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By Matt Lech

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Informationer episodes:

12.29.2017
22 - JFK To General: "Well This Is Obviously A Fuck-Up"
Contains two calls, placed by JFK in succession: 1: Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They discuss the purchase of furniture at Otis...
08.15.2017
21 - LBJ and George Smathers On Goldwater and Medicare, August '64
Telephone conversation between LBJ and George Smathers, 8/1/1964, 11:00AM. Discussing Barry Goldwater's economic policies as antithetical to the "democratic type philosophy of economics" that made Americans (and America's business leaders) prosperous. Smathers, a Florida Senator known for anti-communism, strategizes with...
06.03.2017
20 - LBJ, Advisors Discuss Whether to Make Public Nixon's Treason
Noon on Monday, November 4, 1968. Eve of the 1968 election. LBJ at his ranch, discusses with top advisers, Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Clark M. Clifford, how to respond to continued interference in Vietnam War...
11.07.2016
19 - Election 2016 and the Great FBI Nutjob Mutiny
'Former Justice Department prosecutor: James Comey’s October surprise is “indefensible”' Vox "HAS THE F.B.I. GONE FULL BREITBART?" Vanity Fair A definitive debunking in tweet form of Hillary email bullshit by T. R. Ramachandran (@yottapoint) "More Surprises: FBI Releases Files On Bill Clinton's Pardon...
10.04.2016
2 - Main Street by Sinclair Lewis (Literary Hangover)
The second Literary Hangover! Recorded in spring 2016, Kara, Alex, Tyler, and I discuss Sinclair Lewis' novel Main Street, about a reform-minded woman in early 20th century small-town Minnesota. We reflect on the book as four midwestern transplants ourselves. Sinclair...
04.22.2016
18 - Nixon and Kissinger, April Showers
Nixon and Kissinger push Admiral Moorer to increase bombing missions, growing impatient with mission cancellations blamed on bad weather. White House telephone tapes, April 3-5, 1972. Songs: "Weather Storm" by Massive Attack and "Close Harmony" by Tom Furse. Full Nixon tapes...
02.21.2016
1 - 1984 by George Orwell (Literary Hangover)
Hitchens: Orwell's list: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/2002/09/26/orwells-list/ Timothy Garton Ash had a good article on the same: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/2003/09/25/orwells-list/ Here's some other reviews Isaac Asimov http://www.newworker.org/ncptrory/1984.htm Aldous Huxley http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/03/1984-v-brave-new-world.html
11.21.2015
17b - Nixon and the Pentagon Papers
On Saturday, June 12th, 1972, President Nixon enjoyed one of his happiest days in the White House, celebrating the wedding of his daughter Tricia in the Rose Garden. A little after noon the following day, he received a call from his deputy National...
10.10.2015
17 - Timebombs
Beck - “Timebomb” feat. A very concerned Glenn Beck. McCarthy withdraws amidst rumors. Ben Carson tells a weird lie. Nixon’s “Last Press Conference” featuring “Shout” by Tears for Fears. Aphex Twin - "6 fly beats"
10.01.2015
16 - 2nd GOP Debate Capsule
The Rakes - "Open Book" White House Tape conversations between Richard Nixon and White House Counsel John Dean as they determine how to respond a request for Nixon to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings following his nomination of L....
09.10.2015
15c - Nixon & Kissinger, Dealing with the Soviets
Nixon tape conversation 41-43 Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger June 22, 1973 1:51 p.m. Song: Bloc Party, “The Pioneers (M83 Remix)” Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev was stateside from June 18-24 in 1973 for meetings with President Nixon. Brezhnev’s visit occurred a month after the Watergate...
08.27.2015
15b - Nixon on the Age of Violence
Episode 15b - Age of Violence (Kids With Guns) Nixon Tapes - 5/16/72 (131a) From Camp David, President Nixon calls Special Council (later convicted felon, later still born-again Evangelist) Chuck Colson to talk about the PR response to the shooting of George...
08.25.2015
15 - Bobby and Bernie
Episode 15 - Bobby and Bernie AJ and Matt talk briefly about how history tends to out and comment on Bernie’s South Carolina speech on August 21st. The opening song is “Wrong Time Wrong Planet” by Does It Offend You, Yeah? mixed...
07.24.2015
14 - Ode to a Grecian Earner
AJ returns from Greece. Interfluidity on Greece. Piketty on Germany. Episode playlist. Nixon with Bill Rogers and Hobart Lewis, April 30, 1973.
07.04.2015
13b - Cornel West|er (Cornel West v Kanye West)
More talking in a week or so. In the meantime: Audio is a Cornel West speech at The Nation Institute on May Day '95. https://youtu.be/iNlSnSDfsT4?t=1h21m44s
06.14.2015
13 - Robot Economy
Informationer, Episode 13 AJ and I this week talk on Warren Buffet, Bernie Sanders, how robots are taking all the work and how to make that a good thing. The song this week, on the theme of the Iraq War, is set...
05.22.2015
12 - Seymour Hersh|er
