In my latest podcast episode, I had former Congressman Denver Riggleman on to discuss the ongoing threats of Russian interference in the 2024 presidential election. Some key takeaways: Alexander Smirnov, a Russian intelligence asset, was the main source behind false allegations about Hunter Biden taking bribes. This shows how Russian disinformation can infiltrate partisan investigations. An FBI whistleblower has claimed confidential informants were used to spread disinformation about the Bidens ...
Feb 23, 2024•53 min
This episode of the Narativ podcast focuses on the breaking news that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been murdered, presumably by Vladimir Putin. Navalny's widow, Yuliya Navalnaya, spoke at the Munich Security Conference shortly after his death, calling for Putin and his regime to face justice. Key Topics Discussed: Yuliya Navalnaya's emotional speech at the Munich Security Conference, saying Putin should be punished for Navalny's murder Putin's obsession with interfering in US pol...
Feb 17, 2024•37 min
Tristan Snell, former Assistant Attorney General for New York State, discusses various legal cases linked to ex-president Donald Trump, primarily the one concerning Trump's election interference and the possible impacts on the forthcoming election. Eagerly awaited cases may not be decided upon until after Election Day. Hence, the voters could be voting without knowing the truth about Trump. Snell shares his comprehensive analysis of how the justice system's delay strategies and cable news also p...
Feb 03, 2024•42 min
Over 300 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation have been introduced in state legislatures across the country so far this year, in what advocates are calling an unprecedented assault on transgender rights. The majority of bills specifically target transgender individuals, ranging from healthcare restrictions to limits on school sports participation. The volume has skyrocketed compared to previous years, with 2023 on track to exceed 2022's record number of anti-trans bills. “This is not regular politic...
Jan 28, 2024•41 min
This episode revisits one of the most impactful exposés we’ve ever done on The Narativ – confirming Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s industrial-scale blackmail operation as assets of Israeli and Russian intelligence. The goal was the mass compromise of American politicians and public figures to control narratives and policies for Israel and Russia’s benefit. Analysis of Epstein’s flight logs underlines the central role of both countries, with 11 flights each recorded to Moscow/St. Petersb...
Jan 14, 2024•48 min
Exclusive: Two MPS charged with high treason in Ukraine; Hunter laptop was really data distributed by Giuliani and Bannon, and Mike Johnson's Russian benefactor is Putin's arms supplier. The impeachment proceedings against President Biden that are now ramping up in the House have an alarming origin story - a network of Russian spies. Over the last several years, Russian intelligence agencies like the GRU have been working diligently behind the scenes to craft a narrative about supposed Biden fam...
Dec 08, 2023•20 min
This podcast episode originally aired May 3 2022, the same day as the leak of a controversial Supreme Court opinion that indicated Roe v. Wade would soon be overturned. Before Leonard Leo was a household name, he was on Narativ’s radar and he became the main focus of our coverage the day a Supreme Court opinion leak about Roe v. Wade would be overturned, eliminating federal abortion rights protections. Eric Garland was my guest that day. We discussed the implications of this bombshell and delve ...
Dec 06, 2023•27 min
Secretary of State Antony Blinken quietly slipped into Israel on Thursday for meetings in Ramallah and Jerusalem to further a bold proposal that may result in a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Blinken believes the ongoing hostage releases and ceasefire talks provide a diplomatic opening for a long-lasting peace. Blinken outlined his proposal in a speech Thursday night. Israel must improve the lives of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza “in immediate, tangible ways.” Israel must ...
Dec 02, 2023•35 min
BREAKING: The House will hold a third vote this week to expel Congressman George Santos in the wake of a damning ethics report accusing him of brazen fraud and theft. Santos remains defiant, saying: "If they want to send me home...God bless their hearts." Tonight, we unpack the shadowy world of George Santos. This episode has been digitally re-edited and remastered. ___________________ SUPPORT NARATIV: JOIN AT PATREON.COM/NARATIV There are many red flags that Santos could be a foreign spy. His l...
