Best Matthew Gault Podcasts (2024)

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The Hard Limits of Cyber War and Subversion Operations 1:05:19

11d ago1:05:19

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com/ Influence campaigns, both subtle and unsubtle, are as old as statecraft. Agencies like the CIA, KGB, and Israel’s Mossad have all attempted to force friends and rivals to change. It doesn’t work as often as you’d think. Subversion campaigns are often so secretive that their effec…

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Inside the Congressional Nuclear Bunker 57:27

19d ago57:27

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com/ We used to build things in America, things like fallout shelters. There’s a luxury hotel on the border between Virginia and West Virginia that’s been a favorite retreat of the D.C. elite for generations. After the fall of the atom bombs in World War II, Washington commissioned an…

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TEASER: Getting Away With Murder in Texas 11:36

1M ago11:36

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Sign up at angryplanetpod.com to get instant access to the full episode. A direct link to the episode on Substack. Back in 2020, Daniel Perry was driving for Uber to make ends meet. He ran a red light and dove his car into a crowd at a Black Lives Matter protest. Garret Foster was there to protect the crowd and he’d brought an AK-47 along to do it.…

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How to Count Nuclear Weapons 59:42

1M ago59:42

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com/ No one is really sure how many nuclear weapons are out there. Every number you see is a best guess. Russia and the U.S. have the most, sitting at around 5,000 each. France has just under 200, China has about 500 (and is probably building more), and North Korea has around 50. The …

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TEASER: Checking In On the Online Nazis With Jason Wilson 13:35

1M ago13:35

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Sign up at angryplanetpod.com to get instant access to the full episode. A direct link to the episode on Substack. American politics was bizarre in 2016. Alt-right figures dominated many news cycles and shared pictures of cartoon frogs online. A lot of those personalities, like Baked Alaska and Richard Spencer, flamed out and vanished from the scen…

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The FBI’s Chat App and the Biggest Sting Operation In History 53:12

1M ago53:12

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International criminal organizations are more concerned about message security than the average citizen. The end-to-end encryption of WhatsApp or Signal is great, but drug traffickers are looking for a little extra. Enter services like Anom, EncroChat, Sky, and Phantom Secure— discrete messaging services that charged big bucks and promised criminal…

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Ships: America Doesn't Build Them Like It Used To (Or at All) 1:00:13

1M ago1:00:13

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A lot goes into keeping a navy afloat. There’s ship husbanding, maintenance, and buckets of haze gray. The U.S. used to be good at this, but it hasn’t been on an active war-footing for a long time and the manufacturing base that created its massive navy has seen better days. So what happens if there’s a war and America doesn’t have enough welders, …

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TEASER: The Case for World War III Breaking Out This Summer 12:18

2M ago12:18

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Sign up at angryplanetpod.com to get instant access to the full episode. A direct link to the episode on Substack. The big picture in Europe doesn’t look good. Russia is moving to encircle key cities in Ukraine and is shaking its nuclear saber at the West. Ukraine’s nearest neighbors are, understandably, concerned about Moscow’s aggression and mili…

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The Horrors Behind Your Frozen Shrimp 48:59

2M ago48:59

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Americans love shrimp. They love it so much they don’t think too hard about where it comes from—or the virtual slaves who are farming them. Joshua Farinella doesn’t have that luxury. A few years ago, Farinella took a job working for a shrimp production company in India. The money they were paying would set his family up for a long time to come, but…

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TEASER: Russian Murderers Who Go to War and Come Home to Kill Again 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Sign up at angryplanetpod.com to get instant access to the full episode. A direct link to the episode on Substack. In Russia there’s a revolving door between prisons and the frontlines. What began as a Wanger program is now official: the Kremlin will pardon nearly any crime if the convict agrees to serve on the front lines in Ukraine. After a six m…

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Americans in Ukraine Looking for ‘Daybreak’ 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

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Luke Paxton and Han Lee know a good cause when they see one. When Russia invades Ukraine in 2022, the American vets know what they need to do. Their time in Afghanistan has given them the skills to help fight a war and the moral clarity needed to know when a cause is just. But are they going to fight in Ukraine for the right reason? Do Ukrainians w…

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An Insider's Critique of Israel 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

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The war between Israel and Hamas, which began on Oct. 7 when terrorists overran the Gaza frontier and killed more than 1,200 Israelis, is now more than six months old. More than 100 Israeli hostages are still being held in Gaza. Israel, in return, has killed more than 30,000 Palestinians, with two thirds of that number likely to be civilians, inclu…

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TEASER: Crawl Out Through the ‘Fallout’ 18:51

3M ago18:51

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Sign up at angryplanetpod.com to get instant access to the full episode. A direct link to the episode on Substack. A successful TV adaptation of the Fallout video game franchise has everyone excited about the post-apocalypse again so we thought it was a good time to finally do a bonus episode we’ve been threatening for a long time. Cultural critic,…

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Episode 15: Harvesting Success from Setbacks: Christine Diamond's Entrepreneurial Journey 34:57

3M ago34:57

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In this illuminating episode of the Fired Up Podcast, Join us on this episode of the Fired Up Podcast as Christine Diamond, founder of Harvest Consulting shines as a beacon of inspiration for entrepreneurs everywhere. From her humble beginnings as a sales manager to becoming a leading consultant for real estate investors, Christine shares her compe…

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What Happens to the World When China and the U.S. ‘Face Off’? 1:02:06

3M ago1:02:06

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Go here to listen to Face-Off Jane Perlez is a veteran foreign correspondent, the former Bejing Bureau Chief for The New York Times, and host of the new podcast “Face-Off.” She’s on Angry Planet today to talk to us about the show and her experiences reporting on China. “Face-Off” is all about America’s complicated relationship with China. Perlez sa…

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The Origins of Haiti’s Gangs and What Comes Next 44:05

3M ago44:05

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Violence thrives in countries where political solutions to conflict have failed. On this episode of Angry Planet, Jeffsky Poincy comes on the show to walk us through the origins of Haiti’s gang problems and lay out the complicated history that gave rise to them. Poincy, who is Haitian, is a program manager at PartnersGlobal, an NGO that helps foste…

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TEASER: Haiti. Life in Empire's Shadow 10:24

3M ago10:24

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Sign up at angryplanetpod.com to get instant access to the full episode. Recorded 4/4/24 The U.S. State Department has been working hard to get Americans out of Haiti. The island nation’s government is in shambles and gangs run much of the urban center of Port-au-Prince. Haitians have struggled for hundreds of years at the hands of gangs, brutal au…

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TEASER: The Shockingly Sophisticated Arsenal of the Houthis 11:38

4M ago11:38

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Yemen has become a battlefield of technological firsts. The Houthis have turned the Red Sea into a proving ground for Iranian weapons, and Tehran is learning what works and what doesn’t. It’s become a place where the Khamenei and his crew can test new technologies and new strategies. It’s a win for Iran and a win for the Houthis in the short-term, …

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Episode 14: Brian Gault's High-Performance Hustle Without the Hassle 31:14

4M ago31:14

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In the latest episode of the Fired Up Podcast, renowned high-performance coach and CEO of Next Level Coaching, Brian Gault uncovers practical suggestions and insightful guidance on finding fulfillment, managing stress, and amplifying your influence as a professional or a business owner. As a Certified High-Performance coach, Brian offers wisdom der…

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How Palantir Is Using AI in Ukraine 58:00

4M ago58:00

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Defense contractors and governments can run a thousand simulations, but the data they get will never be as good as what’s generated on a battlefield. When Russia invaded Ukraine, tech companies saw an opportunity. A land war in Europe presented a unique chance to test cutting-edge technologies. That’s why, a few months after the 2022 invasion, Pala…

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TEASER: War Literature as Culture War Fodder 12:22

4M ago12:22

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Sign up at angryplanetpod.com to get instant access to the full episode. Writing, even fiction writing, about war provides a clear-eyed and honest view of conflict that the best movies and television shows can’t replicate. Civilians and soldiers on all sides of conflicts have always turned to poetry and prose to express feelings that are hard to ar…

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Nuclear War and Imagining the Unimaginable 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

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The U.S. is spending $2 trillion to overhaul its nuclear weapons. China is building ICBM silos in the desert. Russia has spent the last ten years talking about its fancy new nukes. After decades of drawdown, the world’s great powers are reversing course and rebuilding their nuclear arsenals. We have forgotten the power and terror of these weapons. …

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Episode 13: Matthew Pollard - Unleashing Introvert Power in Business 44:08

4M ago44:08

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Fired Up Podcast. This episode features an inspiring entrepreneur and a striking insight into the world of relentless pursuit, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Our Guest, Matthew Pollard, displayed his mindset and strategies that blazed a trail in the business world. Matthew's story showcases how introver…

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What Would an End Game Look Like in Gaza? 59:58

4M ago59:58

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It's easy to say the words "two-state solution" between Israel and the Palestinians, but as Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations explains, there are plenty of reasons why there hasn't been one so far. We also take another look at "moral" war in a tight space. What's the difference between collateral damage and a war crime? And has world …

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America’s Fight in the Red Sea 1:06:25

4M ago1:06:25

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Since the middle of December, a U.S.-led coalition has been trading munitions with Houthis in Yemen. The day after Christmas, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower began participating in strikes against targets along the coast. It hasn’t left since and the conflict between a group of international allies and the Houthis has continued. On this episode of Angry P…

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It’s Time to Retire the Term ‘Proxy War’ 58:44

