Jodi Foster is confronted with the news that John Hinckley has just shot the President. A flood of reporters descends upon Yale, upon her. Edward Michael Richardson follows in Hinckley's footsteps as he begins stalking Jodi.By Jonathan Bruch

John Hinckley Jr. opens fire on President Ronald Reagan. Secret Service agent Jerry Parr has to make a difficult decision to save the president's life. It all happens in less than two seconds. An event that has been building for years. In the gunman's pocket rests a John Lennon button. In his hotel room is a copy of the Catcher in the Rye.…

John Hinckley Jr discovers that he is not the only one with a dangerous obsession. Jodi Foster finds relief from her tormentor for a brief while as Hinckley turns his sights on the U.S. President. On an island in the Pacific, a man boards a plane. Inside his luggage is a .38 revolver and a copy of a famous novel. A book that has taken over his life…

In 1976 the Martin Scorcese film Taxi Driver was released. The film would become caught up in a national tragedy. Agents investigating a Presidential Assassination attempt uncover a plot that blurs the lines between fact and fiction.By Jonathan Bruch

In 1976 the movie Taxi Driver premiered Starring Robert Deniro and a 14-year-old actress named Jodi Foster. In 1981 President Ronald Reagan is attacked outside a Washington D.C hotel. There is an unlikely connection.By Jonathan Bruch

A trail of destruction follows George Blake. What is uncovered leaves more questions than answers.By Jonathan Bruch

A double agent strikes at the core of MI6.By Jonathan Bruch

Underestimating your enemy is dangerous. Underestimating those you keep close can be deadly. For a list of sources used in this episode visit Eyesonlypodcast.comBy Jonathan Bruch

Does a book of secrets exist? A book that tells the truth about some of America's biggest mysteries? The theory is that it does and it gets passed down from President to President. Thanks to a question from a listener that is what we discuss in this episode. Have a question? Call the Eyes Only Podcast Voicemail line and tell me what is on your mind…

This episode follows the stories of Afghan Interpreters who worked alongside soldiers fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan. For a list of sources used in this episode visit Eyesonlypodcast.com To support a nonprofit saving Afghan Interpreters visit Nononeleft.orgBy Jonathan Bruch

This episode follows the stories of Afghan Interpreters who worked alongside soldiers fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan. For a list of sources used in this episode visit Eyesonlypodcast.com To support a nonprofit saving Afghan Interpreters visit Nononeleft.orgBy Jonathan Bruch

This episode follows the stories of Afghan Interpreters who worked alongside soldiers fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan. If you would like to help Afghan Interpreters please visit No One Left Behind https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=17640 Theme music: Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance https://bit.ly/journey-broken-elega…

Either be the first to try an experimental extraction device in the field or die alone in the Arctic Circle. Source: Leary, W. M., & LeSchack, L. A. (2018). Project Coldfeet: Secret mission to a Soviet Ice station. Naval Institute Press. Theme by: Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance https://soundcloud.com/brokenelegance​ Creative Commons — Attr…

By Jonathan Bruch

One of the most remote places on earth is the last place you want disaster to strike. Theme by: Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance https://soundcloud.com/brokenelegance​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/journey-broken-elegance​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/eTtyZDU…

It was built to outrun anything. Its pilots would put that to the test. Sources: Jacobsen, Annie. Area 51: An Uncensored History of America’s Top Secret Military Base. Illustrated, Back Bay Books, 2012. Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance https://soundcloud.com/brokenelegance​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download…

The plane could fly faster than a rifle bullet. It found its home in a place that doesn't exist. Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance https://soundcloud.com/brokenelegance​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/journey-broken-elegance​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/eTtyZD…

No one said going to the moon would be easy. Sources: JACOBSEN, A. (2018). Phenomena: The secret history of the u.s. government's investigations into extrasensory ... perception and psychokinesis. Place of publication not identified: Back bay Books little brn Dunbar, B. (2018, January 09). Apollo 14. Retrieved March 05, 2021, from https://www.nasa.…

The United States' path to Nuclear Dominance is riddled with mistakes. Some of them deadly. Sources: Herzog, R. (2014). A short history of nuclear folly. Brooklyn: Melville House. Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance https://soundcloud.com/brokenelegance Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.l…

In the 1960s and 70s, the U.S. Embassy in Russia was plagued by a Mysterious signal. It held an ominous secret, one that needs to be told. Havana syndrome' likely caused by directed microwaves - US report. (2020, December 06). Retrieved December 14, 2020, from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55203844 Spero, D. (2017, August 28). US Embassy…

