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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Question episode of The Wright Report, Bryan shares good news for Texas farmers as Mexico finally agrees to deliver long-owed water under a decades-old treaty, then breaks down the high-stakes fight ahead over ICE funding, voter ID laws, and the risk of another government shutdown. Bryan also answers pointed questions about foreign-backed activism tied to Minneapolis protests, why the CIA cannot simply target an American billionaire operating from China, and how misinformation has warped the public's understanding of asylum, detentions, and so-called "illegal" versus "legal" migrants. The episode closes with a major shift in the medical world, as leading plastic surgeons reverse course on gender transition surgeries for children, signaling what Bryan calls the start of a long-overdue reckoning.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 4 2026 Wright Report, Listener questions episode, Texas Mexico water treaty Rio Grande, Claudia Sheinbaum Trump water deal, ICE funding shutdown fight DHS, SAVE America Act voter ID filibuster, MEGA Act mail-in ballot rules, Roy Singham China funding protests, CIA authority limits foreign activists, fake asylum claims explained, Biden app parole fraud, plastic surgeons reject gender transition surgery children, trans medicine reckoning  

Dimitri and Khalid discuss Gabriel Rockhill's new book “Who Paid The Pipers of Western Marxism?” about the CIA and national security state affiliations of the Frankfurt School critical theorists, and the intra-left debates that have erupted around it. For access to full-length premium SJ episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe at https://patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

U.S.-India relations were once described as one of Washington's MOST important strategic bets in the twenty-first century. But over the past year, that partnership has come under serious strain—buffeted by trade disputes, sharp rhetoric, and deep disagreements over Pakistan and Kashmir. In the current print edition of Foreign Affairs, Lisa Curtis and Richard Fontaine argue that this rupture is not just another rough patch, but rather a potentially consequential turning point. The essay, “America Must Salvage Its Relationship with India—or Risk Losing a Global Swing State,” makes the case that how Washington manages its ties with New Delhi in this moment will have lasting implications for the Indo-Pacific balance of power, U.S. credibility in Asia, and competition with China.To talk more about this new piece, Lisa joins Milan on the show this week. Lisa is Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security. She is a foreign policy and national security expert with over 20 years of service in the U.S. government—including at the National Security Council, CIA, State Department, and Capitol Hill. Most recently, Lisa served as Senior Director for South and Central Asia at the National Security Council from 2017 to 2021. Milan and Lisa discuss the “fit of presidential pride and pique” that has derailed bilateral ties, President Trump's repeated desire to mediate between India and Pakistan, and the sudden revival in U.S.-Pakistan ties. Plus, the two discuss America's strategic competition with Beijing, what it will take for Washington to remedy its trust deficit with New Delhi, and the long-term consequences of a sustained rupture between the United States and India.

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At the peak of his career, Jack Devine was one of the world's top spymasters. But everybody starts somewhere. In this classic, follow Vanessa Kirby as she recounts the tale of Jack Devine's first overseas assignment, in Chile. It's 1971, and the CIA is determined to undermine the country's socialist government. But as a military coup plot begins to gather steam, he's about to learn an important lesson - be careful what you wish for. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who later embedded with the CIA, Wes Tabor worked to dismantle criminal networks in Central and South America - think gangs like MS-13, the Sinaloa Cartel, and Tren de Aragua. In 2006, he was stationed in Guatemala, a transit corridor for South American cocaine to enter the US. It was during this time that he created a gang intelligence system to help identify gang members, using biodata and records from regional prisons and police departments. As confirmed by two retired DEA agents, the FBI then took the database and made it their own. This is how it happened. Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ For more information about the International Spy Museum, visit:  https://www.spymuseum.org/ And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic,  you can reach us by email at spycast@spymuseum.org. This show is brought to you by N2K Networks, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This episode was produced by Flora Warshaw and the team at Goat Rodeo. At the International Spy Museum, Mike Mincey and Memphis Vaughan III are our video editors. Emily Rens is our graphic designer. Joshua Troemel runs our SPY social media. Amanda Ohlke is our Director of Adult Education and Mira Cohen is the Vice President of Programs. 

The Director of National Intelligence showed up to an FBI raid on a Georgia elections office. Then she put the President on speakerphone with the agents. Then we found out she's been sitting on a whistleblower complaint about herself for eight months. This week, we're talking about Tulsi Gabbard, the woman who went from Bernie Sanders endorser to Democratic presidential candidate to Fox News guest host to Trump's spy chief in one of the most cynical political transformations in modern American history. We're talking about the Fulton County raid, the classified complaint locked in a safe, her documented history of consuming Russian state media, her secret meeting with Assad, and why Russian state TV calls her "Russia's girlfriend." I'm not going to dance around it: I think Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian asset. And I'm going to tell you exactly why.  Buckle up.KEY POINTSOn January 28, 2026, FBI agents seized 700 boxes of 2020 election materials from Fulton County, Georgia. DNI Tulsi Gabbard was physically present, at Trump's specific direction.The day after the raid, Gabbard visited the FBI's Atlanta field office and put Trump on speakerphone with the agents. He gave them a "pep talk" for investigating the election he lost.Former FBI officials called this "unprecedented" and said there is "unanimous disgust" across current and former agents.A whistleblower complaint about Gabbard has been locked in a safe for eight months. Federal law requires transmission to Congress within three weeks.Three former aides told ABC News that Gabbard regularly read and shared articles from RT, the Kremlin's principal propaganda outlet.In 2017, Gabbard took a secret trip to Damascus and met with Assad for nearly three hours. Congressional staffers later worried she might leak information about a Syrian defector.A former U.S. ambassador to NATO called Gabbard's 2017 foreign policy memo "basically the Russian playbook."At her confirmation hearing, Gabbard refused to call Edward Snowden a traitor. Senator Bennet responded: "Apparently, you don't understand how critical our national security is."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-crime-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman kick off by diving into the latest drop of Epstein Files. They break down how Trump's name is mentioned 38,000+ times, with some really nasty tips the feds posted for a hot second before redacting everything and pulling it once screenshots started circulating. Epstein appears to be a straight-up intelligence asset as he received obvious legal protection due to his ties to the CIA, Mossad, and Russian money. They hit the crazy new angle of Epstein linking up with 4chan founder Christopher Poole right around the time the site became a launchpad for extreme online movements. Jared and Nick explain how that ecosystem fed the alt-right surge into 2016 and created QAnon, which flipped the script and pinned the same crimes these files keep exposing on everyone else. Blackmail to get in the door, rituals to keep people tied, elite power running on straight abuse. They close out on the bigger mess: Democrats folding on the budget again, just delaying the funding of ICE, who is continues to spend on concentration camps with basically no real resistance to the fascism building. The corruption cuts across both parties. Trust in the whole system is dead. Something's going to snap. Support the show by signing up for our Patreon to unlock our Weekender Show every Friday, plus access to the Discord discussion and special live shows.

Adam talks to former CIA officers/current hosts of the Mission Implausible podcast John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea about their time at the Agency, connections between Trump and Russia, conspiracy theories they do and don't believe, what the catering at Langley is like, and so much more!

