The David Rutherford Show

📍Colonel Shawn Smith joins David Rutherford to explain how advanced persistent threats (APTs) operate—and why these nation-state cyber operations can’t be treated like ordinary hacking. He details how long-term infiltration, supply-chain compromise, and weak security culture can put critical U.S. systems at risk. This is a conversation about national security, cyber warfare, and why the public often struggles to understand the scale of what’s happening. In this episode, they cover: What an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) really is — and why it’s different from normal hacking Why nation-state cyber attacks are planned for years, not days The “enemy inside the wire” problem: what happens when attackers are already embedded How China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea approach cyber warfare differently The hidden danger of supply chain compromise (hardware + subcomponents) Why election security “testing” often fails to reflect real-world threat conditions The uncomfortable question: are U.S. institutions derelict… or complicit when it comes to protecting critical systems? Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍Across America, protests are escalating—but are they truly organic, or part of a coordinated strategy? In this hard-hitting episode, David Rutherford breaks down how modern activist movements use classic revolutionary tactics to destabilize communities, institutions, and public trust. From church stormings to ICE protests and media manipulation, he explains why today’s unrest follows a historical playbook used in revolutions around the world. Most importantly, Rut lays out what everyday Americans can do to protect their families, communities, and values without becoming part of the chaos. This is a sober, unfiltered look at the forces shaping the future of the country. In this episode, Rut covers: The Minnesota protests and the ICE incident that sparked them Activists storming churches and why it signals escalation Whether modern protests are organic or organized The funding networks behind activist movements How media and social media amplify unrest The historical playbook of revolutionary tactics Yuri Bezmenov’s four stages of societal subversion Why trust in institutions is rapidly collapsing The risk of protests turning into open conflict How communities can prepare and protect themselves Practical counterinsurgency-style responses What everyday Americans can do right now Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍A decorated U.S. Air Force general with decades of combat leadership was taken down—not for failure, but for defying a system that turned against him. In this episode, Brig. Gen. Chris Sage explains how battlefield judgment, morale, and mission success were later punished by bureaucracy and politics. This is not just one man’s story—it exposes a precedent that affects who is allowed to lead in the U.S. military. The stakes are simple and severe: when systems override commanders after the fact, speed, trust, and readiness collapse. What’s at risk is the future of leadership in war. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - The Resume That Makes This Impossible to Ignore12:38 - Commanding in War While COVID Took Over22:07 - When the System Turned on Its Own Commander33:36 - Investigated From the Pentagon, Punished by Bureaucracy 44:46 - What’s Still Broken — And Who Can Fix ItSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍EM Burlingame breaks down why Venezuela is not a regional crisis — but the first strategic move in a much larger global power operation now underway. This conversation goes far beyond oil, elections, or headlines. According to Burlingame, what just unfolded in Venezuela fits a long-running geopolitical pattern involving: • shadow power networks• regime change operations• color revolutions• proxy governments• strategic positioning for future global conflict• and the restructuring of world power itself You’ll hear why Venezuela is being framed as “Step One” on what Burlingame describes as a global chessboard — and what that implies about what comes next. Timestamps: 00:00 - Preview 01:02 - The Venezuela Op, Removing The “Guard” 06:00 - The Sport of Kings, The War Between Oligarchs 08:13 - Venezuela Is A Pawn On The WWIII Chessboard 10:18 - The Issue With Security Details, The Praetorian Problem 17:16 - Why Don’t Americans Understand What’s Happening? 25:57 - What Happens Next? 38:55 - Why We Need Our Young Men 54:01 - What EM Is Paying Attention To Next Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍Rick de la Torre, former Chief of Station in Venezuela, joins David Rutherford to expose the hidden intelligence networks, communist expansion, and foreign power operations that turned Venezuela into a criminal state — and a global launchpad for America’s enemies. From Cuban intelligence control of Maduro, to Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah using Venezuela as a base, this conversation reveals the real shadow war shaping the Western Hemisphere. Rick explains:• How Cuba actually runs Venezuela• Why communism resurged across Latin America• How oil became a weapon of global power• Why the U.S. lost focus on the hemisphere• And why a new geopolitical shift is underway right now Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Who Were Maduro’s 32 Bodyguards? 03:16 - Cuba, Communism & The Venezuelan Shadow Empire 13:47 - Did The US Just Destroy Communism In South America? 