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Is Palantir the War on Terror's Final Form? [UNLOCKED]

29 MAY 2026 · 01:07:03

Is Palantir the War on Terror's Final Form? [UNLOCKED]

Paywalled epsiode unlocked due to popular request. Thank them. Peter Thiel's Palantir is a tool so powerful and so unscrupulous that it's destroying digital privacy as we know it. It's utilisation at war is also making it a deadly tool with its leaders desperate to spill more blood in the name of "anti-terrorism"... SUPPORT US through the membership.

Trump's White House Ballroom Probably Isn't a Ballroom...

21 MAY 2026 · 47:08

Trump's White House Ballroom Probably Isn't a Ballroom...

Today we speak to investigative journalist Drey from The Drey Dossier. She tells us how she discovered that Trump's new White House ballroom is actually probably something a lot more sinister... https://thedreydossier.substack.com/ No ads and all exclusives via the membership. Discounted 50% off the best internet privacy for all our listeners: proton.me/popularfront INFO | MERCH | NEWS | JAKE | SUBSTACK

Using Facial Recognition to Track the Epstein Network

12 MAY 2026 · 39:30

Using Facial Recognition to Track the Epstein Network

Today we speak to data scientist Tristan Lee. He tells us about his new project: Epstein.photos, a site that allows users to connect the Epstein cabal using facial recognition... No ads and all exclusives via the membership. Discounted 50% off the best internet privacy for all our listeners: proton.me/popularfront INFO | MERCH | NEWS | JAKE | SUBSTACK

The Non-Stop Nightmare of the Gaza "Ceasefire"

8 MAY 2026 · 46:57

The Non-Stop Nightmare of the Gaza "Ceasefire"

Donate to the Ionad Hind Rajab Centre: https://www.ionadhindrajab.org/ Get the jersey: https://spicebagmerch.com/products/ionad-hind-rajab-jersey Today we speak to journalist Talah Kaddourah about the aftermath of Israel's unrelenting war on Gaza. The "ceasefire" has brought new problems such as sickness, banditry, continued war crimes, and young orphans trying to look after their siblings. No ads and all exclusives via the membership. Discounted 50% off the best internet privacy for all our listeners: proton.me/popularfront INFO | MERCH | NEWS | JAKE | SUBSTACK

Charity Guns for Violent West Bank Settlers | PREVIEW

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Colombia's Upcoming Elections Could be the Most Violent Yet

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Colombia's Upcoming Elections Could be the Most Violent Yet

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Over 100 Israeli Attacks on Lebanon in 10 Minutes

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Over 100 Israeli Attacks on Lebanon in 10 Minutes

We speak to journalist Thomas Noonan, who's on the ground in Lebanon as Israel launches 100+ attacks the country in 10 minutes. No ads and all exclusives via the membership. Discounted 50% off the best internet privacy for all our listeners: proton.me/popularfront INFO | MERCH | NEWS | JAKE | SUBSTACK