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The US or Zionism: Who’s In Charge? Lawrence Wilkerson & Gary Vogler (DCC96)

Lawrence Wilkerson and Gary Vogler join us to discuss and answer the question: Who controls US foreign policy in the Middle East—the US or Israel/Zionism? Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired US Army Colonel and former chief of staff to US Secretary of State Colin Powell. Gary Vogler is a retired US oil executive and serv...

Update, with Apologies!

Hello everyone. Due to very bad luck, Max and I were not able to record a new AE episode today. We will record it later this week. I also have three other interviews planned in the coming days which I am very excited about. I apologize for the delay, but this is a challenging time as (1) I have additional family respon...

JFK, LBJ, and Israel – James DiEugenio (DCC95 - Audio)

James DiEugenio joins us to discuss JFK’s Israel policies—as well as how and why LBJ reversed them! There article series is here: “The Debacle in the Middle East vs JFK”Also check out:Jim’s website: Kennedys and KingJim’s latest book (ed.): The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Inescapably Prove There Was ...

JFK, LBJ, and Israel – James DiEugenio (DCC95)

James DiEugenio joins us to discuss JFK’s Israel policies—as well as how and why LBJ reversed them! There article series is here: “The Debacle in the Middle East vs JFK”Also check out:Jim’s website: Kennedys and KingJim’s latest book (ed.): The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Inescapably Prove There Was ...

Turning the Tide: 9/11 Justice in 2025

Click the link for details on the D.C. conference in which I will be speaking! Tickets are available for the public.

The Last of the WASPS (AE210 - Gray Alliance extra)

Aaron and Max Arvo discuss Epstein and some important WASPs: the Colbys, George HW Bush, and his Bush's Secretary of State—James Baker.Music: “Chrome Alligator” by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!!

Trump & Epstein: A Deep State Clown Show? (DCC94 - Audio)

Aaron and Bryce discuss the Trump's Epstein woes and the general insanity of the crumbling US Empire in early August 2025.Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter!Special thanks to:· Dana Chavarria, production· Casey Moore, graphics· Michelle Boley, animated intro· Mock Orange, music

Trump & Epstein: A Deep State Clown Show? (DCC94)

Aaron and Bryce discuss the Trump's Epstein woes and the general insanity of the crumbling US Empire in early August 2025.Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter!Special thanks to:· Dana Chavarria, production· Casey Moore, graphics· Michelle Boley, animated intro· Mock Orange, music

Deep State in Disarray – Patrick Lawrence (DCC93)

Essayist and journalist Patrick Lawrence joins us to talk about our late imperial horrors. Subscribe to The Floutist (Patrick Lawrence’s substack) and follow Patrick Lawrence on Twitter/X!Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, musicImage: Former Pre...

Deep State in Disarray – Patrick Lawrence (DCC93)

Essayist and journalist Patrick Lawrence joins us to talk about our late imperial horrors. Subscribe to The Floutist (Patrick Lawrence’s substack) and follow Patrick Lawrence on Twitter/X!Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, musicImage: Former Pre...

Office Hours #1 w/Prof. Adnan Husain: Deep Histories and Deep Politics

I appear at about the 23 minute mark. I got sidetracked and was late for the live stream. From the description:The radical academy is in session, the online university is open! Historian, scholar of religion, and analyst of contemporary global and geopolitics, esp in the Middle East and co-host of Guerrilla History pod...

State of the Exception - July 2025 (Audio)

Aaron and Bryce give the monthly update and answer patron questions!

State of the Exception - July 2025

Aaron and Bryce give the monthly update and answer patron questions!

"Deep Histories & Deep Politics" - Live Stream on Friday, Aug. 1 at 5PM Eastern!

From Adnan's tweet: "I'm excited to announce the first topic for Office Hours w/Prof Adnan Husain Fri Aug 1 5-7pmET will be "Deep Histories & Deep Politics". I'll be joined by a special guest, @Aaron_Good_, author of American Exception & host of a great podcast w/that title."

