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“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you're a conservative and enrage you if you're a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf

Source: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594

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  1. 28:33.500 - 30:14.301 Sponsor

Video Description:

Conservative activist Laura Loomer weighed in on the ongoing ICE protests in Los Angeles, calling for tech surveillance corporation Palantir to assist in the deportation of immigrants in the country illegally. Many critics took issue with Loomer’s take, pointing out that mass surveillance of the kind practiced by Palantir is far more dangerous than even the presence of millions of migrants.

Jimmy joins the show from the road to discuss with guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss whether Donald Trump is a Trojan horse for the security state to exert total control over the populace.


Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video discusses the theory that anti-ICE protests and related events are part of a larger "deep state" operation to expand surveillance and control, particularly through the use of Palantir Technologies. It also touches on the role of figures like Trump, Elon Musk, and the influx of migrants in this alleged scheme.

Key Points:

  • Palantir as a Surveillance Tool: The video highlights concerns about Palantir's role in creating a massive surveillance state, compiling personal data from various sources. It suggests Palantir is a CIA front, circumventing constitutional constraints.
  • Trump's Alleged Complicity: The video argues that Trump is not an opponent of the deep state but is complicit in its agenda, allowing Palantir to integrate into the federal government.
  • Manufactured Consent: The burning cars and foreign flags are not an accident, but a way to manufacture consent.
  • The Migrant Influx as a Catalyst: The video suggests the influx of migrants under the Biden administration was intended to create a backlash, paving the way for a figure like Trump to implement stricter security measures and expand surveillance.
  • Distraction from Real Issues: The focus on immigration is seen as a distraction from the real agenda, which is the expansion of the surveillance state and the implementation of a social credit system.
  • The "Great Reset" repackaged: The video claims that the current events are a repackaged version of the "Great Reset" agenda, disguised as MAGA.

Highlights:

  • Laura Loomer's call to deploy Palantir to Los Angeles to deal with "illegals."
  • RFK Jr's quote on government power: "any power that the government takes from the people it will never return voluntarily."
  • The University of Zurich's experiment with AI bots on Reddit and the implications for government manipulation.
  • Alex Karp's (Palantir CEO) appearance on CNBC and his claim that Palantir is not surveilling Americans.
  • The discussion of a potential assassination attempt on Trump and the lack of focus on the perpetrator's name.
  • The theory that the migrant influx was designed to bring in Trump and expand the surveillance state.

About Channel:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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  1. 10:21.629 - 10:34.921 Endcards/Credits

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Main Topic: The discussion revolves around the idea of whether it's time to leave the United States, considering the current political and social climate, and the perceived decline of the American project.

Key Points:

  • Expat Irony: Blumenthal points out the irony of many American expats, particularly those who support Trump, fleeing to other countries for "freedom" while not integrating into the local culture or respecting the local population.
  • Staying to Fight vs. Leaving: The conversation explores the dilemma of staying in the US to fight for change versus leaving for a better life elsewhere. Both [hosts] and Blumenthal express a sense of obligation to stay and fight, but acknowledge the feeling of hopelessness and the allure of leaving.
  • Political Hopelessness: [Hosts] expresses a deep sense of hopelessness regarding the American political system, particularly the cyclical nature of Democrats and Republicans and the tolerance for issues like the Gaza genocide.
  • Obligation as American Citizens: Despite the negativity, both agree that American citizens have a special obligation to fight for change from within.
  • Media Landscape: Blumenthal highlights the collapse of corporate media and the rise of independent media, creating an opportunity to expose systemic issues. He mentions the resistance he faced when launching The Grayzone and exposing the Syria dirty war and the security state's use of COVID to enhance control.
  • Personal Frustrations: [Hosts] expresses personal frustrations with the cultural changes in DC, including gentrification and the loss of unique culture.

Highlights:

  • The discussion about the irony of American expats and their political views.
  • [Host]'s candid expression of feeling that the American project is "unsalvageable and irredeemable."
  • Blumenthal's point about the obligation to stay and fight from within, despite the challenges.
  • Blumenthal's description of a large conference of "spooks and AI warlords" taking place in Washington DC.
  • The acknowledgment of the collapse of corporate media and the rise of independent media.

About Channel:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt


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  1. 15:51.521 - 16:03.954 Unpaid/Self Promotion

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Main Topic: The video features an exchange between a Palestinian-American woman and Dr. Gabor Maté about survivor's guilt and generational trauma, followed by a discussion on moral injury, helplessness in the face of global suffering, and parenting in a world filled with horrors.

