Drum Beat of Freedom

HC is the top of the stack, but there's so much more! Any day in Trumplandia provides "certain challenges," and while the blathering madness continues, we try to focus on the news --- not the noise! With millions of Americans health care future unresolved, the Congress takes a holiday... Chuck and Ray take off on that, and many other sordid things taking place! Feel The Drum Beat ... We're going i...

That's right, we got the word on this clip from Chelsea Gods from our friend Randy, so we're sharing it with yas! A hot riff and a laugh to start AND finish this week's episode about the horror show that is #Trumplandia! Chuck and Ray do their best to give you the straight info, from curated, solid sources! Find the Drum Beat online here! Find us on Facebook! Search: Drum Beat Of Freedom Our site:...

We can raise s toast to our first 50 episodes, but we're too busy to party about it: ICE gets melted in NYC , judges aren't their friend either, the prize in Venezuela becomes clear, AOC calls out MTG , and that's just for starters! Dig in, it's a crazy world right now, let's navigate it together! Bookmark us, and follow along here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck and Ray delve into the increasingly crazy shit storm surrounding The White House, their Epstein Files craziness, James Comey's case, the idiot attorney who brought it, DJT's attack on the hemp industry, and a whole lot more! Hold on to your butts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The re-opening of the government happened this week, but it's not the end of the fight over budget and direction, as the new measure expires 1/30/26. The guys discuss that and the attached news, while digging into some Supremes stuff and some action in the heartland, all preserving freedom! Tons of things to bang the drum about as we move on from a big ass Election Day win in America! Add your two...

Election Day 2025, and the tide rises! The guys get tweaked as they dig into the results, and take a look around, locally, and nationally! The rest of the country looks to the East Coast, VA, NJ, NYC, and specifically our region's results! The clean sweep for Dems in Bucks County, and gains all throughout the region, are a big part of the national news: "You can make big impact in an "off year" wi...

With Chuck on assignment, Ray flies solo with an old friend, and candidate for Delaware County (PA) Council, Joanne Phillips ! She gives the lay of the land in this election for DelCo, and its impact on Delaware Valley. In their discussion, the League Of Women Voters comes up, as well as voting info for Delco on 11/4 . Need a sample ballot for Delaware County??? Click thru for the links! Email us...

On November 4th, Bucks County will elect two new row officers; D.A. & Sheriff! This week the guys speak with Joe Khan for District Attorney & Danny Ceisler for Sheriff! These two Democratic Party candidates are part of the party's (and the county's) future! This episode follows two previous interviews with the four women running for Judge of the Court Of Common Pleas, in Bucks County. Listen here:...

Chuck and Ray have already visited with two of the four women running for Bucks County Court Of Common Pleas on November 4th! This week, they talk with Linda Bobrin & Tiffany Thomas-Smith . Both explore their background and experience, and share their view on impacting the court, by electing more women to the bench. Find all of our episodes on our web site ! And email us any time at drumbeatpod@gm...

In a week where the White House ordered the invasions of Chicago and Portland, you'd think that'd be all of the bat-shit insanity for one episode of the podcast. (That's so 2014 of you!) Witness increased public displays of dementia by Trump, said illegal invasions, and other inappropriate shit, appearing so swiftly that we can't keep up! But we try... Centering themselves with some "peace" from M...

#Election2025 is almost here! Be sure you're registered! This week, Chuck and Ray talk with two of the four women running for the Court Of Common Pleas in Bucks County, Dawn DiDonato Burke & Amy Fitzpatrick ! They offer info on themselves, and their view of the role they both seek on Election Day, 11/4/25! During the discussion, the Bucks Justice website comes up. Hit the link for more info! Find...

Just over a year ago, Chuck and Ray began this podcast with a visit from a trusted friend, who'd been through it all, back to our days in The Pump fight in Point Pleasant, former Congressman Jim Greenwood . Long viewed as the bipartisan voice of reason, Jim gives the guys his take on things, in and outside the D.C. Beltway, and offers some very helpful info and insights. Have a writing implement h...