Questions?

Submit your questions in the comments for the upcoming July 2025 State of the Exception! If you submitted a question that we didn't get to last month, preface your question with something like, "Re-submitted from last month:..."

James Angleton: Clandestine Deep Statesman (AE209 - Gray Alliance extra)

Aaron and Max Arvo discuss the notable new Washington Post article finally acknowledging the CIA’s now undeniable pre-assassination relationship with patsy Lee Harvey Oswald as well as James Angleton angles!Music: “Payroll” by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!!

Deep State Narrative Collapse (DCC92 - Audio)

Aaron and Bryce discuss the late imperial insanity of mid-July 2025.Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music

Deep State Narrative Collapse (DCC92)

Aaron and Bryce discuss the late imperial insanity of mid-July 2025.Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music

MKULTRA Extended Universe (AE208 - Gray Alliance extra)

Aaron and Max Arvo discuss the MKULTRA extended universe as well as the recent JFK assassination salon in which Max and I both participated.Music: "Too Good Your Dreams Don't Come True" by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!!

USA: A Sociocidal Bonfire? – Charles Derber (DCC91 - Audio)

Charles Derber joins us to discuss his new book, Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations, and the Quest for Democracy. Charles Derber is Professor of Sociology at Boston College. He has written 26 books on politics, democracy, fascism, corporations, capitalism, climate change, war, the culture wars, and social ch...

USA: A Sociocidal Bonfire? – Charles Derber (DCC91)

Charles Derber joins us to discuss his new book, Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations, and the Quest for Democracy. Charles Derber is Professor of Sociology at Boston College. He has written 26 books on politics, democracy, fascism, corporations, capitalism, climate change, war, the culture wars, and social ch...

The Gray Alliance and JFK's Assassination (DCC90 - Audio)

This is an expanded version of the presentation I recently delivered (via Zoom) to a group of top JFK assassination researchers.

The Gray Alliance and JFK's Assassination (DCC90)

This is an expanded version of the presentation I recently delivered (via Zoom) to a group of top JFK assassination researchers.

New episodes...

Hi everyone! I have just returned from a short trip with my family. We have two episodes already recorded which we hope to get posted soon. The next one is an extended version of the presentation I gave at the recent JFK salon and it deals with Gray Alliance material. It will be out soon, but I just wanted to give ever...

State of the Exception - June 2025 (Audio)

Aaron and Bryce give an update and answer lots of patron questions!Image: Damaged buildings are seen following an Iranian missile attack on Bat Yam, occupied lands, June 15. (Photo by Reuters)

State of the Exception - June 2025

Aaron and Bryce give an update and answer lots of patron questions!Image: Damaged buildings are seen following an Iranian missile attack on Bat Yam, occupied lands, June 15. (Photo by Reuters)

AI and the Deep State – Peter Byrne (DCC89 - Audio)

Journalist Peter Byrne joins us to discuss Military AI Watch. Hosted by Project Censored, Military AI Watch “exposes the hidden forces behind the AI arms race, the corporations cashing in, and the dire consequences for global security and democracy. Based on two years of extensive research, Byrne’s reporting sheds ...

AI and the Deep State – Peter Byrne (DCC89)

Journalist Peter Byrne joins us to discuss Military AI Watch. Hosted by Project Censored, Military AI Watch “exposes the hidden forces behind the AI arms race, the corporations cashing in, and the dire consequences for global security and democracy. Based on two years of extensive research, Byrne’s reporting sheds ...

The Lansky-Teamster Syndicate and the Deep State Global Drug Connection (Gray Alliance Part 2)

Preface from the article: This article is the second part of my Gray Alliance series of articles, building on my own political science scholarship as well as the work of others—most notably Professor Peter Dale Scott. The articles serve a companion to the Gray Alliance podcast series that Max Arvo and I have released...