We examine the rise of mobile gambling in America, the push to legalize sports betting, big data's drive to create infinite markets, and the digital superstorm of machine-engineered psychosis.
After the Cold War, NATO needed to reinvent itself politically for the post-Soviet world. For the final installment of our three-part series, we welcome back Ben Howard to talk through the collapse of the USSR, the rise and fall of the Partnership for Peace, and NATO interventions from Yugoslavia to Afghanistan, and we try to figure out just what Article V really means. Kamala press conference video
Throughout the Cold War, NATO conducted large-scale terror campaigns in several European countries using a network of secret agents and neo-Nazis. We take the examples of Italy & Belgium and tie them into the larger NATO project.
We’re joined by independent researcher Ben for a multi-part series exploring the theory and practice of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Part One is about the creation of NATO and the early years of the organization.
Alan MacLeod from Mint Press News joins us to talk through his new piece on Tucker Carlson , the media superstar’s meteoric rise and the dynamics of manufacturing consent in the social media age.
Loose episode on Ukraine/Russia war, possibilities and realities of the conflict, assessing why we got it wrong, and what might happen next.
We talk about the recent tying up of two major Epstein loose ends: Jean-Luc Brunel’s death in prison and Prince Andrew’s princely settlement.
We hack into the mainframe and chip away bit by bit at the strange and mind-numbingly stupid story of the couple arrested in connection with the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. We detail their attempts at laundering close to $3.6 billion worth of coins, try to figure out how this happened, and wrestle with the confusing and weird un-reality of the internet's least favorite scammer: Razzlekhan. See also Episode 180: Untethered...
In this episode: capitalism makes you crazy; numbers shrinking; relationships spiraling; losing family; giving up on touring; the beginning of the end. Interviews with James Riotto, Samantha Crain, and Danielle Goldsmith. Featured tracks: "Fangless" by Sleater-KInney, "Paint" by Samantha Crain, and "Harlequin Press" by John Vanderslice.
In this episode: the calendar gets full; sticking with tape; working with big bands; musical conservatism; owning the means of production; women in recording; love on tour. Interviews with: Daniel Handler, Beau Sorenson, and Maryam Qudus. Featured tracks: "Holy Roller" by Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, "Trance Manual" by John Vanderslice, and "Buck and Judy" by Deerhoof.
We wash ashore on the banks of the Dnieper with Radio War Nerd’s Mark Ames for a Special War in Ukraine????? Two Parter. In this second half we get up to speed on the current “crisis,” walk through the expansion of NATO, the rise of Putin, and try to figure out just what the hell the US thinks it’s playing at.
We wash ashore on the banks of the Dnieper with Radio War Nerd’s Mark Ames for a Special War in Ukraine????? Two Parter. In this first hour we detail Ukraine’s complicated road to independence, the various oligarchs, gangsters and western leaders jostling for control and the bloody coup that set the stage for todays conflict. Ep with Moss Robeson about Ukraine: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-101-oun-41883859...
TrueAnon favorite financial correspondent Alexandra Scaggs is back to femme-splain what the hell is up with inflation, why the fed reversed position on rates, and why it matters
In this episode: scamming hotels; when touring gets tough; thin profit margins; the brutal real estate market; signing to a label. Interviews with: Ben Gibbard, Joel Hamilton, and Laura Dean. Featured tracks: "The New Year" by Death Cab for Cutie, "It Ends With a Fall" by Okkervil River, and "You Were My Fiji" by John Vanderslice.
Welcome to TrueAnon Presents: Keep the Dream Alive , a history of the legendary analog recording studio Tiny Telephone San Francisco. In this episode: moving to SF; the band breaking up; renting a space; Survival Research Labs; assembling a team; the first tour. Interviews with John Darnielle, Greg Freeman, and John Croslin. Featured tracks: "Borders" by Ganfalloon Bus and "The Dream Is Over" by MKUltra. Survival Research Laboratories show from 1992 ....
We talk with venerated musician John Vanderslice and our own Yung Chomsky about the life of a working musician, the transformation of San Francisco, and the making of our upcoming podcast series Keep the Dream Alive.
We’re joined by journalist Julie K. Brown to talk about the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, her interest in the case, and some of the less-discussed aspects of the Epstein/Maxwell sex trafficking operation.
There’s trouble in paradise as suddenly the Ghislaine Maxwell guilty verdict is in jeopardy. We react to the interviews given by Juror #50, the potential impact on Ghislaine’s appeal schedule, updates on the civil case against Prince Andrew, and Scott Borgersons new yogi girlfriend
Trial day 18. The verdict.
Trial day 17. Day 4 of deliberation.
Trial day 16. More deliberation.
Trial day 15. Deliberations continue.
Trial day 14. Jury deliberations.
Trial day 13. Closing arguments.
Trial day 12. The defense rests.
Trial day 11. First day of defense.
Trial day 10. Annie Farmer. Listen to episode 67 , our interview with Maria Farmer.
Trial day 9. Federal Express.
Trial day 8. Pilot #2.
Trial day 7. Carolyn.
