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The Iran deal is getting the hard sell this week from both sides, and we’ll cut through all the hype and discuss the real issues with the nuke deal & what our best alternatives are. Another Cyber attack, this time on the pentagon is behind pinned on Russia & we cover a few moments of the first 2016 debate. Plus an update on all those rebels the US has trained in Syria, Hillary turns in her email s...

A leak from the top of the Obama Administration forecasts the US’s intentions to strike back at China after the recent OPM hack. We’ll share what we know so far. Germany is cracking down on reports that cover intelligence leaks, and we debunk the big cyber scares of the week. Plus a snapshot at some of the economies around the world, new “calls” for lone wolf attacks, and an update on the 2016 rac...

We run down the latest events around the world, focus on a few domestic issues & then use the final days before the first Republican debate to take a snapshot of the clown show known as the 2016 run. Plus just how much money the CIA blew trying to cover up the torture report & much more! Support Unfilter

It’s another historic week documented by the Unfilter show. The Obama administration signs an “executive agreement” with Iran, but we ask what the limitations of an “executive agreement” are, and what the downsides to the deal might be. Plus the head of the FBI pushes to crack encryption, and track ISIS via twitter, the OPM hack is even worse than previously reported, and an updates on the NSA. Su...

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Dire warnings of a holiday attack this weekend, your Unfilter show gets to the bottom of this week’s latest scare! The NSA’s vacuums are back to full, we’ll explain why, Russia turns off the gas, the Supreme court makes their big decision & we’re tracking the latest claimed threats from ISIS. Plus IRS emails recovered, the situation in Greece, some Red Book follow up & more! Support Unfilter

A massive breach of the Federal Government's employment record has exposed millions of confidential details & the scope of the breach keeps expanding as the story develops. Plus a look at what really scares us about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, we’ll bust the attempted takedown of Edward Snowden over the weekend, the claims Russia and China cracked his encrypted documents, an update on ISIS in A...

Over the weekend the media blew the doors off the Cyber propaganda, cranking up the fear machine over ISIS radicalization via one tweet at a time. We’ll give you our analysis on the larger motive behind this media blitz. Plus the new plan to fight ISIS that’s just like the old plan, the details on that big gov data breach & a high-note that might inspire your next big idea! Support Unfilter

NSA Metadata collection provisions of the Patriot Act were suspended this weekend, followed by a nasty political battle. We examine where things stand now, the new powers granted to the NSA, who came down on which side & more! Support Unfilter

The media is sure the “strategy” against ISIS has failed & the time has come for boots on the ground in Iraq again, but the real game is a much longer player & the intention is to sell the American public on arming more militants. We’ll break it down. The Senate fails to reform NSA spying & the Patriot Act is set to expire this Sunday. We’ll explain where things are at & why regardless of anything...

The Pentagon has released 100s of files from the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound & we dig through some of the more interesting items. As we record Rand Paul has launched another filibuster -- this time over the National Security Agency's controversial bulk collection program, we check in on his status. Plus a follow up to recent dramatic developments in Libya, Iraq & more. Support Unfilter

Seymour M. Hersh is out with his version of how Osama bin Laden was killed, which refutes many aspects of the official story. We’ll poke at the aspects of his reports that might be true & those that might be false. Plus a look at the NSA’s loudest defenders, a new Cyber threat & the real problem ABC has with covering the Clintons. Support Unfilter

Home grown terrorists strike in Texas, and “ISIS” is claiming responsibility. We break this story down and poke at the obvious & rather subtle flaws. Plus a Stingray breakthrough, the NSA’s Big Data problem, a look at the unlikeliest for 2016 & much more! Support Unfilter

With the lead up to LinuxFest Northwest Chris takes a moment to reflect on the kick off of the 2016 horse races. Congress gets involved with Iran, Putin has missiles for sale & a Cyberwar take-down you have to hear to believe. Support Unfilter

We review and discuss the most important bits from Edward Snowden’s Interview on John Oliver's Last Week Tonight program. Plus an update on the situation in Yemen & the US’s increasing involvement. Russia hacks the White House but the White House won’t confirm & a high note worth millions. Support Unfilter

Up against the clock six world powers are attempting to secure a historic deal with Iran. Whats this deal exactly about & what is at stake? Is there really a last minute big issue holding everything up? We’ll break it all down. Plus Obama’s executive action against cyber attacks & we dig deep into the government corruption file this week. Support Unfilter

Is the ISIS Cyber Division responsible for a spree of hack attacks across America? We’ll review the smattering of defacements throughout the week linked to ISIS. An Obama administration official leaks Israel's spying, Iran talks heats up & Ted Cruz lies through his teeth on air. Support Unfilter

Where in the world has Vlad been? After more than a week of silence, Russia’s president has broken his silence in a big way that could shape the future of the Arctic forever. Plus a quick ISIS update, how Oil explains it all, some feedback & a lot more! Support Unfilter

Forty-seven Senate Republicans may have broken the law this week. We’ll look at the surprising move the made against the Obama administration. Hillary Clinton's email scandal continues develop & we’ll look at the pressure she’s getting from top Democrats. Plus a high note you won’t want to miss, an ISIS Update, cracking iPhones & much more! Support Unfilter

Hillary Clinton’s latest email scandal sheds a terrifying light on the data security practices of top US officials, how they act above the law, and is likely to kick off a long series of political battles. The latest ISIS propaganda, Snowden wants to come home, recent Net Neutrality developments & much more! Support Unfilter

We challenge the premise behind the ISIS beheading videos & look at the possible reasons western governments are using these videos are a pretext for war. Why Egyptian jets are bombing in Libya & the US puts weaponized drones up for sale. Plus the major “cyber heist” that’s making news & a lot more! Support Unfilter

It’s amazing to watch the mainstream media eat one of their own alive. This week, we’ll deep dive into the lies that have driven Brian Williams off camera & we’ll discuss the long-term ISIS narrative that has been slowly building to an apex. Support Unfilter

After sliding for weeks, the price of oil has started to rise again. We’ll look at the real market force that’s setting the price, how long it will stay down & chat about some of the more interesting theories. It’s a fascinating behind the scenes look at something that impacts your everyday life. Plus we discuss the big boost Net Neutrality got this week, and the pending debate, why the ISIS fear...

Yemen instability reveals limits of U.S. counterterrorism strategy & the warhawks are calling for boots on the ground. We report on the entire mess. Plus the conflict in Ukraine heats back up, with leaked videos reportedly showing American’s in the field. Then the ISIS videos get debunked by a “Fox expert”, a new kind of High-Note & more! Support Unfilter

Obama gives his sixth state of the Union, we fact check in real time & listen for key issues like Cyber security. It’s a once a year special edition of the Unfilter show, we throw out the playbook! Support Unfilter