Topic: Delta Force

10 chapters across the catalog

Donroe Doctrine
Episode 1831

1831: Donroe Doctrine

Donald Trump, US Military Capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Donald Trump announced the capture and extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Delta Force soldiers and a CIA team. The operation, which occurred in Caracas, resulted in Maduro being transported to the USS Iwo Jima and subsequently to New York to face drug trafficking charges. Trump declared that the United States would run Venezuela until a transition occurs, emphasizing control over the country's oil infrastructure.

Algorithmic Amplification
Episode 1096 2:43:46 - 2:48:45

1096: Algorithmic Amplification

Mystery Light in California Sky and Rocket Launch Rumors

A mysterious luminescent light appeared in the California sky, which the National Weather Service identified as a noctilucent cloud caused by a meteor. However, the hosts suspect it was a failed or aborted rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, noting that the visual evidence resembled an explosion in the upper atmosphere rather than a natural phenomenon.

Non-Disabled
Episode 812 2:31:11 - 2:36:07

812: Non-Disabled

Delta Force Operations and Cyber Warfare Against ISIS

Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that the "Expeditionary Targeting Force" (ETF) is conducting operations in northern Iraq to capture ISIS leaders and intelligence. The Pentagon also detailed plans to use cyber warfare to "overload" ISIS networks. The hosts mock the terminology and the reporting style of CNN's Barbara Starr.

Bernie and the Breach
Episode 783 40:06 - 42:26

783: Bernie and the Breach

Special Operations in Syria, Hillary Clinton Combat Claims

Hillary Clinton is questioned about the deployment of Special Operations forces to Syria and Iraq despite her pledge not to send "combat troops." The hosts discuss the death of a Delta Force member and suggest that the government may be using mercenaries or private contractors to skirt public definitions of ground combat.

Axe Man
Episode 723 27:53 - 32:31

723: Axe Man

Bin Laden Family Life and Tracking Device Paranoia

Declassified letters reveal Osama Bin Laden's concerns regarding his wife's return from Iran, specifically advising her to remove dental fillings in case of implanted tracking devices. The report also mentions the presence of the video game "Delta Force Extreme 2" at the compound, purportedly for his children. Media coverage highlights Bin Laden's role as a "family man" while maintaining micromanagement over Al-Qaeda operations.

Moral Debt
Episode 722 36:50 - 45:35

722: Moral Debt

US Special Operations Raid Killing Abu Sayyaf in Syria

U.S. Delta Force commandos conducted a rare ground raid in eastern Syria, killing ISIS senior leader Abu Sayyaf and capturing his wife, Umm Sayyaf. Defense Secretary Ash Carter confirmed the operation, which targeted the head of ISIS oil and financial operations. The raid resulted in the recovery of a "treasure trove" of intelligence, including laptops and documents, and the rescue of a Yazidi woman held as a slave.

Moral Debt
Episode 722 45:35 - 51:37

722: Moral Debt

Delta Force Mission Discrepancies and Umm Sayyaf Interrogation

Reports from France 24 suggest that Abu Sayyaf was not on the primary U.S. hit list, leading to speculation that Delta Force may have been targeting a different high-value individual. Meanwhile, U.S. officials believe Umm Sayyaf will provide critical information regarding ISIS sex trafficking and financial networks. General Jack Keane commented on the psychological pressure used in interrogations to break suspects without resorting to physical torture.

Mipster Intercept
Episode 591 33:35 - 38:25

591: Mipster Intercept

Targeted Killing of Americans, Associated Press, and Delta Force

The Obama administration is reportedly contemplating a drone strike against an American citizen overseas involved in Al-Qaeda plotting, sparking a legal debate over due process. This news coincided with the release of grainy footage showing Delta Force commandos capturing Anas al-Libi in Libya. The timing of these reports suggests a coordinated effort to justify drone assassinations by claiming capture is not always a viable option despite proven special forces capabilities.

Brown is the New Green
Episode 272 53:04 - 56:21

272: Brown is the New Green

Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Vandenberg

A Delta IV Heavy rocket, the largest ever launched from the West Coast, successfully took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying a classified National Reconnaissance Office payload. One of the hosts describes seeing the vapor trail from Los Angeles. The launch is intended to enhance national security through advanced satellite surveillance.

By Executive Order
Episode 271 2:05:31 - 2:07:58

271: By Executive Order

NRO Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Vandenberg

A Delta IV Heavy rocket is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The mission is described as deploying a massive spy satellite capable of high-resolution surveillance for the CIA and Department of Defense.