Unfilter
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsUnfilter is a weekly independent news show, media watchdog, meme spotter, and topic deep diver. Unplug from the distractions, and unfilter your life.
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Episode 290: Ending On a High Note
August 08, 2018 23:00 - 2 hours - 56.6 MBIn the last weekly episode of Unfilter, we look at the four major fronts facing Donald Trump, discuss the state of intellectualism, and share our thoughts on the week's news. Plus a packed Overtime, tons of your notes, and more! Bittorrent Sync: BKBBQVWHBMFARYFNY4IL7RIBFUQCD7IOL
Episode 289: Trump Tower Tales
July 30, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBDid Trump know about the Russian meeting with his son? His old fixer seems to think so. And the reaction from the Whitehouse has been manic. Plus a very important update about the show in the Patreon segment.
Episode 288: Trump Tape Troubles
July 26, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBMichael Cohen’s secret stash of tapes leaks to the media, and everyone is hearing something different. We’ll play the clips. Plus the FISA sauce is weak, and the GCHQ is getting away with it all!
Episode 287: Bob’s Dozen Russians
July 18, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThe world melts down after Trump meets with Putin, but we’ll focus on the substance of the meeting and the possibly positive developments… And of course a bit of the reaction! Plus highlights from Peter Strzok’s testimony, your everyday cyber attacks, and much more!
Episode 286: Gangster Government
July 11, 2018 18:00 - 2 hours - 80.7 MBTrump’s gut punching at the NATO summit, North Korea is throwing around the “gangster” label, and Paul Manafort is really screwed while Cohen plays ball. The crew is back together for another roadshow edition.
Episode 285: Gowdy Gettin' Rowdy
July 05, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBPressure is building to wrap the Russia investigation, and we play the clips that demonstrate the US war machine is just starting to ramp up.
Episode 284: Team America, Space Police
June 28, 2018 01:00 - 2 hours - 91.4 MBThe show is back after a couple weeks hiatus and there is much to cover, from separating families to the North Korea summit. Plus the building Trade Wars, the recent IG report about the Russia and Clinton investigations, and the unbelievable news that broke just before the show.
Episode 283: Pardon Me, Mr. President
June 07, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBTrump kicks off a Pardon Party, and the reason seems obvious… We just both completely disagree with each other. We share our theories on the pardon parade, the storm approaching Fusion GPS, and much more!
Episode 282: Kremlin Script Kiddies
May 31, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBWe try to get to the root of what Russia actually hacked, cover the whiplash from the North Korea news since last week, and serve up some cold cyber analysis.
Episode 281: The Illusion of the Institution
May 24, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBTrump chips away at the shared illusion of our "cherishes" Institution, and the secret spy inside the Trump campaign is revealed, and the history of this individual tells all. Plus the latest in Cyber, the High-Note, and more. It's our first roadshow edition of Unfilter!
Episode 280: Mutually Assured Manipulation
May 17, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBPalestinians grab the attention of the world once again, and no one is coming out a winner. A new insight into why the Trump White House leaks so much, a mole in the Trump campaign, and some extreme cyber.
Episode 279: Iran Pullout
May 09, 2018 22:15 - 2 hours - 88.9 MBTrump announces the United States withdraw from the “Iran Nuke Deal”. We’ll explain the historical context, the ramifications from the pullout, and where this all leads. Plus Trump’s lawyer gets tapped, Bolton goes berserk, and the CIA has a new face.
Episode 278: Calculated Comey
April 19, 2018 21:45 - 2 hours - 89.9 MBThe memo’s are out, the interviews are in, and we've read the book. It’s our take on former FBI Director James Comey’s moral crusade. Plus latest news the masters, some special guests, and a packed overtime!
Episode 277: Bomb First Ask Later
April 18, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn defiance of logic and International Law the US and it’s gang of moral crusaders have broken the law to teach Assad a lesson about breaking the law. It’s a special edition of Unfilter about the current state of the war in Syria.
Episode 276: Save Syria Now
April 11, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWar in Syria seems just hours away, with Trump calling out Putin and Assad, the warships moving into position, and the hawks circling. Plus the fallout from Trump’s lawyer getting raided by the FBI, Zuckerberg going to Washington and we share the highlights, an overtime packed with follow up stories, and much more!
