G. Edward Griffin needs little introduction—at 93, this author, documentary filmmaker and founder of Unfiltered Media has spent more than half a century exposing hidden power, most famously in The Creature from Jekyll Island, where he traced the secret meeting that birthed the Federal Reserve. In this episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Matt Agorist, Jason Bassler and Don Via Jr. sit down with Griffin to map the banking cartel’s century-long blueprint for control and plot how we break i...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 178
In this episode of The Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with author and truth seeker Jeffrey Hann, whose recent books The Fallacious Belief in Government and COVID-19: Short Path to ‘You’ll Own Nothing and You’ll Be Happy’ pull no punches in exposing the brutal realities of global control, technocratic overreach, and engineered tyranny. We dive deep into the AI surveillance dragnet being built around us, the implications of Trump’s war rhetoric and alignment with the militar...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 177
On this episode of The Free Thought Project podcast, Matt, Jason, and Don sit down with legendary civil liberties attorney and constitutional scholar John W. Whitehead, founder and president of The Rutherford Institute. John has been on the front lines of the battle for freedom for over four decades—fighting government overreach in courtrooms, writing more than a dozen books (including Battlefield America), and warning us about the coming surveillance state long before it was mainstream. We kick...
Jun 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 176
In this episode, Jason, Matt, and Don sit down with Matt Cormier, the researcher and creator behind HealthUncensored.com, a platform dedicated to exposing the hidden forces undermining public health — from metabolic decline and environmental toxins to medical censorship and institutional fraud. We dive deep into Matt’s current focus: the global drop in average human body temperature and what it signals about our collective health. Matt explains why this subtle shift could be a canary in the coal...
Jun 16, 2025•58 min•Ep. 174
In this enlightening episode of The Free Thought Project podcast, Jason flies solo (with Matt on vacation) for a deep-dive conversation with longtime liberty activist and Free Talk Live co-host, Mark Edge. Note: Jason's mic wasn’t working correctly for the first 17 minutes — but the insights are worth sticking around for. Mark's radio co-host and Free Talk Live co-founder, Ian Freeman, is currently serving time in federal prison for the "crime" of facilitating Bitcoin transactions — a glaring ex...
Jun 09, 2025•50 min•Ep. 173
In this special episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Aaron Day and Quinten van Welzen for a powerful and hopeful discussion about Zano, digital freedom, and the future of decentralized resistance. This episode avoids the heavy tech jargon and instead explores the human philosophy and mission behind Zano — a cryptocurrency project that’s much more than just a coin. Quinten breaks down how Zano enables private transactions, confidential assets, community market...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 172
In this week’s episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason, Matt, and Don sit down with John Kiriakou—former CIA officer turned whistleblower, best-selling author, and one of the few people ever prosecuted for exposing the U.S. government’s illegal torture program. After blowing the whistle on CIA waterboarding, John became a powerful voice for truth, transparency, and accountability in an age of state secrecy and suppression. We dive straight into the current state of the American police...
May 19, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 171
In this episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt welcome back returning guest Carey Wedler, a journalist, editor, and long-time voice for liberty and integrity in independent media. Carey is the author of the Pleasure to Burn Substack, where she dives into topics ranging from political hypocrisy and propaganda to fear psychology and decentralization—all through a lens of principled consistency. We kick off the episode by digging into Carey’s recent article she wrote for the Fr...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 170
In this explosive episode of The Free Thought Project podcast, Jason, Matt, and Don sit down with returning guest James Corbett — independent journalist, researcher, and founder of The Corbett Report. Known globally for his meticulous investigations into 9/11, technocracy, and the rise of globalist power structures, James has been producing hard-hitting alternative media content since 2007. He’s been a principled voice for truth when it was neither profitable nor popular — and he’s back with us ...
