John Whitehead is one of the nation's premier civil liberties lawyers, a passionate orator, and president of The Rutherford Institute (www.rutherford.org). He's also the author of several fantastic books, two of which are:Battlefield America: The War on the American People and A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police StateToday, we're lucky to have John come on the show to talk about his tireless work through the past several decades as he tries to wake all Americans up to the importance of civil liberties and your American duty to challenge authority before it's too late."All men having power ought to be mistrusted." ...James Madison(Interview Begins at 9:50) The Rutherford Institute (est 1982) is a nonprofit civil liberties and human rights organization located in Charlottesville, Virginia, deeply committed to protecting the constitutional freedoms of every American and the integral human rights of all people. It has emerged as a prominent leader in the national dialogue on civil liberties and human rights, and is a formidable champion of the Constitution.In his lengthy and impressive professional history, Whitehead has filed numerous amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court, has been co-counsel in several landmark Supreme Court cases and continues to champion the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights in and out of the courts. His law review articles have been published in Emory Law Journal, Pepperdine Law Review, Harvard Journal on Legislation, Washington and Lee Law Review, Cumberland Law Review, Tulsa Law Journal and the Temple University Civil Rights Law Review. Whitehead is also a member of various groups that seek nonpartisan consensus solutions to difficult legal and constitutional issues through scholarship, activism and public education efforts.John Whitehead is a frequent commentator on a variety of legal and cultural issues in the national media and writes a weekly opinion column, which is distributed nationwide. He has authored more than 30 books on various legal and social issues.His most recent books include the best-selling Battlefield America: The War on the American People and the award-winning A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State.In addition, he wrote and directed the documentary video series Grasping for the Wind, as well as its companion book, which focus on key cultural events of the 20th Century. The series received two Silver World Medals at the New York Film and Video Festival. You can also check out and share some of John's expertly written youtube videos.Support the show

If you’ve ever watched the hit television show The Americans, you’ve probably been simultaneously terrified and mesmerized by the concept that a hostile foreign government could successfully plant undercover spies into your friends, your neighbors, your family. Well, it doesn't just make great fiction, it's proven fact.Jack Barsky is a former KGB spy from the "Soviet illegals" program. Under orders and training from the most clandestine division of Russian intelligence, Jack left East Germany in his 20s to successfully infiltrate the United States with the intent to bring about our end. Jack lived, worked, and created an entirely false identity of family and friends during a decade long period in which he secretly took orders from the KGB.(Interview Begins at 11:20)Jack's Autobiography "Deep Undercover""The Agent" podcast about Jack's life.60 Minutes interview with JackIf you've ever wondered about the realities of international espionage, this is an interview you do not want to miss. Jack's life is not only fantastic and thrilling, but inspirational. Over time he came to understand the horrors of communism, defect from the USSR for love of his daughter and his life in America, and eventually not only found a spiritual faith, but became an advocate of United States' democracy.In this fascinating interview Jack gives insight into his extremely interesting life, but also uses his incredibly unique experience of living in both systems of communism and democracy to provide thoughts on where modern America is possibly going wrong. This interview covers everything from undercover spy work, to the Putin invasion of Ukraine, to American politics, cancel culture, and God.So give it a listen, and then pick up a copy of Jack's autobiography "Deep Undercover" to learn more about his life, or listen to the excellent podcast series "The Agent."And also, please remember to subscribe to this show so you don't miss any of our terrific upcoming interviews, and follow the Independent Riot on the www.callin.com app to be notified of our upcoming live, call in, episodes.Thanks for listening, and keep thinking for yourself!Support the show

