KunstlerCast - Conversations: Converging Catastrophes of the 21st Century

Tom Luongo, a former research chemist and anarcho-libertarian, dives into the complex web of global geopolitics. He discusses America's historical ties with Britain and questions their authenticity. Luongo also examines Britain's post-WWI economic strategies and their effects on modern politics. Key insights include Russia's historical resilience and the pressing need for fostering friendly relations. Additionally, he tackles Europe’s geopolitical challenges, immigration issues, and the pervasive corruption in global leadership, urging deeper analysis of power dynamics.

Celia Farber, an acclaimed journalist and blogger known for her critical takes on the AIDS crisis and COVID-19, discusses her journey through investigative journalism. She explores the controversies surrounding HIV narratives and the health establishment's response to the AIDS epidemic. Farber delves into the origins of COVID-19, the influence of media, and the dynamics of public health during the pandemic. She also critiques vaccine skepticism, corporate corruption in healthcare, and the urgent need for accountability and ethical integrity in modern medicine.

  Peter Golden is an award-winning journalist, novelist, and historian. His novels include Comeback Love, Wherever There Is Light, Nothing Is Forgotten , and Their Shadows Deep, just published, in which John F. Kennedy is a major character. During the course of his career, Mr. Golden has interviewed Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush; Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, Alexander Haig, George Shultz, and Lawrence Eagleburger; Israeli Prime Ministers Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Yitzhak Shamir; and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. He lives with his wife near Albany, New York.   The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

In this discussion, Charles Hugh Smith, founder of the blog "Of Two Minds" and author of "The Mythology of Progress," delves into the deceptive nature of progress. He critiques the balance between technological advancements and their adverse effects on society and the environment. Smith argues that meaningful change often emerges from crises, not smooth transitions. He compares modern issues to the decline of the Ming dynasty, emphasizing the need for adaptable governance. The conversation reveals pressing concerns about healthcare, societal values, and the risks of blindly embracing technology.

      Bill Moyer calls himself  a radical solutionary. He’s the author of the book Solutionary Rail, a people powered campaign to electrify US railroads and open corridors for a clean energy future.  He also hosts the new podcast Reconnect America and posts essays on Solutionary Rail at Substack. The campaign has evolved into a national effort to put US rail infrastructure back in service of the public interest over Wall Street profit. He  lives with his wife and daughter in the woods of Vashon Island, WA in the Salish Sea.

John Klar, a seventh-generation Vermonter, farmer, and lawyer, discusses his legal battle representing a family fighting against school officials who vaccinated their son without parental consent. He explores the ethical implications of this case and the erosion of trust in government following COVID-19 policies. Klar also delves into the challenges faced by modern farmers and the importance of supporting local agriculture. His insights shed light on the intersection of parental rights, public health, and the complexities of legal frameworks.

Elizabeth Nickson, a Canadian journalist and author known for her probing work on environmentalism and the CIA's MKUltra program, shares her insightful perspectives. She discusses the radical turns within the environmental movement and their adverse effects on rural economies. Nickson also reflects on the changing dynamics of family support systems and critiques modern bureaucracy's inefficiencies. Moreover, she addresses the impact of organized crime in Canada and the intricate ties between politics and media, revealing the complex landscape of governance today.

Journalist Elizabeth Nickson, known for her deep dives into the CIA's MKUltra program and radical environmentalism, shares her insights on the complex interplay of mental health and media integrity. The conversation touches on political accountability in the wake of election controversies and the rise of populism in the West. Nickson reflects on historical trauma and its implications, while also discussing the troubling nature of censorship and the societal control exerted by those in power. Prepare for a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary issues!

Mike McCormick was a White House staff stenographer for fifteen years in the George W. Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations. He spent many years assigned to Veep Joe Biden and went on many overseas trips with him. His task was to record conversations between Joe Biden and members of the press to ensure accurate reporting, but he was also present at meetings with global leaders. He’s the author of Joe Biden Unauthorized, The Case to Impeach and Imprison Joe Biden, and Fifteen Years A Deplorable: A White House Memoir. He blogs at: Midnight in the Laptop of Good and Evil on Substack. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

Christopher Bystroff is a professor of Biology and Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy NY. He runs a laboratory that studies protein structure and design, working towards targetable fluorescent biosensors and a contraceptive vaccine.  Chris teaches courses in protein structure, computational modeling of proteins, computational modeling of human population, bioinformatics and genetic engineering. In 2021 he published a paper predicting the near-term downturn of the global human population. Chris has a B.A. from Carleton College and a  PhD from University of California San Diego, both degrees in chemistry. He lives in Troy, New York, with his wife Maria. They have two adult children. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger Side-note: my website is still off-line and we are going to rebuild it here on Substack. The blogs and podcasts will continue here, and readers can always reach at: jhkunstler@mac.com