Podcasts about Police state

[01:11:09 – 01:16:00] — Constitutional Crisis: Legislative Nullification of Federal Power Discussion of Tennessee and Louisiana bills that would criminalize enforcement of federal laws like gun control and vaccine mandates, framing the actions as a peaceful constitutional counter to federal overreach.[01:17:08 – 01:20:37] — Weaponized Climate Fear and Legalized Geoengineering Critique of climate change panic as a tool of control, highlighting federal legalization of atmospheric geoengineering and environmental manipulation without public consent.[01:24:19 – 01:26:52] — Rebranding the Police State for the Right Warns that the police state is being rebranded to appeal to conservatives using the border crisis as a Trojan horse for total surveillance and military-style control.[01:27:47 – 01:30:34] — Theater of Impeachment and Manufactured Outrage Describes calls for Biden's impeachment as a scripted distraction with no real consequences, likening it to WWE politics where both parties serve the same agenda.[01:44:14 – 01:48:07] — Breaking Trump's Psychological Hold on the Right Analyzes how Trump's narrative control has become a psychological barrier preventing conservatives from opposing tyranny, even as he pushes policies like red flag laws and mass surveillance.[02:59:00 – 03:00:57] — Disillusionment with Trump's Broken Promises Expresses frustration over Trump's failure to deliver on anti-war and anti-surveillance promises, likening the betrayal to the recurring Charlie Brown football gag.[03:20:13 – 03:24:32] — 14th Amendment, Transgender Rulings, and Legal Consistency Discusses recent Supreme Court support for Tennessee's ban on child gender transitions, arguing the Equal Protection Clause requires applying child-protection laws equally, including to unborn children.[03:36:15 – 03:40:27] — Trump, Powell, and the Inflation Game Breaks down how Trump's push for lower interest rates is tied to refinancing government debt and trade optics, warning this would inflate the money supply and worsen economic instability.[03:42:02 – 03:45:19] — US-Backed Atrocities in Gaza Covers antiwar.com's report on dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes, including children, and emphasizes US complicity in the suffering through funding and military support.[03:47:44 – 03:52:11] — Trump's Immigration Enforcement and Constitutional Overreach Criticizes the Trump administration's immigration raids, calling them unconstitutional, coercive, and akin to quota-driven Soviet enforcement schemes.[03:56:12 – 03:58:48] — Constitutional Breakdown of Federal Immigration Power Explains Article 4, Section 4 of the Constitution to argue that the federal government has no authority to police immigration without explicit state invitations, and likens Trump's actions to George Washington's unconstitutional Whiskey Rebellion suppression. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

[01:11:09 – 01:16:00] — Constitutional Crisis: Legislative Nullification of Federal Power Discussion of Tennessee and Louisiana bills that would criminalize enforcement of federal laws like gun control and vaccine mandates, framing the actions as a peaceful constitutional counter to federal overreach.[01:17:08 – 01:20:37] — Weaponized Climate Fear and Legalized Geoengineering Critique of climate change panic as a tool of control, highlighting federal legalization of atmospheric geoengineering and environmental manipulation without public consent.[01:24:19 – 01:26:52] — Rebranding the Police State for the Right Warns that the police state is being rebranded to appeal to conservatives using the border crisis as a Trojan horse for total surveillance and military-style control.[01:27:47 – 01:30:34] — Theater of Impeachment and Manufactured Outrage Describes calls for Biden's impeachment as a scripted distraction with no real consequences, likening it to WWE politics where both parties serve the same agenda.[01:44:14 – 01:48:07] — Breaking Trump's Psychological Hold on the Right Analyzes how Trump's narrative control has become a psychological barrier preventing conservatives from opposing tyranny, even as he pushes policies like red flag laws and mass surveillance.[02:59:00 – 03:00:57] — Disillusionment with Trump's Broken Promises Expresses frustration over Trump's failure to deliver on anti-war and anti-surveillance promises, likening the betrayal to the recurring Charlie Brown football gag.[03:20:13 – 03:24:32] — 14th Amendment, Transgender Rulings, and Legal Consistency Discusses recent Supreme Court support for Tennessee's ban on child gender transitions, arguing the Equal Protection Clause requires applying child-protection laws equally, including to unborn children.[03:36:15 – 03:40:27] — Trump, Powell, and the Inflation Game Breaks down how Trump's push for lower interest rates is tied to refinancing government debt and trade optics, warning this would inflate the money supply and worsen economic instability.[03:42:02 – 03:45:19] — US-Backed Atrocities in Gaza Covers antiwar.com's report on dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes, including children, and emphasizes US complicity in the suffering through funding and military support.[03:47:44 – 03:52:11] — Trump's Immigration Enforcement and Constitutional Overreach Criticizes the Trump administration's immigration raids, calling them unconstitutional, coercive, and akin to quota-driven Soviet enforcement schemes.[03:56:12 – 03:58:48] — Constitutional Breakdown of Federal Immigration Power Explains Article 4, Section 4 of the Constitution to argue that the federal government has no authority to police immigration without explicit state invitations, and likens Trump's actions to George Washington's unconstitutional Whiskey Rebellion suppression. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

La scorsa settimana, una delle fondatrici del collettivo russo femminista Pussy Riot stava esibendosi nella sua performance "Police State" quando a Los Angeles è arrivata la guardia nazionale. Il critico d'arte Andrea Candiani riflette sulla libertà di parola degli artisti in generale nel mondo di adesso.