May 05, 2025•54 min•Ep. 169
In this eye-opening second appearance on The Free Thought Project Podcast, Xander Arena returns to deliver one of the most in-depth breakdowns of 9/11 Pentagon inconsistencies we’ve heard yet. Joined by Jason and Matt, Xander walks through a detailed report that challenges the official narrative — not with speculation, but with documented evidence, physics, and logic. The conversation centers around the lack of physical evidence that a commercial jet struck the Pentagon, a claim supported not on...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 168
In this episode of The Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt sit down for the fifth time with the fearless Maj Toure — founder of Black Guns Matter, activist, and unflinching defender of self-ownership and liberty. Maj has been a frontline voice in educating urban communities about firearm rights, personal responsibility, and breaking free from the mental traps set by the state. We begin by diving headfirst into the tragic and polarizing killing of Austin Metcalf, a story that has rapidly...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 167
In this mind-expanding episode of The Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Mark Gober, an author, consciousness researcher, and former investment banker who has become one of the leading voices challenging the materialist paradigm of science. Mark is the author of multiple books including An End to Upside Down Thinking and An End to Upside Down Liberty, and he hosts the podcast Where Is My Mind?, which dives deep into the frontiers of science, spirituality, and the mind. We...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 166
In this episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with award-winning journalist and best-selling author Matt Taibbi, Editor-in-Chief of Racket News, an independent investigative journalism platform exposing corruption, censorship, and abuses of power across the political spectrum. With a storied career that spans decades—from covering the financial crisis to co-authoring the Twitter Files—Taibbi has become a rare voice of integrity in modern journalism. We discuss the ...
Mar 31, 2025•58 min•Ep. 165
In this episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt are joined once again by the always insightful Tony Arterburn — a U.S. Army combat veteran, gold and silver expert, and host of the Arterburn Radio Transmission. As the owner of Wise Wolf Gold & Silver Exchange, Tony brings a rare blend of historical perspective, economic literacy, and common sense to every conversation. We kick things off by examining the recent bait-and-switch surrounding Central Bank Digital Currencies (C...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 164
Jason and Matt sit down with independent journalist and commentator James Li, known for his sharp analysis and objective take on current events. James has built a dedicated following by cutting through political narratives and exposing the bipartisan corruption that keeps the establishment in power. His work focuses on media manipulation, government overreach, and the illusions that keep people trapped in the left-right paradigm. We kick things off with the Epstein files—the long-promised, yet s...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 163
In this episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Alexandra, the founder of Just The Inserts, for a hard-hitting discussion about informed consent, Big Pharma propaganda, and the dangerous reality behind the medications millions of people take every day. Alexandra is the founder of Just The Inserts, a platform dedicated to empowering individuals with accessible, transparent information about medical choices. Alexandra shares her journey from being over-medicated i...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 162
On this episode, Matt, Jason, and Don sit down with comedian, podcaster, and truth-seeker Sam Tripoli—a veteran stand-up comic and the host of Tin Foil Hat, Broken Simulation, and Zero podcasts. Sam has spent years pulling back the curtain on the elite’s manipulation of society, the corporate press’ narrative control, and the psychological warfare used to keep the masses in line. We dive deep into how society has a tendency to follow liars and thieves, blindly trusting authority while rejecting ...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 161
Jason, Matt, and Don sit down with Dave DeCamp, news editor at Antiwar.com and one of the most well-informed voices on U.S. foreign policy and global conflict, to break down the military-industrial complex’s never-ending grip on U.S. policy. While Americans are being told that federal spending is being slashed, the war machine keeps getting fed more and more taxpayer dollars. We discuss Trump’s call for increased military spending, the illusion of small government as a smokescreen for endless wa...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 160
In this episode, Jason and Matt sit down with none other than Dan Behrman, the man who made “Taxation is Theft” his middle name. Dan is a libertarian activist, former presidential candidate, and author of Taxation Is Theft: How Politicians Rob You Blind. He’s been on a mission to expose the corrupt foundations of government coercion and break down how we can actually resist it. We kick things off by dissecting the latest moves from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and why t...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 159
In this mind-bending episode, Jason, Matt, and Don sit down with Ashton Forbes to unpack one of the most mysterious events in modern history—the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. This episode veers away from politics to engage with intense discussions about the anomalies surrounding this aviation mystery. With expert insights from researcher and content creator Ashton Forbes, prepare for a deep dive into unconventional theories, advanced technology, and the potential implications ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 158
In this episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with the talented and inspiring Grant "Prezence" Ellman, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist from Sedona, Arizona. Grant’s music and activism embody a rare blend of soulful artistry and deep philosophical reflection. Known for his dedication to truth, freedom, and love, Grant’s music challenges the status quo and spreads empowering messages that resonate with anyone seeking a better, freer world. Grant’s 202...
