Episodes

Donald Jeffries and Tony Arterburn (with guest Ashley) tackle the week's headlines, from failing infrastructure and maddening customer service to AI, corporate consolidation and cultural decline. They also discuss the political landscape—Trump's controversies, the looming midterms, Middle East tensions and the economic fallout—offering sharp, unscripted commentary and cautious predictions.

Hosts Billy and Ashley discuss the fallout from Trump blocking a proposed live televised execution, the role of MAGA and powerful lobbying networks, and concerns about midterm politics and global conflicts. They then pivot to tech: a new documentary on Elon Musk, the rise of private network cities like Prospera and Praxis, life‑extension and implant experiments, and the ethical risks of AI and gene editing.

On this episode of America Unplugged, hosts Billy Ray Valentine, Tony Arterburn and Don Jeffries clash over Pete Hegseth’s proposal to televise the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan and the wider ethics of the death penalty. They also explore reports of a pneumonic plague scare in Siberia, debates over population-control narratives, and growing distrust in mainstream institutions and medical guidance.

Hosts Billy Ray Valentine, Don Jeffries, and Tony Arterburn dissect the week’s most controversial headlines: the dramatic FlyDubai Flight 1073 incident en route to Tel Aviv, questions about caravan coverage and election timing, the Pentagon’s image push, and the political theater around immigration and war. They debate whether events are genuine or engineered psyops, criticize media narratives, and reflect on broader cultural and geopolitical consequences.

The hosts open with a personal conversation about loss and the value of animals, then pivot to a heated take on current events. Topics include Trump and Netanyahu’s inflammatory UN speeches, talk of martial law and election concerns, rising Russia–NATO tensions, technocrats and AI data centers, and the broader struggles facing American politics and everyday affordability.

Billy Ray Valentine, Tony Arterburn and Don Jeffries cut through the headlines: the hosts debate Trump’s $5,000 promise and tariff talk, the White House ban on major outlets, and rising inflation. They dig into plans for Greenland and ‘freedom cities,’ criticize media and elite influence, and weigh mounting NATO–Russia tensions and domestic economic strain.

On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, hosts and guests revisit the day that changed America, sharing personal memories and exploring lingering questions—from recovered passports and the collapse of WTC 7 to reported explosions and official timelines. The episode mixes emotional reflection with debate: callers and guests argue for evidence-based investigation while warning against unfounded claims, and discuss the long political fallout, including the Patriot Act, Homeland Security, and ong...

Hosts Donald Jeffries, Billy Ray Valentine and Tony Arterburn (with guest Ashley) tackle the week’s headlines on America Unplugged, from the satirical renaming of Lake of America and Trump’s tariff spat with Canada to the wider economic impacts. The episode also examines immigration and H‑1B debates, media manipulation and cultural division, with personal anecdotes, market concerns and a tribute to late producer Ron Patton.

On this episode of America Unplugged, Billy Ray Valentine, Donald Jeffries and Tony Arterburn unpack the USS Abraham Lincoln crisis — reports of sailor suicides, desperate conditions, and stretched deployments — and examine how leadership and resource shortfalls are affecting servicemembers. The hosts also break down the economic fallout: soaring gas prices, historic presidential disapproval on fuel, concerns about missile and drone shortages, and a covert U.S.–Japan currency intervention that ...

Architect Richard Gage talks with America Unplugged about the upcoming Turning the Tide 9/11 conference, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and the evidence he argues points to controlled demolition of the World Trade Center buildings, including Building 7. The episode covers eyewitness accounts, scientific studies cited by Gage, high-profile speakers and films, and how listeners can attend or stream the event and follow related legal and investigative efforts.

Hosts Don Jeffries and Tony Arterburn tackle the week’s biggest controversies — a mass migrant surge into Spain, elite-driven demographic shifts, and the political theater around Fauci’s pardon and pandemic hearings. They trace how COVID-era decisions, election disputes, and foreign policy distractions have eroded public trust, strained the economy, and reshaped American civic life.

On this episode of America Unplugged, hosts Billy Ray Valentine, Don Jeffries and Ashley discuss escalating U.S. rhetoric toward Cuba, recent State Department claims, and the humanitarian effects of grid failures on the island. They also cover the NDAA and its implications for U.S.–Israel ties, shifting right-wing alliances (including Tucker Carlson and J.D. Vance), concerns about AI data centers, and broader political and populist currents shaping the coming years.

Hosts Donald Jeffries, Billy Ray Valentine, and Tony Arterburn discuss Lindsey Graham's death and legacy, the growing distrust around U.S. elections, concerns over voting technology versus paper ballots, and the political implications of Trump's rhetoric on election integrity. The episode also touches on media influence, foreign interference claims, and frustrations with the two-party system, urging listeners to consider reforms and to seek the truth amid competing narratives.

