Unfilter Chris Fisher

Election year pressures are pushing the fight to control information to the US Supreme Court, slowing the money flow to Ukraine, and causing failed leaders to panic.

Show notes:
Supreme Court hears landmark cases that could upend what we see on social media

Section 230Section 230 embodies that principle that we should all be responsible for our own actions and statements online, but generally not those of others. The law prevents most civil suits against users or services that are based on what others say.The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin - The New York TimesFor more than a decade, the United States has nurtured a secret intelligence partnership with Ukraine that is now critical for both countries in countering Russia.But the partnership is no wartime creation, nor is Ukraine the only beneficiary.It took root a decade ago, coming together in fits and starts under three very different U.S. presidents, pushed forward by key individuals who often took daring risks. It has transformed Ukraine, whose intelligence agencies were long seen as thoroughly compromised by Russia, into one of Washington’s most important intelligence partners against the Kremlin today.The listening post in the Ukrainian forest is part of a C.I.A.-supported network of spy bases constructed in the past eight years that includes 12 secret locations along the Russian border. 📡 Spy Network Expansion: CIA-backed spy bases, developed over eight years, span 12 covert sites along the Russian border, aiding in intelligence gathering and strategic planning.🛩️ Training and Support: CIA’s involvement extends to training elite Ukrainian commandos, Unit 2245, and nurturing a new generation of Ukrainian spies operating globally.🤝 Deepened Partnership: The partnership, initiated in 2014, evolved through mutual trust and shared objectives, with Ukraine proving its value through intelligence contributions.🚀 Critical Intelligence: The alliance played pivotal roles in confirming Russia’s involvement in incidents like the downing of MH17 and combating Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.🤔 Misjudged Dynamics: Despite initial hesitancy from US officials fearing Russian backlash, the CIA-Ukraine collaboration grew steadily due to Ukraine’s proactive efforts and mutual benefits.Clandestine on X: "In case you didn’t hear, the MSM are now admitting that Ukraine is a CIA proxy.EnforceTheTruth on X: CIA = 2014 Maidan color evolution. Victoria Nuland. Geoffrey Pyatt. John McCain. Lindsey Graham. Amy Klobuchar. Marie Yovanovitch.Prevailing on Ukraine Funding, McConnell Took Political Hits - The New York TimesMr. McConnell’s main arguments in support of Ukraine funding: that much of the federal money ultimately finds its way to U.S. companies that manufacture weapons and ammunition.“I find it really disturbing that there are people out there making the argument on both sides of the aisle, ‘No big deal, it’s helping our defense industrial base.’”Navalny aide asked alleged British spy for millions in fundingHUR Chief Budanov Says Seems Navalny Died of Detached Blood Clot“I may disappoint you, but as far as we know, he indeed died as a result of a blood clot. And this has been more or less confirmed,” Budanov told journalists on the sidelines at the “Ukraine. Year of 2024” forum on Sunday."This wasn’t sourced from the internet, but, unfortunately, natural causes,” he added.Ukraine-Russia war: Nato and EU members ‘considering sending troops to Ukraine’Nord Stream: Denmark closes investigation into pipeline blast🔍 Danish authorities conclude Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were sabotaged in September 2022.🚨 Swedish investigation closed due to lack of jurisdiction.German authorities are still investigating the incident.💣 Traces of explosives found on objects near gas line leaks.🛢️ Nord Stream 1 operational from 2011 to 2022; Nord Stream 2 completed in 202

In this special edition, I break down how the Federal Reserve gaslights us all about inflation with complicity and assistance from the media and politicians.
Links:
Yellen Or Talkin’ | BitMEX BlogLagarde says inflation crisis came from ‘nowhere’, describes Putin as ‘a terrifying man’Fed’s Powell: ‘Urgent’ for US to focus on debt sustainability - POLITICOFed Chair Jerome Powell: The 2024 60 Minutes Interview - YouTube
The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047: Shriver, LionelBroken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better: Alden, LynThe Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking: Ammous, SaifedeanMusic:
Sippin’ | Sippin’ | Podcastindex.org

When a story breaks, we learn little details that can form a bigger picture, and it all starts with those three soldiers killed on the border of Syria.


