EP:14 From Maritime Worker to Anti-War Journalist: Dave DeCamp's Journey

Dave DeCamp, News Editor at Antiwar.com and host of the Antiwar News podcast, takes us behind the carefully constructed narratives that drive American foreign policy and perpetuate endless wars across the globe.

What begins as Dave's personal journey from maritime worker to anti-war journalist unveils the profound disconnect between mainstream media coverage and the brutal reality of U.S.-backed conflicts. His awakening came while witnessing the Saudi war in Yemen—where children starved under a U.S.-enforced blockade with barely a headline—driving him to provide the context and reporting mainstream outlets wouldn't touch.

From Somalia to Venezuela, Gaza to Ukraine, Dave meticulously deconstructs the propaganda machinery that transforms complex geopolitical situations into simplistic good-versus-evil narratives. He reveals how the U.S. conducts a virtually unreported drone war in Somalia (with 78+ airstrikes this year alone), manufactures drug trafficking justifications to target Venezuela, and remains silent as Israel violates ceasefires and kills civilians—including three children in a recent Lebanon strike.

Most chillingly, Dave warns how the machinery of war is turning homeward. The designation of domestic groups as "terrorist organizations" mirrors tactics used abroad, creating the legal framework to apply military operations on American soil. Meanwhile, nuclear treaties collapse, Saudi Arabia enters Pakistan's nuclear umbrella, and a new global arms race accelerates unchecked.

Through it all, Dave offers a passionate defense of truth-telling in an age of manipulation. His work stands as essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how narratives shape policy, how "terrorist" designations strip away human rights, and how the military-industrial complex ensures its trillion-dollar budget remains untouchable regardless of which wars end or begin.

Listen to the Anti-War News podcast or follow Dave on Twitter @DecampDave to stay informed beyond the propaganda and discover what's really happening in America's endless wars.

Chapters:
0:27 Introduction to Dave DeCamp
1:34 Dave's Journey to Anti-War Journalism
6:50 Anti-War Music and Cultural Impact
9:18 Ukraine War Update and Prospects
12:55 Israeli Strike Killing Children in Lebanon
16:31 The Hidden US Drone War in Somalia
22:41 Evolution of Drone Technology and Warfare
27:15 Venezuela, Rubio, and False Narratives
45:51 Nuclear Treaties and Global Arms Build-up
51:31 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Dave

Our theme music, Adventures In Jazz, was used with permission. Composed and performed by Bob Mamet.