From the streets of D.C., and a pop up street rally, to public murder plus Mike Johnson and the FBI, and a West Wing dust up and an I.C.E. whistleblower to boot!!! It's been a week, just push, "Play!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The press conference held by the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislane Maxwell, gathered together, and spoke up to support passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act! Their courage is at the heart this week's discussion. The guys praise the judge who called Trump's tariff bluff, and another who cited Posse Comitatus in stopping the militarization of our cities by federal forces! Also, back to...

Trump's continuing attempts to weaponize troops against the citizens of this country, a clear Constitutional violation. The lies and distortions continue, and we do our best to shed light and truth on the topic of the moment. Gerrymandering, shootings (real and faked), and a new concept, Sneakflation ! It's all in this episode of the Drum Beat Of freedom podcast! email us: drumbeatpod@gmail.com Le...

Looked like a slow week at the Drum Beat news desk, then BAM!!! Trump and Putin! Trump and Zelensky! Trump Can't Remember What Country Alaska Is In! It's all in this unexpectedly expanded, and expounded upon, episode of our podcast! Check our Facebook AND our web site , for more info and episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First the guys delve into the latest round of craziness: -D.C. Under Siege -The Judiciary & Alligator Alcatraz -Trump taps The Supremes over I.C.E., as this week's news intake overflows! And then special guests, John Danaher and Bill Cosen join the guys to discuss the concept of "the silent casualty" and what that means to all of us. Thanks for joining us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Aside from the ongoing tracking of Lord Fartleroy's latest mess, the boys have been tracking info on the growing gerrymandering issue, I.C.E. attacks on innocents, and the attacks on PBS and the CPB, all while the National Weather Service strikes back! All inside this week's 35th episode of the Drum Beat Of Freedom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning with a new episode, Chuck and Ray jump right into what's goin on, regarding weather changes and insurance rates! Chuck gets worked up over Trump's moves while he was away. Meanwhile, Ray has a message for President Obama, and drops some "in progress" info during this episode. Amid the Epstein file stain, and people turning against his not-so-big-bill, his core is turning against Trump. T...

There are tons of musical references to Summer (and Vacation), and what both of them mean to so many, even to The Supremes & most members of Congress! This week - to give us a week off - we flash back to Episode 11, honoring Jimmy Carter, after his passing. Apparently, you like it, too. It's the most listened to episode of the podcast to date! Enjoy some Summer, and remember... Fascism, like rust,...

From the effects on MAGA by the Epstein File fiasco, the growing resistance in GOP circles and more, the guys delve into the multi-layered hell created in D.C. by the GOP, and their insane clown cult! While talk of expanding camps continues, Homan's team is under increased fire & scrutiny, and his lock-step responses have grown weak. Job cuts in major federal departments are discussed, with some i...

When your Repub President openly talks shit about the Dems at a whistle stop, we talk about it! When implementation of The Big Ugly Bill hits home, we talk about it! When DOGE cuts in areas of weather science add fuel to an incredible flood's impact, we talk about it! Here's the new ICE Tip hotline (we talk about it in the episode) for Montgomery County (PA): 267-279-9205 Talking about other stuff...

As this Supreme Court ends its current session, and the U.S. Senate takes up a vote on their big bad bill, Chuck and Ray dive into both topics, among others, as the slide of democratic freedoms continues! Make comments here ( Spotify ) or on our Facebook page ! We feel you listening from far away places, reach out to us: drumbeatpod@gmail.com From the land of the free (so far), we are The Drum Bea...

While unexpected missile-hurling changed the world mood overnight, the Drum Beat keeps going... Trump turns "in two weeks" into right now, and hurls missiles at Iran. The results are in, plus what a CNN poll is saying about it all. Lots of domestic chatter about the big vote for the big bill, and the guys discuss a lot of it. There are also state and regional issues afoot, as Chuck and Ray talk ab...

Things change so fast, like the mood going into Saturday's protests, the day altered by a terrorist, attacking members of the Minnesota legislature! Chuck and Ray dig into the events of No Kings Day, triumphant and tragic, as the day was. From the terrorist murders and attacks in the morning, through the larger than expected crowds in almost all cities of the day, and a many other things going on...