The BLUE Letter: Connecting the Dots

Power, media, and voices that matter—examined without filters or fear.

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Hey Folks—Cliff here,

Quick note before we dive in: this is a sponsored placement, and I want to be upfront about that. These partnerships are one of the ways we keep the lights on at Blue Amp and continue building truly independent media that isn’t owned by billionaires or controlled by corporate talking points. We only take sponsorships that actually make sense for you—and this one does.

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The BLUE Letter—Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

This week at Blue Amp Media, one idea connects everything we’re publishing:

Power only works when it goes unquestioned—and that’s exactly what we refuse to do.

From reckless foreign policy games that put global stability at risk, to the

daily fight to keep independent progressive media alive, to intentionally amplifying voices that have been ignored, misrepresented, or spoken over—this is about clarity, accountability, and showing our work.

These stories aren’t disconnected. They’re a map of the moment we’re in:

• How bad decisions are sold as strength

• How truth survives outside corporate filters

• And why listening—really listening—is now a political act

Here’s what we’re digging into this week ⬇️

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What if the most dangerous move is the one meant to look “tough”?

In this episode of Amped Up, Cliff is joined by Malcolm Nance to break down what’s really behind Trump’s escalating rhetoric around Greenland—and why it’s not strategy, but spectacle. This is a clear-eyed look at how manufactured crises are used to distract, destabilize, and dare critics to react emotionally instead of strategically.

If you want to understand the trap before we all get pulled into it, this is required viewing.

▶️ Watch now

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You’re Paying for Prime—Are You Using All of It?

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Independent media only works when we show up for each other.

Starting Tuesday, Blue Amp Media is proud to simulcast The Matt McNeil Show—one of the sharpest, most trusted progressive voices in the Midwest—across our platforms. This isn’t just a programming update; it’s a statement about collaboration, reach, and building a louder, smarter progressive media ecosystem together.

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📻 Read more & tune in

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Listening comes before speaking. Always.

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