usefulidiots

See the free episode here: https://youtu.be/XHf5QEHGW7Y See the extended interview with Oliver Stone here: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/extended-interview-oliver-stone-were?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy Filmmaker Oliver Stone explains how the CIA and FBI have cracked down on criticism, making it nearly impossible to make a film that doesn't support the US military industrial complex. When even a big-budget director like Oliver Stone is pushed out of the mainstream, who will be left to make important, truthful movies?

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Subscribe at http://usefulidiots.substack.com for the ad-free version, which helps independent journalists through the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press. He wrote and directed multiple classic, culture-defining American movies. He created groundbreaking documentaries, interviewing Putin, debunking Russiagate, and uncovering JFK’s murder. He won three Academy Awards. There was only one thing left for Oliver Stone to do: Become a Useful Idiot. Stone’s new documentary, JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass, uses newly declassified and reexamined footage to present a case that conspiracy theories about the president’s death are actually “conspiracy facts.” And it creates a big debate on Useful Idiots. Watch the pod, watch the doc, then let us know: do you agree with Matt, Katie, or Oliver? Who really killed President John F. Kennedy? Plus, this week’s Dems and Republicans Suck finally breaks Matt, leading to an impassioned stump speech of the good of all Americans. Once we stop laughing, we’re pretty sure we’ll realize he’s telling the truth. It’s Oliver Stone on Useful Idiots. Don’t miss this one.

See the free episode here: https://youtu.be/rzBKmsF-vH8 See the extended interview here: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/extended-interview-adolph-reed-on?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy What are you most scared of? That's what Matt asks Professor Reed, and the answer details how the right is using ideology smarter and more efficiently in the US and around the world. And it scares us too how right he is.

See the free episode here: https://youtu.be/rzBKmsF-vH8 See the extended interview with Adolph Reed here: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/extended-interview-adolph-reed-on?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy After religiously watching Useful Idiots, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki realized there are rumors that Joe Biden won't seek reelection, opening a path for Harris or Buttigieg. She quickly squashed those rumors in the weakest, most qualified way she could: "Biden plans to run." "The president intends to seek reelection." "Joey maybe thinks that he might probably consider the possibility of tossing around the likely idea of a potential run." All direct quotes. What do you think? Is Joe running? Or do we have a nightmare of a candidate list on our hands?

See the free episode here: https://youtu.be/rzBKmsF-vH8 See the extended interview here: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/extended-interview-adolph-reed-on?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy At a time when it feels like everybody’s mad about something (we’re sure you saw it at your Thanksgiving dinner), we at Useful Idiots implore you to ignore every one of them that isn’t Adolph Reed. He’s mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore. Reed, whose upcoming podcast Class Matters is the second most important podcast you’ll ever hear, shares his thoughts on Kyle Rittenhouse, his verdict, and that when everyone's talking about white supremacy, it distracts from the main issue: why is a 17-year-old walking around with a military-grade weapon?

Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper watch the Sunday morning shows-- so you don't have to-- and report back on them Monday morning for our Monday Mournings segment.

See the ad-free episode that helps independent journalists at http://usefulidiots.substack.com When Professor Adolph Reed joins the zoom call, Matt welcomes him: “Hi, Professor, how are you doing today?” Reed responds: “I can’t complain.” Matt eyes him, incredulous. Reed smiles. “Actually, I can complain. And I’m going to.” Reed, author of the forthcoming book The South: Jim Crow and its Afterlives and host of the new podcast Class Matters, has a lot to complain about White liberal #resistance fighters, gun-toting right-wing survivalists, naive (French for “stupid”) politicians, and, in Monday’s subscriber-only episode, Kyle Rittenhouse and Lebron James. Our favorite (don’t tell the others) unpredictable, thoughtful, funny, and angry guest is back, and we think it’s a good thing to be thankful for this year. Check it out and subscribe for the ad-free version that supports independent journalists.

See the extended interview here: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/video-the-true-lies-of-russiagate?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= See the free episode here: https://youtu.be/begNExU_srA Rachel Maddow wants you to watch out(!) for the scheming Russians and their dossiers, and it doesn't look like she's ever going to let it up. As more and more journalists finally side with Aaron Maté and Matt Taibbi, will Rachel Maddow ever admit the truth about Russiagate?

Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper watch the Sunday morning shows-- so you don't have to-- and report back on them Monday morning for our Monday Mournings segment.

Click here for the ad-free version of the episode, which helps independent journalists through the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/ad-free-biden-shills-for-oil-drills?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy *This week, we had tech issues during out international interview, so we had to reschedule for next week. Now enjoy your food groups.* Can you guess what eco-friendly-back-to-normal-Earth-loving-diplomatic Joe Biden is doing? That’s right! Reopening oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. We’re not saying Let’s Go Brandon, but we won’t yell at you if you say it in the comments. And while Joe and the Dems are doing bad things, at least their work is consequential. The Republicans are all in on their newest “futile and stupid gesture.” And it’s really “let’s”ing stupid. And if we weren’t already annoyed enough, we have Corporate Media’s next attempt to bury Substack and independent journalism. Are the “Substack Scaries” over? Or are we just beginning to take them down. Join us and we’ll topple Big Media together. It’s all this, and more, on this week’s episode of Useful Idiots. Check it out.