When federal agents kill civilians and public outrage sweeps the nation, who gets to define justified force and who gets to hold power accountable? The killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti have sparked protests, national shutdowns, and fresh debate about what security should look like in America. Elizabeth Neumann, former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the US Department of Homeland Security, joins Mark Labberton for a wide-ranging conversation about fear-based governance, moral responsibility, constitutional guardrails, and what faithful leadership looks like in a moment of political crisis. "Cruelty is a deterrent." In this episode with Mark Labberton, Neumann reflects on how Christian faith and public service shaped her national security career and why recent forceful immigration enforcement and lethal encounters challenge constitutional limits and moral clarity. Together they discuss the moral and political meaning of the Minneapolis killings, trauma and vocation, immigration enforcement and democratic consent, fear-driven leadership, and how citizens and faith communities respond when institutions break down. Episode Highlights "Cruelty is a deterrent." "I realized how much my hope and trust had been in man." "We wrapped the flag around the cross." "We see sufficiently, but not transparently." "This is not normal, and this is not okay." About Elizabeth Neumann Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert and former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the US Department of Homeland Security. She served across three presidential administrations, including senior roles during the George W. Bush and Trump administrations, and worked extensively on counterterrorism, prevention of political violence, and domestic extremism. A frequent public commentator and congressional witness, Neumann has become a leading voice on the moral and constitutional dangers of fear-driven governance. Her work bridges public policy, trauma studies, and Christian ethics, particularly where political power collides with faith commitments. She is the author of Kingdom of Rage, a deeply personal and analytical account of extremism, nationalism, and the cost of unexamined allegiance. Helpful Links and Resources Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Rage-Christian-Extremism-Peace/dp/1546002057 Show Notes Elizabeth Neumann's experience growing up in North Texas Faith and party loyalty culturally fused "To be a Christian meant you were a Republican." Early fascination with politics and government service University of Texas, late 1990s political climate George W. Bush campaigns as formative training ground Entry into White House work through campaign victory Faith-based initiatives before September 11 reshaped national priorities September 11 as lived experience, not abstraction Crossing the 14th Street Bridge as the attacks unfolded "We were under attack," and nothing felt safe Fog, confusion, smoke, radios, and unanswered phone calls Trauma before resilience, fear before context Learning endurance from older colleagues who said, "We will get through this." Trauma as vocational fuel Hypervigilance, workaholism, and mission-driven identity National security as moral calling rather than career ambition Warning from a CIA colleague: rebuild a cadence of normal life Vigilance versus fear-driven overwork Marriage, family, and a season of spiritual deepening Scripture as disruption: Jeremiah 17 and misplaced trust "I realized how much my hope and trust had been in man." Public policy confidence challenged as spiritual idolatry Russell Moore sermon and the shock of naming Christian nationalism "We wrapped the flag around the cross." Cultural Christianity exposed as formation, not gospel Deconstructing politics without deconstructing faith Becoming comfortable with ambiguity and moral gray Labberton on seeing "through a glass darkly" Interpretive humility versus certainty culture Returning to government during the Trump administration Saying yes out of mission, not agreement Guardrails inside government: translating impulse into lawful action Illegal orders, pressure, and survival mode governance Lafayette Square as turning point Peaceful protesters met with militarized force Optics over constitution Immigration enforcement reframed as cruelty-based deterrence "Cruelty is a deterrent." ICE, CBP, and DHS operating outside traditional norms First, Second, and Fourth Amendment violations described Warrantless searches and administrative authority Law enforcement trained for war zones policing civilian streets Rapid ICE expansion without vetting or adequate training Fear rhetoric inside agencies creating enemy mentality Officers taught to expect violence from the public Predictable escalation and preventable deaths Moral injury to agents and terror inflicted on communities "This is not normal, and this is not okay." Democracy requires consent of the governed Public trust collapsing when law breaks the law Call for stand-down, retraining, and accountability Faithful resistance as moral clarity, not partisan alignment #ElizabethNeumann #FaithAndPolitics #NationalSecurity #ImmigrationCrisis #MoralCourage #PublicFaith Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike interviews General David Petraeus, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Four-Star General in the United States Army. He is currently a Partner at KKR, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, and Chairman of KKR Middle East. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served for over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating in command of U.S. Central Command and command of coalition forces in Afghanistan. Following retirement from the military and after Senate confirmation by a vote of 94-0, he served as Director of the CIA during a period of significant achievements in the global war on terror. General Petraeus graduated with distinction from the U.S. Military Academy and also earned a Ph.D. in international relations and economics from Princeton University. General Petraeus is currently the Kissinger Fellow at Yale University's Jackson School. Over the past 20 years, General Petraeus was named one of America's 25 Best Leaders by U.S. News and World Report, a runner-up for Time magazine's Person of the Year, the Daily Telegraph Man of the Year, twice a Time 100 selectee, Princeton University's Madison Medalist, and one of Foreign Policy magazine's top 100 public intellectuals in three different years. He has also been decorated by 14 foreign countries, and he is believed to be the only person who, while in uniform, threw out the first pitch of a World Series game and did the coin toss for a Super Bowl. Our discussion centers on leadership at the highest level, early-career leadership, and how to get ahead and succeed in your career. General Petraeus developed four task constructs of leadership based on his vast experience at the highest levels, which can be viewed at Harvard's Belfer Center here. He also references several books on both history and leadership, including:Damascus Station: A Novel by David McCloskeyThe Best and the Brightest by David HalberstamThe Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008 by Thomas E. Ricks We talk about how to stand out early in your career in multiple ways, including letters of recommendation and school choice. We end on what truly matters, finding purpose in what you do.General Petraeus gave us over an hour of his time in his incredibly busy schedule and shared leadership experiences that are truly unique. I hope all of our listeners, so many of whom will become leaders in their careers, have a chance to listen.-Mike SpiveyYou can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. You can read a full transcript with timestamps here.

It's the 1970s. The Vietnam War, Watergate and the oil crisis are stoking turmoil in America. And in southern California two middle-class rebels are about to strike back at ‘The Man' by selling CIA spy satellite secrets to the USSR.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this gripping episode of the Spybrary Podcast, Adam Brookes sits down with journalist and author Toby Harnden to explore the legacy of his landmark book Bandit Country: The IRA and South Armagh. They dive into the hidden war fought in the rural heartlands of Northern Ireland during the Troubles, spotlighting the extraordinary reach of IRA intelligence and the massive British surveillance effort in response. Toby shares the story behind the book's unexpected reissue 25 years after its release, the shadowy figure of Tom "Slab" Murphy, and the dangerous tightrope journalists walked reporting from IRA strongholds. The conversation then pivots to the CIA, highlighting Harnden's acclaimed book First Casualty and his upcoming work on the Distinguished Intelligence Cross, the CIA's highest honor. Interview with Toby Harden author of Bandit Country Key Topics & Themes: Moral complexity of insurgency and counterinsurgency The reissue and enduring relevance of Bandit Country IRA intelligence structure and infiltration British military and surveillance operations in Northern Ireland The life and mythos of Tom "Slab" Murphy Journalistic risks during the Troubles CIA's post-9/11 mission in Afghanistan Distinguished Intelligence Cross and CIA recognition Timestamps & Segments: 00:00 — Intro & Guest Welcome Adam Brookes introduces Toby Harnden and his career journey from Royal Navy officer to war correspondent. 01:38 — The Revival of Bandit Country Why and how Toby's 1999 book returned to print 25 years later. 05:03 — Entering South Armagh: IRA Heartland A firsthand look at the rural guerrilla battlefield and IRA sniper teams. 08:34 — The Intelligence War How the IRA built an intelligence network using locals and public workers. 12:26 — The British Response Massive surveillance, SAS deployments, and the high-tech watchtowers. 15:56 — Reporting in Hostile Territory Toby recounts the dangers of reporting from Crossmaglen and Republican events. 20:15 — The Enigma of Tom "Slab" Murphy The pig farmer turned IRA chief of staff — smuggler, strategist, and shadow man. 24:24 — International Ties: Libya, PLO & FARC How the IRA networked globally and Murphy's role in Libyan arms deals. 28:00 — Motivation & Identity What really drove South Armagh fighters like Murphy—ideology, identity, or revenge? 30:59 — A History of Resistance The inherited culture of rebellion in South Armagh, going back a century. 33:16 — How Many Were Fighting? A few dozen active fighters in South Armagh vs. the full force of the British state. 38:29 — Lessons for Intelligence Agencies The CIA, MI5 & MI6—what they learned (or didn't) from the Troubles. 42:12 — Inside the CIA: First Casualty Toby's work on CIA's response to 9/11 and the birth of his next book project. 44:36 — The 39: CIA's Silent Heroes The untold stories behind the Distinguished Intelligence Cross. 48:02 — Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Work Why the CIA's frontline operatives are some of the most remarkable unsung heroes. 51:22 — Closing Thoughts & What's Next Final reflections and teasers for Toby's upcoming book, The 39. Follow Toby Harnden Buy Bandit Country Follow Adam Brookes Join the Spybrary Community  

