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(Re-Release of KGB Spy Jack Barsky Interview)If you’ve ever watched the hit television show The Americans, you’ve probably been simultaneously terrified and mesmerized by the concept that a hostile foreign government could successfully plant undercover spies into your friends, your neighbors, your family. Well, it doesn't just make great fiction, it's proven fact.Jack Barsky is a former KGB spy from the "Soviet illegals" program. Under orders and training from the most clandestine division of Russian intelligence, Jack left East Germany in his 20s to successfully infiltrate the United States with the intent to bring about our end. Jack lived, worked, and created an entirely false identity of family and friends during a decade long period in which he secretly took orders from the KGB.(Interview Begins at 11:20)Jack's Autobiography "Deep Undercover""The Agent" podcast about Jack's life.60 Minutes interview with JackIf you've ever wondered about the realities of international espionage, this is an interview you do not want to miss. Jack's life is not only fantastic and thrilling, but inspirational. Over time he came to understand the horrors of communism, defect from the USSR for love of his daughter and his life in America, and eventually not only found a spiritual faith, but became an advocate of United States' democracy.In this fascinating interview Jack gives insight into his extremely interesting life, but also uses his incredibly unique experience of living in both systems of communism and democracy to provide thoughts on where modern America is possibly going wrong. This interview covers everything from undercover spy work, to the Putin invasion of Ukraine, to American politics, cancel culture, and God.So give it a listen, and then pick up a copy of Jack's autobiography "Deep Undercover" to learn more about his life, or listen to the excellent podcast series "The Agent."And please don't forget to give a 5-star ranking to the show, as it helps other people find it. Thanks!

Trust us, former CIA spy and counter-terrorism chief John Kiriakou’s life is far more fascinating than the majority of what's on Netflix. And even if you don’t immediately recognize his name, you are definitely aware of his impact.For 15 years John worked in the highest levels of US intelligence and government, advising war-time Presidents, military leaders, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and even serving as a CIA spy in field operations overseas. After 9/11, he personally led the first successful counter-terrorism raid in Pakistan to capture the highest ranking Al Queda official to date.Shortly thereafter however, John Kiriakou gained international scrutiny as a CIA whistle-blower, intentionally confirming to a global audience via ABC News that the US was violating our own stated ethical beliefs, and international law, by illegally torturing prisoners at Guantanamo Bay through water-boarding. This principled stand led John’s former employer to charge him with espionage, and forced him to serve two years in prison even as the truth of illegal US water-boarding became common knowledge and independently confirmed.From being a CIA spy, to a middle east expert, author, speaker, film consultant, and even a prisonor battling the very national-security behemoth he once loyally served, John Kiriakou has led one of the more amazing lives imaginable, and his knowledge on fascinating and complex topics is as deep as it is rare.Please join us in this conversation as former CIA intelligence officer John Kiriakou  gives us invaluable insight into the way the national-security apparatus operates, accesses the current middle east flashpoints, and tells some great stories in between. And then, make sure to check out John’s excellent daily news podcast “Political Misfits” for a non-partisan take on domestic and geo-politics by signing up for his substack here:John’s Substack “Loud and Clear with John Kiriakou”This is a link to his radio show:Political Misfits Radio ShowHere's where you can buy all his books here:John Kiriakou’s BooksAnd please remember to share this episode with a friend. Thanks for listening!

(RE-RELEASE of Past Episode 22)From George Orwell's 1984, to the movie Minority Report, there are countless fictional warnings showing those in power snuffing out the average person's free will through the use of surveillance, advanced technology, and pitting innocent citizens against one another. Welp, investigate journalist Geoffrey Cain has discovered the future is already here!(Interview Begins at 15:30)Geoff Cain's new book, The Perfect Police State, details how the Chinese Communist Party is already operating a high-tech system in the Xinjiang region able to congeal all those different dystopian nightmares into one highly-efficient real-life horror show, which is not only ahead of schedule and already in operation, but exceeding all pure-evil expectations of crushing human will and enslaving entire populations.Geoffrey Cain is an investigative journalist who has infiltrated numerous authoritarian regimes including Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba for his reporting to appear in prestigious publications such as the Financial Times and The Economist. In this interview, Geoff details his extensive undercover investigation into the workings and ramifications of the artificial intelligence surveillance system of the Xinjiang area by visiting it, as well as interviewing numerous Chinese escapees and tech experts.Through his courageous work, Geoff discovered the Chinese Communist Party has already figured out how to combine the greatest hits of Communisms' past like torture, re-education centers, and getting citizens to turn each other over to the authorities, with new cutting-edge technological twists such as artificial intelligence, digital payments, and social credit scores, to create the most horrifically efficient population enslavement system of all time.The book is a ground-breaking work of investigative journalism, which is not only packed full of substance on how the entire system works, but emotionally gut-wrenching, as it is told through the eyes of those real-life people experiencing its horrors. Please give this episode a listen, share it, and then buy a copy of Geoff's book, so we can hopefully force more mainstream discussion of this topic, before the same hellish system ends up spreading out of Xinjiang and around the world.