Episode 275: Testing Russia's Nerves
April 03, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 79.1 MBRussia has launched a diplomatic counter-offensive, demanding that its scientists be involved in investigating the reported poisoning of former spies. Trump plans to send the Coast Guard to the border, and that’s just the highlights. We also talk about PBS’s “exclusive” look at the US’s “Cyber Defense”, discuss the latest in the Muller investigation, and end it all on a great high-note.
Episode 274: The Bolton Bomb
March 29, 2018 01:00 - 2 hours - 59.2 MBFox pundit, world renowned war-hawk, and now Trump’s National Security Advisor. We take a look at John Bolton, and the bomb first ask questions second kind of policy he advocates. Plus Stormy Daniels goes on 60 Minutes, we’ve got the highlights, some discussion, and questions about the bigger picture. Then it’s a celebrity high-note, and a packed Overtime.
Episode 273: Analytica Aftermath
March 21, 2018 18:00 - 2 hours - 70.5 MBThe twisted way that data about you and your family is used to manipulate the way you feel about hot button topics gets exposed when a Cambridge Analytica whistleblower reveals all. Plus Trump’s had a busy week, the high-note is quick, and the Overtime is packed!
Episode 272: The Conclusion Distraction | Unfilter 272
March 15, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 63.3 MBThe House ends their Russia probe with a finding of no collusion. That’s not all that surprising, but what is a bit shocking is the timing. Then we discuss possible motivations for Trump firing Rex Tillerson, the odd choice of Mike Pompeo & what the hell is going on with North Korea. Plus a packed Overtime, a hot tip high-note & more!
Episode 271: Obscene Excuses | Unfilter 271
March 01, 2018 06:00 - 2 hours - 63.2 MBScott Israel suddenly finds himself embroiled in controversy over his agency’s response to the recent high school shooting & this week the worst stretch of Scott Israel’s life has gotten even worse. Plus Trump’s surprising response, a high budget Cyber scare & someone finally asks the NSA the hard questions about backdooring encryption. We wrap it up with a rant from Chase, a special high note & a packed Overtime!
Episode 270: Russia’s Thirteen | Unfilter 270
February 22, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBRobert Mueller indicts 13 Russian nationalists & three Russian entities in the first major results of his Russia investigation. We’ve read the indictment, the tweets from the “troll factory” & done some digging into the Internet Research Agency. We report with our full breakdown. Plus the latest cyber scare that’s hinting at Skynet, a high-note with a theme & a concentrated Overtime!
Episode 269: A Storm is Coming | Unfilter 269
February 15, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBA new storm of controversy is swarming around Donald Trump & this one has some real media staying power. We also dig into why the Adam Schiff’s Russia memo wasn’t released & the week’s “cyber scare”. Plus we bust the biggest myth about cannabis, present you with a packed Overtime & more!
Episode 229: Did You Get the Memo? | Unfilter 268
February 08, 2018 07:52 - 2 hours - 64.1 MBSecret memos, different perspectives & a full dash of agenda. The infamous memo has been released, we’ll cover what’s really in the memo, the reaction & what comes next. Plus the early warning signs we all should have seen, a record breaking cyber attack & an entrepreneuring high-note!
Episode 228: Memo Madness | Unfilter 267
February 01, 2018 08:18 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThe US has reached peak memo hype, the State of the Union surprises & George Soros gets hacked!
Episode 227: Secret Society of Corruption | Unfilter 266
January 26, 2018 07:55 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBTwo big twists in the Russia investigation that could expose a vast degree of corruption. From deleted messages of secret societies to surveillance abuse memos there’s a lot of ground to cover. Plus the latest Cyber news, CNN’s moment of reflection & an exciting high-note!
Episode 226: NSA Unleashed | Unfilter 265
January 18, 2018 06:46 - 2 hours - 58.8 MBIn an amazing display of bipartisan cooperation the US Federal Government is fast tracking the reauthorization & institutionalizing the NSA’s favorite spying loophole, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. With Trump onboard the National Security Agency’s warrantless internet surveillance program seems to be better protected than ever. We cover the small, but vocal push within Congress’ own ranks to stop this, as well as the latest in the Russia investigation, Trump, wor...
Episode 225: Fired and Furious | Unfilter 264
January 11, 2018 08:53 - 2 hours - 65.1 MBWe catch up on the news of the last few weeks. Then dig deep into the controversial new book, Fire and Fury and the public shaming of Steve Bannon. We’ve read the entire thing, sourced some clips & have the official Unfilter take on a book that promises to end the Trump presidency. Plus the latest world news, updates on the Russia investigation & who we’re blaming for WannaCry.
