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Episode 120: JFK and Israel (EDS 27)

We look at JFK’s policies toward the Middle East and Israel most specifically. This is the 27th installment of our Empire and the Deep State series--an in-depth exploration of my new book American Exception: Empire and the Deep State. Again I am joined by series co-host Ben Norton of Geopolitical Economy as well our ...

April Zoom Update/Q and A Session!

Our monthly Light Bringer Zoom session is coming up in a couple day. We'll give some updates and answer patron questions. Please put your questions in the comments below!

Episode 119: The F-Word

Gabriel Rockhill joins us again to talk about the F-word…Fascism! Rockhill is the Founding Director of the Critical Theory Workshop, Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University, and the author or editor of nine books, as well as numerous scholarly and general public articles.These Rockhill articles are particular...

Episode 118: The Mysterious Nord Stream Mystery

Ola Tunander joins us to talk about his recent article on the Nord Stream bombing. He is Research Professor Emeritus with the Peace Research Institute in Oslo. Ola Tunander earned his doctoral degree in 1989 with a thesis on US Maritime Strategy. He has written and edited 15 books on geopolitics, military strategy, Eur...

Episode 117: CIA Career Day!

We are joined by Alan MacLeod, Senior Staff Writer for MintPress News to discuss articles he’s written on the CIA and the US Establishment: From Georgetown to Langley: The Controversial Connection Between a Prestigious University and the CIA Tucker Carlson: The Elite Pedigree of a Brilliant Cosplaying “Populist”...

JFK and Nasser (AE116; EDS 26) - Video

We look at JFK’s admirable but doomed attempt to repair US-Egyptian relations and stabilize the Middle East by working with Nasser. This is the 26th installment of our Empire and the Deep State series--an in-depth exploration of my new book American Exception: Empire and the Deep State. Again I am joined by series co...

Episode 116: JFK and Nasser (EDS 26)

We look at JFK’s admirable but doomed attempt to repair US-Egyptian relations and stabilize the Middle East by working with Nasser. This is the 26th installment of our Empire and the Deep State series--an in-depth exploration of my new book American Exception: Empire and the Deep State. Again I am joined by series co...

Episode 115: A Maidan Coup for Georgia?

Aaron is joined again by Kit Klarenberg--an investigative journalist exploring the role of intelligence services in shaping politics and perceptions. We speak about two of Kit’s recent articles: At GrayZoneUK: “‘Rigorous’ Maidan massacre exposé suppressed by top academic journal” At MintPress: “Dare Call I...

State of the Exception - March Update (Video)

Aaron and Seamus provide an update, make a big announcement, and answer patron questions! Special thanks to all Light Bringers for their generous support!

State of the Exception - March Update (Audio)

Aaron and Seamus provide an update, make a big announcement, and answer patron questions! Special thanks to all Light Bringers for their generous support!

Episode 114: US Empire v. Assange

Kevin Gosztola joins us to discuss his new book, Guilty of Journalism: The Political Case Against Julian Assange. Kevin is also the co-host (with Rania Khalek) of the Unauthorized Disclosure podcast.Thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!Music: “Motel Man” by Mock Orange

March Zoom Update/Q and A Session!

The AE monthly Light Bringer Zoom session is coming up soon. We'll give some updates--including a big announcement that we're excited about! We'll also answer patron questions. Please put your questions in the comments below!

October Surprise Discussion (starts at 1 hour mark)

I went on Political Misfits to discuss the new October Surprise (1980) revelations with John Kiriakou. We didn't get around to discussing John Connolly, so that may have to wait for the March update coming up soon!

Sukarno and JFK (AE113; EDS 25) - Video

We look at JFK’s admirable but doomed attempt to salvage US-Indonesia relations and avert catastrophe in Sukarno’s Indonesia. This is the 25th installment of our Empire and the Deep State series--an in-depth exploration of my new book American Exception: Empire and the Deep State. Again I am joined by series co-hos...

Episode 113: Sukarno and JFK (EDS 25)

We look at JFK’s admirable but doomed attempt to salvage US-Indonesia relations and avert catastrophe in Sukarno’s Indonesia. This is the 25th installment of our Empire and the Deep State series--an in-depth exploration of my new book American Exception: Empire and the Deep State. Again I am joined by series co-hos...

