Colonial Outcasts

The rise of oligarchy and its chilling effect on American politics takes center stage. Corporate media's role in normalizing far-right ideologies is scrutinized. Listeners hear gripping insights about a recent presidential inauguration's lack of diversity. A former CIA agent reveals troubling realities about Afghanistan's poppy production and its ties to international drug cartels. The troubling shift in the drug trade and the Trump administration's controversial foreign policy decisions reveal complex power dynamics. Join the discussion on America's darkening political landscape.

Welcome to Colonial Outcasts for an impromptu Ceasefire episode. We may repost segments of this to MintPress News but for right now we are going to dive right in because there is a lot to talk about. What is this ceasefire? Is it viable? Why is it happening now? I know a lot of people are confused right now, and we also need to talk about how this ties into the Lebanese presidential elections, and the US Iran policy under the Trump administration, to that end we are joined by Batool Subeiti, energy engineer and political analyst based out of London UK. You can follow Batool here: https://x.com/_batsub  / batoolsubeiti  

Check us out on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/ColonialOutcasts Hello and welcome to Colonial Outcasts the bi-weekly podcast where we demonstrate that the next fifty years are fixing to be really stupid… eh hopefully its only 20, but regardless it is Monday January 13th and we are only two weeks into 2025 - we’ve got disturbed veteran attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, unprecedented wildfires in LA, it’s Snowing in Texas, Trump is about to Start a trade war with Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal are now on the Imperialist annexation Hitlist, Elon Musk is using his social media platform X to rewrite history to assert old Adolf and the National Socialist party were not fascists, but in fact Communists which is ridiculous - but you know, if a billionaire techno feudal anarch-capitalist oligarch says its true, it must be. 

Asad Shalhoub, host of Habibi House, shares his insights from the 2006 Lebanon War while reflecting on the climate crisis gripping Los Angeles. Mayad Space Bunny News, an intersectional activist, dives into the devastating wildfires and the role of socio-economic disparities in emergency responses. The conversation critiques the privatization of firefighting services, explores the inequalities in water rights across California, and highlights the disconnect between celebrity culture and the struggles of displaced communities. An eye-opening discussion on America’s unfolding dystopia!

2025 kicks off with a chilling look at modern surveillance inspired by Orwell’s warnings. Recent attacks by disgruntled veterans shake the political landscape, while the role of media in shaping public perception comes under fire. The conversation dives deep into controversial law enforcement tactics that may entrap the vulnerable. Listeners also explore the implications of a rented Cybertruck linked to a terrorist incident and the historical manipulation of media narratives by the CIA, raising questions about trust in today’s society.

Rebecca Roberts, a former infantry officer and current organizer with About Face: Veterans Against the War, delves into the alarming rise of drones in domestic policing. She critiques the media's sensationalization of drone conspiracies while highlighting the real threats to privacy and civil liberties. Discussing the historical context of military technology becoming tools of surveillance, Roberts advocates for community resilience and action against police militarization. Prepare for a thought-provoking look at the intersection of modern surveillance and the urgent need for proactive resistance.

In this discussion, geopolitical analyst Alina Zanofantos delves into the Syrian conflict and its intricate implications. She shares insights on the alarming shift in the region, highlighting Israel's strategies and the complicated dynamics of resistance movements. Alina emphasizes the profound effects of U.S. foreign policy on both Syria and the Palestinian cause. She also critiques the emerging geopolitical landscape shaped by actors like Iran and China, and reflects on the economic strains affecting global solidarity and the working class.

In this engaging discussion, political analyst Robert Inlakesh delves into the shifting dynamics of the Syrian conflict and Israel's ambitions in the region. He examines the controversial leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its implications for regional stability. Inlakesh highlights Israel's military strategies in the Golan Heights and the heavy societal impacts of sanctions on ordinary Syrians. He also reflects on the consequences of Western imperialism, the resilience of resistance movements, and the complicated futures facing Iraq and Syria in the wake of foreign interventions.

Afeef Nessouli, a freelance journalist with extensive experience in Syria and the UN, shares his insights on the rapid collapse of Assad’s government. He discusses the emotional landscape of Syrians facing uncertainty and the rise of extremist factions amid instability. The conversation dives into the complexities of geopolitical dynamics involving Turkey, Iran, and Russia, highlighting the precarious state of governance. Nessouli also stresses the importance of resilience and hope for building a better future amid chaos.

Repost from  @MintPressNews  subscribe for more content like this. Hey! After many requests I have decided to focus on a primer for this incredibly complex, painful, and divisive conflict from a great-power politics perspective. I will soon be platforming Syrian analysts to give a more balanced perspective to this intractable conflict that is now taking center stage in the Geopolitical forum and is indelibly connected to the US and Israel.