American Exception posts
State of the Exception - April 2025 (Video)
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!
Zionism and the JFK Assassination - Angleton’s Cuban Biz – Part 3 (DCC79 - Audio)
This episode features Part 3 of a presentation based on my recent article, “James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'.” This episode seeks to explore the historical consequences of Zionism’s role in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
Zionism and the JFK Assassination - Angleton’s Cuban Biz – Part 3 (DCC79)
This episode features Part 3 of a presentation based on my recent article, “James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'.” This episode seeks to explore the historical consequences of Zionism’s role in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
The JFK Assassination: Back in the Spotlight (AE205)
Jefferson Morley joins us to discuss recent events around the release of many long-withheld or redacted documents pertaining to the JFK assassination—including his appearance in front of Congress with our friends Oliver Stone and James DiEugenio.Jefferson Morley is a Washington-based author and veteran journalist whose novelistic non-fiction books explore untold chapters in the history of the American nation. He runs the excellent website, JFK Facts. Subscribe to JFK Facts if you want access to some of the very best reporting and analysis on ...
Who Killed JFK? (Angleton’s Cuban Biz – Part 2; DCC78 - Audio)
This episode features Part 2 of a presentation based on my recent article, “James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'.” Specifically, this installment examines the nature of the regime which killed JFK as well as Zionism’s role in the assassination.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
Who Killed JFK? (Angleton’s Cuban Biz – Part 2; DCC78)
This episode features Part 2 of a presentation based on my recent article, “James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'.” Specifically, this installment examines the nature of the regime which killed JFK as well as Zionism’s role in the assassination.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
JFK Hearings and the “Clean Break” (AE204)
Aaron and Max Arvo discuss the recent JFK assassination declassification hearings in Washington. Also, Max revisits the Neocon Clean Break Report of 1996!Music: "Hawks Can Go" by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!!
Angleton, Mossad, the Mob, and CIA "Cuban Business" - Part 1 (DCC77 - Audio)
This episode features a presentation based on my recent article, “James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'.” About a year ago I discovered a page in James Angleton’s 1975 Church Committee testimony that the CIA tried to hide by deleting in subsequent releases. The 86ed page—which happened to be page 86—shows that CIA counterintelligence chief James Angleton did not tell CIA director John McCone that, in order to bypass the entire CIA, Angleton was using a Mossad officer as an operational agent fo...
Angleton, Mossad, the Mob, and CIA "Cuban Business" - Part 1 (DCC77)
This episode features a presentation based on my recent article, “James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'.” About a year ago I discovered a page in James Angleton’s 1975 Church Committee testimony that the CIA tried to hide by deleting in subsequent releases. The 86ed page—which happened to be page 86—shows that CIA counterintelligence chief James Angleton did not tell CIA director John McCone that, in order to bypass the entire CIA, Angleton was using a Mossad officer as an operational agent fo...
State of the Exception - March 2025 (Audio)
Aaron and Bryce give a brief update and answer patron questions!
State of the Exception - March 2025 (Video)
Aaron and Bryce give a brief update and answer patron questions!
The Deep State at the Twilight of Empire (Wayne State University - DCC76 - Audio)
This episode features my recent speaking appearance at Wayne State University. Deep appreciation for to Professor Khari Brown as well as the Wayne State Sociology, African-American Studies, and History departments---and to Wiley Michelle Boley for filming and editing!Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
The Deep State at the Twilight of Empire (Wayne State University - DCC76)
This episode features my recent speaking appearance at Wayne State University. Deep appreciation for to Professor Khari Brown as well as the Wayne State Sociology, African-American Studies, and History departments---and to Wiley Michelle Boley for filming and editing!Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
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New JFK Documents and the Gray Alliance - Part 2 (AE203)
This is the second half of a two-part discussion with Max Arvocovering the new JFK document releases in the context of our Gray Alliance series as well as my new article which centers on one of these documents.Check out the article: "James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'"Music: “Nine Times”by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode and Casey Moorefor the episode art!
James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'
Here is the link to anyone who didn't see it in the show notes for AE202. I think I will eventually break this piece up into two articles. The stuff on 1967 should be a separate article, but I was in a hurry to get it all posted before I left for Detroit...
Quick update!
I'm back from a short trip to Detroit ,during which I gave a talk on my book and also recorded what is probably the last footage we'll need to complete the AE documentary film. The second part of the my discussion with Max will be up soon. I also plan to use the footage from the speaking event in the next DCC episode. I paused the podcast for a bit here so that I could finish the Angleton article and prepare for the trip to Detroit. Thanks to all of you for the support that allows me to do these things. I believe that the material in th...