In today's Deep Dive Jim and Freddy discuss what they learned from the past two interviews.  Matt Lewis on The Sinking of the Sudar Havid and Geoffrey Cain on China's Surveillance State.In their discussion of these episodes, Jim and Freddy weave through such important topics as the horrors of being on a tiny life boat in a massive storm, and if you'd rather be trapped underwater and eaten alive by sharks, or die waking up in a collapsed sink-hole in the middle of the night. (The answer is sink-hole, by the way, because sharks are scary as shit.)Then they go deep into discussing more aspects of the big-tech dystopian Black Mirror-type nightmare currently operating in Xinjiang, China, and different theories about why the world allows it to continue. (Hint, its money.)And to wrap it all up, Jim and Freddy get into an argument about the way controversial topics should be discussed, and if it is really important for saving the world to definitively figure out if Bill Gates has ever eaten a baby or not.So sit back, and enjoy this free-wheeling discussion between two independent thinkers, and then tune back in next week for a new interview with an actual smart person.Note: Deep dive episodes will soon be recorded LIVE with you, the listener, having the ability to call in to the show in real time and voice your own independent thoughts.It's free and easy to participate in the show, and be notified of the upcoming recording times, just download the "Callin" app (www.callin.com) on your phone and follow The Independent Riot.Support the show

From George Orwell's 1984, to the movie Minority Report, there are countless fictional warnings showing those in power snuffing out the average person's free will through the use of surveillance, advanced technology, and pitting innocent citizens against one another. Welp, investigate journalist Geoffrey Cain has discovered the future is already here!(Interview Begins at 15:30) Geoff Cain's new book, The Perfect Police State, details how the Chinese Communist Party is already operating a high-tech system in the Xinjiang region able to congeal all those different dystopian nightmares into one highly-efficient real-life horror show, which is not only ahead of schedule and already in operation, but exceeding all pure-evil expectations of crushing human will and enslaving entire populations.Geoffrey Cain is an investigative journalist who has infiltrated numerous authoritarian regimes including Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba for his reporting to appear in prestigious publications such as the Financial Times and The Economist. In this interview, Geoff details his extensive undercover investigation into the workings and ramifications of the artificial intelligence surveillance system of the Xinjiang area by visiting it, as well as interviewing numerous Chinese escapees and tech experts.Through his courageous work, Geoff discovered the Chinese Communist Party has already figured out how to combine the greatest hits of Communisms' past like torture, re-education centers, and getting citizens to turn each other over to the authorities, with new cutting-edge technological twists such as artificial intelligence, digital payments, and social credit scores, to create the most horrifically efficient population enslavement system of all time.The book is a ground-breaking work of investigative journalism, which is not only packed full of substance on how the entire system works, but emotionally gut-wrenching, as it is told through the eyes of those real-life people experiencing its horrors. Please give this episode a listen, share it, and then buy a copy of Geoff's book, so we can hopefully force more mainstream discussion of this topic, before the same hellish system ends up spreading out of Xinjiang and around the world.Support the show

An ancient mariner’s warning against ships traveling south of the 40th parallel states,  “in the roaring 40s, there is no law; in the furious 50s, there is no God!"Today's guest, author Matt Lewis, is going to tell us the harrowing true tale of his book Last Man Off, which proves the whaler's warning accurate by describing how nearly half the crew of the doomed ship he was on, the Suddar Havid, never returned north of the 40th parallel again.(Interview Starts at 5:10)The Southern Ocean, a vast expanse of swirling seas at the bottom of the world between the far ends of South America, Africa, and Australia, and the icy crags of Antartica, is some of the most treacherous water on earth.It is a violent cauldron of 30-foot waves, frigid temperatures, 125 mile per hour wind gusts, killer whales and icebergs, in which innumerable ships and sailors have perished throughout history. Even in our modern age of jet travel, GPS satellites, and cell phone communication, if anything goes wrong in the huge Southern Ocean, timely help is non-existent.Yet in 1998, this is exactly where an adventure-seeking 23-year-old Matt Lewis went for his first job out of college. Matt accepted a position as a scientific observer aboard the ill-fated South African fishing vessel the Suddar Havid. He had no idea that in approximately two months after leaving port he would be on its sinking hull in a gargantuan storm within a desolate, angry expanse of ocean at the end of the earth, no rescue in sight.In his excellent non-fiction book Last Man Off Matt recounts this terrifying true story of the sinking of the Suddar Havid, which left nearly half the crew of 38 dead, and he as the last man to ever step foot off its deck before it sank away into the bottomless depths of the Southern Ocean. Graciously, Matt has decided to come on the show today to give us his riveting first hand account of that terrifying sinking of the Suddar Havid, and how he was one of the lucky ones left to tell the tale.This is a story that will unnerve you, uplift you, and leave you much more appreciative of your warm, dry bed at night. Enjoy, and then buy Matt's book for the outdoor adventurer in your own life.Support the show

