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A week after the attacks in Paris we look at the connections to terrorists in Yemen, the different groups trying to claim credit & how this tragic event is greatly benefiting politicians pushing for more surveillance. Plus Wall Street throws big money at Cannabis startups & a look at Colorado one year after recreational legalization.Support Unfilter

A major downside to the legalization of Marijuana is being missed by mainstream commentators & it’s an issue of critical importances. We explain our position from ground zero. Plus the tragic shooting in France, another look at the falling price of oil, the Sony hack & of course much, much more!Support Unfilter

Apologist for the CIA were out in full force since our last episode. We’ve clipped their labored justifications & break them down point by point. Plus the critical president Obama is silently setting for future administrations. It’s been a bad week for Russia & our local correspondent discusses the tragic events in Sydney Australia, then we wrap the show with a little good news.Support Unfilter

After a year long battle the Executive Summary of the CIA Torture report is out. This week we document the reaction & bring you the most relevant information on this story we’ve been following for nearly a year. Plus why the 2015 NDAA is being totally ignored, protests in London & we respond to some lovingly critical listener feedback.Support Unfilter

The price of oil has been dropping & consumers are enjoying some extra cash, but the pressure being put on governments around the world may be unbearable. We’ll deep dive into how lower oil prices are dramatically impacting Russia & the surprise big move made by Putin this week. Plus the over hyped cyber attacks of the week, the sales from Green Friday & much more!Support Unfilter

In the wake of the Ferguson shooting decision, protests have erupted throughout the United States. We’ll review what has brought the nation to this point & the underlying social issues that are fueling it & why this might only be the start of a greater social unrest. Plus the big surprise from the Defense Department, why it doesn’t quite add up & a very special green holiday high-note.Support Unfilter

After weeks of speculation we have new audio from ISIS’ leader Al Baghdadi calling for attacks in Saudi Arabia & we make the case that it’s still all about the oil. Plus the latest in the Net Neutrality debate, and our follow up thoughts. Then we take a critical look at the attempts to scare kids in schools & the twists and turns for legal cannabis.Support Unfilter

Obama calls on FCC to make 'strongest possible rules' to protect net neutrality, but the realities of this move might not be appealing. We’ll look at Net Neutrality from all sides & explain what Title II means. Plus a high level US Diplomat is accused of Spying, a new study claims extended Cannabis uses causes brain damage, an ISIS update & much more.Support Unfilter

We give a high level overview of the midterm elections in the US & the blood bath the Democrats just suffered. Then after discussing some of the news headlines of the week, we dig further into ISIS oil funding & the steady drumbeat of Lone Wolf fear porn that keeps getting louder. Plus we go after the media’s coverage of the elections, discuss Obama’s short term challenges & much more!Support Unfilter

We share our personal experiences from the school shooting that happened just a few doors down from our homes. Then the FBI gets busted for impersonating the Seattle Times, and IT repair personnel to trap suspects, we have a new theory on how ISIS gets it’s ongoing funding, and the big lone wolf mess. Plus the tough talk from Putin that western media is totally ignoring.Support Unfilter

We open the show with the breaking news of gunfire in Ottawa. Then discuss the role of falling oil prices in the new cold war, where ISIS gets their trucks from, teen girls on the run to join ISIS. Plus some words of sanity about Ebola from Fox new, the local scare thats too ridiculous to believe & more!Support Unfilter

The fear machine is spinning at maximum speed scaring the public over Ebola, but to what end? We discuss what all the fearporn could be cover for. Plus the new narrative being told to us about ISIS and how polls are showing growing support by the US to send boots into Iraq. Also a discussion around personal privacy tools & the FBI’s recent campaign to label them as national security threats.Support Unfilter

Vice President Joe Biden exposes the wests partners roles in the creation of ISIS during a speech, and the White House is in full damage control mode. Plus the boots on the ground narrative is building with pressure to deploy the troops. And we discuss the excessive violations of law enforcement in just recent weeks, and the desperate attempt to make cannabis soda a deadly killer.Support Unfilter

