The World According to Jesse (February 2019 - January 2021): Recent Episodes
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A variety news show that tackles today’s biggest political stories, as well as deeper issues such as government hypocrisy and corporate deception, through a mix of thought-provoking interviews and on-the-ground reporting.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos talk about Biden’s plans to unite Democrats and Republicans. But will bipartisanship only benefit the elites? Trump spends his final hours in office pardoning political allies. Keith Payne reveals how inequality affects the way we live and think.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the fallout from the DC riots on January 6, impeachment, and the role of corporate America in politics. Nate Mook, CEO of the World Central Kitchen, talks about providing millions of meals to those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss growing tensions between Iran and the US in President Trump’s final weeks in office, and why a UK judge says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the US. David Barsamian talks about how Washington and Tehran can improve diplomacy.
Fresh in 2021, Governor Jesse Ventura and co-host Brigida Santos discuss the strange bombing in Nashville, the use of mercenaries in American wars and, finally, the New Year’s resolution all of us make every year: to eat healthy and stay healthy. Have a listen: the Governor gives his personal advice on how to be like him! In the second half of the show, Jesse talks with Simon Moya-Smith on the fate of Native Americans during the year of Covid-19.
The mighty Jesse Ventura and his co-host Brigida Santos take on the events shaking up America during the Christmas week: the infamous "stimulus" bill that generously gives each American $600, the SolarWinds hack and the future Secretary of War of America. In the second half of the show, Ventura talks to Stefano Da Fre, one of the directors of the new documentary, 'The Day I Had to Grow Up', about youth activists in the US.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the latest SCOTUS decision on President Trump's election lawsuits, and the concentration of even more wealth in the hands of billionaires. Ben and Jerry's co-founder, Ben Cohen, talks about corporate activism.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal how many Americans will lose unemployment benefits if Congress doesn't pass another stimulus bill by Christmas, and why civilian deaths in Afghanistan are on the rise. Podcast host, Gary Collins, talks about living the simple life off the grid.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos talk about the assassination in Iran, foreign policy with a secretary of state, and the impact of the pandemic on children. Army veteran and author Erik Edstrom talks about the consequences of America’s longest war.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss groundbreaking vaccine technology. Later, financial expert and Boom Bust host Ben Swann joins the Governor to talk about the effect Covid-19 is having on the American economy.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss withdrawing troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, a new Asia-Pacific free trade deal and the first commercial space crew. Nicholas Carr talks about what the internet is doing to our brains.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos talk about election denialism on both sides of the political aisle, the status of President Trump’s election related lawsuits, and the fate of the Affordable Care Act. Jason Pine talks about America’s hidden meth epidemic.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss media censorship, and Yemen’s fate as we delve into the 2020 election. Greg Palast discusses voter suppression efforts.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the confirmation of judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court just days before the US election, China’s response to Washington’s $2.3-billion arms sale to Taiwan, and the discovery of water on the moon. Plus, author of ‘The Socialist Manifesto’ Bhaskar Sunkara talks about why we need a new political system.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos talk about election results in Bolivia one year after a US-approved coup forced President Evo Morales into exile. They also reveal the dirty secrets of clean energy. Elizabeth Rusch talks about undemocratic elements in government and how to fix them.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the unraveling of the US narrative about its involvement in Yemen, and the surprising findings of a UK inquiry into Cambridge Analytica and alleged Russian interference in Brexit. Retired Army Major Danny Sjursen talks patriotic dissent.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss how postponing another economic stimulus bill leaves millions of Americans struggling, and why pharmaceutical executives are in the hot seat over price gouging prescriptions. Filmmaker Jeremy Corbell talks UFOs.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal that the grand jury wasn’t given the option to charge the two police officers who fatally shot Breonna Taylor. Did the Kentucky attorney general lie to the public? Filmmaker Rebecca Tickell talks about what’s really fueling the climate crisis.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos talk about the US sending troops and weapons to Syria as President Trump claims that “we’re out of Syria,” and the fate of the Supreme Court following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Professor Richard Wolff discusses the economic fallout from Covid-19.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the World Trade Organization ruling that the Trump administration broke international laws when imposing tariffs on over $500 billion worth of Chinese goods, and Trump’s war on the WTO. Chris Hedges talks Julian Assange’s legal battle in the UK.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and how the NSA allegedly spied on members of Congress. Former Dallas Police officer and police bias expert, Charles D. Hayes, talks about new solutions for problems in policing.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the destruction from over 600 wildfires in California, the indictment of Steve Bannon, and the future of globalization. Author Steve Olson talks about nuclear non-proliferation, 75 years after the US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the latest confrontation between American and Syrian troops, and President Trump’s TikTok ban. Filmmaker and author Oliver Stone talks about his new book, ‘Chasing the Light.’
