Best Adam Fitzgerald Podcasts (2025)

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US Attorney General John Ashcroft & FBI Director Robert Mueller Press Briefing (A Breakdown) 1:03:53

11d ago1:03:53

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On September 12th 2001, US Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI Director Robert Mueller, held a press briefing announcing the latest investigation into the attacks and rescue and recovery in New York City and Washington D.C. I give my own additional thoughts during the playing of the video.By Adam Fitzgerald

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#136 Tim, My Dude — Bouldering Has Leveled Up, The Next Gen Is Better, 15d Is Harder Than V17, and The Best Highball In The World 2:13:33

21m ago2:13:33

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Tim Kang (my dude) is back on Testpiece to discuss the incredible sending spree the youth have gone on these past few months. V17 is just the norm now, and V15's are just for fun and flash attempts. Tim and Josh also discuss what the future may hold in terms of grading, whether 15d is harder or easier than V17, and Tim shares what he things is the …

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#135 BONUS [Zach Galla] — 9A Surprises, The Project He’s Currently Locked In On, Simulator Training, and Who’s Going To Be Next On The Process 12:50

25m ago12:50

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This is the behind the scenes discussion right after Episode #134 was finished. Zach Galla shares a bit more about some 9A’s / V17’s he’s tried, the project he’s currently most psyched on it, how he used simulators to train for The Process (V16), and who he thinks will get the third ascent of it. We hope you enjoy this peak into what happens right …

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#134 Zach Galla — The Process [V16] SA, Transitioning From Comps To The Hardest Highballs Around The World, Sosa V16 FA, and New Core Climbing Companies 2:02:43

1d ago2:02:43

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Zach Galla is back after an insanely amazing year. Catch Zach's first Testpiece Episode, #77, here. Since we last chatted he’s been traveling the world with the goal of climbing the best hard boulders in the world. And boy did he achieve that goal… Get the blow by blow breakdown of Zach’s second ascent of the iconic “The Process”, V16, one of the p…

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#133 Island Boys — The Boys Go To Mallorca, Coaches Coaching Each Other, Using Fear To Your Advantage, and “Pessimists Sound Smart; Optimists Get Rich” 2:03:33

8d ago2:03:33

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A couple of Island Boys just trying to make it to the top! We’ve got Ross Fulkerson, Marco Giacomangeli, and Bryce Belshin with your normal host, Josh Horsley. These boys recently got back from a trip to Mallorca that involved tons of amazing deep water soloing and some world class sport climbing as well. Each of these athletes are active coaches o…

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#132 BONUS [Nathaniel Coleman] — V17 Grading Thoughts, Reflections On Naming, and What He Remembers Most From Projecting 15:42

11d ago15:42

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This is the behind the scenes discussion right after Episode #131 was finished. Nathaniel Coleman shares a bit more about his thoughts on V17 grades, training while he projected “No One Mourns The Wicked”, and what the name truly means. We hope you enjoy this peak into what happens right after episodes are “finished”! Don’t miss Episode #131 for co…

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Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters: Christian Jihadist Extraordinaire 28:38

12d ago28:38

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In this video, i respond to a short clip from Oklahoma Superintendent, Ryan Walters, who exclaimed that the United States youth is being taught to hate the country, that the left is to blame for open borders and why does terrorism happen. I give my own thoughts which are highly critical of Walters and why i consider people like him dangerous.…

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How Did The Media Know About The Collapse Of WTC 7 20:29

13d ago20:29

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Earlier today, Richard Gage (formerly of Architects & Engineers) posted a Twitter post asking the public what they saw regarding CNN broadcast of WTC 7 in background. Famed comedian and political podcaster, Jimmy Dore, asks the inevitable question. “How did they know it was about to collapse exactly"…

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#131 Nathaniel Coleman — V17 FA “No One Mourns The Wicked” [Defying Gravity Sit], The Newest And Best V17 In The World, and Breaking The Rules to Go from Good to Great 1:52:04

