Mike Benz - USAID Funding CIA-Backed Mercenaries | Shawn Ryan Show | Episode #170

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In this eye-opening episode of The Shawn Ryan Show, Mike Benz, former State Department official and expert on information warfare, pulls back the curtain on the growing influence of government, big tech, and media manipulation. With a background in cybersecurity and free speech advocacy, Benz dives deep into the tactics used to control narratives, suppress dissent, and shape public opinion in the digital age.

From social media censorship to the rise of AI-driven information control, Mike Benz breaks down the unseen forces impacting democracy and personal freedoms. How deep does the rabbit hole go? What does this mean for the future of free speech? This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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00:00 Introduction
02:34 Foreign Policy Establishment and Domestic Impact
07:02 The USAID Shutdown
19:21 Romanian Election Interference and USAID's Influence
37:33 Global Influence and Media Manipulation
49:17 USAID's Extensive Reach
51:40 Understanding “The Blob”: U.S. Foreign Policy Mechanisms
52:28 The Role of USAID in U.S. Foreign Policy
58:05 USAID's Controversial Operations and Scandals
01:05:46 USAID's Covert Actions in Cuba
01:10:37 The Role of USAID in Modern Political Warfare
01:19:02 The Impact of USAID on Global Media and Elections
01:26:16 Reforming USAID: Challenges and Proposals
01:48:25 Funding Controversies and the Wuhan Lab
01:51:45 Universities as State Arms
01:53:04 NGOs and Dark Money Networks
01:56:19 Manipulating Immigration Policies
01:58:34 Samantha Power and Financial Gains
02:16:38 USAID's Impact on Legacy Media
02:33:37 Reforming USAID and Future Directions

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