The Unfettered Speech Podcast

Imagine watching the gate swing open after decades of being told the path was closed. That’s what the information landscape feels like right now, and Glenn Greenwald joins us to chart how it happened—and why the old guard is scrambling to bolt it shut again. We trace the journey from early blogging to studio‑grade independent shows that rival cable news, and we dig into the power struggle over who...

A senator’s seat opens, the phones are tapped, and a single line—“this is fucking golden”—becomes the headline that swallows the story. We sit down with former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to unpack the wiretaps, the legal standards around campaign contributions, and the policy trade he says prosecutors stopped at dawn: appoint Lisa Madigan in exchange for expanded healthcare and a statewide...

Your grocery bill isn’t just a headache—it’s a signal. We sit down with financial analyst and entrepreneur Matt Smith to unpack a hard truth: the U.S. debt load is on a parabolic path, and the most likely political solution is to inflate it away. What does that mean for the dollar, your wages, and the value of your savings? We connect the dots between gold’s surge, stable coins as policy tools, an...

A Marine-turned-diplomat who walked away on principle, Matt Hoh joins us to pull apart two decades of war, myth, and money. He takes us inside the Iraq “surge,” arguing it wasn’t counterinsurgency wizardry but a political settlement that finally addressed Sunni grievances and severed ties with al‑Qaeda. Then he maps the pivot to Afghanistan, showing how institutional pride, careerism, and a flood...

Europe keeps choosing spectacle over strategy, and the bill is coming due. We sit down with Alex Christoforou of The Duran to unpack how a string of elite decisions—seizing Nexperia, betting on shock-and-awe sanctions, flirting with Tomahawk escalation—has triggered supply chain chaos, legal landmines, and a deeper crisis of public trust. What looks bold on a podium often unravels in the real worl...

Peace rarely arrives with a parade. We invited Robert Scheer—journalist, editor, and stubbornly independent voice for six decades—to help us make sense of the Gaza ceasefire and the forces that could make it stick or snap. He doesn’t sugarcoat the damage: an occupation born in 1967 hardened into a moral cul‑de‑sac, and Netanyahu’s bid to silence Palestinian agency shattered global patience. Yet Sc...

What if the loudest “experts” on foreign policy are funded by the very industries that profit from endless war? We sit down with Kelley Vlahos, Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute and Editorial Director at Responsible Statecraft, to trace the money, status, and narratives that keep Washington on a permanent war footing—and the practical ways to push back. Kelley takes us inside the Quincy origi...

Dave DeCamp, News Editor at Antiwar.com and host of the Antiwar News podcast, takes us behind the carefully constructed narratives that drive American foreign policy and perpetuate endless wars across the globe. What begins as Dave's personal journey from maritime worker to anti-war journalist unveils the profound disconnect between mainstream media coverage and the brutal reality of U.S.-back...

What happens when a society refuses to entertain alternative perspectives on war? Glenn Diesen, a Norwegian professor of international relations, has experienced this firsthand as he faces relentless attacks for advocating diplomatic solutions to the Ukraine conflict. The war in Ukraine has exposed deep fractures in how Western democracies handle dissent. While Norway's entire parliament and m...

What happens when one of America's most respected judicial minds breaks free from mainstream media constraints? Judge Andrew Napolitano's journey from Fox News analyst to independent media powerhouse reveals the startling limitations of corporate news and the hunger for authentic discourse in America today. With remarkable candor, Judge Napolitano shares how his "Judging Freedom" p...

Anti-war activist Scott Horton pulls back the curtain on how America got locked into its cycle of endless wars—and the political shifts that made it possible. He shares his own political awakening during the first Gulf War, then connects the dots through decades of U.S. militarism that still define our foreign policy today. With sharp insight, Horton shows how both major parties have played a role...

What happens when one of America’s boldest investigative journalists pulls back the curtain on what he calls “one of the most propagandized societies in human history”? On this episode of the Unfettered Speech podcast, Max Blumenthal joins us to talk about what he witnessed firsthand while living in Israel to research his groundbreaking book Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel. Blumenthal...

EP:9 - [GUEST] James Howard Kunstler - The Fabric of America Is Coming Apart American society is unraveling — and we can’t even agree on what’s happening, let alone why. In this thought-provoking interview, Patrick Sullivan and Luis Diaz-Perez sit down with acclaimed author and social critic James Howard Kunstler to dissect the collapse of our shared cultural reality. From Russiagate to COVID, ele...

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, is more than just a pioneer of chunky, funky flavors — he’s also a bold activist and outspoken advocate for peace, justice, and democracy. Since launching Ben & Jerry’s in 1978 with his childhood friend Jerry Greenfield, Ben has combined business with purpose, challenging corporate norms and championing progressive causes through the company’s missio...

EP:7 - [GUEST] Nick Cruse : From Car Salesman to Revolutionary Voice What happens when a car salesman with a sharp eye for exploitation becomes one of America’s most uncompromising independent journalists? Nick Cruse, founder of the Revolutionary Blackout Network, takes us on his extraordinary journey from Kansas City car lots to becoming a fierce and unapologetic voice in independent media. Cruse...

EP:6 - [GUEST] - Ray McGovern - Inside the CIA: A Truth-Telling Journey Ray McGovern takes us behind the closed doors of America's most secretive agency in a conversation that unravels decades of intelligence service from an insider's perspective. As a former CIA analyst who prepared daily briefings for five U.S. presidents, McGovern illuminates the structural flaws within the intelligence...

When Jenin Younes saw government censorship machinery ramping up during the pandemic, she knew she had to act. Once an appellate public defender with "leftish" leanings, Younes witnessed firsthand how questioning lockdown policies transformed her from a respected legal professional into someone whose views were suddenly considered dangerous. Her journey took an unexpected turn when an essa...

Free speech stands as the indispensable cornerstone of democracy, yet across Europe, this fundamental right faces unprecedented challenges. British political analyst Alexander Mercouris joins us to unravel the alarming patterns of censorship and democratic backsliding sweeping the continent. Drawing from his extensive experience as co-host of The Duran, Mercouris takes us behind the headlines to e...

Ralph Nader delivers a powerful wake-up call about the state of American democracy while offering a surprisingly hopeful path forward. The renowned consumer advocate and political activist doesn't mince words about our current predicament: corporate interests have captured Congress, disconnecting our representatives from the will of the people. Yet his message isn't one of despair, but of...

What makes a journalist brave enough to challenge the narratives that power uses to justify war? Aaron Maté, our very first guest, exemplifies this rare courage as he breaks down how propaganda manufactures consent for military action around the world. Aaron takes us through the current situation in Gaza, where Netanyahu's government continues its starvation siege with full U.S. support after...

Freedom of speech is under unprecedented attack. From algorithmic suppression to outright censorship, authentic voices face mounting barriers to reaching audiences with information that challenges powerful interests. That's why Integrity Media has launched the Unfettered Speech Podcast. Meet the hosts of Unfettered Speech, Patrick Sullivan & Leonard Goodman. Our journey begins with persona...