Taking a page right out of George Orwell's 1984, governments across America are building an Orwellian police state using facial recognition technology.

On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we are going LIVE on YouTube and TwitterX! I'll talk shop about what projects I've been working on and what's coming soon before getting into the main topic: Today we'll talk about what Palantir is, their CIA roots and occult symbolism from Lord of the Rings, software used to implement the police state, national database plans to implement a Chinese Social Credit System in America and why you should be shaking in your little booties! I usually fear monger over Satan but today I'm fear mongering over the Silicon Valley tech-elite Dark Enlightenment Transhuman digital matrix plansShow sponsors- Get discounts while you support the show and do a little self improvement!*CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon's crypto holdings- listeners get access for just $1WANT MORE?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/GRIFTER ALLEY- get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE More from Isaac- links and special offers:*BREAKING SOCIAL NORMS podcast, Index of EVERY episode (back to 2014), Signed paperbacks, shirts, & other merch, Substack, YouTube links & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.   

Spotlight on Silence - June 15, 2025In this episode of Groong: Spotlight on Silence, we speak with Rafael Ishkhanyan of the Armenian Center for Political Rights about Armenia's sweeping new surveillance law. Passed quietly in March 2025, the law grants police 24/7 access to camera networks across public institutions and allows for real-time facial recognition, raising deep concerns about privacy, political targeting, and unchecked state power. We explore what the law says, what it leaves out, and why international silence—despite clear risks to civil liberties—has been so striking.Topics:Armenia legalizes round-the-clock surveillance.Law enables political targeting, critics warn.No oversight, no privacy laws.Silence from Armenia's new geopolitical allies.Guest: Rafael IshkhanyanHosts: Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 446 | Recorded: June 12, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/446#Armenia #SurveillanceState #FacialRecognition #PrivacyRights #DigitalAuthoritarianism #ACPR #HumanRightsSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Tonight we read about the true nature of the Rothschild-Oy Vey conquest of America commonly referred to as the Civil War. There was a great crime committed and if you don't know this story, you don't know the true nature of the control mechanism, the parasite that manipulates this country and its armed forces. This is pertinent given the recent FF events building up to what may become another Demon Lincoln Purim in America.Go Here:https://SemperFryLLC.comPods & Exclusives AD-FREE! Just $5/mohttps://patreon.com/c/DisguisetheLimitsDaughter's Piggy Bankhttps://givesendgo.com/BaalBustersSUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.instagram.com/drgliddenclips/https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.glidden.clipshttps://www.youtube.com/@baalbustershttps://rumble.com/c/BaalBustershttps://www.brighteon.com/channels/baalbusters/videos/alBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

John's monologue focuses on Sen. Alex Padilla who was forcibly removed and handcuffed at a press event held by DHS Secretary and unfortunate hat-wearer, Kristi Noem. He also discusses Trump's speech at Fort Bragg where he carefully selected good looking Republican officers to be in the audience cheering and jeering and obeying all his commands. Then, democratic strategist Ameshia Cross returns to speak about Israel striking Iran's nuclear sites and killing some top military officers. Also Trump's big, costly birthday parade. Next, democratic strategist Max Burns is back to chat about the latest protests against ICE which have spread to nearly 20 other US cities, leading to more arrests and escalating tension. And finally, listeners call in to talk about John's Substack and this weekend's NO KINGS protests.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines for June 13, 2025; Israel Attacks Iran, Killing Top Military Leaders, Scientists; Hits Nuke Sites in Expanding Conflict; “We Are in the Midst of the Creation of a Police State”: Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump’s Authoritarianism; “Millions of Lives at Risk”: USAID Cuts Lead to Global Rise in Death, Hunger, Poverty and Disease

Senator Alex Padilla asked a question. The regime answered with fists, lies, and a chilling promise: “We're not going away.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on demand here afterwards. This week, while Israel wages war on Iran, Trump wages war on....California.

As Donald Trump deploys more troops to fight protesters in LA, and as plans come together for a military parade in Washington DC on the president's birthday, journalist Judith Levine tells Jonathan Freedland why she believes the US has entered a new era of authoritarianism

Trump finally appears to be getting what he wants – a draconian police state he can rule. Jarv, Chris and Nikki are joined by Asawin Suebsaeng, a senior political reporter at Rolling Stone to discuss this and more as they wrap up the increasingly terrifying news from the United States of America.  Back us on Patreon – we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: https://www.patreon.com/c/americanfriction  We're now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod  Follow us on social media:  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/americanfric.bsky.social  Instagram  TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramirez. Audio and video editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The protests, riots and looting - along with the heavy government response - will lead to only one thing...a police state in America. They are using the "crisis" and putting in place all the tools they need. And Americans are cheering it on. For now.

Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

BOTH the left and the right are funding this Kabuki Fan Dance between Newsom and Trump.ALL roads from this fake fight lead to military lockdowns and the expansion of the police state through digital ID, digital money and mass surveillance powered by artificial intelligence WITH no federalist check from the states if the Big Beautiful Bill passes.With lockdowns looming, threats of bio-terror and cyber attacks, the chaos is everywhere. You NEED to be prepared and your one stop shop is The Satellite Phone Store. They have EVERYTHING you need when the POWER goes OUT. Use the promo code JOY for 10% off your entire order TODAY! www.SAT123.com/JoyAlso, today we welcome an amazing hero from Trump's Lockdown 1.0 named Dr. Kirk Moore.The Biden Administration persecuted this BRAVE doctor and threatened him with 35 years in prison! Now the Trump administration has not only denied to pardon him but is continuing with the federal case!BIG SHOW today!!!Join the Rumble LIVE chat and follow my Rumble Page HERE so you never miss an episode: https://rumble.com/c/TheShannonJoyShowS.hannon's Top Headlines June 10,2025Trump Sends The Marines. Dangerous Step Towards Martial Law: https://open.substack.com/pub/deanblundell/p/breaking-trump-sends-in-the-marines?r=fuu7w&utm_medium=iosThe PayPal Mafia. They Should Terrify You: https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/world-news/conspiracy/the-paypal-mafia/Speaker Mike Johnson Defends Federal AI Oversight in “One Big Beautiful Bill: https://x.com/reallindelltv/status/1932182650875531277?s=46Letter To President Trump. RESTORE Religious Exemptions: https://teachersforchoice.substack.com/p/religious-exemption-restoration-planGrace Schara Wrongful Death Jury Trial: https://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/chd-tv/events/grace-schara-wrongful-death-jury-trial/grace-schara-wrongful-death-jury-trial--day-4/SJ Show Notes:Support Dr. Kirk Moore: http://tinyurl.com/MooreGiveSendGoPlease support Shannon's independent network with your donation HERE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MHSMPXEBSLVTSupport Our Sponsors:And as the chaos continues, so does the value of gold. Now that it's legal tender in Florida & Texas it begs the question: If you can buy your home with gold, why not back your retirement? Call Colonial Metals today and you may qualify for up to $7,500 in FREE silver! Check out my landing page here:https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/joySeeing that the federal government will continue to try and poison us despite the recent election, it's more important than EVER to maintain your daily health and that starts with COLLAGEN every, single morning!Native Path is ramping up another huge stock up sale on collagen for the Joy audience! Get 45% off your entire order today!!! Go to https://www.getnativepathcollagen.com/joyPlease consider Dom Pullano of PCM & Associates! He has been Shannon's advisor for over a decade and would love to help you grow! Call his toll free number today: 1-800-536-1368 Or visit his website at https://www.pcmpullano.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we expose the cult of Technocracy with Patrick Wood the founder of www.Technocracy.news and expert on this dominant totalitarian ideology of the 21st Century.We look at the recent actions taken by President Trump in context of his partnership with Palantir & Peter Thiel. Will he use ‘cracking down on illegal immigration' as justification for mass surveillance, digital ID and digital currency?And as the chaos continues, so does the value of gold. Now that it's legal tender in Florida & Texas it begs the question:If you can buy your home with gold, why not back your retirement?Call Colonial Metals today and you may qualify for up to $7,500 in FREE silver! Check out my landing page here:https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/joyBIG show today!Join the Rumble LIVE chat and follow my Rumble Page HERE so you never miss an episode:https://rumble.com/c/TheShannonJoyShowShannon's Top Headlines June 9,2025LA Riots Or False Flag?https://x.com/tpv_john/status/1931821896636457173?s=46DARPA To Simulate Disease Outbreaks: Model Lockdown, Vaccination & Messaging Strategies: https://www.technocracy.news/darpa-to-simulate-disease-outbreaks-model-lockdown-vaccination-messaging-strategies/Grace Schara Wrongful Death Jury Trial:https://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/chd-tv/events/grace-schara-wrongful-death-jury-trial/grace-schara-wrongful-death-jury-trial--day-4/Will we soon be able to buy a house with gold?https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/florida-law-gold-silver-legal-tender/Silver Is Breaking Out—Here's What You Need to Know:https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/silver-is-breaking-outheres-whatSJ Show Notes:Please support Shannon's independent network with your donation HERE:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MHSMPXEBSLVTSupport Our Sponsors:Seeing that the federal government will continue to try and poison us despite the recent election, it's more important than EVER to maintain your daily health and that starts with COLLAGEN every, single morning!Native Path is ramping up another huge stock up sale on collagen for the Joy audience! Get 45% off your entire order today!!! Go tohttps://www.getnativepathcollagen.com/joyThe Satellite Phone Store has everything you need when the POWER goes OUT. Use the promo code JOY for 10% off your entire order TODAY!www.SAT123.com/JoyPlease consider Dom Pullano of PCM & Associates! He has been Shannon's advisor for over a decade and would love to help you grow! Call his toll free number today: 1-800-536-1368 Or visit his website at https://www.pcmpullano.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musk may be out, but the influence of the tech bros has never been greater. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss Trump’s dystopian presidency, the administration’s renewed pressure on the Australian government to increase defence spending, and the end of the Trump-Musk bromance. This discussion was recorded on Friday 6 June 2025 and things may have changed since recording. Our independence is our strength – and only you can make that possible. By donating to the Australia Institute’s End of Financial Year appeal today, you'll help fund the research changing Australia for the better. Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis Host: Angus Blackman, Producer, the Australia Institute // @AngusRB Show notes: ‘Australia must resist US bullying to increase its military spending’ by Allan Behm, Guardian Australia (June 2025) ‘Let’s rethink Australia’s national security – and focus on fairness and climate action, not blind fealty to the US’ by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (June 2025) ‘The Gleeful Profiteers of Trump’s Police State’ by Sophie Hurwitz, Mother Jones (February 2025) ‘How US Intelligence and an American Company Feed Israel’s Killing Machine in Gaza’ by James Bamford, The Nation (April 2024) ‘The Cruelty is the Point’ by Adam Serwer, The Atlantic (October 2018) Tracking Anticipated Deaths from USAID Funding Cuts, Boston University Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final segment of the episode we go from this brutal paralyzing of a young man to a college student who gets pulled over for high beams on and then escalates unnecessarily into a false DUI arrest of a college athlete simply because of the ego of the officer. Buckle Up!