On his death bed in 347 BC, famed Greek philosopher Plato was rumored to have declared that all of life's mysterious could be solved by answering just a single question..."would you rather be eaten alive by DARPA-created robotic wolf-dogs, or gang-stalked by an unknown private-military contractor until driven penniless and insane?"Luckily, on today's deep dive episode, Jim and Freddy answer this classic quandary to solve the meaning of your existence (you're welcome). They also discuss what they learned, questioned, and now want to know more about from the past two expert interview episodes with documentarian James Corbett and author Robert Guffey (episodes 18 and 19).Jim and F-Cat opine on fascinating subjects like gang-stalking, political anarchy, conspiracy-development within language and technology, and if an AI derived dictator would actually solve the world’s problems or just eventually kill us all for our own good. Jim also reiterates why he is desperately hoping for a massive solar flare to hit the earth, and Freddy teaches how you can train multiple generations of baboons to beat up someone wanting to climb a ladder, because... it's just good information to have!Enjoy the show, and then tuned back in next time for more expert interviews where actual smart people talk.Useful Articles on Gang-Stalking:Psychology TodayTargeted JusticeSupport the show

Robert Guffey is a well-respected author, researcher, professor, and lecturer at California State University--Long Beach. And today he's going to tell you a completely bonkers and mostly true story, as far as he can deduce, of what happened to an innocent citizen who got on the wrong side of some top-secret military contractors in the early 2000s.The true account of "Chameleo" involves stolen military technology so advanced you would think it only exists in science fiction, spies, abuses of the Patriot Act, and a heroin addict who is either being "gang-stalked" by a secret faction of the government, or going insane.(Robert's Account of Chameleo Starts at 5:40)Robert Guffey is a historical-scholar of conspiracy theories, mostly debunking the ones that don't hold up, which lends all the more credibility, and fascination with the story he's going to tell you today about what happened to his good, life-long friend, Damien.Robert was so startled by Damien's claims when the events first started transpiring, that he did his own investigative research trying to corroborate the facts, which resulted in writing the non-fiction, and superbly documented, book "Chameleo." If you've ever randomly wondered if invisibility technology exists, if 'Havana Syndrome' might be real, or the government can read your mind, well... we definitely can't completely answer that for you in this episode, but we can sure give you some more shit to think about. So sit back, strap in, and listen to the craziest story you'll ever hear that might actually be true, and then consider what the implications are if even part of it is.You can also find Robert's non-fictional analysis of conspiracy-theories "Cryptoscatology" on Amazon, as well as find his articles debunking conspiracies like Qanon on Salon. Additionally, he's the author of two excellent, genre-bending works of fiction, which you can find on amazon at:"Bela Lugosi's Dead" ...Part detective story, part Hollywood ghost story, and part pulp adventure novel.and"Widow of the Amputation and Other Weird Crimes"...four novellas that explore the madness of murder through the warped lenses of urban noir, science fiction, horror, and fantasy.You can even pre-order his upcoming book on Qanon "Operation Mindfuck" now at OR books Please pick up one or all of his books today! And, if you like fascinating, independent-thinking discussions like this, where we don't shy away from provocative subjects, but try to use logic and reason to find truth, please remember to give the Independent Riot a 5-star rating on whatever podcast players you use.Thanks, and enjoy! Support the show

