Episodes

  • Kars4Kids BANNED in California! The 30-Year Donor Con Behind the Annoying Jingle
    May 27 2026

    Kars4Kids has been running car donation ads since 1994. That jingle has been in your head for over 20 years. And in November 2025, the organization was named in a federal class action lawsuit alleging racketeering, false advertising, and violation of California unfair competition laws.

    Here is what the ads never told you.

    Kars4Kids is the fundraising arm of Oorah, an Orthodox Jewish outreach organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Both organizations share the same CEO: Eli Mintz, son of the rabbi who founded them. In 2024, Kars4Kids collected over $94 million in contributions. A third of that went straight back into advertising. Their own IRS Form 990 shows they paid Google $22,508,970 in a single year for marketing. Bing Ads got $3.4 million. Sirius Satellite Radio got $424,000.

    The money that was left went to Oorah, which funds gap year trips to Israel for Orthodox Jewish high school graduates, adult matchmaking services for Orthodox Jewish young adults, Jewish private school tuition assistance, and a $16.5 million building purchase in Israel.

    California accounts for over 25% of all donated vehicles nationally. Kars4Kids ran zero programs in California. Their only local presence was a backpack giveaway of 1,000 bags, distributed by random drawing, no financial need required.

    On May 8, 2026, Orange County Superior Court Judge Gassia Apkarian ruled that Kars4Kids violated California false advertising and unfair competition laws. The ads are banned in California effective June 8, 2026, unless the organization adds an explicit audible disclosure of its religious affiliation.

    This is not the first time. Oregon and Pennsylvania settled deceptive advertising cases against Kars4Kids in 2009. Minnesota found in 2017 that less than 1% of funds raised from Minnesota donors benefited Minnesota children. The jingle kept playing.

    This episode walks through the court ruling, the 990 filings, the executive compensation, the class action complaint, and the full paper trail of what Kars4Kids is and what it has always been.

    Sources and full Substack article linked below.

    Feral America Substack (full article with sources): sueselle.substack.com

    Kars4Kids IRS Form 990 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/223746050

    Oorah IRS Form 990 via ProPublica: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043728030

    May 8 2026 ruling coverage NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/judge-bans-kars4kids-jingle-california-citing-misleading-advertising-rcna345648

    CharityWatch Kars4Kids analysis: https://blog.charitywatch.org/kars-4-kids-updated-charitywatch-rating/

    Federal class action coverage: https://www.lawcommentary.com/articles/kars4kids-jingle-banned-in-california-after-judge-finds-ads-misleading

    #Kars4Kids #Oorah #CarDonationScam #FalseAdvertising #FeralAmerica #InvestigativePodcast #CaliforniaLawsuit #EliMintz #IRS990 #CharityFraud #ClassActionLawsuit #DonorDeception #OrthodoxJewish #NonprofitAccountability #Racketeering

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    24 mins
  • EXPOSED: Epstein's Money Laundering Mechanism Involving Ben Goertzel, Humanity+ and Novamente
    May 8 2026

    In January 2015, AI researcher Ben Goertzel wrote one of the most damning emails in the entire Jeffrey Epstein file release. He commiserated with Epstein over the "spate of utterly idiotic negative publicity," floated the theory that Epstein's victims (children) were "reasonably mature people who mutually consented," and then, in the very next paragraph, asked for another $25,000 to be funneled through his 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Humanity+.

    In this episode of Feral America, we examine the full mechanism.

    This is not a story about a scientist who had a bad funder. It is a story about the conversion mechanism. The pass through. The five percent fee Goertzel openly charged for his nonprofit's role as a financial conduit, in writing, in an email with the actual subject line "Funneling money."

    In this 30 minute investigation, you will learn:

    How Epstein's $100,000 fellowship at the University of New Mexico in 2001 launched Goertzel's career

    The exact structure of the laundering pipeline

    The IRS statutes that were violated

    The receipts: emails from the Epstein files

    Goertzel's "I was social engineered" defense in his February 2026 Substack

    How a male professional culture of benefit of the doubt continues to protect powerful men accused of horrible things

    Why I filed an IRS Whistleblower complaint

    PRIMARY SOURCES AND FURTHER READING

    My full Substack investigation: https://sueselle.substack.com

    South China Morning Post original report (February 16, 2026): https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299896

    Ben Goertzel's "Goertzel vs Epstein" Substack response: https://bengoertzel.substack.com/p/goertzel-vs-epstein

    Government of the United States Virgin Islands v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., No. 1:22 cv 10904 (S.D.N.Y. 2022)

    Vashon Maury Island Beachcomber coverage: https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/2026/02/27/islander-bankrolled-by-epstein-on-and-off-for-nearly-two-decades/

    Business Insider on Goertzel and Epstein: https://www.businessinsider.com (search Goertzel Epstein)

    IRS Whistleblower Office and Form 211: https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-office

    IRS guidance on Inurement and Private Benefit for 501(c)(3) charities: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/inurement-private-benefit-charitable-organizations

    Epstein Files searchable database: https://epsteinexposed.com

    #FeralAmerica #JeffreyEpstein #BenGoertzel #EpsteinFiles #MoneyLaundering #HumanityPlus #Novamente #HongKong #AIResearch #ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #SophiaTheRobot #IRSWhistleblower #EnhancedEducation #SingularityNet #JPMorganChase #LeonBlack #VirginIslands #Transhumanism #AGI #InvestigativePodcast #EpsteinNetwork #501c3 #NonprofitFraud #TaxFraud

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    30 mins
  • URGENT: No Warrant Needed for Your Data - The CLOUD Act
    Apr 26 2026

    Last night, a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Every news outlet reported the same thing this morning: law enforcement is "obtaining search warrants" for his phone and devices.