Puedes ver el video completo aquí: https://youtu.be/Z276nwP9aSg Hola amigos de Radio Ebenezer RD, un tema del momento y que está generando debates es la desclasificación de millones de archivos relacionados con el caso de Jeffrey Epstein por parte del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos. Esta reciente divulgación de documentos, evidencia la gravedad de las acusaciones de tráfico sexual y abuso de menores. Expertos en geopolítico destacan que la lista involucra a figuras prominentes de la política, finanzas y entretenimiento, entre ellos se menciona a Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Bill Gates y el Príncipe Andrés. Allí se habla de conexiones de inteligencia, que sugieren que Epstein trabajaba para el servicio de inteligencia israelí, Mossad, y posiblemente para otros, utilizando el chantaje basado en grabaciones de abusos sexuales como herramienta. Definitivamente, esto tiene grandes Implicaciones políticas, ya que estos archivos afectan la reputación de líderes internacionales. Además, tiene una dimensión espiritual, pues desde la perspectiva cristiana, se interpreta la corrupción moral de estas élites como un reflejo de un problema espiritual profundo. Algunos hablan del caso del senador Lindsey Graham como ejemplo de posibles chantajes. El periodista César Vidal describe a Epstein como un delincuente sexual y traficante de personas que utilizó su firma financiera para cultivar relaciones con las élites más altas del mundo. ¿Cuál era el Modus Operandi? Sé dice que el núcleo de su actividad era proporcionar menores de edad a personajes poderosos para abusar de ellas, utilizando estos encuentros para filmarlos y obtener material de chantaje. Algunos destacan irregularidades judiciales, por el polémico acuerdo de 2005 en Florida, donde Epstein cumplió una condena mínima a pesar de haber decenas de víctimas identificadas. Además, su muerte sigue siendo controversial. Muchos cuestionan la versión oficial del suicidio en 2019, citando opiniones forenses que sugieren señales de violencia y la desaparición de minutos clave en las grabaciones de la celda. Estamos hablando de la divulgación de unos 3 millones de páginas que incluyen nombres de diversas figuras públicas: Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, el príncipe Andrés de Inglaterra, Ehud Barak (ex primer ministro de Israel) y William Burns (director de la CIA). También empresarios y académicos: Bill Gates, Elon Musk (quien habría negado su relación inicialmente), Sergei Brin (cofundador de Google), y el lingüista Noam Chomsky. Se incluyen celebridades como: Woody Allen, David Copperfield, Stephen Hawking y Michael Jackson. Supuestamente hay documentos donde se alega material comprometedor sobre Donald Trump y su supuesta relación estrecha con intereses del Estado de Israel. César Vidla afirmó hace poco que Epstein trabajaba para el servicio de inteligencia israelí (Mossad) como un activo para chantajear a políticos y empresarios estadounidenses y así influir en la política exterior. Obviamente, este sistema de corrupción afecta la soberanía de Estados Unidos, y se suma ahora la presión sobre congresistas que intentan investigar estos temas. Al final, esta situación es vista como un reflejo de una "casta" académica, política y financiera nihilista y carente de moral. A pesar de lo escalofriante o escandaloso del caso, la salida a la luz de esta información es una "gran noticia" porque permite diagnosticar y enfrentar la enfermedad que corroe el sistema. Hay una necesidad de transparencia y estas revelaciones, aunque tenebrosas, pueden permitir la depuración en la política estadounidense. Aunque sabemos, que los tiempos van de name en peor.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-ebenezer-rd-emisora-cristiana--3279340/support.

In October 1964, a Washington socialite was shot execution-style on the Georgetown towpath. She had been JFK's lover. Her ex-husband worked for the CIA. Her diary vanished. And the man accused of killing her was acquitted. What really happened to Mary Pinchot Meyer?

https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL Enter VIP Section FREE with COUPON CODE: "MKULTRA" (*exp 2/28/26)On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we complete our 4-part MKULTRA deep dive with the February Supporters-Only BONUS episode! In Part 4 we'll cover Cathy O'Brien's TRANCEformation of America book where we get the theory about sex slaves and Project MONARCH, the Order of the Rose, Michael Aquino, Bohemian Grove, Wizard of Oz & Presidential Diamond Programming, Sascha Riley, and shape shifting lizard people. We'll also briefly look at Tom O'Neill's CHAOS book about Charles Manson being a subject in the experiments, the Haight-Ashbury mind control experiments COINTELPRO/CHAOS and neutralizing the left. We'll wrap up our conclusions about the MKULTRA series with some final thoughts!DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Get in VIP Section for FREE with COUPON CODE: "MKULTRA" will get you access to this episode in the VIP Section (*ad-free, early access & hundreds of bonus shows): https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL Expires Feb 28, 2026NOW UP AD-FREE ON SUPPORTER FEEDS! Free feed gets a preview!Links:Sascha Riley claims: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2026/01/15/sascha-riley-epstein-trump-trafficking-and-elite-party-conspiracies/Help me get to 100K on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/M-vnMN8DvUM (*Supporter feeds Tier 2 members get videos with early access, no ads)All My Links: AllMyLinks.com/IsaacW (social media, Audible, online store for signed books, shirts & more)SUPPORTER FEEDS: Go ad-free with HUNDREDS of bonus episodes, early access and books!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/illuminatiwatcher,VIP Section: https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL (*with comparsion of Apple vs Patreon vs VIP)Apple Podcasts Premium! You can now go ad-free with ALL the bonus episodes on the Apple app- just open up the podcast and subscribe!MKULTRA Series Links:MKULTRA Pt 1: CIA's Mind Control Program, Pop Culture Examples & David McGowan's Programmed to Kill! https://illuminatiwatcher.com/mkultra-pt-1-cias-mind-control-program-pop-culture-examples-david-mcgowans-programmed-to-kill/MKULTRA Pt 2: CIA's Satanic Black Magic Ops, Assassinations & Brainwashing Doctors! https://illuminatiwatcher.com/mkultra-pt-2-cias-satanic-black-magic-ops-assassinations-brainwashing-doctors/MKULTRA Pt 3: Poisoner in Chief & the CIA Turning Science Fiction Into Mind Control Reality! https://illuminatiwatcher.com/mkultra-pt-3-sydney-gottlieb-operation-paperclip-midnight-climax-cia-science-fiction/MKULTRA Pt 4: Project MONARCH, MHCHAOS, Trauma Programming, Cathy O'Brien & Charles Manson! 

