The 4th Box

Bri
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Political podcast promoting the US Constitution, traditional values, personal freedoms, and belief in God and one another. Brought to you by passionate and pissed off father-daughter duo, Blaise and Bri.

  1. 7h ago

    Ep. 137 - Finding Your Spine and Taking a Stand For Truth with Dr. Chase Spears

    This week, we sit down with Dr. Chase Spears, a combat veteran, former U.S. Army public affairs officer, writer, educator, and host of the Finding Your Spine podcast.At the heart of this conversation is a question that reaches far beyond the military: what happens to a free society when people stop having the courage to stand for what they know is true? We explore the connection between truth, courage, constitutional liberty, faith, and personal responsibility, and how the erosion of one can weaken the others. Our conversation examines the importance of actually understanding the Constitution and the oath sworn to defend it, the myth of an entirely “apolitical” military, the institutional pressures that discourage people from speaking out, and the broader consequences of allowing political narratives, fear, and conformity to replace independent thought. We also discuss education, the loss of historical and generational knowledge, and why an informed population is essential to maintaining a free society. The message behind Chase's Finding Your Spine closely mirrors the mission of The 4th Box: belief means very little if we are unwilling to act on it. Courage does not necessarily begin with a dramatic public stand; it can begin with one small decision to challenge a lie, ask a difficult question, learn something for yourself, or refuse to go along with something you know is wrong. As Chase puts it, “If it's not a value worth suffering for, it's not a value worth having.” For more from Dr. Chase Spears: https://chasespears.com/https://substack.com/@drchasespears We thank you for your continued support and remind you to please add a rating, subscribe, and share with your friends. Consider contributing to our effort at www.thefourthbox.com/support STAY VIGILANT.

  2. Aug 13

    Ep. 136 - Ricochet Round Millenials Vs. Boomers - Part 2

    Welcome back to Part 2 of Millenials Vs. Boomers.This week's episode is the continuation of a two-part discussion with familiar faces, Brant and Denny. In this segment, we are diving into questions about the Iran War, international relations, and the Trump adminsitration's confabulations. We compare and contrast the viewpoints of the baby boomer generation with that of the millenial generation to see where we may find common ground and how we can use that to our advantage in the continued fight for freedom. The big takeaway is this: Multiple generations coming together to learn from one another, share ideas, and fight a broken system is much more powerful than one than one trying to do it alone.If you haven't already, listen to last week's episode first so that you're all caught up! Join us tonight for the second segment of this fun two-part discussion. We thank you for your continued support and remind you to please add a rating, subscribe, and share with your friends. Consider contributing to our effort at www.thefourthbox.com/support STAY VIGILANT.

  3. Aug 6

    Ep. 135 - Ricochet Round Millenials Vs. Boomers - Part 1

    We're trying something new this week and next with our two part series: Millenials Vs. Boomers. We welcome familar faces, Brant and Denny, back to the show as we run through a series of questions on current events and relevant themes in the news today. With each question, each of these generations gets a chance to voice their opinion from their perspective. Along the way, we find some interesting points that we agree on, while some we feel differently about. The big takeaway is this: Multiple generations coming together to learn from one another, share ideas, and fight a broken system is much more powerful than one than one trying to do it alone. Join us tonight for the first segment of this fun two-part discussion, and don't forget to come back next week for the second! STAY VIGILANT.

  4. Jul 30

    Ep. 134 - Saving the Ballot Box with America's Main Street Party with Tom Joseph

    In this week's episode of The 4th Box, we sit down with entrepreneur and America's Main Street Party founder Tom Joseph to explore a bold proposal aimed at rethinking one of the most overlooked parts of American politics: how candidates are chosen before they ever appear on the ballot. Drawing on his background in engineering, business, and technology, Tom explains why he believes the greatest obstacle to meaningful political reform isn't simply who gets elected—it's the primary system itself. Together, we discuss gerrymandering, campaign finance, party influence, voter disengagement, and why he believes a new, technology-driven candidate selection process could help restore accountability to Congress without requiring sweeping legislative changes. Tom also introduces Wilson's Fountain, an educational initiative inspired by Founding Father James Wilson and the principle that "free and equal elections" are the true foundation of representative government. With this in mind, we examine how his proposed platform would use mobile technology, issue-based candidate comparisons, approval voting, and a transparent, multi-stage public selection process to give ordinary voters greater influence while limiting the role of money in politics. Rather than creating another traditional third party, America's Main Street Party is actually the mechanism that could be used as an alternative primary process designed to work within the existing legal framework. Throughout the conversation, we tackle difficult questions surrounding political polarization, corporate influence, election security, media resistance, and whether meaningful reform is still possible inside the current system. Whether you agree with Tom's vision or simply want to explore a different perspective on election reform, this discussion offers an in-depth look at one entrepreneur's attempt to apply engineering principles to one of America's most complex political challenges. Learn more at the links below: https://www.mainstreetparty.org/https://www.wilsonsfountain.us/ We thank you for your continued support and remind you to please add a rating, subscribe, and share with your friends. Consider contributing to our effort at www.thefourthbox.com/support STAY VIGILANT.

  5. Jul 23

    Ep. 133 - Deep Dive: What Are Flock Cameras?