This time on the World According to Jesse, Governor Ventura hosts the show solo! While co-host Brigida Santos is on vacation, Jesse is free to sound off on the issues that have been plaguing America. Plus, he takes time to respond to YOUR questions and concerns. Finally, legendary film director Oliver Stone, creator of the films ‘Platoon’ and ‘JFK’, joins Governor Ventura for a long interview. This week, it’s Part I; tune in next Friday for Part II.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the end of nuclear arms control as we know it, the corporate plundering of Syria’s oil, and America’s economic free fall. Doctor Michael Urban talks about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health, and the healthcare industry.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss whether the HEALS Act stimulus package will decimate Social Security and Medicare benefits, and the Pentagon’s plans to reveal new details about its once secret UFO program. Simon Anholt shares ‘The Good Country Equation: How We Can Repair the World in One Generation’.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss why the family of a federal judge overseeing the Deutsche Bank-Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit was targeted by a murderous men’s rights activist, and the rise of America’s secret police. Professor Andrew Ross discusses the movement for debt refusal.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal how politicians sell out taxpayers as city hall corruption cases pop up in several states, and Iran’s pending new partnership with China. Jen Briney talks about how elected officials send proxies to vote on their behalf during the pandemic.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell, who allegedly helped procure children for pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and why Deutsche Bank was fined in connection with him. The Standing Rock Sioux shuts down the Dakota Access Pipeline. Jimmy Dore discusses federal coronavirus aid.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss allegations that Russia paid militants in Afghanistan to kill occupying US forces in the region, and why Iran has issued an arrest warrant for President Trump. Gene Bauer talks about worker abuse in the meat industry.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the arrests of former and current members of the military who identify with the Boogaloo movement. The US reduces troops in Afghanistan as part Taliban peace deal. Jim Keady talks about the pandemic’s impact on main street businesses.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the hanging deaths of three black men in the US. Trump sanctions members of the International Criminal Court and the US Supreme Court rules in favor of LGBT civil rights. Retired Army Major Danny Sjursen talks about the link between the military and police brutality.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss defunding police, Trump’s consideration of resuming nuclear tests in the US, and why the federal government wants Prince Andrew to reveal details of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes against children. Steve Christakos talks NFL, Colin Kaepernick, and racism in sports.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss civil unrest in America after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and how the coronavirus lockdown contributed to the uprising. Ajamu Baraka from the Black Alliance for Peace reveals why so many Americans are protesting against the establishment.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal corruption trial, how Covid-19 related deregulations put public health at risk, and President Trump’s latest break with the international community. Craig Pittman talks about wild cat extinctions in America.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal why the Trump administration wants Cuba back on the US terror list, and why government PATRIOT Act spying may apply to web browsing histories. UFO expert Dr Steven Greer talks about space mysteries.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the fallout in Venezuela following a failed coup attempt, and why the price of private health insurance is expected to rise. Jason ‘The Germ Guy’ Tetro joins the governor for an update on the Covid-19 outbreak.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the mainstream media’s false claims about the death of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, and the latest botched coup attempt in Venezuela. Professional surfer Laird Hamilton talks about the sport and how to stay positive in a crisis.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal how the US Department of Agriculture is letting produce rot while citizens go hungry during the Covid-19 pandemic. Congressional Dish podcast host Jen Briney joins the governor to talk about Congress’s Coronavirus stimulus package.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal why the mainstream media attacked Tesla CEO Elon Musk for delivering medical equipment to California hospitals as oil prices fell into the negative for the first time in history. They also talk about inequality in Covid-19 relief funding. Author Stephen Kinzer (‘Poisoner in Chief’) talks about the history of the CIA’s secret mind-control project, MK Ultra.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal why Saudi Arabia may finally end the war in Yemen. They also discuss what the US government is doing to help millions of Americans survive the unprecedented economic crisis caused by Covid-19. Journalist Ben Swann joins the governor to talk more about the economy.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos talk about the state of international wars amid the coronavirus outbreak and reveal why Iran and the US are inching toward a military conflict in Iraq despite the epidemic. They also reveal a new facial recognition law out of Washington state that may pave the way for the rest of the nation when it comes to legalizing the technology. Author Christopher Shaw talks about how to make banking more democratic as the global economy crashes.
