Badlands Daily: August 22, 2025 – Bolton Raided, Comey Leaks, and the Battle Over Classified Docs

CannCon and Chris Paul kick off a packed Friday edition of Badlands Daily with breaking news of the FBI raiding John Bolton’s Maryland home in search of classified documents. The hosts dive into the fallout, connecting it to past raids on Roger Stone and Mar-a-Lago, and highlight the hypocrisy of those now defending Bolton after years of decrying Trump. They explore bombshell revelations about James Comey authorizing leaks, Adam Schiff setting up a legal defense fund, and JAG officers being deployed in D.C. to help prosecute crimes.

The conversation expands into Trump’s efforts to clean up Washington, the Supreme Court siding with his NIH funding cuts, and a Florida judge halting “Alligator Alcatraz.” CannCon and Chris also cover Trump’s response to Letitia James’ overturned penalty, Peter Navarro’s fiery remarks, and redistricting battles in Texas and California. From Gavin Newsom’s unhinged rhetoric to visa reviews tied to mail-in voting, to shocking scandals in Kentucky’s legal system, the episode is a whirlwind of breaking stories, sharp analysis, and plenty of humor.