This episode, Shannon exposes us to the book The Naked Communist: Exposing Communism and Restoring Freedom by W. Cleon Skousen. 

Unmasking the Secrets, Subversion, and Legacy of Communism

Step into the gripping world of The Naked Communist: Exposing Communism and Restoring Freedom by W. Cleon Skousen—a riveting exploration of one of the most influential ideologies of the 20th century. With its rich historical analysis and revelatory insights, this non-fiction masterpiece takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Cold War era.

In this updated edition, Skousen masterfully uncovers the hidden truths behind communism, stripping away its façade to reveal its true essence. Through meticulous research and a profound understanding of the era, he unearths the ideological underpinnings that fueled communism's rise and its enduring impact on the world stage.

Shannon brings to life a book that should be a timeless classic.  This is the first of a series of offerings from Cleon Skousen that she hopes to introduce to us.

The nation the Founders built is now in the throes of a political, economic, social, and spiritual crisis that has driven many to an almost frantic search for modern solutions. The truth is that the solutions have been available for a long time -- in the writings of our Founding Fathers -- carefully set forth in this timely book.

In The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World, Discover the 28 Principles of Freedom our Founding Fathers said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. Learn how adherence to these beliefs during the past 200 years has brought about more progress than was made in the previous 5000 years. These 28 Principles include The Genius of Natural Law, Virtuous and Moral Leaders, Equal Rights--Not Equal Things, and Avoiding the Burden of Debt.

Todays terrifying read is If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares Shannon discusses how they address in 2023, hundreds of AI luminaries signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence poses a serious risk of human extinction. Since then, the AI race has only intensified. Companies and countries are rushing to build machines that will be smarter than any person. And the world is devastatingly unprepared for what would come next.

In this Episode Shannon discusses the book The Manufacturing Delusion Exposed: A Tactical Study Guide and Critical Thinking Framework for Identifying Brainwashing and Indoctrination 

The Manufacturing Delusion Exposed pulls back the curtain on these systems of influence and gives readers a practical framework for understanding how modern information environments can subtly guide thinking and behavior.

Rather than simply criticizing media or institutions, this book takes a strategic and analytical approach. Through clear explanations and accessible examples, it breaks down the mechanisms used to manufacture narratives, reinforce ideological conformity, and discourage independent thought. Readers will learn how emotional triggers, repeated messaging, selective framing, and information filtering can combine to create powerful forms of social conditioning.

Also Referenced:

Rules for Radicals by Sauk Alinsky

Video - Is It War? by Reason.tv

Sannon Explores the book REVOLT by Ray Bourhis.  She talks not only about the style, narrative and message but, she equates it to historical references and applying the lessons to today's geological/social societies.

Shannon interviews Lisa Heartman, author of High Heels and Handguns (A Kate Howard Novel, Book One). 

Synopsis: For Kate Howard, former Army Special Forces Sergeant, life as a one-woman personal protection detail comes with challenges.  Kate must accept help from an unwanted source: the soldier she loved and left in Afghanistan, bloody, broken, and barely alive. Special Forces Officer Paxton Banks. After ten years, old emotions and new threats whip Kate's world into complicated chaos. But when other elected officials are threatened, Kate and Paxton must tamp down their fiery feelings to catch a madman hell-bent on revenge.

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In this episode, Shannon delves into the pages of You Will Own Nothing by Carol Roth.  In her discussion, we see the plan to convert individual income and wealth to a centralized provider of all products and services deemed enough for you.  With wit and humor, many societal and economic concerns are addressed.

Shannon discusses the book The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon – January 20, 2026
by Peter Schweizer