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This week on Middle Theory, the Sentinels return for 2018 to examine issues that include gas pumping laws, marijuana legalization, and the explosive release of the book "Fire and Fury" on Trump's first year in office. HELLO. This week on Middle Theory, we get back in the saddle after taking a break for the Holidays, and catch up on everything that happened in the world (which, remarkably, has continued spinning after the trials of the year 2017 A.D.), including revelations that President Trump threatened to have a good idea back in October, only to be reined in and put back on Twitter by someone in his own administration. Meanwhile, in the “news that never seems to end” category, we discuss the new FBI investigation into The Clinton Foundation. The big story is the ongoing controversy around Michael Wolff’s new book Fire and Fury and the political, media, and the adversarial fallout that the Trump administration and Breitbart founder Steve Bannon are experiencing because of it. While President Trump has bravely stepped up to the plate in the aftermath of this to reassure the world of his mental stability, there are some who seem to place less confidence in his tweets. Before getting to the MID, we cover a number of other topics including Oregon’s new Self Serve gas station allowances, which may end up causing complete societal collapse if early reactions to the news are any indication. We then spend time discussing Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his possible political motivations for rolling back President Obama’s non-interference memos that stopped federal intervention within States that loosened the legal grip on marijuana. Is it a clever political move to shore up support on the conservative right in the wake of further destabilization in the White House? Or is it because someone with great power and influence in the American legal system actually believes that smoking a joint will bring a teenager through the gateway into Skid Row and start shooting heroin into his eyeball? Time will be the judge of this. We wrap up the episode by confirming that yes, your smartphone is indeed spying on you, according to Alphonso CEO Ashish Chordia, who admits that his company has produced over 1,000 apps that record and transmit audio from smartphone microphones in order to provide targeted advertising to users. The final words are reserved for Oprah Winfrey, the one-time proposed running mate of President Trump, and now potential opponent for the 2020 race. Her stump speech at the Golden Globes seemed to be a warning shot of her political intentions, but will she end up having to explain away her association with serial sex abuser Harvey Weinstein? Special thanks to those who supported Middle Theory over the Holiday break: Peter Yarnold Jon Haskins (MoMS) Sean O’Neil Erik Ward Daniel Baumberger Betty June Emilio Villalpando (EMILIOOO) Grimerica Jennie Vongvith Mark Hankins II John Jolly If you would like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program:

This week on Middle Theory, we begin to wind down 2017 as we look at some of the top conspiracy theories of the year. Following the surprising (or maybe not so surprising) loss of Roy Moore in Alabama's Senate election, we take time to examine a number of soundbites that detail some dirty tricks that were underway in the southern state. For instance, some voters reported receiving phone calls from a phony Washington Post reporter claiming to be offering money to women willing to pose as Roy Moore accusers. Elsewhere, CNN hosted a panel discussion in which a number of interesting views of Trump voters who don't support Moore are compared and contrasted. We then turn our attention to the subject of the recent Net Neutrality vote, and how this landmark decision may greatly change the playing field for web-based companies and web providers alike. Finally, we turn our attention to the discussion of a number of conspiracy theories and other controversial stories that have been in the headlines over the last year, which include ridiculous claims of the "Flat Earth" movement, the Las Vegas shooting, and a recent bombshell report on UFOs by the New York Times. Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Steven Walker Grimsteak  Arif Akhtar  If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: California Health Officials Release Guidelines To Avoid Cellphone Radiation The end of net neutrality: What it all means Google hires 10,000 employees to help review youtube content Roy Moore doesn’t concede Alabama Senate Race Los Angeles Times, other news outlets file lawsuits to obtain Las Vegas shooting records 'Geostorm' Hurricane Conspiracy Theory Claims the U.S. Government controls the weather Collusion: How Russia Helped Trump Win the White House by Luke Harding AUDIO: Jamie Bartlett: What Goes On In The Secrecy Of The Dark Web?

This week, we discuss the recent decision by President Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which has been met with controversy and debate by the international community. As the Christmas season ensues, we begin with a discussion of holiday decor, before we dive into the news, which includes discussion about Corey Feldman's 1993 audio files shared with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, where he named the alleged sexual predators that accosted him. The files, now finally recovered, are purportedly in the hands of the Los Angeles Police Department... we also touch on a new report released about the Charlottesville protests earlier this year, and a tragic police shooting that went horribly wrong. The big story this week, however, has to do with "The New Jerusalem"... and President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which has caused a storm of controversy within the international community. Will the longer lasting repercussions of this be as dangerous as many are reporting, or will it be comparable to Ronald Reagan famously asking Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall"? Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Rick Dale Stephen Marlow Brett Giles Betty June Farkas  Mark Stephan Daniel Baumberger If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: Report on Charlottesville police response finds police chief told officers to stand down and allow violence Rep. Black Farenthold (R-Texas) used $84,000 from Office of Compliance account to settle sexual harassment suit with former staffer Residents of Irish village complain that fumes from nearby Viagra plant have men and dogs walking around with boners Corey Feldman's 1993 audio files naming alleged sexual predators found by Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Brian Ross suspended by ABC for false reporting on Trump collusion It Is Now an Obstruction Investigation Trump rolls the dice on Jerusalem

This week on Middle Theory, in an ongoing "purge" of sexual offenders within the media and entertainment industry, allegations against anchor Matt Lauer and radio host Garrison Keillor take center stage. On this week's edition of the program, we discuss everything from the new Netflix series, "The Punisher," and the social commentary appended to it, to recent concerns following a Mac OS update, and what science has to say about men with beards (in these concerning times, a little humor is necessary, we think). Then turning our attention to North Korea and the recent launch of an advanced missile by the rogue nation, we look at this, as well as reports of defectors, and one of the most widely publicized (and sad) instances of escape from the country in recent memory. We then turn our attention to the allegations against Lauer and Keillor, as well as other names in media and entertainment. Looking back in time, renewed interest in similar allegations against Geraldo Rivera has been fueled by a controversial interview between Barbara Walters and Bette Midler from years ago. We also hear about an assault victim--and her attacker--who have co-authored a book and given TED talks about the myths and realities of sex assault. Finally, new FBI documents tell of interesting new details pertaining to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and the motives of shooter Adam Lanza. Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Emilio Mark Hankins II Jennie Vongvith  Grimerica If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: SCIENCE: Men with Beards are more likely to be sexist Booms shake Arizona… underground tunnelling, or something else? ProPublica creates first interactive map showing all military cleanup sites in America NoKo’s new Hwasong-15 ICBM, photos and analysis Nikki Haley warns the UN that NoKo will be utterly destroyed if war ensues Oh for God’s sake, not again… Matt Lauer now fired for alleged sexual misconduct But wait, there’s more! Garrison Keillor fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of inappropriate behavior A woman approached The WaPo with a dramatic — and false — tale about Roy Moore. She appears to be part of undercover sting operation. Teddy Davis, senior producer for Jake Tapper’s State of the Union, fired by CNN for sexual harassment Bette Midler tells Barbara Walters in 1991 that Geraldo Rivera and his producer sexually assaulted her (Youtube) Geraldo admonished for passive defense of Matt Lauer, Bette Midler comes up Russell Simmons steps down from companies in wake of last week’s report of sexually assaulting Jenny Lumet with Brett Ratner A rape survivor and the man who assaulted her talk Weinstein, #metoo and even redemption Police were tipped off to Adam Lanza’s plans to carry out elementary school shooting four years before Sandy Hook

This week on Middle Theory, we celebrate Thanksgiving with a retrospective on the holiday, it's history, controversies, and why some once called it "Franksgiving." The holidays have finally rolled around... and here at Middle Theory, we're keeping an eye on the news, as well as what's been happening in the world abroad. Stories the SENTINELS here in the middle ground have been following include a missing Argentinian Submarine, as well as the death of the infamous cult leader, Charles Manson, and the banning of YouTube channels featuring crazy, creepy, or exploitative content (some of which have made millions in ad revenue over the years). Then turning our attention to the holiday at hand, how much of what we celebrate at Thanksgiving is really based on the true story of the occasion? We look at several aspects, from the pilgrims and their interactions with Native Americans, to the ways that corporate America helped shape the holiday in recent years, and much more on this special holiday edition of Middle Theory. Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Tom Romme John Jolly If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: 8000 Year Old Rock Art Is First Ever Depiction of Dogs—And Humans Had Them on Leashes What's going on with this Argentinian submarine? Signal detected from missing submarine Charles Manson, cult leader and murder-rampage mastermind who terrified nation, dies at 83 YouTube bans the creepy and weird kid channel 'Toy Freaks' Senate Votes To Make Sure You Can’t Sue Your Bank Or Credit Card Companies Kenneth Davis tells the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts the truth about Thanksgiving

This week on Middle Theory, we discuss the ongoing "system purge" that continues in the wake of the Weinstein scandal, with the controversy shifting to the world of politics. Roy Moore has become one of the most controversial characters in American politics, with a contentious Senate race that is rife with allegations of sexual misconduct. Meanwhile, new allegations have similarly arisen in relation to Senator Al Franken, as well as Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallonne, in relation to existing charges dating all the way back to 1986. The result has been a continued "system purge" with the revelation of numerous accounts of alleged misconduct among members of Hollowood and government. What will be the outcome of such widespread shift toward vocal awareness of these long "hidden" issues in society? Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Gabriel Ewald  Mark Stephan Raymond Gallacher Jon Haskins GRIMSTEAK If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: Unexplained radiation cloud detected over Europe traced to Russia, Kazakhstan Mystery shrouds Leonardo da Vinci painting that smashed records at auction Russia offers “proof” of US helping ISIS… in footage from 2015 video game Boeing 757 Testing Shows Airplanes Vulnerable to Hacking, DHS Says Airliners And F-15s Involved In Bizarre Encounter With Mystery Aircraft Over Oregon AUDIO: Flight Recordings Detail Pilots in Pursuit of Oregon "UFO" Paradise Papers leak reveals secrets of the world elite's hidden wealth Is There a Serial Killer on the Loose in Florida? 'I was terrified' says Roy Moore accuser Roy Moore accuser: I got him banned from the mall New Roy Moore accuser: 'He didn't pinch it; he grabbed it' Suspicious Account Behind Viral Roy Moore Conspiracy Theory Deletes All of Its Tweets

With Donald Trump's new nomination of Jerome Powell as head of the "The Fed" (The Federal Reserve, that is), we examine the history of America's Central Bank, and its constitutional implications. In addition to the recent release of long-classified JFK assassination files, a trove of files pertaining to the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound have now surfaced as well, which detail some rather esoteric literature the terrorist leader had been reading. In fact, many English language books in his possession included what can be identified as 9/11 "truther" books, in addition to the similarly themed film "Loose Change." Why had Bin Laden shown such interest in conspiracy literature pertaining to the 9/11 attacks, of which he had been determined to be the mastermind? We also take time to acknowledge the recent horrible terror incident in New York, involving the  apparently radicalized immigrant who used a large truck to claim the lives of several individuals as he drove through a park. The attack came as a surprise to both the wife, and sister, of the attacker, the latter of whom had spoken to him only one day earlier. We then turn our attention to the nomination by President Trump of Jerome Powell for the head position with the Federal Reserve. We take time to look at the history of America's Central Bank, and its constitutional implications. We also take time to discuss some of the conspiratorial insinuations about the Fed, made by authors like G. Edward Griffin in his popular book, "The Creature From Jekyll Island." Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Sean O’Neal  Mark Brady Betty June Rick Dale Emilio Villalpando Daniel Baumberger Grimerica If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: Man comes forward to describe alleged sexual relationship he had with Kevin Spacey CIA Releases Nearly 470,000 Additional Files Recovered in May 2011 Raid on Usama Bin Ladin's Compound Bin Laden files back up US claims on Iran ties to al-Qaida The 42 Weirdest Movies on Osama bin Laden's Computer: He Watched a 9-11 Truther Video Osama Bin Laden Had 'Loose Change,' a 9/11 Conspiracy Theory Documentary, in His Secret Compound Bin Laden's Bookshelf - Office of the Director of National Intelligence Trump nominates Jerome Powell for Federal Reserve chair What does the Fed chair do, anyway? Too Bad Yellen Isn't Staying; We'll Miss Her Federal Reserve System: America's Central Bank The History of Central Banks in America Story Behind ‘The Creature From Jekyll Island,’ the Anti-Fed Conspiracy Theory Bible