How much do you know about America's LSD-taking, goat-owning, hippie-dad who also happened to orchestrate the stalking, poisoning and mind-destroying torture of countless innocent US citizens?Well, today's episode will quickly get you up to speed on the United States' most powerful, and troubling, government official that you've probably never heard of, Sydney Gottlieb, the head of CIA's MK Ultra project. And, buckle up, because it's a wild ride!Boston Globe and New York Times' award-winning investigative-journalist Stephen Kinzer has had a lauded, multi-decade career as war correspondent, author, professor, and perpetual speaker-of-truth-to-power through reporting on over 50 different countries, but his most recent book, Poisoner in Chief, is possibly his most provocative work yet.Poisoner in Chief brings to light an incredible amount of new information about the previously unscrutinized head of one of America's most secretive, and disturbing, intelligence programs, Sydney Gottlieb.Get ready for a discussion of Nazis, LSD, poisonings, torture, club-feet, whore-houses, stalking and drugging of American citizens, corrupt cops, assassinations, mind-control experiments, communists, history of the CIA, and a bloody wake of ignored civil-liberties and pointlessly shattered lives all in the name of the "greater good." In short, it's about as feel good, fuck-yeah-America, patriotic of an episode as you can get!And, if listening to it gets your red, white and blue blood proudly pumping, consider also checking out any of Stephen's other truth-seeking non-fiction books, like:All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East TerrorThe Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and their Secret World WarOverthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to IraqYou can also find additional Stephen Kinzer articles and information at his website stephenkinzer.com, and follow him on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/stephenkinzerLast, if you support independent thought and discussion, please consider telling someone about the Independent Riot Podcast, and leaving us a 5-star review on whatever podcast player you use. Thanks!

Senator Bobby Kennedy was brutally gunned down on the very same 1968 evening he secured the front-runner status for being the next President of the United States. As can be heard in the opening clip from Senator Kennedy's son, RFK, Jr, there are many smart, principled people that think the conventional narrative around what happened is a lie.Interview with William Klabber begins at 9:00 minutesMuch like with his brother JFK's death five years earlier, myriad questions still haunt the events of RFK's assassination, and reasonable doubts as to the conventional explanation continue to swirl over 50 years later. Please join us as we discuss the vast inconsistencies, and possible real answers, as to what occurred that night with the extremely knowledgeable investigator, and host of the MLK Tapes, William Klabber.Author, researcher, journalist, radio and podcast host William Klabber is one of the world's leading experts on the three earth-shaking 1960's assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr, and Robert F. Kennedy. In this amazing interview, Bill Klabber graciously continues his discussion from episode 27 of the Independent Riot, and explains why the truth behind Senator Robert Kennedy's death is like nothing you've been led to believe. You can also check out Bill Klabber's book on the death of RFK, "Shadowplay," on Amazon.And check out this full, recent valuetainment interview with RFK, Jr, (from which the opening clip was taken) summarizing his own beliefs about who killed his father and uncle.If you are intrigued by this interview, we highly encourage you to check out episode  27 of the Independent Riot for our first interview with Bill Klabber about MLK's assassination coverup, as well as episode  28 where hosts Jim and F-Cat diver deeper into the subject matter around all of the 1960's political killings.If you like independent thinking, and find anything useful about the show, please do remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast player, and share the show with a friend. It definitely helps a lot. Thanks!Bill's multi-part series on the reality of Dr. Martin Luther King's murder can be found here MLK Tapes.*New Email Alert*Contact the show at independentriot@protonmail.com*New Podcast Alert*Please also consider checking out and subscribing to our new podcast "Your Best True Story," where we'll be playing all types of listener true stories (paranormal, funny, survival, etc) from around the world, and letting the audience vote on whose is best. You can even submit your own true story to be played on the show and possibly win money!Subscribe to the "Your Best True Story" podcast on your favorite podcast player.

