The Coming Storm S2: 2. Flight 007
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Sep 18, 2024 Discover political tensions in America as Gabriel Gatehouse investigates conspiracy theories surrounding the Federal Reserve and its dark historical roots. Hear about the captivating love story set against the backdrop of the John Birch Society's anti-communist fervor. Delve into the chilling legacy of Korean Airlines Flight 007 and the personal tragedies entwined with Cold War narratives. Uncover the FBI's surveillance of domestic activists and the rise of private spy agencies, revealing a landscape filled with paranoia and intrigue.
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Jekyll Island Allegation
- G. Edward Griffin's book "The Creature from Jekyll Island" alleges a secret 1910 meeting of powerful bankers.
- This meeting supposedly led to the creation of the Federal Reserve, described by Griffin as a banking cartel.
New Deal and Coup Attempt
- FDR's New Deal, funded by increased money printing by the Federal Reserve, aided millions but worried wealthy industrialists.
- They feared inflation would erode their wealth, leading to a coup attempt.
The Business Plot
- A group of wealthy industrialists, concerned about the Fed's power, plotted a coup against FDR.
- They recruited General Smedley Butler to lead veterans in overthrowing the government.
