

TrueAnon
TrueAnon
TrueAnon is a podcast about your enemies made by your friends. Join unlicensed private investigators Liz Franczak, Brace Belden, and Yung Chomsky for a show that will drive you insane. Every other episode is a Patreon exclusive: patreon.com/TrueAnonPod
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Oct 16, 2020 • 1h 22min
Episode 108: They F*ck Doggies Don't They
It’s Dog Sex Week at TrueAnon—We take a hecking big ass first bite out of a story that’s got it all: Large, tumescent dogs, Jewish-Nazi polyamory (with an adopted son), Kamala Harris and Kimberly Guilfoyle, cartels and Mormons, drug smuggling and landmark gay civil rights legislation. Part 1 of our series on the San Francisco Dog Mauling

Oct 13, 2020 • 2min
Episode 107: The Dork Enlightenment (teaser)
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Noah Kulwin is back for part two of our exploration into the mind of Peter Thiel. In this episode we get into the dark and twisted history of Thiel's ideological projects, his political motivations and scream and yell about what the hell happened to Gawker.

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Oct 8, 2020 • 1h 45min
Episode 106: #FreeAssange
The hosts dive deep into the controversial trial of Julian Assange, discussing its implications for journalism and the ethical dilemmas of state accountability. They shed light on the chilling realities of surveillance, like the CIA’s ‘Weeping Angel’ project, and critique the media's hypocritical treatment of Assange. The discussion highlights the serious ramifications of the Espionage Act and its threat to journalistic freedom, while mocking the absurdities present in the courtroom. Throughout, they advocate for Assange's recognition as a whistleblower amidst severe persecution.

Oct 5, 2020 • 2min
Episode 105: Palantir (teaser)
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With Palantir going public, we bring Noah Kulwin from Blowback into the Command Bunker to lay out just what Peter Thiel is up to

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Oct 2, 2020 • 1h 46min
Episode 104: Everything Is Bad
Mike Davis, renowned author and activist known for his sharp insights on urban theory and environmental issues, shares his thoughts on pressing topics. He addresses the alarming California wildfires and critiques political narratives on land use. The conversation dives into the effects of COVID-19 on urban development and gentrification, while highlighting the inadequacies of the Biden administration's climate policies. Davis also discusses the rise of Pentecostalism among the urban poor and calls for a new resistance against economic injustices as we confront our planet's challenges.

Sep 28, 2020 • 2min
Episode 103: KPOP (teaser)
Liz and Brace get together and go deep into the history and present of our most difficult subject yet: KPOP

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Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 19min
Episode 102: Fed As Folk
Aaron Leonard, historian and author of 'The Folk Singers and the Bureau', joins to explore the fascinating ties between folk music and communism in mid-20th century America. He shares insights on artists like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, and how their legacies reflect the political upheaval of the era. The discussion also covers the intense FBI surveillance strategies targeting the Communist Party and the moral quandaries faced by those involved. Throughout, Leonard balances serious history with whimsical anecdotes about quirky musicians.

Sep 22, 2020 • 2min
Episode 101: OUN-BAD (teaser)
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We’re joined by Moss Robeson (twitter.com/mossrobeson__) of the Bandera Lobby blog (banderalobby.substack.com) and talk about the less-known aspect of the Spider Network: followers of Nazi-aligned Ukrainian nationalist Stepan Bandera and their growing influence in Ukraine—and America.

Sep 19, 2020 • 1h 11min
UNLOCKED! Episode 81: SCROTUS
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We are joined by the legal galaxy brains from the ALAB podcast to disrobe the criminals on the Supreme Court, shed light on the dark ecosystem of legislation mills and demystify the perverted institutions of Big Law

Sep 16, 2020 • 1h 29min
Episode 100: Brat Camp
For our very special 100th episode we go into the new Paris Hilton documentary, which leads us to a discussion on the murders, suicides, rapes and disappearances frequently found in the Troubled Teen Industry, and Brace's experience with the same. Thanks to all you gumshoes for listening -- stay to the end for the full TrueAnon theme music!!!