American Exception

Subscribe to the American Exception podcast on Patreon to get access to the entire library of historical research on the deep politics of the United States. Journalist Seth Harp joins us to discuss The Fort Bragg Cartel, his trailblazing new book on the endemic drug abuse, murder, mayhem, narcotics trafficking, and legal immunity of the US Special Forces milieu centered at Fort Bragg. The Fort Brag Cartel is currently being adapted into a series for HBO.
Special thanks to:
·         Dana Chavarria, production
·         Casey Moore, graphics
·         Michelle Boley, animated intro
·         Mock Orange, music

Aaron and Bryce are joined by Tonery Rogers, a PhD student of history, to discuss the recent 9/11 conference in D.C. which they all attended.
Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter!
Special thanks to:
·         Dana Chavarria, production
·         Casey Moore, graphics
·         Michelle Boley, animated intro
·         Mock Orange, music

Aaron and Max Arvo discuss bizarre apparent war over the Gray Alliance--a crucial part of the obscure context behind Watergate.
Music: “The End of the World” by Mock Orange
Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!!

 
Subscribe to American Exception on Patreon to get access to the library of historical research shining light on the dark side of the US Empire!  https://www.patreon.com/americanexeception
Special thanks to:
·         Dana Chavarria, production
·         Casey Moore, graphics
·         Michelle Boley, animated intro
·         Mock Orange, music

 
Lawrence Wilkerson and Gary Vogler join us to discuss and answer the question: Who controls US foreign policy in the Middle East—the US or Israel/Zionism? Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired US Army Colonel and former chief of staff to US Secretary of State Colin Powell. Gary Vogler is a retired US oil executive and served as the senior oil advisor to General Jay Gardner and Paul Bremer after the 2003 Iraq War. Vogler is also the author of the very important book, 'Israel, Winner of the 2003 Iraq Oil War: Undue Influence, Deceptions, and the Neocon Energy Agenda'.
Special thanks to:
·         Dana Chavarria, production
·         Casey Moore, graphics
·         Michelle Boley, animated intro
·         Mock Orange, music

 
James DiEugenio joins us to discuss JFK’s Israel policies—as well as how and why LBJ reversed them! There article series is here: “The Debacle in the Middle East vs JFK”
Also check out:
Jim’s website: Kennedys and King
Jim’s latest book (ed.): The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Inescapably Prove There Was a Conspiracy.
Special thanks to:
Dana Chavarria, production
Casey Moore, graphics
Michelle Boley, animated intro
Mock Orange, music

Aaron and Max Arvo discuss Epstein and some important WASPs: the Colbys, George HW Bush, and his Bush's Secretary of State—James Baker.
Music: “Chrome Alligator” by Mock Orange
Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!!

 
Aaron and Bryce discuss the Trump's Epstein woes and the general insanity of the crumbling US Empire in early August 2025.
Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter!
Special thanks to:
·         Dana Chavarria, production
·         Casey Moore, graphics
·         Michelle Boley, animated intro
·         Mock Orange, music

 
Essayist and journalist Patrick Lawrence joins us to talk about our late imperial horrors. Subscribe to The Floutist (Patrick Lawrence’s substack) and follow Patrick Lawrence on Twitter/X!
Special thanks to:
Dana Chavarria, production
Casey Moore, graphics
Michelle Boley, animated intro
Mock Orange, music

 
Aaron and Max Arvo discuss the notable new Washington Post article finally acknowledging the CIA’s now undeniable pre-assassination relationship with patsy Lee Harvey Oswald as well as James Angleton angles!
Music: “Payroll” by Mock Orange
Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!!