Topic: Arms Dealer

8 chapters across the catalog

Doc Doc Go
Episode 1721 16:58 - 21:07

1721: Doc Doc Go

Eric Schmidt, White Stork Military Drone Project

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is developing a stealth military drone project called White Stork, aimed at creating low-cost AI-driven robots for the battlefield. Schmidt, now a licensed arms dealer, cited the war in Ukraine as the inspiration for his shift toward defense technology and the goal of using $500 drones to destroy multi-million dollar tanks.

Numbers Station
Episode 1575 58:33 - 1:02:09

1575: Numbers Station

International Arms Dealing, C-130 Aircraft Sales to Uganda

A legal representative for an international arms dealer describes the process of selling C-130 aircraft from the U.S. government to private dealers in Uganda. The aircraft are reportedly purchased by the United Nations or eventually diverted to Ukraine. The discussion highlights the complex logistics of global weapons transfers involving African intermediaries.

Smugly
Episode 1472 1:20:47 - 1:22:32

1472: Smugly

Viktor Bout, Potential Prisoner Swap

The US is reportedly considering swapping convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, known as the "Merchant of Death," for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. Bout was arrested in a 2008 DEA sting operation in Thailand and is serving a 25-year sentence in the US. Some analysts question whether Russia has actually requested Bout or if the swap is a US-initiated proposal.

Menprovement
Episode 972 2:01:41 - 2:05:53

972: Menprovement

Arms Dealer Theory, Stephen Paddock Motive

The hosts explore the theory that Stephen Paddock was an arms dealer rather than a lone wolf shooter, noting the specific count of 33 weapons found in his room. They criticize the mainstream media for failing to investigate Paddock's background and instead sticking to the narrative that he simply "snapped" without a clear trigger.

MADCOM
Episode 971 34:05 - 37:54

971: MADCOM

Stephen Paddock Gun Runner Theory, Crime Scene Anomalies

The hosts propose a theory that Stephen Paddock was an arms dealer involved with Mexican cartels or MS-13 rather than a lone gunman. They point to anomalies in the leaked crime scene photos, such as the presence of live ammunition rounds on the floor and the suspicious positioning of Paddock's body.

Golf Bag Nukes
Episode 970 1:16:58 - 1:20:51

970: Golf Bag Nukes

Weapons Dealer Theory, Money Laundering in Casinos

An alternative theory is proposed suggesting Stephen Paddock was an illegal weapons dealer rather than a lone wolf mass murderer. The high-end weapons, stacks of ammunition, and Tannerite found in his car are framed as inventory for a "showcase" deal in his hotel suite. This theory posits that the shooting may have been a botched transaction involving ISIS representatives or a "Fast and Furious" style government sting operation, explaining the lack of a traditional suicide recording.

Warming Up to Iceland
Episode 511 2:39:03 - 2:43:10

511: Warming Up to Iceland

3D Printed Guns, Cody Wilson and Undetectable Firearms Act

The emergence of 3D-printed plastic guns, pioneered by Cody Wilson, has sparked a national debate on gun control and security. Critics argue the timing of the "Liberator" pistol's release is suspiciously aligned with the expiration of the Undetectable Firearms Act, while others suggest it could disrupt the global arms trade.

Episode 349 2:21:45 - 2:25:17

349: Grandma Clinton

Libya Wimax Infrastructure and Belgian Arms Exports

Libya has had functional Wimax internet infrastructure in major cities since 2008, contradicting the media portrayal of the country as primitive. Additionally, reports indicate that Belgium has been the top arms exporter to Middle Eastern regimes like Libya and Syria since 2005. The hosts suggest Belgium acts as a "middleman" for international arms deals that other nations cannot conduct directly.