Lee Camp and Brigida Santos discuss the latest numbers behind the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Congress, the Federal Reserve and the Trump Administration are responding with strategies to bolster the stock market and aid Americans, many of whom are out of work due to quarantine and safety measures. Plus, the latest on whistleblower Chelsea Manning, who was released from jail less than 24 hours after attempting suicide. And Doctor Eddie Fatakhov offers tips on staying healthy during Covid-19.
Jimmy Dore and Brigida Santos talk about the stock market's biggest drop since 2008 and reveal what the Covid-19 outbreak has to do with it. The Trump administration's peace plan with the Taliban leaves the Afghanistan government vulnerable to attacks. Author Sam Pizzigati discusses the case for a maximum wage and inequality.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Jimmy and Brigida Santos discuss updates from the World Health Organization about the global coronavirus outbreak. They also reveal the results of Super Tuesday. Army veteran turned war critic Danny Sjursen talks about the consequences of America's forever wars.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Jimmy and Brigida Santos discuss the coronavirus outbreak and reveal how the military industrial complex only has customers, not enemies. RT's host of "The News with Rick Sanchez" joins Jimmy to challenge the latest round of red-baiting by the mainstream media.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Jimmy and Brigida Santos discuss the president’s claims that the Afghanistan War is ending now that a peace deal with the Taliban has been drafted. They also talk about whether members of Congress will come together to protect their constitutional rights to declare war, and reveal why Americans are increasingly getting evicted. Filmmaker and actress Paola Baldion shares what she learned from her documentary, ‘I am Migration’. In the film, Paola travels across America to teach people about their migration history through DNA testing.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Jimmy and Brigida Santos talk about bipartisan support for militarism and screwing the environment, and reveal why Iraq says the US was wrong about an attack that nearly started a war with Iran. RT’s Lee Camp reveals the contents of President Trump’s new budget proposal for 2021.
Jimmy Dore and Brigida Santos discuss President Donald Trump’s one-sided peace plan for Israel and Palestine, and reveal how private military contractors and mercenaries are paying off terrorists to protect corporate interests in the Middle East. Investigative journalist Katherine Eban talks about the hidden dangers of generic drugs.
Jimmy Dore and Brigida Santos discuss the global war on journalism. From the case against Glenn Greenwald in Brazil, to the Saudi Crown Prince’s alleged spying on Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, press freedoms are under attack. Plus, America’s last nuclear arms control treaty with Russia is set to expire in one year. What does it mean for the future of global nuclear disarmament? Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear talks about the next era of nuclear warfare.
Jimmy Dore and Brigida Santos discuss the first phase of President Trump's partial trade deal with China. Why are Republicans and Democrats coming together to replace NAFTA with the United States Mexico Canada Agreement? Dr Ron Paul talks about how Trump's financial warfare is affecting the American economy.
Jimmy Dore and Brigida Santos discuss efforts by House Democrats to limit President Donald Trump's ability to engage in war with Iran without congressional approval. Will the Senate also approve the War Powers Resolution? Jimmy and Brigida also reveal the Department of Homeland Security's new DNA collection program at the border. Security expert Nick Espinosa talks about California's new digital privacy law. Will it really protect consumers from corporate spying?
Jimmy Dore and Brigida Santos discuss the assassination of Iran's top security and intelligence commander, Qassem Soleimani. President of the National Iranian American Council Jamal Abdi talks about the need to de-escalate and find a diplomatic solution to the conflict between America and Iran.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria. Will a war with Iran break out now that Washington is working on a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan? Former CIA counterterrorism officer John Kiriakou talks about the past two decades of US foreign policy.
