Behind the Bastards

This episode of Behind the Bastards, featuring guest David Bell, examines Francis Galton’s contributions to forensic science, including the…

This episode of Behind the Bastards continues its deep dive into Francis Galton, the inventor of eugenics and the "nature versus nurture" concept.

Journalist and scholar Hassan Hassan discusses his book, "Counter Revolution in Egypt," arguing that Sisi’s regime is a new "Second Republic"…

This episode of Behind the Bastards begins a series on Francis Galton, the father of eugenics, by examining his vile personal conduct during his explorations.

Hosts Dave and Christopher Bell introduce Francis Galton, the Victorian scientist who invented eugenics and modern statistical concepts like correlation.

An Al Kurdd analyzes the structural flaws of the "Board of Peace," arguing that its design—featuring Trump, Netanyahu, and business elites while…

This episode of Behind the Bastards explores websites enabling sex crimes, focusing on Dominique Pellico and the platform Coco.

Hosts discuss the rise of Coco.

Kevin Foster examines billionaire Tom Dundon’s demand for $600 million in public funds to renovate Portland’s Moda Center, exposing the flawed economics of sports subsidies.

This episode debunks myths surrounding Percy Fawcett, the inspiration for Indiana Jones, revealing him as a delusional occultist rather than a heroic explorer.

Hosts and guest Miriam expose Percy Fawcett, the British explorer often cited as Indiana Jones’ real-life inspiration, as a fraudulent and abusive figure.

This compilation episode features a deep dive into American imperialism with guest James, exploring how the U.

This episode of Behind the Bastards features guest James Stout discussing Francisco Solano Lopez, the incompetent dictator of Paraguay.

Host Robert Evans and guest James Stout discuss Francisco Solano López, the dictator of Paraguay who inadvertently caused a genocide against his own people through disastrous military incompetence.

This compilation episode features hosts Robert Evans and Mia Long discussing unprecedented protests in India against Prime Minister Modi’s…

Hosted by Zarin Burnett, this episode profiles Palantir CEO Alex Karp, tracing his shift from a left-wing philosophy student to a staunch defender of Western surveillance.

Hosts Robert Evans and Sophie Ellett are joined by Zarin Burnett to discuss Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir.

Host Amir Wong interviews Lake and Andy from the Gender Affirming Care Workers Alliance about their parallel unionization efforts at Real U Electrolysis’s Lakewood location.

Host Matt Rogers and guest Dr.

Hosts and guest Dr.

This compilation episode features two segments: first, Elia Ayyub analyzes a controversial trilateral agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the US,…

Hosted by Samantha McVeigh, this episode details Rebecca Felton’s post-Civil War life, covering her activism against convict leasing and her inflammatory advocacy for lynching to protect white women.

This episode of Behind the Bastards examines Rebecca Felton, the technically first female U.

In this compilation episode of "It Could Happen Here," host Robert Evans and guest Carl Casarda discuss the complexities of gun ownership following the election.

This episode examines the moral decay within Navy SEALs during the Global War on Terror, focusing on war crimes like "canoeing" and the mythologized Lone Survivor mission.

Hosts discuss Richard Marcinko’s controversial legacy, detailing his founding of SEAL Team 6 and subsequent disgrace for torturing a civilian during Red Cell exercises.

Host Garrison Davis interviews EFF’s Cooper Quinton on the Supreme Court’s ruling that geofence warrants constitute a Fourth Amendment search.

Host Robert Evans and guest Andrew discuss Richard Marcinko’s role in founding SEAL Team 6, contrasting his "pirate" ethos with the Navy’s "boy scout" professionalism.

Host Hart and guest Andrew T.

This compilation episode features two segments from "It Could Happen Here.

Hosts Robert Evans and Molly Conger discuss Uday Hussein’s tyrannical control of Iraqi football, detailing his torture of players in "red rooms" for poor performance.

Hosted by Hugh Neufeld, this episode of Behind the Bastards features guest Molly Conger to discuss Uday Hussein’s role in Iraqi football.

James O'Keefe and guest Elia Ayoub analyze recent far-right violence in Belfast, distinguishing Northern Ireland’s sectarian dynamics from those in England.

This episode of Behind the Bastards covers Elizabeth Dilling’s influential 1930s book, *The Red Network*, which falsely labeled hundreds of…

Hosts Robert Evans and Sophie Walsh are joined by guest Katie Stoll to discuss Elizabeth Dilling, an early 20th-century American fascist influencer.

Host Garrison Davis and guest Bailey Newposter analyze the thwarted plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.

This episode continues the series on Ian Smith, detailing the collapse of the Central African Federation and the rise of the white supremacist Rhodesian Front.

Host Robert Evans and guest Becca Ramos explore the history of Rhodesia and its leader Ian Smith.

This episode examines the Dominican Republic’s immigration system, tracing its roots to U.

Host Sophie and guest Ed Zitron discuss the Quadro Tracker, a fake bomb detector based on the ideomotor effect that caused numerous deaths.

Host Alex Winter and guest Ed Zitron explore the psychology behind why people fall for technological cons, linking modern AI hype to historical pseudoscience.

This compilation episode features hosts Robert Evans and Mia discussing former Border Patrol agent Gregory Bovino’s appearance at a far-right “re-migration” summit in Portugal.

Host Robert Evans and guest Kim Kelly examine Bill Ackman’s disastrous JCPenney takeover, where he installed Ron Johnson to implement a failed Apple…

Host Robert Evans and guest Kim Kelly discuss activist investors, focusing on Bill Ackman as the archetype of this controversial financial strategy.

Robert Evans and Molly Conger discuss recent grizzly bear attacks in Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, criticizing former Interior Secretary…

Hosts Robert Evans and Joe Kasabian explore LAPD detective Mark Furman’s role in the O.

Hosts Robert Evans and Sophie Hughes, joined by author Joe Kasabian, discuss the life of late LAPD detective Mark Furman, whose racism and evidence tampering helped acquit O.

This compilation episode features two distinct stories.

Hosts Hugh Neufeld and Jamie Loftus conclude their saga on One Taste, a Bay Area orgasm cult led by Nicole Dedone.

Hosts Julia and Luke welcome back Jamie Loftus to discuss the Welcome Consensus, an 1990s Bay Area orgasm cult led by abusive founder RJ Testerman.