<?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"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth News Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth News Podcast is an independent commentary show that cuts through headlines, official narratives, and media spin to ask the questions others avoid. Blending current events, investigative analysis, cultural critique, and constitutional perspective, the show challenges audiences to think critically about power, policy, and accountability. Episodes focus on breaking news, political contradictions, social trends, and historical context—often examining where facts stop, narratives begin, and transparency breaks down. The Brutal Truth isn’t about comfort or consensus; it’s about confronting uncomfortable realities, separating verified information from speculation, and encouraging listeners to question everything they’re told. <br/><br/><a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:07:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7258833.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Denise Gradin]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Denise Gradin]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[1hebrutaltruth1@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7258833.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Denise Gradin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Been sharing the truth for over 30 years. Looking forward to many more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Denise Gradin</itunes:name><itunes:email>1hebrutaltruth1@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="News"/><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Politics"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[If you got a dick, you're not a chick.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>TURN IT UP LOUD!</strong></p><p></p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>Cut the bullshit, spare the lies.</p><p>Biology don’t compromise.</p><p>Chromosomes don’t give a damn</p><p>about your feelings or your plans.</p><p>You can dress up, take the pills,</p><p>grow the hair and get the bills.</p><p>But facts stay hard like steel and stone.</p><p>Double X or XY, you’re not alone.</p><p><strong>[Chorus]</strong></p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>No matter how you spin it.</p><p>Put on the makeup, swing the hips.</p><p>Reality still wins it.</p><p>Sports and showers, prison schools,</p><p>you can’t rewrite the rules.</p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>And that’s the goddamn truth.</p><p><strong>[Verse 2]</strong></p><p>They scream compassion, scream inclusion</p><p>while they erase real women’s rights.</p><p>Daughters lose their trophies,</p><p>mothers lose their safe spaces in the night.</p><p>Men in makeup dominating fields</p><p>that girls trained years to win.</p><p>Then cry bigot when we notice.</p><p>That’s not kindness, that’s a sin.</p><p><strong>[Chorus]</strong></p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>No matter how you spin it.</p><p>Put on the makeup, swing the hips.</p><p>Reality still wins it.</p><p>Lockers, bathrooms, record streams,</p><p>stop stealing what ain’t yours.</p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>Biology keeps score.</p><p><strong>[Bridge]</strong></p><p>You can call it hate, you can call it fear,</p><p>but science doesn’t bend to feelings</p><p>or your Twitter tears.</p><p>We protected women for a reason,</p><p>now you throw it in the trash</p><p>for a fetish and a fantasy</p><p>dressed up as progress.</p><p>What a laugh!</p><p><strong>[Chorus]</strong></p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>Screaming from the rooftops.</p><p>No surgery, no pronouns,</p><p>no lies will ever change the facts.</p><p>Fantasy ain’t feeling,</p><p>safety ain’t a costume show.</p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>And everybody knows.</p><p><strong>[Outro]</strong></p><p>Keep pretending, keep demanding,</p><p>watch the backlash grow.</p><p>Truth is savage, truth is simple,</p><p>biology steals the show.</p><p>If you got a dick, you’re not a chick.</p><p>Deal with it.</p><p></p><p>.</p><p></p><p><strong>FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE:</strong></p><p>substack.com/@originalbrutaltruth JULY 2026 The Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Thank you all for subscribing. If you enjoy and feel the information shared here is important, please share it! </p><p>The videos and YouTube channel in general may contain certain copyrighted works that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. All video is for educational purposes only. We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/if-you-got-a-dick-youre-not-a-chick-db2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:209014650</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209014650/b60e9698c20368bba1c1a8e61c7d08e3.mp3" length="3037874" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>190</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/209014650/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Got a Dick, You’re Not a Chick]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A Word of advice. If you get offended easily, then don’t watch the video. </p><p>It’s filled with the TRUTH, which apparently offends people who can’t listen to it. </p><p></p><p>Video arrangement done with Autochune.com</p><p>Song & Lyrics created by D. Gradin</p><p>FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE:</p><p>substack.com/@originalbrutaltruth JULY 2026 The Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a “fair use” of copyrighted content. The videos and YouTube channel in general may contain certain copyrighted works that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. All video is for educational purposes only. We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/if-you-got-a-dick-youre-not-a-chick-ed4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:207098358</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:06:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207098358/78554c12d756dce96bdbb2b4f95ff83d.mp3" length="2771634" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>173</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/207098358/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face Mites Love Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is it true you know when you’re getting old,</p><p>When you can feel the mites on your face fucking?