The J. Burden Show

A deep dive into the Chicago Ripper Crew saga and the wave of suspected undiscovered victims. They probe confessions, strange group dynamics, and the alleged compulsion exerted by a central figure. The conversation covers courtroom chaos, indictments, convictions, and haunting trauma among investigators. They also examine how media and social forces fed the group's spread.

Ron Dodson, political analyst and writer focused on foreign policy and national sovereignty. He and J. Burden tackle how public narrative and media control pushed the US toward conflict. They discuss realism versus isolationism, ruling-class incentives shaping Ukraine and Iran policy, geopolitical choke points, risks of escalation, and whether current leadership will resist pro-Israel pressure.

Firas Modad, Middle East commentator who tracks diplomacy and regional alignments. Darryl Cooper, military analyst specializing in air campaigns and missile defense. They dissect limits of airpower, Iran’s asymmetric and maritime responses, political pressure driving escalation, Gulf states’ backlash, risks of unilateral Israeli action, and how the conflict reshapes regional alliances and great power influence.

Jeremy Ryan Slate, CEO of Command Your Brand and creator of Hidden Forces in History, maps Roman propaganda and patterns onto later regimes. He unpacks Augustus’s use of the Aeneid, citizenship shifts and border decay, currency debasement and inflation, and parallels between Roman slave labor and modern cheap labor. Short, sharp takes on power, money, and how myths shape political legitimacy.

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Andrew Edwards, writer and film commentator known for sharp cultural criticism. He and J. Burden dive into Angel Heart: personal memories of first viewings, standout performances by Mickey Rourke and De Niro, voodoo and religious syncretism, striking visual motifs and the film’s shift from noir New York to vivid New Orleans. They trace escalating murders, surreal rituals, and the movie’s fatalistic final image.

A deep dive into the Chicago Ripper Crew's ritualistic violence and disturbing occult ties. They outline key figures, chilling confessions, and how forensic details backed up horrific claims. The conversation traces the geographic spread of attacks and the investigative hurdles of pre-DNA forensics. It also examines the group's dynamics and how ordinary men became part of extreme ritual crimes.

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Lee Enfield, commentator and social-media personality (shortmagsmle), joins to spar over geopolitics and online culture. They debate risks of broader war and mock oil-fueled decadence. Conversation jumps from Dubai and influencer migration to social media noise, elite motives, and how conflict reshapes creators. Rapid-fire, irreverent takes and casual banter drive the chat.