Topic: David Haines

2 chapters across the catalog

After Spin Class
Episode 652 41:02 - 44:25

652: After Spin Class

David Haines Beheading Video and Audio Sweetening

The hosts analyze the beheading video of British aid worker David Haines, noting technical inconsistencies such as the use of a lavalier microphone and "sweetened" sound effects. They question the authenticity of the footage, suggesting the audio of the knife was added in post-production. The role of the SITE Intelligence Group in discovering and distributing these videos is also scrutinized.

After Spin Class
Episode 652 44:27 - 47:04

652: After Spin Class

USAID and Intelligence Ties of Aid Workers

An investigation into the career of David Haines reveals his employment with various NGOs and aid agencies funded by USAID, the UN, and the Open Society Foundations. The hosts suggest that these organizations often serve as covers for intelligence operations. They highlight Haines' work in war-torn regions like Libya and Syria as part of a broader pattern of state-sponsored activity.