Data and Dissonance

Labor Day used to be about honoring the American worker — the men and women with calluses on their hands, sweat on their brow, and pride in their work. Today? It’s politicians marching in parades for photo ops, unions funneling cash into politics, and influencers calling TikTok dances “work.”

In this episode, the Data & Dissonance crew roasts what Labor Day has become. Brian lights up the grill with a MAGA take on fake solidarit...

This week on Data & Dissonance, we serve up a full Friday plate. First, the Cracker Barrel saga heats up as Uncle Herschel strikes back—did nostalgia win, or did corporate panic save the day? Then, we go global with BRICS expansion and the growing challenge to the U.S. dollar—what does it mean for America’s future? Add in the Patriot Minute, Rachel’s Red Pill, Brian’s MAGA Fire, Daniel’s Conspiracy Board, and Skylar’s Soapbox, ...

CDC: Cancelled

The Centers for Disease Control just imploded. Top officials resigned after clashes with Trump’s Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s vowing to shake up the agency. Supporters call it long-overdue reform, critics call it sabotage—and Americans are left wondering who to trust.

In this episode of Data & Dissonance, the crew asks:

• Is this accountability or just revenge politics?

• Can the CDC ever rebuild pu...

Uncle Herschel Strikes Back

Cracker Barrel tried to “modernize” its logo—ditching the old country-store charm for a bland, corporate design. The backlash was instant, Trump piled on, and within days the company caved, bringing back Uncle Herschel and the heritage look fans actually love.

In this episode of Data & Dissonance, the crew dives deep:

• Was this a win for tradition, or just corporate panic?

• Is nostalgia now a front lin...

Nancy Mace built her career as a moderate — but now she’s running for governor of South Carolina as a full-blown MAGA firebrand. Anti-trans rhetoric, anti-woke slogans, and a brand new identity designed to win the culture war.

On this episode of Data & Dissonance, Artie, Brian, Daniel, Rachel, and Skylar ask: is Nancy Mace’s reinvention conviction, opportunism, or just another political costume change? And yes, Brian coins a new...

Cracker Barrel swapped its iconic logo, and America lost its mind. In less than 24 hours, the company shed nearly $100 million in value, conservatives called it a woke betrayal, liberals mocked the bland design, and the media turned biscuits into a battleground. On this episode of Data & Dissonance, Artie, Brian, Daniel, Rachel, and Skylar break down the backlash: tradition vs. progress, nostalgia vs. modernization, and why a r...

From the halls of the Smithsonian to the chaos of a wrestling ring, this week’s episode is all about culture, power, and spectacle. Trump’s clash with the Smithsonian over ‘anti-American ideology’ sparks debate on history and patriotism, while his promise to patrol D.C. with the National Guard has critics screaming ‘authoritarian cosplay.’ Meanwhile, WWE and AEW throw down in a streaming-era steel cage match, reminding us that capi...

Texas is redrawing the map—literally—and the political fallout could reshape Congress for years to come. With Trump backing new GOP-friendly districts and Democrats crying “threat to democracy,” the Lone Star State has become ground zero for America’s next political war. On today’s episode, the panel breaks it down: strategy, risk, backlash, and what it all means for the future of the conservative movement.

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This Wednesday, Data & Dissonance takes on two power plays reshaping America’s future. First, Oklahoma’s new “America First” teacher vetting policy — a cultural flashpoint that raises the stakes on who shapes classrooms, curriculums, and young minds. Then we pivot to Washington, where Trump’s nomination of economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts truth, numbers, and federal power in the spotlight.

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The crew dives into the $67M Newsmax defamation settlement and the uproar over Project 2025 — two stories shaking up the conservative world. Expect laughs, roasts, and strong takes as Brian, Rachel, Daniel, and Skylar clash over media hypocrisy, government blueprints, and what it all means for America’s future.

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Trump, Putin, and a Federal Takeover of DC
This episode dives headfirst into the chaos: Trump flexes federal muscle in DC while Putin rattles the globe with his latest move. The panel pulls no punches—Brian goes full MAGA fire, Rachel brings independent logic with sharp edges, Daniel threads t...

The Friday Flash Fire is here — and we’re not holding back. From 27 Democrats tripping over an indecent exposure bill in Colorado, to backroom foreign deals that smell worse than week-old fish, we break down the five biggest fights for power this week. Daniel brings the conspiracies, Brian fuels the MAGA fire, Rachel hits you with the Red Pill reality check, and our special guest Bill from Brentwood adds his signature bite. We’re t...

In tonight’s episode, we pull no punches on two of the week’s most controversial stories. First, we dig into the political revival of conversion therapy—how lawmakers are framing it as “religious liberty” and “free speech,” and why critics call it state-sponsored harm. Then, we expose the growing claims of a “shadow bureaucracy” operating inside red states, quietly pushing blue-state policies without voter approval. Expect fiery de...

"Washington, D.C. is under federal control as President Trump invokes the Home Rule Act and deploys 800 National Guard troops to take back the streets — a move praised by some as a long-overdue cleanup and slammed by others as authoritarian overreach. Meanwhile, in Alaska, Trump’s upcoming face-to-face with Vladimir Putin puts the fate of nearly 19,500 kidnapped Ukrainian children on the line.

Brian, Rachel, and Daniel join Art...

President Trump just pulled a double power play — federalizing the D.C. Metro Police with Attorney General Pam Bondi at the helm and deploying 800 National Guard troops, while also replacing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief with Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni. Supporters call it decisive leadership. Critics scream overreach. We break down the facts, the optics, and the bigger strategy at play. Plus, today’s Patriot M...

Truth Social’s Rogue Robot & Vance’s Ukraine Bombshell

An AI chatbot on Trump’s own platform is going rogue—fact‑checking the boss and even praising Obama—while Vice President JD Vance signals it’s time to shut down America’s Ukraine war tab. Artie and the panel tear into both stories with unfiltered analysis, razor‑sharp humor, and Monday energy. Brian brings the MAGA fire, Daniel spins the conspiracy web, and Rachel keeps the ...

This week on Data & Dissonance, we pull no punches. President Trump’s new executive order puts federal banking regulators on notice to stop the quiet “debanking” of conservatives, firearms dealers, and other politically inconvenient businesses. In Texas, Democrats ditch the state to block redistricting—and then pass the hat for donations from a Chicago hotel lobby. And in South Carolina, Nancy Mace pivots hard right in her bid ...

Trump’s not waiting for the White House to warm up—he’s already rewriting the rules. In this episode, we break down his 100% semiconductor tariff aimed at reshoring the tech industry, plus his threat to deploy the National Guard in D.C. after a viral street attack rocked the nation. Add in rumors of a Putin summit, and you’ve got a full-blown power pivot happening in real time.

Brian, Rachel, and Daniel join Artie to unpack the poli...

Adam Schiff built his career on drama, deception, and cameras—but now that the spotlight’s on him, the script has changed. In this episode, the Data & Dissonance crew unpacks the federal criminal probe targeting Schiff’s alleged mortgage fraud and what it says about selective justice in D.C. Then we dive into the sealed grand jury transcripts from Ghislaine Maxwell’s case—and ask why elite secrets still get VIP treatment long a...