Facts Matter

Roman Balmakov
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Facts Matter

Let's connect the dots. As America moves into uncharted waters, it’s incredibly important for you to have an honest source of news because right now, what this republic needs more than anything else, are informed citizens who are grounded in facts. Facts Matter investigates complex issues, and then presents the findings in a way that is easy to understand. We work to bring you honest news without spin. We are free from the influence of any government, corporation, or political party. Our goal is to bring you accurate information so that you can form your own opinion, stay informed, and stay free.

  1. DC Plane Crash Black Boxes Show Discrepancy; Contagious Bird Flu Leading to Culling, Soaring Egg Prices

    FEB 7

    DC Plane Crash Black Boxes Show Discrepancy; Contagious Bird Flu Leading to Culling, Soaring Egg Prices

    Today on Facts Matter, we break down two major stories making headlines. First, we analyze the conflicting data from the black boxes of the recent DC plane crash—what the discrepancies could mean and the questions still unanswered. Then, we shift to the rising concerns over a contagious bird flu, leading to mass poultry culling and a spike in egg prices. How is this affecting supply chains and consumers? Tune in for the facts and our analysis.

    14 min
  2. Transgender ‘Guaranteed-Income Program’ Ends; Agencies Attempt to Hide From Great Purge of Federal

    FEB 1

    Transgender ‘Guaranteed-Income Program’ Ends; Agencies Attempt to Hide From Great Purge of Federal

    On today’s episode of Facts Matter, we explore the conclusion of the guaranteed-income program for transgender individuals and dive into the growing attempts by federal agencies to shield themselves from what’s being called the “Great Purge.” Join us for a thoughtful and informative discussion on these developments, their impact, and what they mean for the future.

    18 min
  3. US Wins 1st Battle in Larger Tariff War, With All Demands Met

    JAN 30

    US Wins 1st Battle in Larger Tariff War, With All Demands Met

    Today on Facts Matter, we dive into the latest developments in the ongoing global tariff battles. The U.S. has secured a significant victory, with all demands met in the first phase of a larger trade war. What does this mean for international trade, the economy, and future negotiations? Join us as we break down the key players, the broader implications, and what to expect next in this high-stakes economic showdown.

    13 min
  4. Trump Fires 4 High-Profile Biden Appointees, Signs Order Targeting Career Federal Managers

    JAN 28

    Trump Fires 4 High-Profile Biden Appointees, Signs Order Targeting Career Federal Managers

    On Monday, Jan. 20, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Almost immediately, he got to work on implementing his agenda—issuing roughly 200 executive orders, executive actions, proclamations, and memoranda within just a matter of hours. Let’s go through several of them together that relate to the federal workforce. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week’s episode of “Facts Matter.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 🇺🇸 American Essence Magazine: https://ept.ms/RomanAE ⭕️ Sign up for our NEWSLETTER and stay in touch 👉 https://ept.ms/FactsMatterNewsletter Episode Resources: 🍄 Trump Statement: https://bit.ly/3WuknIA 🍄 Firings: https://bit.ly/40HCk9g https://bit.ly/4atUxdM https://bit.ly/3E94qBz 🍄 Democrat Bill: https://bit.ly/4aMo9mV 🍄 Hiring Freeze: https://bit.ly/3Wz5oxk 🍄 Schedule F: https://bit.ly/42smqku

    17 min
  5. The Forgotten Sport: How a Computer Professor Is Working to Bring Home Olympic Gold to America | Facts Matter

    JAN 23

    The Forgotten Sport: How a Computer Professor Is Working to Bring Home Olympic Gold to America | Facts Matter

    The city of Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. And despite still being many years away, the individual athletes and teams are well on their way in terms of training—hoping to get that gold medal around their necks. Part of the reason it matters is because aside from individual achievement, the medal count is a real point of pride for every country. In fact, during the Olympic Games, almost every news media keeps a running total on its front page of how many medals each country has won. In 2024, the USA won the overall medal count. Our athletes earned a total of 126 medals—35 more medals than second place China. But, if you only look at gold medals, we actually tied with China, with both countries getting 40. That might be good enough for some, but in 2028, we as a country should accept nothing less than complete victory. That means American athletes need to step it up to win as many gold medals as possible. To that end, we should discuss a sport that American athletes are having difficulty competing in: racewalking. At the Paris Olympics, no American athletes qualified to compete. Not only did no Americans win, we failed to even qualify to compete. However, many people don’t know that besides racewalking being one of the longest-running (pun intended) events held in modern-era Olympics, the sport was allegedly also the most popular in the United States at the end of the 19th century—only to have its popularity completely fall off a cliff. In order to make sense of this sport I spoke with professor Jeff Salvage. He is a lifelong racewalker, a coach to many top Olympic contenders, and the founder and CEO of racewalk.com, which served as the U.S. racewalking committee’s official website for nearly a decade. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week’s episode of “Facts Matter.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

