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Drum Beat of Freedom

Chuck Yarmark

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36:40

Episode 28 - No Kings Day & More

Drum Beat of Freedom ·

2025/06/18

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 this week in our world. Let Freedom Ring! Find all of our episodes on our web site:

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Episode 27 - The Battle Of Los Angeles

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2025/06/13

From the streets of Los Angeles to the Capitol dome in D.C., the guys dig into Trumplandia! Plus, a Kilmar update, a Senator's arrest and more!Sure, the guys are wrapped up in what they're calling The Battle Of Los Angeles, with a nod to RATM! The sides are drawn, Trump and his Homeland guys vs. L.A. 47 is making mountains out of a small mole hill of protests, and the boys discuss that, plus the illegal arrest of Senator Alex Padilla by Kristi Noem's goon squad! There's much more, so click in

27:08

Episode 26 - The G.O.P. Speaks & We Listen!

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2025/06/04

Chuck and Ray discus posts by Republicans, and get updated on this week's Potomac Two-Step!Ray gathered some interesting posts, from regular folks who are registered Republicans, regarding their views on the recent state of things in the GOP. It's enlightening, at the least! This week's Drum Beat news updates are once again lengthy, and stressful. We try to mitigate that! Hit our web site for all of our episodes, right here!

23:39

Episode 25 - Mama, We're All Crazy Now!

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2025/05/28

Chuck and Ray try to gather themselves in the wake of "the international pot calling his supposed friend's kettle Black" incident! Crazy? Sure...so we try to keep up! In the episode, the guys remind you to contact your U.S. Senator about this incredibly important vote in American history! Click here for the directory, an easy way to find your Senator! There are some fun moments along the way, too, but the ominous background is scaring the kids and old folks. Time for action, and maybe some good

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Episode 24 - One Big Beautiful D.O.A. Bill

Drum Beat of Freedom ·

2025/05/20

The thing about Episode 24 is getting started! Before the guys can even get into "the plan," Breaking News stories, one after another, kept hitting! That's not to undercut the original stories of the week. There's a ton of stuff worth keeping up with! So, Chuck and Ray try! Mergers, unexpected turns by members of Congress, One Big (and not so beautiful) bill, GOP infighting, and a little Xi for your week! Find us online at drumbeatoffreedom,com!

25:03

Episode 23 - Arresting Mayors In America?

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2025/05/13

Oh, how do they do it? They being Chuck and Ray, and it being the shitshow that's ongoing in the U.S.! The Mayor of Newark gets popped protesting, Trump considers a $400M gift from Qatar, and isn't that enough right there? Well, Pope Leo XIV surprised the world, and that is covered in this episode. There's also a last second addition: the 90-day tariff cool down with China, plus Habeus Corpus on the rocks! Find all of our episodes wherever you get podcasts or on our web site!!!

16:33

Episode 22 - Tariff Wars & A Whole Lot More!

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2025/05/02

The flow of front page type news and info is incredible! Newsers all over are trying to keep up with it, and they're full-timers!Chuck and Ray feel what might be on your minds, because of their concerns here in America in 2025! Trump keeps hitting resistance internally and in the world at large. Americans are feeling the effect of the world view of things, too! There's a surprise abroad, and a Scaramucci Update! Cost of things hits everybody, so we'll update that, and see where else we veer in

31:04

Episode 21 - Trump ICEs America!

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2025/04/25

The reality of today's world crashes into this week's episode! Tariff Wars, Kilmar Garcia, ICE's role in America now, The Man Known As Hegseth, Ukraine and more! All in one episode! Thanks for downloading and listening! Tell a friend! Find all episodes here on drumbeat.com!!!

18:30

Episode 20 - PA Governor Shapiro Attacked, Trump vs....

Drum Beat of Freedom ·

2025/04/17

Chuck and Ray had already settled on their discussion topics for this episode when a terror attack on Pennsylvania's Governor, Josh Shapiro, caused them to pause, reset, and dig back in, at the this crazy time in our country's history! There's a personal angle there, too!The state of affairs in the U.S. right now has triggered tariff wars from many nations, who used to be good trade partners. This and other topics coming flying in from the news flow. Let's dig in & be ready to resist at every

30:45

Episode 19 - Musk out, Cory sets record, and too much...

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2025/04/04

It's another busy week in Washington, and Chuck and Ray are just trying to keep up!!!First, a news flash as they "rolled tape" on their session, and, of course, THE big story of Sen. (D-NJ) Cory Booker's record-setting filibuster protest! Dual headlines! Election results and the continuing story of the Signal App Scandal also get some attention in this episode. Then they dig into other stuff, including a very interesting (i.e. scary) article from Reuters about Wall Street & Trump's crazy

23:50

Episode 18 - Does This Ass Make My Country Look Small?