In this episode, Jim and F-Cat do a deep dive exploration of the 1960’s political assassinations. They give an overview of the historical context that led to the three political assassinations, and get into many of the specific anomalies and inconsistencies around the official stories for Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy that simply don’t add up.If you’ve always wanted a better understanding of why their killings were so devastating to the country, as well as more of an understanding of what could be the truth behind these important deaths, tune in and dive deep! And, there may even be a surprise guest visit by Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump to weigh in on who the possible true killers of JFK, MLK and RFK really were...Please don't forget to subscribe to the show, and spread the word to any independent thinkers to check it out!Additional related references to explore:Watch this fascinating video of RFK Jr. summarizing his belief that the military-industrial complex had his father and uncle killed.Listen to Independent Riot episode 27 to hear MLK assassination expert William  Klabber discuss his wealth of knowledge regarding the cover-up around the murder.Additionally, check out Independent Riot episode 24 to hear former KGB spy Jack Barsky describe the realties of cold-war Russian spying in the US.And check out Independent Riot episodes 14, 15, 16 for more information about the history of the US military industrial complex, deep state, and the CIA.New Podcast Alert!Please consider checking out our new podcast Your Best True Story, where you can call in your own true story and potentially win money!

Author, researcher, journalist, radio and podcast host William Klabber is one of the world's leading experts on the three earth-shaking 1960's assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr, and Robert F. Kennedy.In this amazing interview, Bill Klabber graciously gives his time to explain the truth behind who killed Martin Luther King, Jr, and why it's nothing like you've been led to believe. Bill takes an extremely detailed and fact-based approach to all of his work, and in regards to Martin Luther Kings' death the evidence will most likely shock and disturb you. It includes the involvement of the FBI, a group often referred to as the "Dixie Mafia," and court-proven facts refuting that James Earl Ray was responsible for MLK's death.If you are intrigued by this interview, we highly encourage you to check out Bill's multi-part series on the reality of King's murder in the MLK Tapes in order to better understand the full picture. In this award-winning podcast published by Tenderfoot TV, Bill merges in detailed evidentiary explanations compiled by the late-great attorney William Pepper, and actual interviews with many of the central players involved in the plot to kill King, including members of the Dixie Mafia and eye-witnesses to the events.Because of Bill Klabber's vast knowledge of not only MLK's death, but also JFK and RFK, we've broken his interview with us into two parts. This first part deals briefly with JFK, but then centers mostly on an explanation of the truth of MLK's murder. In part 2 of the interview (soon to be published) we will go into more detail about Bobby Kennedy's assassination. Please subscribe to the show to be automatically alerted when part 2 of the interview is released.And again, if you are fascinated by the potentially hidden truths of these events, we strongly suggest checking out Bill Klabber's full podcast of The MLK Tapes, as well as his book "Shadow Play: The Unsolved Murder of Bobby Kennedy."In the meantime, sit back and enjoy this excellent interview with expert William Klabber, and ponder why we still never hear any debate or discussion of these disturbing facts in mainstream media.*New Email Alert*Contact the show at independentriot@protonmail.com*New Podcast Alert*Please also consider checking out and subscribing to our new podcast "Your Best True Story," where we'll be playing all types of listener true stories (paranormal, funny, survival, etc) from around the world, and letting the audience vote on whose is best. You can even submit your own true story to be played on the show and possibly win money!Subscribe to the "Your Best True Story" podcast on your favorite podcast player.

