Dale Sprusansky, Walter Hixon, Hanan Ashrawi, Paul Noursi, Jeanne Trabulsi, Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Huwaida Arraf, don Wagner, Gideon Levy, John Kiriakou, Radihika Sainath, Sut Jhally, Roger Waters, Delina Hanley and Grant F. Smith. A heroic effort. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN305b30MEM&list=PL8SDnaIxV-N30mMoNsIjg2BEONKzMN-Hv
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Salafis Throwing Bombs: How American and British Planners Partnered With Al-Qaeda Affiliated Groups At the Start of the Syrian Civil War
Introduction In the mainstream view, al-Qaeda did not play a role in the Syria conflict until Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dispatched his deputy, Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, to Syria in August 2011 to establish a wing of the group there, called Jabhat al-Nusra, or the Nusra Front. Additionally, al-Qaeda allegedly did not carry out any military operations until December 2011 and did not announce its establishment until January 2012. However, there is evidence that al-Qaeda affiliated militants were involved in the Syrian conflict much earlier. Saudi intelligence...
12/22/21 Gareth Porter on Iran and Afghanistan
Scott celebrates eleven years on the radio by interviewing Gareth Porter about Biden’s first year in office. They discuss the negotiations between the Administration and Iran over a return to the JCPOA. Despite many crossovers with the team that reached an agreement with Iran back in the Obama years, Biden’s people appear set on squeezing more concessions out of the Iranians. But Porter points out that, as he had predicted, the U.S. reluctance to return to the deal led to hardliner victories in Iran’s last elections. But even with a more anti-American regime, Porter sees no evidence...
Year Zero: John Kiriakou, The Permanent Government
Tommy invited John Kiriakou on to usher in the new direction of the podcast. John is a former CIA analyst and counterterrorism expert turned whistleblower. Given his experience in the CIA he has a unique perspective on the intelligence world and how they interact with elected officials and the general population. In this episode John and Tommy discuss how the intelligence agencies interact with elected officials, the role the intelligence agencies play in foreign policy, updates on Assange, and the continuation of the Trump Russia scandal after the release of the Mueller report. Listen to...
FPF #314 – Americans Don’t Want War
On FPF #314, I discuss recent polling that shows Americans want a less aggressive foreign policy. The polling showed that Americans prefer diplomacy and trade. However, foreign policy 'experts' are committed to a more militaristic policy. I explain how this data can impact the 2020 race. I also update Russiagate, a nuclear sale to Russia, and the upcoming talks between Trump and Kim. Links Time - Americans want a less interventionist FP Gareth Porter - Russiagate John Kiriakou - Russiagate Ron Paul Liberty Report - Anti-Iran...
FPF #261 – Violence Surrounds Afghan Elections
On FPF #261, I discuss important news events around the world. Social networks continue to go after independent media outlets. John Kiriakou explains why whistleblowers are so rare. I look at an article by Max Blumenthal on Nikki Haley's speech to CNP. In Afghanistan, an attack nearly killed the Commander of US Forces just days before elections were held. Over 30 people were killed during the election. Links Scott Horton Show - Gareth Porter Scott Horton Show - Saudi Lobby Max Blumenthal - Nikki Haley John Kikakou -...
Spare me claims Gina Haspel will 'speak truth to power'. Real truth-tellers go to jail.
In the Senate Intelligence Committee secret vote today on whether to confirm Trump nominee Gina Haspel as chief of the CIA, she will likely again be praised for promising to “speak truth to power.” This has recently become one of the favorite accolades in the least trusted city in America. But will Americans be as gullible this time around? Porter Goss muzzled CIA When 7-term congressman and dutiful Republican functionary Porter Goss was nominated in 2004 to become CIA chief, Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) endorsed him after he promised to “always speak truth to power.” Fat chance: after he...
John Kiriakou Hit By a Car
He broke his back. And according to one of his lawyers, who I spoke with earlier is worried that it may have been a hit. Read Jeff Stein's report all about it.
The Antiwar Comic: Wanna Hear a Love Story?
I honestly can't believe this story. I'd like to think it was an undercover mission created by the CIA, but... For more comics visit The Webcomic Factory.
5/8/17 John Kiriakou on the CIA’s illegal torture program and his time in prison for blowing the whistle on it
John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer and author of Doing Time Like A Spy: How the CIA Taught Me to Survive and Thrive in Prison, discusses why he refused to participate in the CIA's so-called enhanced interrogation program after 9/11, and why he - as a whistleblower - was the only CIA officer to be jailed over it. Kiriakou also discusses his 30 month sentence and how he survived the brutality of the American prison system.
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