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Independent news and investigative journalism on empire. Website: https://thegrayzone.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrayzonenews Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrayzonenews
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Sports Explains the World unveils some of the wildest and most surprising sports stories you’ve never heard. And they’re all true. From the unemployed history teacher turned CIA agent and Uganda national basketball coach, to the teenager who invented a mythical athlete…then watched him sign a million-dollar deal, these stories will amaze and move you at every turn. From award-winning journalists across the globe, Sports Explains the World reveals the human side of sports in provocative and u ...
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Insight Myanmar is a beacon for those seeking to understand the intricate dynamics of Myanmar. With a commitment to uncovering truth and fostering understanding, the podcast brings together activists, artists, leaders, monastics, and authors to share their first-hand experiences and insights. Each episode delves deep into the struggles, hopes, and resilience of the Burmese people, offering listeners a comprehensive, on-the-ground perspective of the nation's quest for democracy and freedom. A ...
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And Colossally That’s History! (the name a reference to a famous line of Murray Walker commentary) is the podcast that takes an unadulterated look at the earth-shattering events, epic sagas and huge characters that have shaped motor racing history. From Grand Prix racing as a tool of the Nazi war machine to how Ayrton Senna’s death shaped modern F1, hosts Matt Bishop and Richard Williams will discuss and dissect these topics as only they can, bringing new insight and fresh perspectives that ...
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Geopolitical news, as unbiased information as possible so that you can make up your own mind about what's happening in the world. Focused on China, United States, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America and more!
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Episode #260: Helene Buchholz, a journalist from Germany, ventured into the heart of Myanmar's conflict, driven by a personal mission to shed light on an underreported crisis. A radio journalist for the German public broadcasting network, Helene stepped out of her comfort zone, undergoing extensive training to prepare for the dangers that lay ahead…
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Listen Now: The Offensive Line with Annie Agar
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Join NFL Insider and social media breakout star, Annie Agar, as she tackles the world of fantasy football, odds, props and parlays in “The Offensive Line.” Each week, Annie will break down the NFL’s juiciest and trendiest matchups and drama in her signature quick hitting style, while roasting players and teams (sorry in advance Cowboys fans), dishi…
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Episode #259: When Dr. Jenny Ko Gyi followed her military husband to a remote posting in rural Gangaw, she had no idea how profoundly the experience would affect not only her own spiritual life, but also go on to impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of meditators across Myanmar. Jenny was working at the local clinic, and a colleague told her a…
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How AIPAC' stealthily brought down Cori Bush
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate examine how AIPAC used billions of dollars to launder attacks on Rep. Cori Bush, a progressive critic of the US-Israeli special relationship, behind a series of stealth organizations that made no mention of Israel or Palestine. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support o…
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Grayzone investigation causes 'biggest PR fiasco in history' for US regime change front
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss The Grayzone's investigative report exposing the political conflict eating the National Endowment for Democracy from within, and how a previous Grayzone report triggered the public relations disaster for the US government's de facto regime change arm. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayz…
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UK hate riots inspired by Israel lobby's favorite hooligan
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate take a closer look at the Israel lobby's backing of Tommy Robinson, who helped inspire anti-Muslim riots across the UK, and examine the role of new Netanyahu confidant Elon Musk in fueling the rampage. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at …
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US sends fighter jets, subs to defend Israel
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate on the US military mobilizing to defend Israel after Tel Aviv baited both Iran and Hezbollah into retaliating against its spree of assassinations. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: https:/…
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Israeli soldier boasts of r*ping Palestinian prisoners, plays victim card
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the almost unbelievable spectacle of an Israeli soldier from the shadowy Force 100 unmasking himself as the accused r*pist of a male Palestinian prisoner at the Sde Teiman torture camp. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon:…
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US media downplays this titanic Israeli scandal
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate cover the shocking scandal of confirmed s*xual assault by Israeli soldiers emerging from the torture camp at Sde Teiman, and the US media's curious framing of an episode that has triggered violent national protests. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original …
