In today’s wide-ranging Wednesday edition of Radio Ranch, I open with some live troubleshooting (sorry, FCC folks—noise reduction was the culprit!) and then dive headlong into a charged conversation on “Christian nationalism,” media narratives, and the deeper mechanics of control—contracts, usury, and the Babylonian Merchant Code. Callers join from Alaska to Los Angeles: we talk salmon runs and bycatch, credit creation via everyday transactions, and how dependency and “convenience” (AI included) condition our choices. A substantial portion explores historic and legal frameworks—Magna Carta passages on usury, Social Security case law and taxation history, the evolution from priestly oaths to modern banking, and why learning the system means teaching it to others. Longtime listener Natasha returns with insights from primary sources at a major law library, sparking discussion on the feudal system, nom de guerre, strawman debates, and practical steps for residency abroad. We close reflecting on community, courage, and growing a knowledgeable movement that can recognize—and reverse—the dialectic at work.Resources mentioned (non-sponsor):- Historical Jurisprudence by Guy Carlton Lee (Babylonian Merchant Code overview) – available via public domain and the show’s site resources- The Empire of “The City” by E.C. Knuth- Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (1856 edition) for historical definitions- Magna Carta (1215 and later reissues), especially clauses on usury and debts- “Thomas Jefferson Brief” (as shared on The Matrix Docs site)