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The fax machine existed during the Civil War. One man survived both atomic bombs. And a lost letter changed a war. These stories sound fake, but every one of them is real. History is supposed to feel settled, filed away, finished. But some stories refuse to stay buried. In this Wednesday Wild Card episode of At The Mic, Keith Malinak moves from ancient corruption and forgotten inventions to wartime tragedy, survival, and the strange moments that quietly changed the world. The deeper he goes, the clearer it becomes, history is not just stranger than fiction, it is sharper, darker, and far more revealing than most people were ever taught. Some of these stories are unbelievable because they were overlooked. Others hit harder because they were true all along.``` Chapters: 00:00 Rock Hall Rants and Wild Card Setup 15:08 The Books That Change How You See America 23:08 Story Time Begins, Strange History You Never Heard 27:39 Ancient Rome Corruption Was Already a Scam 30:36 The Viking Who …

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The income tax didn’t start the way you think. It was small, limited, and temporary. So how did it grow into something that touches nearly every paycheck in America? The income tax wasn’t always a permanent part of American life. In this episode of At The Mic: Thursday Deep Dive, Keith Malinak is joined by Phil Magness to break down how it all began. It started as a limited system tied to the 16th Amendment and aimed at a small group of high earners. Over time, major events like World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II expanded its reach. What began as a temporary solution became a system that now affects nearly every American. Chapters: 00:00 The Income Tax Wasn’t Meant to Be This 02:10 Before 1913… How America Funded Itself 06:45 The 16th Amendment Changes Everything 11:30 Why It Started as a “Tax on the Rich” 17:00 World War I and the First Major Expansion 24:00 From Temporary to Permanent 30:15 When Everyone Started Paying Income Tax 36:45 The System Gets Bigger… and …

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The system feels broken, so people started looking somewhere else for answers. Not the media. Not the polls. What the money is saying is catching a lot of people off guard… In this At The Mic Wild Card Wednesday, Keith Malinak is joined by Stu Burguiere for a conversation that starts with a simple question and quickly turns into something much bigger, as they explore what happens when the system people rely on begins to crack, and a different signal starts to emerge, one that doesn’t come from headlines, talking points, or spin, but from where people are putting their money, revealing a growing shift in how outcomes in politics, media, and culture are being understood, and forcing a deeper question, when trust disappears, where do people actually turn for the truth. Chapters: 00:00 The System Feels Broken… Here’s Why 02:10 From Glenn Beck to Now, What Changed? 10:05 Life After The Machine 19:30 The Tax System Nobody Questions 24:00 Why This System Still Exists 29:40 The Rooney Rule …

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What actually counts as a sport… and when did the definition start getting blurry? In this episode of At The Mic: Friday Happy Hour, Keith Malinak is joined by guest Zeynep Yenisey explores a deceptively simple question that quickly turns into a real debate. From tennis and its surprising health benefits to backyard games like cornhole, the conversation challenges where the line between competition and recreation actually exists. Some activities demand discipline, endurance, and precision. Others feel more like casual fun, but are still labeled as “sports.” And somewhere in the middle, the definition starts to fall apart. Along the way, the discussion branches into viral animal stories, bizarre news, AI-generated content, ticketing controversies, and cultural observations that add unexpected layers to the conversation. Chapters: 00:00 What Counts as a Sport? 06:10 The Debate Starts Getting Real 14:45 Tennis Adds 10 Years? 23:20 Cornhole… Does It Count? 35:10 Skill vs Just Showing …

What is VAERS actually showing… and why is nobody answering the aluminum question? This Deep Dive with Dr. Jennifer Margulis breaks down vaccine ingredients, reporting systems, and the data behind the debate. What is VAERS data actually showing, and why does the aluminum question keep coming up in vaccine conversations? In this episode of At The Mic: Thursday Deep Dive, Keith Malinak sits down with Dr. Jennifer Margulis to examine vaccine safety, ingredients, and the systems used to track adverse events. The conversation explores how VAERS works, what it captures, and why reporting data continues to raise questions around transparency, interpretation, and accountability. From aluminum as an adjuvant to the broader discussion around vaccine schedules, parental decision-making, and informed consent, this episode breaks down the mechanics of the debate without oversimplifying its complexity. This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s a closer look at how vaccine safety is discuss…

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From surveillance tactics to internal pressure, a former FBI agent explains how decisions are really made inside the bureau, and why the public version doesn’t match reality. Behind the public image of the FBI lies a system few ever see, where intelligence operations, surveillance powers, and internal pressure collide in ways that shape far more than headlines. In this episode, Keith Malinak sits down with former FBI insider Steve Friend pulls back the curtain on how counterintelligence tools like FISA, emerging threats tied to China and bio labs, and high-profile investigations intersect inside a machine built to protect itself. What begins as a conversation quickly unfolds into something deeper, a look at the hidden mechanics of power, and the quiet forces influencing how justice is pursued in America. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The FBI You’re Told vs The One That Exists 03:15 Inside the Bureau: How It Really Works 07:30 When “Find a Crime” Becomes the Mission 12:45 Who Gets Promoted… and …

