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FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevWhite House: Homeless in DC Will Be Imprisoned If They Don't Pay FinesThe pattern is unmistakable. In just 72 hours, we've witnessed the systematic dismantling of truth, the military occupation of our capital, and the burial of the biggest intelligence scandal in history. But the most horrifying development? Trump is building concentration camps for homeless Americans. Europeans who've seen this movie before are waving their hands in warning.5️⃣ Killing the Numbers That MatterTrump's new Bureau of Labor Statistics nominee E.J. Antoni wants to suspend the monthly jobs reports that have guided American business decisions since 1915. When the data makes you look bad, kill the data. Without thes...2025-08-1258 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev Shalev🚨Trump's DC Takeover & Putin's Summit: The Dress Rehearsal Is OverThe dry run ended today. What we witnessed in Washington D.C. wasn't about crime - it was the tightening grip of a totalitarian leader. Donald Trump invoked Section 740 of the 1973 D.C. Home Rule Act, placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops to a city where crime is at a three-year low, down 30% since 2023. He branded this federal seizure "Liberation Day" while Pam Bondi—an ambulance-chasing lawyer—now commands D.C.'s police force. The same force that would control any protests against his administration.Here's what Trump said...2025-08-121h 09
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevTrump Admits Epstein "Stole" Girls From Mar-a-Lago as Democracy Crumbles in Real Time5️⃣ Trump Confesses to Epstein Trafficking PipelineIn what can only be described as a moment of dementia-fueled clarity, Trump admitted on Air Force One that Jeffrey Epstein "stole" Virginia Giuffre and other underage girls from Mar-a-Lago's spa. The grotesque framing of teenage trafficking victims as business assets reveals the transactional mindset behind decades of complicity. Trump's shifting narratives—from real estate feuds to stolen employees—expose his desperation to control damage that keeps getting worse with every word. Even MAGA supporters are cracking, questioning why their leader would admit to knowingly allowing a pedophile to recruit...2025-07-3053 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevBREAKING: Convicted Child Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Demands Immunity to Testify About Epstein's "100 Different People"5️⃣ BREAKING: Maxwell Demands Immunity for Congressional TestimonyGhislaine Maxwell will testify to Congress about the Epstein network—but only if lawmakers grant her immunity, provide questions in advance, and wait for her Supreme Court appeal. The convicted child sex trafficker's lawyer confirmed she answered questions about "100 different people" when Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche personally traveled to her Florida prison last week. House Oversight Chair James Comer rejected the immunity demand but maintains the August 11 subpoena. Maxwell's lawyer hinted she'd testify "openly and honestly" if Trump grants clemency, revealing the transactional nature of justice under this administration.4...2025-07-291h 00
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Live: Congress Forces Epstein Files Release as Coast Guard Kidnaps Fisherman in Canadian WaterThe mask is off. Today's FiveStack revealed the interconnected web of Trump's authoritarian desperation—from blocking Epstein investigations to literally kidnapping Canadians in sovereign territory. Here's how five major stories expose a regime in free fall.5️⃣ Congress Breaks Epstein Cover-Up Despite Trump's SabotageIn a stunning 8-2 vote, Congress forced the complete release of Jeffrey Epstein's unredacted DOJ files after Trump tried canceling the session early. Clay Higgins literally stormed out when three Republicans broke ranks, but not before attempting to declare "the noes have it" despite losing 8-2. The subpoena demands everything—investigative files, correspo...2025-07-2557 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevGhislaine Maxwell's Prison Interview: Trump's Epstein Nightmare DeepensThe walls are closing in on Donald Trump's Epstein problem, and today's Justice Department interview with Ghislaine Maxwell in a Florida courthouse marks the beginning of what could be his political end. While Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche—Trump's former criminal defense lawyer—sits across from the woman who holds the keys to decades of secrets, the 47th president faces his gravest crisis yet.5️⃣ Maxwell's High-Stakes GambleThe Justice Department's rare prison interview with Ghislaine Maxwell represents more than damage control—it's a desperate attempt to contain a scandal that threatens to consume the administration. Maxwell, s...2025-07-2449 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevThe Epstein Coverup Goes Nuclear While a Rising Star Emerges5️⃣ The Fix Is In: Epstein Files Coverup Reaches Peak DesperationThe Epstein coverup became a full-blown criminal conspiracy this week. A federal judge in Florida conveniently denied the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury transcripts just as Trump's DOJ announced they want to meet with imprisoned Ghislaine Maxwell. Her legal team confirms she's willing to cooperate in exchange for a presidential pardon—meaning Trump gets to control both the investigation and the key witness who could implicate him in decades of abuse. The timing isn't coincidental: Trump shut down Congress this week to prevent a bipa...2025-07-2358 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevBreaking News: Trump is in Full Cover-Up Mode Over EpsteinThe coverup is happening in broad daylight. Congress canceled, secret prison meetings scheduled, and a president's crypto fortune positioned to profit from America's currency collapse. Five stories that reveal how deep the corruption runs—and how desperate they've become.5️⃣ Congress Shuts Down to Protect TrumpMAGA Mike Johnson just torched government oversight to give Trump "space" on his Epstein problem. The evangelical who shares a porn app with his teenage son canceled all House floor activity rather than allow a bipartisan vote on releasing the Epstein files. Eleven GOP members were ready to cross the floor...2025-07-221h 01
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump's Six-Month Meltdown: From Epstein Files to Deepfake Desperation5️⃣ The Epstein Files and $1.5 Billion in Russian Wire TransfersSenator Dick Durbin dropped a bombshell Friday: over 1,000 FBI agents have combed through 100,000 documents revealing $1.5 billion in wire transfers between JPMorgan Chase, Epstein, and Russian operatives. The 4,725 transactions point to a massive money laundering operation spanning four decades, from Iran-Contra through the 2008 financial crash. Trump's panic room—a secure facility where only he and AG Bondi can review Epstein materials—signals how devastating this evidence has become. The $292 million settlement JPMorgan paid Epstein victims bought silence, but couldn't stop the paper trail leading directly to the Oval Off...2025-07-2157 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Epstein's $1.5 Billion Money Trail Leads Straight to Trump's Door5️⃣ Trump's Health Crisis Goes PublicThe White House finally admitted what's been obvious for weeks—Trump is seriously unwell. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, explaining the visible leg swelling and hand bruising that sparked speculation. While they're calling it "benign and common for people over 70," medical professionals suggest the symptoms point to something far more serious—possibly congestive heart failure. The administration that wouldn't admit to a presidential headache suddenly practicing transparency? They're being forced to acknowledge what they can no longer hide.4️⃣ Budget Transparency Dies in Dark...2025-07-1755 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevTonight's Must-Watch Jeffrey Epstein Special Report: Double AgentOnly Donald Trump would dare reduce his 10-year friendship with Epstein, the dozens of rape lawsuits against both men, and the mountains of credible reporting about a blackmail scheme to a "hoax". The man who partied with Jeffrey Epstein for decades is now frantically trying to memory-hole the entire story. Tonight's Secret Life of Jeffrey Epstein episode reveals exactly what has Trump spiraling: the explosive truth about Epstein’s true allegiances that allowed him to operate a criminal human trafficking network in the US with impunity. The administration is in Def Con 5 damage control, and th...2025-07-1700 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevTrump is Desperately Trying to Bury Epstein truthDonald Trump's complete psychological breakdown over the Epstein files this week revealed the terrified mind of a man who knows his darkest secrets are about to surface. His rage-filled declaration that supporters seeking transparency are "weaklings" he no longer wants represents the most damning