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Unfilter

Chris Fisherwww.unfilter.show
Unfilter is an independent news show, media watchdog, meme spotter, and topic deep diver. Unplug from the distractions, and unfilter your life.
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Episodes

321: How to Lose The Presidency in 3 Easy Steps

Trump is just one step away from blowing his chances. Just 89 days from the election, and now things are starting to get interesting. Plus, my breakdown of Trump's Axios interview, and my theory on Joe Biden's big secret. Links: Long-Planned and Bigger Than Thought: Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program - The New York Times 1 American among 135 dead in massive Beirut explosion, officials say - ABC News Was Beirut Explosion Handiwork of Israel Following Natanz Attack? In dramatic policy shift, Israel ...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 18 min

320: Trump’s Henchman

Russiagate is back, this time with a twist. I reveal the strategy rolling out to combat the impending October surprise. And my take on the big tech CEOs going in front of congress. Links UPDATE: Stepping back a claim about COVID-19 data - YouTube COVID-19 HHS data collection skeptic retracts some of his claims I covered in this episode. I will follow up with what he is now saying in episode 321. Durham moving ‘full-throttle’ on Russia probe review, top federal prosecutors involved: sources | Fox...

Jul 30, 20201 hr 3 min

319: The Problem with the Protests

For more than 60 days, protestors have ravaged the streets of Seattle and Portland. I'll explain how I see the people's need for change, and Trump's desire for re-election creating a dangerous no-win scenario. Links: Video Shows Protesters, ‘Wall Of Moms’ Demonstrate Outside Portland Courthouse | NBC News NOW - YouTube Tear gas fired again; Portland protest standoff continues Police declare riot at Seattle protests, make arrests Local stations across the country set to air Fauci conspiracy theor...

Jul 27, 202045 min

318: The Right Kind of Testing

I advocate for a better way to test for COVID-19. What if there is a better, quicker way to test? I make a case for a re-thinking of how we test for Coronavirus cases, and the huge impact this change could have. Plus, my break down of Trump's awful interview with Chris Wallace, the latest economic signs, and the unemployment mess that's brewing. Links Son of judge overseeing Deutsche Bank-Epstein trial killed by hitman | Fortune Michael Mina – Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics Test sensit...

Jul 23, 20201 hr 16 min

317: Gaslighting America

Lie, cheat, and steal. Whatever it takes to win. Neocons and the left have teamed up to get Trump out of office even if that means war with Russia. Also my observations around the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein's right hand woman Ghislaine Maxwell. And why you can be totally, 100%, without a doubt, positive thousands of protesters did not spread COVID-19. Links: A Failed Afghan Peace Deal | Council on Foreign Relations Ghislaine Maxwell Could End Up in Jail Where Jeffrey Epstein Killed Himself A Fede...

Jul 03, 20201 hr 17 min

316: Catastrophic Cascading Consequences

Were the lock downs a failure? COVID-19 cases are "surging" in the sates, and we're being led to believe masks will save us all. I suspect the surge is a result of a failed lock down stratgey, I explain why. Plus the slow wind down of Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone (CHOP). Links: Coronavirus Cases In U.S. Are Undercounted, CDC Says : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR [2006.08471] Probability of symptoms and critical disease after SARS-CoV-2 infection YouTube Identifying airborne trans...

Jun 26, 202051 min

315: The Cult of Information

By any means necessary. Masked as a voice for the people, the media is creating a dangerous new type of information cult. Links: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Tulsa Health Department COVID-19: Oklahoma numbers continue to spike, with 450 new cases, 2 more Oklahomans' deaths announced Thursday | News | tulsaworld.com jason n. peters on Twitter: "“We just want permenant housing” - Ronald Story, a leaser among the Unhoused at #CampMaroon #phillyprotests https://t.co/zxge2ANPki" / Twitter 'M...