    38 min
  6. A Supreme Court Ruling Cut This State in Half | Facts Matter

    JAN 23

    A Supreme Court Ruling Cut This State in Half | Facts Matter

    Back in the summer of 2020, amidst all the news regarding COVID-19, the lockdowns, the outbreaks, the Black Lives Matter protests and riots, and the presidential election, the Supreme Court issued a monumental ruling that went completely under the radar. It went unnoticed by so many because of everything else that was happening at the time. However, the ruling was truly monumental because it effectively cut Oklahoma’s claim to the land in the state in half. In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed a treaty that established an area encompassing almost the entire eastern half of present-day Oklahoma as a Native American reservation. But over the past 190 years, different laws and treaties have effectively chipped away at those lands—and the claims that Native Americans have to them. That all changed in 2020, however, when the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the laws and treaties passed in the past 200 years have not disestablished these reservations and that the Native Americans who live there still have certain rights because of their unique status on those lands. Furthermore, the Supreme Court ruling confirmed that the Native American citizens residing on these reservations no longer fall under the jurisdiction of Oklahoma state and local police but rather under the purview of local tribal police and the federal government. The reason that this matters for people outside of Oklahoma is that this ruling also sets a precedent that other Native American tribes across the United States could use to claw back land that was promised to them by treaties signed hundreds of years ago. So let’s go through the details of this case—and tease out the implications it could have for other states moving forward. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week’s episode of “Facts Matter.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

    27 min

  7. 12/19/2024

    How the FBI Smoked Out 2 CCP Agents on American Soil | Facts Matter

    The FBI successfully smoked out two agents of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) who were acting on American soil, attempting to bribe and manipulate the IRS into doing China’s bidding. After they were caught, the two men wound up pleading guilty—and just about a week ago, they were sentenced to prison. The story of who these men were, how they got recruited, the plan they were enacting, the specific CCP policy that they were pushing forward—as well as how the FBI was able to ultimately sniff them out and capture them—is fascinating to say the least. And tracking the story, it gives us a glimpse into what the FBI can do at its best, and secondly, the kind of lengths that the CCP will go to in hopes of silencing dissent of any kind. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week’s episode of “Facts Matter.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 🇺🇸Roman's Special Offer👉 https://ept.ms/RomanSpecialOffer ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 https://donorbox.org/facts_matter

    19 min

  8. 12/12/2024

    What the UN’s New Climate Policy Means for Your Life Under Trump | Facts Matter

    Every year, the United Nations holds its annual climate change conference. It’s called the “Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP). This year, the 29th annual COP was held on Nov. 11 in the city of Baku, which is the capital of Azerbaijan. However, unlike previous years, many challenges have arisen this year that pose serious problems to the U.N.’s climate agenda. Whether it’s the reelection of Donald Trump (and his promise to exit the Paris Climate Accords), western world leaders skipping the conference, or the host nation giving a speech in favor of fossil fuels, it appears that the pendulum is beginning to swing in the other direction. But the U.N. is not taking this lying down. Instead, it has announced a new initiative, called the “The Baku Initiative on Human Development for Climate Resilience.” Let’s go through what this latest initiative is, how it’s being implemented, the specific challenges it’ll face, and what it’ll mean going forward for the countries that are still committed to the U.N.’s climate agenda. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week’s episode of “Facts Matter.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 🇺🇸Roman's Special Offer👉 https://ept.ms/RomanSpecialOffer ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 https://donorbox.org/facts_matter

    25 min
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Let's connect the dots. As America moves into uncharted waters, it’s incredibly important for you to have an honest source of news because right now, what this republic needs more than anything else, are informed citizens who are grounded in facts. Facts Matter investigates complex issues, and then presents the findings in a way that is easy to understand. We work to bring you honest news without spin. We are free from the influence of any government, corporation, or political party. Our goal is to bring you accurate information so that you can form your own opinion, stay informed, and stay free.

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  • Creator
    Roman Balmakov
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
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    © Copyright 2025 Roman Balmakov
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