Narativ with Zev Shalev (Video)

Murdoch’s Credibility Crisis, Mass Shooting Epidemics, and Global Conflict: Unraveling the Intricacies

In this episode, we dive into various intriguing topics, including the upcoming FOX trial involving Rupert Murdoch and his son James, who face a credibility problem as they prepare to testify. We also discuss Murdoch's connections to intelligence circles and his involvement in Project Democracy during the Reagan years, as well as the possible rivalry and cooperation between Murdoch and Robert Maxwell in the takeover of British Fleet Street newspapers. We examine the disturbing trend of mass shootings in the US and the potential factors influencing these violent acts, raising questions about whether the GOP and foreign intelligence services are involved. Additionally, we delve into the Israeli spyware industry, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, and the urgent need for a national task force to investigate and identify potential causes of gun violence. We also analyze leaked documents about the war in Ukraine, Egypt's potential involvement in supplying Russia with missiles, the mistranslation and misinterpretation of French President Emmanuel Macron's statements on China and geopolitics, and the importance of accurate translations in diplomatic matters. Finally, we touch on the role of the ATF and the NRA in preventing research and investigations into gun crime and its effects on public health, and we explore the connections between Roy Cohn, Roger Stone, and Richard Nixon in the 1970s.
 
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Episode Keywords:
FOX Trial, Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch, Project Democracy, Robert Maxwell, Fleet Street, Mass Shootings, GOP, Israeli Spyware, Second Amendment Preservation Act, National Task Force, Gun Violence, ATF, NRA, War in Ukraine, Leaked Documents, Egypt, Emmanuel Macron, Diplomatic Translations, Roy Cohn

Trump’s Indictment and the Turning Tide: Unraveling Criminal Influence and Disinformation in American Politics

In this historic episode, we discuss the significant event of Donald Trump being indicted on felony charges, marking a turning point in holding people like him accountable for their crimes. We explore the ideological war between democracies and dictatorships, the damage caused to America in 2016, and Trump's media tactics. We also delve into the potential end of the Russian mob's influence in the United States, the importance of addressing disinformation campaigns, and the manipulation of the political landscape. Additionally, we touch on the recent removal of corrupt individuals from positions of power and the ongoing fight against Trump's criminal activities. Join us as we examine these monumental events and their implications for the future of our country. Zev is joined by futurist, best-selling author, and intelligence analyst Eric Garland.
 
Keywords: Donald Trump, Indicted, Felony Charges, Ideological War, Democracies, Dictatorships, Russian Mob, Disinformation Campaigns, Media Manipulation, Political Landscape, NATO, Putin, 2016 Election, Stormy Daniels, Catch-and-Kill Operation, Mackie Case, Fox News Trial, Corrupt Individuals, Democratic Institutions, Unlawful Election Scheme

Bibi, Xi, Putin, Trump: The Global Conspiracy Exposed

There's a global conspiracy afoot, and it involves an alliance of world leaders determined to remake the world. 
In this episode, we dive deep into a global conspiracy to end democracy, focusing on Israel and its shift towards abandoning democracy in favor of dictatorship. We discuss Israel's direct involvement in the 2016 elections to elect Donald Trump and examine the role of Israeli intelligence in attacking the United States. We also explore the unprecedented protests in Tel Aviv and the complicated political landscape in Israel. We delve into the stern comments made by President Biden to Ha'aretz newspaper in Israel, expressing concern about Israel's current path and stating that Netanyahu will not be invited to the White House in the near term.
We explore the potential consequences of Israel becoming a pariah state and turning its back on the Western world and the growing influence of conservative Russian immigrants and religious right-wing groups in Israel. We discuss the Middle East's political landscape and how it was manipulated to support Donald Trump's election, with key players like George Nader and Netanyahu working behind the scenes. We address the alarming rise of Russian influence in Israel and the increasing number of oligarchs with dual citizenship. We examine the legal challenges facing leaders like Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump and the implications of their connections to dirty money from places like the casinos of Macau.
We discuss the influence of espionage agencies on political parties, particularly the GOP, and the need to shake off these foreign influences to restore democracy in America. In this episode, we also look into the close relationship between President Biden and Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel, discussing their shared understanding and the importance of their bond. We touch on the ongoing protests in Israel and the responsibility of the US media to cover these important events.