The lie of the Khorasan scare has been exposed, and the coalition of the willing to fight ISIS looks more like the collision of the showing. Then we discuss the Ebola situation in the US, the major resignation turned into Obama, and the cannabis battle that could go to the Supreme Court.Support Unfilter

The bombing of Syria is underway, lead by the US and backed by our Arab partners. But the situation stinks worse than ever, from funding to new propaganda videos. Today the US and its partners struck modular oil refineries in Syria, and we’ll dig into the details.Support Unfilter

The war machine is in overdrive as the push into Iraq and Syria reaches a fever pitch. With a designed to fail coalition in place we’ll examine the state of the US’ fight against ISIS. Plus we look at the military response to the Ebola outbreak, the situation in Scotland, and everyones favorite celebrity who announced he is a cannabis user.Support Unfilter

In the live run up to Obama’s sales pitch to the nation to go back into Iraq, we analysis the recent developments of ISIS, and dispel common memes being pushed out by the media. Then cover Obama’s speech in real time with our commentary. Plus new leaks from the CIA Torture report suggest the scope of waterboarding and other tactics by the CIA were much more brutal than the public has been lead to believe. Then we end on a surprising high note, and in-depth discussion.Support Unfilter

As the barbaric violence ratchets up, the rhetoric and general stupidity around the situation in Iraq and ISIS/ISIL has reached a new fever pitch. We’ll break through the noise and discuss the reality of the situation on the ground. Plus the latest developments between Ukraine and the rebels, the state media war & much more.Support Unfilter

We analyze the situation in Ferguson, and discuss if this event is revealing a systemic problem with America’s civil police force, and if this event could service as a turning point. Plus the outrageous acts of ISIS this week have captured the world attention, and why the weed bus might be your next Seattle destination.Support Unfilter

This week Chris and Chase release a supporters only show to the public, and update the Iraq, ISIS/ISIL story, discuss the ACLU suing Washington, the big push for Botox, and why Putin shirts are selling like crazy. Plus we discuss our personal battles with depression in the past, and cover the weekly news.Support Unfilter

The Intercept has published Obama’s secret terrorist tracking system, by the numbers. We dig in. The CIA and the Senate are still fighting over the torture report. Then we’ll examine the new groundwork for the new Cold War, and the ridiculous reactions Colorado’s neighbor states are having to Cannabis legalization.Support Unfilter

We look at the Israel and Gaza conflict and how this current event fits in a historical context. The new NSA reforms that could truly make a difference and the recent developments at the crash site of MH17. Plus the New York Times endorses Cannabis legalization, Washington is still blowing and more!Support Unfilter

We cover the facts and events around the downed MH17 flight as we now know them. Then we’ll dig into some of the credible and troubling indications and motivations possibly behind the tragedy. Plus the secret government rule book for deciding who goes on the terrorist list, and why Washington is bringing in the Feds to crack down on the new “Cannabis meth”.Support Unfilter

New Snowden revelations show the extent of the GCHQ’s disruption of online services and communities, the Obama administration lets the CIA slide again, and the BRICS nations launch a major attack against the US Dollar. Plus a good use of Drones, some post-legalization issues in Washington, your feedback, our follow up and much much more!Support Unfilter

Recreational cannabis business opened their doors this week in Washington state, we’ll give you our local report and discuss some of the issues that aren’t getting much attention, and of course the ones that are. Plus a big new batch of NSA revelations hit over the weekend, including Greenwald's long awaited revelation. The two stories are important, but was Greenwald’s big story a bit of a bust? We round up the latest overreaches, violations, and lies that have been exposed in just the last week.Support Unfilter

We catch up on some stories that need our attention, then discuss the absolute hypocrisy of the Obama administration sending arms to “moderate” Syrian rebels only a week after Obama publicly said the fight was a lost cause. Plus we’re one week out from Washington’s first pot stores opening their doors, an update on the situation in Iraq, and much more!Support Unfilter

Part two of Unfilter’s coverage of the return to Iraq, in this episode we examine how sending arms to the Syrian rebels empowered ISIS and their recent overtaking of a major Iraq oil facility. Plus the Obama administration releases their memo authorizing them to assassinate American citizens with drones, but it’s what’s been redacted that counts, Greenwald hints new NSA revelations and much more!Support Unfilter

