Mining the Media

Dave and G.K. are joined by intelligence and media expert Lance Fairchok as they examine what they see as the accelerating moral and political unraveling in America. From controversial confrontations surrounding federal enforcement actions in Minneapolis to the role of media, government officials, and public narrative in shaping national outrage, the guys put their finger on what they believe is a deeper spiral facing the republic. Dave sums it up in two words: naked evil — a theme underscored by the show's outro, the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." Be sure to visit www.miningthemedia.com and share the show with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

The guys kick off Season 6 by examining what they see as the modern Democratic Party's defense of brutal attacks on ICE agents, illegal immigration, partial-birth abortion, and a host of other cultural and political flashpoints. Dave simplifies the apparent disparity by laying out what he believes are the two foundational worldviews that guide human thought and action: biblical or satanic. From that lens, the confusion surrounding today's headlines begins to make sense. Before signing off, the team announces a new release schedule — new episodes every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM EST. Please be sure to visit www.miningthemedia.com and share the show with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

Dave and G.K. take on the malfeasance of the American media, exposing its deliberate refusal to report any positive developments connected to Donald Trump—including foster child adoptions and meaningful reductions in prescription drug prices. The guys also break down how Democrats are now burying the 2024 election autopsy, fearing that the truth would do more damage to the party than continued deception. Dave advises listeners to grab a large bucket of popcorn and a two-gallon jug of their favorite soda, because the internal Democrat infighting is about to get lit. They close the episode by laying out a path of patience and restoration, calling for a deliberate return to the biblical foundations that shaped America's two cornerstone documents—the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Be sure to download the final episode of Season 5, visit us at www.miningthemedia.com,  and share the show with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.  

In this episode of Mining the Media, G.K. opens the show by tracking how the cultural left isn't just drifting — it's accelerating into full-scale absurdity. From ideological meltdowns to reality-free policymaking, he lays it all out with his trademark clarity and sharp wit. Then Dave steps in with the hammer of truth, cutting through decades of misinformation about the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. No memes. No spin. Just what the law actually says, what it actually did, and why social media continues to butcher it. And to drive the point home, MTM rides out on the first stanza of Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song — "We come from the land of the ice and snow…" Because when you're dismantling immigration myths, nothing punctuates the moment like Robert Plant's battle cry. Please be sure to visit our website at miningthemedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

You're going to want to buckle your seat belts and cinch those straps a little tighter. The guys kick things off with G.K.'s mental hors d'oeuvres from the brane buffet — starting with the real fight in Ukraine: minerals, money, and the geopolitical power plays nobody in corporate media wants to talk about. They move on to a story you probably didn't hear outside conservative outlets: the U.S. House voting overwhelmingly for a resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism — including 86 Democrats breaking ranks to join Republicans. Lastly, Dave launches into a righteous rant cutting through the nonsensical media squabble between Tucker Carlson and various conservative pundits, exposing the real issue at the heart of the divide — and the only real solution to the mess we're in. Buckle up, folks. This episode pulls no punches. Please visit www.miningthemedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

The guys open with the First Lady and Second Lady's support for new legislation, Fostering the Future, helping foster youth gain opportunity and stability — a rare bipartisan bright spot signed by the President today. Then the conversation lifts off with NASA's successful ESCAPADE Mission launch — an inspiring reminder of American ingenuity when it's firing on all cylinders. From there, Dave turns up the heat with a blistering, biblically grounded comparison between the President's rebuke of Democrats before ending the government shutdown and Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees — the infamous "brood of vipers" moment that called out hypocrisy at its core. G.K. shifts gears, asking Dave about the elite skill set of air traffic controllers, comparing it to the precision of brain surgery. Dave explains how the Obama and Biden Administrations dismantled FAA meritocracy — rejecting over 3,000 qualified candidates in favor of DEI quotas — calling it the number one safety issue in aviation today: not equipment, but manpower. The show closes on a high-octane note as G.K. congratulates Cadillac Motors for entering the world of Formula One racing — a symbol of American innovation roaring back onto the global stage. Please be sure to visit www.miningthemedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors. 

