The Lawyers, Guns and Money podcast is the official podcast of the Lawyers, Guns and Money blog, offering a distinct and unique perspective on politics, sports, and culture.
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The Lawyers, Guns and Money podcast expands upon the political, social, academic, and artistic topics studied by the Lawyers, Guns and Money community. This includes close examinations of American politics, American history, athletics, film, music, law, and international relations. Everything, in short, that has anything to do with lawyers, guns, or money.
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It’s 1985, and John Mattes, a public defender in Miami, meets his first client, who claims to be part of a CIA operation running guns in Central America. As Mattes investigates, he is pulled deep into a dangerous world of mercenaries, drug kingpins, and what would become one of the biggest White House scandals of the 20th Century. Lawyers Guns and Money will take you on a thrilling and dangerous ride that dives deep into American covert operations, secret wars, and dirty politics. Hosted by ...
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NFL Open Thread: prospect inflation edition
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One thing we discuss in the latest ediiton of our NFL podcast (see below!) is the concerns about the rough rookie season that Caleb Williams is having. I roughly half-buy this apologia for Williams — nobody will confuse Shane Waldron with Andy Reid, the skill talent Chicago has is solid on paper but not a great fit for a McVay-derived system — and …
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NFL Open Thread: prospect inflation edition
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One thing we discuss in the latest ediiton of our NFL podcast (see below!) is the concerns about the rough rookie season that Caleb Williams is having. I roughly half-buy this apologia for Williams — nobody will confuse Shane Waldron with Andy Reid, the skill talent Chicago has is solid on paper but not a great fit for a McVay-derived system — and …
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LGM Podcast: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
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In the second half of our interview with Chris Kempshall, we continued our discussion of the History and Politics of Star Wars. This included discussions of the depiction of warfare across the series, the depressing collapse of every democratic project in the series, and finally of the failure of the Jedi Order. As we note in the podcast, the seque…
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LGM Podcast: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
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In the second half of our interview with Chris Kempshall, we continued our discussion of the History and Politics of Star Wars. This included discussions of the depiction of warfare across the series, the depressing collapse of every democratic project in the series, and finally of the failure of the Jedi Order. As we note in the podcast, the seque…
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LGM Podcast: The History and Politics of Star Wars
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Last week Dan and I had the opportunity to speak with Chris Kempshall, author of The History and Politics of Star Wars and of The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire. The conversation was so productive and enjoyable that we went on for long enough to justify two podcast episodes. In the first we work through the academic logic of writing books on …
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LGM Podcast: The History and Politics of Star Wars
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Last week Dan and I had the opportunity to speak with Chris Kempshall, author of The History and Politics of Star Wars and of The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire. The conversation was so productive and enjoyable that we went on for long enough to justify two podcast episodes. In the first we work through the academic logic of writing books on …
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Rob, Erik and I were fortunate to be able to chat with David Nir, formerly of Daily Kos elections and now at an indispensable Substack, the Downballot. We discuss a wide range of issues about the non-presidential races in the 2024 elections. This was a terrific conversation and I learned a lot from it, as always. These podcasts are time consuming t…
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Rob, Erik and I were fortunate to be able to chat with David Nir, formerly of Daily Kos elections and now at an indispensable Substack, the Downballot. We discuss a wide range of issues about the non-presidential races in the 2024 elections. This was a terrific conversation and I learned a lot from it, as always. These podcasts are time consuming t…
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Here’s the second half of our NFL preseason podcast, focusing on the NFC. Should be fun tonight with the NFL starting! Unfortunately, I have to finish an article before I can watch, so we will see, but Chiefs-Ravens, dang, that’s a heck of an opener! The AFC Preview is here: Transcript is here. The post LGM Podcast: NFC Preview appeared first on La…
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Here’s the second half of our NFL preseason podcast, focusing on the NFC. Should be fun tonight with the NFL starting! Unfortunately, I have to finish an article before I can watch, so we will see, but Chiefs-Ravens, dang, that’s a heck of an opener! The AFC Preview is here: Transcript is here. The post LGM Podcast: NFC Preview appeared first on La…
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Erik, Rob and I recently had our annual NFL preview podcast. Part one covers the AFC — has the window closed for the Bills? Can anyone beat the Chiefs? Can the Ravens finally turn a regular season powerhouse into postseason success? How will year 1 of the Harbaugh/Herbert marriage go? We discuss this and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, they ta…
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Erik, Rob and I recently had our annual NFL preview podcast. Part one covers the AFC — has the window closed for the Bills? Can anyone beat the Chiefs? Can the Ravens finally turn a regular season powerhouse into postseason success? How will year 1 of the Harbaugh/Herbert marriage go? We discuss this and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, they ta…
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LGM Podcast: Eleven Weeks Out
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On Friday Scott and I had the opportunity to speak with long-term friend of the blog and contributor Dr. Chris Koski of Reed College about the current state of the election. We worked our way through how the race has changed since the Big Thing, the stark limitations of JD Vance, the ways in which Donald J. Trump has lost something off his fastball…
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LGM Podcast: Eleven Weeks Out
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On Friday Scott and I had the opportunity to speak with long-term friend of the blog and contributor Dr. Chris Koski of Reed College about the current state of the election. We worked our way through how the race has changed since the Big Thing, the stark limitations of JD Vance, the ways in which Donald J. Trump has lost something off his fastball…
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LGM Podcast: Say Hello to My Little Friend
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In a Very Special Edition of the LGM podcast, Rob and I had a great conversation with the great critic and friend of the blog Glenn Kenny about his new wonderful new book The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface. We talk about Brian De Palma’s legacy as a “great artist and serious man,” the film’s many memorable scenes and treasure trove of great …
