The Shift with Doug McKenty

This episode features a conversation with openly genderqueer activist and blogger Nicky Reid. Her particular blend of left-populism provides a unique perspective that crosses the left/right divide and seeks to unify all political groups under the rubric of decentralization of power. The discussion includes a nuanced critique of identity politics that respects its goal of creating a more tolerant society, while criticizing its use of moral authority and its lack of real authenticity. Nicky's work exposes the mechanization of a political empire that oppresses equally, no matter one's sexual identity or skin color, while at the same time advocating for a free and tolerant society that respects all lifestyle choices. Find her essays at www.exileinhappyvalley.blogspot.com.

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This episode features a conversation with Derek Wills, author of "The Liberty Solution". His book describes the many problems caused by state power, then provides solutions to those issues from a perspective that prioritizes individual freedom of choice. Derek utilizes a rigorous application of the concept of natural law to build a logically consistent foundation for this libertarian political philosophy. In the process, he posits a viable alternative to the prevailing dialectical model that dominates political systems in the modern age. You can find "The Liberty Solution" on Amazon.

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Enjoy this second episode of Breaking the News where cohosts Doug McKenty and Paul@SpaceStationEarth discuss the current state of affairs with journalist Iain Davis and author Joe Atwill. The conversation focuses on the power of dominant narratives and why it is important to remain skeptical.

Find out more about Iain Davis at www.in-this-together.com

Find the work of Joe Atwill at www.caesarsmessiah.com

Discover Paul@SpaceStationEarth here: http://declarepeace.org.uk/captain/

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This episode features a conversation with author, blogger, and journalist Iain Davis. His book, "A Dangerous Ideology" describes how many mainstream academics and psychologists attack "conspiracy theorists" as anti-social paranoids while refusing to accept how a rational person could, in fact, question mainstream narratives. The discussion also includes a detailed look at Iain's essay "Democracy is Dead, Long Live Democracy". It seeks a solution to today's corrupted political systems through a return to the direct democratic concepts used in ancient Athens. Find the essay and all the work of Iain Davis at www.in-this-together.com.

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Enjoy this first-ever episode of "Breaking the News" where cohosts Doug McKenty and Paul@SpaceeStationEarth discuss global politics, emphasizing the Ukraine crisis with Riley Waggaman and Tessa Lena. Riley is a US-born journalist based in Moscow, reporting his direct experiences concerning how the crisis affects and influences Russia's average citizen. Find out more about his work at www.edwardslavsquat.substack.com. Conversely, Tessa is a Russian born, US-based blogger capable of observing Western narratives from a distinctly Russian perspective. You can find her work at www.tessafightsrobots.com.

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In this episode, host Doug McKenty discusses the controversial substance, graphene oxide, with returning guest Captain Wardrobe. This conversation utilizes Wardrobe's July 2021 article, “Graphene… and the Coming Robotnik Brain", to take a deep dive into a decades-long endeavor by military technologists to develop an electronic system on a nanoscale that can be used to both collect and transmit information to organisms jacked into the network. Now called the Internet of BioNano Things, this network utilizes graphene oxide as the principal conductor, which allows it to grow and function inside biological systems. Discover more about the work of Captain Wardrobe at www.declarepeace.org.uk/captain.

Find the relevant article at this link: http://www.declarepeace.org.uk/captain/murder_inc/biogrid.html

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In this episode of The Shift, host Doug McKenty discusses the long history of cultural and social manipulations in favor of upper-class interests with author and activist Joe Atwill. Joe's first book, "Caesar's Messiah”, details the possibility that much of modern Christianity actually began as a form of Roman propaganda designed to neutralize Jewish messianic revolutionary movements. His later work describes how this penchant for social control has evolved into the modern-day through psychological operations influencing such major cultural events as the "archaic revival" of the 1960's. This conversation includes an overview of this long lineage of social control, applies it to current events, then posits critical thinking and Socratic dialogue as the path toward liberation. Find out more about the work of Joe Atwill at www.caesarsmessiah.com. Read "Manufacturing the Deadhead" at https://postflaviana.org/manufacturing-deadhead/.

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This episode features a conversation with Jack Lloyd, the author of "A Definitive Guide to Libertarian Voluntaryism". Though the concept of a world without governments seems unattainable to most, and impractical to many, Jack describes a theory of society based on non-aggression that is not only possible, but may provide a vision of the future where humankind learns to live in accordance with the concept of empathic reciprocity. This system follows a two fold path based on consent ethics combined with a property rights theory that allows individuals to protect the fruits of their labor. Not only does this discussion outline the fundamental principles of the concept, but it also addresses many common criticisms. Get a copy of the book and find out more about Jack's work, by going to www.thepholosopher.com.

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In this episode, host Doug McKenty discusses historical paradigms and research methodologies with blogger and historian Jeni Kirby. In this era of disinformation and outright misinformation it is more important than ever to develop the skills to parse through the madness in order to uncover the truth. This conversation outlines the fundamental processes of historical research that can help you to do just that. By having the discipline and critical thinking skills to double check sources, search for viable primary source material, and place accurate information within the proper historical context, it is possible to discern real facts from propaganda and fake news. You might be surprised to find that your favorite news venue does not stand up to the test! Find out more about the work of Jeni Kirby at www.jenikirbyhistory.com.

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In this episode of The Shift, host Doug McKenty discusses the book "Presstitutes" by Udo Ulffkote with translator Andrew Schlademan. Ulfkotte, now deceased, was a long-time journalist for a very prominent German newspaper. "Presstitutes" reveals a system of well funded think tanks, foundations, and three letter agencies that influence journalists into supporting a certain perspective. For the many who believe not all journalists can be involved in a conspiracy to propagandize the public, this interview will expose the soft corruption that is endemic to mainstream journalism. Find more of the translations of Andrew Schlademan on Amazon.

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