5M ago58:44

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One of the persistent themes of Angry Planet has been that smaller countries in the spheres of influence of great powers have far greater control over their destinies than it would appear. If the recent fighting in the Middle East has taught us anything, it’s that local partners have plans of their own and it’s impossible for a patron to have compl…

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Why Congress's Fears of Russian Space Nukes Is Political Theatre 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

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Cyber is a show covering a diverse range of topics. We’ve covered everything from crypto to AI to online cults. If it touches technology or online culture, we’ll talk about it. That’s how you get an episode like today’s, which is both a deep dive into professional wrestling’s latest scandal and a discussion of the latest existential threat: nuclear…

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Can You Fight a Moral War in a Tight Space? 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

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Retired Colonel John Spencer, who is a combat veteran who now teaches at West Point, joins Matthew and Jason for a second time. This time we're not talking about how to carry out urban warfare, but we're looking at how you fight morally under impossible circumstances. John recently wrote a piece for Newsweek (Jason's day job), making the controvers…

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Episode 12: Kazi Haque's 10X Real Estate Revolution 22:35

5M ago22:35

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In this enlightening episode of the Fired Up Podcast, host Brad Reba dialogs with Kazi Haque, the founder and CEO of Unique Four Diamonds Real Estate. Learn about Kazi's transition from an engineer to a successful real estate investor and business coach. Kazi reveals the impact of mentorship, constant effort, and the role of social media in contemp…

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AI Deepfakes Are Everywhere and Congress is Completely Out of Their Depth 50:29

5M ago50:29

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An AI-generated Biden called voters in New Hampshire ahead of the primary and told them to stay home. X locked down the search term “Taylor Swift” after AI-generated nudes of the pop giant flooded the platform. In the wake of both scandals, Congress has struggled with how to fight back against the flood of fake bullshit. Keeping the world from drow…

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Tech Used to Be Bleeding Edge, Now it’s Just Bleeding 1:07:44

5M ago1:07:44

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Ten years ago, Big Tech reached a peak. Facebook had wormed its way into the lives of billions of people. The mainstream news covered iPhones releases like they were Taylor Swift concerts. Elon Musk was promising to colonize Mars and fill the streets with self-driving cars. In 2024, the wheels have come off all these dreams. Musk has filled the sky…

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Ore Is the New Oil 49:04

6M ago49:04

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Oil makes the world go ‘round, for now. But rare earth minerals such as lithium are increasingly in demand and, as a result, the source of conflict. With us on the show today is Reuters journalist Ernest Scheyder. His new book The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives explores the new resource war that’s sucking in co…

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How to Read Leaked Datasets Like a Journalist 55:40

6M ago55:40

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We live in a golden age of data. Every day, hacktivists release terabytes of data on sites like DDoSecrets, but sorting through it all requires some technical knowledge. What if you don’t know XML from SQL let alone how to write a simple Python script? Micah Lee is the director of information security for The Intercept and he’s on Cyber today to ta…

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How Ukraine Wins 56:08

6M ago56:08

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Joining your faithful Angry Planet crew this week are Rose Gottemoeller and Michael Ryan, both national security experts and both with a strong view that the war in Ukraine can still be won. And they'll even tell you how, if you listen to this week's show. You can read more of their thoughts in Foreign Policy: Ukraine Has a Pathway to Victory Angry…

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What a Novel About an AI Documenting the Last Human Says About Our Real Dystopia 53:05

6M ago53:05

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The unreliable narrator of After World, the new novel from author Debbie Urbanski, is an AI tasked with writing a book about Sen, the last human on Earth. In this world, humanity is done. The world is moving on without us and Sen was born for a purpose: to watch the planet change itself without humanity. After World is a story about artificial inte…

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Episode 11: Russell Wahl's Resilience - Building Sonoma County Carpentry 32:31

6M ago32:31

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Join us in Fired Up Ep 11 for the compelling story of Russell Wahl, Founder of Sonoma County Carpentry. Discover how Russell's early experiences in construction and a career pivot from automotive repair to carpentry shaped his path. The episode takes a deep dive into a pivotal moment in 2021, when personal challenges led Russell to transform his ha…

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One Year Reporting in Russia 57:44

6M ago57:44

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Vice News reporter Any Hayward spent the better part of the last year in Russia reporting on the domestic situation there. His work has appeared in various segments on Vice’s website, but he’s got a new documentary coming out on the anniversary of fullscale invasion called Warped by War. Hayward is here to walk us through what he saw, who he talked…

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The Future of Nukes Involves AI and Nobody Knows What Happens Next 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

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According to the hype, artificial intelligence is changing everything. The truth is more complicated, but that doesn’t mean that companies and governments aren’t rushing to embrace the new technology. It’s even being used to update an old and destructive technology: nuclear weapons. America is modernizing its force, Russia is building new kinds of …

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