16:39 - The Battle For The Western Hemisphere 21:49 - How The Venezuela Op Changed Global Power Structures 23:44 - Marco Rubio & What Comes Next  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍A flawless military operation in Venezuela just triggered a massive global power shift — and almost nobody understands what it really means. Former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor David Rutherford breaks down why this operation wasn’t random, why Venezuela is one of the most critical chessboard positions on Earth, and how oil, drugs, elections, globalism, and regime control are all tied together. This is not about headlines.This is about who controls the world. From communist infiltration to cartel power networks, election control systems, foreign energy influence, and why Venezuela may be the key node in the global reset, Rutherford reveals why this move may mark the true beginning of a new global era. If you want to understand what is actually happening behind the scenes — this episode is essential. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍MMA legend Bas Rutten sits down with David Rutherford to reveal the truth about fear, discipline, faith, and what it really means to become strong — mentally, physically, and spiritually. Bas breaks down why modern comfort is destroying men, why discipline is the highest form of self-love, how fear actually creates courage, and how mastering your vices is the real path to freedom. This episode isn’t about fighting — it’s about building a life you can respect, a mind you can control, and a body that obeys you. If you feel like something is missing… this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.   Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - The Warrior’s Mindset 11:12 - How To Change Your Life & Sharpen Your Mind 15:56 - How Bas Embraced Fear & Built Courage For Fights 19:08 - The Physical & Mental Training For A Fight 23:52 - Common Mistakes In Training 28:40 - How Faith Improved Every Area of Life 33:04 - How Can You Be A Christian & Also Train For Fighting? 35:18 - How To Train To Fight & Build DisciplineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America is standing at the edge of something massive. In this year-in-review and future forecast episode, David Rutherford lays out his unfiltered predictions for 2026 — covering war, corruption, government debt, economic bubbles, political violence, and what may become the most destabilizing decade in modern American history. From DOGE and government fraud to the AI bubble, foreign conflicts, civil unrest, and a rising national revival, this is a full-spectrum warning and call to preparation. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/   Timestamps: 00:00 - The David Rutherford Show In 2025 & What’s Coming Next 09:36 - Foreign Wars & Future Conflicts 21:53 - DOGE Failure & The 2026 Economy 35:29 - Government Corruption & The Coming Storm 47:12 - Political V!olence & What Could Prevent It 55:04 - The Conservative Split & The Future of MAGA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍America is being reshaped by global economic warfare. In this explosive episode, economist Bryce Gill joins David Rutherford to expose what’s really happening behind the headlines: China’s quiet expansion into South America, Europe’s push toward war, Venezuela’s return to geopolitical conflict, the collapse of the middle class, and the growing domination of the U.S. economy by retired asset owners. They also dive into the looming AI bubble, the hidden cost of globalization, and why younger generations are being priced out of life itself. This is the economic battlefield briefing every American needs to hear. Timestamps: 00:00 - Venezuela Truth & The Monroe Doctrine 2.0 14:29 - How South America Affects US Economy 22:09 - EU Prepares For War 34:25 - US Gave Away Assets To Foreign Countries? 39:21 - Is Trump’s Economic Plan Working? 49:32 - Boomer Spending & US Affordability 53:44 - 2026 Recession Risk & How To Prepare See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎄In this special Christmas episode of The David Rutherford Show, Rut explores the true meaning of Christmas — the birth of Christ, the origin of faith, and why sacrifice is the foundation of meaning, courage, and civilization. From ancient tribal survival to biblical prophecy and modern chaos, Rut explains how faith shapes strong men, strong families, and free societies. This is not religion as an accessory — this is faith as a living force that governs who you become.Watch now and plant the right seeds in your soul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Why does Syria matter far beyond the Middle East — and what does it reveal about how modern global conflicts actually begin? In this episode of The David Rutherford Show, David sits down with Middle East analyst Kevork Almassian,  @SyrianaAnalysis  Syrian-born political commentator who lived through the war, lost family to jihadist violence, and was forced into exile. Kevork breaks down how Syria became a testing ground for proxy warfare, covert operations, sanctions, and information control — and why these tactics are now shaping conflicts around the world. This conversation goes beyond headlines and media narratives to examine how global powers really compete today, why Syria was never just a civil war, and what lessons governments have already learned from its collapse. If you want to understand how modern conflicts start — quietly, indirectly, and at enormous human cost — this episode is essential. Follow Kevork Almassian's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SyrianaAnalysis/streams Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/  📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/   Timestamps: 00:00 - What’s Really Going On In Syria Right Now? 09:19 - The Truth About The Syrian War & CIA Influence 18:31 - Jolani’s Rise To Power & The Covert War 29:05 - Why Are US Troops Securing The Oil Fields? 