Imagine waking up at 5AM to 40 armed FBI agents, drones overhead, and rifles pointed at your face—all because you wrote privacy-focused Bitcoin software. That’s the story of Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, a Bitcoin privacy tool designed to keep your transactions anonymous in a world hell-bent on surveillance. In this episode of The Rice Report, Eric Rice goes deep with Keonne about: How the DOJ charged him with conspiracy—without a single victim Why the feds ignored regulators who said no laws were broken How a meme tweet became evidence in a federal case What it’s like to be raided like a terrorist for open-source code Why Keonne ultimately took a plea deal after the court denied all motions—without even offering a reason This isn’t just about Bitcoin or privacy tech—it’s about free speech, innovation, and the rising danger of a justice system used as a weapon. 👉 Comment below: Should privacy be a crime in America? 🔔 Subscribe for more hard-hitting truth on tech, money, and freedom. 📝 Sign the pardon petition: https://billandkeonne.org Support the families of Keonne & Bill as they fight back. #FreeKeonne #CodeIsNotACrime #SamouraiWallet #BitcoinPrivacy #justicesystem Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: 5AM Raid on Keonne’s Home 01:15 – Who Is Keonne Rodriguez? 03:10 – The Mission Behind Samourai Wallet 07:25 – CoinJoin vs Mixers: What’s the Difference? 12:40 – The DOJ Charges Explained 18:15 – The Arrest, Interrogation & No Charges Explained 25:00 – A Meme Tweet Used as Evidence?! 31:45 – Public Defender or Private Counsel? 36:30 – Discovery Suppression & Missing Emails 42:00 – Motions Denied Without Explanation 46:50 – Why Keonne Took the Plea Deal 51:30 – Sentencing: $6M Fine, $250K Interest, 5 Years in Prison 58:10 – How to Help: Petition, Donations, Awareness

Would you run toward gunfire with no shoes on? Stephen Willeford did—and what happened next saved an entire Texas town. In this powerful episode of The Rice Report, we sit down with the man known as the “Barefoot Defender”—a humble plumber turned national hero. Stephen shares the full, moment-by-moment account of how he stopped the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history, armed only with an AR-15 and his faith. This isn’t just a story about guns. It’s a story about courage, conviction, and the uncomfortable truth that the media ignores: When seconds count, the police are minutes away. 💡 In this must-watch interview, you’ll learn: What really happened in Sutherland Springs on November 5, 2017 Why Stephen feared the police more than the gunman The emotional aftermath of taking a life—and saving many more The real difference between GOA and NRA How government overreach is quietly dismantling your 2A rights 👉 This is why lawful gun ownership matters. 👉 This is what a modern-day sheepdog looks like. Ready to fight for your rights? Go to https://gunowners.org and join the only no-compromise 2A group in America. 💬 Drop a comment: What would YOU have done in Stephen’s shoes? 🔔 Subscribe for more truth they won’t show you on the news. 📖 Get Stephen’s book “A Town Called Sutherland Springs” on Amazon. Timestamps: 00:00 – Stephen’s daughter hears gunfire 02:10 – Why he grabbed his AR-15 barefoot 06:30 – Running into danger with no shoes 10:45 – Confrontation with the shooter 14:00 – The final shot that ended the threat 18:50 – Chasing the shooter in a stranger’s truck 23:00 – Police arrive—too late 27:00 – Emotional call to his wife 30:00 – 26 killed, 20 wounded—what really happened 34:20 – GOA vs NRA: What you need to know 40:00 – How unconstitutional laws are slipping through 47:30 – The truth about the NFA and Al Capone 54:00 – What YOU can do to protect your rights 01:03:00 – Final message: Be the sheepdog #SecondAmendment #GunOwnersOfAmerica #StephenWilleford #BarefootDefender #TheRiceReport lm