Key Points:

  • Survivor's Guilt: A Palestinian-American woman asks Dr. Maté about dealing with survivor's guilt stemming from her experiences under Israeli occupation. Dr. Maté uses a mirroring technique, relating it to his own experience as a Holocaust survivor, to help her question her guilt.
  • Denial and Deflection: Dr. Maté discusses people's capacity for denial and deflection, particularly in the context of the Gaza conflict, highlighting how some individuals avoid confronting difficult truths.
  • Moral Injury and Helplessness: The discussion shifts to the broader experience of moral injury, the sense of helplessness and frustration many feel when witnessing suffering and feeling powerless to stop it.
  • Parenting in a Troubled World: The conversation explores the challenges of raising children in a world filled with violence and injustice, balancing the desire to protect their innocence with the need to instill morality and awareness.
  • Modeling Morality: Dr. Maté emphasizes that morality cannot be taught but is learned through modeling fairness, justice, and acceptance in relationships with children. He advises parents to trust their instincts and create a secure environment where children's sense of morality can naturally develop.
  • Importance of Connection: The discussion highlights the importance of maintaining strong parent-child relationships to prevent children from becoming overly influenced by their peers and losing themselves.

Highlights:

  • Dr. Maté's mirroring technique with the Palestinian woman, drawing a parallel between her experience and his own as a Holocaust survivor.
  • The discussion of moral injury and the shared sense of helplessness many feel in the face of global suffering.
  • Dr. Maté's advice on parenting, emphasizing modeling morality and trusting parental instincts.
  • The reference to the film "Life is Beautiful" as an example of protecting a child's innocence amidst horrific circumstances.
  • Dr. Maté's recommendation of the book "Hold On to Your Kids" by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, focusing on the importance of maintaining strong parent-child relationships.

About Channel:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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Video Description:

Award-winning investigative journalist Max Blumenthal, who has long spoken out against Israel’s genocidal war crimes in occupied Palestine, was recently detained by Customs and Border Protection officials at Washington Dulles International Airport after returning from a personal trip to Nicaragua.

The agent who stopped him mentioned catching a recent Blumenthal appearance on former judge Andrew Napolitano’s TV show.

Guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss discuss the experience with Blumenthal, and expand the conversation to address the harassment many others — some of whom are not even politically active — have faced when returning to the country from abroad.

Read Max's work at The Grayzone here: http://thegrayzone.com/

Follow Max on Twitter: / maxblumenthal

Follow Russell Dobular on Twitter: / russelldobular

Follow Keaton Weiss on Twitter: / thatkeaton

Due Dissidence on Substack: https://substack.com/@duedissidence

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  1. 28:47.000 - 28:59.549 Unpaid/Self Promotion

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: Increased scrutiny and harassment of travelers, particularly journalists and activists, by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), especially those returning from countries deemed "high-risk" or with dissenting political views.

Key Points:

  • Max Blumenthal's Experience: Blumenthal recounts being questioned by CBP upon returning from Nicaragua and anticipating similar or worse treatment upon returning from Iran. His contacts were more concerned about his treatment by the US government upon return than about Iran itself.
  • Increased Border Scrutiny: The discussion highlights a trend of CBP targeting individuals for questioning, device seizure, and intelligence gathering, even without warrants, based on their travel history, political affiliations, or even their names.
  • Erosion of Constitutional Rights at the Border: The video emphasizes that constitutional rights are diminished at international borders and airports, allowing CBP greater latitude in questioning and searching travelers.
  • FBI Harassment: The FBI has been approaching journalists and scholars who have traveled to Iran for interviews without warrants.
  • Advice for Travelers: The video advises travelers, especially those politically active or with perceived risk factors (e.g., Arab names, travel to certain countries), to prepare for potential device seizure and questioning. Suggestions include using burner phones, backing up data to the cloud, and understanding their rights (e.g., the right to remain silent without a warrant or lawyer).
  • Israeli Influence: The discussion touches on the influence of Israeli security practices and training on US border security, leading to a perception of all citizens as potential threats.
  • Immigration as a Pretext: The speakers argue that the focus on immigration is being used as a pretext to expand the security state and mass surveillance capabilities, even though deportation numbers are not necessarily increasing.
  • Shock and Awe Deterrence: The detention and questioning of travelers, including international students, is seen as a "shock and awe" tactic intended to deter dissent and discourage travel to or from certain countries.
  • Political Motivations: The Trump administration's actions are attributed to a desire to satiate its base's desire for revenge against foreigners and to create a political power base from anti-communist expats.

Highlights:

  • Blumenthal's description of the CBP agent referencing his appearance on Judge Napolitano's show, suggesting political targeting.
  • The anecdote about an activist declining an award in Canada due to fear of being unable to re-enter the US.
  • The recommendation to use Graphine OS for enhanced phone security.
  • The discussion of the Israeli security consultant training Boston's Logan Airport staff to profile travelers.
  • The argument that the focus on immigration is a pretext for building a police state.

About Channel:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt


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Video Description:

Early in his political career, Bernie Sanders was foursquare against the two-party system, insisting that true change could NEVER come from within the Democratic Party. That messaging was quickly abandoned when Bernie himself ran for president in the Democratic Party primaries, only to be outmaneuvered and outright cheated out of the nomination by party insiders. Yet even though he now admits to the party’s duplicity and double-dealing, he continues to funnel revolutionary energy into the dead-end that is the Democratic Party

Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Bernie’s illogical adherence to the two-party system.


Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video analyzes Bernie Sanders' perceived hypocrisy regarding his stance on the Democratic Party, contrasting his earlier criticisms with his current support.

