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In this gripping and deeply unsettling episode, we walk listeners through a real-life constitutional nightmare that every American should be paying attention to. Imagine starting your morning with government agents at your door—no explanation, no charges, no rights read to you, and no court appearance. Instead, you and your loved one are taken and forcibly deported, without warning, despite being legally permitted to remain in the country. This isn’t a dystopian thriller—it’s the true story of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legally present immigrant living in Maryland with no criminal record and full protection under U.S. law.

The episode dives deep into the disturbing case of Garcia, whose 2019 immigration court ruling granted him protection from deportation due to verified threats from gangs in El Salvador. Despite that ruling and an active federal court order, ICE agents, under the direction of executive power, detained and deported him with no due process—no warrant, no indictment, no hearing. We analyze how this blatant disregard for the law directly violates 8 U.S.C. § 1231(b)(3), which prohibits the removal of individuals to countries where they may face persecution.

More alarming, this episode unpacks the constitutional violations at the heart of this case. Garcia’s Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment rights—his right to due process, equal protection, and a fair hearing—were completely ignored. The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure were bypassed. His Miranda Rights, required for custodial interrogation under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, were never given. Even more brazenly, the government acted in contempt of a standing federal court order, demonstrating a chilling willingness to override the judicial branch.

This isn’t about immigration policy—it’s about every American’s freedom. When our government can disappear someone with no evidence, no charges, and no trial, no one is safe. If we allow these violations to continue unchallenged, we open the door to unchecked executive power, eroding the very principles of liberty and justice that our country was founded on.

Listeners are urged to consider: if it can happen to him, what’s to stop it from happening to you?

The episode concludes with a powerful call to action for vigilance, accountability, and legal integrity. This is not a partisan issue—this is a moment for Americans of all stripes to defend the Constitution itself. Because, as the Founders warned, “When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” And tyranny, once allowed to root, grows quickly.

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4. #ICEAbuse
5. #ProtectCivilRights
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7. #NoOneIsAboveTheLaw
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Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

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What if one of the most widely shared conservative news sources on social media wasn’t just a media outlet, but the mouthpiece of a fringe spiritual movement—one that believes in demons, karma, and a cosmic showdown between good and evil?

In this explosive episode, host Shane E. Burkett pulls back the digital curtain on The Epoch Times—a media juggernaut that grew from a quiet anti-communist newsletter into a $122 million empire, pushing everything from political conspiracy theories to climate change denial, all while allegedly laundering millions through a complex financial web.

But the deeper you dig, the stranger it gets.

We trace The Epoch Times back to its spiritual roots—Falun Gong, a movement founded by Li Hongzhi, who claims to possess supernatural powers and preaches a blend of qigong, alien mythology, and anti-scientific beliefs. What started as a peaceful resistance to Chinese Communist persecution evolved into a global spiritual-political hybrid—and The Epoch Times became its digital sword.

This isn’t just a case of media bias—it’s a story of blurred lines between faith and propaganda, between ideological warfare and information manipulation. Through firsthand accounts, investigative reporting, and leaked memos, we explore how the organization channeled Falun Gong’s apocalyptic worldview into a coordinated social media strategy that made Breitbart and Newsmax look like amateurs.

From obscure beginnings in 2000 to viral Facebook posts reaching hundreds of millions, The Epoch Times found its groove not in journalism, but in digital evangelism—pushing content that fed America’s growing appetite for divisiveness and moral clarity.

But in 2024, the cracks split wide open.

CFO Bill Guan was indicted for allegedly running a sophisticated money laundering operation that funneled illicit funds into the company’s accounts, allegedly inflating revenue by over 400%. Suddenly, the empire built on spiritual warfare and clickbait headlines was under federal scrutiny—and facing an existential crisis.

Founder Li Hongzhi distanced himself, warning his followers to stop engaging in political attacks. The Epoch’s leadership quietly shifted. Their Hollywood ambitions through Epoch Studios began to stall. And what was once the right’s favorite viral content mill is now navigating its most unstable chapter yet.

In this episode, Shane unpacks:

• 🔍 The founding of The Epoch Times and its entanglement with Falun Gong
• 🧠 How spiritual ideology shaped editorial decisions and media expansion
• 📈 The meteoric growth from $3.8M to $122M in five years—and the hidden cost
• 💸 The federal indictment and what it reveals about their funding strategies
• 🌍 Their global f

Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

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In this urgent spoken word episode, we dive into Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s powerful remarks delivered at Miami Dade College—where she issued a stark warning: America is at risk of losing its democracy.

This episode unpacks her concerns about the rise of authoritarianism, the erosion of constitutional checks and balances, and the danger of overturning legal precedents. With Donald Trump and political allies undermining institutions and threatening to ignore court orders, Sotomayor’s message is clear—our rule of law is under attack.

She calls on the public, especially young people, to stay informed, resist misinformation, and defend the foundations of democracy before it’s too late.

This isn’t political theater—it’s a moment of reckoning.

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Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

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