    Welcome back, Fourth Box listeners. As you know, we love a deep dive. Our work isn't to tell you what to think; it's to put all the information that we can out there to give you the chance to decide what to think for yourself. There has been an awful lot of talk about "Flock" and "DeFlock" lately...so what does it all mean? We're breaking it down at length: Tracing the rise of Flock Safety, from its founding in 2017 to a nationwide network of more than 120,000 surveillance cameras.Examining how ALPRs, cameras, drones, and audio detection are changing policing, and what that means for privacy and the Fourth Amendment.Exploring the connections between Peter Thiel, Palantir, and the unchecked growth of the surveillance industry.Explaining how mass surveillance, biometric data, and AI are paving the way for smart cities, digital control, and a growing police state. We thank you for your continued support and remind you to please add a rating, subscribe, and share with your friends. Consider contributing to our effort at www.thefourthbox.com/support STAY VIGILANT.

  6. Jul 16

    Ep. 132 - Flock Camera Mutiny, Tyler Robinson Sham Trial, and a War Still Waging

    This week, we're visiting some of the stories in the headlines. Breaking down the discussion around the US-Israel military merger, the New Illinois secession movement, the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson and the ongoing questions surround the assassination of Charlie Kirk. We discuss Paul Craig Roberts' warning that "when truth cannot be said, justice cannot exist," and explore how media narratives, COVID-era policies, and endless foreign conflicts have forever altered public perception and political discourse. We turn to a recurring topic - the rapid expansion of the surveillance state, including Flock Safety cameras, the DeFlock movement, NEMA smart traffic sensors, AI-powered monitoring, data centers, and the increasingly evident push toward 15-minute cities. We touch on the proposed No Robot Bosses Act, the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the Strait of Hormuz, and what these developments could mean for American sovereignty. As always, we encourage you to not become overwhelmed by the bad in the world and always keep your eye on the good, to pursue self-sufficiency, stay rooted in faith, and take small, practical steps to resist the steady expansion of centralized control. Relevant Link: https://www.theburningplatform.com/2026/07/07/when-truth-cannot-be-said-justice-cannot-exist/ "See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ." ~ Colossians 2:8 If you enjoy joining us every week, please add a rating, subscribe, and share with your friends.Please consider contributing to our effort via the link below or at www.thefourthbox.com/support STAY VIGILANT.

  7. Jul 9

    Ep. 131- From Climate Change to Digital IDs: The Networks Behind Global Policy with Dr. Jacob Nordangård

    Dr. Jacob Nordangård joins us to discuss the decades of research that led him from questions about peak oil and energy policy into a much broader investigation of climate policy, global governance, and the institutions shaping international agendas. Once active in the environmental movement himself, Jacob explains how his research into the climate crisis led him to discover many of the same organizations and influential figures appearing across the energy sector, environmental initiatives, and global policymaking. As he followed the funding, he repeatedly encountered major philanthropic foundations, particularly the Rockefeller Foundation, and began examining their historical role in climate policy, research, and international organizations, including the Club of Rome. Jacob shares how each discovery led to another, revealing what he believes are longstanding connections. He discusses the historical roots of these networks, tracing them back to the origins of climate science in the late nineteenth century and to international conferences in the 1950s where these ideas were discussed alongside eugenics and population control. The conversation also explores his research into military involvement, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the expansion of digital identity systems, which he argues reflect many of the same institutional networks documented throughout his work. Finally, we discuss where these trends could lead if they continue, including the future of digital IDs and unbridled surveillance. Jacob shares why he believes informing others, building strong communities, and fostering creativity are essential responses to the challenges he sees ahead. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of remaining engaged, asking questions, and maintaining hope in humanity. For more of Jacob's work, visit: https://jacobnordangard.se/en/ Find Jacob's Substack here: https://drjacobnordangard.substack.com/ If you enjoy joining us every week, please add a rating, subscribe, and share with your friends.Please consider contributing to our effort via the link below or at www.thefourthbox.com/support STAY VIGILANT.

  8. Jul 2

    Ep. 130 - Communism or Corporatocracy: Pick Your Poison

    Left vs. Right or Communism vs. Corporate Cronyism. In this episode, we discuss the idea that today's elections have become a choice between two different systems of control: communism and corporatocracy. We compare the ideological roots of the modern Democratic Party with the principles of communism, examine the Republican Party's growing ties to corporate cronyism, and discuss how both models can concentrate power at the expense of individual liberty and constitutional government. To illustrate these parallels, we examine the growing number of elected officials affiliated with or endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America and compare modern socialist policies with the defining characteristics of communism. We then turn to the Republican Party, using the Supreme Court's Monsanto glyphosate decision and continued congressional funding for the Ukraine war as examples of how corporate interests and the military-industrial complex can shape public policy. Ultimately, we make the point that there really is no more "choosing the lesser of two evils." The only option remaining is to exit the system entirely. JP Sears " Meet Peter Thiel!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsgrBZfK6PA If you enjoy joining us every week, please add a rating, subscribe, and share with your friends.Please consider contributing to our effort via the link below or at www.thefourthbox.com/support STAY VIGILANT.

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Political podcast promoting the US Constitution, traditional values, personal freedoms, and belief in God and one another. Brought to you by passionate and pissed off father-daughter duo, Blaise and Bri.

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  • Creator
    Bri
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
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