Colonial Outcasts
Colonial Outcasts
Colonial Outcasts
The anti-imperialist podcast your uncle will hate. Greg Stoker and Mark Wayne dig into history, anthropology, and military science to expose empire and narrative control, twice a week. Support us and get bonus content and ad-free listening at RFEmedia.com
182. Patriot Front Marches on DC: This is the Price of Tolerance w/ Zue Jernstedt
Check out the full episode for free at" https://www.rfemedia.com/We are not the tolerant left, and we finally need to talk about how influencers in the Palestine Movement support the ideology of White Christian Nationalism, tokenizing Palestinian identity in order to avoid accountability for inherently violent and racist beliefs. Some of you may know who they are, though we're not calling anyone out specifically at this time. In this episode we discuss: The Paradox of Tolerance, how this Veterans Against Fascism march was organized, how it was materially and structurally different from the literal performative Patriot Front march, and how we build momentum and community going forward. To that end, we are joined by Zue Jernstedt - field organizer with About Face: Veterans Against the war, and International Solidarity Member doing protective presence in the West Bank. She was also on the Global Sumud Flotilla with me. We burnt out and pissed off, but hope you enjoy the episode!You can follow Zue and About Face here:https://www.instagram.com/zuedoom/https://www.instagram.com/vetsaboutface/
Jul 6
1 hr 7 min
181. How Military Culture Has Infected American "Manhood" w/ Jasper Craven
I am third generation United States Army, so there was heavy childhood indoctrination in my family. You weren’t a man until you served in a combat unit. In a culture where older rights of passage have been abandoned or intentionally erased, all in service of the imperial machine, there is one coming of age ritual universally available to young men in America - the military. This episode demonstrates how that is bad for literally everyone on the planet. We are joined byJasper Craven is an award-winning investigative journalist covering the U.S. military, veterans' issues, and the American educational complex. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book God Forgives, Brothers Don’t, which will be discussed here today, and a frequent contributor to major national publications. His investigative reporting on the military has appeared in The New York Times, The New Republic, Harper's Magazine, Politico, The Baffler, and The Intercept. Links to his book, both print and audio:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/God-Forgives-Brothers-Dont/Jasper-Craven/9781668087190https://www.audible.com/pd/God-Forgives-Brothers-Dont-Audiobook/B0G6MBWG6B?source_code=AUDORWS0718179KY7
Jul 2
1 hr 31 min
180. The $300 Billion Trojan Horse: The US-Iran Deal Is a Trap for Iran w/ Elina Xenophontos
Subscribe to our substack at https://www.rfemedia.com/ for hours of exclusive content and other podcasts/livestreams/newsletters!This episode is about Elina's latest substack article that blew up. We have talked many times about how liberalizing the markets of adversaries is right out of the US Imperial playbook, so join us for an in depth discussion about this function of Imperialism. Check out her article on substack or patreon here:https://substack.com/home/post/p-202723850https://www.patreon.com/c/ElinaXenophontos/posts
Jul 1
1 hr 30 min
179. The American Revolution Never Even Started, And What to do About It
Welcome to our new media platform - https://www.rfemedia.com/ - and our relaunch episode! We are so happy to have you. This full episode with exclusive content is a freebie. Looking forward, here is what you can expect:Mondays: Colonial Outcasts Geopolitics EpisodeTuesdays: Op-Ed or Article Wednesdays: Colonial Outcasts Society & Culture EpisodeThursdays (Starting Next Week): Hope This Finds You Well live streamFridays: FAF - Political Comedy ShowAnd we’ve go so much more dropping this summer. Cheers y’all!
Jun 29
1 hr 7 min
There is No Master Plan: Is the US Playing 1D Chess to Maintain the Petro-Dollar?
In this episode of Colonial Outcasts, we’re joined by Elina Xenophontos to break down one of the biggest narratives circulating right now: that the United States is executing some kind of grand strategy to preserve the petro-dollar through global energy blockades, military escalation, and economic warfare.We’re here to challenge that idea.From the escalating tensions with Iran to the deployment of additional carrier strike groups, the so-called “blockade,” and ongoing threats of further military action, we take a hard look at what’s actually happening—and whether any of it resembles a coherent long-term plan.Is this 4D chess… or something much simpler?We discuss:The reality behind the US “blockade” of IranWhy the petro-dollar “master plan” theory doesn’t hold upMilitary escalation and contradictions in US strategyThe role of chaos, miscalculation, and short-term decision makingHow online narratives can overestimate state competenceIf you’ve been hearing that everything is part of a carefully orchestrated imperial strategy—this episode is for you.