confession of guilt imaginable.5️⃣ The Hoax That Wasn'tTrump called the Epstein files a "hoax" in a Truth Social meltdown that reads like a confession wrapped in projection. After listing every real scandal he's survived—the Steele dossier, Hunter's laptop, Russia connections—he accidentally admitted Democrats "hit pay dirt again" b...2025-07-1659 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: The Business of Trump's Concentration CampsWe counted down the top five stories that prove Day 177 of the Trump administration marks the operational launch of the United States of Autocracy. From Canadian companies profiting off concentration camps to indefinite detention without due process, the authoritarian system isn't being built—it's running.5️⃣ Canadian Company Guards Trump's Concentration CampsMontreal-based GardaWorld secured an $8 million contract to run security at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" detention camp, where detainees report maggots in meals, four days without showers, and constant floodlights. This Canadian corporation—subsidized with $300 million from Quebec taxpayers—now profits from America's human rights abuses while Trum...2025-07-1559 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevTrump's Ukraine Theater: How Putin Gets 50 Days While Trump Chases His $8 Billion Crypto Payday5️⃣ Trump's Ukraine "Reversal" Is NATO Arms Laundering in DisguiseTrump's stunning announcement of "massive NATO arms packages" for Ukraine isn't the salvation mainstream media portrays—it's an elaborate weapons laundering scheme. European allies foot the bill for Patriot missiles while Trump transforms NATO into his personal arms dealership, selling equipment at "full pop, maybe more" instead of providing aid. Thanks for reading Narativ with Zev Shalev ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Also, you can now become a paid subscriber at our special 35% off our annual rate and keep that rate F...2025-07-1552 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevThe Fraud Scam: How Trump's Entire Presidency Operates as One Giant Criminal EnterpriseToday's Five Stack exposed the unified theory of Trump corruption—every story connected back to the same fraudulent playbook that's been running for decades. From crypto scams involving non-existent companies to economic blackmail of democratic allies, the pattern is unmistakable: Donald Trump operates the presidency as a criminal enterprise designed to enrich himself and his authoritarian network.5️⃣ Trump's Crypto Company Takes $100 Million From Phantom UAE FirmWorld Liberty Financial announced its biggest investment yet—$100 million from "Aqua 1 Foundation," a UAE company that investigative reporting reveals doesn't actually exist. The company materialized just two weeks after Trump's...2025-07-101h 07
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Hegseth Goes Rogue, Or Is He A Putin Puppet?5️⃣ Hegseth's Rogue Ukraine Move Catches Trump Off GuardDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth unilaterally halted critical weapons shipments to Ukraine without informing Trump, forcing the president to publicly admit "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?" when asked who ordered the pause. Dean's take is spot-on: this weekend Fox News anchor didn't go rogue—he's Putin's man in the Pentagon, given direct orders while Trump stumbles through cognitive collapse. The timing wasn't coincidental either, happening just as Russia launched its largest drone assault yet. Whether Trump knew or didn't, Hegseth has proven he's no longer acting...2025-07-091h 04
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevTrump's Epstein Cover-Up Triggers MAGA UprisingMAGA Fractures as Trump's Epstein Cover-Up Triggers Mental Breakdown From guilty meltdowns to copy-paste diplomacy, Day 169 exposes a president in freefallTrump's first public appearance since the Epstein scandal exploded revealed a man in complete psychological collapse. Between red-faced meltdowns, cognitive lapses requiring cabinet assistance, and diplomatic disasters that threaten America's economic foundation, we're witnessing the real-time disintegration of both Trump's mental state and his political coalition. Even his MAGA base now recognizes the cover-up, fracturing a movement built on lies about fighting elite pedophile rings.5️⃣ Trump's Wildly Guilty Epstein Presser MeltdownWh...2025-07-0856 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevThe FiveStack: Musk's Revenge Party Targets Trump While Texas Buries Its ChildrenThe world's richest man just declared political war on the man he helped elect, and the timing couldn't be more grotesque. While Texas families search for their children's bodies in debris-filled rivers, Elon Musk launched his "America Party" revenge fantasy and Donald Trump responded by threatening to deport his former best friend. Meanwhile, 82 people are dead from floods that Trump's weather service cuts made worse, and America's allies are laughing at extortion letters written like infomercials.5️⃣ Texas Floods Expose Trump's Deadly Weather Service CutsThe death toll from catastrophic Texas flooding has reached 82, incl...2025-07-0755 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump Pulls Ukraine Weapons Mid-Attack: The Police State Gets $160 Billion While Democracy Dies Trump's megabill passed funding $160B police state, weapons pulled from Ukraine during massive Russian attack, election infrastructure compromised by defense contractors, and Trump's dementia accelerating as he signs America's authoritarian framework into law. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe2025-07-031h 06
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump's $7 Billion Crypto Ransom: How America's President Became Hostage to a Bribe-in-WaitingShow Notes Summary: Day 163 exposed the full scope of institutional capture: Diddy's elite justice escape, January 6th rioters now running Justice Department revenge operations, constitutional threats against US citizens, racist legislation creating economic apartheid, and the $7 billion crypto ransom holding the presidency hostage while destroying the dollar. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe2025-07-0244 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevBreaking News: Trump's $5 Trillion 'Worst Bill Ever' Passes Senate as America Watches Democracy Die in Real TimeBrief Summary: Trump's $5 trillion spending bill passed the Senate, delivering massive tax cuts to the wealthy while slashing healthcare and food assistance for millions. The episode also covered Trump's new "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center, the Trump-Musk feud destroying Tesla stock, Canada's surrender on digital services tax, and California gutting environmental protections—all signs of institutions cracking under authoritarian pressure. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe2025-07-0150 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevPutin's Perfect War: How Trump Got Played on Iran While NATO Chief Calls Him "Daddy"Dueling intelligence reports revealed the hollowness of Trump's Iran strike theater this week, while world leaders resort to creepy flattery to manage America's compromised president. From Venice wedding protests to progressive upsets in New York, the cracks in the establishment are showing everywhere.Narativ with Zev Shalev is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.5️⃣ BEZOS GETS THE VENICE TREATMENTJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's $25 million Venice wedding weekend perfectly captured tech oligarchy tone-deafness. While the Amazon founder reserved entir...2025-06-251h 00
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump's F-Bomb Meltdown Exposes His 72-Hour Foreign Policy FailureDay 155 delivered peak Trump chaos: a president cursing out allies on live TV while 408 kilograms of weapons-grade uranium vanishes into the wind. After announcing military strikes on Truth Social and negotiating ceasefires through all-caps posts, Trump's Middle East adventure collapsed so spectacularly that Iran is now openly mocking his "obliteration" claims.BREAKING: Trump dropped an F-bomb on the White House lawn, telling reporters Iran and Israel "don't know what the f*** they're doing" after his invented Truth Social ceasefire lasted exactly zero hours. His 30+ overnight posts declaring "Complete and Total CEASEFIRE" were promptly ignored by...2025-06-241h 04