And the real reason social media execs were grilled once again in front of Congress has nothing to do with protecting the kids.


(00:00:00) Welcome to 378
(00:01:00) Soldiers killed on Syria border: Formation of a bigger picture
(00:06:12) Multiple hot conflicts in the Middle East: Building tensions and eruptions
(00:10:04) Trump's incompetence in administration and hiring practices
(00:13:57) Inflation Misinformation Gas Lighting
(00:15:56) Biden administration's attempt to set up a disinformation board
(00:25:39) Senators Target Zuckerberg for Online Exploitation
(00:26:59) Testimony on Child Abuse
(00:27:21) Questioning Zuckerberg's decision on content moderation
(00:30:10) Centralized social media platforms will turn into the MSM
(00:31:12) Eyes
(00:34:29) Boosts
(00:39:30) Listener Appreciation and Excitement for the Show's Return
(00:42:19) The Debate on Bitcoin as a Currency
(00:45:49) The Debasement of the US Dollar and its Consequences
(00:47:52) Co-host considerations and alternative to traditional chat rooms
(00:50:16) Discussing podcasting, philosophy, politics, and digital sovereignty
(00:55:23) See you next time!

Links:
US troops killed and dozens injured in drone attack on Syria-Jordan border | BBC News - YouTube3 U.S. Service Members Killed, Others Injured in Jordan Following Drone Attack > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department NewsBiden administration, 4 months apartJake Sullivan, Sep. 2023: “The Middle East region is quieter today than it has been in two decades.”Antony Blinken, Jan. 2024: “We have not seen a situation as dangerous as the one we are facing now across the region since at least 1973."Meet the Head of Biden’s New “Disinformation Governing Board” | The NationBiden’s U.S. counter-disinformation adviser resigns after two months on the job | ReutersNina Jankowicz - WikipediaFormer Biden Disinformation Chief speaks out about right-wing harassment campaign - YouTubeThe big election year: how to stop AI undermining the vote in 2024 | World Economic ForumMisinformation, Polarization Among Top Short-term Risks: WEF Report | News | SDG Knowledge Hub | IISDAI Misinformation Is World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat: WEF | TIME

Joe Biden started a secret cold war with the EU, and it took me until this last week to see it clearly.

Plus, my thoughts on Unfilter, the challenges in making it, and my favorite value-for-value music tracks of the week.

(00:00:00) Welcome Back
(00:00:37) The Cold War No One is Talking About
(00:02:36) Saving the Planet or Economic Warfare?
(00:03:32) WTO Violation and Uncertainty in International Business
(00:06:12) Importance of Natural Gas in EU and Ukraine-Russia Relations
(00:08:00) Victoria Nuland's Implication on Nord Stream 2
(00:10:18) The Significance of US Involvement in Nord Stream 2
(00:12:01) The Inflation Reduction Act and its Economic Impact
(00:12:11) Sanctions and Pressure on Germany's Economy
(00:19:55) Hello Stranger feat. Helen Tess
(00:22:31) The Evolution of News Ownership and Credibility
(00:24:31) Podcasting 2.0: New Opportunities for Unfilter
(00:26:43) Seeking Truth and Weathering Criticism
(00:28:57) The Experiment of Unfilter and Community Engagement
(00:31:09) Exploring New Technologies in Podcasting: Value-for-Value Music
(00:31:25) The Jetsons
(00:35:12) Skepticism Towards Tucker Carlson's Populism
(00:36:30) The Risk of Chat Room Infiltration and Incitement
(00:38:18) Tense Moments: Discovery of Pipe Bombs
(00:38:28) Concerns about podcast chat room poaching and adaptation strategies

“What The Hell?”: Europe Enraged As Biden Trade Policy Risks Maximum Malarkey
In short, turns out Biden did not reverse a slew of Trump-era pro-America trade barriers in place, excluded European companies from subsidies designed to help US manufacturers, and poked the panda with restrictions on Chinese access to American technology.Ahead of that October summit, the US tried to temper EU anger over Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which showered tax breaks on clean-energy industries in an effort to lure foreign companies to open US-based factories and source local materials. In short, a Trump tactic.Europe Faces Chill as Biden Freezes New LNG Export Permits - BloombergWorries in Europe Over the White House Move to Delay Gas Terminals - The New York Times"Can you share the amount of greenhouse gas emissions [Biden’s ban on liquified natural gas projects] would cut?How Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Plays a Role in the Ukraine Crisis | WSJ - YouTubePresident Biden on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline if Russia Invades Ukraine: “We will bring an end to it.” - YouTubeU.S. Energy Secretary Granholm on LNG export pause: A ‘temporary’ pause so we can have an assessment - YouTube‘Well, It Is Relevant!’: Ted Cruz Presses Top State Official On Nord Stream 2 Sanctions - YouTube‘I Don’t Want That Pipeline Operational’: GOP Sen. Presses Witness On Nord Stream 2 - YouTubeAngelo Giuliano on X: "US to EU… “we forced you to cut ties with Russia and its supply of cheap gas trough their gas pipelines, we even blew up Nordstream 2, we promised you we had you back in supplying LNG” “well guess what…we lied, you fcking morons believed us lol” “anyway your ties with… https://t.co/sDogKr0vm0” / X "Whatever happened with the bombing of Nordstream pipeline?? 

I'll name names and play the clips. The United States is responsible for the war in Ukraine, and that's not Putin's propaganda; it's just history.
Links:
The Background to the Russia-Ukraine War with Scott Horton Ukraine On FireUnfilter Episode 86: Insane In The Ukraine | Unfilter 86Unfilter Episode 88: The Ukraine Invasion | Unfilter 88Unfilter Episode 90: Cold War 2.0 | Unfilter 90Unfilter Episode 94: Unraveling Ukraine | Unfilter 94Unfilter Episode 96: Ukrainian Countdown | Unfilter 96WikiLeaks - Nyet Means Nyet: Russia's #NATO Enlargement Redlines' - #Ukraine Cable from 2008 written by CIA director William J. Burns, then US ambassador to - Bullshit ManUkraine crisis: Transcript of leaked Nuland-Pyatt call - BBC NewsWhy Did Soviets Invade Afghanistan? Documents Offer History Lesson for Trump - The New York TimesRussia issues list of demands it says must be met to lower tensions in Europe | Russia | The GuardianINF nuclear treaty: US pulls out of Cold War-era pact with Russia - BBC NewsUkraine crisis: bugged call reveals conspiracy theory about Kiev snipers | Ukraine | The GuardianBush tears up 'outdated' ABM treaty | World news | The Guardian'Iron Ring' Around Russia? Comment Provokes Outburst - The New York TimesNATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard | National Security ArchiveAs the Russian threat grew, U.S. intelligence ties to Ukraine deepenedOpinion | Putin’s assault on Ukraine will shape a new world order - The Washington PostThe Background to the Russia-Ukraine War with Scott Horton - YouTubePossible Outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian War and China's Choice - U.S.-China Perception MonitorChina Sees at Least One Winner Emerging From Ukraine War: China – DNyuzIndia and Russia explore payment options for crudeMitt Romney Says Tulsi Gabbard Is Spreading Russian PropagandaPfizer CEO: Fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be neededRussia seeks military equipment and aid from China, U.S. officials sayAre there really neo-Nazis fighting for Ukraine? Well, yes — but it's a long story | Salon.comChina calls for verification of Russian claims of US bioweapons help to Ukraine | South China Morning PostThe Spectacular Collapse of Putin’s Disinformation Machinery | WIREDJoe Biden’s Electric Car Plans Support the World’s Worst Humanitarian Abuses | RealClearEnergyVacant Homes Everywhere - The New York TimesTikTok stars receive White House briefing on Ukraine - The Washington PostBiden warns of "severe price" if Putin's forces use chemical weapons as U.S. and Russia accuse each other of planning false-flag attacks - CBS NewsEXCLUSIVE WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy pathogens in health labs to prevent disease spread | ReutersRussia plans to seize assets of western companies that pull out | Russia | The GuardianRussian state television goes off message by broadcasting criticism of warUS Inflation Rises to 7.9% in February, Fresh 4-Decade HighUS undersecretary of state acknowledges there are biological warfare labs in Ukraine - World Socialist Web SiteISW Blog: Warning Update: Russia May Conduct a Chemical or Radiological False-Flag Attack as a Pretext for Greater Aggression against UkraineVictoria Nuland: Ukraine Has "Biological Research Facilities," Worried Russia May Seize ThemDouglas Macgregor - WikipediaSenators look to lock down Russia's gold reservesWhy The EV Industry Has A Massive Supply Problem - YouTubeSecret Surveillance Program Collects Americans’ Money-Transfer Data, Senator Says - WSJUS dismisses Polish plan to provide fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine | Ukraine | The GuardianBiden Bans Russian Oil, Calls Rise in Gas Prices 'Putin's Price Hike'Russia says West arming Ukraine will cause 'global collapse' in chilling warning - World News - Mirror OnlineNATO Expansion | C-SPAN.orgUkraine’s Secret Weapon Against Russia: Turkish Drones | TimeBlinken says NATO countries have "green light" to send fighter jets to Ukraine - CBS NewsWhite House weighs 3-way deal to get fighter jets to Ukraine - POLITICORussi

How Canada might just save the west, and the crucial context you should know about the conflict in Ukraine.


Plus a better way to think about inflation.


Live Video Replay

Links:


Live updates: Ukraine-Russia border tensions
Oil jumps amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Muskoka area as Ottawa dealt with escalating convoy protests | CTV News
Super Bowl Sunday: DHS bulletin warns trucker convoy could cause disruptions - CNNPolitics
Canadian Judge Gives Green Light to Remove Protesters From Bridge - WSJ
$1,516,952,000,000: Federal Tax Collections Set Record Through January | CNSNews
'You're being a wise guy': Biden needles Lester Holt over questions about record inflation | Daily Mail Online
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to Fresh Decade Low on Inflation
America's Ukraine Hypocrisy | Cato Institute
How and Why the US Government Perpetrated the 2014 Coup in Ukraine — Strategic Culture
What you should really know about Ukraine - NationofChange
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Ontario truck convoy: Doug Ford declares state of emergency to end 'siege' in Ottawa and Windsor | CTV News
EU investigates reports of menstrual disorders after mRNA Covid shots
Biden urges Trudeau to use federal powers to end Canada trucker convoy’s bridge blockade | The Independent
CIA is secretly collecting bulk data pertaining to Americans, senators say
US urges Canada to use federal powers to end bridge blockade | AP News
Boris Johnson plans to end England’s Covid rules a month early | Coronavirus | The Guardian
Independent journalist writes 'what the truckers want' following 100 Freedom Convoy interviews | Fox News
Masks off? Democrats try for a pandemic pivot - POLITICO
https://twitter.com/byheatherlong/status/1491770289289678851?s=12
https://twitter.com/byheatherlong/status/1491772215876067329?s=12
Higher Inflation Is Probably Costing You $276 a Month - WSJ
US inflation highest in 40 years, with no letup in sight | AP News
Under pressure to ease up, Biden weighs new virus response | AP News
Abrupt end to mask mandates reflects a shifting political landscape
DHS Report: ‘Misinformation’ Greatest Terrorism Threat to U.S. - The Foreign Desk | by Lisa Daftari
Why the West is to Blame for the Ukraine Crisis | Foreign Affairs
The most small businesses since 1974 are raising prices due to inflation, NFIB says - MarketWatch
Preventive Use of Ivermectin Reduced COVID Mortality by 90%, Study Found • Children's Health Defense
Must Read–Breaking News: Japanese Clinical Trial Concludes Ivermectin Is “Safe and Effective” Treatment of Covid, by Paul Craig Roberts - The Unz Review
Cureus | Ivermectin Prophylaxis Used for COVID-19: A Citywide, Prospective, Observational Study of 223,128 Subjects Using Propensity Score Matching
(PDF) Ivermectin Prophylaxis Used for COVID-19 Reduces COVID-19 Infection and Mortality Rates: A City-Wide, Prospective Observational Study of 223,128 Subjects Using Propensity Score Matching.
New Pfizer drug and ivermectin - YouTube
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