Uncovering the Gazprom Link in the McGonigal Affair

Former FBI senior agent-in-charge of counterintelligence at the New York Field Office, Charlie McGonigal, faces two indictments for his alleged ties to Oleg Deripaska and Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama. The investigation into the McGonigal Affair has revealed a deep geopolitical shift into oligarch diplomacy.
We explore the connection between former FBI agents Charlie McGonigal and Mark Rossini, their involvement with the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, and their associates Shefqet Dizdari and Oleg Deripaska.
Narativ's new analysis of documents by Shefteq Dizdari reveals that Gazprom was behind a scheme to steal three American-operated Albanian oil fields in 2017
Last month a tanker carrying sanctioned Russian oil was seized off the coast of Albania, leading some to speculate that McGonigal had set up a legal firm with Mark Rossini and local Albanian businessman Shefqet Dizdari to facilitate the smuggling of sanctioned Russian oil.
Our guest Mark Crawford, Chairman Emeritus of the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania, will shed light on this matter for the first time.
Join us as we uncover further details from this worst spy scandal in FBI history, The McGonigal Affair.

Exploring the Unlikely Alliance Between Roy Cohn, Rupert Murdoch, and Ronald Reagan, and The Origins of Fox News

The story Rupert Murdoch doesn't want you to know about the beginnings of Fox News. My guest is Pulitzer award winner David L Marcus, Roy Cohn's cousin. This episode explores the unlikely alliance between Roy Cohn, Rupert Murdoch, and Ronald Reagan. We delve into how Rupert Murdoch gained traction in the media business in exchange for positive write-ups for Ronald Reagan in the New York Post. We explore Cohn's "Favor Bank" style of bartering, the close relationship between Ronald Reagan and Murdoch, and how this led to Murdoch getting sweetheart deals from Reagan's FCC. We then discuss the transaction-oriented politics of Murdoch and the role Wendy Deng and the Chinese market played in it.
Roy Cohn was an unlikely ally of Rupert Murdoch. Cohen was a self-promoting political figure and the right-hand man to Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin. Their Un-American activities committee aimed to fight communism. David L Marcus, Cohn's cousin, spent the last year of his life shadowing Cohn for a Vanity Fair article.
 
Episode Keywords:Roy Cohn, Rupert Murdoch, Ronald Reagan, Favor Bank, New York Post, Fox News, Libs, Wokeness, Deregulation, FCC, Alan and Company, Rothschilds, Israeli Intelligence, J. Edgar Hoover, Wendy Deng, Chinese Market, Propaganda, Brainwashing, David L Marcus, Pulitzer Prize, Global Events, Education, Politics, Spy Murdoch, Patreon, Narativ, Tyranny, Perfect Union

Spy Murdoch ep. 1: Roy, Rupert, and Ronnie

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Episode Keywords:
Roy Cohn, Rupert Murdoch, Ronald Reagan, Fox News, Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, Election Conspiracy Theories, Global Expansion, Iran Contra Scandal, CIA, Project Democracy, Twentieth Century Fox, Metromedia, Mogul, Television Stations, Market, Dave Marcus
Episode Summary:
In this episode, I discussed the complex connections between Roy Cohn, Rupert Murdoch, and Ronald Reagan and how they helped shape the landscape of the United States. We examined recent revelations involving Murdoch's Fox News network and its role in peddling lies to the American public. Rupert Murdoch's deposition was discussed, and how it does not absolve him or his company of responsibility for their actions. We also discussed Murdoch's influence, Donald Trump's reaction, the alliance between Murdoch and Jared Kushner, and Roy Cohn's impact on Murdoch's success. This episode provided an overview of the complex relationships between powerful figures and their influence on modern political and media landscapes.
 
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The Biden Effect with Special Guest Ruslan Deynychenko

Russia's new offensive in Ukraine failed to materialize on the first anniversary of the war's start.
Some people credit Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine earlier in the week for Russia's decision not to ramp up their attacks on Ukrainian forces and civilians. In this episode, I spoke with Ruslan Deynychenko, executive director of StopFake.org, about Biden's recent visit to Kyiv. He shared his experience living in Kyiv during a war and how the conflict has had a negative impact on children and families. We also discussed the potential for increased Chinese support for Russian forces and the devastating effects that would have on the region. Deynychenko talked about the work of Stop Fake and how it has successfully tackled misinformation and disinformation in Ukraine.
Lastly, we discussed the ongoing disinformation offensive worldwide and how it has been used to divide people.

