The Truth Watch

05/23/2026

After a lot of work, prayer, storytelling, recording, editing, and more cups of coffee than I care to admit… the Commanding the Heights website is finally live.

What began as a simple leadership book born from decades in the Army and years of teaching has slowly grown into something much bigger — lessons on leadership, faith, responsibility, resilience, and influence.

The site now serves as the home for:

• The Commanding the Heights book
• Leadership course material
• Future teaching projects
• Speaking opportunities
• And the growing CTH ecosystem

This isn’t about “self-help.” It’s about leadership that actually holds under pressure.

If you'd like to take a look, here’s the link:

https://commandingtheheights.com

I’d truly appreciate you sharing it with others who value leadership, service, faith, and personal growth.

— Dave Jeffers

05/02/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Mining the Media
What if the narratives we hear every day didn’t start where we think they did?

In this episode, we sit down with intelligence analyst Lance Fairchok, who traces the historical roots of “white supremacy” from before the Civil War through Reconstruction and into the modern era.

We discuss the role of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction, and how messaging, influence, and media tactics have evolved over time—carrying forward into institutions like the Southern Poverty Law Center.

With nearly 40 years of experience at the highest levels of military and civilian intelligence, Lance breaks down how narratives are shaped, sustained, and used to influence public perception.

This isn’t just history… it’s about understanding the power behind the message.

🎧 Listen now:

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04/25/2026

Let me ask you a simple question:

If you need an ID to board a plane…
why not to vote?

Most Americans support voter ID laws—yet they keep getting blocked.

Why?

We tackle that—and connect it to the mass migration out of blue states—in our latest Mining the Media episode.

🎧 Listen here: www.miningthemedia.com

👇 I’d love your thoughts in the comments.

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03/23/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE DROPPED 🚨

Are we paying attention to what’s really happening?
In this episode of Mining the Media, we break down:

✈️ Ongoing DHS funding battles—and what it could mean for airport security

🌎 Reports of Iranian officials entering Canada… and overstaying

🧠 A shocking CIA memo targeting “traditional motherhood” and what it really reveals

🇺🇸 A culture war that’s redefining truth, values, and identity
And we close with a powerful tribute to the life and legacy of Chuck Norris—a man who stood for strength, discipline, and conviction.

🎧 Listen now: www.miningthemedia.com

👉 If this episode hits home, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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11/24/2025

You’re going to want to buckle your seat belts and cinch those straps a little tighter.

The guys kick things off with G.K.’s mental hors d’oeuvres from the brane buffet — starting with the real fight in Ukraine: minerals, money, and the geopolitical power plays nobody in corporate media wants to talk about.

They move on to a story you probably didn’t hear outside conservative outlets: the U.S. House voting overwhelmingly for a resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism — including 86 Democrats breaking ranks to join Republicans.

Lastly, Dave launches into a righteous rant cutting through the nonsensical media squabble between Tucker Carlson and various conservative pundits, exposing the real issue at the heart of the divide — and the only real solution to the mess we’re in.

Buckle up, folks. This episode pulls no punches.

Please visit www.miningthemedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

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11/14/2025

After weeks of migraines, Dave is BACK — caffeinated, aggravated, and ready to mine some truth.

Today’s MTM episode covers everything from foster youth reform to NASA’s latest mission… and then Dave lights up the mic with a biblically grounded, blistering comparison between Trump’s government-shutdown rebuke and Jesus calling the Pharisees a “brood of vipers.”

Plus:

• DEI wrecking FAA hiring
• 3,000 qualified controllers rejected
• NASA’s ESCAPADE launch
• Cadillac entering Formula One
• And the perfect outro song to match the madness of politics

This one is pure MTM — organic, fiery, and swinging like a jazz solo.

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10/26/2025

🎙️ We All Want To Change The World — from Johnny Carson’s legacy to the death of late-night, the NBA gambling scandal, and one senator’s not-so-hidden tattoo. Dave and G.K. end with a bold battle plan for the Trump team to end the shutdown. Truth, wit, and no filters.
👉 www.miningthemedia.com

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09/29/2025

✨ In a world that often feels dark, I’m reminded that each of us has the ability to live with courage, integrity, and hope. That’s really what it means to be all good people.

In our latest podcast episode, G.K. and I talk about why violence exists (all the way back to Cain and Abel in Genesis 4) and why light still wins over darkness.

🎙️ You can listen here: www.miningthemedia.com

I’d love for you to give it a listen and share your thoughts.

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09/20/2025

🎙️ New Episode is LIVE! 🎙️
Full Circle with G.K. & Dave: Legacy, Leadership, and Friendship

We went back to where it all began—G.K. dusted off The Right Balance intro and turned the mic on me to talk about my new book Commanding the Heights: Leadership Lessons from Army ATC.

We cover leadership, faith, legacy, and the kind of friendship that stands the test of time.
👉 Listen now at MiningTheMedia.com and share with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors!

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09/20/2025

🎙️ Behind the Mic Today on MTM! 🎙️

In just a little while, our creator and host Greg “G.K.” Allen will be flipping the script—he’s interviewing me for a brand-new episode of Mining the Media!

We’ll be talking about my brand-new book, Commanding the Heights, and more. It’s a special throwback—just like the old days on The Right Balance—and we’re even using a classic lead-in.

📡 Recording today…dropping soon on MiningTheMedia.com and your favorite podcast host!