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LGM Podcast: Say Hello to My Little Friend
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In a Very Special Edition of the LGM podcast, Rob and I had a great conversation with the great critic and friend of the blog Glenn Kenny about his new wonderful new book The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface. We talk about Brian De Palma’s legacy as a “great artist and serious man,” the film’s many memorable scenes and treasure trove of great …
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LGM Podcast: Black Officer, White Navy
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Last week I had the extraordinary good fortune to speak with Reuben Keith Green, a retired US Navy officer and the author of Black Officer, White Navy, a new memoir available from the University Press of Kentucky. Reuben’s memoir covers his youth, his decision to join the Navy, his naval career (including a command stint in the Pegasus PHM squadron…
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LGM Podcast: Black Officer, White Navy
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Last week I had the extraordinary good fortune to speak with Reuben Keith Green, a retired US Navy officer and the author of Black Officer, White Navy, a new memoir available from the University Press of Kentucky. Reuben’s memoir covers his youth, his decision to join the Navy, his naval career (including a command stint in the Pegasus PHM squadron…
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The Kerry Hearings releases their findings, the Cold War ends, and we find out why all this is still important. Lawyers, Guns, and Money is available early and ad-free at lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comOleh Jon Cryer, Jack Bryan
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Mattes quits his job as a public defender to defend Flaco, Kerry gets public hearings of his own, and Mattes defends Morales in a case, and Mattes, again, finds himself in danger. Lawyers, Guns, and Money is available early and ad-free at lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comOleh Jack Bryan, Jon Cryer
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While the Kerry Investigation is targeted and spied upon by the US Government, the story of the Contra War blows up in the news, and hearings are held, but there is suspicion that the hearings themselves are a cover-up. Lawyers, Guns, and Money is available early and ad-free at lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.com…
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Mattes connects with world powerboat champion and cartel drug smuggler Jorge Morales. Morales says he knows all the people Mattes has been investigating because he has been running drugs for them and paying them to squash his indictment. Lawyers, Guns, and Money is available early and ad-free at lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.com…
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Mattes’ new whistleblower starts working with a secret team of leakers within the Intelligence Community. As Mattes’ investigation takes him to Central America, he finds himself dangerously caught in the CIA’s crosshairs. Lawyers, Guns, and Money is available early and ad-free at lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.com…
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As The Kerry Investigation starts, Mattes and Kerry’s staff track down a mercenary who was reportedly running operations in the field for the secret war being run by the White House, and his story will change everything Mattes thinks he knows about covert operations. If you would like this podcast early and ad-free please go to: https://lawyersguns…
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When Jesus Garcia is arrested on gun charges, he explains to his lawyer, John Mattes, that he has been set up by members of a CIA-backed operation running guns into Central America. As Mattes investigates, he finds supporting evidence and gets the attention of a newly elected Senator. Lawyers, Guns, and Money is available early and ad-free at lawye…
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It’s 1985, and John Mattes, a public defender in Miami, meets his first client, who claims to be part of a CIA operation running guns in Central America. As Mattes investigates, he is pulled deep into a dangerous world of mercenaries, drug kingpins, and what would become one of the biggest White House scandals of the 20th Century. Lawyers Guns and …
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American Psyop - Bonus Episode with Dr. Steve Hassan
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On this bonus episode cult expert and deprogrammer, Dr. Steven Hassan joins hosts Wes Clark jr and Emily Bicks to discuss the tactics of undue influence and mind control that were used against Wes, why they work, and how to combat them.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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Wes and Desiree discuss how their experiences have overlapped and what that can teach us about threats to American democracy.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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American Psyop - Forsaken, Almost Human
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Wes attempts to move on with his life but finds himself even more deeply entrenched in danger and suspicion than ever before.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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American Psyop - The Second Coming
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After Wes returns from Standing Rock, he sees several familiar faces and some strange new ones.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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Wes' Standing Rock experience takes a dark turn as characters from his past start reappearing in his life.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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American Psyop - The Black Snake
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Wes goes to the Standing Rock protest while experiencing a psychotic episode and attempts to fulfill what he believes is his destiny.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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American Psyop - The Book of Wes
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As Wes prepares to leave for Standing Rock he descends into madness.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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We follow Wes through his experience as a political pundit for The Young Turks and his work in activism which pulls him into a dark world of chaos, manipulation, and madness.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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American Psyop - Hollywood Babylon
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Wes enters the film industry where he is almost immediately targeted by intelligence operations as well as shady Hollywood players, and he discovers that sometimes these worlds overlap.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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This episode takes us through Wes' background and how he became an attractive target for operations. Through his military career, his time in Hollywood, and his father's presidential run, Wes finds himself on the edge of a dark and mysterious world that will soon take over his life.Oleh MeidasTouch Network/Bunker Crew
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American Psyop takes the audience through the amazing and inexplicable life of Wes Clark jr, the son of a NATO General and presidential candidate. After leaving the military for Hollywood, Wes finds himself subject to foreign intelligence operations. Soon, Wes is surrounded by a religious cult, loses his grasp on reality and descends into a world o…
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