Jan 27, 2025•59 min•Ep. 157
In this thought-provoking episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason, Matt, and Don Via Jr. sit down with historian Dave Benner to explore the state of our political system, the cracks in the narratives, and the tools for fostering a mass awakening. Dave Benner is a historian, author, and contributor to platforms like The Tenth Amendment Center, Mises Institute, and the Abbeville Institute. He has penned books such as Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism, Compact of the Republic: The L...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 156
In this thought-provoking episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with James Maskell, a trailblazer in the world of functional and integrative medicine. James has spent over a decade challenging the status quo in the healthcare industry and pushing for a system that prioritizes wellness, prevention, and personalized care over the profit-driven treatment of symptoms. James is the founder of the Functional Forum—the world’s largest integrative medicine conference—and t...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 154
In this final episode of the year for The Free Thought Project Podcast, hosts Jason and Matt sit down once again with Aaron Day, a fearless advocate for freedom, sound money, and individual sovereignty. Aaron is an entrepreneur, author, and political activist with over 25 years of experience in fighting government overreach. As the author of The Final Countdown: Crypto, Gold, and the Anarcho-Capitalist Revolution, Aaron has spent his career championing decentralized systems, parallel networks, a...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 153
In this episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, we dive into the "Trump Savior Syndrome" and its impact on the liberty movement. We discuss whether Kamala Harris would have been a better catalyst for dissent and momentum, and how the movement has shifted to cheerleading for the Federal government. We also discuss Chase Oliver's interactions with the Libertarian Party and large liberty influencers, his adherence to his ideology, and how his views were perceived in light of his sexual orienta...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 151
In this engaging episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, hosts Jason Bassler and Don Via Jr. embark on a thought-provoking discussion centered around the evolving dynamics within the Libertarian movement. As they navigate through the complexities of libertarian principles, they engage with Jeremiah Harding to explore the contentious issue of aligning with right-wing figures like Donald Trump. The conversation delves into the pragmatic versus principled approach within libertarian circles, e...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 150
This week on The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Matt Orfalea, a filmmaker, journalist, and content creator whose story of resilience in the face of censorship is inspiring. Known for his hard-hitting, truth-focused videos, Matt rose to prominence during Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns, producing viral content that caught the attention of millions. However, his success also made him a target. YouTube and other Big Tech platforms took aim at Matt, censoring his c...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 149
In this episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt welcome Tony Arterburn, a veteran of three foreign wars, an expert on precious metals, and the owner of Wise Wolf Gold & Silver. With a unique background spanning military service and a deep dive into the world of finance, Tony has become a trusted voice on topics at the intersection of politics, history, and economics. As you'll see during the show, Tony is passionate about exposing the hidden agendas that shape our world a...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 148
In this heartfelt episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt welcome back Dayna Martin for an enlightening and deeply personal conversation on peaceful parenting and the potential it has to transform society. Dayna Martin is a renowned advocate of unschooling and peaceful parenting, a philosophy she has championed for over a decade. Through her books, speaking engagements, and coaching, Dayna has inspired countless families to embrace a more compassionate, respectful approach to...
Nov 11, 2024•57 min•Ep. 147
In this powerful episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt welcome back their friend Mark Weinstein, founder of MeWe, for his second appearance on the show. Mark is a true pioneer in the social networking space, having founded MeWe with the vision of creating a privacy-first, ad-free social media platform that empowers users. While he's no longer at the helm of MeWe, his dedication to revolutionizing how we use social media continues to shape his work. This time around, we dive...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 146