In this episode I delve into the current state of affairs and growing tension between the police state that has emerged as more militarized, more tyrannical and more ignorant than ever versus we the people. Buckle up.

After a brief break we continue looking at several examples of the abuse of power law enforcement routinely practices against average citizens. Buckle Up!

Some comments about the Taco Economy I've been covering for months, also lots and lots of media lies about Guns and the 2nd Amendment, security in public spaces and online and as always, the economy - Toward Anarchy

An 11-week Israeli blockade brought Gaza to the brink of famine. Now the military – and a shadowy nonprofit – are overseeing a chaotic aid rollout.  The Department of Defense plans to strip civil rights leader Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship. KCRW hears from San Francisco’s former supervisor, who was a second-generation Navy veteran discharged for being gay. Nadya Tolokonnikova talks about her new art show “Police State,” losing herself in a Russian penal colony, plus the need for activists to speak up despite risks.  Going to an outdoor event at the Hollywood Bowl or Gloria Molina Grand Park? Consider packing steak salad, Vietnamese banh mi, pastries with savory fillings, and more.

Send us a textThe technological revolution isn't coming—it's already here, dismantling traditional business models and reshaping our economic landscape before our eyes. McKinsey's recent firing of 10% of its workforce, openly blaming AI disruption, signals a profound shift that extends far beyond consultancies.This episode dives deep into how artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering employment prospects across all sectors. Bill Gates predicts 80% of job losses within a decade, making it essential to understand how these changes will affect your career trajectory—regardless of your industry or position. We explore practical ways to position yourself ahead of this technological wave rather than being swept away by it.The racial dimension of technological change cannot be ignored, as evidenced by Google's $50 million settlement for bias claims and a shocking LinkedIn experiment where a Black woman changed her profile picture to that of a white woman named "Emily"—immediately receiving interview opportunities previously denied to her. These revelations expose the systemic biases being encoded into the very algorithms meant to streamline hiring processes.For working parents, particularly mothers, the post-pandemic push to return to office-based work adds yet another layer of complexity in an already challenging economic environment. The dismantling of flexible working arrangements disproportionately impacts women who often serve as primary caregivers, forcing many skilled professionals out of the workforce entirely.From HMRC's plans to tax interest on savings accounts to the European pharmacy advantages discovered during a Paris trip, this episode offers practical insights for navigating financial challenges in what increasingly feels like a financial police state. The conversation wraps with a comprehensive update on the Diddy trial, examining the testimony and implications of this high-profile case.Understand the forces reshaping our economic reality and equip yourself with the knowledge to thrive rather than merely survive in this rapidly evolving landscape.Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com Cc: toyawashington10@gmail.comTikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks www.toyatalks.comhttps://toyatalks.com/Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star