</p><p>Little legs doing the cha-cha on your nose,</p><p>Throwing a full-on orgy while you’re brushing your teeth and cussing.  </p><p>Yeah the demodex are having a rave in my pores,</p><p>Tiny bastards throwing back shots of my sebum,</p><p>They brought the whole family, even the in-laws,</p><p>Now my forehead’s a goddamn mite strip club, son.  </p><p><strong>Chorus:</strong></p><p>Face mites, face mites, having a hell of a time,</p><p>Getting freaky on my wrinkles after nine,</p><p>I used to worry about wrinkles and gray,</p><p>Now I’m just hoping they wipe their feet when they leave my face.</p><p>Face mites, face mites, party in my eyebrows,</p><p>They don’t pay rent but they sure know how to plow,</p><p>When you’re young you get laid, when you’re old you get mite-fucked,</p><p>Welcome to the club, here’s your AARP card, good luck!</p><p>  Verse two, my pillow’s a swingers resort,</p><p>Little mites doing the nasty in my ear wax,</p><p>I woke up scratching like a dog with a flea escort,</p><p>They turned my crow’s feet into a love shack.  </p><p>I tried that tea tree oil, that expensive face cream,</p><p>Tried to evict ‘em with fire and prayer,</p><p>But they’re like tiny strippers high on caffeine,</p><p>Just laughed and kept humping in my nose hair.  </p><p><strong>Chorus:</strong></p><p>Face mites, face mites, having a hell of a time,</p><p>Running train on my laugh lines after wine,</p><p>I used to chase tail, now the tail chases me,</p><p>In microscopic form on my T-zone, you see.  </p><p><strong>Bridge (slow and sad, then explodes):</strong></p><p>They say beauty fades... but the mites stay loyal,</p><p>Through every wrinkle, every liver spot,</p><p>They’re the only ones still trying to oil me,</p><p>In the most disgusting way possible, non-stop...  </p><p><strong>Final Chorus:</strong></p><p>Face mites, face mites, you’re my only fans,</p><p>Throwing microscopic raves all across my lands,</p><p>When you’re young the girls leave, when you’re old the mites remain,</p><p>At least somebody’s still getting some on this wrinkled terrain!  </p><p>Yeah... happy aging, you filthy animal.</p><p>The mites sure are.</p><p><em>Lyrics written by Denise Gradin</em></p><p><em>music created with the Suno.com music program</em></p><p><em>video created with Suno Music Video</em></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/face-mites-love-song</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:204079643</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:18:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204079643/c841d528a9bdcc1b2a76c9386c8b1a89.mp3" length="3183788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>199</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/204079643/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember That Time When Obama Pissed Donald Off...]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Just thought I would drop this lovely docu-shorty… So jam packed with actual energy.  Obama FOFO. </em></strong></p><p>Obama got cocky as hell that night and tried to clown Trump in front of everybody like some weak community organizer punk. Trump never forgot it and now he is in charge smashing that whole fake legacy every single day. Obama looks like a total joke next to a real fighter who just keeps winning no matter what lies they throw at him. </p><p><strong><em>The guy with the sealed records and the spy games on Trump should be sitting in jail right now instead of acting like he mattered.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Obama wrecked healthcare so bad normal people still pay through the nose for crap coverage. He tore up race relations and left a lot of black communities worse off while he played golf and acted smug. </em></strong></p><p>Trump is out here exposing all the fraud and corruption from that era and people see it clear as day. Obama started the crazy hate against Trump and now it just made </p><p><strong>Trump stronger while Obama looks small and evil.</strong></p><p><strong>That one speech dropped the gauntlet and Obama has been getting slapped in the face with reality ever since. Trump is the better man with real results and Obama cannot touch him. You mess with a guy like Trump and years later he ends up running the country while your name gets dragged as one of the most overrated and corrupt leaders we ever had. Trump is having the last laugh big time.</strong></p><p><strong>FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE:</strong></p><p>https://substack.com/@originalbrutaltruth JUNE 2026 The Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a “fair use” of copyrighted content. The videos and YouTube channel in general may contain certain copyrighted works that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. All video is for educational purposes only. We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/remember-that-time-when-obama-pissed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:203328715</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:32:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203328715/d0476862b337e25e4b2d944f6fda13b7.mp3" length="4985136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>312</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/203328715/e3209b1da40f3e152c1ce629a4484744.