Podcast Summary
Media Critique, Power Transfer, Censorship: The Russell Brand Rumble podcast offers critical discussions on current events, interviews with notable guests, and a community for those seeking truth and understanding in a world of censorship and suppression of free speech.
The speakers on the Russell Brand Rumble podcast provide insightful discussions on current events and interview notable guests, including Tulsi Gabbard and Steve Bannon, to critique the mainstream media and discuss the transfer of power from legislative to executive branches, as well as the emergence of a technological dictatorship. They urge listeners to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions and to be aware of the increasing censorship and suppression of free speech. The podcast offers a community for those seeking truth and understanding in a world of lies and propaganda.
Power struggle between feds and individuals: The fear of the American people making the 'wrong' decision in elections has led to efforts to undermine democracy, highlighting the need for decentralization and federalism to limit the power of the federal government and allow decisions to be made at the local level, but the influence of lobbyists and powerful corporations complicates the situation
The current political climate in America is marked by a significant power struggle between the federal government and individuals, with many feeling that their autonomy and freedom are under threat. Instances of this can be seen in schools handling sexual assault cases and the attempts to remove Donald Trump from the ballot. The fear of the American people making the "wrong" decision in elections has led to efforts to undermine democracy in the name of saving it. Decentralization and federalism, which limit the power of the federal government and allow decisions to be made at the local level, could potentially help mitigate these issues. However, the influence of lobbyists and powerful corporations on politics further complicates the situation. The number of lobbyists far exceeds two per member of Congress, and new members receive orientation briefings that provide an introduction to the process and the big issues of the day, with separate sessions for Democrats and Republicans.
Tulsi Gabbard's fundraising activities: Tulsi Gabbard spent most of her time in Congress on fundraising, contrasting with grassroots organizers' views, and she avoided stock trading due to potential conflicts of interest.
During Tulsi Gabbard's time in Congress, she spent a significant amount of her day on fundraising activities, leaving only a few hours for policy work and votes. She witnessed the contrasting perspectives between Washington insiders and grassroots organizers regarding her decision to stop accepting lobbyists' and PAC money. Additionally, she never engaged in stock trading while in Congress due to the perception of conflict of interest. Tulsi also shared the origins of Google and how it was initially created for military purposes, eventually becoming a powerful entity in the technological age. She alluded to the relationship between big tech, social media, and the deep state, but did not delve deep into the topic.
Google-Intelligence Agencies: Google's early development was influenced by military and intelligence agencies, leading to access to key technology and data, and later, Google became a shadow state department using its resources to solve geopolitical issues and engage in censorship
The early development of Google was deeply intertwined with the military and intelligence agencies, particularly the CIA and NSA. From its beginnings as a DARPA-funded project, Google benefited from access to intelligence data and technology, including the CIA's keyhole satellite software, which enabled the creation of Google Maps. Later, a young diplomat named Jared Cohen brought the concept of digital statecraft to the policy planning staff at the State Department in the mid-2000s, recognizing the importance of social media for mobilizing youth movements. Cohen's work was so valuable that he was kept on when Democrats took power in 2008, and he is credited with helping to spark the Arab Spring. However, in 2010, Cohen left to join Google, where he worked on using the company's resources to solve geopolitical problems. This transition marked the point at which Google effectively became a shadow state department, and Google Jigsaw, a think tank within the company, later took on a role in censorship, using AI to scan and ban tens of millions of posts from political movements deemed threatening to NATO interests.
Deep State Interconnections: The deep state is a complex network of interconnected entities, including government agencies, tech companies, and influential figures, that share a revolving door relationship and work towards their own interests, with the State Department, CIA, and DOD serving as the execution arm and the corporate and financial donor and drafter class holding the power and influence
The deep state is a complex web of interconnected entities, including government agencies, tech companies, and influential figures, which can't be easily defined by a clear-cut structure or hierarchy. The example of Jared Cohen's career transition from working for various administrations to Google and then Goldman Sachs illustrates the blurred lines between these entities and the revolving door relationship they share. Additionally, the discussion touched upon the role of figures like George Soros and Bill Gates, who have been criticized for their influence in areas like healthcare, agriculture, and legislature. The deep state, as a collective entity, works towards its own interests, with the State Department, CIA, and DOD serving as its execution arm, while the corporate and financial donor and drafter class holds the power and influence behind the scenes.
Government, Corporations, Financial Institutions: Privatization can lead to substantial returns for early investors, while corporations and financial entities can profit from government initiatives through 'drafting' and co-investing, as seen in the cases of Venezuela and Ukraine, and organizations like the National Endowment for Democracy.
The relationship between governments, corporations, and financial institutions can create powerful, interconnected networks that significantly impact economic and political landscapes. Using the example of Venezuela and Ukraine, privatization of state-owned industries can lead to substantial returns for early investors. However, the concept of "drafting" refers to corporations and financial entities positioning themselves behind government entities or initiatives to profit from them. This can involve co-investing or serving as donors to government projects. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is an example of a CIA cutout that allows for deniable funding of initiatives, with its board consisting of members from influential corporations. In the case of Ukraine, US-backed initiatives like the digital ID system DIA have created locked-in government-backed cartels for companies like Google, Visa, and American Express. This complex web of relationships highlights the importance of understanding the interplay between governments, corporations, and financial institutions in shaping economic and political landscapes.
Populism and techno-feudalism: Steve Bannon warns of a new form of globalism, 'techno-feudalism,' where technological power is used to control consciousness and manipulate consent, leading to a shift in power dynamics due to elites' greed and incompetence. Economic nationalism and Christian nationalism represent material and spiritual realms, respectively, in this spiritual war.
Steve Bannon, a controversial political figure, believes that populism, driven by the elites' greed and incompetence, is leading to a shift in power dynamics. He warns of a new form of globalism, "techno-feudalism," where technological power is used to control consciousness and manipulate consent. Bannon sees a spiritual war unfolding, with economic nationalism and Christian nationalism representing material and spiritual realms, respectively. He advocates for a return to the Westphalian system and economic nationalism to protect citizens' economic well-being. Ultimately, he believes we're in a spiritual war between the forces of light and darkness.
Rumble Community: Members of the Rumble Community engage in weekly meditation sessions and have access to exclusive events with contributors like Russell Brand, as well as new members such as Jeff, 100, Hold On To Me Darling, Six Strung, and Dog Tx.
This discussion offers a glimpse into a community where individuals explore various topics, including conspiracy theories, literature, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to events. Members of this community engage in weekly meditation sessions and have the opportunity to submit questions to contributors. Upcoming events include Russell Brand's residency at Rumble, where members can expect insider information about the inner workings of the platform and special conversations with new members like Jeff, 100, Hold On To Me Darling, Six Strung, and Dog Tx. The community values open dialogue and encourages members to stay informed and engaged.