Do women get paid 80 cents on the dollar compared to men? That figure has been a political football, but is it overagreggated? How much are pay differences a matter of employer bigotry versus employee choice? FEEcast discusses this hot button issue. Show Notes: Harvard Study: "Gender Wage Gap" Explained Entirely by Work Choices of Men and Women Tru…

With the 24-hour news media, countless blogs and videos, and near-infinite social media commentary, there’s a lot of noise out there. As a society, we are all struggling to combat disinformation, or “fake news,” and get at the truth. Of course, that’s easier said than done. Joined by guest Jon Miltimore, the FEEcasters discuss how to combat fake ne…

‘Tis the season for holiday sales, so the FEEcasters discuss the economics of the products they’ve got their eyes on: makeup and Apple products. Celebrity-driven brands are disrupting the established players in the beauty care industry by expanding the diversity of the skin tones they serve. And Apple stock is down due to soft iPhone sales. It all …

Cities and states across the country have been courting Amazon. Each eagerly wanted to host the retail giant’s second headquarters. And each offered billions in tax incentives and cash handouts to entice the company. Now Amazon has made its decision, and “HQ2” ended up being HQ2 + 3. The FEEcasters are fans of Amazon (except, ahem, for Marianne), b…

Every year, political strife gets more rancorous and invades more of our lives. On the fringes, our hyper-politicized climate even precipitates violent atrocities. Is this a reflection of how much government itself has steadily encroached on our lives? What perspective can we adopt to foster harmony? Watch this episode of FEEcast to find out! Note:…

From Kendall Jenner to Elizabeth Warren, cultural appropriation is in the news. And coverage of the topic always ramps up as Halloween approaches. Who is allowed to dress up as whom? What should we consider offensive, and how should we respond to offense taken by others? The FEEcast crew, joined by T.K. Coleman, considers these questions, as well a…

After 132 years, Sears is filing for bankruptcy. But it’s not necessarily over for the company which has a surprising and honorable history of disrupting racial hierarchies in the days of Jim Crow. On this episode of the FEEcast, Richard, Anna Jane, and Marianne discuss the company that was truly the Amazon of the 20th century and tackle the questi…

Taylor Swift recently broke her political silence by endorsing Democratic candidates and dishing out progressive buzzwords. These words were music to some ears and noise to others. Kanye West is rarely silent (as Swift knows from experience), particularly about politics these days. Kanye recently made more waves in his MAGA hat, first on SNL, then …

Jeff Bezos announced that Amazon will raise its minimum wage to $15/hour. This made Bernie Sanders happy, but will it lead to layoffs? And what’s up with Bezos turning around and voicing support for increasing the federal minimum wage? Is all this really about compassion or about using government to squash the competition? Tune in to FEEcast for an…

Senator Bernie Sanders recently proposed “Stop BEZOS” (Stop Bad Employers by Zeroing Out Subsidies), a tax bill that doesn’t hide its chief target: Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon. But would this law help low-income workers or hurt them? Find out on FEEcast! Show Notes: Bernie Sanders' Stop BEZOS Campaign Ignores Several Basic Economic Realit…

Teacher pay has again been a hot button issue this back-to-school season, as unions have protested for raises and received sympathetic coverage from the media. But are school teachers really underpaid? And if so, what can they do about it? The FEEcast crew and special guest TK Coleman discuss the numbers, economics, and ethics of the matter. Show N…

Hurricane Florence was descending upon the US east coast as this FEEcast was recorded. The panel, along with guest Jon Miltimore, FEE.org’s managing editor, discuss the economics of hurricanes. It turns out economic laws still apply during natural disasters. The FEEcasters discuss the “Broken Window Fallacy,” the issue of “price gouging,” and more.…

Georgia recently became a “hands-free” state by banning texting while driving. Many consider this a common-sense policy, but the law of unintended consequences has a way of surprising those who assume that new laws are the way to solve every problem. The FEEcasters discuss this and share some of their own experiences on the road. Show Notes: Why a …

CNBC recently reported that Google and Apple, among other big companies, have stopped listing a college degree as a requirement for potential employees. But these checkboxes were always a lot more negotiable than people realize. What do employers really want? What is the value and the cost of a college degree? Is it a good bargain for everybody? Ar…

Podcasters like Tim Ferris and Joe Rogan draw millions of listeners who are more interested in self-improvement than identity politics. Are these “podcast bros” (as the New York Times has dubbed them) placing too much emphasis on individualism and not enough on collective injustices? Or are they offering an empowering alternative to debilitating na…