Una isla acosada, castigada, bloqueada, sometida y arruinada. Una historia de orgullo y dolorCuba se fue quedando sin márgenes. Como cuando sube el agua lenta pero constantemente. Washington decidió que a Cuba ya no hacia falta pelearla. El contexto internacional, ayudado por los vientos republicanos, alcanzaban para que La Habana caiga por sí misma en una noche oscura sin que la luna se reflejara en los edificios derruidos de la ciudad sin tiempo. No hace falta operación de la CIA, no hace falta el apoyo a protestas, no hace falta meter denuncias de Derechos Humanos ni pedir por los presos políticos. No hace falta pasearse con aviones de combate ni pedirle a Díaz Canel que ya se siente a negociar su salidaECDQEMSD podcast episodio 6231 La Agonía CubanaConducen: El Pirata y El Sr. Lagartija https://canaltrans.comNoticias Del Mundo: Presión sobre Cuba - Un mundo diferente - Día de la Candelaria - Tickets para la Fontana di Trevi - Benfica vs Real Madrid, la revancha - Más recetasHistorias Desintegradas: Reunión en la casa - La buena anfitriona - Más botana - Metro cerrado - Viajar en moto - Leche deslactosada - Pequeñas venganzas - Evento paranormal - El viejo mercado - Una energía protectora - La niña en el patio - Mi hermano y Confucio - El día de la marmota - Cuánto durará el invierno y más...En Caso De Que El Mundo Se Desintegre - Podcast no tiene publicidad, sponsors ni organizaciones que aporten para mantenerlo al aire. Solo el sistema cooperativo de los que aportan a través de las suscripciones hacen posible que todo esto siga siendo una realidad. Gracias Dragones Dorados!!NO AI: ECDQEMSD Podcast no utiliza ninguna inteligencia artificial de manera directa para su realización. Diseño, guionado, música, edición y voces son de  nuestra completa intervención humana.

Join us as Bruce Henderson shares the previously untold history of a top-secret operation in the run-up to D-Day in which American flyers and Allied spies carried out some of the most daring cloak-and-dagger operations of the Second World War.  In 1943, the OSS—precursor to the CIA—came up with a plan to support the French resistance forces that were fighting the Nazis. The OSS brought some of the best American bomber pilots and crews to a secret airfield 20 miles west of London and briefed them on the intended mission. Given a choice to stay or leave, every airman volunteered for what became known as Operation Carpetbagger.  Their dangerous plan called for a new kind of flying: taking their B-24 Liberator bombers in the middle of the night across the English Channel and down to extremely low altitudes in Nazi-occupied France to find drop zones in dark fields. On the ground, resistance members waited to receive steel containers filled with everything from rifles and hand grenades to medicine and bicycle tires. Some nights, the flyers also dropped Allied secret agents by parachute to assist the French partisans.  Though their story remained classified for half a century, the Carpetbaggers ultimately received a Presidential Unit Citation from the U.S. military, which declared “it is safe to say that no group of this size has made a greater contribution to the war effort.” Along with other members of the wartime OSS, they were also awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.  It's a story Henderson tells in his new book Midnight Flyboys: The American Bomber Crews and Allied Secret Agents Who Aided the French Resistance in World War II. Based on exclusive research and interviews, Henderson relates the story of the patriotism, courage and sacrifice of these heroic flyers—and of the brave secret agents and French resistance leaders they aided. A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. Organizer: George Hammond  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the numbers that dominate headlines tell you less about the economy than the price of your groceries, your rent, and your ability to start a family? We sit with writer and analyst Amanda Claypool to unpack Main Street economics, A.I.'s shock to white-collar work, and why trust in legacy media has frayed. Amanda's path—from near-CIA ambitions and defense contracting in DC, to cross-country pandemic travels, to building “Tomorrow Today” on Substack—offers a rare, ground-level view of how policy choices ripple through real lives.We get candid about the post-2008 era, cheap money's illusions, and the gap between Beltway incentives and the daily reality in deindustrialized towns. Amanda explains why she sees generative A.I. as a Gutenberg-level inflection point: it can upend tasks, compress status ladders, and force a deeper question about what remains uniquely human. That's where judgment, relationships, and ownership of outcomes come in—and why careers built on brittle prestige need a rethink. We also explore culture and gender debates, how career-first narratives can overshoot, and what resilience looks like when jobs evolve faster than institutions.Throughout, you'll hear practical advice for navigating uncertainty: learn the language of economics and accounting, treat A.I. as leverage rather than a threat, and stop hunting only for “a job.” Instead, find work—concrete problems you can solve and get paid for—while investing in community, family, and skills that compound over time. If you're looking for a grounded, nonpartisan take on media, money, technology, and meaning, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to what actually matters.You can further engage with Amanda:Tomorrow Today on Substack: https://tomorrowtodaynow.substack.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amanda_claypool My book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZ52SVL3/ref=sr_1_2 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe to The Common Bridge, share it with a friend who cares about the future of work, and leave a rating to help others find the show.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

I explore the remarkable journey of a CIA operations officer who transitioned from a quiet childhood in California to the thrilling world of espionage. What began as a joke application to the CIA turned into a life-changing opportunity. The episode delves into her rigorous training, including paramilitary courses that prepared her for the realities of fieldwork and thrilling stories from her time in Moscow during the late 1980s. Susan also gives tradecraft insights on surveillance techniques and the unique challenges faced by women in intelligence roles during that era. Episode extras ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/episode441⁠⁠ Help me preserve Cold War history via a simple monthly donation, You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/⁠⁠⁠ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to ⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/store/⁠⁠⁠ CONTINUE  THE COLD WAR CONVERSATION Follow us on BlueSky ⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Threads ⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/⁠⁠⁠ Youtube ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul D. Miller joins the show to argue that international law is a set of norms, not a moral court. A former CIA analyst and Army intelligence officer now at Georgetown, Miller explains why post-conflict reconciliation only works when locals accept it, why Israel faces a unique double standard, and how democracies navigate war without becoming what they're accused of being. We discuss Rwanda, denazification, Kosovo, Gaza, civilian casualty ratios, and why just war theory still matters after the shooting stops. Plus, the arrest of Don Lemon—why it's less a First Amendment crisis than another example of selective punishment, pretextual enforcement, and politics disguised as law. Produced by Corey Wara Coordinated by Lya Yanne Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

Nevada's Area 51 has been the subject of speculation and rumors on crashed UFOs, secret underground facilities, and reverse-engineering alien technology for decades. While the CIA has confirmed the base was used to test experimental aircraft such as the U-2 spy plane, many believe that explanation may only scratch the surface of what really goes on behind its guarded borders. Recently, new activity has reignited the mystery. Thermal footage captured near Groom Lake shows a triangular aircraft unlike known stealth platforms alongside increased classified flight traffic into the base. That intrigue deepened after a reported crash outside Area 51 last September, followed by an unusually delayed press release, heavy security, and evidence suggesting the site may have been altered afterward. Was it just a military drone accident —or another carefully managed cover story? As always with Area 51, the unanswered questions only seem to multiply. Tonight, Jeremy Scott sits in for Clyde Lewis and talks with researchers Donald Schmitt and Joerg Arnu, about "Area 51: The Secrets That It Keeps"

