Topic: Atrocities

11 chapters across the catalog

NetBEUI
Episode 1643 19:18 - 21:19

1643: NetBEUI

Zaka, Atrocity Propaganda Allegations

Turkish radio and television reports allege that the Israeli search and rescue group Zaka fabricated "atrocity propaganda" following the October 7 attacks. The report claims stories regarding beheaded babies and specific acts of violence were used to manipulate public opinion and integrate the ultra-Orthodox community into Zionist frameworks.

Twerkin' Russians
Episode 1617 53:16 - 57:59

1617: Twerkin' Russians

Chris Cuomo, IDF Atrocity Footage Viewing

Chris Cuomo describes his experience viewing 47 minutes of footage compiled by the IDF showing the October 7 massacre. He suggests the footage justifies Israel's refusal to agree to a ceasefire. The hosts discuss the psychological impact of such media and question if the footage differs from what has already circulated on platforms like Telegram.

Techno-douche
Episode 1605 5:14 - 8:28

1605: Techno-douche

Knight Andrew, Israel-Hamas Conflict, Media Veracity

A letter from a listener named Knight Andrew expresses initial disgust with the show's skeptical coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, specifically regarding reports of atrocities. The listener ultimately concludes that the value of questioning all information outweighs the offense taken at the hosts' objective approach to unverified claims.

Drop the Op
Episode 1599 15:51 - 17:29

1599: Drop the Op

Listener Criticism Regarding Israel-Hamas War Coverage

The hosts read an email from a long-time listener who expressed disgust over their perceived glibness regarding reported atrocities by Hamas. The listener criticized the show's focus on media deconstruction during a time of humanitarian crisis. The hosts maintain that their role is to evaluate media narratives rather than validate specific emotional responses.

Putinoids
Episode 1539 32:03 - 35:10

1539: Putinoids

Mark Levin, Russian Atrocity Claims

Fox News host Mark Levin is criticized for promoting graphic and unverified claims of Russian atrocities in Ukraine. Levin alleged that Russian soldiers are using condoms during rapes and decapitating citizens. The commentary includes a controversial theory regarding Mongol genetics in Eastern Europe, which is dismissed as nonsensical war propaganda.

Putinoids
Episode 1539 35:10 - 38:29

1539: Putinoids

Sledgehammer Executions, US Talk Radio Rhetoric

Mark Levin's radio broadcasts continue to escalate claims against Russia, including allegations of children being enslaved in concentration camps and civilians being executed with sledgehammers. Levin labels skeptics like Tucker Carlson as "Putanoids." These narratives are characterized as extreme pro-war rhetoric designed to influence American public opinion during a war of attrition.

Scripted Fat Talk
Episode 577 2:27:23 - 2:30:51

577: Scripted Fat Talk

Samantha Power, South Sudan Troop Deployment

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power discussed the deployment of additional peacekeepers to South Sudan following reports of mass graves and atrocities. The hosts criticize Power's performance, noting her use of "ums and ahs" and her description of military intervention as a "product." They suggest she is out of her depth and disconnected from the realities of war.

Felonious Bears
Episode 432 1:04:22 - 1:06:43

432: Felonious Bears

Media Language, Atrocities and Execution Videos

The hosts analyze the loaded language used by media outlets like the BBC and Charlie Rose when reporting on Syria, specifically the use of terms like "atrocities" and "massacre." They discuss the emergence of unverified YouTube videos purportedly showing executions of Assad supporters. The segment suggests that both sides of the conflict are using digital media for propaganda purposes.

Episode 403 48:45 - 52:14

403: Pharmacy in a Fruit

Atrocities Prevention Board, Syria Intervention Strategy

President Obama announced the creation of the Atrocities Prevention Board during a speech at the Holocaust Museum, establishing a new White House position to monitor global human rights violations. The board is viewed as a mechanism to justify military intervention in sovereign nations, specifically Syria. The strategy involves using Turkey as a proxy to invoke NATO's Article 5 following border skirmishes.

Pounding the Pavement
Episode 328 2:06:00 - 2:08:13

328: Pounding the Pavement

Presidential Study Directive, Mass Atrocities Prevention

President Obama issued a Presidential Study Directive on Mass Atrocities, establishing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board. The directive aims to institutionalize the government's response to potential genocides. The hosts argue this provides a legal framework for the U.S. to intervene in foreign conflicts without traditional war powers.

Pounding the Pavement
Episode 328 2:08:14 - 2:11:45

328: Pounding the Pavement

Atrocities Prevention Board, Foreign Policy Shift

The new Atrocities Prevention Board is described as a mechanism to coordinate a "whole-of-government" approach to preventing mass killings. The hosts suggest this is a tool for the "security apparatus" to justify military actions against "brown people" by using the Holocaust and Rwanda as rhetorical justifications.