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On the Job: Acting Secretary of Transportation’s Routine

Secretary Duffy gives an inside look into his Day-to-day as the acting Secretary of Transportation.

EARLY Access [Video] Shawn Ryan Show #251 with Secretary of Transportation Duffy

Sean Duffy is the 20th U.S. Secretary of Transportation, confirmed by the Senate in January 2025 and sworn in on January 28, 2025. A former Republican Congressman representing Wisconsin's 7th District from 2011 to 2019, Duffy served on the House Financial Services Committee and chaired its Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. 

Before politics, he was a district attorney in Ashland County with a 90% conviction rate, a champion lumberjack winning titles like the 1994 Lumberjack World Championship in speed climbing, and a reality TV star on MTV's The Real World: Boston(1997) and Road Rules: All Stars (1998). 

Post-Congress, Duffy worked as a lobbyist at BGR Group, co-hosted Fox Business's The Bottom Line, and contributed to CNN before his Cabinet appointment. 

As Secretary, he has prioritized safety reforms following incidents like a 2025 mid-air collision, opposed congestion pricing in New York by threatening federal fund cuts over subway crime, and advocated for reverting fuel economy standards while restricting funds to non-compliant local governments on immigration policies. 

Since July 9, 2025, he has also served as acting NASA administrator. 

A graduate of St. Mary's College of Maryland (marketing) and William Mitchell College of Law, Duffy co-authored All American Christmas (2021) with his wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy. Father of nine, he champions family values, conservative policies, and infrastructure innovation.

EARLY Access [Audio] Shawn Ryan Show #251 with Secretary of Transportation Duffy

Sean Duffy is the 20th U.S. Secretary of Transportation, confirmed by the Senate in January 2025 and sworn in on January 28, 2025. A former Republican Congressman representing Wisconsin's 7th District from 2011 to 2019, Duffy served on the House Financial Services Committee and chaired its Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Before politics, he was a district attorney in Ashland County with a 90% conviction rate, a champion lumberjack winning titles like the 1994 Lumberjack World Championship in speed climbing, and a reality TV star on MTV's The Real World: Boston(1997) and Road Rules: All Stars (1998).

Post-Congress, Duffy worked as a lobbyist at BGR Group, co-hosted Fox Business's The Bottom Line, and contributed to CNN before his Cabinet appointment.

As Secretary, he has prioritized safety reforms following incidents like a 2025 mid-air collision, opposed congestion pricing in New York by threatening federal fund cuts over subway crime, and advocated for reverting fuel economy standards while restricting funds to non-compliant local governments on immigration policies.

Since July 9, 2025, he has also served as acting NASA administrator.

A graduate of St. Mary's College of Maryland (marketing) and William Mitchell College of Law, Duffy co-authored All American Christmas (2021) with his wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy. Father of nine, he champions family values, conservative policies, and infrastructure innovation.

MrBallen & Shawn Ryan Take on The Mystery Box Challenge

Shawn and MrBallen compete in a mystery box challenge that comes down to a tiebreaker at the end.

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Intel Brief with Sarah Adams #074

In this intel Brief, Sarah discusses Modern Exploitation in the Digital Age.

EARLY Access [Video] Shawn Ryan Show #250 Rena Malik

Rena Malik, MD, is a board-certified urologist and pelvic surgeon specializing in sexual medicine, urogynecology, hormone management, and pelvic pain. She completed her medical education at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, followed by a urology residency at the University of Chicago and a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Practicing in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills, California, with affiliations at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and University of Maryland Medical Center, Malik has over 10 years of experience treating conditions like urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and sexual dysfunction. 

Named the 2023 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year and a Top 10 Health Influencer by Men’s Health in 2023, she has hundreds of millions of YouTube views and over 2.5 million social media followers for her science-driven content. She hosts the Rena Malik, MD Podcast, offering expert advice on health, sex, and relationships, and has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles. 

EARLY Access [Audio] Shawn Ryan Show #250 Rena Malik

Rena Malik, MD, is a board-certified urologist and pelvic surgeon specializing in sexual medicine, urogynecology, hormone management, and pelvic pain. She completed her medical education at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, followed by a urology residency at the University of Chicago and a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Practicing in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills, California, with affiliations at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and University of Maryland Medical Center, Malik has over 10 years of experience treating conditions like urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and sexual dysfunction. 