13d ago1:52:04

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Special podcast!! Nathaniel Coleman just did a V17 FA, “No One Mourns The Wicked”! This is the first ascent of the highly sought after low start to the iconic V15 testpiece, Defying Gravity. Nathaniel reached out to Testpiece and asked if we could do a podcast to give a behind the scenes story to accompany the video that dropped on Mellow TODAY. Wa…

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Guantanamo Bay 9/11 Trial Judge Overrules Prosecutions Motion: Guilty Pleas Begin January 2025 16:11

14d ago16:11

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The appellate court for the military commissions has rejected a government effort to stop the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks from pleading guilty next week on Guantanamo Bay. I read from the article by Lawdragon and give my own thoughts. Appellate Court Denies Rescission Of 9/11 Plea Deals: https://www.lawdragon.com/news-features/2024-1…

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Was There An An Ineffective Security Lapse When Nine Of The 911 Hijackers Were Selected For Additional Security Thru CAPPS & Didnt Find Anything Suspicious 2:14

20d ago2:14

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Max Cleland, 9/11 Commission, asks James May,, Air Transport Association Of America, if there were security lapses from the CAPPS system on September 11th 2001 regarding some of the 9/11 hijackers.By Adam Fitzgerald

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Investigating Torture: The FBI's & CIA's Final Conclusions 55:49

17d ago55:49

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In the aftermath of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), along with the Department of Defense (DoD), began the process of perusing the terrorists and their associates involved. In the timeframe between 2002-2006, the CIA's "rendition program" was given a green light…

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Israeli Supremacy & The Evil Manifesting Within 29:48

17d ago29:48

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As The Israeli government orders it's military to continue it's endless barrage upon Gaza and the Palestinian people, the rule of law by the International Criminal Courts remains paralyzed by the silence of the United States. This has given rise to an even far more insidious mindset growing in Israel currently.…

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Two Bali Bombing Suspects Are Released Back Home Under Plea Deal With US Government 14:37

18d ago14:37

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The US military said that it had repatriated two Malaysian men, Mohammed Nazir Lep and Mohammed Farik Amin, from its prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who admitted to committing war crimes for an affiliate of Al-Qaeda. I read from an actual and give my own personal thoughts on the matter.By Adam Fitzgerald

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Al Qaeda Was Not A Top Priority For AG John Ashcroft But FBI Budget Priorities Were 1:23

18d ago1:23

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Tim Roemer, 9/11 Commission panelist, asks Thomas Pickard, former FBI acting director, whether Al Qaeda was a top priority for FBI Headquarter officialsBy Adam Fitzgerald

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Attacks On The World Trade Center & Pentagon (John Ashcroft & Norman Mineta) (A Breakdown) 49:30

20d ago49:30

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On September 11th 2001, US Attorney General, John Ashcroft and Transportation Secretary, Norman Mineta, address the nation before a White House Press Briefing in light of the hijackings and attacks in New York City and Washington D.C. I play the video while offering some of my own thoughts.By Adam Fitzgerald

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Operation Encore: FBI Interview Of Muased al-Jarrah 23:12

21d ago23:12

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In this new series entitled "Operation Encore Edits", i will be reading excerpts from the FBI's investigation dubbed "Operation Encore", which was a followup to the PENTTBOM investigation of Saudi government complicity in providing assistance to two Al Qaeda operatives who were involved with the 9/11 attacks, Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi.…

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What Has The FAA Learned In The Aftermath Of The September 11 Attacks & What Are Recommended For Future Of Airline Safety 2:48

28d ago2:48

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9/11 Commission Panelist, Max Cleland, asks Jane Garvey, FAA Administrator, what the FAA has learned over the last few months proceeding the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks.By Adam Fitzgerald

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#130 Good To Great — What The Best Of The Best Focus On, Execution, Resilience, Intrinsic Motivation, Stretching Your Limits, and Trying HARD 18:51