    Here's what they didn't mention: under the CLOUD Act, the government doesn't need a warrant for most of his digital life. His Gmail, his cloud storage, his social media... all of it is accessible through a completely different pipeline. Faster. Quieter. No judge sitting on it for hours.

    And that law doesn't just apply to active shooters. It applies to you.

    In this episode, we break down:

    • What the CLOUD Act actually is and how it passed (buried in a 2,200-page spending bill)
    • How it lets the US government compel Google, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft to hand over your data, even if it's stored overseas
    • How foreign governments can now request your data directly from US tech companies
    • Why journalists, activists, lawyers, and immigrants are especially at risk
    • The one structural weakness in the law and the free tools that exploit it → Signal, ProtonMail, Tresorit, Bitwarden, and other privacy tools explained

    RESOURCES: 🔗 EFF CLOUD Act Explainer — https://www.eff.org/issues/cloud-act

    🔗 Signal (encrypted messaging) — https://signal.org

    🔗 ProtonMail (encrypted email) — https://proton.me

    🔗 Bitwarden (password manager) — https://bitwarden.com

    🔗 Privacy Guides — https://privacyguides.org

    🔗 ACLU CLOUD Act Analysis — https://www.aclu.org

    🔗 Full CLOUD Act Text — https://www.congress.gov

    #CLOUDAct #Privacy #DataPrivacy #Surveillance #Signal #ProtonMail #Encryption #WHCD #WHCDShooting #DigitalPrivacy #FourthAmendment #BigTech #GooglePrivacy #iCloud #FederalLaw #CyberSecurity #PrivacyRights #FreePress #EndToEndEncryption #FeralAmerica

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    24 mins
  • A Father Who Raped His Daughter & A Girl Who Shot an Abuser: Makayla Settles & Alishon Torres
    Apr 19 2026

    Two 18-year-old Hispanic girls. Two devastating stories. Almost no media coverage.

    This week on a special edition of Feral America, we the stories most mainstream media won't touch.

    Makayla Rene Settles moved from North Carolina to California to live with her birth father, Stephen Vincent Chavez, while attending Moorpark College. Within two days of arriving, he brutally assaulted her. DNA evidence confirmed the attack. He was arrested, then released on bail. Unable to cope with her trauma, Makayla took her own life in December 2025. His hearing is April 21st at the Ventura County Courthouse. A march in Makayla's honor begins at 8 a.m. at the corner of Victoria and Telephone. Show up. Make noise. She deserves justice.

    Alishon Torres, originally from Honduras, took action after her five-year-old sister revealed she had been molested by a 58-year-old man living nearby... and no adult in the family did anything. Alishon did. She is now being held in Shelby County, Tennessee on $1 million bail. The online support for her has been overwhelming. Want to help? Stevie explains exactly how in this episode.

    When the legal system fails, who steps up?

    🔔 Subscribe to Feral America for stories that deserve to be heard. 👍 Like this video to help spread awareness. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments.

    📍 March for Makayla: April 21st, 8 a.m. | Corner of Victoria & Telephone, Ventura County Courthouse

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    11 mins
  • BREAKING: Iran War, Draft Incoming | 12 Missing UAP Scientists | Justice for Makayla Rene Settles
    Apr 10 2026

    Multiple breaking stories that mainstream media won't cover properly. We're connecting the dots.

    Today we're covering three urgent stories that deserve your attention: escalating Iran war preparations including potential draft implementation, the disturbing pattern of missing UAP scientists, and the fight for justice for Makayla Rene Settles with a crucial protest happening April 21st.

    IRAN WAR & DRAFT COVERAGE:

    • Latest developments in Iran conflict escalation
    • Draft registration updates and what it means for young Americans
    • Military mobilization patterns we're tracking
    • Government messaging vs. reality on the ground

    MISSING UAP SCIENTISTS:

    • Multiple scientists working on UAP research have disappeared
    • Patterns in the disappearances that raise serious questions
    • Government connections and timing coincidences
    • What this means for UFO disclosure efforts

    MAKAYLA RENE SETTLES JUSTICE:

    • Who was Makayla and what happened to her
    • Stephen Vincent Chavez and the case details
    • April 21st protest at Ventura County Courthouse at 8am
    • How you can support the fight for justice
    • Why this case matters for survivors everywhere

    KEY DETAILS: Ventura County Courthouse Protest: April 21st at 8:00 AM Location: Ventura County Courthouse ⚖️ Demanding justice for Makayla Rene Settles

    Why we're covering these together: These stories represent different aspects of how power operates in the shadows. Government war preparations, silencing of UAP researchers, and justice denied to victims all connect to larger patterns of control and coverup.

