American Exception

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  The Syndicate, the Octopus, and the Gray Alliance - Part 1 (AE261) 12.08.2026 32min

  To hear this full episode, and to get access to the entire library of American Exception, including the Gray Alliance series with Max Arvo, and the oral history with Peter Dale Scott, subscribe to American Exception on Patreon. This is Part 1 of a series that expands on my 2025 presentation from the 9/11 Turning the Tide conference. The series will eventually be transcribed and edited for a journal article. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Check out: The Gray Alliance: How Ultra-Zionist Neoconservatism Took Over the American Deep State - Part 1: The Regime and the Syndicate The Lansky-Teamster Syndicate and the Deep State Global Drug Connection - Part 2 of "The Gray Alliance: How Ultra-Zionist Neoconservatism Took Over the American Deep State" James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA’s 'Cuban Business': How the Deep State 86ed Truth and Justice Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  Israel vs. the CIA (AE260 - Audio) 07.08.2026 36min

  John Kiriakou joins us to discuss the history of the CIA and its evolving relationship with “Israel.” Kirakou is the former CIA officer who famously blew the whistle on the agency’s illegal torture program. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.    Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Check out: John Kiriakou Remains of the Day: A Guide to Historic Cemeteries of Washington, DC Substack: Loud & Clear with John Kiriakou Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  The Strange Assassination of Charlie Kirk (AE259) 30.07.2026 36min

    Moe Tkacik joins us to talk about the absurdly suspicious circumstances surrounding the Charlie Kirk assassination. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.    Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Check out recent articles from Moe: “The Kleptocrat Nesting Dolls Behind Trump’s Potemkin Gas Stations” “A Hole in the ‘Open-and-Shut’ Case Against Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin?” “Onward Christian Soldier” Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  Graham Platner vs. the Radlib/Corporate Lib Coalition (AE258) 24.07.2026 35min

  Moe Tkacik joins us to talk about the MeToo takedown of Graham Platner. Check out recent articles from Moe: “The Kleptocrat Nesting Dolls Behind Trump’s Potemkin Gas Stations” “A Hole in the ‘Open-and-Shut’ Case Against Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin?” “Onward Christian Soldier” American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  Lindsey's Last Stand (AE257) 17.07.2026 35min

  Aaron and Bryce discuss the strange demise of Lindsey Graham, the Epstein Regime's resumption of hot war on Iran, Roger Waters on 911, and Graham Platner.   Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter! American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  Expanding War and the Feckless, Balkanized US "Left" (AE256) 16.07.2026 1t 24min

  In this Episode, Aaron and Tonery discuss wars in West Asia and Ukraine--as well as the Graham Platner affair and its implications for the US Left. Follow and Subscribe to Tonery Rose on Substack! American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to:  Dana Chavarria, production  Casey Moore, graphics  Michelle Boley, animated intro  Mock Orange, music
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  The Forgotten American System (AE254) 16.07.2026 31min

  American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Professor James K. Galbraith joins us to talk about the American System, the deep pathologies of the economics discipline in the West, and the need for a revival of economic history. Recent books by James Galbraith: The Power to Destroy: How Bad Economics Drove America’s Decline Entropy Economics: The Living Basis of Value and Production Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  JFK, Dallas, and US Military Intelligence (AE255 - Audio) 11.07.2026 37min

  American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Jeffrey Kaye joins us to discuss his important recently published article, “The Military Intelligence Connections Behind the JFK, Oswald Murders & Cover-up.” A retired psychologist turned blogger and forensic historian, Kaye is the author of Cover-up at Guantanamo and many articles on Korean War-era biowarfare and other subjects at the Hidden Histories Substack page. Also check out: CIA-Connected D.C. Hospital Chief Advised Warren Commission Historic CIA "Artichoke" Meeting Reveals Agency Asset Inside Warren Commission Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  JFK: The Medical Evidence (AE253) 23.06.2026 1t 28min

  Aaron is joined by Dr. Gary Aguilar to discuss the JFK assassination medical evidence and its strange history. Check out: “Max Holland Rescues the Warren Commission and the Nation” ‘Warren Report: The Garrison Investigation’ (CSPAN debate between Aguilar and Holland) Special thanks to: ·         Dana Chavarria, production ·         Casey Moore, graphics ·         Michelle Boley, animated intro ·         Mock Orange, music
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  Finkelstein, the "Islamic Bomb," and More! (AE252 - Audio) 11.06.2026 57min

  Finkelstein, the "Islamic Bomb," and More! (AE252) Aaron and Tonery discuss Norm Finkelstein, conservative anti-zionists, BCCI, A.Q. Khan, and the "Islamic Bomb." Follow and Subscribe to Tonery Rose on Substack! Special thanks to:  Dana Chavarria, production  Casey Moore, graphics  Michelle Boley, animated intro  Mock Orange, music 
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  The Israeli Exception (AE251) 05.06.2026 1t 27min

