Independent reporting on war and politics in the U.S. and across the world, delivered by Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim, and the Drop Site team. www.dropsitenews.com
Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | a year ago |
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Number of Listeners | Category | News |
The tech industry has undergone a political shift in recent years, pivoting towards greater support for, and acquiescing to, authoritarian governments and movements around the world.
One key example has been Israel and Palestine, and how tech platfo... more
Despite the declaration of a Gaza “ceasefire,” Israel has continued to conduct military strikes and refused to allow the agreed-upon number of trucks carrying food, medicine, and other life essentials to the enclave. Hamas’s armed wing, the Qassam Br... more
Today, Drop Site presents an episode from our friends at Question Everything, a podcast from KCRW and Placement Theory.
The episode, titled “The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air,” tells the inside story of how the BBC killed an important and timely documen... more
Today marks two years of genocide in Gaza. Two years of the most violent episode in the modern history of Palestine.
Israel has killed over 67,000 Palestinians, including over 20,000 children. That number is a bare minimum. Thousands more are missin... more
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The latest episode on Venezuela was another reminder of the dubious qualification of “think tank experts”.
Given Drop Site News’ own rigorous reporting, I couldn’t believe all the tropes of “authoritarianism”, “government corruption”, etc. with zero mentioning of U.S. sanction’s devastating effect on their economy which directly contributes to certain illegal activities; nor any push back from Murtaza. The nonchalant discussion of U.S.’s ongoing aim of regime change was also chilling. I’m not e... more
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I've learned a lot from listening to Jeremy Scahill
Drop Site News is the very best of journalism coming out of the US in 2025. I applaud their courage to cover stories that corporate media refuses to. My gratitude and endless appreciation go out to their entire international team.
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Focused on independent reporting concerning war and politics, this show features thoughtful discussions around significant global events, often shedding light on underreported issues. Each episode typically includes expert guests who provide insights into current geopolitical contexts, humanitarian crises, and the intricacies of international relations. Notably, the podcast emphasizes a critical perspective on mainstream narratives, presenting views from diverse voices involved in humanitarian efforts and conflict analysis. This makes it particularly relevant for listeners seeking an in-depth understanding of contemporary affairs beyond mainstream media portrayals.
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