Thanks to the endless “War Against Terror,” the US Government promoted methods of torture, including some borrowed from the sadistic torturers of the former Soviet Union. Congress stood by and let it happen.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/we-never-got-torture-congress

Thanks to the endless “War Against Terror,” the US Government promoted methods of torture, including some borrowed from the sadistic torturers of the former Soviet Union. Congress stood by and let it happen.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/we-never-got-torture-congress

Once upon a time...right-wing conspiracy theorists warned us about a coming police-state ran by the global elites. They were right... But...ironically, now they're cheering on that same police state. How is this possible??? Branding.We will be slowly rolling out a series of episodes on the subject of revolution and how we can actually make it happen. But first we need to lay out the basic contextual framework of how we got here and why revolution is absolutely necessary for our survival.To help us do this, we're bringing in the professionals. www.instagram.com/dr.williamrobinsonofficialWilliam I. Robinson is an American sociologist and professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, specializing in political economy, globalization, and social theory. He's widely recognized for his work on global capitalism and transnational class formation.In the 1980s, Robinson worked directly with the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) in Nicaragua during the revolutionary period after they overthrew the Somoza dictatorship in 1979. He was involved in political education, journalism, and solidarity work, helping to support and defend the Sandinista revolution both inside Nicaragua and internationally. His experiences during that time deeply shaped his later academic work on imperialism, social movements, and the global capitalist system.Robinson remains an outspoken advocate for anti-imperialist movements and often draws on his Sandinista-era experiences in his critiques of U.S. foreign policy and neoliberalism.List of William I. Robinson's books:https://www.plutobooks.com/author/william-i-robinson/https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/william-i-robinson/343812/?srsltid=AfmBOooh12-4XUQXtI7tBsRYTctS9tGv6XX5HuaaPJ-nqWoIWzey07VThttps://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1264https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/110422.William_I_RobinsonDavid and Goliath: The U.S. War Against Nicaragua (1987)A Faustian Bargain: U.S. Intervention in the Nicaraguan Elections and American Foreign Policy in the Post-Cold War Era (1992)Promoting Polyarchy: Globalization, U.S. Intervention, and Hegemony (1996)Globalization and Postmodern Politics: From Zapatistas to High-Tech Robber Barons (2001)Transnational Conflicts: Central America, Social Change, and Globalization (2003)A Theory of Global Capitalism: Production, Class, and State in a Transnational World (2004)Critical Globalization Studies (2005) (editor)Latin America and Global Capitalism: A Critical Globalization Perspective (2008)Global Capitalism and the Crisis of Humanity (2014)We Will Not Be Silenced: The Academic Repression of Israel's Critics (2017) (co-editor)Into the Tempest: Essays on the New Global Capitalism (2018)The Global Police State (2020)Global Civil War: Capitalism Post-Pandemic (2022)Can Global Capitalism Endure? (2022)#police #politics #capitalism #blackrock #iran #elonmusk #trump #israel #saudiarabia #uae

"New World Screw" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show: https://governamerica.com Vicky's website: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AND CREDITS AT: https://governamerica.com/radio/radio-archives/22618-govern-america-may-17-2025-new-world-screw Listen LIVE every Saturday at 11AM Eastern or 8AM Pacific at http://governamerica.net or on your favorite app. Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating due to massive debt. Rogue communication devices found in Chinese inverters. Beef prices soar as cattle herds thin. German wind firms suffer big losses. EPA proposes rollback of hated stop-start car feature. Appliance "efficiency" standards under review. Trump explores using the military in domestic law enforcement role, and more.

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Donald Trump's all-caps executive order on policing — “STRENGTHENING AND UNLEASHING AMERICA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PURSUE CRIMINALS AND PROTECT INNOCENT CITIZENS” – is less about policy and more about intent. And that intent is clear: To give Trump direct control over local law enforcement and further shield police from accountability. As journalist and author of “Rise of the Warrior Cop” Radley Balko puts it, “It's a statement of intent and whether or not Trump is able to do a lot of the more pernicious and unconstitutional things he wants to do.” The executive order calls for “military and national security assets” to assist in local policing, directs federal resources and protections for state and local law enforcement, and enhances police protections, among other proclamations. But it reflects a deeper ambition. “He wants more federal militarized law enforcement under his thumb instead of under the thumb of governors or mayors,” says Balko. “He wants to use them to help with immigration deportations. He wants help with cracking down on protest.” And the concern and fear, says Balko, is that Trump will also “use law enforcement to go after his critics and people he perceives to be his enemies.” This week on The Intercept Briefing, Balko joins senior reporter Akela Lacy and host Jessica Washington to break down the Trump administration's push to federalize local law enforcement and “unleash” police who already face minimal meaningful restraint.Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the deadline for obtaining the federal government‘s Real ID technically upon us, it‘s important to understand that this is not an irritating but necessary program to keep Americans safe. It's the latest example of the government using 9/11 as an excuse to grab more power.Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/real-id-not-about-keeping-you-safeThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/gabfreebookBe sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at Mises.org/GB

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Explore the erosion of American essential freedoms in exchange for promised security, from Franklin's warning to post-9/11 measures like the TSA and Patriot Act. Discover how federal intrusion into local policing, pervasive surveillance, and sacrifice of individual privacy reflect public demand for protection—and question whether such trade-offs truly preserve liberty.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Explore the erosion of American essential freedoms in exchange for promised security, from Franklin's warning to post-9/11 measures like the TSA and Patriot Act. Discover how federal intrusion into local policing, pervasive surveillance, and sacrifice of individual privacy reflect public demand for protection—and question whether such trade-offs truly preserve liberty.