  Aaron and Bryce discuss recent political developments, including some spectacular examples of tolerated Israeli criminality. Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter! Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  Epstien & Iran-Contra (AE250) 05.06.2026 22min

  Aaron and Tonery are joined by Klonny of ParaPower Mapping to discuss Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in the Iran-contra meta-conspiracy. Check his recent article on the subject: "Jeffrey Epstein’s War and the PedoFash International (Pt. II): Iran-Contra and the Year of the Spy" ParaPower Mapping is an auditory and prosaic cork board mapping the interlocks and hidden passages of the capitalist elite. Moneyed families, secret societies, intel networks, and trafficking rings. Follow/subscribe to ParaPower Mapping on Twitter and Substack! American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception   Music: "Poster Child" by Mock Orange Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!!
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  Olof Palme: The Last Swedish Statesman - Part 5 (AE249) 04.06.2026 35min

    We conclude (for now?) our series on the Olof Palme assassination with the great and iconoclastic scholar, Ola Tunander. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Check out his series of articles on the Palme assassination, beginning here: “The Killing of PM Olof Palme: Part I (DRAFT).” Ola is Research Professor Emeritus with the Peace Research Institute in Oslo. He earned his doctoral degree in 1989 with a thesis on US Maritime Strategy. Ola has written and edited 15 books on geopolitics, military strategy and European security, submarine warfare, and deception operations (aka psychological operations). Subscribe to Ola’s Substack!   Special thanks to: ·         Dana Chavarria, production ·         Casey Moore, graphics ·         Michelle Boley, animated intro ·         Mock Orange, music
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  JFK’s Killers and Michael Jackson(?) (AE248) 04.06.2026 1t 21min

  Monika Wiesak joins us to discuss her recent article, “JFK: Myth vs. Reality.” We also discuss her book on the King of Pop, Michael Jackson: The Man, the Music, the Controversy. Monika is also the author of America’s Last President and Echoes of a Lost America: Unraveling the Murder of JFK. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  The American Exception in Winter (AE247) 04.06.2026 1t 20min

  Aaron responds to interview questions for a French-speaking Algerian audience. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
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  Olof Palme: The Last Swedish Statesman - Part 4 (AE246) 04.06.2026 35min

  We continue with Part 4 of our series on the Olof Palme assassination with the great and iconclastic scholar, Ola Tunander. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Check out his series of articles on the Palme assassination, beginning here: “The Killing of PM Olof Palme: Part I (DRAFT).” Ola is Research Professor Emeritus with the Peace Research Institute in Oslo. He earned his doctoral degree in 1989 with a thesis on US Maritime Strategy. Ola has written and edited 15 books on geopolitics, military strategy and European security, submarine warfare, and deception operations (aka psychological operations). Subscribe to Ola’s Substack! Special thanks to: ·         Dana Chavarria, production ·         Casey Moore, graphics ·         Michelle Boley, animated intro ·         Mock Orange, music
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  A Deep State of Confusion (AE245) 04.06.2026 1t 3min

  Aaron and Bryce discuss the current insanity of the flailing US Empire. Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter! American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music    
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  KKMOUNTAIN, the CIA, and “Israel” (AE244) [TRAILER] 29.04.2026 14min

  Max Arvo returns to discuss his Substack piece, "KKMOUNTAIN and the CIA-Israel Relationship." We also zoom out to discuss related deep political and historical issues. At the end, I add a much longer coda than I expected… American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Follow and support Max Arvo on Substack! Music: "Motel Man" by Mock Orange Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!!
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  Olof Palme: The Last Swedish Statesman - Part 3 (AE243 - Audio) 28.04.2026 35min

    We continue with Part 3 of our series on the Olof Palme assassination with the great and iconoclastic scholar, Ola Tunander. Check out his series of articles on the Palme assassination, beginning here: “The Killing of PM Olof Palme: Part I (DRAFT).” Ola is Research Professor Emeritus with the Peace Research Institute in Oslo. He earned his doctoral degree in 1989 with a thesis on US Maritime Strategy. Ola has written and edited 15 books on geopolitics, military strategy and European security, submarine warfare, and deception operations (aka psychological operations). Subscribe to Ola’s Substack! American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: ·         Dana Chavarria, production ·         Casey Moore, graphics ·         Michelle Boley, animated intro ·         Mock Orange, music
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  The Complicit Media (AE242 - Audio) 27.04.2026 1t 14min

    Aaron is joined by Robin Andersen, author of The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of Israel’s Genocide in Gaza. Robin Andersen is professor emerita of media studies at Fordham University and an award-winning author of a dozen single- and co-authored books. Her work examines film, television, and media coverage of war, the environment, politics, and elections. She edits the Routledge Focus Book Series on Media and Humanitarian Action, serves as a Project Censored Judge, and contributes to the annual State of the Free Press. Andersen is on the Board of Directors of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), where she also writes regularly, and is an Izzy Award Judge for the Park Center for Independent Media. Her writing has appeared in CounterPunch, LA Progressive, The Progressive, Salon, Common Dreams, and ScheerPost, among others. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music