Topic: Us State Department

5 chapters across the catalog

Dehydrated in China
Episode 816 43:28 - 47:47

816: Dehydrated in China

Ukraine Government Reshuffle, Arseniy Yatsenyuk Resignation, US Loans

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk has resigned, a move linked to a $1 billion U.S. loan guarantee. State Department spokesperson Mark Toner avoided confirming if the loan was contingent on the formation of a new government. Yatsenyuk, previously identified by Victoria Nuland as the preferred U.S. candidate, is expected to be replaced by a more compliant administration.

twitter mwitter
Episode 602 4:48 - 7:04

602: twitter mwitter

New America Foundation, Emily Parker, NGO Funding

Emily Parker of the New America Foundation is identified as a digital diplomacy advisor commenting on the Turkish Twitter ban. Analysis of the foundation's funding reveals significant contributions from the U.S. Department of State, Eric Schmidt, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, suggesting the organization acts as a government shill.

twitter mwitter
Episode 602 7:06 - 10:44

602: twitter mwitter

Fethullah Gulen, Tor Network, State Department Influence

The U.S. State Department is accused of fomenting unrest in Turkey by supporting Fethullah Gulen, an opponent of Erdogan living in Pennsylvania. Critics argue that government-funded tools like Tor are promoted by State Department-linked figures to encourage street protests rather than simple technical solutions like changing DNS settings.

Waxman Is A Dick
Episode 108 50:21 - 52:11

108: Waxman Is A Dick

US Embassy Currency Hoarding, Financial Foreboding

Reports from the Harry Schultz Letter and MarketWatch suggest that U.S. embassies worldwide are being advised to purchase massive amounts of local currency. This hoarding of cash suggests a sense of foreboding within the State Department regarding a significant financial event expected within the next 120 to 180 days. The hosts link this to potential bank holidays or currency devaluations.