Who are the bad guys, and what the hell do they want!?!?  On today's show Jim welcomes the man, the myth, the legend himself, James Corbett, to give a quick overview of his basic worldview, and clarify his beliefs on if there are any nefarious people out in the world actually conspiring to harm you.... (spoiler alert, the answer is "yes!")www.corbettreport.com(Interview Starts at 4:38)James Corbett could easily be considered the god-father of alternative theories to world history and geo-politics on the internet. Since 2007, James generated over 90 million views of his superbly high-quality full-length documentaries on subjects like 9/11, the creation of the Federal Reserve, Big Oil's impact on the world, and the true cause of World War I, prior to getting a lifetime ban from youtube in 2020 for being "too dangerous" of a speaker.Given his courage to push the envelope, yet strong adherence to fact-based standards and thinking, James is the perfect person to help us wade into the deeper waters of what might truly be happening in the modern world.  Jim and James get into many fascinating topics, such as:--whether the pandemic was planned or not--the difference between real conspiracies vs the overly-simplified cartoon version ones.--the history of media and propaganda--a crash course in the political philosophy of "anarchism" and what it really means--and if American democracy is more likely to die by an all-powerful left-leaning technocratic government bureaucracy, or a right-leaning populist-authoritarian dictatorCheck out the interview, then go straight over to www.corbettreport.com to gorge on hours of well-thought-out alternative explanations of a world which you thought you knew, but were only ever really scratching the surface of.And please subscribe to this show, so that you're automatically notified for the next episode.Support the show

The date of January 6th is becoming yet another litmus-test topic of loyalty for the red and blue teams in America. Like vaccine mandates, the subject is pushing everyone into zombified Democratic or Republican parroting, while shutting down reasonable debate, or discussion about what the long-term ramifications might be.Was January 6th 2020 a horrifying, nearly-successful insurrection, organized by a group of murderous white-supremisists? Or, were the disturbing events from that day patriotically justified over a stolen election? Probably neither, right? Because the quickest way to know you've come to a wrong conclusion about anything is to check if it matches too closely with what either CNN or Fox News wants you to believe.Today’s episode of the Independent Riot is another deep-dive discussion between Jim and F-Cat, recorded on Jan 6th, as they have a couple drinks while discussing whether the events in 2020 were a rebellion master-minded by Trump, or a pathetic case of gullible people being tricked into doing stupid things by the FBI. Hopefully, it sparks some new ways of thinking for you, or at least gives you a laugh.But before listening, please remember to hit the subscribe button, as we’ve got two fascinating expert-interviews from boundary-breaking independent thinkers coming up in the next week, and you won't want to miss those as they, unlike Jim and Freddy, might actually know what they're talking about.Thanks for listening!Videos to Help You Evaluate Jan 6th:How Deep State has Weaponized Jan 6th by Breaking Points and Glen GreenwaldJan 6th Insurrection Debunked by Tim Pool, Luke RudkowskiTimeline of Jan 6th by The HillFBI Cover Up on Jan 6th? by Breaking PointsJan 6th Derangement by Breaking PointsAre We All Being Duped by Jan 6th? by Russel BrandsArticles to Help You Evaluate Jan 6th:How America is Processing January 6th“Stop Calling January 6th an Insurrection” Oath Keepers Charged with SeditionSupport the show

