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Going Underground Hosted by Afshin Rattansi

Going Underground
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We ask the questions mainstream media avoid. Current affairs and geopolitics. Produced independently from Dubai, UAE. Hosted by award-winning journalist Afshin Rattansi. linktr.ee/goingundergroundtv

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Max Blumenthal, Editor in Chief of The Grayzone. He discusses the Trump Administrations’ fabrications of left-wing terror plots to justify further repression, the Bondi Beach massacre in Australia and... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou. He discusses why the CIA is involved in drug trafficking and the purposes it serves, how the CIA works with Hollywood and the media to ensure the CIA is portrayed in a... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Carlos Ron, Former Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister for North America. He discusses the mood in Venezuela as the threat of regime change attack from the US looms over the country, the new type of wa... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Ahmed Alnaouq, Co-Founder of We Are Not Numbers and Co-Editor of the We Are Not Numbers anthology. He discusses the purpose of the organisation to fight against the dehumanisation of Palestinians by t... more

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John Kiriakou
Former CIA counterterrorism operative and whistleblower
Deep Focus Podcast
Episode: CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou REVEALS ALL on US-Israel Alliance, Warns of DISASTER in Venezuela
Carlos Ron
Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America in Venezuela
Episode: EXPOSED: The Lies and Real Motives Behind the US’ Regime Change War on Venezuela (Carlos Ron)
Professor Steven Simon
Former Senior Director for Transnational Threats at the US National Security Council and Senior Director for Middle East and North Africa
Dartmouth College
Episode: Aftermath: The US’ Dirty War on Syria and Will US-Israel Attack Iran Again? (Prof. Steven Simon)
Dr. Dmitri Trenin
Former Lieutenant Colonel in the Soviet and Russian Armed Forces and member of Russia's Foreign and Defence Policy Council
Russian International Affairs Council
Episode: Ukraine: Europe is Bringing the World to Precipice of NUCLEAR WAR with Russia (Dr. Dmitri Trenin)
Susan Miller
39-year CIA veteran and former Chief of Station in Tel Aviv
CIA
Episode: Israeli Influence, Al Qaeda, Assassination: Afshin Rattansi Challenges Ex-CIA Tel Aviv Station Chief
Steve Keen
Honorary professor at University College London and author of The New Economics
University College London
Episode: BRICS MUST Replace the US’ Authoritarian International Financial System! (Prof. Steve Keen)
Colonel Roxane Towner-Watkins
30-year US Air Force veteran and host of the Colonel's Corner podcast
Episode: NATO’s Operation Gladio: The Network Destroying Nations for Control of the World’s Resources
Ruthie Blum
Former Adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Senior Contributing Editor at Jewish News Syndicate
Jewish News Syndicate
Episode: ‘Time to WRAP UP the Israel Project?’ Afshin Rattansi Challenges Netanyahu’s Ex-Adviser Ruthie Blum
Professor Nick Maynard
Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Oxford and gastrointestinal surgery consultant, volunteering at Nasser Hospital in Gaza since 2010.
University of Oxford
Episode: British Surgeon Who Volunteered in Gaza: ‘I Saw APPALLING Atrocities, CLEAR EVIDENCE of Genocide.’

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Afshin Rattansi
Award-winning journalist known for holding direct and challenging interviews, investigating topics often overlooked by mainstream media.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Honest and Hard hitting

    Afshin says it as it is and does not shy away from the tough questions. True journalism in a sea of government sponsored propaganda..the msm is dead and that’s why this platform is important..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dahlylamy
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • I'm glad you pushed on the issue of the veracity of events on Oct 7

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Verena
    a year ago
  • Used to enjoy

    Used to like the show. Not always in line with my thinking but normally like that. It’s clear this guy is an apologist for terrorist. Misguided and poor taste.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Project Pratt
    United States2 years ago
  • Solid Interviewer!

    Honest direct interviews that challenge false narratives. Best in business now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C_Cali1
    United States2 years ago

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#80
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#118
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#180
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#198
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#218
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WE ARE NOT NUMBERS: Fighting the Dehumanisation of Palestinians by Mainstream Media (Ahmed Alnaouq)
Q: How does We Are Not Numbers give voices to that class?
We believe in We Are Not Numbers that these people, especially these people, they need to be heard. They need to be listened to. Their stories need to be shared widely.
WE ARE NOT NUMBERS: Fighting the Dehumanisation of Palestinians by Mainstream Media (Ahmed Alnaouq)
Q: What is We Are Not Numbers as described in your book, in the context of the worst genocide of this century?
We Are Not Numbers is an organization that was founded and established in order to defy the reduction of the Palestinians into numbers by the mainstream media.
Israeli Influence, Al Qaeda, Assassination: Afshin Rattansi Challenges Ex-CIA Tel Aviv Station Chief
Q: Do you have less of a problem because the CIA worked with ISIS Daesh and Al-Qaeda?
Miller argues that working with these groups could help the U.S. better understand their operations and motives, suggesting it could be a hopeful strategy.
Israeli Influence, Al Qaeda, Assassination: Afshin Rattansi Challenges Ex-CIA Tel Aviv Station Chief
Q: What was your role in the killing of Qassem Soleimani?
Miller shares that the CIA and Israel collaborated on an assassination operation against Soleimani, believing him to be a significant threat in the region.
Ukraine: Europe is Bringing the World to Precipice of NUCLEAR WAR with Russia (Dr. Dmitri Trenin)
Q: What is your view on the leaks surrounding the negotiation plans?
Leaking information from unsecured communications highlights vulnerabilities and the need for secure dialogue.

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The content covers critical discussions surrounding current global affairs, focusing heavily on geopolitics and international relations. Episodes feature notable guests from various sectors, including academia, government, and intelligence, who provide insights on contentious topics such as military conflicts, human rights, and economic policies. Conversations often critique established narratives and highlight underreported aspects of global issues, including the impact of U.S. foreign policy on the Middle East and the humanitarian crises associated with ongoing conflicts. This podcast stands out for its commitment to addressing challenging subjects and providing a platform for diverse viewpoints, making it appealing to listeners who seek ... more

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