    URGENT UPDATES:

    • Iran situation developing rapidly
    • Protest details and how to participate safely
    • Missing scientists timeline and latest developments

    This episode contains information that affects your life directly. From potential military service to understanding what's being hidden about UAPs to supporting justice for victims.

    Will you be at the April 21st protest? Share your thoughts on these developing stories in the comments.

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    51 mins
  • BREAKING: Trump's Easter Post May Have Violated International War Crimes Laws
    Apr 5 2026

    Donald Trump just posted something on Truth Social this Easter morning that may violate international law. We're analyzing it in real time.

    Less than hours ago, Trump's Easter Sunday Truth Social post sent shockwaves through the legal community. We're breaking down the post as legal experts are still reacting and examining the three specific Geneva Convention articles that appear to be violated.

    What we're covering RIGHT NOW:

    • The Truth Social post from this morning that started the firestorm
    • Legal experts responding in real time as we record
    • Breaking down each of the 3 Geneva Convention violations step by step
    • Why posting this on Easter Sunday makes it even more significant
    • What international law experts are saying as this unfolds

    Geneva Convention Articles Protocols from 1977 potentially violated:

    • Article 48: Basic rule
    • Article 52: General protection of civilian objects
    • Article 54: Protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population

    This is exactly the kind of moment where legal violations happen in plain sight on social media, and we want to document the legal implications before the narrative gets spun by political machines.

    What happened this morning:

    • Early Easter morning: Trump posts on Truth Social
    • International law implications become clear
    • We hit record to break this down for you

    This isn't about politics. This is about a potential real-time violation of international law posted publicly for the world to see.

    Are you seeing this story develop? What's your take? Comment below.

    Geneva Convention Protocols of 1977: https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/api-1977

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    8 mins
  • UFO Evidence the Government Can't Explain + Our Close Encounters | Starseeds and Psychic Abilities
    Apr 3 2026

    With the Bob Lazar documentary out April 3, it's time to talk UFOs and otherworldly things.

    What happens when the government starts releasing UFO footage and you've already had your own encounters?

    In this deeply personal episode, we share our real UAP sightings and analyze newly released military footage that's changing everything we thought we knew about what's in our skies.

    What we cover:

    • Our personal UFO/UAP encounter stories (never shared before)
    • Breaking down official military UAP footage frame by frame
    • The mysterious Buga Sphere phenomenon and what it could mean
    • Starseed theory: are some humans connected to extraterrestrial consciousness?
    • Psychic abilities and collective consciousness experiences
    • Why the government disclosure is happening now

    Featured footage:

    • Pentagon released UAP videos
    • Buga Sphere documentation and analysis
    • Military pilot testimonies and leaked recordings
    • Unexplained aerial phenomena caught on camera

    Topics explored:

    • Personal paranormal experiences and UAP sightings
    • Government UFO disclosure timeline and implications
    • Starseed concepts and spiritual awakening
    • Psychic phenomena and consciousness expansion
    • Collective consciousness and shared experiences
    • What this means for humanity's future

    Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or somewhere in between, this episode presents evidence and personal testimonies that will make you question what you think you know about reality.

    Have you had a UAP sighting or psychic experience? Share in the comments.

    Links to all footage and sources in description.

    #UFO #UAP #Disclosure #Starseeds #PsychicPhenomena #Consciousness #Military #Government #Paranormal #Truth #Investigation #Documentary #PersonalExperience

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    Pentagon UAP footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auITEKd4sjA

    Buga Sphere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z9ECb9OCfg&pp=ygULYnVnYSBzcGhlcmXSBwkJ2QoBhyohjO8%3D

    UFO Summoning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnWr1AQn3NI

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    29 mins
  • Secret Societies that Actually Run America: Skull and Bones, Bohemian Grove
    Mar 31 2026

    We went down the rabbit hole of America's most secretive elite clubs and what we found was shocking.

    From the 40-foot owl statue at Bohemian Grove where presidents perform bizarre rituals, to the leaked membership lists exposing tech titans and Supreme Court justices, this episode reveals how secret societies actually operate in modern America.

    In this episode:

    • Yale's Skull and Bones society
    • Presidents whose membership spans multiple secret societies
    • Bohemian Grove's leaked 2023 member list (2,200+ names!)
    • How the Manhattan Project was planned in the California redwoods
    • The Nixon-Reagan presidential deal that changed history
    • Alex Jones' secret 2000 infiltration footage

    Key revelations:

    • Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas: decades-long attendee
    • Charles Koch, Michael Bloomberg, Paul Pelosi on 2023 list
    • Social Security cuts planned at Grove meetings

    This isn't conspiracy theory. This is documented fact about how power really works in America.

    Subscribe for more investigative deep dives

    Sources and documents in comments below.

    #BohemianGrove #SecretSocieties #TrueCrime #Investigation #ElitePower #Politics #Conspiracy #Documentary

    Substack with Bohemian Grove 2023 attendee list: https://danboguslaw.substack.com/p/exclusive-i-obtained-the-attendance

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    37 mins