Episode 224: Unreliable Sources | Unfilter 263
December 14, 2017 10:21 - 1 hour - 54 MBIt’s been a bad year of sourcing for the news industry, with the last couple of weeks delivering the biggest screw ups of the year. We kick it off with an update on Net Neutrality, the Russia investigation & then the rash of failed news this week. Plus we catch Jeff Sessions preparing his war on Cannabis, an Overtime packed with goodies & more!
Episode 223: Premature Collusion | Unfilter 262
December 07, 2017 07:32 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBRussia Impeachment Mania hits new highs this week, while the higher-ups get grilled. Is Flynn’s admission of guilt grounds for impeachment or another Russia nothing-burger? Plus the early numbers on the cost of the Russian Meddling Investigation. And a batch of other news, some positive developments for cell phone privacy, and tech savvy high-note & a concise Overtime!
Episode 222: Pervert Purge | Unfilter 261
November 30, 2017 10:42 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBAn attempt to reauthorize the NSA’s spying loophole, known as Section 702, is in full swing. Plus we analyze the recent firing & public trials of major public figures. Of course we also discuss other recent world events, wrap with a happy high-note & a PACKED Overtime!
Episode 221: What if Net Neutrality Dies? | Unfilter 260
November 23, 2017 10:15 - 2 hours - 65.6 MBWe debate both sides of the Net Neutrality argument & then share our personal perspectives. Then after some quick news updates, we catch up on the travesty in Yemen * why it’s not getting talked about much. Plus the latest from the Pervert Parade, a high-note that’ll inspire you & a packed Overtime!
Episode 220: Jr’s DMs | Unfilter 259
November 16, 2017 08:19 - 2 hours - 73 MBNew leaks show Trump Junior coordinated directly with WikiLeaks, but this just leads to much bigger questions that we tackle this week. We also discuss the supposed “catastrophic” NSA breach this week, the ISIS deal that’ll make you angry & a “high note” that could change everything. Plus a packed overtime, a packed “cyber” segment & much more!
Episode 219: Donna's Closet | Unfilter 258
November 09, 2017 04:02 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBDonna Brazile’s new book “Hacks” rewrites history, names some big names & exposes collusion between the DNC and the Clinton campaign that ran deeper than previously understood. We’ll play some of the best excerpts from the book, review the reaction & reveal the bigger power struggle playing out behind the scenes. Plus the situation in Saudi Arabia that’s escalating very quickly, the latest “cyber news” & a high earning high-note!
Episode 218: Manafort Meltdown | Unfilter 257
November 02, 2017 04:25 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBPaul Manafort and two others are swept up by Robert Mueller’s investigation & the tangled web it reveals reads like a blueprint for Washington DC’s corruption. Plus who initially funded the Trump dossier. But we start off by debunking any possibility Russian ads on Facebook or Twitter impacted the 2016 election.
Episode 217: Trump Dossier Backfire | Unfilter 256
October 26, 2017 04:58 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBA new report links the Clinton Campaign the the infamous Trump Dossier at the center of the Russian election scandal. We fill in some missing pieces from mainstream reporting and discuss the wider ramifications this & a few other significant stories will have. Plus why the US Military's reason for being in Niger doesn’t hold up, the big cyber money grab & a packed Overtime!
Episode 216: Trump Wants War | Unfilter 255
October 19, 2017 06:26 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBProvocative actions on the doorstep of North Korea and decertifying the “Iran Deal” lead us to one major conclusion. Plus a little KRACK news, Russia updates, and Comey gets caught red handed. Plus we follow a few stories the media forgot, the bigger structural problem Harvey Weinstein represents, and a high note for the entrepreneurial youth!
Episode 215: Making Hillary Relevant Again | Unfilter 254
October 13, 2017 05:37 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBRecent national scandals and tragedies are conveniently giving Hillary Clinton a new platform for relevance. This episode we break down the insidious way this is being done. Plus the Equifax breach has gotten worse, the sad truth about people like Harvey Weinstein, a very informative High Note & much more!
Episode 214: Russiagate is Bogus | Unfilter 253
October 05, 2017 07:48 - 2 hours - 62.4 MBAfter a much hyped press-conference that resulted in nothing new, your Unfilter show is forced to ask at what point what call this entire “Russia hacked the election” narrative totally bogus. Plus how the DHS’ claim that Russia hacked 21 states is already been proven false, the unbelievable situation in Spain, the latest “Cyber threats” & much more!
Episode 213: Rocket Man | Unfilter 252
September 28, 2017 08:38 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBUnfilter goes a bit unplugged this week as Chase solo-hosts! Lots to cover this week, including the possibility of Facebook being used by the Russians to mess with the elections, the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, The ratcheting up of tensions between North Korea and the US, the healthcare bill & much, much more!
Episode 212: Bannon's Establishment Blow | Unfilter 251
September 14, 2017 08:25 - 1 hour - 50 MBStephen Bannon is threatening to blow up the Republican Party & holds little back in a new interview this week. We dig through the best bits. Then we tackle the growing speculation that Donald Trump has a mental condition, or possibly worse. Plus a look at the NSA’s favorite loophole & the build up to reauthorizing Section 702, the latest breaking news in the Russian investigation, a packed Overtime & much more!
Episode 211: DACA Nightmare | Unfilter 250
September 07, 2017 02:59 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBSpecial edition this week, we get you caught up on everything that’s not Harvey related in the main show, then update you on the current status in the overtime. With Chase away on an Alaskan Fishing Expedition Chris covers the Wikileaks outage, the latest leaks, the escalation with North Korea, the problem with DACA, and a high note that checks off a Red Book prediction.
Episode 210: Hurricane Harvey | Unfilter 249
August 31, 2017 06:54 - 2 hours - 63.8 MBWe look at the human side of Hurricane Harvey & share a few local disaster stories of our own. We also discuss Trump’s response to the disaster, the big world story of the week & a quite a bit more!
Episode 209: Alt-Civil War | Unfilter 248
August 24, 2017 05:47 - 2 hours - 61.6 MBWe cover the rough couple of weeks Donald Trump’s had, the violent protests and responses. The brewing Alt-Civil War, the huge shift in Afghanistan & a high-note that’ll make you smile. Plus a quick moving Overtime, the Cyber shortage myth & more!
Episode 208: Fire and Fury | Unfilter 247
August 10, 2017 06:33 - 2 hours - 63.9 MBNorth Korea has everyone freaking out this week, we’ll share a little historical context for the current situation & what's new. Plus a “cyber mastermind” is caught, but we have major questions, a major win for CBD oils & much more!
Episode 207: Rich Developments | Unfilter 246
August 03, 2017 06:59 - 2 hours - 67.3 MBRod Wheeler files a lawsuit against Fox news that results in major new developments in the Seth Rich story. Plus the revolving door at the white house, some convenient bacon & a positive high-note.
Episode 206: White House Apprentice | Unfilter 245
July 27, 2017 05:56 - 2 hours - 58.9 MBIt’s Jeff Sessions’ time in the Trump slam machine, but this be a long-con to accomplish a much larger goal. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s aide was arrested trying to leave the country & we explain why this story runs deeper than you might think. Plus the latest Cyber boogeyman, Russia updates, good news in Syria that John McCain hates & much more!
Episode 205: I Love It | Unfilter 244
July 13, 2017 04:41 - 2 hours - 59.6 MBNew emails this time from Donald Trump Jr expose potential intention to collude with the Russian government to get dirt on Hillary. But could it all be a dirty Fusion GPS trap? Plus the “Cyber Threat” that was a cyber flop, Nevada’s weed emergency & more!
Episode 204: Low Road Journalism | Unfilter 243
July 06, 2017 06:40 - 2 hours - 60.7 MBThe media suffers a meltdown this week after a series of tweets by Donald Trump. We’ll cover the aspects of this story that aren’t a distraction & discuss the much larger issue at stake. Plus our traditional Cyber update & how Nevada's cannabis legalization day turned out.
Episode 203: Russian Nothing Burger | Unfilter 242
June 29, 2017 06:08 - 2 hours - 64.8 MBRansomware has everyone freaking out about Cyber & the whole mess makes the perfect case against giving governments back doors to technologies. Plus the latest in the Russia investigations & the really bad week CNN is having after damaging recordings were released.
Episode 202: Collusion to Obstruction | Unfilter 241
June 22, 2017 05:57 - 2 hours - 72.1 MBWhile the investigation into Trump campaign collusion with Russia bears little fruit, the investigation into obstruction of justice could really be going somewhere. We discuss how Trump has been successfully trapped. Plus the very serious situation in Syria developing between the US and Russia, the latest on Cyber threats, leaks & “war on encryption”.