Novara Media cover image

Novara Media

Downstream: Here’s How America Really Runs Britain w/ Angus Hanton

Jul 8, 2024
Angus Hanton, author of 'Vassal State: How America Runs Britain', discusses the US influence on British culture, politics, and business. They delve into American empire, challenges in journalism, CIA influence, the power of the Israel lobby, and connections between organizations and the US government.
01:12:29

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Understanding hidden power influences in modern world is crucial for accurate reporting.
  • Exposure to critical literature can inspire deep involvement in activism and investigative journalism.

Deep dives

Silent Truths of American Empire

The podcast discusses how journalists often overlook the silence in reporting, highlighting the importance of understanding the hidden aspects of power in the modern world. The narrative shifts focus to the prevailing American empire, detailing its extensive military dominance globally. The podcast underlines the lack of public discourse on the implications of American militarism and challenges the notion of post-empire era.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode