Republic Broadcasting Network
Encyclopedia
Republic Broadcasting Network (RBN) is a satellite, shortwave, and Internet radio
operation based in the state of Texas
. It is run by John Stadtmiller, who advertises it as a "truth radio station". In 2010, it received publicity in the news after one of its broadcasters was revealed to be a leader in the Guardians of the Free Republics
, a Sovereign Citizen
-affiliated group that had sent threatening letters to all 50 United States
governors. The network has loose ties to the Willis Carto
-founded American Free Press
newspaper, which was described by political scientist George Michael
as "the most important newspaper of the radical right".
's Current Issues, Road Warrior Radio with Chris Hinkley, Govern America with Darren Weeks, The Common Sense Show with Dave Hodges, and POZitively UnConstitutional with former NFL football player Phil Pozderac
.
and that he was a leader in the anti-government group Guardians of the Free Republics
. The Guardians of the Free Republics had sent letters to the governors of all 50 states urging them to resign immediately, and threatening them with arrest by the "Provost Marshal
" if they did not resign from their corporate office and swear out a new oath to the "dejure republic"; this sparked a flurry of coverage in the news media. Two months prior to this incident, Kennedy had sent a mass e-mail to his supporters saying that he would provide a "final remedy to the enslavement at the hands of corporations posing as legitimate government," said that he would "end economic warfare and political terror by March 31, 2010".
John Stadtmiller, who runs RBN, distanced himself from Kennedy, saying he "is the focal point of this, these guardians. He was in the mix in setting this whole thing up, and he's up to his eyeballs in this Restore America project." Stadtmiller also criticized Kennedy's plan, saying "I talked to Kennedy a half-hour ago and ... I told him I'm getting a lot of heat, that you stirred the pot here, and that your plan for how to deal with the media and let them know what is going on has failed miserably." Kennedy was interviewed by the FBI in connection with the letters, which were construed as a direct threat to all 50 governors but without action from the United States Army Provost Marshal General
have little legal effect. Kennedy's show is not currently on RBN's schedule, nor is he currently listed as a host on its website.
AM 1140. It also streams its programs live online at the networks website.
Programs & Hosts http://republicbroadcasting.org/?page_id=7928
Internet radio
Internet radio is an audio service transmitted via the Internet...
operation based in the state of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. It is run by John Stadtmiller, who advertises it as a "truth radio station". In 2010, it received publicity in the news after one of its broadcasters was revealed to be a leader in the Guardians of the Free Republics
Guardians of the Free Republics
Guardians of the Free Republics was a Texas, United States-based group regarded as being part of the sovereign citizen movement. The group was associated with Sam Kennedy, a Texas talk-show host, and with Clive Boustred, a British-born conspiracy theorist living in California. The group was...
, a Sovereign Citizen
Sovereign citizen movement
The sovereign citizen movement is a loose network of American litigants, commentators and financial scheme promoters, classified as an "extremist anti-government group" by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation....
-affiliated group that had sent threatening letters to all 50 United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
governors. The network has loose ties to the Willis Carto
Willis Carto
Willis Allison Carto is a longtime figure on the American far right. He describes himself as Jeffersonian and populist, but is primarily known for his promotion of antisemitic conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial.-Influences on Carto:...
-founded American Free Press
American Free Press
The American Free Press is a weekly newspaper published in the United States.According to one former correspondent, the newspaper's direct ancestor was the publication The Spotlight, which ceased publication in 2001 when its parent company, Liberty Lobby, was forced into bankruptcy...
newspaper, which was described by political scientist George Michael
George Michael (professor)
George J. Michael is an associate professor of political science and administration of justice at The University of Virginia's College at Wise...
as "the most important newspaper of the radical right".
Programming
Broadcasters on RBN include founder John Stadtmiller and his "National Intel Report", The Flip Side with Robby Noel, Spingola Speaks with Deanna Spingola, Cutting Through The Matrix with Alan Watt, and more. Weekend programs include names like Hesham TillawiHesham Tillawi
Hesham Tillawi is a Palestinian-American writer, TV talk show host, and political analyst living in Lafayette, Louisiana. He holds a doctoral degree in international relations from Bernelli University, Hesham Tillawi is a Palestinian-American writer, TV talk show host, and political analyst living...
's Current Issues, Road Warrior Radio with Chris Hinkley, Govern America with Darren Weeks, The Common Sense Show with Dave Hodges, and POZitively UnConstitutional with former NFL football player Phil Pozderac
Phil Pozderac
Philip Maurice Pozderac is a former American football offensive lineman who played six seasons in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the University of Notre Dame....
.
Guardians of the Free Republics controversy
In 2010, Sam Kennedy, who hosted the Take No Prisoners show on RBN, caused controversy after it was reported that he was a key figure in the Sovereign citizen movementSovereign citizen movement
The sovereign citizen movement is a loose network of American litigants, commentators and financial scheme promoters, classified as an "extremist anti-government group" by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation....
and that he was a leader in the anti-government group Guardians of the Free Republics
Guardians of the Free Republics
Guardians of the Free Republics was a Texas, United States-based group regarded as being part of the sovereign citizen movement. The group was associated with Sam Kennedy, a Texas talk-show host, and with Clive Boustred, a British-born conspiracy theorist living in California. The group was...
. The Guardians of the Free Republics had sent letters to the governors of all 50 states urging them to resign immediately, and threatening them with arrest by the "Provost Marshal
Provost Marshal
The Provost Marshal is the officer in the armed forces who is in charge of the military police .There may be a Provost Marshal serving at many levels of the hierarchy and he may also be the public safety officer of a military installation, responsible for the provision of fire, gate security, and...
" if they did not resign from their corporate office and swear out a new oath to the "dejure republic"; this sparked a flurry of coverage in the news media. Two months prior to this incident, Kennedy had sent a mass e-mail to his supporters saying that he would provide a "final remedy to the enslavement at the hands of corporations posing as legitimate government," said that he would "end economic warfare and political terror by March 31, 2010".
John Stadtmiller, who runs RBN, distanced himself from Kennedy, saying he "is the focal point of this, these guardians. He was in the mix in setting this whole thing up, and he's up to his eyeballs in this Restore America project." Stadtmiller also criticized Kennedy's plan, saying "I talked to Kennedy a half-hour ago and ... I told him I'm getting a lot of heat, that you stirred the pot here, and that your plan for how to deal with the media and let them know what is going on has failed miserably." Kennedy was interviewed by the FBI in connection with the letters, which were construed as a direct threat to all 50 governors but without action from the United States Army Provost Marshal General
United States Army Provost Marshal General
The Provost Marshal General is a United States Army staff position that handles investigations and incarcerations of U.S. Army personnel. It is the senior-most Provost Marshal position in the U.S. Army, reporting to the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. The position brings all aspects of...
have little legal effect. Kennedy's show is not currently on RBN's schedule, nor is he currently listed as a host on its website.
Broadcast
RBN broadcasts on various AM and FM stations, including Dallas-Fort Worth-based KHFXKHFX
KCLE is a radio station with a classic country format, licensed to Burleson, Texas. It serves the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex as a Fox Sports Radio network affiliate, and is under ownership of M&M Broadcasters.-History:...
AM 1140. It also streams its programs live online at the networks website.
See also
- Alternative mediaAlternative mediaAlternative media are media which provide alternative information to the mainstream media in a given context, whether the mainstream media are commercial, publicly supported, or government-owned...
- Talk radioTalk radioTalk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
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