Trump signs an executive order for US military to work with local law enforcement in emergency situations. The pending false flag could lead the United States into martial law.

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General Counsel for Civic Media, Inc.,and host of her live daily talk radio show, Maggie Daun - Why Wisconsin Judge was arrested. Trump demands an "election probe" against.....pollsters. Say what!!? As, he hits the lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years. Far-right fight groups endorse ‘youth clubs' targeting US young men and boys. Is the Hitler youth being resurrected? Hate Alert! Trump says "he's bringing Columbus Day from the ashes." Why? 3 ways Trump's immigration crackdown could hit U.S. citizens and Police State Alert! ICE now says if you even talk with them they'll prosecute you for obstruction See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In El Salvador, thousands of innocent people have been locked up in Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs. They have been held without due process for years. But family members are standing up. And on May 1 they march, carrying the pictures and the names of their innocent loved ones detained and held without rights, with the ever-increasing support of the United States.This is episode 26 of Stories of Resistance — a podcast co-produced by The Real News and Global Exchange. Independent investigative journalism, supported by Global Exchange's Human Rights in Action program. Each week, we'll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, like, share, comment, or leave a review. You can also follow Michael's reporting and support at patreon.com/mfox. Written and produced by Michael Fox. Below are some links to Michael Fox's previous reporting on this issue with The Real News: FAMILIES OF THE DETAINED SEE ECHOES OF DICTATORIAL PAST IN EL SALVADOR'S GANG CRACKDOWN https://therealnews.com/families-of-the-detained-see-echoes-of-dictatorial-past-in-el-salvadors-gang-crackdown Nayib Bukele: El Salvador's mega-prison president detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia for Trump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pGDw_NxfA0 DOES NAYIB BUKELE'S REELECTION VIOLATE EL SALVADOR'S CONSTITUTION? https://therealnews.com/does-nayib-bukeles-reelection-violate-el-salvadors-constitution EL SALVADOR. BUKELE, PRESIDENTE. | UNDER THE SHADOW, UPDATE 2 https://therealnews.com/el-salvador-bukele-presidente-under-the-shadow-update-2 EL SALVADOR'S CIVIL WAR | UNDER THE SHADOW, EPISODE 4 https://therealnews.com/el-salvadors-civil-war-under-the-shadow-episode-4Subscribe to Stories of Resistance podcast hereBecome a member and join the Stories of Resistance Supporters Club today!Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

 Jeffrey Tucker is founder and president of Brownstone Institute and Senior Economics Columnist at Epoch Times. He is the author of 15 books, most recently Life After Lockdowns. Senator Rand Paul says, “In Life after Lockdown, “ Jeffrey Tucker paints a picture of the living hell that was the government lockdown and outlines a roadmap for never again allowing such a police state to occur.” Please take the time to visit the Brownstone Institute's excellent website and its stable of fine writers

James Bovard joins host Ryan McMaken to talk about how the White House went from targeting illegal aliens to seizing legal residents guilty of the "crime" of criticizing the government of the State of Israel. Do non-citizens have due-process rights? The Founding Fathers thought so.Register for our Revisionist History of War Conference now at https://mises.org/rhwBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

James Bovard joins host Ryan McMaken to talk about how the White House went from targeting illegal aliens to seizing legal residents guilty of the "crime" of criticizing the government of the State of Israel. Do non-citizens have due-process rights? The Founding Fathers thought so.Register for our Revisionist History of War Conference now at https://mises.org/rhwBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

HUGE Discount On Native Path HYDRATE! Check it out HERE: www.nativepathhydrate.com/joyWatch LIVE TODAY and follow the SJ Show on Rumble HERE: https://rumble.com/c/TheShannonJoyShowShannon's Top Headlines April 17, 2025:Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Controversial Self-Amplifying mRNA Vaccine for H5N1 Bird Flu: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/trump-administration-fast-tracks-controversial-self-amplifying-mrna/Crackdown On Immigration Or Martial Law? https://www.stridentconservative.com/trump-using-military-to-secure-border-is-a-precursor-to-martial-law/Donald Trump says the US could deport 'homegrown criminals' to El Salvador jail: https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-says-the-us-could-deport-homegrown-criminals-to-el-salvador-jail-13348980Elon Musk is Doing What Eric Holder Dreamed of DoingThe COVID Dossier, A record of military and intelligence coordination of the global Covid event: https://sashalatypova.substack.com/p/the-covid-dossier-updated-a-record?r=uaapzThe Sack of Rome: Elon Musk's Digital Coup: Elon Musk and his Engineers, Having Captured Our Data, are Now More Powerful than any President https://naomiwolf.substack.com/p/the-sack-of-rome-elon-musks-digitalTechnocracy Symposium On Omniwar: Academia Weighs In On The Battle For The Brain https://www.technocracy.news/the-brain/SJ Show Notes:Please support Shannon's independent network with your donation HERE:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MHSMPXEBSLVT6Support Our Sponsors:Start COOKING with ceramic!!! The 100% toxin free P600 sizzle set is 55% OFF for the SJ audience!! Go to https://www.chefsfoundry.com/joytoday to claim the limited time discount!HUGE Discount On Native Path HYDRATE! Check it out HERE: www.nativepathhydrate.com/joyBe ready before you need it! Stock up now and protect your family. Go to https://www.allfamilypharmacy.com/JOY and use code JOY10 for 10% off your order.Colonial Metals Group is the company Shannon trusts for all her metals purchases! Set up a SAFE & Secure IRA or 401k with a company who shares your values! Learn more HERE: https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/joyLightly prepped and READY to go. Always be prepared for ANY emergency with The Satellite Phone Store! Everything you need when the POWER goes OUT. Use the promo code JOY for 10% off your entire order TODAY! www.SAT123.com/JoyPlease consider Dom Pullano of PCM & Associates! He has been Shannon's advisor for over a decade and would love to help you grow!Call his toll free number today: 1-800-536-1368Or visit his website at https://www.pcmpullano.comThe Strident Conservative founder David Leach is posing critical questions for discussion among constitutional conservatives in a recent piece on his website:“While illegal immigration is a problem, Trump's use of the military in this fashion can only be described as a police state tactic. In an appearance on FOX News reiterated his plan to “take the handcuffs off ICE” and ramp up arrests but noted that he will need more resources (such as the Department of Defense) to carry it out” ~David LeachToday we talk about the constitutionality of Trump's recent actions on immigration, his slew of executive orders and the extraordinary power of DOGE among other items with America's Constitutional Sheriff Richard Mack!Tune in LIVE ——> https://rumble.com/v6s7pdd-could-trumps-crackdown-on-immigration-be-a-trojan-horse-for-martial-law-and.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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With the latest Supreme Court ruling the chaos of Trump's authoritarian takeover rolls on. Are student journalists the next to heel?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is America turning into a police state?

Continued coverage of the weekend protests and what drives the ignorance of participants. Plus, an immigration update. 

In this all new, 46th episode of Shrinking Trump, Dr. John Gartner and Dr. Harry Segel take listeners on a tour of the unsettling psychological and political landscape of Donald Trump's second term. Our guest is Georgia-based political strategist and pundit Fred Hicks, who believes Democrats are due for a political comeback.  Our site: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/shrinking-trump  Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shrinking-trump/id1745797271 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xuuqHxzruLEsQXtTuJjP4 Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a101a15a-8b18-49c8-b556-c201aece30ee/shrinking-trump Subscribe on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shrinking-trump-175213669/ As experts in psychology, our hosts unravel how Trump's malignant narcissism and cognitive decline are reshaping America into a looming police state. His erratic behavior is not just chaotic—but catastrophic. We'll start by analyzing Trump's self-proclaimed “Freedom Day,” a grandiose spectacle designed to mask the destructive reality of his trade war and horrific immigration policies. Trump hails it as the most significant day in American history, which our hosts expose as a clear symptom of his severe narcissistic personality disorder.  Dr. Gartner and Dr. Segal recognize the grim reality of Trump's draconian and lawless immigration policies, drawing chilling historical parallels to oppressive states where citizens disappear without a trace. The episode also points out some of highlights from the resistance, such as Princeton's courageous stand against federal bullying. The hosts commend the university's president for his unwavering defense of academic freedom, summoning a rallying cry for other institutions to do the same. Our guest Fred Hicks sees this and other signs as brilliant glimmers of hope, like recent special elections results in Florida and Wisconsin that hint at a democratic resurgence. Hicks suggests that an economic downturn could spur massive public backlash and even reverse the tide in favor of democratic ideals.  Dr. Segel and Dr. Gartner explore the data behind this optimism and point to signs that change may be right on the horizon. And we'll wrap things up with a call for our listeners to remain vigilant and active in the fight against Trump. May this episode serve as a rallying cry for everyone committed to preserving our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join us as we delve into John Carpenter's dystopian vision of the future, Escape from New York. Alongside Todd Hoffman from WSTR Galactic Public Access, we uncover the gritty and enigmatic world of Snake Plissken and his mission to rescue the President from a chaotic, prison-turned Manhattan. From the eerie post-apocalyptic undertones of the 80s to the uncanny parallels with today's societal anxieties, this episode explores the film's action-packed thrills and its deeper messages about authority, chaos, and survival. Whether you're riding along with Snake's anti-hero vibes or pondering the impact of unchecked power, this discussion promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.What to expect from the episode:An exploration of John Carpenter's film, Escape from New York, and its contextual relevance to the societal anxieties of the 1980s, including themes of dystopia and government control.An in-depth discussion on the character of Snake Plissken and the film's portrayal of lawlessness versus authority, touching upon themes of nihilism and anti-authoritarianism.Considerations for a hypothetical modern remake, including potential directors like Neil Blomkamp, and the cultural relevance of the film's dystopian themes today.Episode Chapters:00:00 IntroductionHere are the adjusted timecodes with an added 1 minute and 14 seconds:01:14 First impressions08:30 Inciting incident & Manhattan converted into a prison18:00 Overthinking things again...24:39 Starved Crazies29:43 Christopher Nolan is a hack38:11 Dual Despotism in Dystopian Manhattan40:07 Managed Democracy47:59 Constraints creates creativity51:45 '80s Action Stars: Rebel Archetype56:13 Chaos in Pursuit of Order01:10:57 Outro----------Listen to Todd on his podcast, WSTR: Galactic Public Access.----------The Cinedicate on InstagramThe Cinedicate's Discord Community Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Like Shooting Episode 600 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Brownells, Safe Life Defense, Black Rhino Concealment, Swampfox Optics, Blue Alpha, Medical Gear Outfitters, XTech Tactical, and Mitchell Defense   Welcome to the We Like Shooting Show, episode 600! Our cast tonight is Jeremy Pozderac, Aaron Krieger, Nick Lynch, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show! Gear Chat Aaron - Pistol Kit for Full Auto Fun Full auto conversion pistol kit Shawn - RM1S:  Rost Martin has launched the RM1S, a new subcompact 9mm pistol featuring advanced grip texturing, a short reset trigger, enhanced durability, and ambidextrous controls. The RM1S includes an optics-ready slide and supports popular accessories, offering a capacity of up to 15 rounds. Jeremy - Fightlite Belt fed Gun Fights Step right up for "Gun Fights," the high-octane segment hosted by Nick Lynch, where our cast members go head-to-head in a game show-style showdown! Each contestant tries to prove their gun knowledge dominance. It's a wild ride of bids, bluffs, and banter—who will come out on top? Tune in to find out! WLS is Lifestyle The New SIG SAUER M400 ROSE: Empowering Women Shooters SIG SAUER has introduced the M400 ROSE, a rifle designed in collaboration with champion shooter Lena Miculek, aimed at supporting women's participation in shooting sports. The rifle features specialized components for performance and ease of use, including ambidextrous controls and a red dot sight. This new product is expected to encourage more women to engage in shooting activities, potentially impacting the dynamics of the gun community. Aaron's Alley UFC in the FBI UFC in the FBI Going Ballistic Kash Patel Takes the Helm! Kash Patel now head of ATF Felons Still Don't Get Guns? 10th Circuit Sidesteps Bruen with Nonviolent Felon Ruling Gun Free Zones? Not in Wyoming! Wyoming Bill Repealing Gun Free Zones Passes Without Governor's Signature Welcome to Gun Control Madness From Evergreen State to ‘Police State' as Washington Dems Push Permit to Purchase ATF: Big Brother with Bad Aim The Gun Owners of America (GOA) recently obtained a 35-page document through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in January 2020. The document, received in November 2024, reveals that the ATF has been monitoring online gun forums, social media websites, and law-abiding gun owners for over a decade, with an intelligence assessment on internet firearm sales dating back to November 2015.,The GOA claims that the ATF is abusing its power by targeting and harassing law-abiding citizens instead of focusing on actual criminals. The document shows that the ATF monitors lawful transactions and continues to surveil gun owners even after potential threats are deemed not credible. The ATF also misstates the law, claiming that greater anonymity in firearm purchases indicates a higher likelihood of violating federal law, despite Congress protecting gun owner privacy since 1986.,The ATF considers popular websites like Craigslist, AR15.com, Reddit, and Facebook as "unregulated marketplaces" and part of the "Deep Web," actively monitoring posts on these platforms. The agency complains about the growing secondary market of used firearms and the difficulty in tracing them, and it expresses a preference for websites with no anonymity for gun sales.,The document lists Nicholas Spranza Jr., an ATF industry operations intelligence specialist, as a point of contact. The GOA previously encountered Spranza in a lawsuit challenging the ATF's revocation of a Florida FFL's license, where he allegedly harassed customers, seized business records without a warrant, and admitted to violating the law during a compliance inspection.,The GOA calls for the incoming Trump administration to rein in or eliminate ...