New JFK Documents and the Gray Alliance - Part 1 (AE202)
This is the first of a two-part series with Max Arvocovering the new JFK document releases in the context of our Gray Alliance series as well as my new article which centers on one of these documents. Check out the article: "James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business'"Music: "Hawks Can Go" by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode and Casey Moorefor the episode art!
The Lasting Significance of the JFK Assassination
I spoke about JFK to Brandon Wolfe-Hunnicutt's history class at Stanislaus State. Brandon is the author of 'The Paranoid Style in American Diplomacy: Oil and Arab Nationalism in Iraq'. He and I discussed this book AE Episode 149: "Paranoid Petroleum Politics."
Deep State Denial and the Fake Left of the West – Christian Parenti (DCC75)
Christian Parenti joins us to discuss a number of his recent articles, each of which addresses aspects of the feckless, co-opted US Left. Christian Parenti is Professor of Economics at John Jay College, CUNY. His academic work focuses on: American economic history, environmental history, and the history of capitalism; climate change and sustainable energy; as well as war, policing, and political violence. His most recent book is 'Radical Hamilton: Economic Lessons from a Misunderstood Founder'.This discussion is centered around three of...
Deep State Denial and the Fake Left of the West – Christian Parenti (DCC75 - Audio)
Christian Parenti joins us to discuss a number of his recent articles, each of which addresses aspects of the feckless, co-opted US Left. Christian Parenti is Professor of Economics at John Jay College, CUNY. His academic work focuses on: American economic history, environmental history, and the history of capitalism; climate change and sustainable energy; as well as war, policing, and political violence. His most recent bookis 'Radical Hamilton: Economic Lessons from a Misunderstood Founder'.This discussion is centered around three of ...
CHAOS on Netflix: A Modified Catch and Kill? (AE201)
Max Arvojoins Aaron to discuss the disastrous Netflix “adaptation” of Tom O’Neill’s masterpiece, Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties.Check out these interviews, any of which are better than Errol Morris’ passive-aggressive Netflix farce: Audio & Video for CHAOSMusic: "Chrome Alligator"by Mock OrangeSpecial thanks to Dana Chavarriafor producing the episode!
Deep State Leftovers! (DCC74)
Aaron and Bryce devote the episode to answering patron questions that we couldn't get to in the monthly American Exception Zoom session.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
Deep State Leftovers! (DCC74 - Audio)
Aaron and Bryce devote the episode to answering patron questions that we couldn't get to in the monthly American Exception Zoom session.Special thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
State of the Exception - February 2025 (Video)
Aaron and Bryce give a brief update and answer some of the many patron questions submitted this month.Check out the trailer for CHAOSon Netflix.
State of the Exception - February 2025 (Audio)
Aaron and Bryce give a brief update and answer some of the many patron questions submitted this month.Check out the trailer for CHAOSon Netflix.
Media Meltdown Over JFK Files—What Are They Hiding?(w/Aaron Good)
Welcome to The Disinfo Detox, where we cut through the media spin to uncover the real stories that matter. In this episode, we examine the media's response to a groundbreaking move: President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order to declassify the remaining files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This order also includes documents related to the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Joining us is political scientist and host of the American Exception podcast, Dr. Aaron Good, an expert on t...
Gladio, NATO, and Imperial British Gangsterism (DCC73 - Audio)
Aaron is joined again by prolific anti-imperialist journalist and forensic historian, Kit Klarenberg. His work explores the role of intelligence services in shaping politics and perceptions. In the episode, Kit and Aaron discuss Kit's recent article "Britain: Operation Gladio's Secret 'Headquarters'" along with related subjects.Check out his work at:Global DelinquentsActive MeasuresGrayzoneSpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
Gladio, NATO, and Imperial British Gangsterism (DCC73)
Aaron is joined again by prolific anti-imperialist journalist and forensic historian, Kit Klarenberg. His work explores the role of intelligence services in shaping politics and perceptions. In the episode, Kit and Aaron discuss Kit's recent article "Britain: Operation Gladio's Secret 'Headquarters'" along with related subjects.Check out his work at:Global DelinquentsActive MeasuresGrayzoneSpecial thanks to:Dana Chavarria, productionCasey Moore, graphicsMichelle Boley, animated introMock Orange, music
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