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'The System' and Dystopian Realism – Barry Eisler (DCC88 - Audio)
Former CIA officer and bestselling author Barry Eisler joins us to discuss his new novel, The System. Here is what I wrote about the book:The System depicts a fictionalized version of the late US Empire—an economic and military juggernaut now in terminal decline as the regime and its institutions buckle under the weight of their own corrupt and corrupting inertia. With compelling prose, Eisler has written a deep political thriller in which the characters exist in shades of gray. They all must accommodate various governmental and private secto...
'The System' and Dystopian Realism – Barry Eisler (DCC88)
Former CIA officer and bestselling author Barry Eisler joins us to discuss his new novel, The System. Here is what I wrote about the book:The System depicts a fictionalized version of the late US Empire—an economic and military juggernaut now in terminal decline as the regime and its institutions buckle under the weight of their own corrupt and corrupting inertia. With compelling prose, Eisler has written a deep political thriller in which the characters exist in shades of gray. They all must accommodate various governmental and private secto...
The Gray Alliance: How Ultra-Zionist Neoconservatism Took Over the American Deep State
Preface from the article: This post marks the beginning of my Gray Alliance series of articles, building on my own political science scholarship as well as the work of others—most notably Professor Peter Dale Scott. The articles serve a companion to the Gray Alliance podcast series that Max Arvo and I have released at the American Exception podcast. Consider each of these articles to be a working paper of sorts. I could—and eventually may—add more details on the source material. For now, I recommend that interested readers consult the ci...
The Empire Strikes Iran—Iran Strikes Back! (DCC87 - Audio)
Aaron and Bryce discuss the outbreak of hot war in Iran, kicked off by a brazenly illegal Zionist assassination spree abetted by the US President.Check out Bryce Greene's NewsletterSpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
The Empire Strikes Iran—Iran Strikes Back! (DCC87)
Aaron and Bryce discuss the outbreak of hot war in Iran, kicked off by a brazenly illegal Zionist assassination spree abetted by the US President.Check out Bryce Greene's NewsletterSpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
The Kennedys vs. Zionism – Ken McCarthy (DCC86)
Internet pioneer Ken McCarthy joins us to discuss his two books on the anti-imperialist and anti-Zionist foreign policies of John and Robert Kennedy. Check out: 'JFK and RFK’s Secret Battle Against Zionist Extremism''John F. Kennedy Anti-Imperialist:His Character and Intentions Revealed in Five Speeches and One Telegram'Brasscheck TVSpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
The Kennedys vs. Zionism – Ken McCarthy (DCC86)
Internet pioneer Ken McCarthy joins us to discuss his two books on the anti-imperialist and anti-Zionist foreign policies of John and Robert Kennedy. Check out: 'JFK and RFK’s Secret Battle Against Zionist Extremism''John F. Kennedy Anti-Imperialist:His Character and Intentions Revealed in Five Speeches and One Telegram'Brasscheck TVSpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
Late Imperial Blues (DCC85 - Audio)
We are joined again by John Kiriakou, the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on the agency’s illegal torture program.Check out:Substack: Loud & Clear with John KiriakouDeep Focus with John KiriakouThe DeProgram ShowSpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
Late Imperial Blues (DCC85)
We are joined again by John Kiriakou, the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on the agency’s illegal torture program.Check out:Substack: Loud & Clear with John KiriakouDeep Focus with John KiriakouThe DeProgram ShowSpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
The Deep Politics of Scorsese’s ‘Irishman’ (AE207)
Aaron and Max discuss the 2019 Martin Scorsese film, The Irishman. The film stars Robert DeNiro as an Irish-American hitman and Al Pacino as the notorious Teamster president, Jimmy Hoffa. The film is based on the book, I Heard You Paint Houses, by Charles Brandt. We recommend that people watch the film before listening since we don’t attempt to give any organized synopsis, nor do we avoid spoilers. Listen at your own risk!Music: "Silent Motion" by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!!
Syria as Pawn on Devil’s Chessboard (DCC84 - Audio)
Aaron is joined by Ben Thomason. Ben recently earned his doctorate in American Cultural Studies from Bowling Green State University. His dissertation is entitled, Making Democracy Safe for Empire: A History and Political Economy of the National Endowment for Democracy, United States Agency for International Development, and Twenty-First Century Media Imperialism.In this episode, we discuss two of Ben’s latest articles for CovertAction Magazine, both of which deal with the US dirty war on Syria. The first article is “The U.S.A.’s Longest ...
Syria as Pawn on Devil’s Chessboard (DCC84)
Aaron is joined by Ben Thomason. Ben recently earned his doctorate in American Cultural Studies from Bowling Green State University. His dissertation is entitled, Making Democracy Safe for Empire: A History and Political Economy of the National Endowment for Democracy, United States Agency for International Development, and Twenty-First Century Media Imperialism.In this episode, we discuss two of Ben’s latest articles for CovertAction Magazine, both of which deal with the US dirty war on Syria. The first article is “The U.S.A.’s Longest ...
State of the Exception - May 2025 (Audio)
Aaron and Bryce deliver an update and answer patron questions!
State of the Exception - May 2025 (Video)
Aaron and Bryce deliver an update and answer patron questions!
Questions for the May Zoom!
Please ask questions in the comments for the May Zoom Session!
The Irishman...Spoilers Incoming!
We recommend that everyone watch The Irishman because it is the subject of the next episode of AE. Max and I recorded it just before he left for a road trip of sorts. When he returns we plan to resume the Gray Alliance series!
The Deep State’s Dead End (DCC83)
Aaron is joined by US Army Colonel (Ret.) Lawrence Wilkerson. Wilkerson was chief of staff to US Secretary of State Colin Powell during the first George W. Bush administration.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
The Deep State’s Dead End (DCC83)
Aaron is joined by US Army Colonel (Ret.) Lawrence Wilkerson. Wilkerson was chief of staff to US Secretary of State Colin Powell during the first George W. Bush administration.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
Aaron Good on the Katie Halper Show Live Stream (7:45PM Eastern)
I will be on starting at around 7:45PM!
‘Echoes of a Lost America’ – Monika Wiesak on the JFK Assassination (DCC82 - Audio)
Monika Wiesak joins us to give her first interview for her brand new book, Echoes of a Lost America: Unraveling the Murder of JFK.I previously interviewed Monika about her first book, America’s Last President in American Exception Episode 101.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
‘Echoes of a Lost America’ – Monika Wiesak on the JFK Assassination (DCC82)
Monika Wiesak joins us to give her first interview for her brand new book, Echoes of a Lost America: Unraveling the Murder of JFK.I previously interviewed Monika about her first book, America’s Last President in American Exception Episode 101.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
The Deep State and Imperial Gangsterism with Aaron Good
I appeared on the Captive Minds podcast with Max Parry and Shaenah Batterson:Max and Shaenah are joined by Aaron Good from American Exception. The conversation explored the origins and evolution of the deep state concept, tracing its roots through Cold War politics and examining various political figures and events. The discussion concluded with an examination of organized crime networks in the US, their connections to political figures and events like the JFK assassination.
JFK Disclosure Under Trump – James DiEugenio (DCC81 - Audio)
James DiEugenio joins us to discuss the Trump administration’s release of long-withheld JFK-related documents. DiEugenio recently appeared before Congress with friends of the pod, Oliver Stone and Jefferson Morley. The three were there to discuss the JFK case with Representative Luna’s committee.Check out:Jim’s website: Kennedys and KingJim’s latest book (ed.): The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Inescapably Prove There Was a ConspiracySpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock...
JFK Disclosure Under Trump – James DiEugenio (DCC81)
James DiEugenio joins us to discuss the Trump administration’s release of illegally long-withheld JFK-related documents. DiEugenio recently appeared before Congress with friends of the pod Oliver Stone and Jefferson Morley. The three were there to discuss the JFK case with Representative Luna’s committee.Check out:Jim’s website: Kennedys and KingJim’s latest book (ed.): The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Inescapably Prove There Was a ConspiracySpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated ...
Insanity is Catching: Shutter Island as Deep Political Meditation (AE206)
Aaron and Max Arvo discuss the 2010 Martin Scorsese film, Shutter Island. The film stars Leonardo DeCaprio and is based on a 2003 novel by Dennis Lehane. We recommend that people watch the film before listening since we don’t attempt to give any organized synopsis, nor do we avoid spoilers. Listen at your own risk!Music: “Payroll” by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!!
Chechnya, The Forgotten McJihad – Max Parry (DCC80 - Audio)
Max Parry joins us to speak with us about his new Covert Action Magazine article entitled “Did the CIA Covertly Support Chechen Separatist Terrorism? Of Course They Did.” Max Parry is an independent journalist and geopolitical analyst based in Baltimore. His writing has appeared widely in alternative media and he is a frequent political commentator featured in Sputnik News and Press TV. He also hosts the podcast Captive Minds which is also available on YouTube.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, ...
Chechnya, The Forgotten McJihad – Max Parry (DCC80)
Max Parry joins us to speak with us about his new Covert Action Magazine article entitled “Did the CIA Covertly Support Chechen Separatist Terrorism? Of Course They Did.” Max Parry is an independent journalist and geopolitical analyst based in Baltimore. His writing has appeared widely in alternative media and he is a frequent political commentator featured in Sputnik News and Press TV. He also hosts the podcast Captive Minds which is also available on YouTube.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, ...
AE Homework: Watch Shutter Island
Max and I recorded an episode discussing the Scorsese film, Shutter Island. We don't offer a real synopsis and the discussion contains many spoilers. Therefore, I suggest that people may want to watch or rewatch the film before we release the episode next week!
State of the Exception - April 2025 (Audio)
With Bryce away at a conference for Palestine, I deliver the State of the Exception myself. Thanks to all of our American Exception Light Bringers. I appreciated all the questions from the gallery!