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth News Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Grip, Dissent, and the Limits of Political Control: Trump, the GOP, and the Iran Question</strong></p><p>Political commentary often treats influence as if it works like a light switch. Either someone controls a party or they do not. But politics rarely behaves that way. The apparent contradiction between headlines claiming President Donald Trump has strengthened his grip on Republicans while also facing resistance over spending and foreign policy reflects a more complicated reality: influence and agreement are not the same thing.</p><p>The defeat of Representative Thomas Massie became a major symbol in that debate. Massie had openly challenged Trump on multiple issues, including executive authority and military policy. Trump backed a challenger, and Massie lost. Many analysts interpreted that outcome as evidence that Republican primary voters still place enormous weight on Trump’s endorsement and that crossing him politically can carry consequences inside the party.</p><p>At the same time, internal disagreement hasn’t disappeared. Recent disputes over spending and war powers show that support inside the Republican coalition is not unlimited. Several Republicans have shown discomfort with military escalation and questions surrounding executive authority. That doesn’t necessarily weaken Trump’s position inside the party base, but it demonstrates that party loyalty and policy unity are separate things.</p><p>The tension becomes more visible when Congress leaves Washington. Some observers argue that congressional recess periods create more room for executive action, especially during fast moving foreign policy events. Constitutionally, Congress retains war powers, appropriations authority, and oversight powers. At the same time, presidents historically maintain broad operational authority in military and national security decisions, particularly during unfolding crises. That tension long predates Trump and remains unresolved across administrations of both parties.</p><p>Concerns about Iran have intensified because of ongoing negotiations and military pressure occurring at the same time. Reports this week described a difficult conversation between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a proposed diplomatic framework intended to reduce fighting and reopen negotiations. Sources described disagreements over timing and strategy rather than a break in the relationship itself.</p><p>Public reporting indicates that the White House has continued sending mixed signals by design. Trump has publicly said diplomacy remains possible while also warning that military pressure could return quickly if negotiations fail. His recent comments suggested that discussions with Iran remain active but fragile.</p><p>Meanwhile, congressional debate over war powers has become increasingly visible. House Republicans recently postponed consideration of a measure that would have limited presidential military authority regarding Iran after concerns emerged about vote counts and internal divisions. Supporters of the resolution argued Congress should reclaim direct oversight. Opponents argued flexibility remains necessary during an active security environment.</p><p>Questions about Israeli influence, presidential authority, and military decision making continue to drive public debate. Some critics argue Washington increasingly reacts to regional events instead of shaping them. Others argue close coordination between the United States and Israel is necessary to deter Iranian escalation and maintain regional stability. Those competing views are now becoming central political arguments rather than fringe discussions.</p><p>The larger takeaway is less dramatic and more consequential. Political control is not the same as political consensus. A leader can dominate endorsements, shape primaries, and still face internal resistance on spending, foreign policy, and constitutional questions. The current moment suggests both dynamics may exist at once. The coming weeks, especially around Iran policy and congressional action, may reveal whether party discipline remains stronger than policy disagreement.</p><p></p><p><strong>Address Links</strong></p><p>https://www.axios.com (Netanyahu-Trump call and Iran updates)</p><p>https://www.foxnews.com (coverage of Massie primary defeat)</p><p>https://www.breitbart.com (Republican reactions to budget and foreign policy)</p><p>https://www.reuters.com (latest on US-Israel-Iran military situation)</p><p>Sharing is Caring!</p><p>@1TheBrutalTruth1 MAY 2026 Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/the-brutal-truth-news-podcast-2b3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:198794082</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:54:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/198794082/c7db7339970c7210d0fb40881153eac3.mp3" length="61062450" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3816</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/198794082/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth News Podcast #4]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I want to thank you all for joining me on another Thursday Podcast of The Brutal Truth.</p><p>I hope I see you all again next Thursday, God willing, with more news that effects us on a daily basis..,</p><p>If you have any opinions or thoughts to any of the features I discussed here on the podcast, by all means, make it known to me either directly on these platforms..</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/124013367625262">Facebook</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.minds.com/thebrutaltruth1/">Minds.com</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://spoutible.com/TheBrutalTruth">Spoutible.com</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://app.parler.com/profile">Parler</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-gradin-39655b242/">LinkedIn</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/denise_gradin">X.com</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://mewe.com/TheBrutalTruth.37/posts">Mewe</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://gab.com/DeniseGradin1">Gab</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/1thebrutaltruth1/">Instagram</a> or right here on Substack.