You are listening to a 25 minute preview of our bonus episode: The Temple of Solomon, Hiram Abiff & the Freemasonic Origin Story of the United States Pt 1 of 3 Robbie Martin delivers an epic 4-hour long episode of Media Roots Radio going over the Freemasonic origin story of the United States of America. Starting with the legend of King Solomon and Solomon's Temple and how it serves as the foundation of Freemasonic occultism, Robbie then examines how Enlightenment era and Royal Society of Lon...
Aug 01, 2020•28 min
Abby and Robbie Martin talk about the life and legacy of the late Michael Brooks, and what his work meant to them. From cutting critiques of the Intellectual Dark Web to hilarious political impressions to the notion of true internationalism, we all have a lot to learn from Michael Brooks. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio FOLLOW // twitter.com/AbbyMartin // twitter.com/FluorescentGrey
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Robbie Martin goes solo on this episode of Media Roots Radio to discuss a wide range of issues and stories that slipped through the cracks on earlier episodes, delving into General Flynn's QAnon oath, Freudian projections of 'classical liberals' like Tim Pool who constantly obsess over what they see as an impending civil war, Tucker Carlson's head writer being fired over comments on a web forum and how his program acts as a pipeline for neocon war propaganda about China. Robbie concludes by goin...
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 34 min
While Abby is still on break, Robbie Martin brings onto the podcast activist and journalist Eugene Puryear to discuss the many contradictions intertwined in the ongoing debate about race solidarity and the Black Lives Matter movement. Eugene separates the cynical corporate 'solidarity' from its revolutionary core and examines how elites have seized on the concept of 'cancel culture' to play victim. In the second half of the episode, Eugene breaks down the history of white supremacy in American p...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 52 min
Robbie goes through his Top 10 Political Films Based on True Events, Top 5 Political War Films & remaining countdown of his favorite political scifi/horror films in Part 2 of Robbie's favorite political film list. A bonus Media Roots Radio episode for Patrons only (now unlocked! originally released July 2019) Warning: Spoilers throughout You can get access to all the locked Media Roots Radio bonus episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber for as little as $5 a month : www.patreon.com/mediaro...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Robbie goes through his Top 10 Political Satires, Top 10 Political Thrillers & Top 15 Political Scifi/Horror in this Part 1 of Robbie's favorite political film list. A bonus Media Roots Radio episode for Patrons only (now unlocked! originally released July 2019) Warning: Spoilers throughout You can get access to all the locked Media Roots Radio bonus episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber for as little as $5 a month : www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 37 min
[Preview of Media Roots Radio Patreon exclusive] When We Go 1 We Go All into a gigantic satanic panic psyop that may or may not be managed by US intelligence services. Robbie Martin continues his deep dive into the conspiracy theory movement and anonymous figure known as 'QAnon' in Part 2 of this special Media Roots podcast, and concludes the episode with audience questions and answers. You can get access to the full 2 hour episode by becoming a Patreon subscriber of Media Roots Radio for as lit...
Jul 01, 2020•15 min
Robbie Martin's long-awaited QAnon episode of Media Roots Radio is finally here! This episode is in 2-parts, the 2nd part titled 'WWG1WGA Along with a Psyop, QAnon’s Grasp on the ‘Woke’ Empire Baby Mind & Weaponizing Satanic Panic' is now unlocked: https://bit.ly/3xiAWcx Part 1: The Origins of QAnon, Follow the White Rabbit Into a Deeper Layer of the MAGA cult delves into the chronology of how the Podesta e-mail leaks eventually led to what we now as the anonymous self labeled 'patriot' Qano...
Jun 30, 2020•2 hr 9 min
Danny Haiphong of Black Agenda Report joins Robbie Martin for an in-depth discussion about COVID-19 showing the US empire in decline, revealing an ugly undercurrent of anti-Chinese xenophobia that has exploded exponentially. In the second half, Danny talks about how Black Lives Matter could merge with other leftist issues movements like anti-imperialism and the class struggle, and how leftists can effectively oppose Trump without resembling the neoliberal press that thrives on sensationalizing e...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Media Roots Radio welcomes to the podcast (again!) Leslie Lee, the co-host of the Struggle Session podcast. While Abby is on break, Robbie Martin and Leslie discuss the intricacies of the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter protests, the merits of putting fear into the hearts of the elites and how the mainstream media is seemingly acquiescent to the protests as long as they are 'very very very peaceful'. twitter.com/fluorescentgrey twitter.com/leslieleeiii Struggle Session Podcast: soundcloud.c...