Robert Guffey is a well-respected author, researcher, professor, and lecturer at California State University--Long Beach, and a historical-scholar of conspiracy theories. Today, he's going to give his insight into the Trump-loving quagmire known as Qanon.This is actually Part 2 of a conversation Jim and Robert had several months back for Episode 19 (The Craziest True Story You'll Ever Hear). And if you love wild, mind-bending true stories, we'd strongly suggest you go back and listen to Episode 19 (a fan favorite), but it is certainly not a prerequisite for listening to today's discussion.Today's topic is all about Qanon, and correpsonds with the release of Robert's newest non-fiction book "Operation Mindfuck" available now at OR books. Robert gives a basic overview of what Qanon is, and gives insight into how he thinks so many people with good intent can get led into so many crazy conclusions. Once you listen to the interview, we'd highly recommend you go pick up a copy of "Operation Mindfuck" to read Robert's more deeper analysis.You can also find Robert's non-fictional analysis of conspiracy-theories "Cryptoscatology" on Amazon, as well as find his articles debunking conspiracies like Qanon on Salon. Additionally, he's the author of two excellent, genre-bending works of fiction, which you can find on amazon at:"Bela Lugosi's Dead" ...Part detective story, part Hollywood ghost story, and part pulp adventure novel.and"Widow of the Amputation and Other Weird Crimes"...four novellas that explore the madness of murder through the warped lenses of urban noir, science fiction, horror, and fantasy.Please pick up one or all of his books today!And, if you like fascinating, independent-thinking discussions like this, where we don't shy away from provocative subjects, but try to use logic and reason to find truth regardless of what political side it corresponds with, please remember to give the Independent Riot a 5-star rating on whatever podcast players you use.You can also contact us at independentriot@protonmail.comLast, but not least, please consider subscribing to our fun new podcast "Your Best True Story" where we play anyone and everyone's most unbelievable, creepy, or hilarious true stories. You can even record and submit your own true story for a chance to win our monthly cash prize.Thanks, and enjoy! 

John Whitehead is one of the nation's premier civil liberties lawyers, a passionate orator, and president of The Rutherford Institute (www.rutherford.org). He's also the author of several fantastic books, two of which are:Battlefield America: The War on the American People and A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police StateToday, we're lucky to have John come on the show to talk about his tireless work through the past several decades as he tries to wake all Americans up to the importance of civil liberties and your American duty to challenge authority before it's too late."All men having power ought to be mistrusted." ...James Madison(Interview Begins at 9:50) The Rutherford Institute (est 1982) is a nonprofit civil liberties and human rights organization located in Charlottesville, Virginia, deeply committed to protecting the constitutional freedoms of every American and the integral human rights of all people. It has emerged as a prominent leader in the national dialogue on civil liberties and human rights, and is a formidable champion of the Constitution.In his lengthy and impressive professional history, Whitehead has filed numerous amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court, has been co-counsel in several landmark Supreme Court cases and continues to champion the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights in and out of the courts. His law review articles have been published in Emory Law Journal, Pepperdine Law Review, Harvard Journal on Legislation, Washington and Lee Law Review, Cumberland Law Review, Tulsa Law Journal and the Temple University Civil Rights Law Review. Whitehead is also a member of various groups that seek nonpartisan consensus solutions to difficult legal and constitutional issues through scholarship, activism and public education efforts.John Whitehead is a frequent commentator on a variety of legal and cultural issues in the national media and writes a weekly opinion column, which is distributed nationwide. He has authored more than 30 books on various legal and social issues.His most recent books include the best-selling Battlefield America: The War on the American People and the award-winning A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State.In addition, he wrote and directed the documentary video series Grasping for the Wind, as well as its companion book, which focus on key cultural events of the 20th Century. The series received two Silver World Medals at the New York Film and Video Festival. You can also check out and share some of John's expertly written youtube videos.

