Badlands Daily: May 20, 2025 – Global Power Shifts, Narrative Collapses & Election Optics

In this jam-packed episode of Badlands Daily, CannCon and Ghost tackle the geopolitical chessboard reshaped by Trump’s triumphant Middle East tour. From trillion-dollar investment deals to the snub heard 'round the world, Trump’s strategic bypass of Netanyahu signals a seismic shift in the U.S.-Israel relationship. Ghost breaks down the symbolic sword dances, economic alliances with MBS and Qatar, and what it all means for the emerging sovereign order.

Meanwhile, back in the States, Biden’s Gleason-9 prostate cancer diagnosis raises serious red flags. The hosts question the timing, transparency, and potential narrative utility of the announcement, especially in light of the devastating Robert Hur tapes and Biden’s cognitive decline. They also explore the AutoPen scandal, Jill Biden’s rumored revenge arc, and how the Democrats may be preparing a scorched-earth exit.

The show hits everything from Trump’s peace-brokering ambitions in Ukraine and Syria to bizarre Supreme Court rulings, DOJ shake-ups, and rumors of rogue North Korean special forces liberating Africa. Add in some spicy media takedowns, international election interference, and birthday celebrations for Ghost, and you’ve got one hell of an episode.