Hosts Billy Ray Valentine, Don Jeffries and Ashley break down the latest news: live coverage of the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing, questions about missing evidence and conflicting timelines, and accusations of manipulation. The episode also covers growing surveillance concerns (including AI cameras on garbage trucks), threats against public figures, and the role of influencers like Candace Owens in spreading and debating conspiracy theories — all mixed with the show’s usual banter and comm...

Donald Jeffries and Tony Arterburn host a raw, unscripted America Unplugged episode dissecting the 250th anniversary of the Republic, a rare 1957 JFK reading of the Declaration of Independence, and how modern America has strayed from its founding principles. They debate Lincoln’s legacy, the erosion of consent of the governed, media and institutional failures, prospects for a nonviolent “third American revolution” or secession, and headlines from the week — with sharp historical context and con...

Hosts Billy Ray Valentine, Tony Arterburn and Ashley dig into headlines on this episode of America Unplugged, unpacking tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s energy leverage, and the U.S. response. They debate whether actions stem from incompetence, intentional strategy, or deeper power plays by entrenched interests. The conversation covers Israel and Netanyahu, the role of the deep state, market and energy impacts, and the political fallout heading into the midterms — all framed through...

Hosts Billy Ray Valentine, Don Jeffries and Tony Arterburn tackle the week's headlines — from the Knicks' street-level joy and World Cup solidarity to how social-media algorithms shape what we see. They probe geopolitics and hidden history, debating the Iran deal, sanctions, Zionism and elite influence in an unauthorized, unscripted conversation on America Unplugged.

Hosts Donald Jeffries, Tony Arterburn, and guest Ashley dissect the week's headlines: the splintering of MAGA into cult-like loyalty, the influence of installed media personalities, the Epstein revelations, and the shifting American global role amid covert power plays. Candid and unscripted, they probe propaganda, political theater, and what comes next for a nation in managed decline.

Donald Jeffries, Billy Ray Valentine and Tony Arterburn take apart the week’s biggest headlines—unscripted and un‑intimidated—breaking down political theater, media spin, and real threats to everyday Americans. Topics include Knicks mania and culture, questions about presidential fitness, the UFC controversy over silenced fighters, circulating claims about Iran’s nuclear status, unexplained military drills in California, and deepening economic and geopolitical strains.

Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai discusses his journey from inventing email to confronting media manipulation, election integrity, and the forces he calls the “swarm.” He explains the need for personal responsibility, systems science, and bottoms‑up movements to break political control, and shares experiences from his Senate runs and TruthFreedomHealth organizing. The episode covers shadow banning, opportunist influencers, Zionism’s political role, and practical steps for grassroots action — including volun...

Survival of the Richest, host of the Donald Jeffrey Show, Billy Ray Valentine, host of the Infinite Fringe Podcast, researcher, truth seeker from the Bronx, New York, Tony Arterburn, radio host, combat veteran, precious metals analyst, and alt historian join together on America Unplugged to challenge headlines, decode disinformation, and cut through mainstream propaganda. This episode covers: Trump’s $250 bill and White House UFC spectacle, threats against Oman and talk of Cuba invasion, develo...

Billy Ray Valentine hosts America Unplugged with Donald Jeffries and Tony Arterburn, breaking down this week’s explosive headlines: Tulsi Gabbard’s exit and alleged CIA seizures of documents, Thomas Massie’s unexpected primary loss and AIPAC influence, and Candace Owens’ revealing interview with Hunter Biden amid laptop controversies. Unauthorized, unscripted, and unintimidated, the hosts decode disinformation, challenge mainstream narratives, and debate election integrity, political sellouts, ...

Donald Jeffries, Billy Ray Valentine and Tony Arterburn cut through mainstream narratives in a freewheeling episode of America Unplugged, taking on headlines, psyops and hidden history with skepticism and dark humor. Topics include the new hantavirus reports and media fear tactics, Trump’s China trip and geopolitical fallout, the Thomas Massie primary battle versus establishment forces, resurfaced CIA documents hinting at secrets under the Sphinx, plus offbeat riffs like the “Spear of Destiny” ...

Author of Hidden History and Survival of the Richest Don Jeffries, host Billy Ray Valentine, and host of the Infinite Fringe Podcast and researcher Tony Arterburn — a truth seeker from the Bronx, radio host, combat veteran, precious metals analyst, and alt‑historian — join forces. Together they take on the headlines of the week, decode disinformation, and plow through mainstream propaganda. Unauthorized, unscripted, and unintimidated, this is America Unplugged. This episode dissects the newly r...