This week on Middle Theory… the “big day” has come and gone, involving the scheduled release of a trove of secret files relating to the JFK assassination in 1963. Granted, what actually made it before the public so far is only a portion of the total files in the collection, following news late yesterday that President Donald Trump, after Tweeting that the files would all be released, seemingly gave in to requests from the CIA and FBI for an additional six months to redact portions of the existing files. Esquire reported of the move that, “It appears that the president acquiesced to a demand by the spooks to hold some documents back. This is stupid and outrageous. This deadline has been out there since the Clinton administration. It is not paranoid in the least to wonder what they’re hiding now.” Hence, for the last few days, journalists and researchers around the world have been pouring over the files, which relate new details about the JFK assassination. Long kept from public view, these files--as many had hoped--do appear to offer some new details about one of the darkest days in American history. On this edition of the program, we will examine some of the most compelling new threads that have appeared so far, with the expectation that in weeks to come, additional details will be forthcoming. Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Sean O’Neal  Mark Hankins II  Steve Edwards  Jennie Vongvith If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: How to Read the JFK Assassination Files Trump delays release of hundreds of remaining JFK assassination documents, bowing to national security concerns Transcript from Rockefeller Commission has panel asking former CIA director Richard Helms if Oswald was a CIA agent. Answer redacted Document shows CIA/FBI gathering intel on right wing group talking about JFK conspiracies in 1964 Protective Research file on Homer Echevarria, anti-Castro activist who allegedly told informant on 11/21/63, “... after we (or they) take care of Kennedy…” The wildest JFK files released so far, according to the WashPo JFK Assassination Records Processing Project INTERESTING: Will the JFK files tell us more about Lee Oswald’s call to Raleigh? INTERESTING… IF TRUE: Spoon-bending spook? Uri Geller claims to have investigated the JFK assassination for the CIA

This week on Middle Theory, former presidents (and presidential candidates) are speaking out against Donald Trump... the latest in a long succession of contests to "Trumpism." We begin with discussion that includes updates on the sordid Harvey Weinstein situation, with continuing allegations of misconduct surfacing, in addition to a look at the broader issue of human trafficking in America, and other parts of the world; it is arguably one of the greatest problems existing in the world today, and yet, one that so many are willing to turn a blind eye toward. Later in the program, we also hear what the latest from former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama say about Donald Trump, along with Senator John McCain's assertions about "half-baked nationalism" under the current administration. Finally, we also review the bizarre interview featuring security guard Jesus Campos on the Ellen show, and the controversy it has managed to arouse. Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Jon Jolly If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, WEINSTEIN, hanging out with Bill Clinton, watching football in the old days Las Vegas Shooting Conspiracy Theories Now Include the Illuminati and Antifa Former Pussycat Dolls member goes off on Twitter, calls it a prostitution ring run by Hollywood record execs Jesus Campos disappears for four days, resurfaces on Ellen Degeneres show today (Wednesday), in an interview recorded yesterday (Tuesday) Mandalay Bay owner apparently insisted that Campos only appear on Ellen, because the questions are softball there. Did not want Campos changing his story under pressure Barbara Walters telling Corey Feldman that he’s ruining an entire industry on The View, when Corey is talking about Hollywood pedophelia Tweet asks how women would live differently if men had a 9 PM curfew Protester hugs Nazi outside Richard Spencer talk, asks 'Why do you hate me?' Teen girl in San Diego rescued during FBI's cross-country crackdown on child sex trafficking Obama and Bush deliver calls to action against Trumpism 'Our Democracy Is At Stake,' Obama Says Of Virginia Race For Governor George W. Bush: Bigotry, white supremacy are “blasphemy” against American creed “Half Baked Nationalism”: McCain's full speech at Liberty Medal ceremony

This week on Middle Theory, we look at the appalling allegations of sexual misconduct recently alleged against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. But first, Micah tells us about a harrowing experience he recently had, involving a bomb threat at an airport. We also look at the latest in the ongoing affair of Julian Assange, and recent developments in the Imran Awan trial. And of course, Harvey Weinstein has become the latest scumbag to be revealed in Hollywood for his abuse of women. We look at all the developments, details, and implications of the accusers, among them Rose McGowan, who claims her Twitter account was suspended for speaking out against Weinstein. Special thanks goes out to those who sent along donations to the program this week:  Emilio Villalpando Mark Stephan Rick Dale (PoPR) HASKINS (MoMS) If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: The airport bomber from last week you never heard about Complaint: Airport bomb suspect wanted 'to fight a war on US soil' Assange has “absolute proof” of who gave him the DNC emails Some weird info has surfaced about the Imran Awan trial From Aggressive Overtures to Sexual Assault: Harvey Weinstein's Accusers Tell Their Stories Reporter at NYT tried to break Weinstein story in 2004 but pressure from Matt Damon and Russell Crowe, among others, seemingly coerced editors into burying story Weinstein Company Was Aware of Payoffs in 2015 Weinstein controversy deepens as Democratic Party linked to scandal Why are the Clintons and Obamas staying silent about Weinstein, when the rest of the DNC has denounced him? Hillary Clinton 'appalled' by Weinstein allegations, will donate his contributions Harvey Weinstein Scandal: 9 Things We Still Don’t Know Rose McGowan’s Twitter account suspended after criticism of Weinstein