocates can push back against the unchecked expansion of corporate-state digital tracking. #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #MilitaryRetailIndustrial Complex #WegmansSurveillance #DiegoRamos #MaxJones #FacialRecognition #CorporateSurveillance #DataPrivacy #JournalismEthics