Nov 29, 2023•24 min
Attorney John Anthony Castro is on a bold mission that could rock American politics - using an obscure constitutional clause to legally disqualify Donald Trump from running for president in 2024. Castro's ingenious strategy centers on the 14th Amendment's anti-insurrection section, which bars anyone involved in rebellion against the U.S. from holding office. His argument: Trump's role in inciting the January 6th Capitol attack crosses that line. But this unprecedented legal gambit faces major hu...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Originally Aired: November 6 This episode has been digitally remastered in high definition and completely re-edited to enhance the viewer experience. Our valued patrons are receiving a 7-day early release of this content as an added value for supporting Narativ's productions. Thank you! This episode focuses on exploring the rising influence of Christian nationalism in America and its potential connection to China. The hosts discuss the relationships of key figures such as Ivanka Trump, Wendy Den...
Nov 14, 2023•45 min
Speaker Mike Johnson has concerning connections to Russia that raise national security questions as he pushes for President Biden's impeachment. Johnson has long received donations from American Ethane, a company run by two Russians with direct Kremlin ties. American Ethane bankrolled Johnson for years to grease the wheels on getting approval for a proposed ethane terminal in Louisiana. Interestingly, while the firm is Russian-owned and named American Ethane, the exports were all destined for Ch...
Nov 10, 2023•13 min
She is one of Israel’s leading political commentators and her interview was as poignant as it was politically prescient. Thank you, Tal.Shalev (no relation) of Walla! News, Please follow her work @talshalev1 In this episode, chief political correspondent Tal Shalev provides a sobering view from Tel Aviv on the crisis in Israel and Gaza. She explains how the October 7th attacks inflicted severe trauma on Israelis, leaving the country grief-stricken and insecure. Shalev discusses the deteriorating...
Nov 03, 2023•38 min
In this episode, former GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman joins to discuss the concerning election of far-right Republican Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Riggleman explains how Johnson's extreme views and embrace of election conspiracy theories pose a real "danger to democracy" given his position third in line to the presidency. Riggleman provides background on Johnson's surprise victory for Speaker, noting his "far, far, far right" stances and record promoting election fraud claims and QA...
Oct 26, 2023•47 min
As Israel. amasses 300,000 troops as it readies a ground invasion on Gaza, President Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office on his return from his shuttle diplomacy to the region. We'll enter the war room as President Biden urges Israeli leaders to de-escalate tensions. We'll examine the complex dynamics shaping relations between the US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia through Rick Petree's grounded analysis. We'll consider the risks of a potential ground invasion and its impact on oil prices ...
Oct 20, 2023•40 min
The carnage unfurling in Gaza and Israel is an ugly testament to the strategic shortsightedness of the Abraham Accords. We're peeling back the layers on this conflict, spotlighting the catastrophic events that have led to the boiling fury felt by Israelis towards their government. From the chilling tales of survivors from the Supernova Music Festival attack to the brutal mass murders and beheadings, we explore how they have been instrumental in shaping public sentiment and Prime Minister Netanya...
Oct 13, 2023•33 min
American politics is never short of drama; this episode is a testament to that. We're starting with a political thriller - the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. His replacement could be Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise, or Kevin Hearn. Or it could be a plot twist like no other - Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries as a Unity Speaker. This upheaval of leadership and the potential for a coalition government could change the face of the Republic. But wait, there's more! We're also diving into ...
Oct 08, 2023•28 min
Today, we embark on a journey into the heart of the Proud Boys saga, dissecting the seismic sentencing of their leader, Enrique Tarrio. We're joined by independent reporter Brandi Buchman (@Brandi_Buchman), who provides an in-depth look into the courtroom drama, Tarrio's remorse, and the impact of a mother's plea for mercy. We peel away the layers of Tarrio's character and question the future of the Proud Boys in the wake of this 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy. ------------- Narativ i...
Sep 27, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Rupert Murdoch’s Australian newspapers hit the streets on Friday morning without the news that the media mogul was stepping down and his son Lachlan would become sole chair of News Corp and Fox Corp. The news was broken – after the print deadline in Australia – by one of Murdoch’s US mastheads, the Wall Street Journal. This episode of Narativ is from the Narativ archive - Part 1 of Spy Murdoch: The Story Rupert Murdoch Doesn't Want You to Know about the Beginnings of Fox News. My guest is Pulitz...
Sep 22, 2023•34 min
Hunter Biden's indictment isn't just a political chess piece - it's an intricate cog in the machine, gunning for President Biden's second term. We're tearing into the whirlwind of allegations, media responses, and the plot twists emanating from the White House. We're also shedding some light on the role of FBI counterintelligence agent Jonathan Buma and his whistleblower complaint, suggesting a narrative you may not be hearing: allegations against the Bidens might be part of a Russian and Chines...