Informationer, Episode 12 Seymour Hersh|er The Article In Question: http://www.lrb.co.uk/v37/n10/seymour-m-hersh/the-killing-of-osama-bin-laden Playlist: Tame Impale’s “Keep On Lying” v. Seymour Hersh on Democracy Now! last week on the OBL raid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3COsYaJ47o Kanye West’s “Paranoid” v Hersh in 1983 on C-Span discussing Kissinger with Brian Lamb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGKlTpzcTqU Bed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwPM7u0jvO4 Rundown: First Ten Minutes: Hersh...
05.19.2015
11 - Ed Miliband|er
Informationer, Episode 11 On the UK General Election, 2015. Playlist: Ed Miliband: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14Wy4Vh-4bM&list;=PL5iVS_UFEbj5lAZifStpmdMDbk8GM8GvD Labour documentaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5iVS_UFEbj7T0akv5_pK2gmuJMwhVHUP With extended cuts of "Don't You Want Me?" by The Human League and "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears for Fears. Beds:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_1EKF4FvhU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQfq5bAy5uU
05.04.2015
10 - Austerity Blues
Informationer, Episode Ten! Informationer’s new regular contributor AJ Williams and I discuss: Yanis Varoufakis, Greece, Europe http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21649491-immovable-yanis-varoufakis-absent-professor The concept of a Unconditional Basic Income (via Ralph Nader Radio Hour: https://overcast.fm/+Bmix3FZTE) Jeb Bush at the National Review Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lIQLWrOJPAVolunteering and not volunteering for Bernie Sanders Hillary as...
04.29.2015
9 - James Baldwin|er
James Baldwin and William F. Buckley debate whether "The American Dream is at the Expense of the American Negro." Mixed with slowed songs from Aphex Twin's "Syro." On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFeoS41xe7w The first 23 minutes contain arguments on both sides by Cambridge students. 23m45s: James...
04.17.2015
8 - The Autoclave
Episode 8 -April 17, 2015 The song this week is Radiohead’s "Backdrifts (Honeymoon is Over)" mixed with audio from April 28, 2014 press conference in Manila with President Obama and President Aquino of the Philippines. Link: https://youtu.be/FyPCc_ZBItw?t=31m2s First, Matt and Kara talk...
03.21.2015
6 - Manna in Politics
First Chris and Matt talk Russia. Background on Putin/Nemtsov/Kadyrov: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-did-putin-disappear-2015-3 Alex and Matt talk Netanyahu and the Tom Cotton letter. Chris and Matt talk about Robert Durst's foray into puppy killing. And finally, Alex, Tyler, and Matt talk about voting and not voting for Hillary and...
03.12.2015
5 - Preeminence in Space
this is informationer, episode 5. Chris and Matt get right down to business discussing the Booming Obamaconomy. Followed by: Movie Talk with Alex, Matt, Tyler, and Aaron making his first appearance, and a short cameo by Kara and her friend Erica. More from Kara in future...
03.05.2015
4 - Let's Agree To Trade Agree
This is Informationer Episode 4 Chris and I talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement being pushed by governments and corporations rimming the Pacific. It’s a complex topic, and one we’ll probably talk about every once in a while as we learn...
02.28.2015
3 - Won't Elon Now!
Matt and Chris discuss campaign finance reform, robot cars, Elon Musk, and selfies. Recorded February 20, 2015. Song: "Coles Corner" by Richard Hawley x Richard Nixon's April 30, 1973 drunk-dial to former Cheif of Staff HR Haldeman after Nixon was forced...
02.18.2015
2 - Our Forthcoming Careers in Public Service
Matt, Alex, and Tyler discuss Williamsburg magicians, joining the 27 Club, astrology, and whether public servants are wierdos or potentially us in the future. Song: Epic Last Song by Does It Offend You, Yeah? accompanied by Richard Nixon's resignation speech.
02.08.2015
1 - Rand, You Have No Faith In Medicine
Matt and Chris discuss Rand Paul and libertarianism. Recorded February 6, 2015.

What's Informationer about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Informationer episodes:

22 - JFK To General: "Well This Is Obviously A Fuck-Up"

21 - LBJ and George Smathers On Goldwater and Medicare, August '64

20 - LBJ, Advisors Discuss Whether to Make Public Nixon's Treason

19 - Election 2016 and the Great FBI Nutjob Mutiny

2 - Main Street by Sinclair Lewis (Literary Hangover)

18 - Nixon and Kissinger, April Showers

1 - 1984 by George Orwell (Literary Hangover)

17b - Nixon and the Pentagon Papers

17 - Timebombs

16 - 2nd GOP Debate Capsule

15c - Nixon & Kissinger, Dealing with the Soviets

15b - Nixon on the Age of Violence

15 - Bobby and Bernie

14 - Ode to a Grecian Earner

13b - Cornel West|er (Cornel West v Kanye West)

13 - Robot Economy

12 - Seymour Hersh|er

11 - Ed Miliband|er

10 - Austerity Blues

9 - James Baldwin|er

8 - The Autoclave

6 - Manna in Politics

5 - Preeminence in Space

4 - Let's Agree To Trade Agree

3 - Won't Elon Now!

2 - Our Forthcoming Careers in Public Service

1 - Rand, You Have No Faith In Medicine