The Ruthless US Empire w/Daniele Ganser (video of AE104)

We talk with Daniele Ganser about his new book, USA: The Ruthless Empire. Ganser is a historian and peace researcher based in Basel, Switzerland. Author of several books in European languages, he is best known in the US as the author of NATO's Secret Armies: Operation GLADIO and Terrorism in Western Europe.You can ...

Episode 112: A Chinese Lab Leak?

Gumby returns to talk about the latest developments in the covid origins mystery. Gumby is an independent researcher who often posts on Twitter.Very special thanks to Bijan Sharifi for the artwork! Bijan is an art teacher and freelance artist in Tokyo. Follow Bijan on Instagram!Thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing th...

Episode 111: Operation POMO

Gabriel Rockhill joins us to talk about postmodernism and its usefulness to imperial capitalism. We also touch on the subject of fascism. Rockhill is the Founding Director of the Critical Theory Workshop, Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University, and the author or editor of nine books, as well as numerous schola...

Episode 110: Arteries of Empire

We talk about oil pipelines and spycraft with Charlotte Dennett, author of Follow the Pipelines: Uncovering the Mystery of a Lost Spy and the Deadly Politics of the Great Game for Oil.Along with Gerard Colby, Dennett is also the coauthor of Thy Will Be Done: The Conquest of the Amazon : Nelson Rockefeller and Evangelis...

State of the Exception - February Update (Audio)

Aaron and Seamus provide an update and answer patron questions in this update. Special Thanks to all Light Bringers for their generous support!

State of the Exception - February Update (Video)

Aaron and Seamus provide an update and answer patron questions in this update. Special Thanks to all Light Bringers for their generous support!

Episode 109: Tribute to a Minder – Part 2 (Fundraiser for Peter Dale Scott)

This is the second part of our tribute in support of the GoFundMe campaign for Professor Peter Dale Scott after he incurred major unexpected medical and publishing expenses. In this episode, special co-host Ben Howard and I are joined by Oliver Stone and Peter Dale Scott to discuss themes and subjects related to Peter ...

Episode 108: Tribute to a Minder (Fundraiser for Peter Dale Scott)

A wonderful cast joins us to support the GoFundMe campaign for Professor Peter Dale Scott after he incurred major unexpected medical and publishing expenses. In this first of two parts, special co-host Ben Howard and I are joined by the following guests at the following timestamps: 7:19—David Talbot 25:20—James Gal...

February Zoom Update/Q and A Session!

Our monthly Light Bringer Zoom session is coming up soon. We'll give some updates and answer patron questions. Please put your questions in the comments below!

Episode 107: Nelson Rockefeller and the US Empire

We are joined by Gerard Colby and Charlotte Dennett, the authors of Thy Will Be Done: The Conquest of the Amazon : Nelson Rockefeller and Evangelism in the Age of Oil.Gerard Colby is also the author of Du Pont: Behind the Nylon Curtain. Charlotte is also the author of Follow the Pipelines: Uncovering the Mystery of a L...

Episode 106: The Parafascist Template

Aaron and Seamus are joined by independent researcher Robert Skvarla to discuss three notorious, interrelated US clandestine operations: Gladio, COINTEL, and CHAOS.Special thanks to Seamus McGuinness for producing the episode!Music: "This Nation" by Mock Orange

Episode 105: Company Man w/John Kiriakou

We talk with John Kiriakou, the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on the agency’s illegal torture program. John is co-host of the Political Misfits radio show on Sputnik International. He also has a Substack in addition to writing for Consortium News and CovertAction Magazine.Music: "Only in Dreams" by ...

Episode 104: The Ruthless US Empire w/Daniele Ganser

We talk with Daniele Ganser about his new book, USA: The Ruthless Empire. Ganser is a historian and peace researcher based in Basel, Switzerland. Author of several books in European languages, he is best known in the US as the author of NATO's Secret Armies: Operation GLADIO and Terrorism in Western Europe.You can ...

Episode 103: Ft. Bragg Murder Mysteries w/Seth Harp

EDIT: We made a remastered version with improved audioWe talk with Seth Harp about the mysterious crime wave around the US military’s special forces headquarters at Ft. Bragg.Seth Harp is an investigative reporter, foreign correspondent, and magazine writer. He is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, and has also ...