Subscribe now to skip the ads. While Danny looks after his gold assets, Always at War's Alex Jordan once again helps Derek bring you headlines from around the globe. This week: the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight (0:54); the Trump administration renews threats against Iran while demanding a new deal that would eliminate uranium enrichment, missile programs, and regional proxies (3:47); Syria's government and the SDF agree to a ceasefire extension following more violence in the northeast (12:58); in Gaza, Israel recovers the remains of the final Israeli captive tied to Phase One of the ceasefire, partially reopens the Rafah crossing, and advances plans for large camps in Rafah (16:28); Myanmar's military completes a staged election delivering the expected victory for the junta-backed party (27:24); China faces fresh turbulence in its military leadership as a senior PLA figure is investigated (30:07); Sudan sees reported new fighting in Blue Nile and claimed gains in Kordofan (34:28); the government of South Sudan launches a campaign against rebels (38:04); there are reports of clashes between government and Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia (40:53); talks involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine fail to produce progress (44:02); the EU and India announce a major free trade agreement (47:00); Trump threatens sweeping tariffs against Canada over trade and China policy, amid diplomatic friction and reports of contacts with Alberta separatists (49:32); the U.S. moves toward reopening its embassy in Venezuela as reporting points to CIA interest in establishing a permanent presence (54:07); and a new U.S. National Defense Strategy emphasizes dominance in the Western Hemisphere while maintaining preparations for potential conflict with China (58:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insane census numbers should spell doom for Democrats. Trump finally gets ahold of the holy grail: the Fulton County voter records. Revealed: Obama used the CIA to totally make up the Russia collusion hoax. Liberal women should tolerate ... rape? (Please subscribe & share.) Sources: https://fortune.com/2026/01/29/jerome-powell-says-economy-has-clearly-improved-since-december-as-he-defends-rate-pause/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115972658725010644 yahoo.com/news/articles/spain-gives-half-million-migrants-190626950.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIUZ0dKkaMhLh08kv7a1kpDYImb1CGXPXNJ9G_2TGcFMBIwHJ3CPsncjc63kUHXiUb5deONKeJM2UeztPSFnQTJw0My_ez1smKIlhAOG2zKqW2D2LubIb1Vwnt8I30U7WNGEVQybWqWLC9-dx_dIp1Ic7nzliLGjtGBf8Vpb6OZe https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/01/17/manchurian-generation-ballot-flood-more-than-1-million-chinese-with-u-s-citizenship-could-vote-in-2030-elections/ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/far-left-network-helped-put-alex-pretti-harms-way-made-him-martyr https://time.com/5556331/mueller-investigation-indictments-guilty-pleas/ https://www.thenation.com/article/society/why-i-didnt-report-my-rape/?utm_campaign=SproutSocial&utm_content=thenation&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

While Danny looks after his gold assets, Always at War's Alex Jordan once again helps Derek bring you headlines from around the globe. This week: the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight (0:54); the Trump administration renews threats against Iran while demanding a new deal that would eliminate uranium enrichment, missile programs, and regional proxies (3:47); Syria's government and the SDF agree to a ceasefire extension following more violence in the northeast (12:58); in Gaza, Israel recovers the remains of the final Israeli captive tied to Phase One of the ceasefire, partially reopens the Rafah crossing, and advances plans for large camps in Rafah (16:28); Myanmar's military completes a staged election delivering the expected victory for the junta-backed party (27:24); China faces fresh turbulence in its military leadership as a senior PLA figure is investigated (30:07); Sudan sees reported new fighting in Blue Nile and claimed gains in Kordofan (34:28); the government of South Sudan launches a campaign against rebels (38:04); there are reports of clashes between government and Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia (40:53); talks involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine fail to produce progress (44:02); the EU and India announce a major free trade agreement (47:00); Trump threatens sweeping tariffs against Canada over trade and China policy, amid diplomatic friction and reports of contacts with Alberta separatists (49:32); the U.S. moves toward reopening its embassy in Venezuela as reporting points to CIA interest in establishing a permanent presence (54:07); and a new U.S. National Defense Strategy emphasizes dominance in the Western Hemisphere while maintaining preparations for potential conflict with China (58:20).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“All fake. One hundred percent unreal.” In this explosive episode, new documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are front and center—detailing how the Russia collusion narrative was allegedly manufactured at the highest levels of government

Hosted by Tara, this episode covers what may become one of the most consequential political revelations in modern U.S. history. Newly declassified documents—revealed following a bombshell announcement by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard—confirm that the Russia collusion narrative was a complete fabrication, orchestrated by Obama-era intelligence leadership and knowingly pushed despite zero evidence. Tara breaks down reporting from Michael Schellenberger and Matt Taibbi, detailing how the CIA, under John Brennan, targeted 26 Trump associates, funneled staged intelligence through foreign actors, and then used the FBI to legitimize a hoax that consumed nearly two-thirds of legacy media coverage for years

This episode covers a historic political reckoning and a rapidly shifting global landscape. From newly revealed intelligence documents alleging the Russia collusion narrative was fabricated at the highest levels, to the ongoing purge of federal agencies, to Trump's aggressive geopolitical moves against Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and China — this is a deep dive into power, deception, and consequences. Plus, why immigration policy is really about electoral math, how global leaders are now openly admitting it, and a quick reality check on cold weather survival as winter bites back. ❄️ ⏱️ Episode Highlights / Chapters

Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off. This episode brings together three of those stories — stories of adversity, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life doesn't go as planned.In Grit & Grace: Three Conversations I'll Never Forget, you'll hear from three individuals whose journeys are deeply personal and incredibly inspiring. Their experiences remind us that courage can be found in unexpected places and that even in the hardest moments, there is hope, purpose, and the power of community.To listen to the full episodes visit the links below:The Unexpected Spy: Tracy Walder's Trailblazing Journey in the CIA & FBIHighland Park Lacrosse with Head Coach Mike PresslerFinding Comfort After Losing a Child with Marissa MullensThis episode is sponsored by: Cambridge Caregivers Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency Mother Modern Plumbing & SA Oral Surgeons Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

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A US carrier group is racing toward Iran. Trump's statements are swinging between threats and vague offers of a nuclear deal. Inside Tehran, unrest is spreading, and the regime's most powerful security institutions are showing strain. But how much do Western intelligence services really know about what comes next, and how dangerous is this moment?In this episode of The Fourcast, Paul McNamara talks to David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst who spent years covering Syria, Iraq and Iran from inside the Agency. He explains why Trump is harder to predict than the regimes analysts usually study, how Israel has been able to penetrate Iran's security apparatus, and what a US strike package would actually look like.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we focus on a pivotal hearing addressing veterans' job opportunities in the emerging technology sector, particularly in artificial intelligence. Congressman Abe Hamadeh from Arizona, a veteran himself, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking legislation, the Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act. This initiative aims to connect highly skilled veterans with high-tech jobs, especially as Arizona positions itself as a hub for semiconductor manufacturing and AI innovation.Congressman Hamadeh emphasizes the importance of leveraging the unique skills and discipline of veterans to fill workforce gaps in the tech industry, particularly as foreign investments flood into the U.S. He highlights partnerships with companies like TSMC that are committed to veteran outreach and hiring. This legislation represents a significant step toward ensuring that American veterans are not only honored but also gainfully employed in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.We also delve into the recent developments surrounding President Trump's negotiations regarding Greenland and NATO. The Congressman shares insights on the strategic importance of Greenland for U.S. military operations and how these discussions could bolster national security while countering adversarial influences in the Arctic. With a focus on protecting Western civilization, Hamade reflects on the potential benefits of these agreements for both the U.S. and its allies.Next, we dive deep into President Trump's recent signing of the Charter for the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Joining us is Claire Lopez, a former CIA operations officer and national security expert, who provides valuable insights on the implications of this new charter for global order and U.S. strategy in the Arctic. Lopez discusses the enhanced U.S. control over strategic sites in Greenland and the significance of these developments in countering the assertive actions of China and Russia in the region.We also explore the broader geopolitical landscape, including the situation in Venezuela. Lopez highlights how the country has become a focal point for adversaries such as Iran and China, and how Trump's foreign policy aims to assert U.S. primacy in the Western Hemisphere. She addresses the ongoing challenges posed by the Maduro regime and the presence of foreign influence in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for a robust U.S. response.Finally, Tina Desovich, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, shares the importance of instilling true American history in our children. Tina emphasizes the importance of parents educating their children about the nation's founding principles and the real stories behind key historical figures. She warns about the potential pitfalls of historical interpretation in museums and educational settings, urging parents to engage directly with original documents to ensure their children grasp the true essence of American history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—according to new reporting, the CIA is launching a new operation inside post-regime Venezuela, putting U.S. intelligence at the center of Washington's early efforts on the ground as the country transitions following the collapse of Nicolás Maduro's regime.  Later in the show—the European Union has officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in response to Tehran's violent crackdown on nationwide protests, a move that places the IRGC on par with groups like al-Qaida and ISIS and signals a hardening of European policy toward Iran.  To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB  DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most Americans, and certainly for baby boomers, we remember the first major exposé before Congress during the Church Committee hearings, when William Colby, the head of the CIA admitted under oath that the agency had its tentacles in much of the American mainstream media and promulgated bogus stories for citizens to consume.  On the second half of the program Gary pays tribute to Dr. Peter Duesberg who is a subject in the Gary Null documentary 'Aids the Untold Story'  