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Modern dating has this weird rule nobody says out loud, relationships now expect introverts to be funny, confident, and interesting… but the second it feels like effort, it backfires. On At The Mic: Friday Happy Hour, Keith Malinak is joined by Rebecca Mistereggen and Brad Staggs for a conversation that starts with modern dating and quickly unravels into something more complicated. The expectations don’t quite line up, especially when personality, culture, and relationships collide. From Norwegian humor to everyday contradictions, the discussion moves through stories that feel both ridiculous and oddly familiar. It’s loose, unpredictable, and just grounded enough to make you question how any of it actually works. Chapters: 00:00 The Rule No One Says Out Loud 02:48 This Is Where It Starts to Break 07:13 The Trip That Didn’t Go As Planned 12:11 Why Dating Feels Off Now 16:31 The Part That Doesn’t Make Sense 20:02 Are We Overthinking Everything? 36:44 The Line Between Smart and Instinc…

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What if the strongest evidence for Jesus isn’t just theological, but archaeological? From the Shroud of Turin to forensic blood analysis, this changes how the story is understood. In this Thursday Deep Dive, Keith Malinak sits down with Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to examine the historical and scientific case surrounding Jesus, including the Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo. What begins as a discussion on ancient artifacts quickly expands into a broader question: how strong is the historical record of Jesus, and what does modern science actually reveal about the crucifixion and resurrection? From blood trauma analysis to pollen evidence and burial traditions, this episode explores claims that continue to challenge both skeptics and believers. Dr. Johnston brings decades of research into the historical Jesus, offering insight into how archaeology, science, and recorded history intersect in ways that are often overlooked. This is Part 1 of an ongoing deep dive into one of the mo…

April Fool’s Day has been around for centuries… but nobody actually knows where it came from. The deeper you go into its history, the more confusing and contradictory it gets. What begins as a light look at April Fool’s Day quickly unravels into something far more layered. The origins don’t quite add up, the stories contradict each other, and the deeper you go, the less clear it becomes. Along the way, Keith Malinak blends history, personal insight, and cultural commentary, weaving together books, politics, and behind-the-scenes influence into a conversation that’s as curious as it is thought-provoking. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Pre-Recording Context 02:55 Exploring Influential Books 05:45 Election Integrity and Historical Context 09:08 Personal Reflections on Fiction and Non-Fiction 12:02 April Fool's Day Origins and Traditions 39:07 Upcoming Conversations and Closing Thoughts Be honest… how many things do you just accept as fact without ever checking? Don’t be the April F…

We started with a stranded shark… and ended up questioning everything from animal instincts to human decision-making. What seems obvious at first gets complicated fast. On this episode of At The Mic with Keith Malinak, he is joined by Friday guest favorites Birthday Boy Brad Staggs and your favorite Nord Rebecca Mistereggen. What begins with lighthearted animal videos quickly drifts into strange wildlife encounters, unexpected moral dilemmas, and the fine line between helping and interfering. The conversation expands into the mysteries of the Grand Canyon, ancient history, and questions that challenge what we think we understand about the world. Chapters: 00:00 – This Was Supposed to Be a Normal Episode… 06:04 – The Animal Videos That Spiraled Out of Control 15:57 – When Helping Animals Starts Getting Questionable 23:59 – The Shark Debate That Changed Everything 32:01 – Are These Animals Smarter… or Just Lucky? 40:02 – The Conversation Takes an Unexpected Turn 42:00 – The Grand Can…

We started with a stranded shark… and ended up questioning everything from animal instincts to human decision-making. What seems obvious at first gets complicated fast. On this episode of At The Mic with Keith Malinak, he is joined by Friday guest favorites Birthday Boy Brad Staggs and your favorite Nord Rebecca Mistereggen. What begins with lighthearted animal videos quickly drifts into strange wildlife encounters, unexpected moral dilemmas, and the fine line between helping and interfering. The conversation expands into the mysteries of the Grand Canyon, ancient history, and questions that challenge what we think we understand about the world. Chapters: 00:00 – This Was Supposed to Be a Normal Episode… 06:04 – The Animal Videos That Spiraled Out of Control 15:57 – When Helping Animals Starts Getting Questionable 23:59 – The Shark Debate That Changed Everything 32:01 – Are These Animals Smarter… or Just Lucky? 40:02 – The Conversation Takes an Unexpected Turn 42:00 – The Grand Can…

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