Topic: Force Protection

4 chapters across the catalog

COBALT
Episode 1559 16:27 - 21:28

1559: COBALT

Chinese Forced Labor and Air Shipping Loopholes

Congressional testimony highlights a significant gap in U.S. Customs oversight, as 43% of import value arrives via air or land where data is not publicly published. The "de minimis" loophole allows over two million packages a day to enter the U.S. from China without meaningful inspection, potentially facilitating the entry of fentanyl and goods produced by forced labor. One host recounts personal experience with the surprisingly low cost of air shipping from China compared to other regions.

The Palmist
Episode 1298 2:30:14 - 2:34:03

1298: The Palmist

Pennsylvania Election Hearing, The Kraken Surveillance System

During a hearing in Pennsylvania, witnesses described massive "spikes" in vote totals that overwhelmingly favored Joe Biden. The hosts also define "The Kraken" as an actual military surveillance and force protection system used by the Army. They speculate that Sidney Powell's use of the term refers to a cyber-intelligence operation that has been monitoring election interference in real-time.

Pre-Decisional
Episode 1260 1:09:43 - 1:16:14

1260: Pre-Decisional

Uyghur Forced Labor, Human Hair Seizures

Roushan Abbas, leader of the Campaign for the Uyghurs, detailed the detention of millions in Chinese concentration camps and their use in forced labor. U.S. Customs recently seized 13 tons of human hair products believed to be harvested from Uyghur prisoners, implicating global brands like Nike and Apple in the supply chain.

Slavery Enrollment Month
Episode 666 19:05 - 21:28

666: Slavery Enrollment Month

Pentagon Warnings to Military Families Regarding ISIS

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency issued a warning to U.S. military personnel and their families to mask their identities and remove military markings from their homes and vehicles. This advisory follows concerns over potential ISIS-inspired attacks similar to the Parliament Hill shooting in Ottawa. The hosts express frustration with the directive, viewing it as an insult to the courage of service members.