One of the big surprises of Donald Trump's second term has been the change in his approach to China. His first term marked the start of what seemed to be a hard-line consensus in Washington. But in the past year, the drivers of Trump's policy have been much harder to decipher—including for Chinese policymakers. Beijing was prepared to respond forcefully to tough U.S. measures, as it has, most prominently, by wielding its control over rare-earth metals. Yet it has also seen new opportunities to gain ground in its bid for global leadership, as Trump's focus careens from Latin America to the Middle East to Greenland. Jonathan Czin has spent his career decoding the power struggles and ideological debates inside the halls of power in Beijing. Now at the Brookings Institution, Czin long served as a top China analyst at the CIA before becoming director for China at the National Security Council. He sees Beijing's year of aggressive diplomacy as a success, but with a lot of uncertainty about the months ahead. Xi Jinping faces a series of summits with Trump even as he grapples with economic challenges at home and a military that, if recent purges are any indication, is still not to his liking. Dan Kurtz-Phelan spoke with Czin about China's approach to Trump 2.0; what to make of the military purges and other developments in Beijing; and the enduring nature of U.S.-Chinese rivalry, whatever the surprises in the short term. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

Today we look at the story of Frank Olson, bacteriologist and CIA scientist involved in the early years of biological warfare research and the infamous MKUltra mind-control program. His 1953 death is one of the most persistent mysteries in American intelligence history and today we break down everything...WELCOME TO CAMP!

David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and consultant at McKinsey & Company. While at the CIA, he wrote regularly for the President's Daily Brief, delivered classified testimony to Congressional oversight committees, and briefed senior White House officials, Ambassadors, military officials, and Arab royalty. He worked in CIA field stations across the Middle East. During his time at McKinsey, David advised national security, aerospace, and transportation clients on a range of strategic and operational issues. Get his brilliant book The Persian: A Novel in the US: https://amzn.to/3ZIH8cY Get the book UK edition here: https://amzn.eu/d/hOj2E9O Listen to The Rest is Classified here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Jn1HIW6I1AQnKVpsJHdEf?si=3df26c58499b4290 Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to our favorite literary reviewer, Bethanne Patrick, these are the seven books that “will really matter” in 2026:* Land by Maggie O'Farrell — The Hamnet author returns with a luminous novel set in 1865 Ireland, two decades after the Great Famine. A father and son survey their region for the British—mapping the land in English when their hearts speak Gaelic. O'Farrell explores post-famine trauma, colonialism, and the mysterious pull of place, weaving in neolithic history and Irish wolfhounds that feel almost magical. As some characters emigrate to the New World, the novel asks what it means when land becomes identity, when a nation is defined not by commerce but by the places that feed our souls.* The Fire Agent by David Baerwald — A stunning debut from the Grammy-winning songwriter behind Sheryl Crow's Tuesday Night Music Club. This 600-page thriller is based on Baerwald's own family history: his grandfather Ernst was sent to Tokyo as the purported sales director for IG Farben, the company complicit in the Holocaust. The novel spans continents and decades, from a 1920s throuple to Wild Bill Donovan's OSS becoming the CIA, complete with family photographs. Patrick calls it “a knockout”—not a potboiler, but a wild, scary ride where almost everything actually happened.* A Tender Age by Chang-rae Lee — The Pulitzer finalist delivers what his publisher calls “a spellbinding exploration of American masculinity and family dynamics.” Through an unforgettable Asian-American protagonist, Lee examines what it means to grow up with “double consciousness”—always aware of how the dominant culture perceives you, your family, your chances. Patrick places him alongside Jesmyn Ward as one of America's finest novelists.* Witness and Respair by Jesmyn Ward — The two-time National Book Award winner collects her nonfiction, including the devastating Vanity Fair essay about her husband's death from COVID at 33. “Respair” is Ward's resurrection of an archaic word: the repair that comes after despair. These crystalline essays on the American South, racism, and grief reveal the deep thought behind her remarkable fiction. Patrick sees it as essential reading for 2026—a creative grappling with everything America must face.* Backtalker by Kimberlé Crenshaw — A memoir from the architect of “intersectionality” and “critical race theory,” now under attack in the current administration. Structured in three parts—raising a back talker, becoming a back talker, being a back talker—it begins with young Kimberlé desperate to play Thornrose in a classroom fairy tale, passed over week after week. When she's finally chosen on the last day and the bell rings, her mother marches back to school and demands justice. That's where Crenshaw learned to speak truth to power.* American Struggle edited by Jon Meacham — For the 250th anniversary, the historian assembles primary documents proving that struggle is constant and non-linear in American history. Abolitionists spoke out in the nineteenth century; civil rights activists had to speak out again in the twentieth. From Abigail Adams's “remember the ladies” letter to Fannie Lou Hamer's testimony at the 1964 Democratic Convention, Meacham—no fan of the current administration—shows that the fight never stays won. Patrick sees it as essential for librarians, teachers, and younger readers.* John of John by Douglas Stuart — Patrick's sneaky seventh pick (I originally only allowed her six). The Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain returns to Scotland, this time the Isle of Harris, where men weave Harris Tweed on licensed looms. John McLeod is a fire-and-brimstone church elder; his son Cal returns from Glasgow art college with dyed hair and queer identity. What looks like prodigal son territory becomes something richer—father and son have more in common than either knows. Stuart captures a community tied to sheep farming and craft practices that feel centuries old, even as modernity crashes against the shore.Enjoy!Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

