The Brandon Straka Show

In Episode 15 of The Brandon Straka Show, New York Times bestselling author and investigative reporter Andy Ngo walks through his new book on the Zizians, a secretive cult that began in Silicon Valley's rationalist scene and is now linked to eight deaths. Andy traces how a group of brilliant engineers and math prodigies turned to bizarre experiments and violence, how police and courts repeatedly let members slip away, and why, years later, no one has been convicted. He also shares what his reporting has cost him personally and why he keeps doing it.The conversation also covers:• Andy's reporting on Antifa and the 2019 Portland attack• How Andy tracks suspects before their social media disappears• Rationalism, effective altruism, and AI doomerism• The "double good" belief and the sleep deprivation experiments• The attack on landlord Curtis Lind and the death of a key witness• The Zajko double murder and the Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont• Where the cases stand and why the cult has not disbandedWatch the full Andy Ngo interview and tell us in the comments which part of the story surprised you most.Subscribe to The Brandon Straka Show for new long-form interviews and political conversations every Monday at 5 PM ET.YouTube: @TheBrandonStrakaRumble: @BrandonStrakaSpotify & Apple Podcasts: The Brandon Straka ShowTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Trailer02:14 - Meet Andy Ngo, Author of The Zizians03:13 - From Antifa Reporting to a True Crime Book05:40 - Why Andy Lives in Exile06:32 - The 2019 Portland Attack10:30 - How Andy Tracks Suspects Before Accounts Disappear15:32 - "An Impossible-to-Believe Story"18:04 - Why Legacy Media Avoided the Story19:19 - Who Is Ziz? From NASA and Google to Cult Leader21:12 - AI Doomerism and the Rationalist Scene26:22 - The "Double Good" Belief29:09 - Sleep Deprivation Experiments and the Communes33:59 - The Sinking Boat and the Vallejo Lot37:43 - The Attack on Curtis Lind40:14 - How the Group Was Recast as Victims41:22 - The Key Witness Is Killed44:21 - Police and Court Failures48:00 - Revenge Against Their Own Families50:28 - The Zajko Double Murder and a $10,000 Bond55:14 - Fake Names and Hidden Histories58:13 - The Border Patrol Agent in Vermont59:41 - "There's No Happy Ending"1:02:32 - Ziz as Cult Leader1:07:17 - "The Cult Has Not Disbanded"1:08:44 - Could Exposure Help the Cult Grow?1:11:05 - "The Truth Is Worth It"1:14:03 - Inside Their North Carolina Compound1:15:04 - Andy's Conclusions1:22:32 - Coming Up: Harrison SmithBrandon Straka is the founder of the #WalkAway Campaign, a former liberal who left the left and built a movement encouraging others to think for themselves and share their own journeys to freedom. The Brandon Straka Show digs into the political issues shaping America — foreign policy, national security, free speech, and the future of the movement — but doesn't stop there. From culture and current events to the questions others won't ask, Brandon sits down for honest conversations on just about everything under the sun. Be sure to subscribe, with new episodes premiering every week.The Brandon Straka Show:https://linktr.ee/TheBrandonStrakaShowSUPPORT The Brandon Straka Show:https://secure.anedot.com/walkaway-movement/thebrandonstrakashowDONATE to #WalkAway:https://secure.anedot.com/walkaway-movement/support-socialBrandon Straka Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonStraka X: https://x.com/BrandonStraka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonstraka Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@BrandonStraka Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrandonStraka YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrandonStraka Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/brandonstraka#WalkAway Campaign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realwalkaway X: https://x.com/RealWalkAway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwalkaway Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@realwalkaway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/RealWalkAway

In Episode 14 of The Brandon Straka Show, Clint Russell: the Liberty Lockdown host draws on his background in finance to discuss why Americans who did everything right still feel like they can’t get ahead in life. He explains why buying a home is harder than ever, why living costs are quickly rising and why this generation is ultimately paying the price. He then goes on to share why he no longer has any faith in President Trump or his cabinet.The conversation also covers: • Why younger Americans feel priced out of the American dream• Capitalism vs. corporatism and who benefits from inflation• Housing, Bitcoin, gold, and his warning about the next financial downturn• Epstein and broken promises of transparency• The influencers he accuses of defending Trump for a paycheck• Foreign wars and the growing divide between MAGA and America First• The midterms and who could lead America First in 2028Watch the full Clint Russell interview and tell us in the comments which part of the conversation you want to hear more about.Subscribe to The Brandon Straka Show for new long-form interviews and political conversations every Monday at 5 PM ET.YouTube: @TheBrandonStrakaRumble: @BrandonStrakaSpotify & Apple Podcasts: The Brandon Straka Show#ClintRussell #BrandonStraka #TheBrandonStrakaShow #LibertyLockdown #AmericaFirstBrandon Straka is the founder of the #WalkAway Campaign, a former liberal who left the left and built a movement encouraging others to think for themselves and share their own journeys to freedom. The Brandon Straka Show digs into the political issues shaping America — foreign policy, national security, free speech, and the future of the movement — but doesn't stop there. From culture and current events to the questions others won't ask, Brandon sits down for honest conversations on just about everything under the sun. Be sure to subscribe, with new episodes premiering every week.The Brandon Straka Show:https://linktr.ee/TheBrandonStrakaShowSUPPORT The Brandon Straka Show:https://secure.anedot.com/walkaway-movement/thebrandonstrakashowDONATE to #WalkAway:https://secure.anedot.com/walkaway-movement/support-socialBrandon Straka Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonStraka X: https://x.com/BrandonStraka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonstraka Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@BrandonStraka Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrandonStraka YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrandonStraka Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/brandonstraka#WalkAway Campaign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realwalkaway X: https://x.com/RealWalkAway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwalkaway Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@realwalkaway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/RealWalkAway

