We put a close on America's most boring domestic terrorist group, the Weathermen. In this episode we'll discuss the failed FBI investigation of the group, the downfall of the Weathermen, and what living members are up to today.
10 Apr 2022
Weatherman Part One: The Weather Crud
We take a dive into the US domestic terrorist group, The Weather Underground or the Weathermen. The Weathermen operated throughout the 1960s-80s.
Today, we'll look at the group's formation and initial actions. Next episode we'll go into their downfall and a "Where are they now," update.
References:
SDS Weatherman War Council Newspapers
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Books:
Days of Rage by Bryan Burroughs
Witnessing the Revolution by Clara Bingham
Bringing Down America by Larry Grathwohl
6 Feb 2022
Robert Garwood - Resister or Defector?
We examine the case of Robert (or Bob or Bobby) Garwood. In 1965, while serving in the Marines during the Vietnam War, Garwood was captured by the enemy. Some would say he willingly assisted the opposing communist North Vietnamese, some would say he did what he could to survive. What became of his captivity remains a debate to this day.
19 Oct 2021
Secret Armies
War is hell and most people who fight them are glad when they are over, despite what side they are on.
Like a bad coke bender, some people want to keep the fight going. Today we explore secret armies and the guys (maybe gals too) that tried keeping up the fight.
22 Feb 2021
DEATH TO THE FASCIST INSECT: The Symbionese Liberation Army
We look back at the short lived 1970s radical group, the Symbionese Liberation Army. We'll look at their formation, activities and the famous kidnapping of Patty Hearst. We'll discuss the conspiracy behind the group's leader, Donald DeFreeze and the end of radical groups in the 1970s.
Sources:
Revolution's End: The Patty Hearst Kidnapping, Mind Control, and the Secret History of Donald DeFreeze and the SLA by Brad Schreiber
American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin
24 May 2020
Famous Troops: Terrorist Edition
Today we'll be looking into the life's of two former US servicemen who later went on to carry out some of the worst terrorist attacks in the US.
2 Apr 2020
Cannial Dictator or National Hero: The Idi Amin Story
Some call him a hero, some call him a maniac. Today we explore the life and rule of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his erratic behavior towards....everyone.
2 Feb 2020
Soldiers of Many Flags
War is complicated. Let's look at the lives of guys who fought for all sides, the good, the bad and the ugly:
Yang Kyoungjong: Imperial Japan, Soviet Union, Nazi Germany
Larry Thorne: Finnish Army, Nazi Germany, US Army
Joe Beyrle: US Army, Soviet Union
9 Jan 2020
Lords of Hell's Kitchen: The NYC Irish Mob and Mickey Featherstone
We revisit the true crime field and examine the life and times of Vietnam War veteran Mickey Featherstone, but also look into his involvement with the Westies, or the Irish Mob in Hell's Kitchen, NYC.
25 Dec 2019
The American North Korean: James Dresnok
We look into the life of James Dresnok, the American soldier that defected to North Korea
20 Dec 2019
Gringo Comandante: William Alexander Morgan
Fidel Castro would not have gotten into power had it not been for William Morgan, ex-US Army soldier and circus performer. We examine Morgan's life.
15 Dec 2019
Famous Troops: Serial Killer Edition
Some guys you serve with in the military you want to stay in touch with, others not so much...
16 Nov 2019
Willy Hitler: The Hitler that fought against Hitler
Family can be weird, right? What would you do if you were related to the worst man in history? We delve into the life of William Hitler, half nephew of Adolf. He grifted his uncle and eventually served in the US Navy during WW2.
2 Nov 2019
The Unfought US Wars
The US is known for its military might, but how far has the US gone with being the "world police". Join me on the first episode as we discuss the US plan to invade, basically everyone, but the insane plan to invade our neighbor to the north, Canada.
31 Oct 2019
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