In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian analyzes the attempted coup in Russia by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his troops from the mercenary Wagner group. Brian discusses who Prigozhin is, why mercenaries are working for Russia, how this happened, how this compares with Trump's efforts to stay in the White House after losing the 2020 election, and more.

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The Failed Coup in Russia: Preliminary Assessment [Brian Becker Seminar Preview]

In this episode, Whitney is joined by Mark Goodwin to discuss how the passage of the GENIUS Act is the culmination of decades of the PayPal Mafia's efforts in the digital finance space.

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The PayPal Presidency Part III: New World Currency with Mark Goodwin

Robbie and Abby Martin catch up after Thanksgiving to talk about the latest developments of our dystopian late stage capitalism hell-scape, including the reality behind the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Gaza.  

Subscribe to Media Roots Radio at patreon.com/mediarootsradio to hear Pt 2 of this episode in full. 

Happy Holidays From Late Stage Capitalist Hellscape Pt I: Gaza

Abby and Robbie Martin wrap 2025 on the latest Epstein release, Trump's insane war on Venezuela and the Right Wing's Full Spectrum Dominance.

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Full Spectrum Dominance Xmas Special

Abby and Robbie Martin break down Trump's insane act of war against Venezuela–bombing Caracas and kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro.

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Three More Years of Neocon Hell Brought to You by MAGA

Abby and Robbie Martin talk about the disturbing aftermath of the murder of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.

Fuck ICE

Abby and Robbie Martin talk about the aftermath of ICE's execution of Alex Pretti and Trump's murderous global rampage, including the total fuel blockade of Cuba.

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The Slender Man of US Empire

Abby and Robbie Martin talk about US Empire's longstanding plan to topple Iran's government, and how its unchecked, genocidal war of aggression is pushing humanity toward collective suicide.

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The Great Satan Unchained

In this episode, we explore how arbitrary—often unilateral—sanctions against Enemy States are given the halo of international legal legitimacy with a combination of lies, slippery language and brainless court stenography.  With guest Maryam Jamshidi, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado School of Law.

"Shadow Fleets," Sanctions & Western Media's International Law-ification of Arbitrary US Dictates

The Movies…. Are back. The Mindset….Continues. Bet you thought we had forgotten? Will and Hesse get in right under the gun for another Movie Mindset Oscars Special. Our two professional film critics and acclaimed indie film stars discuss this year’s finest offerings from Tinsel Town and debate which among them deserves to be immortalized with that finest of names “Oscar.”  

Will PTA finally have his crowning moment of glory this year or will it be One Disappointment After Another for the wunderkind director as he’s snubbed yet again…

Who will win the ideological battle over fascism this year?  Will it be The Secret Agent, which maintains that fascism is bad or F:1 which stands for Fascism = #1?

Is having a parent evil, or is being a parent evil? And Is it better to exist or not to? Films like this year’s Frankenstein, Sentimental Value and Hamnet all delve into this tricky and universal human dilemma.

The Best Actor race is among the tightest in recent memory with many industry insiders saying it’s going to come down to Michael B Jordan playing a set of twins who are divided over eating pussy and becoming a vampire and Timothee Chalamet who plays an arrogant, pushy Jewish guy who gets everything he wants and conquers the world.

Will and Hesse discuss all this and more! Also Train Dreams? Place your bets NOW on which of this year’s movies will win, and which ones each of these professional film critics still haven’t seen!


Movie Mindset - Oscars Preview ‘26

The world is a gas station, and we’re fighting in its parking lot. This week, Will and Felix offer the definitive analysis of America’s suicidal flailing on the world stage. We also talk about JD trying to straddle the “anti-war” fence, Robert J. O’Neill as the ultimate 21st century American, and more US jets crashing.


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1019 - Come Kill Our Uncles About It (3/16/26)

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