Charlie Robinson is an researcher and author of The Octopus of Global Control. The Octopus of Global Control is a controversial non-fiction book that uncovers some of the biggest conspiracies in modern world history. The book features quotes from over 500 people that had a front row seat to some of the most important events in history, and their voices paint a picture of what really happened that won’t be found in the history books.
John Barbour is recognized as ‘The Godfather Of Reality TV’ as the creator-Producer,Co-Host, and Writer of the trend setting hit ‘Real People.’ He won the first of his 5 Emmys as the original Host of ‘AM LA’ in 1970 where he interviewed controversial anti-war guests like Mohammed Ali, Cesar Chavez and Jane Fonda. He was the first in America to do film reviews on the News, winning 3 more consecutive Emmys as KNBC’s ‘Critic-At-Large.’ And ten years as Los Angeles Magazine’s most widely read and quoted controversial critic. Prior to that he was a successful topical stand-up comedian, appearing on ‘The Dean Martin Show,’ ‘The Tonight Show,’ and others; and in Las Vegas opening for Robert Goulet and Bobby Darin. Comedian-activist Dick Gregory did the liner notes for his first album, ‘It’s Tough To Be white,’ and Play-write Neil Simon did them for his second album, ‘I Met A Man I Didn’t Like!’
Richard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Visiting Professor at the New School University in New York.
Scott Horton is the host of AntiWar Radio, The Scott Horton Show, author of Fool’s Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan, managing director of the Libertarian Institute & one of the most knowledgeable & respected researchers in foreign policy & geopolitics. Today Scott returns to the show to discuss the history of Iran-U.S. relations.
Lyn Ulbricht is the mother of the Silk Road website creator Ross Ulbricht. Ross Ulbricht is a first-time offender serving a double life sentence without parole, plus 40 years, for a website he made when he was 26 years old and passionate about free markets and privacy. Ross, an Eagle Scout, scientist and peaceful entrepreneur, had all non-violent charges at trial. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial. Please go to FreeRoss.org and sign the petition to help Free Ross. Also check out the documentary DEEP WEB by Alex Winter, about Ross Ulbricht & the Silk Road website.
We are continuing our 55th anniversary of the JFK Assassination special with authors, researchers and JFK assassination experts Russ Baker (author of Family of Secrets, which has multiple chapters on the JFK assassination) , Jim DiEugenio (author of Destiny Betrayed: JFK, Cuba & the Garrison Case, and also Reclaiming Parkland: Tom Hanks, Vincent Bugliosi, and the JFK Assassination in the New Hollywood ) & Larry Hancock (author of Someone Would Have Talked,and Nexus: The CIA and Political Assassination, just to name a few). Also, please check out the archives for Russ and Jim’s past appearances on The Ripple Effect Podcast.
Brian Tuohy is America’s leading expert on game fixing in sports. While ‘Larceny Games’ discusses game fixing from a sports gambling aspect, his previous book The Fix Is In: The Showbiz Manipulations of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR examined how the professional leagues influence the outcome of their own games for TV ratings and profit. He has appeared as a guest on over 100 radio programs throughout the United States and Canada and has spoken at Florida State University, Columbia College in Chicago, and at the 2012 AEJMC National Conference.
Kerry McDonald is a Senior Education Fellow at FEE and author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom (Chicago Review Press, 2019). She is also an adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute and a regular Forbes contributor.
Kris Newby is an award-winning science writer at Stanford University, senior producer of the Lyme disease documentary UNDER OUR SKIN, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and author of Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons. Newby has two degrees in engineering, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a master’s degree from Stanford University. Previously, Newby was a technology writer for Apple and other Silicon Valley companies. She lives in Palo Alto.
Dr. Tom Cowan discovered the work of the two men who would have the most influence on his career while teaching gardening as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, South Africa. He read Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price, as well as Rudolf Steiner’s work on biodynamic agriculture. These events inspired him to pursue a medical degree. Tom graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1984. After his residency in Family Practice at Johnson City Hospital in Johnson City, New York, he set up an anthroposophical medical practice in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Dr. Cowan relocated to San Francisco in 2003.
For our 200th episode we gather a dream team, with James Corbett from The Corbett Report, Whitney Webb from MintPress News, Sam Tripoli from the Tin Foil Hat podcast, and filmmaker/researcher Jason Bermas from YouTube.com/InfoWarrior. Enjoy!
Jot Maxi & Jermaine ‘J’ Hurley are vocalists for British band Hacktivist. Hacktivist is a combination of rap/grime and metal/metalcore. As you can assume by the name of the band, music is not Hacktivist’s only interest and we talk about all that and more.