The idea of a “deep state” in American government has become a hot topic in recent years, but does it actually exist? And is it good, or bad?Today's expert guest, Prof. Michael J Glennon, is possibly the best person on the planet to help us figure out the truth.In this interview, Prof. Glennon explains his book, "National Security and Double Government."Amongst other topics, he discusses how the reality of a "double government" of the national security complex intersects with the more controversial term "deep state."(Interview Starts at 5:45)In its most basic definition, the concept of a “deep state” is that the politicians you elect actually have far less decision-making power than is publicly presented. Deep state theories suggest that behind the scenes there is a second group of individuals you know little about, and who have little public accountability, actually calling the shots on most important decisions.On the far-right, the concept of a “deep state” quickly goes further into Qanon narratives of good vs evil. In those stories the shadowy individuals truly in charge are inevitably up to elaborately orchestrated plots to destroy all personal freedom, enslave decent Americans, and snatch up children for unimaginably horrific ends.While to the lazy-left, the other extreme of the political spectrum, the idea of a “deep state" is only something to pompously sneer and snicker at. Or even worse, embrace they sometimes now embrace the very undemocratic concept of a "deep state" as some sort of big-government savior-overlord which will protect them from anything they fear (mainly those people on the far-right).So what is the truth of the “deep state," Professor Glennon will help us understand.Michael J. Glennon is Professor of Constitutional and International Law at Tufts University. He was Legal Counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Professor Glennon has served as a consultant to various congressional committees, the U.S. State Department, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. He has appeared on Nightline, the Today Show, NPR's All Things Considered and other national news programs. His op-ed pieces have appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, International Herald-Tribune, Financial Times, and Frankfurt Allgemeine Zeitung.In this episode, Prof. Glennon and Jim cover the following topics:—How US government is designed to work… “not to promote efficiency, but to protect people from autocracy”—Checks and balances, separation of powers, decentralization of power—Historical rise of bureaucracy, and political parties—Madisonians v Trumanites—1940s creation of national security state—United States moving from republic to more unaccountable system—Importance of civic virtue—Trumanites vs Trump—CIA and NSA abuses of 1960s and 1970s, spying on Americans, MLK, anti-war protests—Trumanite influence on presidency, congress, courts—No conspiracy, instead a “system” that has developed and grown that encroaches on Madisonian structure, even with good intent—Dangers going forward unless people begin to wake up to the way US government is designed to workPlease remember to tell people about the show, and purchase Prof. Glennon's book "National Security and Double Government" at Amazon or your favorite bookseller.Support the show

The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the stuff of legend.On the one hand, they're often portrayed as heroic Mission Impossible or James Bond saviors of democracy. On the other, they've been accused of orchestrating violent governmental coups, assassinations, torture, and mind-control experiments, sometimes on their own citizens.They're definitely America's oldest and most powerful intelligence unit, but is the CIA a force for good in the world, or the dark weaver of its' most bloody chaos. In this deep-dive episode, Jim and Freddy look into the provable history of the CIA, as well as the rumored conspiracies, in an attempt to determine the truth.Sit back, relax, and listen as we try to figure out what's really going on with the most powerful and secretive organization in the world.(Discussion Starts at 4:00)Resources:"Surprise, Kill, Vanish" by Annie Jacobsen"National Security and Double Government" by Michael J. Glennon"Legacy of Ashes" by Tim Weiner"The Jakarta Method" by Vincent BlevinsSupport the show

This is a deep dive discussion with Freddy "F Cat" Turner about the Military-Industrial Complex. Learn about the military-industrial complex's history, how it works, and what its implications are for the world.(Discussion starts at 5:40)You can then also listen to Independent Riot Episode 7 "Exposing the Military-Industrial Complex" for an even more in depth and serious discussion about the subject with author and activist Maj. Danny Sjursen.In this free-wheeling talk between Jim and Freddy they cover:The history of the military industrial complexLobbying and the other industrial complex "iron triangles" like Big Pharma and OilWilliam Hartung "The Prophets of War"Wesley Clark 2007 "war is pre-planned"The reality of foreign policy being influenced by Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and othersLloyd Austin, Mark Esper, James Mattis, Rex Tillerson, Biden and TrumpThe founding fathers, WWII and how the genie of technology is out of the bottleTruman Doctrine, Stalin, Communism ContainmentTerrorism, Nuclear weapons, Pandemics, The Patriot ActIf "gun running" is all bad, or if there are any beneficial aspects to it?The metaverseIf karma exists for people who thrive in our shady worldReincarnationOne-world religionsPokemon... where the hell did it go?And much much more...Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend. And check out episode 7 "Exposing the Military Industrial Complex" for even more insight.Support the show