Is the U.S. already fighting World War III—but it's a different type of war? In this episode of The Rice Report, Eric Rice talks with author, researcher, and Activist Post editor Charlie Robinson about fifth-generation warfare: a conflict waged not with tanks and missiles, but with psychology, economics, and technology. Charlie breaks down how fear, comfort, and AI are being weaponized to shape public behavior—and why the distractions dominating headlines (Venezuela, digital currency, promises of a "golden age") may be serving a very different purpose than we're told. In this conversation: → Why comfort has become a tool of mass influence → The case for AI as a "weapon of mass comfort" → How centralized banking could be replaced—but not in the way you'd expect → The intersection of faith, technology, and power in shaping what comes next We're not doing left vs. right here. It's about understanding the game being played, and how we are all pawns.♟️♟️♟️ 🎧 New here? Subscribe for unfiltered conversations on money, power, and the future. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Front-row seat to the circus 01:30 – Meet Charlie Robinson & the Venezuela distraction 05:00 – Is World War III already here? 10:45 – The oil, gold & resource war no one's talking about 15:30 – Fifth-generation warfare: Fear, comfort & control 21:00 – AI as a weapon of mass comfort 29:30 – Propaganda, perception & psychological control 35:00 – The false golden age & Biblical alignment 41:20 – The moral authority trap: Who governs AI? 47:00 – Technocracy and centralized power structures 53:00 – Banking collapse & the illusion of victory 1:00:30 – Bitcoin, decentralization & the real rebellion 1:08:00 – Wake up or check out: The choice is now 1:18:00 – Final thoughts: Eyes to see, ears to hear #fifthgenerationwarfare #charlierobinson #technocracy #aiagenda #digitalcurrency #ricereport

Venezuela, AI, war, and elections...the government and the media are lying to you. Take it from someone who worked on the inside of the world's premier intelligence organization. In another episode of truth, The Rice Report brings back former CIA analyst Larry Johnson to break down the real reasons behind Venezuela’s rising tension, America’s failing war strategies, and why biometric surveillance is being quietly rolled out while nobody's paying attention. Larry is not an armchair pundit. He has real world knowledge. Larry has been on the inside—global counterintelligence, DEA partnerships, and real-world operations in Venezuela. What he reveals in this conversation will make you question everything from the mainstream narratives (which I hope you already question, friends) on Ukraine and Gaza to why AI is being fast-tracked into your wallet… and your skin. 💡 Inside This Episode: - Why the “drug boats” from Venezuela are a flat-out fabrication 🚫 - The real reason we’re eyeing Venezuelan oil (and it’s not democracy) 🛢 - How biometric data is the new gold—and why you’re already being traded - The coming AI surveillance state and what it means for your freedom 🤖 - U.S. military weakness EXPOSED: Why we couldn’t even take Venezuela - The trap of capitalism vs. communism—and who’s really calling the shots - This isn’t left vs. right. It’s the people vs. the power structure. 💬 Comment below: Do you think Venezuela is really a threat—or is it about control? 🔔 Subscribe to The Rice Report for uncensored truth on money, power & freedom. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - The Venezuela Drug Trafficking Lie 04:30 - How U.S. Narratives Are Built on Fiction 09:15 - The Real Reason for Venezuela: Oil & Power 14:00 - U.S. Military Weakness EXPOSED 19:45 - Biometric Data Sharing Deals & the Surveillance Trap 26:30 - The Rise of Multipolar Power & U.S. Decline 31:00 - Why AI = Control, Not Innovation 38:50 - Capitalism vs. Communism: The False Binary 45:00 - Lessons from Russia’s Rebirth After Collapse 58:30 - Why U.S. Wars Are Designed to Never Win 01:10:00 - The Trap of the Digital Prison 01:17:30 - What Happens in a U.S. Economic Collapse 01:25:00 - Can America Turn This Around? Final Thoughts