If you’ve ever watched the hit television show The Americans, you’ve probably been simultaneously terrified and mesmerized by the concept that a hostile foreign government could successfully plant undercover spies into your friends, your neighbors, your family. Well, it doesn't just make great fiction, it's proven fact.Jack Barsky is a former KGB spy from the "Soviet illegals" program. Under orders and training from the most clandestine division of Russian intelligence, Jack left East Germany in his 20s to successfully infiltrate the United States with the intent to bring about our end. Jack lived, worked, and created an entirely false identity of family and friends during a decade long period in which he secretly took orders from the KGB.(Interview Begins at 11:20)Jack's Autobiography "Deep Undercover""The Agent" podcast about Jack's life.60 Minutes interview with JackIf you've ever wondered about the realities of international espionage, this is an interview you do not want to miss. Jack's life is not only fantastic and thrilling, but inspirational. Over time he came to understand the horrors of communism, defect from the USSR for love of his daughter and his life in America, and eventually not only found a spiritual faith, but became an advocate of United States' democracy.In this fascinating interview Jack gives insight into his extremely interesting life, but also uses his incredibly unique experience of living in both systems of communism and democracy to provide thoughts on where modern America is possibly going wrong. This interview covers everything from undercover spy work, to the Putin invasion of Ukraine, to American politics, cancel culture, and God.So give it a listen, and then pick up a copy of Jack's autobiography "Deep Undercover" to learn more about his life, or listen to the excellent podcast series "The Agent."And also, please remember to subscribe to this show so you don't miss any of our terrific upcoming interviews, and follow the Independent Riot on the www.callin.com app to be notified of our upcoming live, call in, episodes.Thanks for listening, and keep thinking for yourself!

In today's Deep Dive Jim and Freddy discuss what they learned from the past two interviews.  Matt Lewis on The Sinking of the Sudar Havid and Geoffrey Cain on China's Surveillance State.In their discussion of these episodes, Jim and Freddy weave through such important topics as the horrors of being on a tiny life boat in a massive storm, and if you'd rather be trapped underwater and eaten alive by sharks, or die waking up in a collapsed sink-hole in the middle of the night. (The answer is sink-hole, by the way, because sharks are scary as shit.)Then they go deep into discussing more aspects of the big-tech dystopian Black Mirror-type nightmare currently operating in Xinjiang, China, and different theories about why the world allows it to continue. (Hint, its money.)And to wrap it all up, Jim and Freddy get into an argument about the way controversial topics should be discussed, and if it is really important for saving the world to definitively figure out if Bill Gates has ever eaten a baby or not.So sit back, and enjoy this free-wheeling discussion between two independent thinkers, and then tune back in next week for a new interview with an actual smart person.Note: Deep dive episodes will soon be recorded LIVE with you, the listener, having the ability to call in to the show in real time and voice your own independent thoughts.It's free and easy to participate in the show, and be notified of the upcoming recording times, just download the "Callin" app (www.callin.com) on your phone and follow The Independent Riot.

From George Orwell's 1984, to the movie Minority Report, there are countless fictional warnings showing those in power snuffing out the average person's free will through the use of surveillance, advanced technology, and pitting innocent citizens against one another. Welp, investigate journalist Geoffrey Cain has discovered the future is already here!(Interview Begins at 15:30) Geoff Cain's new book, The Perfect Police State, details how the Chinese Communist Party is already operating a high-tech system in the Xinjiang region able to congeal all those different dystopian nightmares into one highly-efficient real-life horror show, which is not only ahead of schedule and already in operation, but exceeding all pure-evil expectations of crushing human will and enslaving entire populations.Geoffrey Cain is an investigative journalist who has infiltrated numerous authoritarian regimes including Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba for his reporting to appear in prestigious publications such as the Financial Times and The Economist. In this interview, Geoff details his extensive undercover investigation into the workings and ramifications of the artificial intelligence surveillance system of the Xinjiang area by visiting it, as well as interviewing numerous Chinese escapees and tech experts.Through his courageous work, Geoff discovered the Chinese Communist Party has already figured out how to combine the greatest hits of Communisms' past like torture, re-education centers, and getting citizens to turn each other over to the authorities, with new cutting-edge technological twists such as artificial intelligence, digital payments, and social credit scores, to create the most horrifically efficient population enslavement system of all time.The book is a ground-breaking work of investigative journalism, which is not only packed full of substance on how the entire system works, but emotionally gut-wrenching, as it is told through the eyes of those real-life people experiencing its horrors. Please give this episode a listen, share it, and then buy a copy of Geoff's book, so we can hopefully force more mainstream discussion of this topic, before the same hellish system ends up spreading out of Xinjiang and around the world.

