American Exception

Far West and the Global Drug Meta-Group - Part 5 (AE177)

Ben Howard and Aaron to continue our series on the post-Cold War global drug meta-group (GDMG). In this installment, they are joined by Peter Dale Scott who finally breaks his semi-silence on the subject!For a time, the GDMG was centered around the milieu at Far West, a private military/intelligence outfit that combined elements of classic deep state outfits like the World Commerce Corporation, Booz Allen, BCCI, etc.
The basis for this series is Peter's epic 2005 Lobster magazine article, “The Global Drug Meta-Group: Drugs, Managed Violence, and the Russian 9/11.” In this episode, we focus on the essay's fourth section, “The Meta-Group, the War on Terror, and 9/11.”
The 2005 article and its subject matter were a major part of Peter's poem, “A Ballad of Drugs and 9/11,” which we discussed in Part 20 of our Peter Dale Scott Oral History series.
Check out the CovertAction Magazine 9/11 trilogy by Good, Howard, Scott:
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: U.S. Complicity in the Terror Spectacle and the Urgent Need to End It
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: Why Did Key U.S. Officials Protect the Alleged 9/11 Plotters?
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: U.S. Complicity in the Terror Spectacle and the Urgent Need to End It
Episode art by Casey Moore!
Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!
Music: "Only in Dreams" by Mock Orange

Independence Day! (DCC41)

On Independence Day, Aaron and Bryce discuss how current events show that the world is incrementally declaring independence from Western imperialism!
Image: The Bidens watch the fireworks from the White House on July 4, 2021. Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz.
Special thanks to:
Dana Chavarria, production
Casey Moore, graphics
Michelle Boley, animated intro
Mock Orange, music

David Talbot: A Tribute and Call to Action (DCC40)

An All-Star line-up pays homage to our founding Devil’s Chess Club co-host, the great journalist and historian, David Talbot, who recently suffered his second near-fatal stroke in seven years.
Please contribute here if you can: Help David Talbot After a Severe Stroke
In this episode, we hear from:
Glenn Greenwald
James DiEugenio
Jefferson Morley
John Kirby
Libby Handros
Oliver Stone
Peter Dale Scott
Ben Howard
Bryce Greene
Karen Croft
 
Special thanks to:
* Dana Chavarria, production
* Casey Moore, graphics
* Michelle Boley, animated intro
* Mock Orange, music

Far West and the Global Drug Meta-Group - Part 4 (AE176)

Ben Howard joins us to continue our series on the post-Cold War global drug meta-group (GDMG). For a time, the GDMG was centered around the milieu at Far West, a private military/intelligence outfit that combined elements of classic deep state outfits like the World Commerce Corporation, Booz Allen, BCCI, etc.
The basis for this series is Peter Dale Scott's epic 2005 Lobster magazine article, “The Global Drug Meta-Group: Drugs, Managed Violence, and the Russian 9/11.” In this episode, we focus on the essay's fourth section, “The Meta-Group, the War on Terror, and 9/11.”
The 2005 article and its subject matter were a major part of Peter's poem “A Ballad of Drugs and 9/11” which we discussed in Part 20 of our Peter Dale Scott Oral History series.
Check out the CovertAction Magazine 9/11 trilogy by Good, Howard, Scott:
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: U.S. Complicity in the Terror Spectacle and the Urgent Need to End It
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: Why Did Key U.S. Officials Protect the Alleged 9/11 Plotters?
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: U.S. Complicity in the Terror Spectacle and the Urgent Need to End It
Episode art by Casey Moore!
Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!
Music: “High Octane Punk Mode” by Mock Orange

The Collapse of Empire (DCC39)

Retired US Marine and former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter joins Aaron, Bryce, and guest co-host Wiley Boley to discuss the multiple crises facing the US Empire.
Please contribute here if you can: Help David Talbot After A Severe Stroke
Special thanks to:
Dana Chavarria, production
Casey Moore, graphics
Michelle Boley, animated intro
Mock Orange, music

Far West and the Global Drug Meta-Group - Part 3 (AE175)

We continue our series with Ben Howard on the post-Cold War global drug meta-group (GDMG). For a time, the GDMG was centered around the milieu at Far West, a private military/intelligence outfit that combined elements of classic deep state outfits like the World Commerce Corporation, Booz Allen, BCCI, etc.
The basis for this series is Peter Dale Scott's epic 2005 Lobster magazine article, “The Global Drug Meta-Group: Drugs, Managed Violence, and the Russian 9/11.” In this episode, we focus on the essay's third section, “Allegations of Drug-Trafficking and Far West, Ltd.”
The 2005 article and its subject matter were a major part of Peter's poem “A Ballad of Drugs and 9/11” which we discussed in Part 20 of our Peter Dale Scott Oral History series.
Check out the CovertAction Magazine 9/11 trilogy by Good, Howard, Scott:
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: U.S. Complicity in the Terror Spectacle and the Urgent Need to End It
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: Why Did Key U.S. Officials Protect the Alleged 9/11 Plotters?
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: U.S. Complicity in the Terror Spectacle and the Urgent Need to End It
Episode art by Casey Moore!
Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!
Music: "Don't Feel a Thing" by Mock Orange

Endgame for the Rumpelstiltskin Dollar? (DCC38)

Aaron breaks down Russia's latest peace overtures and the reported demise of the "petrodollar." Then we explore the strange case of Pete Brewton's important book, 'The Mafia, CIA & George Bush'.
Please contribute here if you can: Help David Talbot After A Severe Stroke
Special thanks to:
Dana Chavarria, production
Casey Moore, graphics
Michelle Boley, animated intro
Mock Orange, music

Far West and the Global Drug Meta-Group - Part 2 (AE174)

We continue our series with Ben Howard on the post-Cold War global drug meta-group (GDMG). For a time, the GDMG was centered around the milieu at Far West, a private military/intelligence outfit that combined elements of classic deep state outfits like the World Commerce Corporation, Booz Allen, BCCI, etc.
The basis for this series is Peter Dale Scott's epic 2005 Lobster magazine article, “The Global Drug Meta-Group: Drugs, Managed Violence, and the Russian 9/11.” In this episode, we focus on the essay's second section, “The Meta-Group, Drugs, Salafist Islam, and America.”
The 2005 article and its subject matter were a major part of Peter's poem “A Ballad of Drugs and 9/11” which we discussed in Part 20 of our Peter Dale Scott Oral History series.
Check out the CovertAction Magazine 9/11 trilogy by Good, Howard, Scott:
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: U.S. Complicity in the Terror Spectacle and the Urgent Need to End It
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: Why Did Key U.S. Officials Protect the Alleged 9/11 Plotters?
The Twenty Year Shadow of 9/11: U.S. Complicity in the Terror Spectacle and the Urgent Need to End It
Episode art by Casey Moore!
Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!
Music: "Touch Tone Bell" by Mock Orange

The RFK Assassination (DCC37)

Aaron and Bryce discuss the current and ongoing geopolitical crises that the US empire is facing. Then, they look at the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy here around the 56 anniversary of that unsolved crime.
Special thanks to:
Dana Chavarria, production
Casey Moore, graphics
Michelle Boley, animated intro
Mock Orange, music

Empire and Democracy (DCC36 - Audio)

Aaron and Bryce speak with Dr. Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential candidate for 2024. We discuss how she came to be the 2024 nominee, the Cornel West debacle, the Gaza Genocide, the collapse of the US Empire, and the urgent need for an American Truth & Reconciliation process.
Special thanks to:
Dana Chavarria, production
Casey Moore, graphics
Michelle Boley, animated intro
Mock Orange, music