Jun 13, 2020•2 hr 27 min
Preview clip of the Patreon exclusive Media Roots Radio episode with Abby & Robbie Martin that you can access for as little as $5 as a month: https://www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio Abby and Robbie talk about how surreal and long the Covid-19 pandemic feels and move onto the disturbing incident of a woman in NYC threatening death by cop on an African American bird watcher. They also discuss Trump's Hydroxychloroquine announcement and how bizarre it is that so many of his supporters act like ...
May 28, 2020•17 min
Abby and Robbie Martin bring standup comedian, political activist and host of Redacted Tonight, Lee Camp, on Media Roots Radio to discuss his new book 'Bullet Points and Punch Lines'. The conversation starts with how we're all coping during the COVID-19 pandemic but then shifts to the domestic civil liberties consequences and quality of life Americans will be facing moving forward. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www....
May 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Abby and Robbie Martin talk about the latest pandemic news, the viral conspiracy video Plandemic and how the dominant narratives about COVID all seem to absolve Trump. They then discuss the botched coup attempt on Venezuela that resembles a dollar store Bay of Pigs operation launched by mercenary group Silvercorp. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio FOLLOW // twitter.com/AbbyMartin // twitt...
May 16, 2020•1 hr 47 min
Robbie Martin speaks to investigative journalist and writer Whitney Webb about her incredible in-depth new series about a group of sketchy individuals who weave a thread of anthrax, bio-terror fear mongering and 'pandemic preparedness' through the Bush Sr, Clinton, George W Bush administration and now the Trump administration. They discuss how these individuals like Robert Kadlec not only profit off of the threat of bio-terror but that they also have bizarre and inexplicable connections to the a...
May 16, 2020•1 hr 47 min
Abby and Robbie Martin speak to Ian Goodrum of China Daily. During the course of their conversation they cover a whole range of issues frequently raised in the US like the 'social credit system', 5G, the COVID-19 lab leak theories and draconian surveillance. Ian also explains why he believes the hostilities between the United States have been growing, based largely on ruling class profit motivations, Obama's 'Asia pivot' and Trump's trade war. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, p...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Abby and Robbie discuss the latest COVID-19 updates in the USA's sacrifice zone while the empire exploits the pandemic to push for more war, Trump's bizarre behavior and cartoon fascism, Tulsi's endorsement of Biden, analysis about why Biden beat Bernie and where the left can go from here. US Empire Exploits COVID-19 For More War: https://bit.ly/2Kd1ODl PSL Forum After Bernie Resignation: https://bit.ly/2xpVGVH Strike Wave to General Strike: https://bit.ly/34IW1ii Thanks for listening! If you en...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 56 min
Robbie Martin breaks down how key neocon figures like Frank Gaffney, Gordon Chang, and James Woolsey from the Committee on the Present Danger: China have taken advantage of the fear in the wake of COVID-19, and how this think tank has a symbiotic relationship with certain GOP elected officials like Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Tom Cotton and Trump administration insiders in spreading and pushing anti-Chinese paranoia and propaganda. The history of The Committee on the Present Danger is also explained,...
Apr 04, 2020•2 hr 39 min
Robbie Martin gives a comprehensive breakdown of the anti-China propaganda building from the establishment media and neocon circuit over the last four years, all part of the US empire's Asia pivot and Cold War 3.0 against China. He then calls out the players and think tanks behind this ramp-up in the wake of COVID-19. Listen to part two here: http://bit.ly/2xMNf6F Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediar...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Abby and Robbie discuss the latest updates with COVID-19, how US capitalism is exceptional in all the worst ways to deal with the pandemic and is effectively making the country into one giant corporate sacrifice zone. Abroad, the empire is exploiting the crisis to ramp up militarism and export death, while its so-called enemy states show true leadership and international solidarity. Autonomous Aid Groups: https://bit.ly/3dJ6oXJ Senate Intelligence chair sold stocks after coronavirus briefings: h...