Named the 2023 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year and a Top 10 Health Influencer by Men’s Health in 2023, she has hundreds of millions of YouTube views and over 2.5 million social media followers for her science-driven content. She hosts the Rena Malik, MD Podcast, offering expert advice on health, sex, and relationships, and has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles. 

The Most Terrifying Stories MrBallen Has Ever Told by a Campfire

MrBallen joins Shawn Ryan around the campfire to share two terrifying true stories that blur the line between nightmare and reality. From “The Bell,” a haunting tale of a mysterious figure stalking a young woman through the French woods, to “Thorns,” where a dream turns into a gruesome real-life encounter with a rabid fox, these stories will keep you on edge. Known for his spine-chilling storytelling, MrBallen brings his signature strange, dark, and mysterious style to life like never before. Watch until the end for a glimpse into his new graphic novel, Where Nightmares Live, and more bone-chilling campfire tales.

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Life as a YouTuber with 10 Million Subscribers

MrBallen details his day-to-day as a YouTuber.

Sarah Adams Reacts to a Burglary Ring Busted by Drone Technology

In this clip, Sarah Adams reacts to a news story about an illegal migrant burglary ring busted by a drone.

Range Day with Jon Delaney

In this clip of Range Day, Shawn and Jon both shoot a couple of different pistols, including a California-compliant Sig X-Macro.

EARLY Access [Video] Shawn Ryan Show #249 MrBallen

John B. Allen, known as MrBallen, is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and storyteller specializing in strange, dark, and mysterious true stories. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Allen served as a Navy SEAL from 2010 to 2017, completing multiple deployments, including to Afghanistan, where he was wounded and medically retired.

Launching his content career in 2020 on TikTok and YouTube as a form of therapy, he quickly amassed millions of followers with his engaging narratives of true crime, mysteries, and the unexplained, becoming one of YouTube's biggest storytellers.

Founder of Ballen Studios, he hosts the top-rated MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories and has authored graphic novels like MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories (2024) and Where Nightmares Live (2025).

Through the MrBallen Foundation, established in 2022, he honors victims of violent crimes and supports their families with education, training, and financial aid.

MrBallen Shares what his Desert Island Last Video Would be..

MrBallen takes on the desert Island challenge

EARLY Access [Audio] Shawn Ryan Show #249 MrBallen

John B. Allen, known as MrBallen, is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and storyteller specializing in strange, dark, and mysterious true stories. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Allen served as a Navy SEAL from 2010 to 2017, completing multiple deployments, including to Afghanistan, where he was wounded and medically retired.

Launching his content career in 2020 on TikTok and YouTube as a form of therapy, he quickly amassed millions of followers with his engaging narratives of true crime, mysteries, and the unexplained, becoming one of YouTube's biggest storytellers.

Founder of Ballen Studios, he hosts the top-rated MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories and has authored graphic novels like MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories (2024) and Where Nightmares Live (2025).

Through the MrBallen Foundation, established in 2022, he honors victims of violent crimes and supports their families with education, training, and financial aid.

Who Influences the Media?

Jon Delaney answers questions from our Patreon members in this segment of Extra Intel.

From: Kevin O’ Malley
Of all of the entities that could wield influence on the mainstream media, who or what do you think exerts the most control?

From: Tyler Wilson
Do you believe any mainstream media outlets are intentionally discrediting independent news platforms like RN NBS, and if so, what’s the underlying motive?

One Show Left: Who’s the Anchor and What’s the Name?

Jon Delaney Takes on the Desert Island Challenge.

If there were only one news broadcast for all media, who would you pick to anchor, and what would you call the show?

PSYOP: Target Intelligence Teaser #2

Available Now at PSYOPshow.com

All 8 episodes drop on October 28.

Introducing Target Intelligence: PSYOP hosted by Shawn Ryan, an IRONCLAD Original.

Intel Brief #073: Violations of the Gaza Ceasefire

Sarah Adams discusses Intel Brief #073: Escalating Violations of the Gaza Ceasefire

Your Questions For Matt Bissonnette?

