Topic: Anarchists

13 chapters across the catalog

Al Gore Rhythms
Episode 1549 13:39 - 19:11

1549: Al Gore Rhythms

Nashville School Shooting, Manifesto and Law Enforcement Leaks

Nashville Police Chief John Drake confirmed the existence of journals and operational manuals belonging to the Nashville school shooter, which reportedly detailed plans to target Christian children. Information leaked from law enforcement sources suggests the shooter was anti-Christian and that the journals functioned as a "how-to" guide for violence. The media is accused of suppressing the anti-religious motivations of the attacker.

Gut Punch
Episode 922 19:39 - 21:30

922: Gut Punch

Seattle Police Training for May Day Protests

Seattle Police conducted specialized training in a warehouse to prepare for anticipated May Day protests involving aggressive demonstrators and anarchist groups. Officers practiced crowd control techniques to facilitate marches while preparing for potential violence from "black bloc" participants.

Pet a Pony
Episode 878 44:17 - 47:55

878: Pet a Pony

Rolling Stones Interview and Anti-Trump Protesters

The Rolling Stones expressed mystification and caution regarding Donald Trump's election in a recent Associated Press interview. Adam Curry expresses disappointment in the band's "sniveling" and "accountant-like" responses. The segment also features a clip of an anarchist protester suggesting the United States should "stay single" and have no president.

Funny Blow
Episode 751 2:33:54 - 2:38:06

751: Funny Blow

UK Terror Arrests and the Criminalization of Online Research

A 16-year-old girl in Manchester is arrested for possessing the "Anarchist Cookbook" and communicating with a plot participant in Australia. The hosts argue that the UK is becoming more dystopian than Orwell's "1984," as simple online research into controversial topics is increasingly treated as a criminal offense.

Facebook Thuggin'
Episode 711 2:44:40 - 2:47:10

711: Facebook Thuggin'

FBI Entrapment Tactics, Anarchist Cookbook Anecdote

A 29-page FBI complaint reveals that an undercover agent provided a copy of the Anarchist Cookbook to two women who were later arrested for plotting an attack. The investigation relied on "code words" like "food" to describe explosives and viewed a joke about a pressure cooker as evidence of a terrorist conspiracy.

Joy Brigade
Episode 710 1:27:22 - 1:33:07

710: Joy Brigade

FBI Stings, Anarchist Cookbook, and Weapon of Mass Destruction Charges

The Queens terror case is characterized as a potential FBI entrapment or "honeypot" operation, noting that propane tanks are not typically used for pressure cooker bombs. The women face charges of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction. The imam of their mosque defends their character, while the media's aggressive questioning of their families is highlighted.

Joy Brigade
Episode 710 1:33:07 - 1:38:44

710: Joy Brigade

Dianne Feinstein, First Amendment, and San Francisco Political History

Senator Dianne Feinstein's call to remove bomb-making guides from the internet is criticized as an affront to the First Amendment. An anecdote from San Francisco political history describes Feinstein's tenure on a hearing board alongside Barbara Boxer. The story illustrates Feinstein's perceived lack of common sense regarding a workplace safety issue in a file room.

Episode 575 55:44 - 58:47

575: BIOS Brick

Metadata Library Analogy, Anarchist Cookbook

The NSA uses a library analogy to explain metadata, comparing it to knowing where "bad books" are located without reading them. Meanwhile, William Powell, author of "The Anarchist Cookbook," has called for his book to be removed from shelves following its association with a school shooting in Colorado.

Episode 512 2:52:38 - 2:56:51

512: Club Sub

Cody Wilson Background, University of Texas Law

Cody Wilson is a second-year law student at the University of Texas in Austin and has been labeled one of the most dangerous people in the world by Wired Magazine. The hosts question his background and the professional quality of his organization's media output, suggesting he may be part of a larger orchestrated narrative.

Social Media Weapons
Episode 438 13:41 - 19:56

438: Social Media Weapons

FBI Intelligence Bulletin, Anarchist Threats and Anonymous

An intelligence bulletin from the FBI and DHS warns of potential anarchist threats targeting political conventions in Tampa and Charlotte. The report claims extremists from New York planned to close major bridges and target infrastructure outside the security perimeter. CNN's coverage included a computer-generated voice representing the group Anonymous, though officials admitted there was no specific, actionable threat.

Swasselnuff
Episode 437 2:53:23 - 3:00:11

437: Swasselnuff

Convention Security Warnings and Senkaku Drone Surveillance

Federal law enforcement issued warnings regarding potential violence from "anarchist extremist groups" at the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is increasing drone surveillance over the Senkaku Islands to provide "situational awareness" during the territorial dispute between China and Japan. The framing of these events in the media is criticized for obscuring the economic and political motives involved.

Study says... Duh!
Episode 284 53:21 - 54:46

284: Study says... Duh!

Domestic Anarchist Meme, Texas Governor's Mansion Bombing

Media outlets are beginning to use the term "domestic anarchists" to describe various groups and incidents. The New York Times recently linked a 2008 bombing of the Texas Governor's mansion to organized anarchist groups. This shift moves away from the "lone wolf" narrative toward a more organized threat model.