About this episode
Ashe in America and Abbey Blue Eyes are joined by special guest Ryan Schuiling for a deep dive into a moment that sounds less like analysis and more like confession. The discussion centers on startling admissions from a former intelligence official who openly describes the creation of a “steady state” meant to counter President Trump, framing him as an existential threat to the country. The conversation examines whether this mindset reflects institutional self preservation rather than national security, and what it means when unelected actors believe they must intervene in the political process.
Ryan Schuiling helps unpack the implications of these statements, exploring the psychological warfare aspect of fear based messaging and how narratives are used to influence public perception. The episode also turns toward the Clinton depositions and uncomfortable exchanges surrounding Epstein, where evasive answers and legal maneuvering raise more questions than they resolve. Throughout the discussion, Ashe, Abbey, and Ryan challenge the idea that protecting democracy can justify undermining it, and ask whether accountability will ever reach the people who openly admit to manipulating the system.