The guys mark the 20th anniversary of Johnny Carson's passing — and the death of late-night entertainment as we knew it. Then they dive into the NBA gambling scandal, the NYC mayoral race, and Maine's Democrat Senate candidate who somehow missed the Nazi tattoo on his arm. They wrap with a hard-hitting "offensive political battle plan" for the Trump Administration to end the government shutdown. 👉 Visit www.miningthemedia.com and share MTM with your friends, family, and fellow truth-seekers.

G.K. and Dave launch this episode with an excerpt from Paul Harvey's timeless 1965 monologue, If I Were the Devil. From there, the guys dig into how far the Democrat Party has fallen — so deranged and devoted to its radical leftist agenda that it can't even bring itself to demand Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones end his campaign after he fantasized about murdering a Republican political opponent. Jones reportedly wrote that if he had only two bullets, one would go to his GOP rival — and he'd have to decide whether Adolf Hitler or Pol Pot deserved the second. The discussion continues as G.K. and Dave expose the Party's moral decay and its refusal to congratulate President Trump on his historic diplomatic success in brokering genuine peace between Israel and Hamas. It's a powerful reminder that Paul Harvey's warning wasn't prophecy — it's reality. 👉 Visit www.miningthemedia.com and share this episode with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors. 🎧 Intro excerpt from Paul Harvey's 1965 monologue "If I Were the Devil," used under Fair Use for commentary and educational discussion.

In this episode, G.K. and Dave unpack an explosive yet important Substack article titled "Even the Left Now Admits We Have a Trans Violence Problem," shared in light of the horrific Michigan church shooting. 🔹 G.K. calls on all good people to live the kind of life most of us are already living — or are fully capable of living — rooted in integrity, responsibility, and courage. 🔹 Dave takes us back to the beginning, giving the biblical foundation for why violence exists by drawing on the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4 — the first recorded act of human violence. Together, they bring cultural clarity and timeless truth to a moment that demands both. 👉 Visit our website at www.miningthemedia.com and share it with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

Almost like going back to the future, the guys to a trip back to where it all started for them. G.K., as he once did with on his old show The Right Balance (TRB), introduces Dave (even using the old intro from TRB) to talk about Dave's new book. The book is titled, Commanding the Heights: Leadership Lessons from Army ATC. Using is excellent interview skills, G.K. has Dave first explain what ATC stands for and then has Dave explain his personal connection as Army Air Traffic Controller and how it molded his leadership style and skills. Dave explains how walking with Christ gave clarity to those experiences, and that the goal was not just to write a memoir, but also a roadmap for leaders. Coming upon is one year anniversary of retiring from active duty and civil military service, Dave wanted to leave a legacy and tie it into our current culture's need for leader with moral courage. At the end, Dave gets a little choked up thanking G.K. for all he has meant to Dave's life, not just the podcast journey, but also their personal friendship. Please be sure to visit our website at www.miningthemedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors. 

The guys welcome back intel analyst and media expert Lance Fairchok to unpack the past 72 hours since the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. G.K. opens with a thought-provoking theory: what began in the 1960s as subtle subliminal messaging to sell products has evolved into a sophisticated art of deception—one now used to radicalize our children. From there, Lance examines the tragic results of that propagandizing, including the disturbing insensitivity and even celebration surrounding the murder of a young and innocent man like Charlie Kirk. Dave brings biblical clarity, sharing passages from 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 and Romans 1:26-32 that expose the demonic deception targeting our children and the diabolical behavior it produces. He closes with a heartfelt statement urging listeners to stand firm with moral clarity and courage in these dark days. 👉 Visit us at www.miningthemedia.com and share this episode with friends, family, and neighbors.