JP Sears says weak men created America’s problems. Can politicians fix them?The comedian behind Awaken with JP joins Brandon Straka to discuss corruption, political sellouts, and why he believes Americans need to stop waiting for Washington to save them.Topics include:• COVID censorship and risking his livelihood• Benny Johnson: loyalty to Trump versus truth• Epstein files and broken trust• Israel, Zionism, and faith• Charlie Kirk: suspicion versus evidence• Donor influence in Washington• Fatherhood and the Better Man Project

Nick Fuentes joins Brandon Straka for a long awaited sit down about Donald Trump, America First, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, Charlie Kirk, Candace Owens, TPUSA, Israel, the 2026 midterms, and the future of the MAGA movement.In Episode 12 of The Brandon Straka Show, Fuentes addresses some of his biggest political feuds — including his history with Ben Shapiro and The Daily Wire, his clashes with Charlie Kirk and TPUSA, what he says happened between him and Candace Owens, why he now calls Tucker Carlson his “enemy,” and why he once called Brandon Straka a “TRAITOR.”The conversation also covers:• Why Nick Fuentes didn’t vote for Donald Trump in 2024• Why he says Trump betrayed parts of his political base• His views on Israel, Iran, and who belongs in the America First movement• His predictions for the 2026 midterm elections and the political Left• His views on MTG, Thomas Massie, Joe Kent, and other figures on the Right• Who he believes could lead America First in 2028• Whether Nick Fuentes would ever run for political office himselfWatch the full Nick Fuentes interview and tell us in the comments which part of the conversation you want to hear more about.Subscribe to The Brandon Straka Show for new long-form interviews and political conversations every Monday at 5 PM ET.Also available on Rumble, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.#NickFuentes #BrandonStraka #AmericaFirst #MAGA #DonaldTrumpTIMESTAMPS:00:03:36 – The Nick Fuentes Interview Everyone Kept Asking For00:05:07 – Why Was This Interview So Hard to Book?00:06:03 – Nick and Brandon’s Tumultuous Past00:10:07 – Nick Was Interested in Politics at 1200:16:40 – The MAGA Hat That Led Nick to RSBN00:19:50 – Becoming The Most Banned Political Pundit00:29:25 – Was Nick About to Join the Daily Wire?00:32:43 – “Why Is There Just One Exception?” Nick on Israel00:39:12 – Ben Shapiro vs. an 18-Year-Old Nick Fuentes00:42:58 – Nick Says Provocation Was the Tactic00:50:57 – Did the Groypers Set Out to Disrupt Events?00:52:11 – Charlie Kirk Becomes Their Biggest Target00:58:00 – “I Didn’t Like Him.” Nick on Charlie Kirk01:08:45 – “Would an Iran War Have Split the Right If Charlie Was Alive?”01:15:29 – Kirk’s Death: Brandon Pushes Back on Online Claims01:24:20 – CK Conspiracy: “Could Those Claims Backfire on America First?”01:28:08 – Nick Says His Tucker Carlson Feud Began with Joe Kent01:31:30 – “I Testified to Congress.” Nick Rejects the Informant Claim01:36:54 – Nick vs Candace: “The Ambush”01:52:03 – “I Didn’t Vote for Trump the Second Time”02:01:07 – Would a Harris Win Have Helped the Right?02:10:51 – Nick Predicts a Midterm “Bloodbath”02:13:40 – Why Won’t Nick Urge a Republican Vote?02:18:41 – Why Was Nick Missing from the MAGA vs. America First Debates?02:21:41 – Can Nick’s Followers “Veto” the 2028 GOP Nominee?02:24:01 – “Losers. All Losers.” Nick on MTG, Joe Kent, and Massie02:25:40 – Brandon Asks Nick: “Who’s on Your Team?”02:31:55 – Who Belongs in Nick’s America First?02:33:33 – Brandon Challenges Nick on Jews and Zionism02:42:16 – Do Gay Supporters Have a Place in America First?02:48:53 – Would Nick Fuentes Ever Run for Office?02:49:37 – “I Was an 18-Year-Old with 100 Viewers.” What Changed?Brandon Straka is the founder of the #WalkAway Campaign, a former liberal who left the left and built a movement encouraging others to think for themselves and share their own journeys to freedom. The Brandon Straka Show digs into the political issues shaping America — foreign policy, national security, free speech, and the future of the movement — but doesn't stop there. From culture and current events to the questions others won't ask, Brandon sits down for honest conversations on just about everything under the sun. Be sure to subscribe, with new episodes premiering every week.The Brandon Straka Show:https://linktr.ee/TheBrandonStrakaShowSUPPORT The Brandon Straka Show:https://secure.anedot.com/walkaway-movement/thebrandonstrakashow

How does an Emmy winner from The Sopranos end up on OnlyFans to save her house? Brandon Straka asks Drea de Matteo directly in Episode 11 of The Brandon Straka Show.Drea talks about growing up in Queens, getting sober at 21, playing Adriana La Cerva, and stepping away from Hollywood. She describes refusing the COVID vaccine as acting work dried up and her home was at risk. She also says she started on The Sopranos at $500 per episode and receives no residuals from the show now.They discuss her votes for Biden and Trump, her support for RFK Jr., and why she may never vote for president again.Brandon challenges her hope for Trump: is his administration fixing Washington or just stopping the bleeding? There’s also a Desperate Housewives Botox story and a possible walk-on role for Brandon.