Allies of Darkness: China’s Plan To Arm Russia In Ukraine

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"What does it mean when America’s President can stroll through the center of Kyiv under a blue sky without fear of catching a nuke in the face?"
In this episode, we look at the impact of one year since Russia's war against Ukraine started. We hear reflections on the remarkable turnarounds since then and the looming clouds on the horizon as the German publication publishes details about China's plans to provide killer drones and parts for a fighter jet to Russia for use in Ukraine. We also examine the symbolic significance of US President Joe Biden's visit to Kyiv with Zelensky and the counterpoint of the meeting between Xi and Putin in the Kremlin. We look at the global confrontation between the forces of democracy and the forces of dictatorship and the need to call out and sanction entities that work around the sanctions. We hear a warning from the leaders at the Munich conference to China against exporting weapons to Russia and the subsequent revelations of American intelligence. We also explore China's reported negotiations to supply Russia with Kamikaze drones and China's supplying components and know-how so Russia can produce up to one hundred drones a month. Finally, we look ahead to the US Presidential Election in 2024 and speculate that the world may look different by then.
 
GUESTS: @EricGarland and Michael Mackay @Mhmck
 
Chapters:
 
(0:00:00) - The Impact of One Year
(0:09:46) - Allies of Darkness
(0:16:09) - China's Defiance in Global Conflict
(0:23:09) - China and Russia's Proxy War
 
 
Chapter Summaries:
 
(0:00:00) - The Impact of One Year (10 Minutes)
Narativ Live marks an anniversary of one year since the start of Russia's war against Ukraine. The conversation reflects on the remarkable turnaround since then, and the looming clouds on the horizon as the German publication publishes details about China's plans to provide killer drones and parts for a fighter jet to Russia for use in Ukraine.
(0:09:46) - Allies of Darkness (6 Minutes)
Allies of Darkness' examines the symbolic significance of Joe Biden's visit to Kyiev with Zelensky and the counterpoint of the meeting between Xi and Putin in the Kremlin. The conversation highlights the global confrontation between the forces of democracy and the forces of dictatorships, with the masks now off and with many consequences.
(0:16:09) - China's Defiance in Global Conflict (7 Minutes)
China is reportedly negotiating to supply Russia with Kamikaze drones, which could arrive in April. The US and Germany have warned China not to deliver weapons to Russia, but the negotiations continue.
(0:23:09) - China and Russia's Proxy War (13 Minutes)
This conversation delves into the geopolitics and ideologies of Russia and China's involvement in Ukraine. It discusses the irrational logic of military attacks on civilians and Russia's use of special operations and information warfare. China is suspected of providing Russia with replacement parts for fighter jets and drones and satellite imagery of combat zones. Finally, the conversation looks ahead to the US Presidential Election in 2024 and speculates that the world may look different.

McGonigal Affair Contagion Part 1

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We initially assessed this scandal as the worst in decades of FBI history," says Zev Shalev. "Now, we believe it to be the biggest in the history of the FBI. It may even be the biggest spy scandal in the history of the United States."
The alleged corruption of FBI supervising agent Charles McGonigal led us to revisit the 2016 FBI probes into both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. We found an FBI Director determined to interfere in the elections, a lead investigator who dismissed crucial evidence instead of pursuing less credible leads, and McGonigal's fingerprints on two significant aspects of the investigation.
These two episodes, titled "Contagion," show how the FBI's leadership interfered in the election process while agents within their ranks had been compromised. In Part 2 , we examine McGonigal and Jim Comey's roles in 2016. 
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Dear friend: 
As you can tell, I am as determined today as I was when I started Narativ to bring you the truth. My investigation into the McGonigal Affair has not only revealed the scope of the scandal, but it reminded us that independent journalists are often the only way a story gets told. We need more people like you to join our Narativ Patreon program. For almost seven years, I've been revealing the truth about the war on democracy. It's been the privilege of my lifetime, and I'm determined to continue, but I can't do it without your help; Please join at patreon.com/narativ.
 With your support, I know the truth will ultimately prevail.
Z
https://www.patreon.com/narativ.
 
 

McGonigal Affair: Contagion Part 2

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"We initially assessed this scandal as the worst in decades of FBI history," says Zev Shalev. "Now, we believe it to be the biggest in the history of the FBI. It may even be the biggest spy scandal in the history of the United States."
The alleged corruption of FBI supervising agent Charles McGonigal led us to revisit the 2016 FBI probes into both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. We found an FBI Director determined to interfere in the elections, a lead investigator who dismissed crucial evidence instead of pursuing less credible leads, and McGonigal's fingerprints on two significant aspects of the investigation.
In these two episodes titled "Contagion," we lay out how the FBI's leadership interfered in the election process while agents within their ranks had been compromised. In Part 2, we look at the sidelining of Chris Steele and Peter Srzok.
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Dear friend: 
As you can tell, I am as determined today as I was when I started Narativ to bring you the truth. My investigation into the McGonigal Affair has not only revealed the scope of the scandal, but it reminded us that independent journalists are often the only way a story gets told. We need more people like you to join our Narativ Patreon program. For almost seven years, I've been revealing the truth about the war on democracy. It's been the privilege of my lifetime, and I'm determined to continue, but I can't do it without your help; Please join at patreon.com/narativ.
 With your support, I know the truth will ultimately prevail.
Z
https://www.patreon.com/narativ.
 
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How Joe Biden Tamed the GOP with Special Guest Rachel Bitecofer

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President Joe Biden's State of the Union address was a tour de force. It's no surprise that a US president brings his A-game to the congressional address. Still, it's the first in which the president could negotiate a resolution to a significant policy flashpoint in real-time. Special guest political strategist Rachel Bitecofer joins Zev Shalev.
Dear friend: 
 
Thank you for tuning into Narativ's podcast. For almost seven years, I've been revealing the truth about the war on democracy. It's been the privilege of my lifetime.
 
Can I count on your help to continue bringing you the truth?
 
Hundreds of exceptional Narativ patrons on Patreon have already made this possible, and you can join them by clicking on https://www.patreon.com/narativ.
 
Your support will power Narativ into the future, plus you'll receive great perks, including exclusive content like "Spy Murdoch."
 
More importantly, you'll contribute to this decisive moment in history. 
 
Your presence in this journey means the world to me.
 
Thank you,
 
Z
 
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COMING SOON: "SPY MURDOCH": A new Narativ original serial about Rupert Murdoch's role in espionage attacks. Available to NARATIV premium subscribers who join Narativ on Patreon at patreon.com/narativ or Narativ's new YouTube premium channel at Youtube.com/@narativTV (click on the 'join' button). Prices will change as we get closer to the series premiere.

Compromised: The FBI’s Trump Probe

It's the fourth episode of Zev Shalev's investigation into the McGonigal Affair.  
The big question is not how much damage did McGonigal cause once he  working for Oleg Deripaska post 2018. The real question is how far into the bureaus's caseload does the corruption spread. If Charlie McGonigal was a corrupt agent, a mole within the FBI, when did his corruption begin? 
What if he was corrupt during the entire process that the investigation into Trump Russia was happening? What if he was feeding information to various sources, including maybe Donald Trump, about what was going on in the investigation and then also what was happening with the Hillary Clinton email investigations?
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Dear friend: Thank you for tuning into Narativ's podcast. For almost seven years, I've been revealing the truth about the war on democracy. It's been the privilege of my lifetime.Can I count on your help to continue bringing you the truth?Hundreds of exceptional Narativ patrons on Patreon have already made this possible, and you can join them by clicking on https://www.patreon.com/narativ.Your support will power Narativ into the future, plus you'll receive great perks, including exclusive content like "Spy Murdoch."More importantly, you'll contribute to this decisive moment in history. Your presence in this journey means the world to me.Thank you,Z
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COMING SOON: "SPY MURDOCH": A new Narativ original serial about Rupert Murdoch's role in espionage attacks. Available to NARATIV premium subscribers who join Narativ on Patreon at patreon.com/narativ or Narativ's new YouTube premium channel at Youtube.com/@narativTV (click on the 'join' button). Prices will change as we get closer to the series premiere.
 

The McGonigal Affair: Bribes, Blackmail & Betrayal

EXCLUSIVE! Zev names three more ex-FBI agents publicly tied to the McGonigal Affair - the biggest espionage scandal to hit the Federal Bureau of Investigations in decades. In addition to Charles McGonigal's two indictments centered on Oleg Deripaska and Albania, Zev reveals another former agent was found guilty of attempting to bribe the Puerto Rico governor. Are the two indictments connected? And how? And the biggest question: How did this corruption impact the FBI's investigations into the Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigns in the Summer of 2016?
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A personal note from Zev:
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Dear friend: 
Thank you for tuning into Narativ's podcast. For almost seven years, I've been revealing the truth about the war on democracy. It's been the privilege of my lifetime.
Can I count on your help to continue bringing you the truth?
Hundreds of exceptional Narativ patrons on Patreon have already made this possible, and you can join them by clicking on https://www.patreon.com/narativ.
Your support will power Narativ into the future, plus you'll receive great perks, including exclusive content like "Spy Murdoch."
More importantly, you'll contribute to this decisive moment in history. 
Your presence in this journey means the world to me.
Thank you,
Z
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You can watch the live taping of this and other Narativ LIve episodes on a new day and time, Wednesday at 8 PM ET, by following Zev at twitter.com/zevshalev.
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COMING SOON: "SPY MURDOCH": A new Narativ original serial about Rupert Murdoch's role in espionage attacks. Available to NARATIV premium subscribers who join Narativ on Patreon at patreon.com/narativ or Narativ's new YouTube premium channel at Youtube.com/@narativTV (click on the 'join' button). Prices will change as we get closer to the series premiere.

How To Recruit A Russian Spy with Jeff Stein

As Zev's interest in the McGonigal Affair intensifies, he calls Jeff Stein of SpyTalk for some advice. Jeff is a former intelligence reporter for Newsweek and The Washington Post and current head honcho at SpyTalk, which he describes as "Intelligence for thinking people."
Zev asks Jeff what would make a 22-year veteran of the FBI like Charlie McGonigal turn against his country. Jeff's insightful response on the mindset of an FBI agent is a must-listen and also reveals what his sources are telling him about McGonigal.
He also tells us a story about lunch, or was it drinks, with Christopher Hitchens and a journalist for Tass named Boris.
Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter @SpyTalker 
Read the SpyTalk substack at SpyTalk.co 
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A personal note from Zev:
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Dear friend: 
Thank you for tuning into Narativ's podcast. For almost seven years, I've been revealing the truth about the war on democracy. It's been the privilege of my lifetime.
Can I count on your help to continue bringing you the truth?
Hundreds of exceptional Narativ patrons on Patreon have already made this possible, and you can join them by clicking on https://www.patreon.com/narativ.
Your support will power Narativ into the future, plus you'll receive great perks, including exclusive content like "Spy Murdoch."
More importantly, you'll contribute to this decisive moment in history. 
Your presence in this journey means the world to me.
Thank you,
Z
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You can watch the live taping of this and other Narativ LIve episodes on a new day and time, Wednesday at 8 PM ET, by following Zev at twitter.com/zevshalev.
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COMING SOON: "SPY MURDOCH": A new Narativ original serial about Rupert Murdoch's role in espionage attacks. Available to NARATIV premium subscribers who join Narativ on Patreon at patreon.com/narativ or Narativ's new YouTube premium channel at Youtube.com/@narativTV (click on the 'join' button). Prices will change as we get closer to the series premiere.

The Mole with Special Guest Craig Unger

"Was Charles McGonigal Putin's mole inside the FBI's New York field office?" Zev asks on this week's podcast. McGonigal is the subject of two federal indictments and faces new claims he was involved in a $300 Million Kremlin oil scheme. If proven, this could be the biggest scandal in recent FBI history and may force the reopening of some historical cases.
Zev is joined by Craig Unger, who wrote "American Kompromat" and "House of Bush, House of Saud." 
The two men piece together McGonigal's timeline in a gripping hour-long show which re-examines McGonigal's case history, like TWA-800, 911, Trump-Russia, and the theft of the Los Alamos nuclear secrets.
Zev and Craig also look at McGonigal's FBI family tree and reveal some familiar and controversial names.
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A personal note from Zev:
Dear friend: 
Thank you for tuning into Narativ's podcast. It has been an incredible journey since 2016, and I couldn't have done it without your amazing support.
I hope I can continue bringing the truth to you by counting on your help. Hundreds of exceptional Narativ patrons on Patreon have already made this possible, and I know you can be one of them.
Join them at https://www.patreon.com/narativ.
Your support will power Narativ into the future, plus you'll receive great perks and contribute to this historic time. 
Your presence in this journey means the world to me. Thank you so much for your contribution!
Sincerely, Zev
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You can watch the live taping of this and other Narativ LIve episodes on a new day and time, Wednesday at 8 PM ET, by following Zev at twitter.com/zevshalev.
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COMING SOON: "SPY MURDOCH": A new Narativ original serial about Rupert Murdoch's role in espionage attacks. Available to NARATIV premium subscribers who join Narativ on Patreon at patreon.com/narativ or Narativ's new YouTube premium channel at Youtube.com/@narativTV (click on the 'join' button). Prices will change as we get closer to the series premiere.