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2025/03/25

It's a wild week of "WTF?" and other epithets! The Scaramucci Scoreboard gets an update, VP Vance had a meltdown, judges doing justice, Texas' changing abortion ban language, plus illegal abduction and detention before a long trip to cells (in El Salvador) for immigrants caught up in the Trump Iceweb! Email us: drumbeatpod@gmail.com Check out all of the episodes, so far, right here on our web site!!!

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Episode 17 - Dems Scattered, Trump Showing True Colors

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2025/03/14

Trying to keep up with real life Idiocracy in action is exhausting! The Drum Beat podcast means to help you keep up with and digest what's going on. Tax plans and tariffs, reigning in Musk, economic impact of these first weeks of Trump2, federal judges stopping overreach, plus traitors for censure and more!Whatta week! Everybody, take a deep, cleansing breath, and have a good day! Hit us any time on our web site: DrumBeatOfFreedom.com Email us: drumbeatpod@gmail.com

25:40

Episode 16 - The Craziest Week Of Trump… So Far!

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2025/03/07

To say "it's been a crazy week for #Cult47," is the largest understatement of this podcast, so far!With gross hyperbole on parade, Chuck and Ray try to add info, and some positive energy (not always successful) to the mix! Reactions to the Zelensky meeting at The White House, a Scaramucci Scoreboard Update, a baffled reply to the State Of The Union, Trump voters with serious regrets, and more are discussed in this episode! Email us: DrumBeatPod@gmail.com And hit our web site for more info and all

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Episode 15 - To Stop Trump: Activate!

Drum Beat of Freedom ·

2025/02/27

Chuck and Ray find themselves overwhelmed lately, as may many of you! From the daily Muskrat nonsense to having to remind them all that it's not a liquor Cabinet, we're feeling what a lot of you are, and seek ways to relieve that stress, and find a positive path forward. (Frankly, it's the positive part that's been a challenge lately...)The recent events, real and catastrophized, are part of this episode, too. Some of the discussion centers around our continuing appreciation of Indivisible.org and

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Episode 14 - Indivisible with Cindy Rosenberg

Drum Beat of Freedom ·

2025/02/13

Cindy Rosenberg has been part of the recent expansion in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region of Indivisible.org's activist team, including widespread chapter growth, as a member of the Greater Jenkintown chapter! She also has a good handle on the situation in D.C., as well as our area.She gives Markus and Ray some thoughts on the current American political morass, and offers ideas on how to become a part of Indivisible's efforts in your local area. Find all of our episodes on your podcast app, or

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Episode 13 - Talking Movements

Drum Beat of Freedom ·

2025/01/28

There are tons of real news stories every day now, which really need to be read, and acted upon. Reality being that that's unlikely, we all need to keep each other "looped in" even while get "looped!"This week, the guys try to get do that, come to grips with a few things, and discuss Chuck's recent epiphany about MAGA. Movement: a series of moves? Well, maybe in this case! A bunch of Trumpers are examined [insert snapping rubber glove SFX] to try to understand their thinking, without damaging

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Episode 12 - As Trump Takes Over

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2025/01/16

Chuck talks about plugging in after the holidays at Manayunk Brew Pub's Tuesday Jam, and connecting with a new friend for more music!!!The conversation turns towards life, as it is, just before Trump is to be sworn in again. Ray struggles with what "President number" to call him, among other things. Like many other folks, the guys seem to be having trouble finding the way forward. Guess we will all get there together. Thanks for listening!

28:32

Episode 11 - For Jimmy Carter & Buyer's Regret Begins

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2025/01/06

Our unusually long break has a purpose, besides the U.S. holidays. Chuck and Ray explain, as well as honor President Jimmy Carter, the late 39th U.S. President.A discussion about signs of "buyer's regret" showing in regard to the cabinet choices, among other things, of the incoming administration. The name Musk may come up, as well. They also talk about the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's Day, and how wrong some on the right have these events set in their mind. Find all of our

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Episode 10 - Moving Forward!

Drum Beat of Freedom ·

2024/12/16

Look to the skies, starry at night, as if the future lies just beyond them. It's one way to move forward, but there are as many other ways, as there are stars! Learning about the other side's point of view, trying to understand who voted which way, and why can be a daunting task. Historically, it's been worth it, in our political interaction. There are more than two views now, and our hosts express their views about all of it. The idea is to begin to find the tools and a path to move forward. Weigh

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Episode 9 - Nomination Overload

Drum Beat of Freedom ·

2024/12/02

With a news flash a minute some days, Trump keeps adding to his list of cabinet nominees, many of which can induce nausea or dizziness. Chuck and Ray discuss the latest (at session time, it keeps going...), and delve into some of them.Also, the guys discuss their own feelings in this political no-man's land between election and inauguration. It's worth noting that Harris isn't planning a speech "on the Mall" on 1/6/25. Even though the election is done, we've just begun to fight! Stay tuned to the

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