Jun 20, 202055 min

314: The George Floyd Rebellion

How long can their new utopia last? Protesters in Seattle have established a communal 'autonomous zone' to prove they don't need police, but I suspect it's a ticking time bomb. Links: THE DEMANDS OF THE COLLECTIVE BLACK VOICES AT FREE CAPITOL HILL TO THE GOVERNMENT OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON BLM and ActBlue. Where is the money going? Rapper organizer of the Seattle autonomous zone says Trump has 'put a hit on his head' ActBlue, the Democrats’ Not-So-Secret Weapon - The New York Times Inside Seattle ...

Jun 11, 202033 min

313: Dominate the Battlespace

Do we want a war on the streets of America? Historic protest continue to turn violent, while Trump urges local officials to utilize the power of the US military. Links: Mark Esper: Pentagon chief on shaky ground with White House after breaking with Trump over protest response - CNNPolitics Can the President Really Order the Military to Occupy U.S. Cities and States? | Best States | US News Ahead of Trump Bible photo op, police forcibly expel priest from St. John’s church near White House Republi...

Jun 04, 202054 min

312: The People are Angry

George Floyd's death, combined with a painful history, has led to protests around the US, and one thing is obvious. We, the people, are furious. I think it all started years ago, and I'll explain why. Plus, my take on Trump's Twitter battle in this special edition of Unfilter. Links: Minneapolis cop who knelt on handcuffed black man arrested | KOMO Minneapolis Mayor says George Floyd would still be alive if he were white | Daily Mail Online CNN reporter says 'zero' police presence as Minneapolis...

May 29, 20201 hr 1 min

311: Corona Vaccine Gold Rush

The rush to save the world and get rich doing it is on, but let's take a realistic look at what is possible, and when. And how the debate about renewing or curbing Section 215 of the US government's spying program is blocked by COVID-19 politics. Links: Some express concerns over rush to find COVID-19 vaccine :: WRAL.com Unprecedented rush to find COVID-19 vaccine Video - ABC News COVID-19 and the rush to produce a vaccine | Northwell Health Zelensky seeks probe over leaked audio of Biden linkin...

May 28, 202055 min

310: China's Cold Wars

The Coronavirus fallout has exposed some shocking China developments that are getting very little attention right now, and they have nothing to do with COVID-19. So I bring you up to speed. Plus, the latest economic impact from the Pandemic and the plan to win Joe Biden the election. Live Stream Q&A Form Links: Documents Reveal: FBI Set Up General Flynn - YouTube Chinese Ambassador Is Found Dead at Home in Israel - The New York Times JPM's Kolanovic Finds Coronavirus Lockdowns "May Have Caus...

May 21, 202047 min

309: The Next Phase of Coronavirus

The most critical moments from Fauci's Senate hearing, how hospitals make money from COVID-19, and why we won't be seeing negative interest rates anytime soon. Also, how Joe Biden might get pulled into the next legal battle around the NSA's surveillance powers. Links: Read: Documents listing names of Obama-era officials who sought to 'unmask' Michael Flynn | Fox News Cuomo says more states are investigating mysterious illness in children - YouTube Key moments from Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate hear...

May 14, 20201 hr 33 min

308: The Time for Risk

The world has reached one of the most critical risk/reward calculations it's ever faced. We're told over and over, it's simple: stay home, stay safe. But it's never that simple. After I dismantle that argument I make a case for why I think it's time to take the risk and reopen. Links: Breaking Down The Absolutely Batshit Coup Attempt Against Venezuela's Maduro - The Drive Leak cripples operations of Venezuelan insurgent group | Miami Herald Operation Gideon - Wikipedia Ector County SWAT team rai...

May 07, 20201 hr 5 min

307: Contact Tracing Gold Rush

Exposure Notification or better known as Contact Tracing is coming. I've just surfaced from a deep dive and share my findings. It's a special focus on the rollout and tech behind Contact Tracing, plus some good news for COVID-19 treatment, and a quick check on the state of the housing market. Links: Ready to Re-Open? Or Too Risky? - Straw Poll “There’s no choice but to act now” - WHO Contact Tracing template app available today :: Dimagi Blog UW and Microsoft release contact-tracing app, aiming ...

Apr 30, 20201 hr 3 min

306: Not Quite Open for Business

I make my case for the dangers of tribalism during a pandemic. And my thoughts on the cautious and the not so cautious approaches to reopening our economies. Links: Nevada to join California, Oregon, Colorado, Washington in COVID-19 reopening plan | Coronavirus | fox5vegas.com Texas governor to allow stay-at-home order to expire on April 30 - Axios Paycheck Protection Program: Volume of loan applications doubles - Axios See Which States Are Reopening and Which Are Still Shut Down - The New York ...

Apr 28, 20201 hr 3 min

305: Jokester in Chief

Trump makes a massive blunder and tries to play it off as a joke. My thoughts on what he got right and where he went all wrong. Plus some crazy "hot mic" audio, the flaw in the immigration ban, and the staggering economic timebomb US states are facing. Also - the recent studies that suggest COVID-19 may have arrived many weeks sooner than first thought. Links: Trump Claims His Comments on Injecting Disinfectant Were 'Sarcastic' An alarming number of Americans believe a coronavirus vaccine exists...

Apr 25, 20201 hr 3 min

304: Trump Powered Protestors

It looks like Trump and his team are behind the recent lockdown protests, I'll dig in. Plus what the heck is going on with oil prices, and the states that will see their COVID-19 peaks at the end of April. Links: Trump Adviser: Social Distancing Protestors Are the Second Coming of Rosa Parks | Vanity Fair Who’s Behind the “Reopen” Domain Surge? — Krebs on Security TV commercials are all about coronavirus now - Vox Singapore Seemed to Have Coronavirus Under Control, Until Cases Doubled - The New ...

Apr 21, 202050 min

303: Big Fat Beautiful Checks

Trump checks are on the way, and he claims he knows nothing about it. Except what he does know. I'll explain. Plus my thoughts on the power struggle between the President and the Governors, my revised outlook on the oil situation, and Biden's big week. Links: Donald J. Trump's name will be on stimulus checks in unprecedented move - The Washington Post Pelosi calls Trump's name appearing on stimulus checks 'shameful' - CNNPolitics How is the World Health Organization funded? | World Economic Foru...

Apr 16, 202045 min

302: Tracing Corona

Apple and Google are working together to build in OS-level opt-in COVID-19 contact tracing. We explain how this technology will work, the project it's based on, and our concerns with its use. Plus the latest news, the mechanics of how Trump and the Media rile each other up, and our new outlook on the election. Links: Exclusive: JPMorgan Chase to raise mortgage borrowing standards as economic outlook darkens Minneapolis Fed president says Fed is being "as aggressive as possible" in coronavirus re...

Apr 14, 202056 min

301: The Corona Economy

Finally, some good news! And... Some bad news. I'll give you my take on why Trump is attacking the WHO, and the awful, no good, terrible plan to "fix" oil prices. Plus, my reaction to Sanders pulling out of the race, the leverage he might still have left. Links EARN IT Signal >> Blog >> 230, or not 230? That is the EARN IT question. Economy Fed Chair Powell says U.S. economy deteriorating with alarming speed Pot Use Reached All-Time High in March Amid Lockdown Measures Trump Forced b...

Apr 11, 202054 min

300: Coronavirus Conspiracies

The crew is back together and we celebrate 300 episodes with some clips, some conspiracy bacon, and more. Join the Unfilter Discord Links: Washington schools ordered closed until fall | The Spokesman-Review White House Coronavirus Task Force - Wikipedia Alyssa Milano on Twitter: "I explained my silence on the allegations against Joe Biden in this clip." Italy starts to look ahead to 'phase two' as COVID-19 death toll slows - Reuters COVID-19: A Pretext for World Government and Totalitarianism – ...