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'Genocide' condemned by AOC no longer priority
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The Grayzone's Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal discuss comments by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez in which she deflected from her previous condemnation of the Israeli "genocide" in Gaza, and urged voters to focus on reproductive rights instead as the campaign heats up. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our ori…
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Tony Blinken approves arms to notorious Israeli army unit
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate cover the announcement by Secretary of State Tony Blinken that the US will not sanction the Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Israeli army, even after it was confirmed to have brutally killed an elderly American Palestinian citizen in the occupied West Bank, among many other atrocities. The unit is currentl…
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Israel vows 'disproportionate' response to counter-attack
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Israel's openly stated promise to attack civilian infrastructure in Beirut in response to a Hezbollah retaliation, and what it says about the placement of Israeli military and intelligence bases. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism a…
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Israel Crosses All Red Lines for War with Iran
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Maté discuss the assassination of Hamas' chief negotiator in Tehran and the escalation towards Israel's long-sought US-Iran War. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: htt…
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Israeli Pro-R*pe Protesters Storm Military Base
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Maté discuss a new milestone achieved by the genocidal apartheid Israeli regime on its road to hell. Pro-r*ape protests, aiming to free IDF soldiers who were detained for using perverse acts of violence against defenseless Palestinian prisoners in torture sessions. One of these victims was left with life-threatening bleedin…
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Max Blumenthal and Anya Parampil discuss the post-election unrest in Venezuela. Get a copy of Anya's new book, Corporate Coup: Venezuela and the End of U.S. Empire." https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/corporate-coup/ ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/gray…
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Max Blumenthal and Anya Parampil question the motives behind Elon Musk's obsessive barrage of misleading tweets about the election in Venezuela. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: https://twit…
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the latest stage of the Kamala coup, including her brutal hippy punching of anti-genocide protesters, and cover the new wave of pro-rape protests in Israel, as well as the latest from Gaza and the looming retaliation by Iran and Hezbollah. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGlvigt_hEY…
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Episode #258: On this special day of August 8th, the anniversary of 8888, we bring you a story of freedom. Azad's mission is a testament to the enduring spirit of international solidarity and the fight for democracy. An internationalist from the USA, Azad's journey began in the heart of the Rojava revolution in northeastern Syria, where he spent fo…
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Episode #257: This is a story about how the Burmese are willing to pass through hell and high water in order to evict the military from their seat of power, and achieve their democracy. Lorcan Lovett is an experienced journalist who has dedicated much of his career to covering Myanmar’s tumultuous and complex political and cultural landscape. He pa…
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Maté discuss the Olympics' double standards in preventing Russia and Belarusia from competing but allowing Israel to compete, having been convicted of genocide by the ICJ and with Israeli athletes flagrantly signing artillery shells being sent to bomb homes in Gaza. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegra…
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Congress applauds Netanyahu's genocidal lies
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Max Blumenthal, Anya Parampil and Aaron Maté examine Netanyahu's July 24th genocide rally with the US Congress. They discuss a selection of his staggering lies, which insulted the intelligence of Americans and attacked American civil society in order to promote the genocide of Palestine as well as warmongering against Iran. ||| The Grayzone ||| Fin…
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Maté discuss Kamal Harris's hosting of a White Event film event promoting the October 7th mass r-pe hoax and featuring testimony by Palestinian prisoners coerced through torture. They demonstrate how Kamala's record of pandering to AIPAC is practically the same as Biden’s. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https:/…
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Jerusalem Countdown - The Grayzone live
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the countdown to another Iranian counterattack following Israel's brazen assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and insurrectionist riots inside Israel. Anya Parampil joins to discuss the latest from Venezuela, where Washington has officially endorsed regime change and accused President Nicolas Maduro of rigging an el…
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Episode #256: Michael Haack, a long-time advocate and policy expert, outlines the long and arduous journey of the Burma Act from its inception to appropriation. The Burma Act, a legislative framework guiding US policy toward Myanmar, required relentless lobbying to secure the necessary funding, ultimately resulting in a significant $167 million app…