22d ago18:51

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This episode is a roundup of 5 climbs from Testpiece guests, some of the BEST climbers in the world, sharing what it takes to go from Good to Great. Josh also shares what’s in his personal note titled “What I’ve Learned From Talking To The Best Climbers In The World”. Support the show Support us on Patreon: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE Sign-up…

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Report On The Joint House Inquiry (Additional Operational Challenges And Constraints) 6:54

24d ago6:54

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The Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 is the official name of the inquiry conducted by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the Sept…

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Canestraro Interview Of CS-12 17:18

29d ago17:18

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In this video, i will be reading from Donald Canestraro (Office of Military Commissions) document where he interviews officials, who had to remain anonymous due to their viewing of classified material, from the CIA, FBI and the 9/11 Congressional inquiries. The information details an illegal covert intelligence operation which involved CIA and Saud…

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#129 Austin Geiman — Defying Gravity V15, 11 Years and 100+ Sessions, The History The Sit And The Next Generation, “Best Boulder Ever Best Experience Ever”, and The Power Of Perseverance 1:32:22

29d ago1:32:22

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Austin Geiman recently made waves when he sent the iconic testpiece, Defying Gravity, V15, after 11 years and 100+ sessions. Austin started trying this boulder while it was still a project and he was there when Daniel Woods and Jimmy Webb snagged the FA in 2013 in the film Huntsmen. He continued trying it through the years and then he also was ther…

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Abderraouf Jdey After Coming Up Missing Was Put On Airline Watchlist 2:08

1M ago2:08

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Fred Feilding, 9/11 Commission, asks inquires about Abderraouf Jdey, who was selected to the Hamburg Cell but withdrew. John Pistole, FBI executive director counterterrorism, answers that Jdey went missing but was put on the terrorist watchlist.By Adam Fitzgerald

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Prosecuting Individual Israeli Soldiers for War Crimes Ep. 280 33:16

1M ago33:16

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Patrick discusses Non-Profit attempts to prosecute individual soldiers for war crimes in Gaza. Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: The Hind Rajab Foundation (@HindRFoundation) / X IDF Soldiers in Amsterdam Face Urgent Arrest for Gaz…

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Osama Bin Laden: A Profile In Terrorism 28:04

1M ago28:04

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By 1993, the intelligence services and certain members of the State Department were beginning to hear a name that is linked to international terrorism, Osama Bin Laden. The CIA and NSA were aware of him, but didn't share all the intelligence they had on him to the agency. This short video clip is from a documentary from CBC, i offer additional thou…

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The 9/11 Commission Report: Analysis 12:10

1M ago12:10

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Emergency response is a product of preparedness. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the last best hope for the community of people working in or visiting the World Trade Center rested not with national policymakers but with private firms and local public servants, especially the first responders :fire ,police, emergency medical service, and buil…

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Report On The Joint House Inquiry (Authorities To Conduct Covert Action Against Bin Ladin) 1:45

1M ago1:45

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The Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 is the official name of the inquiry conducted by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the Sept…

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The Jihadist Future For Syria & Beyond 23:16

1M ago23:16

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What does the Oded Yinon Plan and Mohammed al-Jolani's outline for Syria have in common? Did the Doha Accords give the Taliban-Al Qaeda the freedom to take over Afghanistan? The future of Syria and beyond look like something from a Clive Barker novel as videos are now surfacing of Syrians being killed by members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKTu26MItH0&ab_channel=AdamFitzgerald 13:17

1M ago13:17

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With the capitol of Syria under the group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the international media have called for the Jihadist Jolani to become recognized as a "reformed" rebel mercenary. But the long term implications are too grave to ignore. I read from latest news and offer some thoughts.…

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#128 Anne-Worley Moelter — CEO of Movement, Running The Largest Network of Gyms In The US, Climbing’s Unique Community, The Evolution Of Climbing Gyms and Where They're Headed 1:32:17

1M ago1:32:17

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Anne-Worley Moelter is one of the most important people in climbing today because she is the CEO of Movement Climbing, the largest network of climbing gyms in the US with a portfolio of 30 gyms and another 3 coming soon. These gyms set the tone and craft the climbing experience for millions of climbers. Anne-Worley is a lifer who has done SO MUCH f…

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The Salafist Caliphate Rises As The Syrian Government Falls 21:26

2M ago21:26

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With Damascus fallen to the Western backed jihadists, President Bashir Al Assad had fled to Moscow with his family as they seek asylum. The jihadists are now in charge and with Libya, Afghanistan and North Africa under their influence, the problem of terrorism will become apparent soon.By Adam Fitzgerald

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The Miracle Of The Pentagon (A Breakdown) 31:03

2M ago31:03

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Darin Harvey and myself watch a discussion regarding the aftermath of the 9/11 attack at the Pentagon and how local and federal agencies helped each other in the search and rescue mission.By Adam Fitzgerald

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The Second Coming Rise: Of The Fundamentalists 35:16

2M ago35:16

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With conflicts in Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, Gaza, North Africa and Syria, led by a multitude of ultra-orthodox and right wing groups, are we witnessing the new enemy that will plague most of humanity? I read from the latest news and offer my own thoughts. Far-Right Calls for Gaza Resettlement Ignite Controversy in Israel: https://themedialine.org/by-…

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Canestraro Interview Of Richard Clarke 11:05

2M ago11:05

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In this video, i will be reading from Donald Canestraro (Office of Military Commissions) document where he interviews officials, who had to remain anonymous due to their viewing of classified material, from the CIA, FBI and the 9/11 Congressional inquiries. The information details an illegal covert intelligence operation which involved CIA and Saud…

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The Arabs At War In Afghanistan (Two Memos Early Suggestions For An Arab Led Organization) 14:50

2M ago14:50

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I will be doing a read along chapter reading of The Arabs At War In Afghanistan by Mustafa Hamid, also known as Abu Walid al-Masri, and Leah Farrall. I will also be adding some additional commentary when needed. Chapter 4. Two Memos Early Suggestions For An Arab Led OrganizationBy Adam Fitzgerald

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#127 Tim, My Dude — V17 Is The New V16, $100 Bet That ‘Shaolin’…, Professional To Weekend Warrior, Embracing Weird Beta, and Josh Reflects On Mallorca 2:17:04

1M ago2:17:04

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Timothy Kang, aka “Tim, My Dude” is back on the pod to talk about the latest climbing news, an update in his life going from a pro-climber to a weekend warrior, and hear about Josh’s recent trip to Mallorca. If you are new to the podcast you may not recognize why he is “Tim, My Dude” and that is because of the many many podcasts Josh and Tim record…

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The East Africa Operation, Part 1 (Al Qa'ida In Afghanistan) 8:26

2M ago8:26

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In this video, i read chapters off the book "Al Qa'ida in Afghanistan" written by Anne Stenersen. This reading is from Chapter 8: International Terrorism "The East Africa Operation" Al Qa'ida in Afghanistan: https://www.amazon.com/Al-Qaida-Afghanistan-Anne-Stenersen/dp/1107427762By Adam Fitzgerald

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FBI After Debriefing Report On Bojinka Plot Suspect Abdul Hakim Murad (Ramzi Yousef FBI Report) (Part 1) 21:38

2M ago21:38

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I read from the FBI debriefing report of Abdul Hakim Murad, a 27 year old Pakistani, involved with an operation that involved making timed bombs on 11 commercial airliners and have them all blown up over the Pacific Ocean. The operation was entitled "Bojinka". It would later be the precursor to the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks.…

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Fifty-Three CIA Detainees Enter The CIA's Detention And Interrogation Program In 2003 3:32