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevSPECIAL FIVESTACK: Iran Targets US bases, Trump Lies About Operation's Success; Putin's Boon: $50 Billion Dividend For Russia's War MachineIran fired ballistic missiles at a US base in Qatar today in direct retaliation for Trump's weekend nuclear facility strikes—but the real story isn't the carefully choreographed military theater. It's how Trump's "decisive action" handed Vladimir Putin the biggest financial windfall of his war against Ukraine while accelerating every threat the bombing was supposed to eliminate.5️⃣ Iran Threatens Nuclear Sprint and Economic ChaosTrump's bunker-buster bonanza triggered Iran's parliament to authorize withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty within 90 days and closing the Strait of Hormuz through which 20% of global oil flows. The NPT withdrawal would...2025-06-2353 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevLawrence O'Donnell Finally Asks What We've Been Screaming: "If Trump Gets Dementia, How Would We Know?"5️⃣ Europe Declares Tech War on MuskEurope just fired a $1.35 billion shot across Elon Musk's bow, with France leading a massive funding round for Eutelsat specifically to counter Starlink's dominance. The French government becomes the largest shareholder with a 30% stake, positioning Eutelsat as Europe's "sovereign alternative" to Musk's space internet monopoly. This isn't just business—France cancelled their previous $1 billion Starlink military contract, and Canada is quietly banning government Starlink use. Every freedom-loving nation realizes the same thing: you can't trust a guy who throws Nazi salutes with your state secrets.4️⃣ JD Vance Tours Trum...2025-06-2053 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevObama Sounds the Alarm: "America Dangerously Close to Autocracy" as Surveillance State Targets Substack JournalistsBarack Obama delivered his starkest warning yet this week: America is "dangerously close to normalizing autocratic behavior" and democracy is "probably as weak as it's been since I've been alive." The former president's urgent alarm comes as authoritarian consolidation accelerates on multiple fronts, from surveillance targeting journalists to health questions about the man with nuclear codes.5️⃣ PUTIN'S HUNGARIAN PUPPET FACES POLITICAL EXTINCTIONViktor Orbán, Putin's most reliable EU ally, is staring down a devastating 15-point polling deficit to opposition leader Péter Magyar (51% to 36%). The former Orbán loyalist turned fierce critic has cap...2025-06-1946 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump Goes It Alone; Ditches G7, Plots an Attack on Iran, Abdicates Leadership of the Free World; Carney Picks Up The Mantle.5️⃣ ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT PUSHES TOWARD GLOBAL WARDay six of direct Israel-Iran conflict escalated dramatically as explosions rocked Tehran and Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei declared "the battle begins." Trump told reporters "I may do it, I may not do it" about striking Iran while Pentagon forces build up across the Middle East. Defense Secretary Hegseth confirmed "day-after" planning for Iran as Russia warns we're "millimeters away from catastrophe." The powder keg is primed—Trump's commitment to joining Netanyahu's campaign against the Ayatollah appears inevitable, despite his previous claims of being the "no wars president."4️⃣ TUCKER CARLSON DESTROYS T...2025-06-1856 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump Is Too Sick To Lead, Starting War With Iran, ICE Arrests NYC Comptroller, 2024 Election Rigging5️⃣ TRUMP'S G7 HEALTH DISASTERDean called it days in advance, and the meltdown exceeded every prediction. Trump arrived in Canada looking "pale and lethargic," fell asleep during meetings, slurred his speech, and launched into a rambling Putin-praising rant that left world leaders speechless. Canadian PM Mark Carney literally had to rescue him from his own incoherence, stepping in to cut off the Q&A when Trump couldn't answer basic questions. The man with nuclear codes was so disheveled that advisors pulled him out a day early, using Iran as cover. World leaders were reportedly "relieved" when...2025-06-171h 00
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevChristian Nationalist Terror Strikes Minnesota and Donald Trump's Mask-Off Moment at G75️⃣ Trump's Military Parade Humiliation Meets 12 Million No Kings ProtestersThe visual contrast couldn't have been starker this weekend. While 10-13 million Americans flooded the streets for No Kings protests across the country, Trump's $95 million military parade drew just 20,000 people—most of them forced military families and paid actors. The soldiers themselves staged their own silent protest, deliberately marching out of step in what amounted to a visual rejection of their commander-in-chief. Fox News had to pipe in fake crowd noise to mask the pathetic turnout. When global adversaries like Russia, China, and North Korea are mockin...2025-06-161h 01
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevBREAKING NEWS: Iran Strikes Israeli Buildings as America Prepares for 2,100 No Kings Day ProtestsIf you’re protesting tomorrow and would like to join our live coverage at 3 PM ET - email me with details of where you’ll be for the live shot and why we should feature you on our live coverage - The e-mail is next@narativ.orgBreaking news dominated today's FiveStack as Iranian missiles struck buildings in Tel Aviv with seven people injured, marking a dramatic escalation after Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" decapitated Iran's military leadership overnight. But the domestic authoritarian crisis continues escalating as 2,100 protests prepare to challenge Trump's military parade and constitutional violations this week...2025-06-131h 09
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Special Report: Marines on LA Streets Expose Trump's Authoritarian PlaybookMarine Corps veteran Janessa Goldbeck joined The FiveStack for a special edition to break down what she calls "a completely unprecedented use of the United States military domestically." Her analysis of Marines deployed to LA streets reveals how Trump is systematically dismantling military apolitical traditions while creating pretexts for expanded authoritarian control.5️⃣ The Posse Comitatus Violation Goldbeck explained how active duty Marines in American streets violates the fundamental law preventing military from domestic law enforcement. "You see military in the streets in third world countries that are the tool of dictators and despots," she said. The deployment memo...2025-06-131h 11
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Mayor Mulls Curfew as Trump Accelerates LA Towards Insurrection Act Over Manufactured CrisisNarativ is offering an incredible opportunity - Become an annual subscriber at 35% off. 5️⃣ LA Mayor Considers Curfew as 100 ArrestedMayor Karen Bass is considering curfews after 100 arrests Monday night—but here's the reality check our LA subscribers keep sending us: this "chaos" is confined to roughly 0.2% of the city's total area. While Trump deploys 4,700 federal troops for what amounts to a few blocks of unrest, Bass admits she has "no idea" what the Marines are actually supposed to do beyond guarding federal buildings. The disconnect between the manufactured crisis and on-ground reality couldn't be starker. Our th...2025-06-101h 03
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: America Under Siege: Federal Troops Attack Citizens While China Breaks 70-Year Defense LineWe’ve gone bonkers! We took Dean’s challenge and the annual rate just dropped to our lowest ever! 35% off our annual plan for a limited time!The Top 5 Stories Of The Day 5️⃣ Stephen Miller's Personal War Comes Full CircleThe architect behind the Los Angeles immigration crackdown is Stephen Miller, whose childhood trauma now drives federal policy. Raised wealthy in Santa Monica but forced into diverse Santa Monica High School after his family's business collapsed, Miller specifically targeted Home Depot locations for ICE raids—the exact day laborer gathering spots he observed during his...2025-06-091h 04
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevDOGE's AI "Death Panels" Make Serious Mistakes Endangering American Veterans As Billionaire Spat Between Musk and Trump ExplodesThe most powerful revelation this week wasn't another Trump scandal or Musk meltdown—it was the image of America's president reduced to desperately texting Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, begging for relief from a trade war that's destroying the U.S. economy while Canada builds the future without them.5️⃣ America Mints 562,000 New Millionaires While Economy CratersThe U.S. created 562,000 new millionaires in 2024 under Biden, bringing the total to 7.9 million with collective wealth growing 9.1%. But here's the kicker: just 19 households now control $2.6 trillion while Trump promises them massive tax cuts as Medicaid gets slashed. The ultra...2025-06-061h 03