See the extended interview here: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/video-the-true-lies-of-russiagate?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= See the free episode here: https://youtu.be/begNExU_srA Adam Schiff says that anyone who lied about Russiagate or to Christopher Steele should be indicted. What a stand up guy! What integrity! Well, we should also look at Schiff in his Russiagate testimony...and in Congress...and on every news show he's spewed lies on. Maybe we could think of one more person who should be indicted.

See the extended interview here: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/video-the-true-lies-of-russiagate?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= See the free episode here: https://youtu.be/begNExU_srA Newsmax tool Eric Bolling can't hang when Big Bird announces he got vaccinated. Watch as the thicker-Fox-News-anchor loses his shit over puppets getting vaccinated against a deadly disease. And, from all of us at Useful Idiots, RIP Kermit.

Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper watch the Sunday morning shows-- so you don't have to-- and report back on them Monday morning for our Monday Mournings segment.

See the ad-free episode at http://usefulidiots.substack.com Your two favorite Russiagate addicts are back and feeling very vindicated. We watch as Adam Schiff, the Washington Post, and more slowly inch back their conspiracy theories. Now we’re just waiting for a resounding “Great job, Matt and Aaron!” Aaron Maté of The Grayzone’s Pushback has spent years putting in journalistic work to track down facts, read thick dossiers, and interview top suspects who were ignored by the entire US government and press. Now, he has answers. Our guess is that not many others on the left will be covering this one. So stick around with us and we’ll get to the bottom of it, the Useful Idiot way. Plus, Biden’s royal fart, Big Bird gets vaccinated, astronauts in diapers, and a tale of two penises: one terrible, one beautiful. It’s all this, and more, in this week’s episode of Useful Idiots. And stay tuned for the extended interview with Aaron on Monday. Why ads? Useful Idiots announced we’re donating a large portion of revenue to the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press to help independent journalists with things like legal fees. A couple ads means more money for them. But, to support them yourself and get an ad-free episode, subscribe today on substack.

See the full election coverage here: https://youtu.be/-XZFcMFouRE Subscribe for full episodes at http://usefulidiots.substack.com One demographic switch swung the election for republican Glenn Youngkin. Who are they, why'd they switch, and what does it mean for 2022?

Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper watch the Sunday morning shows-- so you don't have to-- and report back on them Monday morning

See the ad-free episode here: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/ad-free-election-night-wrap-up-wtf?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= This week, Taibbi went down to Virginia to get Useful Idiot boots on the ground for the crucial election. Let’s just say it didn’t go as planned for Dems. What does this mean for 2022? 2024? What caused the disastrous loss? Was it messaging? The candidate? Bernie and the progressives? In our election wrap up, we cover it all, and if you’re hankering for more election coverage, see the full live election special here: https://youtu.be/-XZFcMFouRE It’s a special election week edition of Useful Idiots. Check it out now. And for an ad-free episode that supports independent journalists, click here.

See the full election coverage here: https://youtu.be/-XZFcMFouRE Subscribe for full episodes at http://usefulidiots.substack.com Matt Taibbi went down to Virginia and got the scoop on why the Dems had such a bad night. Hear all his findings from our live election night special.

Click here for the latest episode: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/extended-interview-democracy-dies?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= Click here to see the full live show: https://youtu.be/YWKR3vqBg8c In 2017, The Young Turks celebrated a woman who proudly displayed FUCK TRUMP and sold bumper stickers to spread the message (by the way, so did we, that's awesome). But today, they talk about how mean and vulgar the Republicans are for saying Let's Go Brandon. WTF?

Click here for the latest episode: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/extended-interview-democracy-dies?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= Click here to see the full live show: https://youtu.be/YWKR3vqBg8c With Matt Taibbi's recent Substack article, the Let's Go Brandon debate has turned into an internet obsession. Watch the full episode to see the Young Turks' hypocritical response

Click here for the extended interview with David Sirota: https://usefulidiots.substack.com/p/extended-interview-democracy-dies?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= "It's not like Germany woke up in 1932 and was like 'Hey let's be Nazis!' It's a gradual process of disillusionment. Of insults. It's the governmental boot kicking people in the face over and over and over again." –David Sirota on the erosion of democracy

Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper watch the Sunday morning shows-- so you don'r have to-- and report back on them Monday morning

Subscribe at usefulidiots.substack.com for an ad-free listen and extended interview On this week’s show, award-winning journalist David Sirota justly rips Democrats for not only selling out the American people but for enabling Right Wing authoritarianism: “Democrats get elected promising to help people, promising various programs to directly help people. And then you get into power and you shield your corporate donors who don't want that change. You choose your corporate donors and you betray your promises to voters. What you're saying to voters is that democracy doesn't matter. And if you do that, there's going to be a lot of voters who say, ‘Look, I just voted for you. I just used democracy to put you in power. You're saying we got to get Donald Trump out of here because he's not helping people. I have to support you only because of democracy. You're proving to me that democracy doesn't matter.’" If Dems keep wasting their time in power, they’re going to stop holding power and push people into the arms of people like Trump, which is what happened in 2016. Listen to this interview with the exceptionally interesting, intelligent and prolific David Sirota, and then listen to Meltdown on Audible. Plus, Dems are cutting everything Dem voters want in their bill, and so much more vaccine debating. And don’t worry, there’s some poop stuff in here too. Heads up: this week, we have begun donating a large portion of our profits to the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press to help independent journalists in need. To help this, we’re starting ad reads this week. If you want to donate to indie media (and not have to hear ads), become a subscriber today to hear our chat with David about an important study about the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazism. And NO we’re not comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s all this, and more, on the Halloween episode of Useful Idiots. Check it out.