Apr 07, 20201 hr 26 min

Episode 299: Coronavirus Impeachment Commission

The Coronavirus battle lines are drawn. Even a pandemic has turned partisan—my analysis on the next political battle on the horizon. Plus, the latest developments COVID-19 and why the economy has likely not hit bottom yet. Join the Unfilter Discord Links: Election: Biden tells Sanders he's pushing ahead with VP, cabinet picks Schiff already calling for 9/11-style commission on coronavirus response; Nunes decries 'stunt' | Fox News With virus crisis raging, Pelosi and Schiff ramp up new Trump inv...

Apr 04, 20201 hr 1 min

Episode 298: Pandemic Projections

Did things just get worse? Why we should prepare for some bad news for the next few weeks. Plus my thoughts on why Trump might just be loving the low price of oil, and the long-term impact that will have. Join the Unfilter Discord Links: Trump Calls For $2T Infrastructure Package In Phase 4 Stimulus | Zero Hedge FDA Approves Anti-Malarial Drugs Chloroquine And Hydroxychloroquine For Emergency Coronavirus Treatment Reality Has Endorsed Bernie Sanders Did the Fed Just Accidentally Trigger a Housin...

Apr 02, 202050 min

Episode 297: Quarantine Quackery

Trump hints he's looking at a total quarantine of New York. What causes these seemingly random statements? I discuss the critical thing everyone misses about the way Trump works. Plus, the latest efforts on a Coronavirus treatment, and the lasting impacts on the economy. Also - the post-election battle already brewing, and the quickly changing dynamics of the participants. Join the Unfilter Discord Links: Joe A sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden has ignited a firestorm of controversy Bi...

Mar 31, 20201 hr 8 min

Episode 296: $2.2T Coronavirus Rescue

Trump signs a historic $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill into law. I'll explain why I think it's not a stimulus package at all. And how likely it is things will be back on track by April, the latest Coronavirus news, and more. Join the Unfilter Discord Links: Episode 985: Where Do We Get $2,000,000,000,000? : Planet Money : NPR Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill Boeing to Emerge as Big Stimulus Winner - WSJ Factbox: 'M...

Mar 28, 202044 min

Episode 295: Pandemic Cash Pump

The bailout battle is close to an end so let's dig into what's in this bill, and this business about a Digital Dollar that might have snuck in there. Plus, my take on the latest Coronavirus news and the election battle heating back up. Support Unfilter Links: Senators threaten to delay coronavirus relief bill — Sen. Bernie Sanders later released a statement saying that unless the senators drop their "anti-worker objections," he is prepared to block the legislation in order to impose "strong cond...

Mar 26, 202050 min

Episode 294: Worldwide Lockdown

The police are set to enforce a UK lockdown, while in the US the full impact of the Coronavirus and the shutdown is starting to become clear. Plus history on oil production in the United States, and the series of events triggered by the dropping price of oil. Support Unfilter Links: Britons placed under lockdown — Police to enforce UK lockdown Gov. Inslee issues 'stay at home' proclamation for Washington state — Gov. Inslee has signed a statewide proclamation for all Washingtonians to stay at ho...

Mar 24, 202036 min

Episode 293: Coronavirus Cash In

Senators cash in on advanced warning of the Coronavirus, the key moments from the week's news, and further analysis of the impending recession. Plus a some details on the future of your Unfilter show! Support Unfilter Links: How To Save The Economy Now : Planet Money Financing efforts from Fed and Treasury could be $4 trillion — The Federal Reserve and Treasury are working on financing programs that could be worth $4 trillion, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday. Glenn Greenwald on Twi...

Mar 22, 202042 min

Episode 292: Millennials Will Save us from COVID-19

The media is putting the word out, it all depends on our young staying healthy! The latest Coronavirus news, the impact on the economy and the early signs that Bernie is dropping out of the race. Support Unfilter Links: Dow briefly wipes out gains under Trump's presidency Gas prices could hit 99 cents in some states due to coronavirus and supplies California preparing for worst case scenarios Orange County Bans All Public, Private Gatherings – Including Work Trump signs coronavirus relief packag...

Mar 19, 202040 min
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