Key Points:

  • Bernie's Past Criticism: The video highlights Sanders' earlier stance against the two-party system, particularly the Democratic Party, arguing that real change couldn't come from within.
  • Flip-Flop Allegation: The hosts accuse Sanders of abandoning his principles when he ran as a Democrat and subsequently supported Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden despite alleged unfair treatment by the party.
  • Admission of Democratic Party Issues: The video emphasizes a clip where Sanders seemingly admits that the Democratic Party could be considered a threat to democracy due to unfair primary processes.
  • Political Expediency: The hosts argue that Sanders' actions are driven by political self-interest and a desire to remain within the Democratic Party establishment, rather than a genuine commitment to his original ideals.
  • Third Party Alternative: The video references Sanders' past support for a "rainbow coalition" outside the Democratic Party, questioning why he no longer advocates for such a movement.

Highlights:

  • The core of the video revolves around a clip from Andrew Schultz's show where Bernie Sanders appears to agree that the Democratic Party could be seen as a threat to democracy.
  • The hosts repeatedly accuse Sanders of being a "phony" and a "flip-flopper" for supporting the Democratic Party despite its flaws.
  • The video criticizes Sanders' current efforts to support Democratic candidates like AOC, arguing that he is helping to prop up a system he once opposed.

About Channel:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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Main Topic: The video discusses the US government's new policy of monitoring immigrants' social media for anti-semitism (defined as criticism of Israel) and the implications for free speech. It also highlights a debate between Glenn Greenwald and Megyn Kelly on the issue.

Key Points:

  • DHS Social Media Screening: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin screening aliens' social media activity for anti-semitism, potentially denying immigration benefits based on their online expression.
  • Definition of Anti-Semitism: The video argues that the government's definition of anti-semitism includes criticism of Israel, effectively policing immigrant applicants' views on Israeli policies.
  • Double Standard: The speaker claims a double standard exists, where advocating violence against Palestinians is tolerated, but criticizing Israel is not.
  • Glenn Greenwald vs. Megyn Kelly: The video references a debate between Glenn Greenwald and Megyn Kelly, where Greenwald criticized Kelly's mischaracterization of protests related to Israel.
  • Free Speech Concerns: The speaker emphasizes that free speech should be defended for everyone, regardless of their views, and that the new policy represents an abandonment of this principle.
  • Rise of Anti-Semitism: The speaker suggests that the actions of the Israeli government and the censorship of criticism may contribute to the rise of anti-semitism.
  • Chosen People: The speaker claims that the idea of Jews being the "chosen people" is supremacist.
  • Narrative Control: The speaker claims that the censorship is about narrative control.

Highlights:

  • The speaker strongly criticizes the Trump administration's policy as a form of censorship targeting critics of Israel.
  • The speaker questions Megyn Kelly's stance, suggesting she doesn't genuinely believe in her arguments.
  • The speaker argues that the policy is counterproductive and may fuel anti-semitism.
  • The speaker claims that Israel is a Jewish supremacist state.

About Channel:

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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Video Description:

The Tim Dillon show host and guest Lex Fridman shared an interesting moment on a recent podcast when Fridman expressed concern with identifying Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as Mossad agents. Fridman acknowledged that Maxwell’s father was an intelligence operative but grew uncomfortable when Dillon laid out the case that the daughter and Epstein were clearly being directed by Mossad.

Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss whether this interaction would lead one to reasonably conclude that Fridman himself may have Mossad connections.


Generated Summary:

Main Topic: This YouTube video from the Jimmy Dore Show discusses the discomfort expressed by Lex Fridman regarding the suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were Mossad agents. The hosts speculate on Fridman's potential connections to Mossad and broader issues of censorship and algorithmic manipulation on YouTube.

Key Points:

  • Fridman's Discomfort: Lex Fridman, during an appearance on the Tim Dillon Show, expressed unease with the assertion that Epstein and Maxwell were Mossad agents, despite acknowledging Maxwell's father's intelligence background.
  • Speculation of Mossad Connections: Jimmy Dore and Kurt Metzger speculate that Fridman's discomfort might stem from personal connections to Mossad.
  • Algorithmic Manipulation: The hosts discuss the potential for YouTube's algorithm to suppress certain content and promote others, suggesting that channels critical of established narratives might face limitations in reach.
  • Lex Fridman's Background: The video touches upon Fridman's background, including his education at MIT and his work with Google, to explore potential connections and influences.
  • Epstein's Operation: The discussion centers around the theory that Epstein's activities were part of a larger intelligence operation aimed at blackmailing powerful politicians.

Highlights:

  • The contrasting views between Fridman's reluctance to label Epstein and Maxwell as Mossad agents and the hosts' belief that the evidence points to such a connection.
  • The discussion of algorithmic bias on YouTube and its impact on content visibility.
  • The exploration of Lex Fridman's background and its potential relevance to the central discussion.
  • The humorous and often irreverent tone of the Jimmy Dore Show throughout the discussion.

About Channel:

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt