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CovertAction Bulletin

CovertAction Magazine
U.S. Imperialism
Palestine
Congo
Julian Assange
US Government
China
Cobalt
Press Freedom
Venezuela
Biden Administration
Espionage Act
Nicolás Maduro
Mineral Extraction
Wikileaks
Northern Mariana Islands
Mail Covers
CIA
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Palestinian Rights

CovertAction Bulletin is the official podcast of CovertAction Magazine which began publishing in 1978 as a newsletter called Covert Action Information Bulletin (CAIB) and later as CovertAction Quarterly (CAQ). CAIB was cofounded and copublished by Ellen Ray, William Schaap, and Louis Wolf, along with former CIA agents such as James and Elsie Wilcott, and infamous whistleblower, Philip Agee.The mag... more

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At his first court appearance in New York along with his wife Cilia Flores, Nicolás Maduro told the judge, “I am innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the constitutional president of my country.” He declared himself a prisoner of war and a po... more

As 2025 comes to an end and we enter a new year, we’re looking back on the past 12 months that sometimes feel like a never-ending cycle of bad news.

The year began with Trump’s inauguration,kicking off massive protests in cities and towns across the... more

To protect the huge profits of unregulated AI companies, the Trump administration is trying to bring back a punishment that was stripped from this year’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill. In a December 11th Executive Order titled “Ensuring a National Pol... more

A recent op-ed by the New York Times Editorial Board calls for the U.S. military to reinvent itself and rearm itself in new ways in the face of the Western capitalist order losing its hegemony to rising powers across the world. The very idea of retur... more

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Ryan Drury
Organizer with VC Defensa
VC Defensa
Episode: Ventura County Organizes Against ICE
Lainy Yompian
Organizer with VC Defensa
VC Defensa
Episode: Ventura County Organizes Against ICE
Corrie Rosen
Member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation in San Antonio
Party for Socialism and Liberation
Episode: Texas Flooding: The Real Culprit Is Capitalism
Walter Smolarik
Editor of Liberation News
Liberation News
Episode: Trump’s “Peace” in Ukraine Prepares US for War with China
Natalie Harizi
Vice President of Substitutes for United Educators in San Francisco, longtime public school teacher
United Educators
Episode: Will Trump and McMahon Dismantle Public Education?
Jackie Lukman
Host of Darker Than Blue on WPFW Radio
WPFW Radio
Episode: Deny, Delay, Depose: The Tragedy of Health Insurance in the U.S.
Jia Hong
A member of Nodotol, an activist and organizer
Nodotol
Episode: South Korea Fights Back Martial Law
Taylor Gahl
An anti-war organizer originally from Turkey
Episode: Syria: A History of Proxy Wars & US Imperialism
Richard Becker
Anti-imperialist activist and organizer, author of Palestine, Israel, and the US Empire
1804 Books
Episode: What does the Lebanon ceasefire mean?

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Chris Garaffa
Host and commentator, known for insightful perspectives on U.S. foreign policy and civil rights.
Rachel Hu
Co-host and commentator, focusing on social justice issues and critiques of government policies.

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Ventura County Organizes Against ICE
Q: How does the organizing philosophy of VC Defensa inform your movement?
Our slogan 'Solo el pueblo salva el pueblo' embodies the belief that only the people can save each other through grassroots organizing, empowerment, and collective action.
Ventura County Organizes Against ICE
Q: What was your thought process during the ICE raids, and how did VC Defensa get organized?
We realized the importance of prevention through education, community gatherings, and training sessions to prepare for potential attacks on immigrant workers.
Texas Flooding: The Real Culprit Is Capitalism
Q: How did the lack of warning systems impact the response?
The county's inability to accept funds for flood alert systems severely hindered the response.
Texas Flooding: The Real Culprit Is Capitalism
Q: What was it like being on the ground in Texas?
It was devastating, with complete devastation of homes and businesses.
Congo “Coup”? What’s Imperialism Got To Do With It
Q: How is the U.S.'s competition with China influencing the situation in Congo?
The U.S. has responded to Chinese competition with militarization and diplomatic strategies to maintain access to critical minerals in Congo, essential for its energy transition and economic positioning.

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A dynamic exploration of contemporary geopolitical issues, the content extensively discusses themes such as U.S. foreign policy, social justice, and civil liberties, often critiquing the implications of state actions both domestically and internationally. Considered a platform for critical voices, it engages listeners in conversations surrounding global solidarity movements, often highlighting the plight of marginalized communities and advocating for human rights, particularly related to Palestinian rights against the backdrop of U.S.-Israeli relations. Noteworthy are its concerted efforts to bridge historical context with current events, creating a narrative that connects the dots between past struggles and present-day challenges. The host... more

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