Sep 16, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Trump, the proverbial Trojan horse for global adversaries, remains a daunting threat to our democracy. Brace yourself for an intense journey as we delve into his dark machinations - from the shocking revelations about Enrique Tarrio's 22-year sentence for his role in the January 6th assault on the US Capitol to the unnerving investigations against Roger Stone and Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress. The chilling reality of Trump's alliance with world adversaries, hell-bent on world domination, ...
Sep 08, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 1
As we ramp up to the new season, three episodes from the archives about RUDY GIULIANI. This content has been re-edited and digitally remastered, previously exclusive to premium members. If you want to see or hear more content like this, join narativ on Patreon or YouTube.. Step into the gritty world of 1980s New York City, where mob families claimed dominion over the streets. We're ripping back the curtain to reveal an era of unbounded criminality and the consequential crackdown led by US Attorn...
Sep 05, 2023•17 min
As we ramp up to the new season, three episodes from the archives about RUDY GIULIANI. This content has been re-edited and digitally remastered, previously exclusive to premium members. If you want to see or hear more content like this, join narativ on Patreon or YouTube. Listen in as we untangle the complex web of connections between Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine. Discover the ins and outs of Giuliani's relationships with Russian oligarchs and how they shaped the U.S....
Sep 05, 2023•22 min
--------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- Prepare yourself for a journey into a world of shadowy alliances and high-stakes oil control as we uncover the unexpected marriage between Anastasia Fuchs, daughter of Pavel Fuchs, a Russia-linked tycoon, and Masoud Abdul Hafiz, whose roots trace back to the Gaddafi regime. This matrimonial alliance, we suspect, could be a convoluted conduit for a vast network of money, alliances, and oil at the heart of Libya's ongoing civil war. We dig deep into the intricat...
Sep 05, 2023•20 min
Zev Shalev takes in the spectacle of Donald Trump’s surrender in Atlanta and uncovers the real threats lurking behind Trump’s razzle-dazzle. It was made possible by Narativ’s patrons. Join today and empower content that changes the narrative. Patreon.com/narativ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In this special edition, we navigate the remarkable events culminating in Georgia's RICO indictment of former president Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants. Listen in as we unpack the consequences of this high-profile case and why it differs from the three other times he's been indicted. We'll reveal why this case carries significant implications for our democracy. Join us as we dissect the curious timing of these events, their potential influence on the upcoming elections, and how this narrative ...
Aug 24, 2023•9 min
Brace yourself - the dystopian prospect of a President found guilty of a crime, yet reelected, is no longer an implausible scenario. We're here to sift through the heavy implications of the US Department of Justice's criminal indictment against Donald Trump. The first segment of our gripping expose shines a stark light on the audacity of graft that sews the GOP to foreign governments and affluent individuals. Amidst this labyrinth of power and influence, we pay tribute to the real-life heroes, t...
Aug 02, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this compelling episode, we examine the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6th attempted coup. Legal analysts and sources suggest that special counsel Jack Smith may be preparing to charge Trump with seditious conspiracy. ---------------- Did you know you could fund Natativ’s groundbreaking independent journalism for the cost of a coffee every month? A cost-effective way to defend democracy that works. From $5 a month at Patreon.com/narati...
Jun 23, 2023•31 min
History has been made as former US President Donald Trump faces arrest for espionage in a Miami courthouse. _______________ TRY PODIUM - THE AI TOOL FOR PODCASTERS AND SUPPORT NARATIV- GET 3 FREE HOURS AND 50% OFF BY USING THIS URL : https://www.hello.podium.page?via=zev _______________ In this special edition of Narativ, we tackle the implications of this unprecedented event and the public's reaction, while delving into the nitty-gritty of the case, from Trump's no-cash bond to the restrictions...
Jun 14, 2023•48 min
Join host Zev Shalev as he dives deep into the recently released Durham Report, dissecting special counsel John Durham's inquiry into the FBI's investigation into Donald Trump in 2016. Discover the shocking findings on the influence of foreign money, primarily from Saudi Arabia, on U.S. elections and the potential implications for democracy. Learn about the FBI's mishandling of the investigation into Trump, including their confirmation bias, which led them to proceed with the probe despite a lac...
May 28, 2023•41 min
