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Is America drifting toward the kind of internal fracture that once tore Spain apart?In this episode of The Backlash, Dave sits down with author Karl Dahl (Faction, Faction: With The Crusaders) to examine the Spanish Civil War—not as distant history, but as a warning. What caused a once-unified nation to collapse into ideological bloodshed? How did propaganda, political extremism, and cultural decay accelerate the descent into chaos? And are we seeing similar patterns take root here at home?We also widen the lens to the geopolitical stage. With tensions escalating in Iran and global alliances shifting, is the world sliding toward a broader conflict? What role does internal division play in weakening nations from within? And if America continues down its current path of polarization and factionalism, what does that mean for our future?History doesn’t repeat—but it rhymes. Tonight, we explore whether the rhyme scheme is becoming impossible to ignore.Follow Karl Dahl:https://x.com/CaudilloDahlBuy Karl's Books:Faction - https://amzn.to/4l3G1hTFaction: With The Crusaders - https://amzn.to/4u20K9V————————————————————————————Brought to you by Above Time Coffee Roasters, Atlas Bullion, Idaho Tallow, and Antelope Hill Publishing & ODGG Supply.————————————————————————————SEND US SNAIL MAIL:P.O. Box 853Post Falls, Idaho 83877————————————————————————————SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS https://IdahoTallow.com⁠🧼 ⁠⁠North Idaho Tallow Co.⁠ keeps it simple—grass-fed tallow, time-tested ingredients, zero junk. Their soaps, balms, and lip balm are packed with bioavailable nutrients your skin actually needs. No fillers, no endocrine disruptors—just rugged, reliable skincare that works. Ditch the synthetic garbage and switch to North Idaho Tallow Co. Get yours at ⁠https://IdahoTallow.com⁠ — Proceeds of sales help fund alternative media like our show!————————————————————————————🛖🌲🔥 Buy Amazing Military Surplus Gear, and Get Prepared at: https://odggsupply.com/————————————————————————————⁠📚 Antelope Hill Publishing⁠ is America’s leading publisher of dissident books, including a wide array of both original works and new, first-time translations of important historical titles. If you’re listening to this show, you won’t be disappointed in these or any of the other books available from Antelope Hill. Visit ⁠antelopehillpublishing.com⁠ today!————————————————————————————⁠https://atlasbullion.com/backlash⁠/💰 For Gold & Silver Coins, Bars, and Physical Subscriptions shop with ⁠Atlas Bullion⁠! They support the voices others want to silence.————————————————————————————Buy ₿itcoin with River ExchangeTired of watching the dollar die? Buy Bitcoin today with our referral link and take the first step toward financial sovereignty.https://river.com/signup?r=7UVB5SNC————————————————————————————💸 ₿uy ₿itcoin Hardware:Take control of your financial future with help from our friends at CoinKite. Whether it's securing your Bitcoin with a hardware wallet like ColdCard or ColdCard Q, Coinkite is here to help with open-source, time-tested hardware and software. Use our link below:https://store.coinkite.com/promo/58E823571F49C7C50F0D————————————————————————————🥩 Buy Healthy Beef Snacks from One Acre Farms:Feed your family healthy food with One Acre beef snacks! No chemicals, no artificial crap. Just healthy, grass fed, locally raised beef. Use our link for a discount at checkout:https://oneacreiowa.com/discount/BACKLASH————————————————————————————WHERE TO DONATE:thebacklash.net/donatesubscribestar.com/thebacklashpatreon.com/thebacklashhttps://www.thebacklash.net/superchat

What does the future of America actually look like at the state level — and who is willing to fight for it?In this episode of The Backlash, Dave sits down with Ohio gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch to discuss the collapse of federal credibility, the resurgence of state sovereignty, and why the next political battles will be fought closer to home. Putsch outlines his vision for rebuilding industry, restoring local control, ending bureaucratic overreach, and reviving an American identity rooted in productivity, culture, and civic responsibility.The conversation explores the failures of globalization, the hollowing out of the Midwest, and how technological innovation, energy independence, and regional self-sufficiency could reshape the American future. They also examine the growing distrust of national institutions, the role of political outsiders, and whether state leadership can offer a real alternative to Washington dysfunction.If America’s future will be decided by strong states, resilient communities, and leaders willing to reject managed decline — this is a conversation you cannot miss.————————————————————————————Brought to you by Above Time Coffee Roasters, Atlas Bullion, Idaho Tallow, and Antelope Hill Publishing & ODGG Supply.————————————————————————————SEND US SNAIL MAIL:P.O. Box 853Post Falls, Idaho 83877————————————————————————————SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS https://IdahoTallow.com⁠🧼 ⁠⁠North Idaho Tallow Co.⁠ keeps it simple—grass-fed tallow, time-tested ingredients, zero junk. Their soaps, balms, and lip balm are packed with bioavailable nutrients your skin actually needs. No fillers, no endocrine disruptors—just rugged, reliable skincare that works. Ditch the synthetic garbage and switch to North Idaho Tallow Co. Get yours at ⁠https://IdahoTallow.com⁠ — Proceeds of sales help fund alternative media like our show!————————————————————————————🛖🌲🔥 Buy Amazing Military Surplus Gear, and Get Prepared at: https://odggsupply.com/————————————————————————————⁠📚 Antelope Hill Publishing⁠ is America’s leading publisher of dissident books, including a wide array of both original works and new, first-time translations of important historical titles. If you’re listening to this show, you won’t be disappointed in these or any of the other books available from Antelope Hill. Visit ⁠antelopehillpublishing.com⁠ today!