The CIA once employed a bizarre psychological warfare tactic in the Philippines, exploiting local superstitions about the Aswang monster to fight communist rebels in the 1950s. This disturbing operation involved CIA-trained special forces captu...

Third day of podcasting in a row after a busy summer with family commitments and limited alone time to record.• Media propaganda evident in Time Magazine's influential podcast list that excluded Joe Rogan Experience despite being the mo...

A disturbing viral video shows a shooting incident in Seattle between two troubled individuals, revealing deeper issues about mental health, urban safety, and our societal responses to violence. The incident highlights how seemingly simple conf...

Embarking on a journey through classic Star Trek series has led to surprising emotional connections and reflections on modern storytelling quality.• Finding Deep Space Nine to be remarkably well-written with compelling character develop...

The Objective Jerk shares his frustrations about bureaucracy and driving in the Philippines compared to the United States. He details the cultural differences and challenges of navigating government systems as an expat.• Stopped trying ...