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Former Army Ranger sniper Nicholas Irving joins Shawn Prez on VladTV to discuss the ongoing Iran conflict, military intelligence, the reliability of government narratives, and growing concerns over national security.
Irving argues that prolonged wars can become a cycle of repeated headlines and shifting objectives that eventually exhaust public attention. Drawing comparisons to Afghanistan, he questions whether the U.S. has learned from past nation-building failures and warns that a ground invasion of Iran could become an even more difficult and costly conflict.
The conversation also examines claims that Iran could be close to developing a nuclear weapon. Irving expresses skepticism toward intelligence used to justify military action, pointing to past failures surrounding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and questioning how much current intelligence is driven by legitimate security concerns versus political pressure.
Shawn and Nicholas also discuss conflicting accounts from Robert O'Neill and Matt Bissonnette regarding the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. Irving explains how the "fog of war" can cause members of the same operation to remember fast-moving combat events differently without necessarily meaning one account is intentionally false.
The discussion then turns to domestic politics, political rallies, government surveillance, and whether Americans are safer today than before 9/11. Irving argues that increased division and the possibility of coordinated domestic attacks present serious challenges, while also cautioning against jumping to conspiracy theories surrounding recent criminal investigations.

Criminal defense attorney Bradford Cohen sits down with VladTV to break down several high-profile criminal cases while offering an inside look at defense strategy, federal prosecutions, and the realities defendants face inside the justice system.
Cohen discusses the Lil Durk case, questioning the prosecution's interpretation of Durk's travel around the time of his arrest and explaining why witness credibility could become critical for the jury. He also revisits his longtime representation of Kodak Black, including Kodak's federal weapons case, repeated probation issues, and Cohen's efforts to secure a presidential commutation after raising concerns about Kodak's treatment at Big Sandy federal prison.
The conversation expands to the murder trial of Nima Momeni in the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Cohen analyzes the self-defense argument and questions aspects of the prosecution's presentation of physical and video evidence. He also reflects on the YSL case and YNW Melly, discussing whether moving quickly toward trial can sometimes benefit a defendant before prosecutors have additional time to strengthen their case.
Cohen then explains why he rarely wants clients testifying in their own defense, arguing that jurors can become distracted by personality and credibility issues instead of focusing on whether prosecutors proved their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Finally, Cohen and Vlad discuss attorney ethics, excessive legal fees, federal felony convictions, prosecutorial tactics, and the process behind seeking presidential pardons and commutations. Cohen emphasizes that a defense attorney's responsibility should be protecting the client's best interests rather than maximizing billable hours.

Craig Newmark sits down with VladTV for a candid look at the creation of Craigslist, from his Morristown, New Jersey upbringing and early IBM work on mainframes for General Motors to launching a simple San Francisco email list that became a global classifieds giant. Newmark explains why Craigslist stayed fast, text-based, and minimally monetized while Silicon Valley chased venture capital, the dot-com boom, and billion-dollar exits.

He also addresses Jim Buckmaster becoming CEO, the eBay equity dispute, Craigslist’s impact on newspapers, and why he stepped away in 2018 to focus on philanthropy. Newmark discusses putting his Craigslist equity into a 501(c)(4), signing the Giving Pledge, donating more than $550 million, and working toward giving away $1 billion to support veterans, military families, journalism, cybersecurity, anti-scam efforts, the Take Nine campaign with Sesame Street’s Count, AI risks, AGI, LLMs, and protecting U.S. infrastructure.

In a deeply personal VladTV conversation, DJ Vlad sits down with his 80-year-old mother, Alla Lyubovny, to detail how an FBI impersonation scam drained $200,000 from her savings. After a fake Charles Schwab pop-up warned her account and Social Security were compromised, callers posing as federal agents isolated her, gained remote computer access, and directed transfers through Bank of America. She was coached to buy gold coins in Roseville, California, from Legacy Coin and Jewelry, then hand them off in a Pleasant Grove parking lot. Former CIA officer Charles Finfrock breaks down the playbook: authority, fear, secrecy, bank workarounds, and why gold and cryptocurrency scams are surging alongside romance fraud cases like Dejan Love. Vlad also discusses the FBI report, possible leads, and a reward for information. This interview is a warning for families protecting parents and grandparents from elder fraud, identity theft, and online financial scams.

Chingy sits down with VladTV for a wide-ranging conversation about music industry politics, the Keefe D trial, past controversies, and the lessons he's learned throughout more than two decades in the business.
Chingy opens up about the lack of authenticity he has experienced in entertainment, including people promising appearances or collaborations only to give him the runaround later. Vlad suggests creators start putting reciprocal appearances into contracts, complete with financial penalties when someone fails to honor their agreement.
The conversation turns to Keefe D's conviction in the Tupac Shakur murder case, with Chingy questioning whether the full story has been revealed and sharing his theories surrounding the night Tupac was killed. Vlad also explains what he knows about the death of Outlawz member Yaki Kadafi and addresses some of the theories that have surrounded the case for decades.
Chingy then revisits the controversy involving Sidney Starr, maintaining that allegations made about him years ago were fabricated for attention. They also discuss Starr's more recent legal troubles and how false or damaging claims can follow entertainers throughout their careers.
Later, Chingy focuses on his next chapter in music, introducing Gold Chain Confessions and what he calls Luxury Midwestern Soul, a sound centered around peace, maturity, and wellness. He and Vlad also discuss the resurgence of St. Louis hip-hop, including Sexyy Red, Nelly, the St. Lunatics, and Metro Boomin.
Chingy concludes with important lessons about publishing, mechanical royalties, contracts, and protecting yourself financially. After beginning his career with a $9,000 deal, he explains how understanding the business eventually helped him secure a $3 million publishing agreement.