Around The Empire – Episode 12: The Battle For Raqqa And Future Of Syria Feat. Joshua Landis
On this episode of Around The Empire, Syria expert Professor Joshua Landis discusses the battle for Raqqa and the competing forces in Syria’s civil war.
Around The Empire – Episode 10: Disaster Capitalism And The Empire Feat. Antony Loewenstein
Dan and Joanne interview journalist Antony Loewenstein about how multinational corporations exploit disasters for profit.
Around The Empire – Episode 9: The Surveillance State Trump Inherited Feat. Ken Lipp
On this episode of Around The Empire, journalist Kenneth Lipp discusses the sprawling national security and incarceration state President Trump inherited.
Around The Empire – Episode 8: The Neocons In The Trump Era Feat. Robbie Martin
Dan and Joanne interview filmmaker Robbie Martin about the future of the neoconservatives now that the candidate they lined up against has become president.
Around The Empire-Episode 6: Inside The CIA’s War With Trump Feat. John Kiriakou
Dan and Joanne interview former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou about the ongoing tensions between the CIA and President Donald Trump.
Around The Empire—Episode 5: The Deep State And Donald Trump Feat. David Chibo
On this episode of Around The Empire, Dan and Joanne interview journalist David Chibo about his recent article on the deep state in the United States for Unz Review. Chibo offers a comprehensive and holistic perspective for understanding the hidden forces influencing the U.S. government by synthesizing theories from seven
Around The Empire – Episode 4: The Destruction Of Yemen Feat. Ben Norton
On this episode of Around The Empire, Dan and Joanne interview journalist Benjamin Norton on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Ben has been closely monitoring the situation in Yemen for years writing previously in Salon and now for Alternet’s Grayzone Project. The discussion focuses on the overall dynamics of
Around The Empire – Episode 3: War Reporter Elijah Magnier On Syria Peace Deal
War reporter Elijah Magnier joins Dan and Joanne for a discussion of the current Syria peace deal and its wider implications for the region and world.
Around The Empire – Episode 2: Reporting From Syria Feat. Rania Khalek
Dan and Joanne talk to independent journalist Rania Khalek, who recently traveled to Syria. She shares what she witnessed and her conversations with Syrians.
Introducing Around The Empire – Episode 1: The Proxy War In Syria
Dan and Joanne discuss the rebels in Syria that the mainstream media has been promoting as freedom fighters and the powers waging proxy wars in Syria.