34:40 - Jolani’s Dark Intentions For Syria 51:56 - The Middle East Is Being Restructured 59:02 - Trump Classifies Certain Muslim Brotherhood Groups As Terrorists 01:07:25 - Where To Learn More From Kevork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week in Review breaks down the Bondi Beach terror attack, rising global threats, and what it reveals about preparedness and response. We examine the growing credibility crisis inside the FBI, Dan Bongino’s resignation, and the consequences of political self-preservation over accountability. From DOJ dysfunction to Trump-era insiders chasing media validation, this episode connects the dots between terror, leadership failure, and public trust. A blunt assessment of where America stands—and why nothing feels like it’s working. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ ============================================================== Timestamps: 00:00 - Christmas In America Epilogue 13:00 - Terror in Broad Daylight: The Bondi Beach Attack 25:15 - The Department of War Goes High-Tech 34:44 - Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Image Rehab, and the FBI’s Credibility Problem 37:38 - Vanity Fair, Power, and Political Self-Inflicted Wounds 43:42 - Dan Bongino Walks Away — And What That SignalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍Robin “Griff” Griffiths, a former U.S. Marine grunt, shares his firsthand account of joining the Marine Corps after 9/11 and fighting in the opening days of the Iraq War. Griff walks through boot camp, the invasion of Iraq, and the brutal reality of combat during the Battle of Nasiriyah, including the loss of 18 Marines in a single day. This episode goes beyond headlines to reveal what war actually feels like from the ground level—fear, brotherhood, chaos, and responsibility. If you want an unfiltered Marine perspective on the Iraq invasion, this is a story you won’t hear anywhere else. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - From 9/11 to the Marine Corps 10:01 - Marine Boot Camp: Breaking Down the Man 23:38 - “We Knew We Were Going To War”: Preparing For Deployment 40:41 - Ambush Alley: The First Day of Combat, Fear Of Death 52:47 - Losing 18 Friends In One Day 58:16 - Coming Home, Questioning The War, Preparing For A 2nd Deployment 01:15:10 - Getting Married Between Deployments, Family, Cost of War 01:24:02 - Brutal 2nd Deployment, Combat, Nearly Dying 01:36:13 - Coming Home, Recovery & Transitioning Out 01:47:01 - Getting Saved 01:48:46 - Lessons Learned From War 01:50:30 - What If His Son Said He Wanted To Join The Corps? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍Stig Severinsen is a four-time world champion freediver, multiple Guinness World Record holder, and the first human being to hold his breath for more than 20 minutes. Known globally as “The Human Dolphin,” Stig combines elite physiology, Eastern philosophy, and decades of scientific research to explore the limits of human potential. In this conversation, Stig and Rut go deep into: How Stig learned to hold his breath for 22 minutes The Viking childhood that shaped his connection to water Training Navy SEALs, fighter pilots, and elite performers The biology of breath, CO₂ tolerance, lactic acid, and nervous system control Why modern medicine misunderstands the mind-body connection The psychology of pushing past fear and physical limitation Breathwork as a tool for mental toughness, resilience, and healing The story behind his world records, including the under-ice swim How anyone can begin training their breath today Stig brings together science, nature, and spirituality in a way few people can. This episode is a masterclass in human performance.Follow Stig: https://www.breatheology.com/ Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Early Childhood, Connecting To Water, Inspired By Nature 17:01 - What Ignited Stig’s Competitive Spirit & Will To Be The Best? 32:23 - Breaking World-Records & Pushing Human Limits 42:30 - The Physiology of Freediving 01:02:41 - Mindfulness, Performance Psychology, The Power of Breathwork 01:14:37 - Conditioning The Mind & Body For Superhuman Performance 01:37:04 - Coaching World-Record Setting Athletes 01:48:32 - Where To Learn More About Stig & BreatheologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former prosecutor and whistleblower David Clements tears the lid off the 2020 election, exposing vote manipulation, machine fraud, foreign interference, a captured judiciary, bioweapon-level COVID lies, and why he believes only military tribunals and continuity-of-government mechanisms can address the corruption consuming America. This is the full, uncensored conversation YouTube won’t touch — a raw, explosive breakdown of how the system was hijacked, who’s pulling the strings, and why a national reckoning is coming. Timestamps: 00:00 - Clements’ Awakening: 2020 Election Fraud, Vote Flipping, and Institutional Censorship 13:49 - COVID Mandates, Bioweapon Claims, and Institutional Capture 34:37 - Collapse of Trust: Judiciary Capture, Psychological Control, and Spiritual Warfare 39:04 - Machine Manipulation, Foreign Interference, and Cloud-Based Election Control 01:05:59 - Tribunal Theory: Military Authority, Continuity of Government, and Trump’s Hidden Strategy 01:13:18 - Preparing for a National Reckoning: Accountability, Faith, and the Coming Shift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍Ralph Pezzullo joins us to break down what he calls “the biggest story in American history.” Drawing on a three-year investigation led by former CIA operations officer Gary Berntsen and world-class DEA asset Martín Rodil, Pezzullo reveals evidence of a global hybrid-warfare network involving Venezuela, Cuba, China, Iran, international cartels, and compromised U.S. officials. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 2:00 - What motivated you to investigate this story? 09:01 - Were you worried about investigating this? 12:04 - Where does this plot originate? 20:07 - Who green lit the use of this software in the US? 24:38 - The link between the cartels and voting software 29:46 - The merger that changed everything 39:03 - How the middle east distracted from this mission 47:31 - Being told to stand down on investigating this 55:30 - USAID and searching for the funding behind this operationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍With Ukrainian peace talks collapsing, EU leaders openly preparing for conflict, and NATO escalating its rhetoric, the path toward a hot war with Russia is becoming increasingly undeniable. David walks through the numbers, the agendas, and the delusions driving Europe toward a catastrophic confrontation — including the EU’s plan to seize Russian assets, NATO’s military buildup, and why Russia’s alliances with China and India change everything. We also cover breaking U.S. news:• The FBI finally arrests the alleged January 6th pipe bomber, after nearly five years.• The internal shake-up that solved the case — and what it reveals about the Bureau.• Stephen Miller’s warning that America desperately needs more lawyers for immigration and national security cases.• Michael Burry’s chilling market message: “The market no longer thinks.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍Venezuelan boat strikes have recently divided America. What actually gives the United States government the legal right to k!ll? Today, Navy SEAL David Rutherford breaks down the hidden architecture of America’s k!ll authority — from the 2001 AUMF to Article II powers, War Powers loopholes, drone programs, special operations raids, and how both political parties have expanded these powers for over 20 years. This episode explains what is legal, what isn’t, and why no president has ever been held accountable for violating the War Powers Resolution. But most of all, Rut asks us to all deeply consider the morality of it all.  Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/   Timestamps:  00:00 - What gives you the right to k!ll? 10:26 - Breaking Down U.S. Laws Around AUMF’s 33:38 - Attempts To Repeal AUMF’s 46:29 - What Is Illegal For The U.S. To Do? 54:32 - Rut On The Morality of AUMF’s    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📍Rut breaks down three of the most explosive stories in America right now: 🇺🇦 The new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine — and why it could end the war immediately.⚠️ An Afghan refugee murders a National Guardsman in D.C. — and the growing danger inside U.S. borders.🗳️ Election corruption & electronic voting manipulation — evidence resurfacing from intelligence veterans who claim the 2020 election was compromised. Rut lays out the stakes clearly: if America loses election integrity, national sovereignty collapses. If peace talks break, nuclear escalation becomes possible. If immigration remains unvetted, violence rises at home. This isn’t fear. It’s reality — and ignoring it won’t make it go away. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/   Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro, Happy Thanksgiving 07:09 - Ukraine Peace Talks 38:52 - The Attack In DC 52:16 - Election Integrity & The Fate of The WorldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  📍America hears headlines. He hears explosions. Today, David speaks with Steven Al Ebadi (Alladdin1983) — a former U.S. intelligence officer reporting from inside Ukraine, days away from drone strikes, surrounded by civilians who refuse to surrender. Stephen shares: Why he flew to Ukraine with no job & no safety net The real morale of Ukrainian civilians What weapons arrived broken — and what worked Why identity, faith, and national pride fuel the resistance Russian & North Korean troop presence Whether peace is even possible The story the mainstream won’t touch — life under daily attack Support Steven's work: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-document-ukraines-conflict-support-needed Steven's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StevenAlEbadi Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro, Steven 01:55 - Background, why he wanted to go to Ukraine 07:45 - The attitude and culture of the Ukrainian people right now 12:45 - Do Ukrainians feel ties to Russia? 18:10 - The young men of Ukraine and anti-woke attitudes 21:00 - Stories from soldiers and vets in Ukraine 23:30 - What do Ukrainians want in this war?  27:50 - What would it take to push Russia back?  31:10 - The fighting spirit of Ukrainians right now 34:15 - Is there a divide in the Ukrainian Government?  36:10 - Peace process, current negotiations 40:30 - What Steven is focused on learning and reporting on 48:30 - Breaking story  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.