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The Colonel of Truth

The Colonel of Truth

By Conrad Reynolds

‘The Colonel of Truth’ is hosted by retired US Army colonel Conrad Reynolds. Putting on his national security hat, Colonel Reynolds dissects hot topics through the lens of an Army intelligence officer.
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ARKANSAS ELECTION COMMISSIONER TALKS ABOUT SWITCH TO PAPER BALLOTS

The Colonel of TruthMay 09, 2024

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ARKANSAS ELECTION COMMISSIONER TALKS ABOUT SWITCH TO PAPER BALLOTS

ARKANSAS ELECTION COMMISSIONER TALKS ABOUT SWITCH TO PAPER BALLOTS

Searcy County, Arkansas made the decision to ditch the voting machines and move to a paper ballot election with a hand count audit. Laurie Gross, an election commissioner from Searcy County, joined us to talk about the decision to go to paper ballots and how the election faired with the hand count. Also, she talks about the process difference in voting machines vs paper ballots. -------------- Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

May 09, 202452:01
COMMENTING ON CYBERSECURITY EXPERTS' LETTER TO PA LEGISLATORS

COMMENTING ON CYBERSECURITY EXPERTS' LETTER TO PA LEGISLATORS

The Colonel of Truth team discuss a letter from cybersecurity experts that was written to legislators in Pennsylvania, but is applicable to all states. The consensus is, hand marked paper ballots, hand count audits of all races before certification, and in person voting. -------------- Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

May 09, 202452:00
UPDATE ON AVII.ORG EFFORTS WITH HAND-COUNTS IN ARIZONA EFFORTS IN ARKANSAS

UPDATE ON AVII.ORG EFFORTS WITH HAND-COUNTS IN ARIZONA EFFORTS IN ARKANSAS

We talk about the hand-count in Arizona and how Arkansas can implement the process in the election system. We also talk about why hand-counts are necessary based on recent news and experts.


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Jan 16, 202452:00
DISCUSSION ABOUT AVII.ORG HAND-COUNT PROCESS IN AZ

DISCUSSION ABOUT AVII.ORG HAND-COUNT PROCESS IN AZ

In this episode we talk about the Avii.org hand-count process that Maricopa County, AZ will be using for their GOP committee elections.

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Jan 09, 202448:42
BRAZILIAN CONGRESSMAN EDUARDO BOLSONARO TALKS ABOUT ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND FREE SPEECH SUPPRESSION

BRAZILIAN CONGRESSMAN EDUARDO BOLSONARO TALKS ABOUT ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND FREE SPEECH SUPPRESSION

Brazilian politics has been in turmoil since President Bolsonaro’s final year in office. The rise of a rouge Supreme Court, the use of vulnerable voting computers with no paper trails, and the suppression of free speech across the nation for those wishing to discuss the election issues were a topic of conversation with Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro who also happens to be the son of President Bolsonaro.


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Dec 26, 202352:01
CLINT LANCASTER TALKS ABOUT THE ELECTION SECURITY EFFORTS OF AVII.org IN ARKANSAS

CLINT LANCASTER TALKS ABOUT THE ELECTION SECURITY EFFORTS OF AVII.org IN ARKANSAS

Clint Lancaster, lawyer for AVII.org, discusses the lawsuits, ballot initiatives, and legislative challenges involved with securing Arkansas elections. -------------- Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Dec 11, 202352:00
REP. BRANDTJEN TALKS WISCONSIN ELECTIONS AND LEGISLATIVE BATTLES

REP. BRANDTJEN TALKS WISCONSIN ELECTIONS AND LEGISLATIVE BATTLES

Wisconsin Representative Janel Brandtjen joins us to talk about all that is going on in Wisconsin dealing with her resolution to impeach Meagan Wolfe from the Wisconsin Election Commission, and the protection Wolfe is getting from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Also, how the grassroots push to recall Vos is heating up.