An ancient mariner’s warning against ships traveling south of the 40th parallel states,  “in the roaring 40s, there is no law; in the furious 50s, there is no God!"Today's guest, author Matt Lewis, is going to tell us the harrowing true tale of his book Last Man Off, which proves the whaler's warning accurate by describing how nearly half the crew of the doomed ship he was on, the Suddar Havid, never returned north of the 40th parallel again.(Interview Starts at 5:10)The Southern Ocean, a vast expanse of swirling seas at the bottom of the world between the far ends of South America, Africa, and Australia, and the icy crags of Antartica, is some of the most treacherous water on earth.It is a violent cauldron of 30-foot waves, frigid temperatures, 125 mile per hour wind gusts, killer whales and icebergs, in which innumerable ships and sailors have perished throughout history. Even in our modern age of jet travel, GPS satellites, and cell phone communication, if anything goes wrong in the huge Southern Ocean, timely help is non-existent.Yet in 1998, this is exactly where an adventure-seeking 23-year-old Matt Lewis went for his first job out of college. Matt accepted a position as a scientific observer aboard the ill-fated South African fishing vessel the Suddar Havid. He had no idea that in approximately two months after leaving port he would be on its sinking hull in a gargantuan storm within a desolate, angry expanse of ocean at the end of the earth, no rescue in sight.In his excellent non-fiction book Last Man Off Matt recounts this terrifying true story of the sinking of the Suddar Havid, which left nearly half the crew of 38 dead, and he as the last man to ever step foot off its deck before it sank away into the bottomless depths of the Southern Ocean. Graciously, Matt has decided to come on the show today to give us his riveting first hand account of that terrifying sinking of the Suddar Havid, and how he was one of the lucky ones left to tell the tale.This is a story that will unnerve you, uplift you, and leave you much more appreciative of your warm, dry bed at night. Enjoy, and then buy Matt's book for the outdoor adventurer in your own life.

On his death bed in 347 BC, famed Greek philosopher Plato was rumored to have declared that all of life's mysterious could be solved by answering just a single question..."would you rather be eaten alive by DARPA-created robotic wolf-dogs, or gang-stalked by an unknown private-military contractor until driven penniless and insane?"Luckily, on today's deep dive episode, Jim and Freddy answer this classic quandary to solve the meaning of your existence (you're welcome). They also discuss what they learned, questioned, and now want to know more about from the past two expert interview episodes with documentarian James Corbett and author Robert Guffey (episodes 18 and 19).Jim and F-Cat opine on fascinating subjects like gang-stalking, political anarchy, conspiracy-development within language and technology, and if an AI derived dictator would actually solve the world’s problems or just eventually kill us all for our own good. Jim also reiterates why he is desperately hoping for a massive solar flare to hit the earth, and Freddy teaches how you can train multiple generations of baboons to beat up someone wanting to climb a ladder, because... it's just good information to have!Enjoy the show, and then tuned back in next time for more expert interviews where actual smart people talk.Useful Articles on Gang-Stalking:Psychology TodayTargeted Justice

Robert Guffey is a well-respected author, researcher, professor, and lecturer at California State University--Long Beach. And today he's going to tell you a completely bonkers and mostly true story, as far as he can deduce, of what happened to an innocent citizen who got on the wrong side of some top-secret military contractors in the early 2000s.The true account of "Chameleo" involves stolen military technology so advanced you would think it only exists in science fiction, spies, abuses of the Patriot Act, and a heroin addict who is either being "gang-stalked" by a secret faction of the government, or going insane.(Robert's Account of Chameleo Starts at 5:40)Robert Guffey is a historical-scholar of conspiracy theories, mostly debunking the ones that don't hold up, which lends all the more credibility, and fascination with the story he's going to tell you today about what happened to his good, life-long friend, Damien.Robert was so startled by Damien's claims when the events first started transpiring, that he did his own investigative research trying to corroborate the facts, which resulted in writing the non-fiction, and superbly documented, book "Chameleo." If you've ever randomly wondered if invisibility technology exists, if 'Havana Syndrome' might be real, or the government can read your mind, well... we definitely can't completely answer that for you in this episode, but we can sure give you some more shit to think about. So sit back, strap in, and listen to the craziest story you'll ever hear that might actually be true, and then consider what the implications are if even part of it is.You can also find Robert's non-fictional analysis of conspiracy-theories "Cryptoscatology" on Amazon, as well as find his articles debunking conspiracies like Qanon on Salon. Additionally, he's the author of two excellent, genre-bending works of fiction, which you can find on amazon at:"Bela Lugosi's Dead" ...Part detective story, part Hollywood ghost story, and part pulp adventure novel.and"Widow of the Amputation and Other Weird Crimes"...four novellas that explore the madness of murder through the warped lenses of urban noir, science fiction, horror, and fantasy.You can even pre-order his upcoming book on Qanon "Operation Mindfuck" now at OR books Please pick up one or all of his books today! And, if you like fascinating, independent-thinking discussions like this, where we don't shy away from provocative subjects, but try to use logic and reason to find truth, please remember to give the Independent Riot a 5-star rating on whatever podcast players you use.Thanks, and enjoy! 