The Epstein case isn’t about one man. It’s about a system built on blackmail, silence, and political power. This is deeper and darker than anyone realizes. In this episode of The Rice Report, Eric Rice sits down with investigative journalist Nick Bryant, author of The Franklin Scandal and head of Epstein Justice, to expose what the government doesn’t want you to know....and that pertains to both sides of the aisle. A bill to release the Epstein files passed Congress unanimously. So why haven’t we seen them yet? Why are “national security concerns” suddenly protecting known child traffickers? 💡 Here’s what you’ll discover in this powerful conversation: - The shocking connection between Epstein and Trump—exposed in leaked emails - How blackmail, not politics, runs D.C. - Why the Franklin Scandal was a carbon copy of the Epstein network - What the media won’t cover—and why - Why Ghislaine Maxwell’s co-conspirators are still walking free - How an independent congressional commission could bring real justice (and how YOU can help) Nick breaks down how a system of compromise, corruption, and cover-ups has been running for decades—using children as currency. The only thing that can stop it? Pressure from the public. From you. 👉 Visit https://epsteinjustice.com to support the mission 👉 Follow Nick at nickbryantnyc.com 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews exposing truth, power & corruption 💬 Your comments are welcome. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: What the Epstein Case Is Really About 01:30 – Congress Passes Epstein Files Bill—Unanimously 04:00 – Trump, Epstein & the Leaked Emails 07:00 – Who’s Fabricating What? 11:00 – Why “National Security” Is Protecting Pedophiles 13:30 – The Franklin Scandal Connection16:30 – How Blackmail Runs Politics 20:00 – The Truth About Ghislaine’s Network 24:00 – What Videos, Evidence & Files Still Exist? 28:00 – Media Complicity & Salacious Distractions 33:00 – Demand for a Congressional Commission 40:00 – Will We Ever See Indictments? 47:00 – The Role of Epstein Justice & How to Help 55:00 – Final Thoughts: The Fight for Truth & Accountability This episode could change the way you see American politics forever. #EpsteinFiles #NickBryant #FranklinScandal #EpsteinJustice #GovernmentCorruption

Most people don’t realize it—but your smart fridge, your thermostat, even your phone is spying on you. Constantly. It’s all feeding into a centralized system designed to control behavior, suppress freedom, and engineer society through surveillance and AI. In this powerful interview, Eric shares his personal transformation from being "brainwashed" and depressed at 300 pounds to becoming a leading voice in the digital privacy movement. He explains how your smart TV, thermostat, phone, and even your refrigerator are creating detailed profiles used to manipulate and control you—and what you can do about it starting today. Let's go - we are covering: - The TikTok algorithm experience that woke Eric up to mass manipulation - Low-tech privacy solutions that actually work (webcam covers, Faraday bags, microphone blockers) - How to transition from Windows/Apple to Linux using Zorin OS - Why convenience is the "golden handcuff" they're selling you - How AI is being used for unprecedented social engineering - Building local communities and alternative economies with gold backs - The connection between unplugging and mental health #DigitalPrivacy #SurveillanceState #SmartDevices #AIControl #RiceReport Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to The Rice Report 1:15 - Why “Smart Devices” Aren’t Smart for You 3:40 - Surveillance in Your Thermostat, Fridge & Car 5:05 - China’s Social Credit System Is the Prototype 7:20 - Digital Propaganda and AI Manipulation 9:15 - Eric’s Personal Wake-Up Call (Creepy TikTok Moment) 13:30 - Why “Privacy Tech” is Often a Trap 18:45 - Can We Ever Be Truly Private Again? 21:00 - Practical Low-Tech Privacy Steps 26:30 - What You Must Know About Faraday Bags 30:45 - Decentralization, Not Just Encryption 35:00 - Why Convenience Is the Enemy of Liberty 39:10 - Protecting Kids & Family Conversations 44:15 - The Power of Unplugging 50:40 - Eric’s Transformation Story (300lbs to Liberty Fighter) 1:01:00 - How to Join the Privacy Movement & Build Local Communities Connect with Privacy Academy: 🔒 Website: https://privacyacademy.com 📧 Join their community for weekly live training sessions About This Episode: Eric Meder is the co-founder of Privacy Academy alongside his father. After experiencing firsthand how algorithms and big tech manipulation contributed to his depression and health crisis, Eric transformed his life by unplugging and pursuing digital privacy. Now he helps thousands of non-techie people transition to privacy-respecting technology and build local communities focused on liberty. More from The Rice Report: Subscribe for weekly conversations about money, politics, and faith—the three things you're never supposed to talk about. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