President John F. Kennedy saw his mistress Mary Pinchot Meyer as an equal during their lives. But there was one thing neither realized they'd have in common: their suspicious deaths. Police said Mary was murdered in a robbery gone awry. But some believe her death was an orchestrated hit: a move in the War on Drugs, or a way to hide her evidence that the CIA killed JFK. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories!Instagram: @⁠theconspiracypod⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@conspiracy.pod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 1970s, Senator Frank Church, a Democrat from Idaho, stuck his neck out–unlike members of Congress today–to take on the real deep state–the FBI and CIA carrying out LSD mind-control experiments on Americans, terrorizing activists, and committing assassinations with the mafia, including against witnesses. The Church Committee Report, based on real Congressional investigations, not just performative show trials, shows us how to confront and dismantle the lawless, mass-murdering MAGA regime.  Historians Matthew Guariglia, a senior policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Brian Hochman, the Hubert J. Cloke Endowed Director of the American Studies Program at Georgetown University, are out with the definitive account, The Church Committee Report: Revelations from the Bombshell 1970s Investigation into the National Security State. They walk us through the decades of U.S. presidents of both major parties allowing a surveillance state to expand, running dangerous operations against the American people. The most chilling legacy is not the cartoonish villainy of poison darts and imperial assassinations, but the insidious cruelty of undermining activists. So pay attention. Don't let anyone–even a well-meaning ally–weaponize purity tests to gatekeep the Fourth American Revolution. Stopping the MAGA threat requires all of us building together in coalition. Based on the Church Committee's own findings, we know exactly what tools the FBI and CIA use to dismantle movements. They have very specific, terrifyingly effective strategies to divide and conquer We the People.  Here is what they do when they want to destroy a movement from the inside out: Snitch Jacketing: This is psychological warfare. They plant false information–maybe they leave a map or a weapon in an activist's car–specifically to make you think your friend is a police informant. They leverage paranoia to make us eat our own. Fabricated Dissent: They create fake zines, fake newsletters, and fake correspondence to manufacture feuds between groups. They want the anti-war movement fighting the labor movement so neither fights the state. The "Friendly" Infiltrator: Watch out for the guy who shows up out of nowhere with coffee and too many questions. They send plainclothes agents into our resilience communities to map our networks and identify leaders and how they operate. Entrapment: They find an "easy mark" in a group, push them toward violence, then arrest everyone for a plot the FBI invented. They manufacture terrorism. The "Suicide" Strategy: J. Edgar Hoover's FBI sent a letter to Martin Luther King Jr., threatening to expose his private life and pressuring him to kill himself. They try to break you psychologically so that you back down and disappear. According to historians Guariglia and Hochman, activists under siege were aware of the threats long before the Church Committee exposed them, and developed resilience strategies we can learn from today:  Reject the "All-Powerful" Myth: Don't give a lawless regime a bigger shadow than it actually has–that is what they want: to live inside your head. When you start believing the government is an all-knowing, all-powerful shadow monster, you are doing their work for them. Paranoia is a tool of the oppressor.  Build a Culture of Care: The only way snitch-jacketing works is if we don't know each other. Build deep, resilient relationships. When we take care of each other, their wedges don't work. Sousveillance (Watch from Below): Do not rely on police body cams; those tapes have a magical habit of being turned off when they're needed. Film everything. Control the narrative with your own evidence, eyes, and ears. Divest from Big Tech: Google, Amazon, and Apple are regime collaborators. We need to build our own infrastructure from high-tech mesh networks to low-tech zines. If you rely on the master's tools, they will shut you down, as we're seeing now with TikTok's mass-censorship under the new owners–MAGA donors, the Ellisons. Get Educated: Practice tech hygiene. Go to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and use their Surveillance Self-Defense guide. Learn how to encrypt, what to carry, and how to stay safe. We're fighting a generational struggle, but we outnumber them. As Andrea's film Mr. Jones reminds us: The truth cannot be killed. Stay safe, vigilant, and united–that is how we win. Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. 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There is an odd vibe flowing through the conservative movement at events like America Fest, the annual strokefest produced by Turning Point USA. The presentation is a combination of professional wrestling mixed with a religious revival at a Megachurch. It is a very well-produced version of Conservatism, delivered by recognizable, but recently augmented, faces who do not pose any real threat to the system.Real questions are being asked about the background of Erika Kirk. Her ties to a Romanian children's charity, trafficking operations to the UK & Israel via American military bases, and recently unearthed CIA training videos on EMPs featuring a young Erika Frantzve. Was Erika a torpedo sent to destroy the America First movement from within?—Watch the video version on one of the Macroaggressions Channels:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcast—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.io Merch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilySign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsAnarchapulco: https://anarchapulco.com/ | Promo Code: MACROC60 Power: https://go.shopc60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://chemicalfreebody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://macroaggressions.gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROGround Luxe Grounding Mats: https://groundluxe.com/MACRO Christian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macro Above Phone: https://abovephone.com/macro/Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://dollarvigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471 Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://augasonfarms.com/MACRO —

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan answers sharp questions about who is really driving the Minneapolis protests, why some activists openly admit they do not care about criminal backgrounds, and how ideology has turned tragedy into something resembling a cult movement. He then tackles major concerns about ICE body cameras, the risks and realities of Kill Switch technology in modern cars, and President Trump's lawsuit against JPMorgan over alleged political de-banking. Bryan also addresses viral claims involving Bill Gates, meat consumption, parasites, and tick-borne allergies, separating evidence from speculation. The episode closes with rare insight into how the CIA would rebuild intelligence operations in Venezuela, explaining recruitment, counterintelligence, and covert action in plain language drawn from Bryan's own experience.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: January 28 2026 Wright Report, Listener Q and A Minneapolis protests, ICE activist ideology Reuters, Renee Good cult narrative, ICE body cameras evidence debate, Kill Switch cars NHTSA law, Trump JPMorgan de-banking lawsuit, Bill Gates meat rumors screwworm ticks, alpha-gal syndrome meat allergy, CIA operations Venezuela station rebuild, counterintelligence recruitment covert action

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Jon Czin, former CIA analyst and NSC staffer, returns to talk purges. We have far too much fun. The disney take on PLA purges: https://suno.com/s/Wv1yQyxdUhWBzyA0 08:50 Deep read into the WSJ nuke traitor allegations 22:10 Xi getting paranoid? 26:13 Taiwan implications 32:38 Succession implications 45:55 It must really suck to work in Chinese politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if miracles aren't mystical, they're scientific?Dr. Larry Farwell is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist selected by TIME Magazine to the TIME 100 Top Innovators of the Century—"the Picassos or Einsteins of the 21st Century." The son of a Manhattan Project physicist, he has advised President George W. Bush on counter-terrorism, freed innocent people from prison using brain fingerprinting technology, and has worked with the FBI and CIA worldwide. Now he's devoted his life to answering one question: Can we scientifically prove that consciousness creates reality?The answer changed everything he thought he knew about human potential.In this episode, Dr. Larry shares the laboratory experiments that proved humans can shift "impossible" probability distributions using consciousness alone—and how you can apply these same principles to create miraculous outcomes in your own life.What You'll Discover:Why quantum physics proves your "impossible" dreams are actually scientifically possibleThe near-death experience that revealed the secret mechanics of manifestationWhat "murmur moments" are and how your brain opens for transformation during triggersThe counterintuitive reason why trying harder keeps you stuck on the surfaceHow to use the "Alien Robot Report" to defuse any emotional trigger in secondsThe three questions that instantly reveal whether a situation actually threatens youWhy clarity of feeling matters more than specificity of outcome when manifestingThe simple daily practice Dr. Larry uses to stay grounded amid chaos and dangerYour Invitation:You already possess the same conscious unified field that creates galaxies. The question isn't whether you can create miracles—it's whether you'll learn how.Know yourself. Be yourself. Love yourself.Science says you're more powerful than you've ever imagined. Listen now.Connect with Dr. Farwell:Website: https://www.drlarryfarwell.com/Book: The Science of Creating Miracles: Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, and Living the Life of Your Dreams Connect with Raj:Liber8: www.liber8.health/programNewsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Website: http://www.rajjana.com/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, J.D. Vance, and the entire MAGA Klan murdered Alex Pretti. They sent Bovino into early retirement, but he must be arrested, along with his agents who shot 10 bullets into Pretti, an ICU nurse for the VA who spent his life helping others. Demand the impeachment of President Stephen Miller: force Trump to throw him under the bus, too. It's a start to the demands for justice.  To honor Pretti and our work ahead, find time to grieve. We cannot power through this collective rage and anxiety without releasing it. Even the strong need to cry in the shower. If we don't sit with our grief, it will force you to. Grieving is an act of resistance. It changes you, and it plants the seeds of justice that we will use to build a better world together. To the people of Minnesota, you have created an American Maidan, standing strong against tyranny. Even Ukrainians, freezing in the cold from Russia bombing their electrical grids, see you, and are calling your movement a Maidan. To grow a real resistance, we share a message recorded by Annie, a Gaslit Nation listener in Minneapolis.  Our victory is guaranteed because our enemies are cowards who hide behind masks. America has defeated the Klan before. We must fight with urgency in a generational struggle. Join the General Strike this Friday January 31st. Divest from the corporations funding the MAGA regime–look to Cut Off the Spigot to learn how. And most importantly, stand by each other. As the people of Minnesota showed us, singing "Stand by Me" in the face of fascism: we win through our culture of care. Tonight's episode will run as usual. It's an examination on how the Church Committee Report, which exposed the mass-murdering FBI and CIA, shows us how to overcome our mass-murdering state today.  Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. Become a Democracy Defender at Patreon.com/Gaslit Show Notes National General Strike (Jan 31–this Friday!): https://nationalshutdown.us/ Support Susanna Ledesma-Woody for Travis County Commissioner: https://www.votesusanna.net/ Minnesota Community Resources: https://minnesotanonprofits.org/community-resources-ice-operations Cut Off The Spigot (Divestment Resource): https://cutoffthespigot.com/ Shop The Hood (Small Business Alternatives): https://shopthehood.store/ Who Advertises On X (Boycott Resource): https://whoadvertiseson.org/ Yes, It's Fascism (Jonathan Rauch/Brookings): https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/yes-it-s-fascism/ar-AA1UWfO5?ocid=BingNewsSerp Misogyny Killed Alex Pretti: https://sharidunn.substack.com/p/misogyny-killed-alex-pretti?triedRedirect=true Letter to My Daughter: https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/letter-to-my-daughter/# Tad Stoermer Video Read by Gaslit Nation Listener Annie: https://www.threads.com/@tad.stoermer/post/DTKc0iDjjdn/media Intro Clip: https://bsky.app/profile/thetnholler.bsky.social/post/3md7q7guacc22 Outro Clip: https://bsky.app/profile/taylordahlin.com/post/3mdeijmip522z  

