DC on BFP #27 | Ioan Grillo, author of El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency, joins us to discuss the violence in Michoacan and the rise of "autodefensas" (civilian self-defense groups). Also, "narco culture," media and the risk of sensationalism, marijuana legalization, and the drug war economy.
DC on BFP #26 | Douglas Valentine joins us to discuss the NSA/CIA connection, tactical vs. strategic intelligence, and "black propaganda" within media serving to legitimize agencies like the CIA and NSA. Also, do the Edward Snowden leaks meet the definition of a "limited hangout"?
DC on BFP #25 | Peter Ludlow joins us to discuss the legacy of Aaron Swartz, as both an internet pioneer and vocal activist, one year after an overzealous prosecution led to his suicide. Also, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, SOPA 2.0, the TPP, Net Neutrality, Verizon v. FCC, and much more
DC on BFP #24 | Stanley Cohen discusses the PayPal 14, who they are, what they did, why they did it, and the shameful actions of eBay and Pierre Omidyar throughout the ordeal. Also, thoughts on the new "hip Rupert Murdoch," the rise of the "billionaire independent media," and much more.
DC on BFP #23 | Shahid Buttar joins us to explore how the FBI, CIA, CBP, local state agencies and police departments have been spying domestically and laying the groundwork for the "panopticon" for decades - and ways to counter Big Brother through activism, community outreach, media, music, and art.
DC on BFP #22 | Vivien Lesnik Weisman joins us to discuss her upcoming documentary film, The Hacker Wars. We review Jeremy Hammond's path from Chicago-based activist to enemy of the state and political prisoner, revelations of the Stratfor hack, infiltration of hacktivist groups, Anonymous, and much more.
DC on BFP #21 | Anabel Hernandez, investigative reporter and author of the bestselling book Narcoland, shares her remarkable story, the tragedy her family has endured, and how it sparked a journey uncovering the hidden world of organized crime, implicating the highest levels of government.
DC on BFP #20 | Ben Swann and Guillermo Jimenez discuss a variety of issues, including jury nullification, the drug war, the militarization of federally subsidized local police departments, the Boston Marathon Bombing and Ibragim Todashev, internet freedom, net neutrality, and so much more.
DC on BFP #19 | John Bush joins us to discuss his new show "Sovereign Living," which aims at encouraging people to live in a manner that is not dependent on centralized authority or coercive institutions and achieving self-sufficiency in the areas of food, education, health and other basic needs.
