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CIA Veterans and the Deep State – John Kiriakou and Barry Eisler (AE219 - Audio)
Aaron is joined by two CIA veterans—John Kiriakou and Barry Eisler—to discuss the late imperial mania of the US deep state. John Kiriakou is the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on the agency’s illegal torture program. Barry Eisler is also a former CIA officer and a bestselling novelist. His newest book is The System.Check out:Substack: Loud & Clear with John KiriakouDeep Focus with John KiriakouThe DeProgram ShowBarry Eisler’s websiteBarry’s SubstackSpecial thanks to:Dana Chava...
CIA Veterans and the Deep State – John Kiriakou and Barry Eisler (AE219)
Aaron is joined by two CIA veterans—John Kiriakou and Barry Eisler—to discuss the late imperial mania of the US deep state. John Kiriakou is the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on the agency’s illegal torture program. Barry Eisler is also a former CIA officer and a bestselling novelist. His newest book is The System.Check out:Substack: Loud & Clear with John KiriakouDeep Focus with John KiriakouThe DeProgram ShowBarry Eisler’s websiteBarry’s SubstackSpecial thanks to:Dana Chava...
Terms of Servitude - Omar Zahzah (AE218 - Audio)
Aaron is joined by Omar Zahzah, the author of Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital/Settler-Colonialism in the Palestinian Liberation Struggle. Omar Zahzah is a writer, poet, artist, musician, freelance journalist, and Assistant Professor of Arab, Muslim, Ethnicities and Diasporas (AMED) Studies in the Department of Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University. An organizer for Palestinian liberation for over ten years, Omar is the former Education and Advocac...
Terms of Servitude - Omar Zahzah (AE218)
Aaron is joined by Omar Zahzah, the author of Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital/Settler-Colonialism in the Palestinian Liberation Struggle. Omar Zahzah is a writer, poet, artist, musician, freelance journalist, and Assistant Professor of Arab, Muslim, Ethnicities and Diasporas (AMED) Studies in the Department of Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University. An organizer for Palestinian liberation for over ten years, Omar is the former Education and Advocac...
JFK, Dallas, and the Gray Alliance (AE217)
Aaron and Max Arvo discuss various aspects of the Gray Alliance, including a special focus on the presidency of John F. Kennedy and, of course, his assassination. Follow and support Max Arvo on Substack!Music: “Growing Crooked” by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!!
State of the Exception - October 2025 (Audio)
Aaron, Bryce, and Tonery give updates and answer questions!
State of the Exception - October 2025 (Video)
Aaron, Bryce, and Tonery give updates and answer questions!
Questions for October 2025 Zoom!
Time to submit! Your questions...in the comment section below!
Late Imperial Roadtripping – Sarah Kendzior (AE216 - Audio)
Sarah Kendzior joins us to talk about the central topic of her writing in recent years—the collapse of US politics and society. Sarah’s latest book is The Last American Road Trip. Sarah is the author of They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent. She is also the author of Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America and The View from Flyover Country: Dispatches from the Forgotten America.Check out Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter on Substa...
Late Imperial Roadtripping – Sarah Kendzior (AE216)
Sarah Kendzior joins us to talk about the central topic of her writing in recent years—the collapse of US politics and society. Sarah’s latest book is The Last American Road Trip. Sarah is the author of They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent. She is also the author of Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America and The View from Flyover Country: Dispatches from the Forgotten America.Check out Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter on Substa...
A Zionist Role in the JFK Assassination? (AE215 - Audio)
Jim DeBrosse and Asa Winstanley join us to discuss Jim’s new article, “Israel was part of the conspiracy to kill JFK.” Jim DeBrosse (PhD) is a veteran journalist, retired assistant professor of journalism, and the author of See No Evil: The JFK Assassination and the US Media. Asa Winstanley provided additional research Jim’s article. Asa is an investigative journalist who lives in London. He is an associate editor of The Electronic Intifadaand co-host of The Electronic Intifada Podcast. ...
A Zionist Role in the JFK Assassination? (AE215)
Jim DeBrosse and Asa Winstanley join us to discuss Jim’s new article, “Israel was part of the conspiracy to kill JFK.” Jim DeBrosse (PhD) is a veteran journalist, retired assistant professor of journalism, and the author of See No Evil: The JFK Assassination and the US Media. Asa Winstanley provided additional research Jim’s article. Asa is an investigative journalist who lives in London. He is an associate editor of The Electronic Intifadaand co-host of The Electronic Intifada Podcast. ...
Settler Madness – Cara MariAnna (AE214 - Audio)
Cara MariAnna joins us to discuss Zionist atrocities in Palestine, specifically in the West Bank. Cara is an independent journalist and activist. Follow and support her work on her Substack page, Winter Wheat!Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
Settler Madness – Cara MariAnna (AE214 - Video)
Cara MariAnna joins us to discuss Zionist atrocities in Palestine, specifically in the West Bank. Cara is an independent journalist and activist. Follow and support her work on her Substack page, Winter Wheat!Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
State of the Exception - September 2025 (Audio)
Aaron, Bryce, and Tonery deliver the monthly update and answer as many questions as they can!