</p><p>Your thoughts and opinions are valuable and I look forward to hearing from you very soon!</p><p>Until then, God Bless you all and keep you safe.... Enjoy my latest song Creation...</p><p> the next time on.. The Brutal Truth News Podcast!</p><p>This is your Host, Denise Gradin signing off.</p><p>Sharing is Caring!</p><p>@1TheBrutalTruth1 MAY 2026 Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/the-brutal-truth-news-podcast-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:197800296</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:09:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197800296/aa05c8da86a69347ae204a322bbc3c60.mp3" length="48812067" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3051</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/197800296/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth News Podcast May 07, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hey Hi all…</p><p>It’s been a long day of recording and editing. I hope you all enjoy the show… Also I have a new song … I think the song would be perfect for an “R” Tim Burton film. It’s something probably right up his alley… </p><p>I’ve gotten complements for my weirdness…</p><p> </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/the-brutal-truth-news-podcast-may</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:196858049</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:31:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196858049/36f0c6a35fd7332eb3f7889b6d0cbd14.mp3" length="82413059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>5151</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/196858049/fec5cdf132b5a164624e2cbc775e008e.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth News Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/the-brutal-truth-news-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:196144672</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:12:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196144672/29a9f66d6b86cc0edf10e7fb4bbab7ce.mp3" length="64798170" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>4050</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/196144672/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recording 2026-04-23 18:12]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/recording-2026-04-23-1812</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:195291882</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:56:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195291882/d4aa1a3d80e84996c6d4c5b86de6922e.mp3" length="65019131" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>4064</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/195291882/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI Probes California’s $10B Question: Where Did The Money Go? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>FBI Probes California’s $10B Question: Where Did The Money Go? — A sharp, 9-minute breakdown of federal reviews into alleged misuse of billions in California public funds, from EDD unemployment losses to homelessness and pandemic-era relief programs. We unpack what the “$10 billion” figure really means, who investigators are targeting, the role of SBA suspensions tied to PPP/EIDL loans, and why taxpayers and voters should demand accountability. No charges against Gov. Newsom so far — but oversight failures and alleged organized schemes have federal agents combing records and bank trails. If this matters to you as a California taxpayer, like and share to spread the facts. #CaliforniaFraud #FBI #GavinNewsom #EDD #PandemicFraud</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/fbi-probes-californias-10b-question</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:187552855</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:52:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187552855/06ccb3ef61a03ca09dffdf7af391d43b.mp3" length="10433293" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>652</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/187552855/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are We in a Cold Civil War? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p> Yes — the Constitution places no wartime exception on impeachment. This 2:20-seconds explainer from The Brutal Truth breaks down constitutional authority, historical precedent, and the political calculus Congress must weigh when national security and accountability collide. Civic-minded voters: understand how impeachment powers work, why wartime restraint is a political choice (not a legal one), and what it means for constitutional checks and balances today. If this quick breakdown helped you, please like and share to spread the facts.</p><p> #Impeachment #Wartime #Constitution #CivicDuty #TheBrutalTruth</p><p>Please Like & Share 😉🪽</p><p>@1TheBrutalTruth1 JAN. 2026 Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/are-we-in-a-cold-civil-war</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:183652564</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:52:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/183652564/750359b8e7b9f241dd371cbd3e1824d5.mp3" length="2241293" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>140</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/183652564/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens When a Society Has Everything Except Meaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Explore how John B. Calhoun’s 1968 “Universe 25” mice experiments and the concept of the “behavioral sink” eerily mirror modern social trends in 2026. This short documentary-style video unpacks breakdowns in social behavior—withdrawal, aggression, declining birth rates, and digital isolation—and asks whether abundance without purpose can destabilize societies from within. Perfect for curious documentary fans interested in sociology, urbanization, mental health, and social collapse. Watch the full 2:10 breakdown, and if it made you think, please like and share to spread the conversation. </p><p>#BehavioralSink #Universe25 #JohnBCalhoun #SocialCollapse #Urbanization #MentalHealth</p><p>Please Like and Share!  