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevMusk Drops Nuclear Bomb: "Trump Is In The Epstein Files"The MAGA civil war just went thermonuclear. What started as policy disagreements over EV tax credits escalated into Elon Musk publicly accusing Donald Trump of being Jeffrey Epstein's pedophile buddy. We watched it happen in real time as two narcissists destroyed each other with the kind of viciousness that makes Game of Thrones look like Mr. Rogers.5️⃣ The Ultimate Breakup Revenge Fantasy Plays Out in PublicDean Blundell nailed the psychology behind Musk's nuclear option: "This is what every single human being who's ever been broken up with wants to do—send a kill s...2025-06-0552 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Putin Dominates, As Trump Chickens Out, US Economy Craters and ICE Arrests Mom on Vacation; Strands Her Daughter Alone in New York City.t5️⃣ Putin Vows Retaliation After Ukraine's "Spiderweb" DevastationVladimir Putin "very strongly" threatened Donald Trump that Russia "will have to respond" to Ukraine's devastating Operation Spider's Web during a 75-minute phone call that sounded like it came straight from Sputnik News. Ukraine's 18-month operation destroyed 41 Russian aircraft including nuclear-capable bombers across five time zones, yet Trump's response was to legitimize Putin's threats rather than celebrate Ukraine's defensive success. The call happened outside official diplomatic channels with no White House oversight - shadow diplomacy serving Russian interests while Trump chickens out on supporting actual American allies figh...2025-06-041h 08
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump Appoints Russian Asset to Destroy America's Anti-Disinformation Defenses5️⃣ Elon Musk Nukes Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"The Trump-Musk honeymoon officially ended when Elon torched Trump's signature spending package as a "massive, outrageous, pork-filled disgusting abomination." But strip away Musk's fake concern for American taxpayers—this fight is purely personal. The bill redirects AI contracts to Trump cronies like Palantir, guts clean energy credits that fund Tesla's profits, and centralizes AI control away from Musk's empire. Every provision hits Musk's bottom line while enriching Trump loyalists. When two massive egos clash over billions in government contracts, the "American people" rhetoric is just cover for a very expensive divorc...2025-06-0346 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Ukraine's $7 Billion Masterstroke Exposes America's Isolation While World Prepares for War; And Ice Detains an Honors StudentShow Summary: Ukrainian ingenuity devastates Russian air power while Trump's authoritarianism drives international isolation, allied military buildups, and, did we mention? ICE arrested a high school honors student on his way to Volleyball practice for the crime of being "un-American”—revealing a superpower in decline as the free world prepares to lead without America.5️⃣ ICE DETAINS HONOR STUDENT ON WAY TO VOLLEYBALL PRACTICEEighteen-year-old Marcelo Gomes was heading to volleyball practice Saturday morning when ICE agents detained him, throwing the Milford High School junior into a cell with 30 other men, chains around his ankles. The honors s...2025-06-0253 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack's TACO Edition: From DOGE to Tariffs, Trump's House of Cards Is CrumblingThe American constitutional system flexed its muscles Thursday, delivering crushing blows to Trump's authoritarian overreach. Here's how the rule of law fought back:5️⃣ Federal Courts Demolish Trump's Tariff ScamTwo separate federal courts declared Trump's global tariffs "contrary to law" and "unlawful," with judges calling his emergency justifications "a figment of his own imagination." The U.S. Court of International Trade didn't just strike down the policy - they exposed the entire con.The court ruling specifically destroyed Trump's fentanyl lies about Canada, noting that zero fentanyl enters the U.S. from...2025-05-2956 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Student Visa Freeze, Food Crisis, Golden Dome Delusion, Trump Pardons, Hegseth's Watergate, Trump Putin Feud5️⃣ Student Visa Freeze: A War On IntelligenceTrump ordered US embassies worldwide to immediately stop scheduling visa interviews for all foreign students, expanding comprehensive social media screening to every international applicant. The economic carnage: 1.1 million international students contribute $44 billion annually and support 378,000 American jobs. California faces $6.4 billion in losses, Massachusetts $3.9 billion, Texas $2.5 billion.Harvard has 33% foreign students who pay 3-6 times what domestic students pay. Dean's educator friend confirmed it's "virtually impossible" to replace this revenue. But Dean nailed the real target: Trump represents "stupid hillbillies" who resent intelligence itself - this is warfare against smar...2025-05-2852 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevKing Charles Delivers Diplomatic Masterclass While America's Institutions Crumble5️⃣ KING CHARLES TROLLS TRUMP WITH CANADIAN THRONE SPEECHKing Charles III delivered the first throne speech by a monarch in Canada since 1977, and it was a diplomatic masterpiece. With full royal pageantry—carriage processions, military honors, the works—Charles sat on his own Canadian throne and delivered what Dean called "one of the most incredibly symbolic statements ever made in the history of Canadian politics." The speech emphasized Canada's sovereignty, multicultural identity, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples while laying out Prime Minister Mark Carney's agenda for building new relationships with "better partners." As Dean put...2025-05-2749 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevThe Five Biggest Threats In Trump's 'Big Fleecing Bill'In a special FiveStack with Olga Lautman sitting in for Dean Blundell, we broke down the most dangerous provisions in Trump's 1,100-page "Big Beautiful Bill" that passed the House 215-214 in the dead of night. Here are the five biggest threats to American democracy:5️⃣ THE RESTAURANT PAYROLL SCAMTax-free tips and overtime sounds great until you realize it creates a massive loophole for restaurants to reclassify regular wages as "tips" to dodge payroll taxes. Workers think they're getting tax-free income while actually losing employer-paid Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment contributions.4️⃣ THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID...2025-05-221h 00
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevCBS News Capitulates: How Donald Trump Is Muzzling 60 Minutes5️⃣ SENATE ADVANCES CRYPTO BILL BENEFITING TRUMP FAMILYThe Senate voted 66-32 to advance the "GENIUS Act," which will directly benefit Trump's $2.1 billion UAE-backed stablecoin venture through his family firm World Liberty Financial. Senator Warner flipped to support the bill, claiming "the U.S. can't afford to keep standing on the sidelines" despite warnings from Elizabeth Warren that it would "turbocharge Trump's corruption."What's clear is that the same administration securing Middle East diplomatic deals is simultaneously locking in billion-dollar crypto ventures for the family business – with bipartisan blessing.4️⃣ CONVICTED FELON KUSHNER CONFIRMED AS AMBASSADOR...2025-05-2031 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevBrighton Beach To The White House: Lev Parnas Takes Us Where It All BeganHelp fund Lev Parnas’ effort to build a pro-democracy movement by becoming a paid supporter hereAnd for a limited time get 25% off Narativ’s annual plan by clicking the button below.5️⃣ Little OdessaIn a special FiveStack episode, Lev Parnas took viewers on a remarkable journey through Brighton Beach, the Brooklyn neighborhood where he grew up after immigrating from Ukraine. Walking the streets where Russian and Ukrainian immigrants settled in the 1970s and 80s, Parnas offered rare first-hand insights into the community that became a significant nexus in the Trump-Russia story."This...2025-05-1938 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFormer FBI Director Under Federal Investigation for Beach Photo25% Off Our Annual Subscription Rate For A Limited Time 5️⃣ Romania's Democratic Test WeekendRomania's presidential election this Sunday isn't just another European vote—it's a litmus test for Russian disinformation's reach into the heart of Europe. Centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan, backed by French President Macron in a video call this week, faces off against hard-right candidate George Simeon, who won the first round with 40% to Dan's 20%.The stakes couldn't be higher. Romania's Supreme Court previously nullified an election due to TikTok disinformation campaigns supporting pro-Russian candidates. This weekend's race...2025-05-1639 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevCan Substack Save News?Subscribe to Hamish McKenzie and Dean Blundell by clicking on their names or sign up to Narativ.org and receive 25% off our annual subscription below.Traditional media is dying. Journalists are being laid off en masse. Trust in news is at historic lows, suppression has led to self-censorship. Are we witnessing the end of teh free press, or a rebirth. On tonight’s FiveStack, Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie laid out a vision that could save journalism itself—and it's already working."This Has Absolutely Saved My Life"Dean opened our exclusive interview with word...2025-05-1443 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev Shalev🚨 FiveStack: Trump's $3 Billion Crypto Empire Exposed as Foreign Money Corruption SchemeIt’s a proven fact: Life get easier, and you feel better, when you subscribe to Dean Blundell’s Substack or Zev Shalev’s Narativ. Subscribe