The US is sending troops and equipment back to Iraq, we’ll explain why were getting involved, who ISIS is, and the possible impact the conflict could have. Plus Mike Rogers makes the case for ISP level filtering, and a look at the economics of cannabis investment.Support Unfilter

We’ll look at some of the big post-Snowden changes around the world from the past week, and a quick Drone update. Then we look at the recent mass-shooting and discuss how the narrative around these shooting has painted a dark picture of the those who disagree with the United States Government. Plus some follow up, and more!Support Unfilter

The blowback from Edward Snowden’s NBC interview is in full force, and the new director of the NSA shares his thoughts on Snowden. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s rescue has caused a major upset, but is his rescue a clever distraction from the VA scandal? Plus our thoughts on some recent anti-cannabis news, follow up, and much more!Support Unfilter

Edward Snowden has once again captured the attention of the media. False claims, and ridiculous rhetoric are in full force, and we’ll cut through the crap. Plus: What we suspect is going on with TrueCrypt, Greenwald claims he’s ready to disclose names of the NSA’s targets, the big changes in Afghanistan, and why the director of FBI wants to hire pot smokers.Support Unfilter

After we breakdown the new NSA revelations, we’ll discuss the escalating “cyber tensions” between the US and China. And the recent high profile indictment that may have pushed China into the hands of Russia, sealing the largest gas deal of the century. Plus the explosive story from the North West, our follow up, and much more!Support Unfilter

The release of Glenn Greenwald’s new book has brought a wave of new NSA revelations. We’ll focuses in on the major ones, and discuss the broader context of these revelations. Then all sides of the Ukraine conflict turn to dirty tactics, Colorado has a solution to their Cannabis banking problem, and much more!Support Unfilter

Elections in Ukraine are nearing and the violence is escalating dramatically. We’ll bring you up to date on the latest developments, and the recent surprise move by the Russians. Plus a bill to reign in the NSA gains traction, how the NSA scares the Bejeezus out of tech CEOs, some good news, and much more!Support Unfilter

The FCC wants to carve out a fast lane for those who can afford it, is this the end of Net Neutrality, or are we all over reacting? We’ll analyze the situation. Pro-Russian militants overtake more Ukraine Government buildings, and the new government is calling uncle. Plus Colorado re-thinks their edible Cannabis rules, but something smells fishy, our follow up, and much much more!Support Unfilter

Unrest in Ukraine likely backed by Moscow is boiling up to critical levels this week. We’ll discuss how we are one drunken gun fight away from US and Russian troops in a full confrontation. Plus Snowden confronts Putin about spying, a weed propaganda update, and much more!Support Unfilter

The NSA admits they’ve been intercepting US communications, the situation in Ukraine is getting very tense, and we’ll update you on many other topics on this unplugged edition of Unfilter!Support Unfilter

We update you on several big stories we’ve been following this week in this causal supporter show style edition of Unfilter. Plus our thoughts on Mozilla’s CEO stepping down, XP coming to an end, and more!Support Unfilter

Obama is now promising reforms to how the NSA collects phone records, but are the changes as comprehensive as we are being led to believe? We’ll cover some of the big gaps still being left open for the NSA to exploit. Without missing a beat western powers work together to encircle Russia, and its clear the focus of world security has changed, we’ll bring you up to date on the latest in Ukraine. Plus our thoughts on the media’s heyday with Flight 370, your feedback, and much much more. On this week’s episode of, Unfilter.Support Unfilter

Putin’s next move is revealed, showing once again he’s two steps ahead of Obama and the world. But what is his end-game, how far will the US go, and are we witnessing the launch of the next cold war? As Russia digs in, the US doubles down on their toothless bite. We’ll discuss. While the corporate media capitalizes on a lost flight, Edward Snowden makes another public appearance, this time with a much more polished message. We’ll look at Snowden’s changing role in the NSA debate, and discuss the outrageous new leaks that came out this week. Plus your feedback, our follow up, and much much more. On this week’s episode of, Unfilter.Support Unfilter