Dec 06, 202352:00
JUSTICE MICHAEL GABLEMAN ON WISCONSIN ELECTIONS

JUSTICE MICHAEL GABLEMAN ON WISCONSIN ELECTIONS

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman joins the show to talk about what his role was in the 2020 election investigation and many of the findings that made him second guess the current election process in Wisconsin.

Nov 07, 202352:00
FORMER TRUMP STAFFER ROBERT BOWES TALKS ELECTIONS AND MORE

FORMER TRUMP STAFFER ROBERT BOWES TALKS ELECTIONS AND MORE

Robert Bowes, a distinguished political mind and former member of President Trump’s team talks about election security and the fight to save America. He also talks to Conrad Reynolds about Arkansas Congressman French Hill and why he’s bad for Arkansas and America.

Nov 07, 202352:00
AR REP MINDY MCALINDON TALKS ARKANSAS ELECTIONS AND MORE

AR REP MINDY MCALINDON TALKS ARKANSAS ELECTIONS AND MORE

Arkansas State Representative Mindy McAlindon talks to Conrad Reynolds about the state of Arkansas elections, ranked choice voting, her role in the Republican National Committee, and other aspects of the statewide political landscape. -------------- Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Oct 16, 202352:00
Freedom Caucus Member Eli Crane, Congressman from AZ, Talks About Stances

Freedom Caucus Member Eli Crane, Congressman from AZ, Talks About Stances

Eli Crane, Freedom Caucus member, talks to Col. Conrad Reynolds about what's going on in D.C. right now, who should be elected as the next House speaker. He also talks about his point of view of the Ukraine and Israel situations. ---------------- Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Oct 14, 202315:56
Election Machine Vulnerability Exposed

Election Machine Vulnerability Exposed

Angela Shepherd was thrust into election security when she tried to bypass a voting computer security feature. She’s now fighting to make sure people know that the machines are vulnerable. Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Oct 09, 202352:00
Mark Finchem from Arizona Talks Republican Platform and Election Security

Mark Finchem from Arizona Talks Republican Platform and Election Security

Mark Finchem, who ran for Sec. of State in Arizona took time from his busy schedule that includes lawsuits pertaining to the 2022 general election to talk with us about election security and the direction of the Republican Party. Mark, while his lawsuits are pending, is currently running for AZ Senate.

Sep 25, 202352:00
Harrison Floyd - A Trump Codefendant in Fulton County Tells His Story

Harrison Floyd - A Trump Codefendant in Fulton County Tells His Story

Harrison Floyd, the former leader of Black Voices for Trump, has been charged with RICO in Fulton County Georgia along with President Trump and others. The Marine veteran sat down with us and told us the story of the incidents he’s recently had with lawfare. ------------------------ Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Sep 20, 202334:38
Dr. Douglas Jones Election Technology Expert - U of Iowa

Dr. Douglas Jones Election Technology Expert - U of Iowa

Dr. Douglas Jones Talks Election Technology with Col. Reynolds. Dr. Jones was in Little Rock as an expert witness in a case against voting machines using barcodes in vote tabulation. ------------------------ Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Sep 18, 202352:00
AZ Senator Wendy Rogers Discusses Arizona Elections and Problems Seen There

AZ Senator Wendy Rogers Discusses Arizona Elections and Problems Seen There

Senator Wendy Rogers (wendyrogers.org) is no stranger to controversy. She is known for calling it how she sees it. Her direct approach is what has endeared her to conservatives across America. In this episode of ‘The Colonel of Truth,’ Lt. Colonel Rogers brings her A-game. ------------------------ Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Sep 18, 202352:00
Tina Peters on what happened in Colorado

Tina Peters on what happened in Colorado

Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk in Colorado, tells her story. While county clerk, she made a backup of her voting records and then things get wild. Arrests, threats, and more are part of the Mesa County tale. ------------------------ Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Sep 18, 202352:00
Professor Stark from UC - Berkeley Discusses Secure Voting (Part 2)

Professor Stark from UC - Berkeley Discusses Secure Voting (Part 2)