to either one for 25% or the annual plans. Better still, subscribe to both and receive a multiplier karma dividend for supporting independent journalism and democratic values.From Geneva trade truces to manufactured disinformation, here are today's most critical developments as American democracy faces unprecedented threats:5️⃣ China Trade "Deal" Proves Trump's Chaos CycleWall Street celebrated as Trump and China agreed to slash tariffs from their crisis-level peaks. U.S. tarif...2025-05-1225 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Friday: Trump Hires Jeanine Pirro As US Attorney; A Shroom Advocate For Surgeon General; Surrenders to China in Trade Talks and Embarks on Crypto Grift TripIt’s a proven fact: Life get easier, and you feel better, when you subscribe to Dean Blundell’s Substack or Zev Shalev’s Narativ. Subscribe to either one for 25% or the annual plans. Better still, subscribe to both and receive a multiplier karma dividend for supporting independent journalism and democratic values.As US-China trade negotiations commence in Switzerland, the Trump administration is signaling weakness that undermines America's leverage. From judicial appointments to wellness influencers as top health officials, this week revealed a regime operating on incompetence while global powers forge alliances against American interests.5️⃣ TRUMP NAME...2025-05-091h 00
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Reaction To Leo XIV: What it means to Trump, MAGA and LGBTQ rightsIt’s a proven fact: Life get easier, and you feel better, when you subscribe to Dean Blundell’s Substack or Zev Shalev’s Narativ. Subscribe to either one for 25% or the annual plans. Better still, subscribe to both and receive a multiplier karma dividend for supporting independent journalism and democratic values. 5️⃣ FIRST AMERICAN POPE: VATICAN MAKES HISTORIC CHOICEWhen white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney today, it signaled more than just a new pontiff – it marked a historic shift in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year European tradition.Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, is now Pope...2025-05-0850 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Vatican's Black Smoke, Carney's Diplomatic Chess, OAN Invades VOA, and Biden's Candid ConfessionIt’s a proven fact. Life get easier, and you feel better, when you subscribe to Dean or Zev’s Substack. Follow the buttons to subscribe to either one or, better still, subscribe to both, and receive a multiplier dividend for supporting independent journalism. We opened today's FiveStac`k watching black smoke billow from the Sistine Chapel, marking the first vote in the Papal conclave with no new Pope selected. But don't worry – we quickly pivoted to the stories that actually matter.5️⃣ CARNEY OUTPLAYS TRUMP: CANADA'S PM DELIVERS MASTERCLASS IN OVAL OFFICEMark Car...2025-05-0759 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Mark Carney Wins Epic Showdown with Donald TrumpSubscribe to Narativ and receive regular updates on stories that matter to youPrime Minister Mark Carney faced down Donald Trump in their first White House meeting, delivering a masterclass in diplomatic parrying that left the former real estate developer visibly deflated.5️⃣ When Trump suggested Canada could become America's 51st state, Carney responded firmly: "In real estate, certain places are never for sale." He specifically named the White House, Buckingham Palace, and Canada itself. Trump's dismissive "Never say never" revealed his transactional view of international relations. Carney strategically reminded Trump that 50% of "American" cars...2025-05-0744 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump Posts Pope Meme As Japanese Finance Minister Threatens To Crash U.S. EconomyAs 135 cardinals gather for a historic conclave, Trump inserts himself into papal succession while global powers find leverage against his economic threatsThe democratic world is finally finding ways to counter Trump's bullying tactics. From Mark Carney's calculated diplomatic strategy to Japan's trillion-dollar warning, the resistance to American authoritarianism is taking shape as Trump increasingly shows signs of messianic delusion.5️⃣ DEMOCRATS DIVIDED ON IMPEACHMENT STRATEGYDemocratic lawmakers have officially filed seven articles of impeachment against Trump, primarily focused on his administration's crypto corruption scheme that has reportedly enriched the Trump family by $3 billion in j...2025-05-0552 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Special: Lev Parnas Joins Dean and ZevThe road from MAGA devotee to democracy defender is rarely traveled. Our conversation with Lev Parnas revealed the pivotal moments that transformed him from Trump's Ukraine operative into one of democracy's most compelling witnesses.5️⃣ SOVIET REFUGEE ORIGINS: THE PERFECT MIDDLEMANParnas's story begins with his 1975 journey from Soviet Ukraine as a Jewish refugee. As he explained, "In 1976, the Russian president decided that he's gonna get rid of the Jews... and started sending all of us to Israel." Through a stroke of luck during America's bicentennial, his family won green cards in a lottery.Grow...2025-05-021h 32
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Mike Waltz Rehired; Avian Flu Pandemic; Russia Readies WW3; SOS Drone Photo; White House Launches State Run News AgencyRussia's alarming mobilization rhetoric dominates headlines alongside a major White House staffing upheaval and growing avian flu concerns - the latest developments in what's becoming an increasingly unstable global landscape. Today's FiveStack unpacks the top stories that defined a particularly turbulent May 1, 2025.5️⃣ MIKE WALTZ FAILS UPWARD NOMINATED TO UNMike Waltz, Trump's National Security Advisor for just two months, has been removed from his position following a major classified information leak involving military strike plans in Yemen. In a surprising pivot, Trump immediately nominated Waltz as UN Ambassador, reframing his dismissal as a diplomatic promotion.2025-05-0152 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Putin's Brain Calls For Trump To Invade Canada; Trump's 100-Day Interview Disaster; 40 Corrupt Acts In First 100 DaysMark Carney's decisive victory in Canada has sent Putin allies into a panic, while Trump's disastrous ABC interview reveals a president increasingly detached from reality. Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre finds himself evicted from Stornoway as Alberta's Premier plots secession.Check out Dean’s incredible deals on subscriptions.Zev has an amazing discount offer on his annual subscriptions.5️⃣ TRUMP'S 100-DAY INTERVIEW DISASTERDonald Trump's official 100-day interview with ABC's Terry Moran was a stunning display of presidential incompetence and deliberate deception. The president repeatedly made false claims about tourism numbers, DOGE saving...2025-04-301h 05
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Canada Rejects MAGA; Trump Plans to Arrest Mayors; Spain's Blackout and DOGE Got into Our NukesCanada delivers a stunning rebuke to authoritarianism, Trump tariffs send US borrowing soaring, and Elon Musk's DOGE hands nuclear codes to Russian hackers. A pivotal moment as democracy fights back.5️⃣ CARNEY CRUSHES CONSERVATIVES IN CANADIAN ELECTIONCanadians sent a thundering message yesterday—they won't become America's 51st state or Vladimir Putin's latest conquest. Mark Carney stormed to victory with 168 seats, likely securing a majority once recounts finish, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost even his own riding in a spectacular repudiation.This wasn't just another election. When Trump tweeted threats about tariffs on Electi...2025-04-291h 00
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump Upstages Dead Pope, Musk's Approval Tanks, Scott Pelley Reveals Why Exec Producer ResignedThe unprecedented resignation of Bill Owens from CBS's 60 Minutes represents far more than a personnel change at America's most trusted news program – it's a warning shot about the systematic dismantling of independent journalism under growing authoritarian pressures.When Scott Pelley turned to the camera in the closing minutes of Sunday's broadcast to announce that Owens had resigned because he could no longer "make independent decisions based on what was right," the moment was unmistakable. After 42 years at the helm of America's most respected news program, Owens didn't just quit – he sacrificed his career to sound an alarm.2025-04-2859 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Now Live at 3 PM ETSame hard-hitting countdown, new time slotFiveStack with Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev is moving to 3 PM ET Monday through Thursday on Substack Live starting next week.This new time hits the sweet spot in the news cycle – capturing the day's major developments while giving you time to process them before evening. The countdown format remains unchanged: five stories that matter, stripped of nonsense and delivered with the context and connections mainstream media misses.The earlier broadcast puts us in prime position to break down emerging stories while they're still developing and allows ou...2025-04-2700 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevTrump's Fake China Trade Meeting, Bessent and Musk Come to Blows, Elon's Fuzzy Math, Trump Fails UkraineNarativ with Zev Shalev is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.5️⃣ Carney Stands Firm as Trump Threatens CanadaTrump declared this week he "doesn't want Canada to play any part in the North American auto industry" – seemingly unaware of the deeply integrated cross-border supply chain that took decades to build. Canadian PM Mark Carney responded with unmistakable clarity: "This is Canada – we decide what happens here."The confrontation comes at a pivotal moment with Canada's election...2025-04-2556 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Breaking News: Trump Proposes Nazi-like National Medal of MotherhoodDean is promoting a lifetime membership to Dean Blundell for the cost of a discounted annual membership.And Zev is offering an annual membership to Narativ.org for 33% Off.As the Pope lies in state embodying true Christian values, the Trump regime implements the Nazi handbookThe contrast couldn't be more stark. While Pope Francis lies in state in a humble wooden casket—his life's work a testament to serving the marginalized and embracing humanity over power—the Trump administration forges ahead with a coordinated assault on democratic values that mirrors history's darkest chap...2025-04-2454 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Pope Francis & JD Vance; Tim Pool's White House Gig; Kristi Noem's Shifting Story; Pierre Poilievre's Platform and Tesla Plunges.Dean is promoting a lifetime membership to Dean Blundell for the cost of a discounted annual membership.And Zev is offering an annual membership to Narativ.org for 33% Off.THE TOP 5: Walls Closing In: U.S. Push to Surrender Crimea as Tesla Stock NosedivesWith a Pope on his deathbed unwilling to engage with a bullying Vice President, and Elon Musk's Tesla empire crumbling amid political distractions, this week brings fresh evidence of democracy's guardrails being tested both domestically and internationally.5️⃣ Pope's Final Stand: Francis Refused To Meet With JD V...2025-04-231h 02
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: The Pope is Dead; Hegseth Facing Ouster; Kristi Noem's $3,000 Heist; The Dollar is Dying; Trump's Easter MeltdownYou can access two very special offers from Dean and Zev Throughout AprilDean is promoting a lifetime membership to Dean Blundell for the cost of a discounted annual membership.And Zev is offering an annual membership to Narativ.org for 33% Off.5️⃣ THE POPE IS DEAD: Francis Dies at 88, Ending Transformative PapacyPope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff who reshaped the Catholic Church with his emphasis on mercy and outreach to society's margins, died at 88 early Monday morning. His passing closes a remarkable chapter in Church history that began with his...2025-04-221h 06
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: What Trump Is Doing; Abrego Garcia Latest; 14th Amendment; Debate Night in Canada; Mike LindellYou can access two very special offers from Dean and Zev Throughout AprilDean is promoting a lifetime membership to Dean Blundell for the cost of a discounted annual membership.And Zev is offering an annual membership to Narativ.org for 33% Off.5. America's Slide Into Dictatorship Gets RealThe United States is checking all five boxes of dictatorship: centralized power, suppression of dissent, control of media, suspension of rights/liberties, and cult of personality. Trump is testing how far he can push Americans at every turn - from controlling...2025-04-181h 02
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Breaking News: Did Musk Use Starlink To Hack The Elections? Trump Trafficked Abrego Garcia; Ed Martin's Russian Pay Day; MTG Tasers Her ConstituentsYou can access two very special offers from Dean and Zev Throughout April Dean is promoting a lifetime membership to Dean Blundell for the cost of a discounted annual membership. And Zev is offering an annual membership to Narativ.org for 33% Off.Here’s the TOP 5 5. Russia Accessed US Systems Through Backdoor Using StarlinkA whistleblower from the National Labor Relations Board revealed that immediately after Doge illegally gained administrative "God mode" access to secure databases, Russian IP addresses began attempting to access the system. According to the whistleblower's la...2025-04-171h 04
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Breaking News: Russians Breach DOGE, Trump is Lying About Abrego Garcia, US Citizens will be sent El Salvador Hell Jail#5: The Abrego Garcia Case: Garcia, who was removed from Maryland and taken to a maximum-security jail in El Salvador. He is reportedly one of 278 men with no criminal records who were in the U.S. illegally. Concerns were raised about due process, human rights, and a potential conflict between the executive branch and the Supreme Court regarding his return. It was mentioned that a withholding of removal order had previously been in place for Mr. Garcia due to safety concerns in El Salvador.#4: Hegseth Leaks: Dan Caldwell, a key advisor to Hegseth, was...2025-04-1651 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Is Carney a Chinese Asset?, Trump to send US Citizens to El Salvador Jails, US Military Takes Over Southern Border, Abrego Garcia is not Coming HomeThe Five Stack: Democracy Under Siege At Home and Abroad5. Canada's Military Independence DayMark Carney just declared Canada's independence from American dominance.Today's bombshell announcement wasn't a warning shot - it was the culmination of strategic planning that will permanently reshape North American power dynamics. Carney revealed agreements with the EU and other partners to build a robust military-industrial complex, effectively ending Canada's defense dependency on an increasingly unstable United States.This isn't just military posturing. The plan includes rebuilding shipyards, constructing Arctic military bases, and creating an economic corridor...2025-04-1549 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)FiveStack Preview: Trump Throws Himself a Dictator's Birthday Military Parade Plus Tariff Meltdown, Laura Loomer, Canada's Carney🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Annual Subscribers Get More 🔥This week only, we're previewing FiveStack on the Narativ feed - our new hit daily show with Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev that's already attracting thousands of viewers weekly. FiveStack breaks down the top 5 stories you need to know in a tight format that's as incisive as it is provocative.SPECIAL OFFER: Get 2 MONTHS FREE with every annual subscription to Narativ.org!With your subscription, you'll get:
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Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)FiveStack Preview: Trump "Honored" To Have Caused Stock Market Crash; Elon Musk is Spying on Americans, Poilievre Receipts and Don JR Kremlin puppet.🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Annual Subscribers Get More 🔥This week only, we're previewing FiveStack on the Narativ feed - our new hit daily show with Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev that's already attracting thousands of viewers weekly. FiveStack breaks down the top 5 stories you need to know in a tight format that's as incisive as it is provocative.SPECIAL OFFER: Get 2 MONTHS FREE with every annual subscription to Narativ.org!With your subscription, you'll get:
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Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)FiveStack Preview: Trump's 104% tariffs on Chinese exports kick in at midnight; Chinese soldiers captured in Ukraine; AP triumphs.🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Annual Subscribers Get More 🔥This week only, we're previewing FiveStack on the Narativ feed - our new hit daily show with Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev that's already attracting thousands of viewers weekly. FiveStack breaks down the top 5 stories you need to know in a tight format that's as incisive as it is provocative.SPECIAL OFFER: Get 2 MONTHS FREE with every annual subscription to Narativ.org!With your subscription, you'll get:
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Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)FiveStack Preview: 5 Craziest Facts About Trump's Tariffs🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Annual Subscribers Get More 🔥This week only, we're previewing FiveStack on the Narativ feed - our new hit daily show with Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev that's already attracting thousands of viewers weekly. FiveStack breaks down the top 5 stories you need to know in a tight format that's as incisive as it is provocative.SPECIAL OFFER: Get 2 MONTHS FREE with every annual subscription to Narativ.org!With your subscription, you'll get:
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FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Friday: The US Dollar is Crashing, Where is Abrego Garcia? And Nine Days to the Insurrection ActSpecial Offer: 30% of an annual subscription to Narativ.org until April 16. Get immediate notifications, access exclusive investigations and access to FiveStack and Narativ with Zev Shalev for the lowest price ever. 5. Dollar Sell-Off: Trump's Gift to ChinaThe US dollar has crashed below 100 on the benchmark index – a devastating indicator that the world is dumping American currency. China, Japan, Belgium, and even the EU are flooding the market with US Treasury bonds. This isn't accidental. Trump's tariff war has triggered a global realignment where investment is fleeing to the EU and other stable cu...2025-04-1142 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevThe FiveStack: Trump's Pump & Dump, Tariff Insanity, Carney's Checkmate, Eggs and ShowerheadsLadies and gentlemen, we've just witnessed one of the most brazen financial heists in American history. The Five Stack breaks it down5. America's President Has Lost ItThe president of the United States is insane. There's no other explanation for deliberately tanking the world's leading economy, then "saving" it through what appears to be the most public pump-and-dump scheme ever executed.Don't take my word for it. Tom Lee from a major research firm reports fund managers are questioning the White House's rationality: "Some even fear there may be no ideology. A few...2025-04-1146 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump "Honored" To Have Caused Stock Market Crash; Elon Musk is Spying on Americans, Poilievre Receipts and Don JR Kremlin puppet.5️⃣ Trump Backtracks on Tariffs While Claiming Victory After wiping out nearly $10 trillion in market value and sending the global economy into panic, Trump suddenly announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs while keeping the 125% China tariffs. He had the audacity to call this "the most important day in financial history" as markets bounced back from his self-inflicted catastrophe.What actually happened? Japan and Canada began dumping U.S. bonds, Goldman Sachs warned of a 65% recession probability, and Trump's financial advisors finally got through his thick skull. But instead of admitting failure, he portrayed himself as the...2025-04-1054 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Countdown: Trump's 104% tariffs on Chinese exports kick in at midnight; Chinese soldiers captured in Ukraine; AP triumphs.Today on The FiveStack, we exposed the interconnected web of Trump's disastrous tariff policies, his hidden China connections, and what it means for America and our allies.5. Tariff Truth BombLet's be crystal clear about what these tariffs really are: the biggest tax hike on ordinary Americans in history. When Trump slaps a 105% tariff on Chinese goods, YOU are the one paying it - not China.Look around your home. Count how many items were made in China. Now imagine paying DOUBLE for each one. That's what's happening starting tomorrow. The average American...2025-04-0958 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Countdown: Trump Throws Himself a Dictator's Birthday Military Parade Plus Tariff Meltdown, Laura Loomer, Canada's CarneyIf you like FiveStack sign up for free to our individual Substacks: Dean’s is at: deanblundell.substack.com and Zev’s is a Narativ.org. And better still, become a paid subscriber and gain access to our premium content and analysis. Important: You cannot yet sign up for paid subscriptions on the iOS iPhone app you need to go to the web version Thank you!Here’s today’s Top 5: 5. Trump's Tariff Con GameTrump claims 50 countries are begging to negotiate tariffs while China remains his "enemy." B******t. This is pure...2025-04-0847 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Friday: Trump Tariffs Wipe Out $6.4 T - Laura Loomer's Purge - Kiril Dmitriev in America Plus Olga Lautman Shares Her Story Top 5 Stories from FiveStack (April 4, 2025)* NSC/NSA Firings (#1 Story): Laura Loomer visited the White House and reportedly provided a "hit list" that led to the removal of 10 senior National Security Council officials and the head of the NSA (a four-star general). This was viewed as seriously compromising US national security capabilities, especially regarding Ukraine.* Trump's Tariffs (#5 Story): Trump announced widespread tariffs against numerous countries (excluding Russia), wiping out $6.4 trillion in market value. The hosts discussed the seemingly irrational nature of these tariffs, which even targeted territories with US military bases and "penguin islands."...2025-04-051h 02
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev Shalev5 Craziest Facts About Trump's Tariffs* Phony Math - Trump's formula has no logical basis, simply taking trade deficits, dividing by exports, and slashing by half to determine tariff rates. As Krugman noted, "those numbers are gobbledygook."* Russia Exempt --Key countries were suspiciously exempted - Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong face no tariffs while even uninhabited territories like Herd Island (population: zero humans, 2 million penguins) were targeted with tariffs.* American Consumers will foot the bill - Economists project these tariffs will cost American households an estimated $5,000 per year in increased prices on everyday goods - from electronics to school supplies.2025-04-0454 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: "Liberation" Day - But For Whom? - Waltz Has 20 Signal Group Chats - Trump Ditches Musk - Dean's Amazing Personal StoryDean Blundell’s Substack: DeanBlundell.Substack.com. Dean Blundellon X: @ItsDeanBlundellZev Shalev: Narativ.org Narativ with Zev Shalevon X: @ZevShalevWe’re so grateful to everyone who supports us as free or paid subscribers.If you’re upgrading to a paid subscription - you can do that here if you’re on a desktop or laptop.If you’re on iOS, you may run into a problemupgrading to a paid subscription using the Substack iOS app. Here’s how you can work around this limitation:2025-04-0355 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump's Trick or Tariff?, Kennedy Guts CDC and FDA, Putin Births a Greenland Narrative, Musk Sobs In Trump's ArmsDean Blundell’s Substack: DeanBlundell.Substack.com. Dean Blundellon X: @ItsDeanBlundellZev Shalev: Narativ.org Narativ with Zev Shalevon X: @ZevShalevWe’re so grateful to everyone who supports us as free or paid subscribers.If you’re upgrading to a paid subscription - you can do that here if you’re on a desktop or laptop.If you’re on iOS, you may run into a problem upgrading to a paid subscription using the Substack iOS app. Here’s how you can work around this limitat...2025-04-0247 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Leaky Hegseth, Elections, Tim Pool, Trump Gaslights NBC, TariffsDean Blundell’s Substack: DeanBlundell.Substack.com. Dean Blundellon X: @ItsDeanBlundellZev Shalev: Narativ.org Narativ with Zev Shalevon X: @ZevShalevIf you’re upgrading to a paid subscription -We’re so grateful to everyone who supports us as free or paid subscribers. But, you might have run into a problem upgrading to a paid subscription using the Substack iOS app and found that it’s not working. Here’s how you can work around this limitation.https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/6051838054932-How-do-I...2025-04-0150 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Hegseth shared Israeli intel endangering human sourceOn The FiveStack: SignalGate isn't just embarrassing - it's damning. Waltz and Hegseth shared classified Israeli intelligence about military strikes through an unsecured Signal chat that included Tulsi Gabbard "somewhere in Asia." Military sources confirm what any sensible person already knows: sharing strike times and targets endangered American troops. Yet Vance insists no one will be fired. Astonishing.Meanwhile, Waltz's Venmo account is now public, showing connections to Susie Wiles. The National Security Advisor can't secure his own accounts? As pilots and generals speak out, the administration dispatches Vance to Greenland where the entire population...2025-03-2953 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevBreaking News: Canada Breaks Economic and Security Ties With Trump's AmericaIn today's episode of The Five Stack, we witnessed history in the making as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered what can only be described as a Churchill-esque address announcing the severing of economic and security ties with Trump's America.The Canadian Break-UpIn an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, PM Carney announced that "the era of deep economic, security and military ties between Canada and the United States is over." This wasn't a diplomatic eye-roll or polite disagreement – this was a full divorce after 150 years of peaceful partnership.Th...2025-03-2857 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Hegseth, Vaccines, Canada De-Musks, Jessica Aber, Signal-GateThank you Bob Lewis, MB Matthews, she/her, Constitutional Patriot, erg art ink, Kassi, and many others for tuning into my live video with Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe2025-03-2758 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: 5 Stunning Facts About The Signal Scandal.Thank you Jo Greenwood, joyce book, Amy Swanson Salmon, Cathy Wilson RN, Steve Schuhbdoo, and many others for tuning into my live video with Olga Lautman and Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe2025-03-261h 03
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevCanada's Election Too Close to Call: Govt Could Fall to Pro-Trump CandidatePLUS the other stories to make the FiveStack: Hegseth leaks military secrets in Signal chat room; Turkey erupts in nationwide protests, Trump is targeting Green Cardholders’ social media accounts and True or Fake? The JD Vance audio.FiveStack is on five days a week this week at 5:30 PM ET - Join us for teh live taping right here on Substack LIVE!Thank you Zev Shalev, J Dziak, Earl Brownlee, N Y C F A L C O N, Constitutional Patriot, and many others for tuning into my live video with Dean Blundell! Join me for my...2025-03-251h 04
Kremlin FileFiveStackThank you The Truth Factor, Bob Lewis, Canary, Adam Cheklat, Anne Kepplinger, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev and Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe2025-03-221h 05
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevAmerica's Collapse: Trump's 30-Day Democracy Crash CourseThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.narativ.orgThe speed is breathtaking. In just a month, Trump has executed what can only be called "Crash a Democracy in 30 Days for Dummies." The changes happening in America aren't merely policy shifts – they represent a fundamental dismantling of democratic norms at a pace that should alarm everyone.American Citizens Are Being DisappearedLet's be clear about wha…2025-03-2246 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevJudge To DOGE: Back Off Social SecurityThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.narativ.orgThank you Bob Lewis, Robert Baker, Kerry Bart-Raber, Valerie D, Cathy Wilson RN, and many others for tuning into my live video with Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in the app.2025-03-2035 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevBreaking News: Trump Readies Insurrection ActThank you Rosemary Cairns, Howard Coombe., N Y C F A L C O N, sharon quinn, Piper Hopes, and many others for tuning into my live video with Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe2025-03-1858 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevTesla Chainsaw MassacreThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.narativ.orgThe #FiveStack with Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev is now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Canada’s Number 1 shock jock Dean Blundell and Narativ’s Zev Shalev countdown the Top 5 breaking news stories of the moment on Substack Live Thank you Donald Sinclair Richardson, N Y C F A L C O N, Artb3ing, Inness Miller, JTool, and many others for tuning into my live video with Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in t...2025-03-1325 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevThe #FiveStack Crypto, Nukes, And ChaosThank you Randy Weinstein, Rebecca Bee, Allison A, Elizabeth Freeman, and many others for tuning into my live video with Olga Lautman and Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe2025-03-0849 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevNew: Trump and Trudeau Tariff Call5. US-CANADA TARIFF TENSIONS ESCALATETrump and Trudeau had a 50-minute call today that ended "somewhat friendly," according to Trump's own statement. The conversation focused heavily on tariffs and border security, with Trump making unsubstantiated claims about fentanyl crossing the Canadian border.In a tweet following the call, Trump claimed Trudeau couldn't tell him when the Canadian election would take place, suggesting the Prime Minister is "trying to use this issue to stay in power."Meanwhile, Canada is standing firm against these tariff threats. The Canadian approach has been "forceful," with Trudeau refusing to...2025-03-0628 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevBreaking: Selectively Redacted "Epstein Files" To Be ReleasedDean Blundell can also be found at Crier.co. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe2025-02-2834 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Rise Of The OligarchyIf you're looking for more up-to-date Narativ podcast without advertising interruptions, join Narativ at Narativ.org or Patreon.com/narativ and receive Narativ content the second it's available without ad interruptions.Follow @zevshalev on X______________________________________________________________________A highly unusual inauguration ushers in an American oligarchy. Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev delve into the intricate backstory that spans apartheid South Africa, the dawn of AI, and 'technocracy.' Air Force One landed in darkness. The inauguration was hastily moved indoors. Something very different was happening - this was an inauguration taking place...2025-02-1654 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Trudeau's Exit: Musk Claims Another Trophy as European Leaders Sound AlarmDean Blundell and disinformation expert Marcus Kolga analyze a pivotal day for democracy as Trudeau steps down, Trump calls for Canadian annexation, and European leaders confront Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-01-0943 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Narativ Canada: Can Trudeau Survive?Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a rebellion by some of his Liberal Party MPs. Zev Shalev and Dean Blundell debate Donald Trump and Elon Musk's role in the PM's troubles. In this episode of Narativ, we dive into the political upheaval in Ottawa as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership faces a critical challenge. Following the resignation of Deputy and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, some liberal MPs are calling on their leader to resign. Guest Dean Blundell, a prominent political commentator, joins from Toronto to discuss the repercussions and the underlying foreign influences impacting Canadian politics. The conversation...2024-12-2243 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Can Trudeau Survive?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.narativ.orgIn this episode of Narativ, we dive into the political upheaval in Ottawa as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership faces a critical challenge. Following the resignation of Deputy and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, some liberal MPs are calling on their leader to resign. Guest Dean Blundell, a prominent political commentator, joins from Toronto …2024-12-1819 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)How Election Night UnfoldedWhat began as a day marked by Russian interference - from FBI warnings about Russian-originated bomb threats at polling stations to debunked deep-fake videos - ended with an electoral outcome that seemed to follow a Russian-crafted narrative.Our show began confidently at 9:30 PM ET, with Dean Blundell and Spencer “Spenny” Rice joining me to witness what we expected to be a historic victory for Kamala Harris. The mood was light, even celebratory. "Dancing in the streets by 11:30," we predicted.But as the night progressed, the numbers shifted dramatically. One by one, the critical swing states fell...2024-11-071h 24
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Trudeau's List and the Spy Scandal Rocking Parliament HillDean Blundell joins Zev Shalev for the third installment of Narativ Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a list of members of Parliament who are either actively engaged with or at high risk of foreign interference, putting Parliament Hill in crisis. The bombshell disclosure came at Canada's Foreign Interference Inquiry, during which Trudeau expressed frustration at Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's continued refusal to receive top-secret security briefings about the threat.I have the names of a number of parliamentarians, former parliamentarians, and/or candidates in the Conservative Party of Canada, who are engaged...2024-10-2938 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Narativ Canada: Poilievre, Maple MAGA, and the Looming Threat to Canadian DemocracyIn a groundbreaking exposé, Narativ's special Canada edition, hosted by Zev Shalev with guest Dean Blundell, unveiled disturbing parallels between the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S. and emerging threats to Canadian democracyPoilievre: The Face of Maple MAGAPierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, has emerged as the standard-bearer for what some are calling "Maple MAGA" - a Canadian iteration of the populist movement seen in the United States. With his party leading in the polls, Poilievre stands on the brink of potentially becoming Canada's next Prime Minister.This prospect r...2024-09-2344 min