After five years the Senate’s investigation into the Central Intelligence Agencies torture programs has bursted into the light when a massive fight between top Senate officials and the CIA went public in a big way. Taking to the floor, traditionally an intelligence agency apologist, blasted the CIA we’ll break it all down. Plus Snowden makes his first public appearance, Greenwald reveals how the NSA spreads malware, your feedback, and much much more.Support Unfilter

Russia and United States are meeting face to face for the first time, since the situation in the Ukraine that they’ve helped create, exploded. The confirmation bias is strong, and all sides are engaged in media fueled war of propaganda to hide the real reasons for the conflict, we’ll follow the money, and break it down. Actions speak louder than words, and we’ll examine the fast paced maneuvering of the US, Russia, and the EU, and why all of this could be heading towards a new kind of status quo, we’ll explain. Plus our followup, your feedback, and much much more. On this week’s episode of, Unfilter.Support Unfilter

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday proposed shrinking the Army to its smallest size in 74 years, closing bases and reshaping forces to confront future threats like cyberwarfare. Old special interests are digging in and fighting back with everything they’ve got. But how deep are the cuts? And is there really any reduction in spending? We’ll dig in. Plus: The NSA doubles down in Germany, an update on the Ukraine, and much much more. On this week’s episode of, Unfilter.Support Unfilter

After three months building pressure the Ukraine is exploding this week, as anti-government protests turn more and more violent. Now the United States and Russia find themselves in a pissing match over who is more just to influence the revolution. The propaganda is flying, and we’ll break it down and discuss the real reasons the people are taking to the streets. New Snowden leaks reveal the NSA tracked WikiLeaks supporters, legal bud gets a money boost from the feds, Syria is heating back up, and much much more. On this week’s episode of, Unfilter.Support Unfilter

Two topics we’ve been closing following on the Unfilter show, Drone assassinations, and the NSA surveillance programs have intersected this week. We’ll give you the details on how Obama uses the NSA Metadata collection to kill people with drones. Now as we record this episode thanks to new leaks we’ve learned the Administration is preparing their case to kill another American citizen based on the cellphone, in his pocket. Plus the GCHQ gets caught playing with hackers, and we’ll take a look at Glenn Greenwald’s new publication, and much much more. On this week’s episode of, Unfilter.Support Unfilter

The Winter Propaganda Games are in full force, ramping up before the actual games begin and the media working in hand with egomaniac politicians would have you believe the Olympics are taking place in the middle of a war zone. Then the GCHQ, the NSA, and the Canadian spy agencies spend some more time in the light, as new revelations have come out. We’ll bring you up to date. Plus an update from across the pond, our follow up, and much much more. On this week’s episode of, Unfilter.Support Unfilter

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President Obama has outlined his so called reforms of America’s controversial surveillance tactics. But as expected the reforms are light on real change, and leave many of the worst policies in place and unabated. We’ll dig into the most egregious. Plus: It’s new round of character assassination for Edward Snowden, and this time the claims are even more ridiculous. Is Snowden a double agent for the FSB? We’ll debunk. Then it’s your feedback, our followup, and much much more. On this week’s Unfilter.Support Unfilter

A major blow was dealt to Net Neutrality when the court struck down the ruling preventing ISPs from abusing their monopolies and prioritizing some traffic over others. However, things might not be as bad as it sounds, we’ll dig in. On Friday Obama is set to announce his reforms to the NSA, today the presidential review Panel testified to the Senate on their recommendations for reform and we’ve dug through the reports, watched the testimony, and will arm you with the facts before the spin goes into overdrive.. Then it’s your feedback, or follow up, and much much more. On this week’s Unfilter.Support Unfilter

A lot’s happened over our holiday break, we’ll round up the critical revelations in the NSA spying programs, and the major legal challenges the NSA is facing. Then: On January 1st 2014 recreational cannabis stores open their doors in Colorado, and sparked interest around the world. We’ll check in on the first few days of making history. Now the national debate has started, and the pundits take to the air to weigh in, but their analysis misses the target. Plus live calls, our follow up, and much much more. On this week’s Unfilter.Support Unfilter