

Popular Front
Jake Hanrahan
Popular Front is a grassroots media organisation that focuses solely on war and conflict. We go deeper than mainstream news in a way that makes important war coverage accessible for everyone. The podcast focuses on the niche details of modern warfare and under-reported conflict.
See more at www.popularfront.co
See more at www.popularfront.co
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Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
M23's Rapid Invasion of East Congo
Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, a journalist on the ground in eastern Congo, shares gripping firsthand accounts of the M23 rebel invasion. He details the chaos as M23 rapidly occupies strategic cities, while the Congolese army falters. The podcast highlights the dire humanitarian crisis, including mass casualties and displacement among civilians. Cunningham critiques the failing UN peacekeeping efforts and discusses the historical context of foreign involvement, offering a sobering look at the complexities of war and the harsh realities of conflict reporting.

Feb 14, 2025 • 52min
The Philippine's Maoist Guerrillas are Making a Comeback
Georgi Engelbrecht, a Senior analyst at Crisis Group specializing in the New People's Army, discusses the surprising resurgence of Maoist guerrillas in the Philippines. He delves into the historical roots of the New People's Army, exploring their ongoing recruitment drives amid socio-political injustices. Engelbrecht highlights the brutal tactics employed by the NPA and the complex relationship between the government and guerrillas, revealing the evolving strategies in guerrilla warfare and the challenges faced in their fight for change.

Feb 10, 2025 • 7min
MAGA vs. Mexico's Cartels // PREVIEW
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Feb 7, 2025 • 2h 46min
Hell on Earth: The Ultra Sadism Report
Ali Winston and Roman Hofner, investigative journalists unearthing far-right extremism, join researcher Marc-Andre Argentino, who specializes in violent accelerationism. They delve into the horrific practices of extremist groups like 764 and the Maniac Murder Cult, exposing their ultra-sadistic ideologies. The conversation reveals alarming grooming tactics used on vulnerable youth, the chilling psychological impact, and the alarming growth of online communities glorifying violence. They stress the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures to protect children from these predatory networks.

Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 13min
Was Epstein a Mossad Agent?
Today we speak to inestigative journalist Ken Silverstein about the elite sex trafficking pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his links to Israel's national intelligence agency, Mossad. Ken's "Washington Babylon": www.washingtonbabylondc.com Discounted internet privacy for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake: www.jakehanrahan.com

Feb 5, 2025 • 2min
Adverts for the Apocalypse
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Jan 28, 2025 • 7min
The Sadist Militancy of Maniac Murder Cult // PREVIEW
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Jan 22, 2025 • 7min
On the Ground with West Papua's Armed Rebels // PREVIEW
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Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Real UnitedHealth Assassination Saga
Today we speak to investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein about the UnitedHealth CEO assasination. He tells us about Luigi Mangione's manifesto, his politcal motivations, and the mass censoring of the real story by corporate media. Discounted internet privacy for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake: www.jakehanrahan.com

Jan 10, 2025 • 7min
Did Russia Just Shoot Down Another Passenger Plane? // PREVIEW
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