2M ago3:32

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The Committee Study of the Central Intelligence Agency's Detention and Interrogation Program is a report compiled by the bipartisan United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) about the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)'s Detention and Interrogation Program and its use of torture during interrogation in U.S. government bulletins on…

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#126 Natalia Grossman — 4x WC Season Winner [in a row!], Mindset As An Underdog vs Topdog, Climbing Your Best While Injured, and Knowing She’s ‘Ready’ For a Comp 1:36:58

2M ago1:36:58

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Natalia Grossman is one of the top female competitors of all time. She has won an astounding 11 World Cups and 4 World Cup seasons in a row! She also competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team USA. Even though Natalia won the WC season in 2024, it was a tough year for her. She suffered a serious injury during the semi finals in the first World Cu…

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Al Qaeda: Background, Current Status, And U.S. Policy (My Thoughts) 20:34

2M ago20:34

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In May 2024, the Congressional Research Service, wrote a 3 page summary entitled "Al Qaeda: Background, Current Status, and U.S. Policy". I read from the report and offer some thoughts of my own. Al Qaeda: Background, Current Status, and U.S. Policy: https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11854…

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The 9/11 Report: Leonardo Salvaggio & Adam Fitzgerald (Khalid Sheikh Mohammed) 48:42

2M ago48:42

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In our fifth episode, 9/11 researcher and investigative reporter, Leonardo Salvaggio and myself are pleased to invite to the show Sean Russell. Russell is the co-host of the 9/11 themed podcast Beyond Ground Zero. The topic we speak at length here is the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and Bojinka bombing plot, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Leonar…

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The Contractors Take Over (The Black Banners) 10:30

2M ago10:30

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I read a small excerpt from former NYC FBI agent, Ali Soufan's book, "The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda" Chapter 21: "The Contractors Take Over". "The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Banners-Inside-Against-al-Qaeda/dp/0393079422…

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Pentagon 9/11: Identifying The Dead 20:29

2M ago20:29

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This will be a read along series based off the book "Pentagon 9/11", a joint authored text from the Secretary of Defense Historical Office (OSD) which initiated the project as a Defense Historical Study. Chapter 7: Identifying The DeadBy Adam Fitzgerald

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Abu Ghraib Torture Victims Fight Back with $42 MILLION Verdict Win Ep. 279 57:33

2M ago57:33

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Patrick dives into the recent trial which found US company CACI liable for damages from it’s work at the Abu Ghraib military prison following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: Provoked: How Washington St…

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FBI Detains Abdulaziz al-Angari Who Had Photos Of NYC Landmarks Taken Sept 10th 4:55

2M ago4:55

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In this new series entitled "Operation Encore Edits", i will be reading excerpts from the FBI's investigation dubbed "Operation Encore", which was a followup to the PENTTBOM investigation of Saudi government complicity in providing assistance to two Al Qaeda operatives who were involved with the 9/11 attacks, Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi.…

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#125 Melina Costanza — Double Double Gold Gold Pod Pod (Follow-Up Episode), ‘Pressure Is A Privilege’, What Execution Really Feels Like, V13 2nd Go, and The Power of Journaling 2:12:45

2M ago2:12:45

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This is a follow-up episode to the last Melina Costanza podcast, #119. That episode was one of the fan favorites, josh favorites, and even favorites of other professional climbers. Go listen to that one first, because it was amazing and will set the stage for this follow-up episode. It’s only been a month since Melina last came on, but in that mont…

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US Government Requests Suppression Of Plea Deals As Judge McCall Pauses Hearing Til January 16:12

2M ago16:12

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In a predictable turn of events, the prosecution team in the Sept. 11 case on Sunday won at least a temporary victory in forestalling entry of guilty pleas by the accused mastermind of the attacks and two of his accused co-conspirators, I read from the latest article and give my own thoughts. Judge Agrees To Delay 9/11 Guilty Pleas, Sets Early Janu…

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