Behind the Bastards

Robert is joined by Teresa Lee to discuss Basil Zaharoff, The First Great Arms Dealer.FOOTNOTES: Man of Arms: The Life and Legend of Sir Basil Zaharoff Men Of Wealth: The Story Of Twelve Significant Fortunes From The Renaissance To The Present Day  Arms Race prior to 1914, Armament Policy A scandal of international proportions comes out of the vaults The Mysterious Mr. Zedzed: The Wickedest Man in the World The Soviets and Tsarist Debt ZACHARIA BASILIUS ZACHAROFF Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined again by Jamie Loftus to continue discussing Savitri Devi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Jamie Loftus to discuss Hitler's Priestess, Savitri Devi.FOOTNOTES: Hitler's Priestess Twitter Photo Savitri Devi: The strange story of how a Hindu Hitler worshipper became an alt-right icon Why white supremacists and Hindu nationalists are so alike The Man Who Brought the Swastika to Germany, and How the Nazis Stole It Ritualistic Cat Torture Was Once a Form of Town Fun The Great Cat Massacre: French History Revealed by the Americans Savitri Devi: The mystical fascist being resurrected by the alt-right Hitler is Homeless in Vienna THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE CULT EXPERIENCE  HINDUISM AND NATIONAL SOCIALISM Priestess of Hitlerism: Savitri Devi The Death of Adolf Hitler Savitri Devi Wiki Savitri Devi From Christchurch to India: How India’s RSS Inspires White Nationalist Violence Feuerkrieg Division (FKD) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody Johnston, co-host of Some More News and Worst Year Ever, brings his wit to explore Joseph Stalin's tumultuous childhood. The discussion highlights Stalin's harsh upbringing in Gori, marked by poverty and familial strife, including his father's alcoholism. Cody and the host inject humor while examining Stalin's influences, his rebellious seminary days, and the complexities of his character. They also draw parallels between Stalin's cult of masculinity and modern authoritarian figures, providing a fascinating glimpse into the making of a notorious leader.

Robert is joined by Cody Johnston to discuss Hobby Lobby.FOOTNOTES: Meet David Green: Hobby Lobby's Biblical Billionaire Some thoughts on the Hobby Lobby antiquities case Hobby Lobby’s Legal Expert Speaks: “I can’t rule out…they used my advice to evade the law.” The Green collection and the Museum of the Bible: 443,000 square meters of mess Dispelling the Myths Around the Hobby Lobby Antiquities Case DID HOBBY LOBBY’S C.E.O. UNKNOWINGLY SPONSOR TERRORISM? How much money has ISIS made selling antiquities? More than enough to fund its attacks. Mission From God: The Upstart Christian Sect Driving Invisible Children and Changing Africa America’s Biggest Christian Charity Funnels Tens of Millions to Hate Groups Hobby Lobby: Who is David Green? 9 facts telling you everything you need to know about the evangelical entrepreneur 5 things to know about Hobby Lobby’s owners Hobby Lobby Allegedly Fired Employee Due to Pregnancy Bad Boss: Yes, Hobby Lobby’s Steve Green Does Want You To Live By His Religion’s Rules How the Hobby Lobby ruling helped and hurt religious freedom Column: The Supreme Court’s awful Hobby Lobby decision just spawned a very ugly stepchild Aftermath of the Hobby Lobby Decision Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined again by political activist, poet, and podcaster, Propaganda to continue to discuss the monsters who murdered the Black Panthers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by political activist, poet, and podcaster, Propaganda to discuss the monsters who murdered the Black Panthers.FOOTNOTES: New Documents Reveal FBI Secretly Monitored Protests, Feared ‘Black Supremacist’ Attack Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, assassinated on this day in 1969, explains how the ruling class uses racism to exploit working people. The most radical thing the Black Panthers did was give kids free breakfast How the FBI Conspired to Destroy the Black Panther Party The Black Panthers’ 10-Point Program The social perception created by the Black Panthers The Founders of the Black Panther Party: Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale The Secret History of Guns The Radical Origins of Free Breakfast for Children Survival Programs F.B.I. SOUGHT DOOM OF PANTHER PARTY Yesterday’s Crimes: The Living Martyrdom of Huey Newton THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BLACK PANTHERS Black Panther Fred Hampton Created a "Rainbow Coalition" to Support Poor Americans The Black Panther Raid and the death of Fred Hampton When the black justice movement got too powerful, the FBI got scared and got ugly Black against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party  A timeline of the rise and fall of the Black Panthers Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen Lani Younes, a cultural critic and writer, joins the discussion on Gabriele D'Annunzio, the flamboyant figure who shaped early fascist ideology. They delve into D'Annunzio's audacious life, from his heroic World War I escapades to his chaotic takeover of Fiume. The conversation reveals the interplay between his artistic genius and political ambitions, exploring his legacy's absurdity and its influence on Mussolini's rise. Amidst serious analysis, they maintain a humorous tone examining the dangers of unchecked charisma and the roots of authoritarianism.

In this engaging discussion, Shereen Lani Younes, a cultural analyst, dives into the complex life of Gabriele D'Annunzio, the man credited with inventing Fascism. They explore his dual persona as a charismatic seducer and troubling figure, dissecting his poetic talents alongside his eerily predatory behaviors. The conversation also touches on the seductive rhetoric of nationalism and D'Annunzio's controversial role in shaping modern Italy, blending historical insights with reflections on the emotional manipulation still prevalent in politics today.

Sofiya Alexandra discusses the shocking incompetence of surgeon John Ronald Brown, from unethical practices like penile lengthening with raw silicone to unnecessary limb amputations due to apotemnophilia. The episode explores graphic surgical details, disturbing outcomes, and ethical dilemmas in providing care for patients with unconventional desires, all while mixing in humorous commercials and Father's Day gift ideas.