Jesse Ventura and world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talk about the relationship between astrophysics in military conquest, possible space wars, science denialism, and exploring Jupiter’s moon Europa.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos host the second half of their 2019 year in review. In 2019, mass protests against neoliberalism took place across five continents in Spain, France, Iraq, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Egypt, Chile, the UK, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Sudan, and more. This year was also the 18th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan, and when Democrats launched the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. RT’s Rick Sanchez talks about the arrest of Julian Assange, and foreign interventions in Latin America.
Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos host a special year in review, highlighting the biggest stories of 2019, including world-wide protests against neoliberalism, the arrest of Julian Assange, the ongoing trade war, and Afghanistan’s 18th birthday. Lee Camp, host of Redacted Tonight, talks about other major stories, including the Panama Papers and the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
Jesse Ventura and his co-host Brigida Santos talk about the troubles that the NATO alliance is going through, how both Democrats and Republicans infringe on the rights of Americans while fighting each other, and how killer robots will shape wars and violence in years to come. In the second half of the show, Jesse sits down with Vince Houghton, a historian and spy museum curator, to talk about the most unusual espionage acts in history.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about Israel’s shadow war with Iran in Syria, the US decision to break with international law on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, and the indictment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Security expert Nick Espinosa joins the governor to talk about the impact of technology on our lives, revealing how our own eyes can pose a security threat.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about Iran’s shadow war with the United States in Iraq, and why Iranians are protesting in the streets. They also discuss how corporate welfare contributes to rising inequality. Jason Tetro, host of the Super Awesome Science Show, joins the Governor to talk about the rise of superbugs and antibiotic resistance.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about the departure of Bolivia’s first indigenous president, Evo Morales. World renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins the Governor again to talk about the future of space exploration.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about the Iraq Spring protests, 16 years after the US invasion toppled the country’s long-time leader Saddam Hussein. They also reveal efforts by the Trump administration to expand the border zone in America, where constitutional rights are ignored in the name of national security. World-renowned astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, joins the Governor to talk about the relationship between astrophysics in military conquest and hegemony, the human race, and science denialism.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about the suicide bombing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and what it means for the War on Terror. President Trump wants to make a deal with Exxon Mobil to tap Syrian oil reserves. Brigida reveals Exxon Mobil’s decades-long consumer deception campaign. Jen Briney, host of the Congressional Dish podcast, talks about the Federal Reserve’s banking cartel and why it’s so hard to understand our monetary system.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos reveal how a Spanish security firm secretly planted surveillance equipment inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to spy on Julian Assange while he sought asylum. The video and audio recordings have been shared with the CIA. They also talk about the world economy. Jen Briney, host of the Congressional Dish podcast, talks about the world trade system and its role in the bi-partisan effort to control Ukraine and its resources.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about Turkey’s offensive in Syria, the future of the Kurds and why US troops are now going to Saudi Arabia. Author Seth Siegel talks about America’s troubled water systems.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about the 18-year anniversary of US combat operations in Afghanistan, and whether the country’s opium production plays a role in fueling the opioid crisis at home. Author Ben Westhoff discusses his book, ‘Fentanyl Inc: How Rogue Chemists are Creating the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic.’
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the Democrats’ official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, and what the president reportedly discussed over the phone with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Author Robert Pondiscio talks about inequality in education and his book ‘How the Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle Over School Choice.’
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about why a federal judge says the FBI’s terror watchlist is unconstitutional and reveal corruption in the real estate industry that costs consumers up to 25 percent of GDP. They also continue their coverage of the ongoing saga involving the alleged co-conspirators of the deceased accused serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Professor and author Timothy Denevi reveals how big pharma is cashing in as more and more Americans are diagnosed with ADHD.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the rise of deepfakes and military efforts to combat disinformation. They also talk about how Americans are increasingly sharing fake news on purpose, and San Francisco’s new resolution declaring the National Rifle Association a domestic terrorist organization. Author and civil rights lawyer James Lieber shares insights from his book ‘Victory: How Pennsylvania Beat Gerrymandering and How Other States Can Do the Same.’