Who are the bad guys, and what the hell do they want!?!?  On today's show Jim welcomes the man, the myth, the legend himself, James Corbett, to give a quick overview of his basic worldview, and clarify his beliefs on if there are any nefarious people out in the world actually conspiring to harm you.... (spoiler alert, the answer is "yes!")www.corbettreport.com(Interview Starts at 4:38)James Corbett could easily be considered the god-father of alternative theories to world history and geo-politics on the internet. Since 2007, James generated over 90 million views of his superbly high-quality full-length documentaries on subjects like 9/11, the creation of the Federal Reserve, Big Oil's impact on the world, and the true cause of World War I, prior to getting a lifetime ban from youtube in 2020 for being "too dangerous" of a speaker.Given his courage to push the envelope, yet strong adherence to fact-based standards and thinking, James is the perfect person to help us wade into the deeper waters of what might truly be happening in the modern world.  Jim and James get into many fascinating topics, such as:--whether the pandemic was planned or not--the difference between real conspiracies vs the overly-simplified cartoon version ones.--the history of media and propaganda--a crash course in the political philosophy of "anarchism" and what it really means--and if American democracy is more likely to die by an all-powerful left-leaning technocratic government bureaucracy, or a right-leaning populist-authoritarian dictatorCheck out the interview, then go straight over to www.corbettreport.com to gorge on hours of well-thought-out alternative explanations of a world which you thought you knew, but were only ever really scratching the surface of.And please subscribe to this show, so that you're automatically notified for the next episode.

The date of January 6th is becoming yet another litmus-test topic of loyalty for the red and blue teams in America. Like vaccine mandates, the subject is pushing everyone into zombified Democratic or Republican parroting, while shutting down reasonable debate, or discussion about what the long-term ramifications might be.Was January 6th 2020 a horrifying, nearly-successful insurrection, organized by a group of murderous white-supremisists? Or, were the disturbing events from that day patriotically justified over a stolen election? Probably neither, right? Because the quickest way to know you've come to a wrong conclusion about anything is to check if it matches too closely with what either CNN or Fox News wants you to believe.Today’s episode of the Independent Riot is another deep-dive discussion between Jim and F-Cat, recorded on Jan 6th, as they have a couple drinks while discussing whether the events in 2020 were a rebellion master-minded by Trump, or a pathetic case of gullible people being tricked into doing stupid things by the FBI. Hopefully, it sparks some new ways of thinking for you, or at least gives you a laugh.But before listening, please remember to hit the subscribe button, as we’ve got two fascinating expert-interviews from boundary-breaking independent thinkers coming up in the next week, and you won't want to miss those as they, unlike Jim and Freddy, might actually know what they're talking about.Thanks for listening!Videos to Help You Evaluate Jan 6th:How Deep State has Weaponized Jan 6th by Breaking Points and Glen GreenwaldJan 6th Insurrection Debunked by Tim Pool, Luke RudkowskiTimeline of Jan 6th by The HillFBI Cover Up on Jan 6th? by Breaking PointsJan 6th Derangement by Breaking PointsAre We All Being Duped by Jan 6th? by Russel BrandsArticles to Help You Evaluate Jan 6th:How America is Processing January 6th“Stop Calling January 6th an Insurrection” Oath Keepers Charged with Sedition

