Behind the Bastards

Part Two: How the British Empire and U.S. Department of Defense Murdered an Island Paradise

Jun 20, 2024

The podcast discusses the forced removal of Chagosians by the British Empire and U.S. Department of Defense, the cruel actions of authorities during the depopulation of Diego Garcia, and the similarities between the Galactic Empire and the US military. It also explores the dark history of the Chagos Islands, the infamous dog genocide, and legal battles for the Chagossians' right to return.

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Controversial Actions of British Empire and U.S. DoD

Banter on Gas Station Drugs and Buffet Mishaps

Forced Removal of Chagosians by British Empire and U.S. Department of Defense

13:22 • 19min

Murder of University Students and Exile in Meridius

Forced Depopulation and Inhumane Treatment by British and US Authorities

38:05 • 23min

The Galactic Empire vs the US Military

01:00:36 • 4min

Dark History and Hopeful Speculations

01:04:20 • 24min

The Assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero and the Civil War in El Salvador

01:27:53 • 4min