How do we get out of this mess?
From The Hot Dish by The One Country Project
April 8, 2026 · 28 min · Season 7 · Episode 14
About this episode
Denver Riggleman discusses the chaos in U.S. politics and the influence of Christian nationalism and military actions on leadership and foreign policy.
The Madness of Power and Prophecy: A Chat with Denver Riggleman Buckle up, folks! Today’s episode is a wild ride through the chaos that’s unraveling in U.S. politics and global diplomacy, with the ever-brave Denver Riggleman—former Congressman, Air Force vet, NSA contractor, and fearless truth-teller. Prepare for some truth bombs about the insanity, the threats, and the grift that’s turning this country into a giant episode of “How Did We Get Here?” Riggleman drops truth bombs, connecting the dots between prophecy, power, and national security, all while lamenting the state of American leadership; Joel asks the hard questions and teases out a path back to sanity—maybe, just maybe, saving the damn country. Main Topics Covered: The bizarre and dangerous world of Christian nationalism and prophecy that is fueling political decisions The potential and peril of military actions against Iran The influence of greed, grift, and the military-industrial complex on U.S. foreign policy The decline of trust in American institutions and the urgent need for courageous leadership Connect with Denver Riggleman: X / Twitter Substack The Breach Media (YouTube) Hold onto your hats, folks. It’s a…
People in this episode
Guest: Denver Riggleman
Topics covered
- U.S. politics
- Christian nationalism
- military actions
- foreign policy
- leadership
- national security
Keywords
- politics
- prophecy
- national security
- leadership
- military-industrial complex
- Christian nationalism
- grift
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The One Country Project, The Breach Media
Places: U.S., Iran
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