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If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-a-society-has-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:183383413</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:11:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/183383413/5486c71c1ac6ba01fd421335bf58261c.mp3" length="3137397" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>196</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/183383413/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Difference Between Dead Water and Dead Zones in the Ocean]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Difference Between Dead Water and Dead Zones in the Ocean</strong></p><p>Explore why “dead water” and “dead zones” are totally different ocean phenomena in this 2-minute explainer from The Brutal Truth. Learn how salinity stratification and hidden internal waves can stall ships despite calm seas, and how nutrient pollution and algae blooms create hypoxic dead zones that suffocate marine life. Perfect for oceanography fans, mariners, and science curious viewers—concise, clear, and backed by real physics and ecology. If you found this helpful, please like and share to spread the science. Watch more from The Brutal Truth for quick, factual explainer videos on ocean science and environmental issues. #DeadWater #DeadZone #Oceanography #Hypoxia #AlgaeBloom</p><p>OUTLINE: </p><p>00:00:00 The Difference Between Dead Water and Dead Zones</p><p>Created with Invideo</p><p>Enjoy Articles <a target="_blank" href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/">https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/</a></p><p>Explore the Website <a target="_blank" href="https://www.the-brutal-truth.net/">https://www.the-brutal-truth.net/</a></p><p>Please Like & Share 😉🪽</p><p>@1TheBrutalTruth1 JAN. 2026 Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/the-difference-between-dead-water</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:183310903</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:29:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/183310903/c6c55f91e5687cdb3231533211186265.mp3" length="2057809" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>129</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/183310903/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now Happening in Europe... Danger is also in America.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A cinematic warning about democratic erosion and what happens when citizens feel ignored on immigration, integration, and public safety. Ignored Votes, Rising Streets unpacks how perceived policy inaction—court rulings, international constraints, mixed law enforcement—can erode civic trust, escalate protests, and normalize street conflict. This briefing presents history-driven risks and a clear path: responsive policy, consistent enforcement, and transparent accountability to defuse unrest before it ruptures society. For policy-minded voters seeking sober analysis of immigration policy, social cohesion, and state legitimacy. If this resonated, please like and share to prompt constructive debate. #Democracy #Immigration #PublicSafety #CivicTrust #PolicyAccountability</p><p></p><p>Please Like & Share 😉🪽</p><p>@1TheBrutalTruth1 DEC. 2025 Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/now-happening-in-europe-danger-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:182529497</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:35:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182529497/f3d6c2dd7a67200e50a76a5319ffe41b.mp3" length="4033502" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>252</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/182529497/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Feed Isn’t Yours]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Can we truly control what we think when algorithms and influential voices constantly sculpt our digital realities? We’ll dissect the insidious mechanisms shaping global narratives, from political discourse to consumer behavior, revealing how subtle manipulations become collective truths and challenge the very notion of independent thought in the hyper-connected world.</p><p>“Ever wonder if your thoughts are truly your own? In an era saturated with digital information, the lines between personal opinion and meticulously crafted narratives are blurring fast. We’re diving deep into how digital platforms subtly shape what you believe, what you buy, and even who you vote for. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about your own mind.”</p><p>Suno Music created by The Brutal Truth  The Algorithm’s Illusion</p><p>Video created with Invideo and Clipchamp</p><p>https://originalbrutaltruth.blogspot.com/2025/12/your-feed-isnt-yours.html </p><p>https://www.the-brutal-truth.net/educational-purposes </p><p></p><p>Please Like & Share 😉🪽</p><p>@1TheBrutalTruth1 DEC. 2025 Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://1hebrutaltruth1.substack.com/p/your-feed-isnt-yours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:182164410</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:33:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182164410/e753c021ff312c99ca086bdf81a8c11d.mp3" length="2491322" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Brutal Truth</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>156</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7258833/post/182164410/63bb59faa907f96bcf9ad43727742040.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>