Welcome to Catching Zs, the podcast where we pull back the curtain on the comfortable lies and half-truths that shape how we see the world. Each episode aims to debunk the myths we've been taught about history, power, identity, justice, and who gets to define the truth. From the propaganda of empire to the whitewashing of resistance, we dismantle the dominant narratives that keep us asleep and offer sharp, honest alternatives rooted in lived experience, deep research, and critical thought. If you're ready to wake up, let's catch some Zs
Catching Zs: Putting False Narratives to Sleep Once and for All
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Welcome to Catching Zs, the podcast where we pull back the curtain on the comfortable lies and half-truths that shape how we see the world. Each episode aims to debunk the myths we've been taught about history, power, identity, justice, and who gets to define the truth. From the propaganda of empire to the whitewashing of resistance, we dismantle the dominant narratives that keep us asleep and offer sharp, honest alternatives rooted in lived experience, deep research, and critical thought. If you're ready to wake up, let's catch some Zs
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March 16, 2026
Isolationism vs Anti-Interventionism: The Lie That Built the American Empire.
<p><strong>Episode Title:</strong><br>Isolationism vs. Anti-Interventionism: The Lie That Built the American Empire</p><p><strong>Episode Description:</strong></p><p>For more than a century, critics of U.S. wars and foreign interventions have been dismissed with a single word: isolationist. But is that label accurate—or is it a political weapon used to shut down debate?</p><p>In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the crucial difference between <strong>isolationism</strong> and <strong>anti-interventionism</strong>, two ideas that are often deliberately conflated in American political discourse. From the warnings of <strong>George Washington</strong> and <strong>John Quincy Adams</strong>, to the anti-war movements of the 20th century and the conflicts shaping today’s world, this episode traces how dissent against military intervention has repeatedly been reframed as weakness or retreat.</p><p>Through historical analysis and investigative storytelling, we explore:</p><p>• The founding debates over foreign alliances and military entanglements<br>• The rise of interventionism during <strong>World War I</strong> and <strong>World War II</strong><br>• Cold War coups and covert operations, including the overthrow of <strong>Mohammad Mossadegh</strong> in <strong>1953 Iranian coup d'état</strong><br>• The lessons of <strong>Vietnam War</strong> and the anti-war movement led by voices like <strong>Martin Luther King Jr.</strong><br>• The post-9/11 wars and the debate over intervention in the modern era<br>• The current geopolitical tensions surrounding <strong>Iran</strong> and the renewed arguments over U.S. involvement abroad</p><p>Drawing on the work of historians such as <strong>Andrew Bacevich</strong> and <strong>Stephen Kinzer</strong>, this episode examines how the language of foreign policy shapes public perception—and why the distinction between restraint and isolation has never mattered more.</p><p>This is a three-hour historical investigation into war, rhetoric, and the stories governments tell to justify intervention.</p><p>If you care about foreign policy, history, and the power of language in shaping public debate, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.</p>
March 11, 2026
Operation Ajax: The Coup That Still Shapes Iran
<p>Seventy years ago, the CIA and British intelligence orchestrated a coup in Iran that toppled democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and installed a dictatorship that would rule for decades. In this episode of Catching Zs, we unravel the story of Operation Ajax, drawing on declassified CIA documents, Stephen Kinzer’s reporting, and historical archives.</p><p>From propaganda campaigns and economic pressure to street unrest and covert manipulation, we trace the playbook that shaped modern intelligence operations—and explore how its echoes appear today, from the 2026 Iranian protests to allegations of Mossad involvement.</p><p>Join us for a deep dive into the history, the tactics, and the enduring shadows of a coup that still defines Iran’s relationship with the West.</p><p><br></p>
July 6, 2025
It Wasn’t the Left: Kamala Harris Lost Because She Served Empire, Not People
This episode analyzes Kamala Harris's 2024 election loss, asserting it stemmed from her campaign's focus on war and neoliberal policies rather than left-wing influence.
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