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Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are back for Episode 609, and it's a full buffet of cultural nonsense, sports absurdity, internet weirdos, and deeply unnecessary celebrity behavior. From William Shatner eating cereal behind the wheel to Norwegian ski jumpers allegedly weaponizing their crotches for aerodynamics, nothing is safe. The guys also pay their respects in RIP Corner, spiral into Instagram algorithm hell with “Tony the Greaser,” question why Netflix insists on showing Alex Honnold climbing things that shouldn't be climbed, and once again wonder how Kyle Rittenhouse keeps popping up in places he absolutely does not need to be. As always, it's smart, dumb, funny, offensive (to the correct people), and exactly what you signed up for. Topics & Segments Society Has Fully Bottomed Out William Shatner filmed eating cereal in his car TMZ headlines officially mean nothing anymore Why eating in your car became viral content At what age should driving privileges be revoked? Hollywood, Nostalgia & Grease Takes TJ Hooker, Zmed, and Grease II discourse Michelle Pfeiffer supremacy Olivia Newton-John's mysteriously “dead” boyfriend who wasn't dead The Patrick McDermott disappearance… and Mexico reveal Internet Algorithm Hell Tony the Greaser: adult man, petroleum jelly, zero self-awareness Endless Instagram comments demanding a “hog reveal” How the internet collectively chooses chaos Why this might be the funniest thing happening online right now Nope. Absolutely Not. Alex Honnold climbs a 100+ story building Why Netflix should be ashamed of itself The inevitable future RIP segment no one wants RIP Corner Francis Buchholz (Scorpions bassist) CIA, Wind of Change, and Cold War pop music conspiracies Kiana Underwood (former Nickelodeon star) Brazilian “Popeye” and extreme body dysmorphia When documentaries should've been 90 minutes shorter Sports That Should Not Exist Norwegian ski jumpers accused of enlarging crotch areas for lift Aerodynamic dicks: the future of competition Pre-season body scans and standardized underwear “Dick injections” as an alleged competitive edge Football & Athlete Chaos Deion Sanders allegedly receiving “five death threats per day” Former Michigan player claims blackmail for playing time NIL era officially killing the “student-athlete” myth Phil Rivers jokes missed by certain Twitter accounts Culture, Porn Stars & Public Outrage Abella Danger appears on national championship broadcast Why she absolutely should not apologize Carson Beck, money, and attractiveness economics Why America still can't act normal about porn UFC & Unwanted Guests Kyle Rittenhouse shows up at a UFC gym Sean Strickland loses his mind (again) Why this feels staged and exhausting Listener Interaction New Year voicemail check-in Twitter welfare checks Where is that one guy who never misses a joke? Bonus Content Tease Coffee obsession without alcohol Thrift-store espresso machine heartbreak Ozempic / Mounjaro “penis growth” claims Weight loss, fat loss, and the illusion of added inches John Hinckley Jr., Jodie Foster, and audacity Support the Show Bonus episodes every week on Patreon Subscriber-only solo shows First week free patreon.com/theballerlifestylepodcast Email (if you must): mailbag@theballerlifestyle.comVoicemail: 949-464-TBLS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Dale Comstock is a Special Forces Operator, CIA paramilitary operative, Black Ops Expert, and Mercenary. He has served in Delta Force, the Green Berets, & CIA Ground Branch Unit. Currently he is a mercenary-for-hire around the world. SPONSORS https://amentara.com/go/DJ - Use the code DJ22 for 22% off your first order. https://shopify.com/dannyjones - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial & start selling today. https://takeultra.com - Use code DANNY for 15% off your first order. https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zralgyl0 - Download Cash App today! https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS https://www.dalecomstock.com https://www.instagram.com/officialamericanbadass FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Commander Comstock's military background 01:53 - Al Qaeda put a fatwa on Dale 08:29 - American citizens trapped abroad 10:34 - Modelo prison raid vs Venezuela Maduro capture 18:26 - How the Modelo mission got compromised 22:03 - The 70-pound equipment kit for a military raid 25:34 - Flying into Modelo prison 29:04 - Dale's breaching error during the prison raid 34:21 - Surviving helicopter crashes 41:29 - Delta Force's role in Operation Absolute Resolve (Venezuela) 45:12 - Delta Force selection criteria is a secret 49:29 - Why some men kill & some don't 57:30 - Fearlessness vs. courage vs. confidence 01:00:24 - Directed energy weapons in Venezuela 01:02:28 - Trump's secret plan for Greenland 01:07:46 - The ch**d tra**icking network WORSE than Epstein 01:12:39 - "We've engineered our extinction" 01:16:12 - AI is not "artificial" 01:21:05 - Universal basic income thanks to AI 01:30:50 - WW3 has already started 01:36:48 - Who's to blame for fatal ICE shooting 01:41:09 - ICE killings 01:47:50 - The problem with taxes in 2026 01:49:38 - The San Francisco fentanyl crisis 01:55:40 - The mission Dale regrets 01:57:10 - The final ambush that made Dale quit 02:01:33 - Enhanced interrogation gone wrong 02:03:59 - Billy Waugh tracking Bin Laden 02:07:45 - Dale's relationship with Billy Waugh 02:18:18 - Were there 2 snipers at the Butler assassination attempt? 02:25:16 - Strange details about Las Vegas sh***ing 02:31:25 - Real reason behind Las Vegas sh***ing 02:32:37 - Best theory on Charlie Kirk's death 02:40:47 - Who's behind Charlie Kirk's death 02:43:11 - Simple explanation behind 9/11 02:47:57 - What happened to Bin Laden's body 02:49:21 - Drone warfare & future weapons 02:54:42 - Evidence that aliens have been on Earth 03:00:58 - Book of Enoch left out of the Bible 03:07:42 - Scientific explanation for a higher power 03:14:28 - The sixth sense we all have 03:16:21 - Dale's belief we "never die" 03:24:52 - The power of manifestation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, in Springville, California, one of the strangest stories, in the history of murder unfolds. Featuring an escaped convict with an apparent CIA background, who also claims to havented the character of "Cap'n Crunch", and a model, with an unlikely story of being held captive, that just might true. Mix all this with a murder plot that was supposed be a "Sharon Tate style bloodbath", and you get a wild, expansive & just plain insane story!!   Along the way, we find out that you know you may have to move, when a disease is named after your county, that you shouldn't commit many, many dangerous felonies "just for fun", and that sometimes the most fantastical sounding story can actually be true!!   New episodes, every Wednesday & Friday nights!! Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions!   Follow us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/smalltownpod   Also, check out James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!