Apr 15
1 hr 1 min
The Great Hegemony of Empire Begins to Crumble: Sunni, Shia, Christian and Secular Unite
Support our comrades at these links:https://wedeservebetterfoundation.orghttps://[email protected] @diaspora.peoplesplacegivebutter.com/nochellahttps://chuffed.org/project/172939-help-feed-lebanons-displaced-communityPlease follow @PeoplesCore  @tvfreepalestine   @habibihousepodcast  Welcome to a Colonial Outcasts/People’s Core collaborative Episode. So we’re about 5 weeks into the most unpopular war in US history with this being the first war ever where the majority of Americans are consciously siding with the nations we’re attacking. After 3 years of Genocide in Gaza, the planet has experienced a level moral cohesion that is unprecedented. This, combined with the revelations coming out of the Epstein files, has set the stage for a level of global solidarity against a common enemy that we have never seen.Iran and Lebanon have shifted the power dynamics through their strategic operations and messaging to the world and in doing so have opened the floodgates of resistance in the region that united Sunni, Shia, Christian and secular, despite the Wahabi and sectarian psyops working overtime to divide. We discuss this unity and the failure of imperial manipulations in the region with a formidable panel of gifted and determined voices from Lebanon and Palestine.Soha Yassine is a guerrilla journalist and narrative podcaster whose work inside the Lebanese hip hop scene — through Safe House Travel Diary — documents resistance, identity, and survival on the ground. She holds a BA in World Religions and an MA in Islamic Studies, with a background in communications for international NGOs. As founder of Diaspora Peoples Place, she empowers diaspora communities through decolonized gatherings like The Peoples Marketplace and NOCHELLA (April 11, 2026).Anthony Sargon is a Lebanese-AmericanYouTuber/Streamer, documentarian, Former TV Writer and creative.Abu Rahss is co founder of the Palestine News Network.Jedi Darwish is American and Lebanese (South) US Army Veteran, former Explosive Ordnance Disposal - Operations Officer with the United Nations, founder of Radio Beirut, activist, humanitarian, brother, father and son.Assad Shalhoub (@assadshal) is a Lebanese Canadian American creative and co-host of the Habibi House podcast, where he helps shape one of the most unapologetic voices of the Arab diaspora in media today. Blending cultural insight with lived experience, Assad navigates conversations at the intersection of identity, politics, and pop culture with clarity and edge.Laith Marouf is a respected film maker, journalist and humanitarian who operates Free Palestine TV.#lebanon #iran #war #epsteinfiles #muslim #christian #solidarity
Apr 2
2 hr 20 min
War Abroad, Division at Home—Can Anyone Be Reached Before the End Times? (w/ Dr. Hilary Agro)
This week felt like a turning point.While most headlines focus on rising tensions with Iran and the possibility of wider conflict, a series of U.S. military operations—reportedly including “Operation Epic Fury” and “Operation Total Extermination”—are expanding across multiple regions with barely any public scrutiny. From strikes in the Caribbean to escalating actions near the Colombia–Ecuador border, the scope of what’s happening right now is bigger than most people realize.At the same time, we’re watching the national security state expand at home—ICE presence in airports, increasing surveillance, and political rhetoric that feels more extreme by the day. And somehow, we’re told all of this is for our benefit.Then we’re joined by Dr. Hilary Agro—anthropologist, organizer, and abolitionist educator—to tackle a question that feels more urgent than ever:Can people with harmful or contradictory political beliefs actually change?We talk about:- Why organizing the working class means engaging with people you disagree with- The psychology of political identity and belief formation- Why some people are open to change—and others aren’t- The challenges of bridging divides in an era of polarization- What it actually takes to build movements rooted in collective care and liberationIf we’re serious about building a better world, we have to figure out how to reach people—not just write them off.You can follow Dr. Agro here:https://www.youtube.com/@DrHilaryAgrohttps://www.youtube.com/@DrHilaryAgrohttps://hilaryagro.com/2025/10/15/can-people-with-bad-political-beliefs-change/https://www.instagram.com/hilaryagro/
Mar 29
1 hr 22 min
It’s All a Scam! US Government Insolvency, Market Manipulation and the Unwinnable War Against Iran
We're back for another war analysis but this time we're going to be focusing on the economic aspects and contradictions regarding the latest military misadventure in West Asia. Boots on the ground, market manipulations and the fun insanity of everyday existence. Enjoy y'all!
Mar 24
1 hr 14 min
Narrative Control: Losing in Iran and the Consent Manufacturing Loop w/ Dr. Keene-Montgomery
The war isn't going well for the United States. Let's talk with anthropologist Dr. Katie Keene-Montgomery about how and why people are still trapped in this absurd narrative. Nobody exists outside of propaganda. Here are the six layers of narrative production for reference:1. Economic interests that require a threat environment to stay profitable2. Elite networks where consensus forms before any public debate3. Funded think tanks that convert that consensus into expert opinion4. Official language and legal designations that install the frame5. Media systems that distribute it as neutral coverage6. Public opinion polling that returns the result as democratic mandate7. Repeat. This is continuous and cyclical. You can follow Katie here, new to youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@Keene-Montgomery
Mar 19
1 hr 6 min
The Iran War is Going Worse Than You Think: Casualties, Quagmires and GCC Complicity
Hi guys! It’s Wednesday and the War against Iran is going so well that US Regime Media has just dropped the new talking point to all its local subsidiaries - What’ll it be this time? "Short term pain for long term gain."We discuss the regional chess board and the global chess board, the fight for the petrodollar, and the complicity of the Gulf States in the war against Iran. Read Elina's Article here! https://substack.com/home/post/p-190448222
Mar 11
1 hr 16 min
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