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss President Trump’s official creation of the US Space Command, the rise of neurocapitalism, and America’s ballooning deficit. Harvard professor and political activist Lawrence Lessig talks about the growing problem of corruption in academia.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss how agribusinesses are benefitting from the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest, warning signs of a recession, and the historic ruling against Johnson and Johnson for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. Michael Brooks joins Jesse to talk about the imprisonment of Brazil’s former president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about a new partnership between Amazon’s home security company, Ring, and hundreds of American police departments. The deal allows police to gain access to consumers’ surveillance footage without a warrant. Author Brett Favaro shares tips on how to be a climate change hero.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about how the US / China trade war is affecting Wall Street. They also reveal efforts inside the White House to allow Saudi Arabia to ignore the rules of the Atomic Energy Act in a proposed deal to transfer American nuclear technology to the Kingdom. Professor Richard Wolff breaks down how the latest round of tariffs on Chinese goods will impact average Americans.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the El Paso shooting and why Mexico is investigating the massacre as a case of terrorism. They also discuss an FBI field document that says real conspiracies and cover-ups by government officials pose a domestic terrorism threat. Director Peter Pardini breaks down myths about controversial foods and what he learned from his latest project, ‘Fat: A Documentary’.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos talk about the new secretary of defense and his ties to the defense contractor, Raytheon. They also discuss Deutsche Bank’s investigation into the accounts of accused serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and the Federal Trade Commission’s historic Facebook fine. RT’s Lee Camp talks about why the US has become a war-based economy.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the recent arrest of alleged serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the names of politicians and celebrities listed in Epstein’s black book. RT Host Rick Sanchez scolds prosecutors for referring to Epstein’s female child victims as “prostitutes.”
Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos examine the breakdown of diplomacy which has led to feverish tensions between Iran and the United States. President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran Deal has catapulted Tehran’s nuclear program to the forefront of media coverage citing global security scares. Are these concerns legitimate, or just the latest fearmongering tactics in the playbook of US war-hawks? PLUS, Kris Newby, author of ‘Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons,’ walks us through the origins of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, stemming from federal programs to employ them as biological weapons abroad. What’s more, the US biological weapons program may actually have unleashed infected ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes on lower-income populations in America, using our own citizens as guinea pigs.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the future of NATO as Turkey accepts Russia’s S-400 weapons defense system in defiance of the United States. France imposes a tech tax on American technology giants including Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple. Edgar Cahn of Time Banks USA talks about an alternative economic model in which hours are the currency.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the growing power of the Taliban in Afghanistan 18 years after the US led invasion began, and why the Supreme Court says federal judges have no power to police partisan gerrymandering. Retired Canadian astronaut Dave Williams talks about performing surgery in space from Earth and the future of space medicine.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss President Donald Trump’s historic trip to North Korea, Jared Kushner’s peace plan for the Middle East, and why a Republican donor has been nominated to replace Nikki Haley as the US ambassador to the UN. Retired NBA All-Star David West (Golden State Warriors) talks about his new venture with the Historical Basketball League, which aims to compensate and educate college athletes.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos reveal why more American troops are being sent to the Middle East, and why President Donald Trump made the last minute decision to cancel a military strike on Iran. Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein breaks down the legal argument for impeaching National Security Advisor John Bolton.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the latest protests in Hong Kong, why US allies doubt the narrative that Iran led attacks on two oil-tankers in the Gulf of Oman, and the death of Egypt’s first democratically-elected leader, Mohamed Morsi. Author Denise Hearn (The Myth of Capitalism: Monopolies and the Death of Competition) joins the Governor to talk about anti-trust cases and the rise of mega corporations.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss allegations that Apple iPhones are helping companies spy on customers while they sleep. Plus, a new birth control pill for men passes health safety tests. Former WWE pro wrestler Christopher Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, talks about CTE and the sports concussion crisis.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss multiple wars on the trade front and how the international community is going around US sanctions. They also reveal how the Department of Energy is rebranding fossil fuels. Professional wrestler Chris Jericho joins Jesse to talk about wrestling.