In this return of the show, Jim welcomes co-host Freddy "F-Cat" Turner into the mix with a couple beers and a deep dive discussion on a litany of topics, including:the new and improved show format (expert interview episodes interspersed with these types of deep dive discussions)what is America's biggest problem?duality of thinking/binary thinkingtribalismwinning v truthsocial media programmingnews fraudcognitive dissonance and the internetobjective analysis v herd thinkingvaccine dogmalogical consistencyconspiraciesmetaverseJim hating fat people (not really) and misquoting philosophy (often)Support the show

The ever-increasing battle over free speech is becoming a powerful dividing line for Americans. Is anyone allowed to say anything? Or are there certain words and ideas too dangerous to ever be uttered?If you've ever wondered about the concept of free speech in modern America, this is great discussion to listen to. Adam Goldstein is the Senior Research Counsel to the President of the non-profit Freedom of Individual Rights in Education or FIRE.FIRE is a non-partisan organization fighting to protect the First Amendment rights of everyone, regardless of political, religious, or personal beliefs or affiliations. In this fantastic discussion, Adam and Jim cover many controversial subjects including the history of free speech on college campuses, the ways other countries view free speech, race, cancel culture, and recent important American cultural shifts in thinking and ideology.Leave your biases at the door, and listen in to hopefully gain a deeper perspective on what free speech is, why it's important, and what the common ground is we can all agree upon. ...Or don't, whatever, it's really up to you...Interview begins at 6:20(Relevant Links)www.thefire.org(Support the Show)www.patreon.com/independme(Video links explaining free speech and the first amendment)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeeq0qaEaLw (Free Speech)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BapzjxDfXBU (First Amendment)Support the show

This is a really interesting discussion with the founder of the new social media app 4B. Amir Sheikh is attempting to create a space for civil disagreement, fact-based debate, and logical discussion in social media. His new app, 4B, helps people engage over controversial topics, but with a goal of finding truth and common ground.In his discussion with Jim, Amir talks about where modern media is going wrong, free speech vs. censorship, and the evolution of the internet. Listen in for new insights and solutions to our modern problems, and then check out Amir's social media app for free at www.4B.worldwww.4b.worldApp store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/4b/id1493000395Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fourb(Support Independent-Thinking and Objective Analysis)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/independme)If you want to give us a few dollars as a tip, in only a couple clicks on buymeacoffee.com you can help keep independent thought alive. No sign up, or subscription, required.If you want to become a monthly subscriber to the Independent Riot podcast to receive bonus content from this week's episode, a free t-shirt, and a free copy of Jim's book, please sign up on patreon.Show store for independent-minded t-shirts, coffee mugs, and stickers.And please subscribe to the Independent Riot Youtube Channel for additional content not contain in the audio podcast.Jim Duncan's non-fiction book "Independent's Guide to Overthrowing the Two-Party System"Jim Duncan's political fiction "Blood Republic"And you can read Jim's articles on MediumSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/independme)Support the show

