A behavioural psychologist explains nudging and other propaganda techniques

This episode comes from my archive and was recorded in 2021.Patrick Fagan is a behavioural scientist and data psychologist who served as Lead Psychologist at Cambridge Analytica. With over a decade of experience applying psychology to influence real-world behaviour, he has worked on consumer and political campaigns globally. He is a part-time lecturer at several London universities, including UCL, and has co-authored peer-reviewed research on topics ranging from Facebook psychology to facial expressions. ✉️ Subscribe to my ridiculously brilliant newsletter

This episode was recorded for my UK Column show.Jeremy Kuzmarov is the Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine and a critic of US foreign policy and intelligence operations.In his conversation with me, Jeremy talked about how the CIA and Pentagon have quietly moved into American universities, shaping what gets studied (and not studied.He pointed out that around 50 universities are involved in 'nuclear weapons research', which he argues is a sign of military influence, turning schools into extensions of the national security state. ✉️ Subscribe to my very sexy newsletter. (Become a paid subscriber. I double dare you.)

This episode was recorded in 2022.Catherine Austin Fitts is a former Wall Street investment banker and government official who served as Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner in the first Bush administration. She is now the president of Solari, Inc. and publisher of The Solari Report, where she promotes alternative views on finance, health, and government transparency, often focusing on systemic corruption and financial control.This bio is written with reference to the year 2022, when Robert F. Kennedy Jr was primarily known as an environmental lawyer and leading figure in the anti-vaccine movement. He founded the Children's Health Defense and was a longtime advocate for clean water and environmental protection. Since then, he has been confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2025, serving under President Donald Trump.✉️ Subscribe to my pretty fantastic newsletter

This episode was recorded for my UK Column show.Ferdinand Santos, a scientist with a background in physics and IT, shares his sceptical views on space exploration and scientific narratives.He argues, using probability theory, that many historical space events, like the moon landing, were staged and questions the authenticity of the evidence presented. Ferdinand adds that the technology and logistics claimed by NASA doesn’t add up, and uses probability theory to challenge their claims.He also discusses his views on scientism, suggesting that much of what is accepted as science is driven by philosophical rather than empirical evidence.Ferdinand is critical of mainstream narratives and encourages critical thinking to question established beliefs.✉️ Subscribe to my excellent newsletter

This episode was recorded for my UK Column show.Matt Ehret discusses various topics with Jerm, focusing on the existence of aliens and the narratives surrounding them, which he refers to as ‘UFO disclosure’.He expresses scepticism about the mainstream portrayal of extraterrestrial life, suggesting that much of what is presented is junk.He delves into historical and contemporary conspiracies, including the influence of intelligence agencies and the manipulation of public perception through media and cultural narratives.The discussion also touches on the role of cults, the impact of the Cold War, and the potential for a new world religion centred around extraterrestrial beings.Matt encourages critical thinking and self-reliance in understanding these complex issues.✉️ Please subscribe to my awesome newsletter

This episode was recorded for my UK Column show.Jerm and Roman Bystrianyk chat about the long-standing debates around vaccines, especially the smallpox vaccine, questioning the dominant narrative that credits vaccines alone for eradicating disease.They suggest that improved living conditions, sanitation, and nutrition during the 19th-century health revolution played a far bigger role in reducing illness than vaccines did. In fact, there’s no evidence that vaccines had any positive net benefit.Roman’s book, Dissolving Illusions, has been influential in shifting how people see vaccination, highlighting historical data that challenges the idea of vaccines as the primary saviour of public health . The conversation touches on how public perception can take on a cult-like fervour, often ignoring complex factors in favour of simplistic stories.They stress that how data is presented shapes beliefs, and that lifestyle choices are crucial to preventing disease.Ultimately, they argue for greater awareness and education to help people look beyond mainstream claims and think critically about health.✉️ Subscribe to my excellent newsletter

This episode was recorded a few years ago.James Fetzer, a former Marine Corps officer and philosophy professor who founded Scholars for 9/11 Truth, argues that the official 9/11 story is fundamentally wrong. His main theory is that the Twin Towers weren't brought down by plane crashes and fires, but were actually destroyed using mini or micro nuclear devices placed in the buildings' core columns. He reckons these nuclear weapons had "dialable radii" and were directed upward to blow the towers apart from the top down, creating the appearance of a collapse whilst actually converting the buildings into fine dust.James also argues that none of the official aircraft actually crashed on 9/11 - no planes hit the towers, the Pentagon, or crashed in Pennsylvania. What sets him apart from other 9/11 researchers is that he doesn't just focus on how the buildings were destroyed, but also insists on addressing who was responsible and why it happened. ✉️ Please subscribe to my addictive newsletter💸 Send a donation to thank me for my hard work

This episode was recorded for my UK Column show.Larry Sanger co-founded Wikipedia and recommends against using it, due to it being ruined by central intelligence agencies, corporate interests, and wokeness.➡️ Show notes✉️ Subscribe to my excellent newsletter

This episode was recorded for my UK Column show.Kenneth McCarthy, whose main focus is the health system, discusses his book 'Diabolical Errors', highlighting the deep flaws in modern medicine.He draws historical parallels between the AIDS and COVID pandemics, suggesting that both were shaped by flawed narratives and systemic failures. During COVID, he notes, dangerous hospital practices emerged, driven by financial incentives, and many patients were harmed as a result.He argues that medical education in the US is heavily influenced by pharmaceutical interests, and that the medical system has been increasingly corrupted since the 19th century.The title 'Diabolical Errors' reflects how harmful practices persist unchecked, hidden within the 'black box' of modern medicine, keeping patients in the dark.Ken stresses the importance of returning to observational medicine, urging greater scepticism towards current protocols to achieve better health outcomes.➡️ Ken's book can found at Amazon✉️ Subscribe to my very addictive newsletter

This episode was recorded in 2024, but I am reposting it because Scott died yesterday.I wrote a short blog post about him, and re-uploaded the video episode, which you can read and watch here.✉️ Also, please subscribe to my newsletter.