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the escalating trade war between the US and China as unlicensed American exporters get banned from supplying components to the Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei. Harvard Professor Avi Loeb talks about the prospect of ancient space civilizations.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the aggression of US foreign policy and look at the country’s current conflicts including hot wars, cold wars, economic wars and proxy wars. They also break down the history of the 1953 coup in Iran – the CIA’s first successful takedown of a foreign government. Doctor Ron Paul talks about the financial drivers of war and weighs in on whether cryptocurrencies like bitcoin could be the most peaceful form of international money.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss chaos in Libya and the Facebook purge of Alex Jones and other controversial far-right cultural figures. Former Green Party vice-presidential nominee Ajamu Baraka talks about US foreign policy in Venezuela, North Korea and Iran.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss why the International Criminal Court has dropped an investigation into alleged US war crimes at CIA detention centers, the latest Trump immigration plan, and why travelers on all international flights leaving America may soon be required to scan their faces with biometric technology. Doctor Eddie Fatakhov talks about the world's first 3-D printed heart.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the re-election of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and how the Israel lobby is trying to stifle free speech on American college campuses. Lawyer Behnam Gharagozli reveals why a Palestinian professor at San Francisco State University is suing the school and some of its top administrators.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Will the US charge him under the Espionage Act? MuckRock editor J. Pat Brown reveals what official documents say about the government’s long history of spying on journalists and political activists.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss bias in technology and whether engineers can program algorithms to be fair and accurate without bias. If machines are programmed by humans to learn from the world around them, will they always inherit mankind’s worst flaws? Dr Safiya Umoja Noble talks about her book, ‘Algorithms of Oppression.’
Jimmy Dore fills in for Governor Jesse Ventura. Jimmy and producer Brigida Santos discuss the prospects of a Green New Deal to tackle climate change and military waste. Richard Vevers (CEO Ocean Agency) returns with an update on ocean health.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Producer Brigida Santos and Jimmy discuss the looming corporate debt crisis. Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein talks about ending wars started by presidents without congressional approval.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Producer Brigida Santos and Jimmy Dore explain the crisis in Venezuela, where opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself interim president in an effort to unseat incumbent Nicolas Maduro. RT host Rick Sanchez talks about the history of Venezuela and the impact of US involvement in Latin America.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Producer Brigida Santos and Jimmy Dore discuss the fate of America’s nuclear arms control treaty with Russia and the looming pension crisis. Journalist and author Matt Taibbi (Rolling Stone) shares insight from his latest book, ‘Hate Inc. How, And Why, The Press Makes Us Hate One Another.’
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Producer Brigida Santos and Jimmy Dore discuss the history of the Pentagon’s top-secret military research and development agency known as DARPA. While DARPA has advanced science and technology, it also has a dark side. Vector CEO Jim Cantrell talks about what it’s like partnering with DARPA in space and whether he’s conflicted about helping the military-industrial complex.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Producer Brigida Santos and Jimmy Dore discuss why companies like Purdue Pharma and Pacific Gas & Electric are facing criminal lawsuits. The Department of Justice reinvestigates a 2008 plea deal that helped accused child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein avoid federal criminal charges. Epstein is a wealthy and politically connected hedge fund manager whose former clients include Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Producer Brigida Santos and Jimmy Dore discuss why the attorney general of Israel plans to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in three corruption cases. The NSA says it’s no longer collecting the phone records of civilians, but a new government spy program reveals that mass surveillance is far from over. Plus, JP Morgan Chase vows to stop funding the private prison industry. Author Greg Grandin shares insight from his book, ‘The End of the Myth: From the Frontier to the Border Wall in the Mind of America’.
Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the future of America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia as the US gears up to surpass the kingdom as the world’s top oil exporter. Professor Chitralekha Zutshi talks about the crisis in Kashmir and why tensions are escalating in the region between India and Pakistan.
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Producer Brigida Santos and Jimmy Dore discuss the second deadly Boeing 747 MAX 8 plane crash in six months. Are algorithms to blame? Author Martin Ford discusses his book, ‘Architects of Intelligence: The Truth about AI from the People Building It.’
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Producer Brigida Santos and Jimmy Dore discuss why army whistleblower Chelsea Manning is back in jail and why secretive grand juries are so controversial. Author Denise Hearn discusses her book, ‘The Myth of Capitalism: Monopolies and the Death of Competition.’