The Intelligence Briefing /Scum and Villainy: Ark Midnight – Ep. 476

January 31, 2026
 
Episode Description:
Scum and Villainy
This edition of Ark Midnight: The Intelligence Briefing examines the forces operating behind public unrest, political pressure campaigns, and coordinated disruption unfolding at home and abroad. From geopolitical maneuvering to domestic destabilization, the program traces how influence is exerted, narratives are shaped, and leverage is applied outside the public spotlight.
Through expert analysis and firsthand testimony, the broadcast explores the mechanics of modern agitation, the structures that enable it, and the consequences of sustained instability on national cohesion. As power centers clash and accountability efforts accelerate, this briefing connects the dots between events on the ground and the strategic interests driving them.
A focused, long-form examination of patterns, pressure points, and the unseen actors shaping the current moment.
Featured Guest:

Lineup:
Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerney (USAF Ret.)

Mary Fanning
Website: The American Report
X: @realMaryFanning
Telegram:The American Report

Shirin Nariman
Website: NCR – Iran
X: @ShirinNariman

Trevor Loudon
Website:
Trevor Loudon & Key Wiki
X: @TrevorLoudon1

Joel Skousen
Website/s:
World Affairs Brief &
Joel Skousen
X: @JoelMSkousen46

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