Mar 28, 2020•2 hr
Episode recorded the evening of Wednesday March 12th, 2020. Some information is slightly outdated. Robbie Martin and Emma Fiala discuss the latest updates about coronavirus (COVID-19) from around the world, the staggering predictions here in the US, the potential loss of civil liberties and what people can do to reasonably prepare for the worst. Intro song is Wake - Ysrm from: https://nebleena.bandcamp.com/album/literal-oasis
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 37 min
Abby and Robbie talk about the latest primary headlines, including the New Hampshire blowout and candidates pledging to usurp the nomination from Bernie at a contested convention. They then break down the entire corrupt history of Republican billionaire Mike Bloomberg: support for Bush's War on Terror, draconian surveillance program against Muslims, legacy of sexism, racism and right-wing beliefs, and his unprecedented multi-billion dollar attempt to spoil the 2020 presidential election. Thanks ...
Feb 29, 2020•2 hr 1 min
Abby and Robbie talk to queer anti-imperialist activist Ryan Wentz about the concept of pinkwashing, homonationalism, brand Israel and how it evolved to whitewash Israel's apartheid state. He also discusses how identity politics and LGBTQ rights are tokenized and exploited by US empire, as well as the campaign 'Gays Against Mayor Pete'—why Buttigieg's policies would disproportionately impact gay, trans and other marginalized identities. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please c...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Robbie interviews Abby Martin about her historic free speech lawsuit challenging Georgia's anti-BDS law. They discuss why she decided to take legal action, the hypocrisy surrounding the "free speech" debate, and what threat these laws pose to Americans. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio Intro & outro song by Identity Theft // https://identitytheft.bandcamp.com/ FOLLOW // twitter.com/A...
Feb 18, 2020•50 min
Abby and Robbie break down the ongoing catastrophe of the Iowa caucus, the media coordination to undermine Bernie Sanders and boost Pete Buttigieg, Trump's surreal State of the Union and how Rush Limbaugh is a neocon monster who has done grave damage to the country and the world. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio FOLLOW // twitter.com/AbbyMartin // twitter.com/FluorescentGrey MUSIC // "Ou...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 46 min
Robbie is joined on Media Roots Radio by Nellie McKay, Broadway performer, actress, song-writer musician and political activist involved in a multitude of humanitarian and animal rights issues. Nellie's most recent album is called 'Bagatelles' and she has most recently starred in the Ethan Coen stage play 'A Play is a Poem'. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio FOLLOW // twitter.com/AbbyMart...
Feb 01, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Abby and Robbie Martin interview journalist Yasha Levine about his new project that explores the US empire's weaponization of nationalism and immigrant communities on Media Roots Radio. Check out Yasha Levine's series at https://yasha.substack.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio FOLLOW // twitter.com/AbbyMartin // twitter.com/FluorescentGrey
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 40 min
In this urgent edition of Media Roots Radio, Abby and Robbie are joined by Iraq war veteran Mike Prysner to talk about the Trump administration's unprecedented act of war with the brazen assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. In the second half of the episode, Abby and Robbie harcken back to the George W. Bush administration's propaganda war drive against Iran during the height of the Iraq War. Do everything you can to shut down this potential war and oppose the US empire's death cult...
Jan 08, 2020•2 hr 10 min
Abby and Robbie wrap up 2019 by talking about the UK election, Trump's executive order criminalizing anti-Zionism, corporate media smears against Cenk Uygur, updates with all the 2020 candidates, and the argument for impeachment on Media Roots Radio. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio FOLLOW // twitter.com/AbbyMartin // twitter.com/FluorescentGrey
Dec 31, 2019•2 hr 18 min
Abby and Robbie Martin discuss the ongoing saga of California private power company PG&E and how they held two million California customers hostage by deliberately turning off their power to avoid liability costs for potential wild fires during high wind events. Robbie personally had his power shut off for 48 hours at a time by PG&E in October and November, and talks about his own experience and realizations. PG&E's long history of criminal acts and being responsible for massive deat...
Dec 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Tom Secker of Spyculture joins Robbie Martin to discuss American electoral political shenanigans in the first hour. In the second hour Tom shares his thorough research about the Amazon series 'Jack Ryan', Tom Clancy and the slippery relationship between the CIA and the Jack Ryan character over time. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio FOLLOW // twitter.com/AbbyMartin // twitter.com/Fluoresc...
Dec 18, 2019•2 hr 2 min