The idea of a “deep state” in American government has become a hot topic in recent years, but does it actually exist? And is it good, or bad?Today's expert guest, Prof. Michael J Glennon, is possibly the best person on the planet to help us figure out the truth.In this interview, Prof. Glennon explains his book, "National Security and Double Government."Amongst other topics, he discusses how the reality of a "double government" of the national security complex intersects with the more controversial term "deep state."(Interview Starts at 5:45)In its most basic definition, the concept of a “deep state” is that the politicians you elect actually have far less decision-making power than is publicly presented. Deep state theories suggest that behind the scenes there is a second group of individuals you know little about, and who have little public accountability, actually calling the shots on most important decisions.On the far-right, the concept of a “deep state” quickly goes further into Qanon narratives of good vs evil. In those stories the shadowy individuals truly in charge are inevitably up to elaborately orchestrated plots to destroy all personal freedom, enslave decent Americans, and snatch up children for unimaginably horrific ends.While to the lazy-left, the other extreme of the political spectrum, the idea of a “deep state" is only something to pompously sneer and snicker at. Or even worse, embrace they sometimes now embrace the very undemocratic concept of a "deep state" as some sort of big-government savior-overlord which will protect them from anything they fear (mainly those people on the far-right).So what is the truth of the “deep state," Professor Glennon will help us understand.Michael J. Glennon is Professor of Constitutional and International Law at Tufts University. He was Legal Counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Professor Glennon has served as a consultant to various congressional committees, the U.S. State Department, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. He has appeared on Nightline, the Today Show, NPR's All Things Considered and other national news programs. His op-ed pieces have appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, International Herald-Tribune, Financial Times, and Frankfurt Allgemeine Zeitung.In this episode, Prof. Glennon and Jim cover the following topics:—How US government is designed to work… “not to promote efficiency, but to protect people from autocracy”—Checks and balances, separation of powers, decentralization of power—Historical rise of bureaucracy, and political parties—Madisonians v Trumanites—1940s creation of national security state—United States moving from republic to more unaccountable system—Importance of civic virtue—Trumanites vs Trump—CIA and NSA abuses of 1960s and 1970s, spying on Americans, MLK, anti-war protests—Trumanite influence on presidency, congress, courts—No conspiracy, instead a “system” that has developed and grown that encroaches on Madisonian structure, even with good intent—Dangers going forward unless people begin to wake up to the way US government is designed to workPlease remember to tell people about the show, and purchase Prof. Glennon's book "National Security and Double Government" at Amazon or your favorite bookseller.

The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the stuff of legend.On the one hand, they're often portrayed as heroic Mission Impossible or James Bond saviors of democracy. On the other, they've been accused of orchestrating violent governmental coups, assassinations, torture, and mind-control experiments, sometimes on their own citizens.They're definitely America's oldest and most powerful intelligence unit, but is the CIA a force for good in the world, or the dark weaver of its' most bloody chaos. In this deep-dive episode, Jim and Freddy look into the provable history of the CIA, as well as the rumored conspiracies, in an attempt to determine the truth.Sit back, relax, and listen as we try to figure out what's really going on with the most powerful and secretive organization in the world.(Discussion Starts at 4:00)Resources:"Surprise, Kill, Vanish" by Annie Jacobsen"National Security and Double Government" by Michael J. Glennon"Legacy of Ashes" by Tim Weiner"The Jakarta Method" by Vincent Blevins

This is a deep dive discussion with Freddy "F Cat" Turner about the Military-Industrial Complex. Learn about the military-industrial complex's history, how it works, and what its implications are for the world.(Discussion starts at 5:40)You can then also listen to Independent Riot Episode 7 "Exposing the Military-Industrial Complex" for an even more in depth and serious discussion about the subject with author and activist Maj. Danny Sjursen.In this free-wheeling talk between Jim and Freddy they cover:The history of the military industrial complexLobbying and the other industrial complex "iron triangles" like Big Pharma and OilWilliam Hartung "The Prophets of War"Wesley Clark 2007 "war is pre-planned"The reality of foreign policy being influenced by Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and othersLloyd Austin, Mark Esper, James Mattis, Rex Tillerson, Biden and TrumpThe founding fathers, WWII and how the genie of technology is out of the bottleTruman Doctrine, Stalin, Communism ContainmentTerrorism, Nuclear weapons, Pandemics, The Patriot ActIf "gun running" is all bad, or if there are any beneficial aspects to it?The metaverseIf karma exists for people who thrive in our shady worldReincarnationOne-world religionsPokemon... where the hell did it go?And much much more...Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend. And check out episode 7 "Exposing the Military Industrial Complex" for even more insight.