Matt Bissonnette is a former United States Navy SEAL who served with SEAL Team Five starting in 1999, graduating as Honor Man from BUD/S class 226, and participated in key operations including the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking rescue and the 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden's compound during Operation Neptune Spear. After retiring from the military, he authored the bestselling book No Easy Day under the pseudonym Mark Owen, providing a firsthand account of the bin Laden mission that drew both acclaim and controversy, including a Department of Justice investigation for potential disclosure violations. Today, Bissonnette maintains a low public profile, having also consulted on projects like the video game Medal of Honor: Warfighter while facing ongoing debates with fellow SEAL Robert J. O'Neill over their differing recollections of the raid.

EARLY Access [Video] Shawn Ryan Show #248 Jon Delaney

Jon Delaney is the founder and leader of Real News No Bullshit (RNNBS), an independent news platform launched in January 2021 to provide unbiased, agenda-free coverage of domestic and global events. Fed up with mainstream media's perceived biases, Delaney created RNNBS as a digital outlet on Instagram and other platforms, focusing on straightforward reporting without sensationalism.

The platform has grown rapidly, offering news summaries and video content on topics like politics, international affairs, and current events. Delaney avoids the spotlight, and his work emphasizes transparency and truth-seeking in journalism.

As the primary operator, he oversees content creation and has expanded RNNBS to include backups and related channels for resilience against platform restrictions. Delaney advocates for independent media, press freedom, and empowering audiences to form their own opinions based on facts, often critiquing established news sources for "bullshit" narratives.

EARLY Access [Audio] Shawn Ryan Show #248 Jon Delaney

Jon Delaney is the founder and leader of Real News No Bullshit (RNNBS), an independent news platform launched in January 2021 to provide unbiased, agenda-free coverage of domestic and global events. Fed up with mainstream media's perceived biases, Delaney created RNNBS as a digital outlet on Instagram and other platforms, focusing on straightforward reporting without sensationalism.

The platform has grown rapidly, offering news summaries and video content on topics like politics, international affairs, and current events. Delaney avoids the spotlight, and his work emphasizes transparency and truth-seeking in journalism.

As the primary operator, he oversees content creation and has expanded RNNBS to include backups and related channels for resilience against platform restrictions. Delaney advocates for independent media, press freedom, and empowering audiences to form their own opinions based on facts, often critiquing established news sources for "bullshit" narratives.

Shawn Ryan Asks Your Questions with Jon Delaney

A Question from our Patreon Member, Kirk Powers, was selected for the upcoming interview.

"From your experience analyzing different media sources and their content over the last 5 years... what percentage of the modern-day media output resembles propaganda instead of factual news coverage?"

Shawn Ryan Shoots His Brand New MP5 with Brandon Tseng

In this clip of Range Day, Shawn and Brandon both shoot each other's gifts from the episode: A SIG p211 GTO & an H&K MP5.

OCTOBER GIVEAWAY

We're hosting our October giveaway on our Patreon! All members can join in on the fun!

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The giveaway will be live until the end of October & the winners will be announced early November.

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Question reality itself wearing the "Everything Is A Lie" Limited Long Sleeve Tee, fueled by the mind-bending Limited Series starring Shawn Ryan: PSYOP: Target Intelligence.

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Sarah Adams Q&A #002

Sarah Adams answers some questions from our Patreon members.

Sarah will be joining the Vetreon Exchange chat in 10 minutes to answer some of your questions!

EARLY Access [Video] Shawn Ryan Show #247 Brandon Tseng - The Future of Air Warfare (Shield AI)

Brandon Tseng is the President and Co-founder of Shield AI, a defense technology company he established in 2015 with his brother Ryan Tseng, specializing in AI-powered autonomous systems for military applications, including the V-BAT drone deployed in operations like those in Ukraine.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Harvard Business School with an MBA, Tseng served seven years in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL and Surface Warfare Officer, with deployments including Afghanistan in 2015, where he witnessed the need for AI in warfare.

Under his leadership, Shield AI has raised over $1 billion, achieved a multi-billion-dollar valuation, expanded globally, and focused on ethical AI for national security. Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI for 2025, Tseng has testified before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee on technology innovation and serves on the Board of Directors for the C4 Foundation, supporting Navy SEAL families. He advocates for public-private partnerships in defense, advancing AI to protect warfighters, and securing U.S. leadership in autonomous systems amid global competition.