State of the Exception - September 2025 (Video)
Aaron, Bryce, and Tonery deliver the monthly update and answer as many questions as they can!
Questions for September 2025 Zoom?
Put them in the comments. If it is a repeat from last month, put that at the beginning and we will do our best to make sure we respond to it!
Tucker Carlson’s Limited 9/11 Hangout - Sibel Edmonds (AE213)
Aaron is joined by Sibel Edmonds—an extremely important FBI whistleblower. Thanks to the Bush administration’s assertion of the state secrets privilege, Edmonds is the most gagged woman in US political history. She was the recipient of the 2006 PEN/Newman’s Own First Amendment Award. Edmonds is also the author of two acclaimed books: Classified Woman: The Sibel Edmonds Story and The Lone Gladio, a political spy thriller.You can support Sibel Edmonds on Patreon!Special thanks to:Dana Chavar...
The Fort Bragg Cartel – Seth Harp (AE212)
Journalist Seth Harp joins us to discuss The Fort Bragg Cartel, his trailblazing new book on the endemic drug abuse, murder, mayhem, narcotics trafficking, and legal immunity of the US Special Forces milieu centered at Fort Bragg. The Fort Brag Cartel is currently being adapted into a series for HBO.Special thanks to:· Dana Chavarria, production· Casey Moore, graphics· Michelle Boley, animated intro· Mock Orange, music
The Fort Bragg Cartel - Seth Harp (AE212)
Journalist Seth Harp joins us to discuss The Fort Bragg Cartel, his trailblazing new book on the endemic drug abuse, murder, mayhem, narcotics trafficking, and legal immunity of the US Special Forces milieu centered at Fort Bragg. The Fort Brag Cartel is currently being adapted into a series for HBO.Special thanks to:· Dana Chavarria, production· Casey Moore, graphics· Michelle Boley, animated intro· Mock Orange, music
Israel, Kirk, 9/11: Years of Lead (DCC98 - Audio)
Aaron and Bryce are joined by Tonery Rogers, a PhD student of history, to discuss the recent 9/11 conference in D.C. which they all attended.Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter!Special thanks to:· Dana Chavarria, production· Casey Moore, graphics· Michelle Boley, animated intro· Mock Orange, music
Israel, Kirk, 9/11: Years of Lead (DCC98)
Aaron and Bryce are joined by Tonery Rogers, a PhD student of history, to discuss the recent 9/11 conference in D.C. which they all attended.Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter!Special thanks to:· Dana Chavarria, production· Casey Moore, graphics· Michelle Boley, animated intro· Mock Orange, music
Turning the Tide: 9/11 Justice in 2025 - My Presentation
Here it is! I planned this pretty poorly so I had to skip over a lot of material. I plan to present the rest of the material somewhere...perhaps with Piers and Ted. I do think that I got to the heart of some very important historical background to 9/11. Specifically: I described the corruption at the pinnacle of power that the accommodation of the National Crime Syndicate represented.
Who's the Boss? (AE211)
Aaron and Max Arvo discuss bizarre apparent war over the Gray Alliance--a crucial part of the obscure context behind Watergate.Music: “The End of the World” by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!!
Can We Avoid Nuclear Doomsday? - Peter Kuznick (DCC97)
Peter Kuznick returns to discuss the the specter of nuclear war and the prospects for peace. Peter Kuznick is Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University. The author of numerous books and articles, Kuznick is perhaps most notably the co-creator—with Oliver Stone—of The Untold History of the United States. It is a 12-part documentary series that first played on Showtime, and there’s also an excellent book version, now in its second edition.Speci...
Can We Avoid Nuclear Doomsday?- Peter Kuznick (DCC97 - Audio)
Peter Kuznick returns to discuss the the specter of nuclear war and the prospects for peace. Peter Kuznick is Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University. The author of numerous books and articles, Kuznick is perhaps most notably the co-creator—with Oliver Stone—of The Untold History of the United States. It is a 12-part documentary series that first played on Showtime, and there’s also an excellent book version, now in its second edition.Speci...
State of the Exception - August 2025 (Audio)
Aaron and Bryce deliver the monthly update and answer the People's Questions!
State of the Exception - August 2025 (Video)
Aaron and Bryce deliver the monthly update and answer the People's Questions!
Questions for August 2025 Zoom
Please submit your questions in the comments for the upcoming August 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:..."
The US or Zionism: Who’s In Charge? Lawrence Wilkerson & Gary Vogler (DCC96 - Audio)
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 served as the senior oil advisor to General Jay Gardner and Paul Bremer after the 2003 Iraq War. Vogler is also the author of the very important book, Israel, Winner of the 2003 Iraq O...
