What is the U.S.'s interest in Venezuela, and why should you care?

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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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In today's mini episode, Thomas braves the unmedicated pain of a broken toe to highlight three issues among the present mediascape muddle. Which are more distraction than crisis?

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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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Thomas and Joel broadly describe voter suppression and discuss some of the methods that have been employed in Texas.

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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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In this episode Thomas and Joel briefly discuss the history and operation of the American Israeli Political Action Committee.

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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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In this episode (recorded 10/20) Thomas and Joel briefly discuss the history of mass protest in America including the recent No Kings protest.

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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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In this episode (recorded October 13th) Thomas and Joel discuss recent protests at the ICE facility in Portland, OR.

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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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In this mini-episode Thomas and Joel discuss the recent reveal of clandestine CIA operations in Venezuela.

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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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The price of living goes up, while wages remain the same. All the while, the quality of services and entertainment decreases. What's a person to do? Thomas and Joel provide advice and commentary.

In this episode Thomas and Joel discuss two current events - the government's failure to pass a budget and Secretary Hegseth's recent meeting with flag officers of every branch of the military. 

An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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Russian drones and MiGs, oh my! On today's episode Thomas and Joel discuss the political motivations for the recent pattern of incursions into European nations' airspace.

An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects.

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