————————————————————————————⁠https://atlasbullion.com/backlash⁠/💰 For Gold & Silver Coins, Bars, and Physical Subscriptions shop with ⁠Atlas Bullion⁠! They support the voices others want to silence.————————————————————————————Buy ₿itcoin with River ExchangeTired of watching the dollar die? Buy Bitcoin today with our referral link and take the first step toward financial sovereignty.https://river.com/signup?r=7UVB5SNC————————————————————————————💸 ₿uy ₿itcoin Hardware:Take control of your financial future with help from our friends at CoinKite. Whether it's securing your Bitcoin with a hardware wallet like ColdCard or ColdCard Q, Coinkite is here to help with open-source, time-tested hardware and software. Use our link below:https://store.coinkite.com/promo/58E823571F49C7C50F0D————————————————————————————🥩 Buy Healthy Beef Snacks from One Acre Farms:Feed your family healthy food with One Acre beef snacks! No chemicals, no artificial crap. Just healthy, grass fed, locally raised beef. Use our link for a discount at checkout:https://oneacreiowa.com/discount/BACKLASH————————————————————————————WHERE TO DONATE:thebacklash.net/donatesubscribestar.com/thebacklashpatreon.com/thebacklashhttps://www.thebacklash.net/superchat

In Episode 118 of The Backlash, David J. Reilly surveys a world that feels increasingly unrecognizable. A shocking shooting involving a transgender suspect raises difficult questions about gender ideology, media framing, and the social pressures shaping modern violence. Meanwhile, Iran’s partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz signals rising global tensions and economic risk, as instability abroad collides with cultural upheaval at home.Across Europe, the murder of French nationalist activist Quentin amid escalating street unrest has ignited protests, memorials, and a fierce debate over nationalism, immigration, and political violence. As media narratives attempt to define the meaning of these events, Dave examines the truth about Europe’s so-called “far-right” movements and why growing numbers of citizens are rejecting the post-national consensus.The episode also explores mounting geopolitical strain involving Israel and the United States, the removal of Carrie Prejean Boller from the Religious Liberty Commission, and renewed tensions inside the Church as questions of authority, doctrine, and modern politics continue to collide.At home, cultural conflict intensifies: the modern dating market, hypergamy, and the shifting expectations between men and women reveal deeper fractures in Western society. With Lent beginning, Dave reflects on discipline, sacrifice, and spiritual clarity in an age defined by excess and confusion.Economic warning signs continue to flash as the World Uncertainty Index reaches historic highs, housing investors begin to sell, and a U.S. bank failure marks another crack in the financial system. From digital currency debates to gold, Bitcoin, and systemic fragility, the foundations of the global economy appear increasingly unstable.From cultural breakdown and identity extremism to geopolitical escalation and financial uncertainty, Episode 118 confronts the accelerating collapse of the “normal” world and asks what comes next.Join us live, support the show, and be part of the conversation shaping the future.————————————————————————————Brought to you by Above Time Coffee Roasters, Atlas Bullion, Idaho Tallow, and Antelope Hill Publishing & ODGG Supply.————————————————————————————SEND US SNAIL MAIL:P.O. Box 853Post Falls, Idaho 83877————————————————————————————SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS https://IdahoTallow.com⁠🧼 ⁠⁠North Idaho Tallow Co.⁠ keeps it simple—grass-fed tallow, time-tested ingredients, zero junk. Their soaps, balms, and lip balm are packed with bioavailable nutrients your skin actually needs. No fillers, no endocrine disruptors—just rugged, reliable skincare that works. Ditch the synthetic garbage and switch to North Idaho Tallow Co. Get yours at ⁠https://IdahoTallow.com⁠ — Proceeds of sales help fund alternative media like our show!————————————————————————————🛖🌲🔥 Buy Amazing Military Surplus Gear, and Get Prepared at: https://odggsupply.com/————————————————————————————⁠📚 Antelope Hill Publishing⁠ is America’s leading publisher of dissident books, including a wide array of both original works and new, first-time translations of important historical titles. If you’re listening to this show, you won’t be disappointed in these or any of the other books available from Antelope Hill. Visit ⁠antelopehillpublishing.com⁠ today!————————————————————————————⁠https://atlasbullion.com/backlash⁠/💰 For Gold & Silver Coins, Bars, and Physical Subscriptions shop with ⁠Atlas Bullion⁠! They support the voices others want to silence.————————————————————————————Buy ₿itcoin with River ExchangeTired of watching the dollar die? Buy Bitcoin today with our referral link and take the first step toward financial sovereignty.https://river.com/signup?r=7UVB5SNC————————————————————————————💸 ₿uy ₿itcoin Hardware:Take control of your financial future with help from our friends at CoinKite. Whether it's securing your Bitcoin with a hardware wallet like ColdCard or ColdCard Q, Coinkite is here to help with open-source, time-tested hardware and software. Use our link below:https://store.coinkite.com/promo/58E823571F49C7C50F0D————————————————————————————🥩 Buy Healthy Beef Snacks from One Acre Farms:Feed your family healthy food with One Acre beef snacks! No chemicals, no artificial crap. Just healthy, grass fed, locally raised beef. Use our link for a discount at checkout:https://oneacreiowa.com/discount/BACKLASH————————————————————————————WHERE TO DONATE:thebacklash.net/donatesubscribestar.com/thebacklashpatreon.com/thebacklashhttps://www.thebacklash.net/superchat