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Episode #255: Roger Huang dives into the enigmatic nature of Myanmar's political landscape, arguing that the transition period wasn't driven by external pressures like sanctions or international isolation, but by an internal recalibration towards the military realizing its vision of a “disciplined democracy.” This vision is rooted in the failure of…
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate address the landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrayzonenews Instagram:…
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Militarist Max Boot married foreign agent
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate go inside the prosecution of the wife of Washington Post pundit and fanatical warmonger Max Boot, for failing to register as a foreign agent of the government of South Korea. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.co…
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate cover reports on the presence of polio in Gaza's wastewater amid calls by top Israeli military figures to spread epidemics in the besieged coastal enclave in order to achieve military victory. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: …
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Shady firm Crowdstrike crashes international travel
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The Grayzone's Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal discuss the disturbing history of Crowdstrike, the firm which crashed IT systems and disrupted international travel, revealing its role in fueling the Russiagate hoax and setting the stage for the Ukraine proxy war. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original …
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Venezuela decides: Anya Parampil on pivotal election
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The Grayzone's Anya Parampil, author of "Corporate Coup: Venezuela and the End of Empire," discusses the historically pivotal Venezuelan presidential election pitting socialist-oriented President Nicolas Maduro against the US-backed opposition, led by veteran coup plotter Maria Corina Machado. Parampil addresses the political stakes of the election…
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate cover the gut-wrenching spectacle of Benjamin Netanyahu's welcome to Washington and report back from the mass protests that met him at the US Capitol. Anya Parampil joins to discuss Venezuela's upcoming election, where the US persists in its push for regime change. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBngFmIV9LA…
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Episode #254: Kitti Prasirtsuk, a professor at Thammasat University, explains that neither ASEAN, nor Thailand in particular, have done enough to address the regionally important Myanmar crisis. In terms of Thailand, its strong economic ties to Myanmar, as well as their close military-to-military relations, have influenced its passive approach. He …
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Episode #253: This is the 4th installment of our interview with Jonathan Crowley, a dedicated vipassana meditator in the tradition of S. N. Goenka. In this episode, he speaks about the time he and his wife Carolyn spent in Myanmar, and how that affected his spiritual journey in general, and specifically his practice of meditation. Myanmar is partic…
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Government by gunplay - The Grayzone live
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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the high and lowlights of the RNC, the Democratic Party elite's push for Joe Biden to drop out of the race, the CrowdStrike IT disaster, Max Boot-gate, and the latest from Gaza ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfkhXTAIopY…
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Episode #252: Born in a Thai refugee camp after his family fled the violence in Myanmar, Star2’s life has been remarkable. His family moved to San Diego when he was just five, and there he faced a new set of challenges, including language barriers, cultural adjustments and bullying. To escape these hardships, he found solace and inspiration in musi…
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Episode #251: Alexandra Kaloyanides joins the podcast to talk about her recent book, Baptizing Burma: Religious Change in the Last Buddhist Kingdom. After pursuing her own meditation practice while exploring more traditional themes in Buddhist studies, she became fascinated by “these young evangelical Americans who ended up sort of by accident in B…
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Freed by Hamas from Israel's jails - The Grayzone reports
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Journalist Jeremy Loffredo travels to the Dheishe Refugee Camp in the occupied Palestinian West Bank to meet Rawda Abu Ajamieh, a woman who was jailed for her activism, and released in exchange for Israeli captives as part of the December 2023 prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel. Ajamieh describes the harrowing conditions prisoners experienced a…
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Israel delays negotiations with new Gaza massacres
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate on the latest spate of massacres in Gaza as Israel's political leadership stalls negotiations on a ceasefire while failing to achieve key military objectives. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone Faceb…
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Aaron Mate debates Israeli army propagandist
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The Grayzone's Aaron Mate reflects on his live debate on Piers Morgan with Israeli army spokesman Jonathan Conricus, who is directly implicated in war crimes in Gaza, including attacks on hospitals. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: …
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