Today’s episode is all about solutions. We talk with Executive Director of the Institute of Political Innovation (IPI), Solomon Lieberman, about what cross-partisan “politics industry theory” reform is, and how it can help us move into a better era of American politics.“Politics industry theory” was first formulated by Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter as they attempted to pinpoint objective, unbiased reasons why American government was failing. What they found was that our political duopoly (both the Republicans and Democrats together) has slowly removed legitimate competition from its industry.The Institute for Political Innovation was then formed in order to help organize and empower reformers from both sides of the political aisle to return competency, and accountability, to government through true competition.Some of the “powerful and achievable” ideas discussed in this episode that IPI is fighting for are implementing Final Five Voting and Ranked Choice Voting. Solomon and Jim also talk about things like the problems of politicians being primaried, plurality voting, polarization and party-line voting in Congress, the Hastert Rule, lesser-of-two-evils elections, and the dual currency of politics, votes vs. money.Listen in to change your perspective on politics, and find positive ways to get involved.(Relevant Links)IPI’s main website www.political-innovation.orgKatherine Gehl’s TedX talk on “Powerful, non-partisan solution to fix politics” www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixk8d3GQJnQLink to original 2017 “Why Competition in the Politics Industry is Failing America” study https://www.hbs.edu/competitiveness/Documents/why-competition-in-the-politics-industry-is-failing-america.pdfKatherine Gehl and Michael Porter’s new book, “The Politics Industry” can be found on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1633699234(Support Independent-Thinking and Objective Analysis)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/independme)If you want to give us a few dollars as a tip, in only a couple clicks on buymeacoffee.com you can help keep independent thought alive. No sign up, or subscription, required.If you want to become a monthly subscriber to the Independent Riot podcast to receive bonus content from this week's episode, a free t-shirt, and a free copy of Jim's book, please sign up on patreon.Show store for independent-minded t-shirts, coffee mugs, and stickers.And please subscribe to the Independent Riot Youtube Channel for additional content not contain in the audio podcast.Jim Duncan's non-fiction book "Independent's Guide to Overthrowing the Two-Party System"Jim Duncan's political fiction "Blood Republic"And you can read Jim's articles on MediumSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/independme)Support the show

***Warning: This episode covers subject matter which some may find disturbing***Long woven into pro-Trump conspiracies like Qanon, is there any actual truth behind claims that multitudes of Chinese citizens are being unjustly imprisoned and then murdered in order for the Chinese Communist Party to sell their organs on something called the "red market?"Today's guest is Mitchell Gerber, an activist fighting to raise the world's awareness of the desperate plight of the Falun Gong spiritual group in China.  Mitchell states that far more Falun Gong are being imprisoned and killed for their organs than anyone in the west believes. Listen to Mitchell's claims, Jim's take, and then check the supporting evidence below to make up your own mind.Interview begins at 10:50If you know of a guest who you think should be interviewed on the show, reach out at info@independ.meShow NotesWatch this, if nothing else "Two Davids & Goliath: David Matas & David Kilgour: TedxMunchen" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv5HF5x14QoRead Ethan Gutman's Book "The Slaughter" at www.amazon.com/dp/B00IHMBO6MRead David Matas and David Kilgour's report "Bloody Harvest" at www.endtransplantabuse.orgCheck out the website Mitchell recommends at www.stoporganharvesting.orgWatch the documentary "Hard to Believe" for free on youtubeCheck out www.faluninfo.net for additional information about Falun Gong and information about the group Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH)BBC 2021 article on CCP human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims "Their Goal is to Destroy Everyone"(Support Independent-Thinking and Objective Analysis)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/independme)If you want to give us a few dollars as a tip, in only a couple clicks on buymeacoffee.com you can help keep independent thought alive. No sign up, or subscription, required.If you want to become a monthly subscriber to the Independent Riot podcast to receive bonus content from this week's episode, a free t-shirt, and a free copy of Jim's book, please sign up on patreon.Show store for independent-minded t-shirts, coffee mugs, and stickers.And please subscribe to the Independent Riot Youtube Channel for additional content not contain in the audio podcast.Jim Duncan's non-fiction book "Independent's Guide to Overthrowing the Two-Party System"Jim Duncan's political fiction "Blood Republic"And you can read Jim's articles on MediumSupport the show

Listen to this quick discussion with "The Good Party" (thegoodparty.org) founder Farhad Mohit as he explains all the ways their innovative technology hopes to bring democratic power back to the people.Farhad Mohit is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business, and has been involved in the creation of several successful tech start-ups including Bizrate, Shopzilla, and Flipagram, which went on to become the massively impactful TikTok. Now, though, Farhad is determined to save American democracy.Farhad has dedicated himself to creating thegoodparty.org,  which is a tech platform dedicated to bringing several intriguing tech innovations to American government in order to improve democracy. Some of the unique ideas discussed are crowd-sourcing votes for candidates, body-cams for politicians, and ways to minimize money's influence over our elections.Listen in to find out more about The Good Party, and how you can get involved.Interview Starts at 5:43(Relevant Links)www.thegoodparty.orgOr email Farhad at farhad@thegoodparty.org(Support the Show)If you want to give us a few dollars as a tip, in only a couple clicks on buymeacoffee.com you can help keep independent thought alive. No sign up, or subscription, required.If you want to become a monthly subscriber to the Independent Riot podcast to receive bonus content from this week's episode, a free t-shirt, and a free copy of Jim's book, please sign up on patreon.Show store for independent-minded t-shirts, coffee mugs, and stickers.And please subscribe to the Independent Riot Youtube Channel for additional content not contain in the audio podcast.Jim Duncan's non-fiction book "Independent's Guide to Overthrowing the Two-Party System"Jim Duncan's political fiction "Blood Republic"And you can read Jim's articles on MediumSupport the show

This is a fascinating discussion with Maj. Danny Sjursen on what the concept of patriotism should be, as well as a deep-dive explanation on what the military-industrial complex is.Maj. Sjursen is a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, a West Point military-historian, author, speaker, and now prominent anti-war activist. He talks about his experiences in Iraq, as well as about his new book "Patriotic Dissent," which re-examines what the concept of patriotism should be in a modern America of never-ending warfare.You can watch additional bonus footage from this interview of Maj. Sjursen discussing his personal journey and transformation from West Point graduate to anti-war activist by becoming a show supporter at www.patreon.com/independmeInterview begins at 7:24If you are interested in checking out more of Maj. Sjursen's work head to www.skepticalvet.comHis podcast is available at www.fortressonahill.comAnd you can also find his books, "Patriotic Dissent" and "Ghost Riders of Baghdad" on amazon.(Support the Show)If you want to give us a few dollars as a tip, in only a couple clicks on buymeacoffee.com you can help keep independent thought alive. No sign up, or subscription, required.If you want to become a monthly subscriber to the Independent Riot podcast to receive bonus content from this week's episode, a free t-shirt, and a free copy of Jim's book, please sign up on patreon.Show store for independent-minded t-shirts, coffee mugs, and stickers.And please subscribe to the Independent Riot Youtube Channel for additional content not contain in the audio podcast.Jim Duncan's non-fiction book "Independent's Guide to Overthrowing the Two-Party System"Jim Duncan's political fiction "Blood Republic"And you can read Jim's articles on MediumSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/independme)Support the show

Marc Clair is the host of one of the longest running, and most popular, Libertarian podcasts in the country.  Jim and Marc have a great discussion about what Libertarianism is, whether Trump was a libertarian or not, and what the future of  "liberty" is within an increasingly rigged political system. Whether you're on the right, the left, or politically homeless, listen in for some laughs, and great non-partisan insight. And please consider supporting Marc's work, and this show, through the links below.Interview begins at 6:18Show Notes:(Support the Show)If you want to give us a few dollars as a tip, in only a couple clicks on buymeacoffee.com you can help keep independent thought alive. No sign up, or subscription, required.If you want to become a monthly subscriber to the Independent Riot podcast to receive bonus content from this week's episode, a free t-shirt, and a free copy of Jim's book, please sign up on patreon.Show store for independent-minded t-shirts, coffee mugs, and stickers.And please subscribe to the Independent Riot Youtube Channel for additional content not contain in the audio podcast.(Relevant Links)Lions of Liberty main site www.lionsofliberty.comYou can also follow Marc and Lions of Liberty on TwitterAnd can find Marc's new podcast here Jim Duncan's non-fiction book "Independent's Guide to Overthrowing the Two-Party System"Jim Duncan's political fiction "Blood Republic"And you can read Jim's articles on MediumSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/independme)Support the show