Professor Philip Stark from University of California - Berkeley joins the ‘Colonel of Truth’ and discusses making election more secure and proper auditing techniques. He emphasizes the need for hand-marked paper ballots and more than one count. Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org

Sep 18, 202352:00
Professor Stark from UC - Berkeley Discusses Secure Voting (Part 1)

Professor Stark from UC - Berkeley Discusses Secure Voting (Part 1)

Professor Philip Stark from University of California - Berkeley joins the ‘Colonel of Truth’ and discusses making election more secure and proper auditing techniques. He emphasizes the need for hand-marked paper ballots and more than one count.

Sep 18, 202352:00
6 Reasons Why Computers Should Not Be Used in Elections - Dr. Walter Daugherity

6 Reasons Why Computers Should Not Be Used in Elections - Dr. Walter Daugherity

Dr. Walter Daugherity sits down to talk about his 6 reasons why computers should not be used in elections. He also talks about how local election officials could not detect attacks, even with L&A tests or audits. Dr. Walter C. Daugherity is a computer consultant and also Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. He graduated from Oklahoma Christian University with a degree in mathematics, and then earned master’s and doctor’s degrees from Harvard University, which he attended on a Prize Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. As a computer expert he has consulted for major national and international firms, and for government agencies. He helped develop the national computer keyboard standard and invented integrated user training within computer applications as well as various electronic computer interfaces. As a computer science and engineering teacher and researcher, he has published 26 research articles from over $2.8 million in funded research projects, plus conference papers and other publications. He taught many areas of computer science and engineering for 37 years (32 years at Texas A&M University), including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, programming and software design, and cyber-ethics. At Harvard he received the Bowdoin Prize and medal for writing, and in 2015 was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Oklahoma Christian University. He is a life member of the Association for Computing Machinery and American MENSA. ------------------------ Visit www.FortTruth.com for more ‘Colonel of Truth’ content. www.avii.org www.mypillow.com/CONRAD - promo code CONRAD

Sep 18, 202352:00
Dr. Appel - Princeton Prof - discusses Securing Our Elections With Paper Ballots and Hand Counts

Dr. Appel - Princeton Prof - discusses Securing Our Elections With Paper Ballots and Hand Counts

Colonel Conrad Reynolds has an in-depth discussion with Dr. Andrew Appel from Princeton University about why touchscreen voting machines are a bad idea and why hand count audits are necessary to have an election that is secure and can be trusted. Andrew W. Appel is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, where he served as Department Chair from 2009-2015. His PhD is from Carnegie Mellon University. He works on methods and tools for verifying the correctness of software; on cybersecurity; and on technology policy, especially voting system security. He has published over 140 scientific articles and books, and about 90 blog articles on freedom-to-tinker.com explaining voting system technology and security issues to the public. Professor Appel coauthored the National Academy of Science 2018 study Securing the Vote: Protecting American Democracy. Dr. Andrew W. Appel's Studies of Voting Technology https://www.cs.princeton.edu/~appel/voting/ ———————————— This episode is sponsored by avii.org

Sep 18, 202352:00
Kari Lake Talks Future Plans

Kari Lake Talks Future Plans

Kari Lake discusses her future plans with Colonel Conrad Reynolds. Will she run for Senate in Arizona?


She also delves into her thoughts on election security and her book 'Unafraid.'

Jul 17, 202323:32
Flaws in Computer Voting Systems

Flaws in Computer Voting Systems

Colonel Conrad Reynolds breaks down the voting systems that use e-poll books, touchscreens (BMDs), and tabulators and the flaws and security holes in this process. ---------- You can support the show by shopping at www.MyPillow.com/CONRAD and using promo code CONRAD. Our promo code helps you save bigly on your purchase and we get a percentage of your purchase. It’s a win-win.

Jul 11, 202352:00
Why the Voting Computers are a Bad Idea - E1 The Colonel of Truth
Jul 04, 202352:00