Most Americans think they're building wealth. They're not—they're holding paper promises that expire in 2026. Former Silicon Valley insider Russell Gray breaks down how the retirement system became a casino rigged by the Fed, Wall Street, and fiat currency manipulation. If you've got a 401(k), IRA, or "diversified portfolio," this conversation will change how you see your future. What Russell reveals: → Why the dollar-gold separation created fake wealth for an entire generation → The Fed/IRS playbook that turned assets into traps (and how to escape) → Why cashflow beats net worth—and most "millionaires" are one crisis away from broke → The difference between currency and money (this alone is worth the watch) → How decentralization isn't just crypto buzzwords—it's your exit strategy → The 3-step framework to protect your family before the next collapse This isn't doom porn. It's a strategic roadmap for anyone who wants to build real, transferable wealth instead of numbers on a screen. Russell Gray hosts Real Estate Guys Radio and has spent decades helping people move from paper assets to cashflowing freedom. If the system feels rigged, that's because it is—but there's a clear path out if you're willing to act now. Your move: ✓ Subscribe for weekly truth on money, freedom & what's actually working ✓ Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway—let's build this community ✓ Share this with someone who needs to hear it before 2026 This is relevant to everyone. The voices speaking truth are getting louder. 00:00 – Corruption, Media & Politics Today 01:00 – Host Intro & Russell Gray Joins 02:00 – Historical Corruption vs Modern Exposure 04:00 – Russell’s Story: Loss, Faith & Purpose 07:00 – Awakening to Financial Corruption (Jekyll Island) 10:00 – Inflation, Monopoly Power & Youth Miseducation 13:00 – Political Theater & “Two Kings at the Same Table” 16:00 – Spiritual Revival & Cultural Awakening 20:00 – Education System Collapse & Generational Crisis 23:00 – The Monetary Timeline: 1913 → 1971 26:00 – End of the Dollar System & Rising Decentralization 29:00 – Preparing for Collapse or Rebuild 31:00 – Christianity as a Decentralized Model for Society 34:00 – Technocracy, Rockefeller & Institutional Capture 39:00 – AI, Surveillance & Decentralization 42:00 – Three Levels of Freedom: Financial, Political, Spiritual 47:00 – Productivity, Entrepreneurship & Real Value 52:00 – Currency vs Money: Gold, Silver, Bitcoin 57:00 – Inflation, Fake Equity & Real Wealth 01:03:00 – The Coming Dollar Shock & Global Realignment 01:10:00 – Baby Boomer Business Transfer & AI Opportunity 01:14:00 – Political Corruption, Accountability & Treason 01:16:00 – Final Message: Truth, Hope & Action #RetirementPlanning #RussellGray #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #TheRiceReport #Decentralization #WealthBuilding #TheRealEstateGuys

They told you it was about compassion. They told you it was legal. But immigration attorney Esther Valdez Clayton breaks it down—and it’s not what the media wants you to hear. In this episode of The Rice Report, we unpack the real story behind illegal immigration, asylum loopholes, and why America’s legal system is being intentionally overwhelmed. Esther has over two decades of experience in immigration law—and she’s here to tell you how policy changes, activist NGOs, and misused parole programs have created chaos at the border. 👀 What You’ll Discover: Why most “asylum seekers” won’t win their cases—and never intended to The truth behind Biden’s mass parole program (and how it made illegals technically legal) How Catholic and nonprofit charities are driving the open border agenda The financial burden on U.S. taxpayers, schools, and social services Why ICE agents are under attack and who’s really behind it How illegal workers get paid in cash—while Americans foot the bill Whether you lean right, left, or somewhere in between, this is the side of the immigration story no one’s telling you. It's not about race. It's about law—and whether America still believes in it. 💬 Drop your thoughts below. Should immigration laws be strictly enforced or rewritten? 🔔 Subscribe for more truth they don’t want you to hear. 📢 Share this with someone who still thinks “the system is broken” by accident. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The Truth About U.S. Immigration 01:45 – What the Media Won’t Tell You About “Illegals” 03:00 – The Real Pathways to Legal Immigration 05:15 – Biden’s Mass Parole Program Explained 07:40 – Only 15% of Asylum Cases Are Legit 10:20 – How Nonprofits & Churches Exploit Immigration Loopholes 14:00 – The Biblical Misuse of “Sanctuary” 18:10 – The Financial Impact of Illegal Immigration 21:00 – The Connection Between Labor Shortages & Abortion 25:30 – Why Deportation Rates Matter More Than You Think 30:00 – What’s Really Behind the 1.6M “Self-Deportations” 35:00 – The H1B Visa Loophole No One Talks About 37:00 – Why Exporting the Best & Brightest Hurts Everyone #ImmigrationTruth #BorderCrisis2025 #EstherValdezClayton #TheRiceReport #ImmigrationLaw