In this episode, G.K. and Dave take a hard look at the Democrat Party's biggest problem: a lack of moral courage. Whether it's bowing to the theatrics of Sandy Cortes (aka Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), ignoring the corruption of dangerous New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, or excusing transgender terrorism, the party is marching down the same road that led the Whigs into political extinction. Dave wraps up with a teaser—an exciting announcement that he and G.K. will reveal at the start of the next episode. Be sure to visit www.miningthemedia.com and share it with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

On this special Labor Day edition of Mining the Media, G.K. and Dave start off with dessert — talking college and NFL football as the season kicks into high gear. From there, the conversation heats up as they tackle international tensions between the United States and Venezuela's illegitimate leader, President Nicolás Maduro. Then the guys switch gears. Dave takes a deep dive into the disturbing defense of the transgender shooter who attacked a Minneapolis Catholic school, pointing out the lunacy of Mayor Jacob Frey's flip-flop on prayer in response. Dave explains that this isn't merely about lust for power or Trump Derangement Syndrome — it's about the Left's worldview. Understanding that worldview is the only way to make sense of their otherwise inexplicable positions. Be sure to visit www.miningthemedia.com and share it with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors!

After a short hiatus while Dave attended his 50th High School Reunion (and took a couple of days to recover), the guys return with a bang! They dive into the predicted demise of the Democrat Party, pointing to surprising voices like Chris Cuomo — son of former New York Governor and Democrat icon Mario Cuomo — and a panic-stricken New York Times article titled "The Death Cycle of the Democratic Party" as the unlikely bearers of bad news. The show closes on a lighter note as G.K., continuing his popular segment "The Musical Meanderings, Memories, and Musings of G.K. Allen," recommends three timeless albums from three classic American bands of the 20th Century. 👉 Be sure to visit and share our website www.miningthemedia.com with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors!

G.K. and Dave hit the news buffet and load up their plates with timely topics worth chewing on. They dig into the silence of Cuban and Iranian dissidents, pondering why revolutions aren't erupting despite decades of oppression. Dave reminds listeners that generations under totalitarian rule condition people to compliance before resistance. The duo also tackles how DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has stifled originality in art, literature, and music, leading to a cultural drought of creativity. Finally, they examine how the Democrat Party became what it is today—tracing its roots back to the countercultural chaos of the 1960s and the lasting impact of the Woodstock generation. Visit www.miningthemedia.com and share the podcast with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

The guys kick off this episode with G.K.'s now-standard serving of underreported news nuggets—the kind of media morsels that make Mining the Media truly unique. Dave then takes another swing at the ever-evolving Epstein saga, unpacking the latest twists and pointing to how Trump may have been playing 4-D chess all along—especially in light of the recent Coffee and Covid 2025 Substack post. Be sure to visit our website at www.miningthemedia.com and share it with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

The guys kick off this episode with G.K.'s "News Nuggets Hors d'oeuvres"—a flavorful serving of good news stories that the mainstream media conveniently overlooked. Then Dave dives deep into the murky waters of the Jeffrey Epstein saga, confronting the question posed in the episode title. His answer? "All of the above." Tune in for a compelling unpacking of one of the most enigmatic and unsettling stories of our time. Visit us at www.miningthemedia.com and be sure to share the show with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors

In this episode, G.K. and Dave separate fact from fiction about President Trump's 'One BigBeautiful Bill.' What the mainstream media claims and what's actually in the legislation are two very different stories. G.K. also shares two important news items that once again slipped through the news cycle. Please visit our website at www.miningthemedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors. 

In this powerful episode, G.K. and Dave call out the Leftstream Media for their deafening silence in the face of a truly remarkable achievement: the U.S. military's successful destruction of three Iranian nuclear sites. Dave shares his personal frustration with the media's refusal to applaud American excellence. Why? Because he and frequent guest intel specialist Lance Fairchok have spent over two decades training air operations specialists—the very professionals who plan and execute missions like this. In fact, some of the heroes behind this operation were likely once their students. The conversation wraps with a deep dive into the Left's relentless disdain for anything associated with President Donald Trump, exposing the root of their opposition not just to policy—but to patriotism itself. 👉 Visit www.miningthemedia.com 📢 Share this episode with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors!