
Empire Files
The podcast version of a documentary & interview series on war and inequality from the heart of Empire hosted by Abby Martin. Empire Files is donor-funded, independent and add free. Help keep us going by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/empirefiles.
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Latest episodes

Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 12min
The QAnon Era w/ Julian Feeld
Julian Feeld of The QAnon Anonymous Podcast joins Abby Martin to discuss the origins of the movement, what the media got wrong, what it has evolved into and it's resonance among those in power: from Elon Musk to Republicans in Congress.
Check out the work of QAA at https://www.qanonanonymous.com
FOLLOW Julian at https://twitter.com/julianfeeld
SUPPORT Empire Files, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles

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Nov 26, 2022 • 1h 6min
The Most Toxic Place in America w/ Joshua Frank
Joshua Frank, author of 'ATOMIC DAYS: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America', joins Abby Martin and Mike Prysner to discuss the Hanford nuclear reservation and its connection to nuclear weapons and power. They explore the lack of awareness and intentional obfuscation surrounding Hanford, the role of Federal Protective Forces, challenges in site remediation, the symbiotic relationship between nuclear power and weapons, concerns about nuclear power plant operation and potential disaster sites, and the dangers of radiation and the insufficient regulation of nuclear energy. This podcast sheds light on America's ticking nuclear time bomb.

Nov 1, 2022 • 7min
Report-Back From Guam & Okinawa [PREVIEW]
FULL EPISODE ONLY AT https://patreon.com/empirefiles
This 90-minute episode is an exclusive report-back for everyone who has made the trip, and our Earth's Greatest Enemy film project, possible with their donations. Get any other behind-the-scenes reports as we work on this new feature documentary by making a tax-deductible donation!
Please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a monthly sustainer. All donations are tax-deductible. We are very close to wrapping filming!
http://EarthsGreatestEnemy.com

Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 30min
Racism & Rigging: The LA City Council Scandal w/ Josh Androsky
Comedian and political activist Josh Androsky joins the podcast to discuss the LA City Council scandal, covering corruption, racism, and disenfranchisement. Topics include the Nithya campaign, the fight for a public bank, the influence of local politics and the Bernie Sanders movement, racist comments made during a city council meeting, controversial connections of council members, gang culture within the LA police force, and the recent repeal of COVID tenant protections.

Jul 23, 2022 • 28min
Roe v. The Empire - Analyzing the Aftermath [PREVIEW]
Full 3-hour episode only at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles
Abby & Mike have a long talk after the overturn of Roe v. Wade: how we got here and the disturbing new reality in America.
This episode is for Patrons only as a thank you for your support!

Jul 22, 2022 • 7min
Abby at RIMPAC War Games: The Inside Story [PREVIEW]
Full 90min episode only at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles.
We successfully got Abby access to the largest war games in the world—on Navy assault ships and press conferences with top commanders, including the Secretary of the Navy.
We got incredible footage and pressing interactions for our upcoming documentary Earth's Greatest Enemy, and are making this inside story available to everyone who has donated to the film.
Thank you so much for your support, we are so excited about the progress we've made and what's to come!
https://earthsgreatestenemy.com

Jul 5, 2022 • 1h 2min
Prof. Jodi Dean on Neofeudalism [PREVIEW]
Political theorist and professor of political science Dr. Jodi Dean joins DOSED to diagnose our dystopian hellscape as “neofeudalism.”
Listen to this full episode of DOSED free wherever you stream podcasts: https://linktr.ee/dosedshow

Jun 26, 2022 • 1h 36min
US Propaganda, Censorship & Our Huxleyan Servitude
Abby is joined by Project Censored's Dr. Mickey Huff & Dr. Nolan Higdon, authors of the new book "Let's Agree to Disagree" and "United States of Distraction." They discuss media consolidation, how the elites manipulate political divisions, the new wave of internet repression and how we can become media literate in this era.
Get EXCLUSIVE Empire Files content, and keep us independent and ad-free, at www.patreon.com/empirefiles
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Jun 23, 2022 • 25min
Anthrax, Smallpox & America's Bioweapons Secret [PREVIEW]
FULL EPISODE (2hrs): https://www.patreon.com/posts/67303595
Investigative researcher Robbie Martin does a deep dive into the Bush administration's bioterrorism campaign, from the Anthrax Attacks and their ties to the Iraq War drive to the memory-holed Smallpox vaccination rollout. He also explains the reality behind the US biolabs surrounding Russia, and how they are being used to skirt international law and expand US Empire.

Jun 23, 2022 • 2h 37min
Assange, Biden’s Failed Summit & American Narcissism
Abby Martin and Mike Prysner talk about the persecution of Julian Assange, Biden's failed Summit of the Americas and the recent burst of uniquely American mass shootings.
Find all episodes of DOSED, as well as join us live and call-in every week, here: https://linktr.ee/dosedshow
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