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The Backstory

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The Backstory brings you in-depth reporting, updates on the latest headlines and great guests in a high energy show that's both informative and entertaining.
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You know him from Sirius XM and Sputnik Radio. Now join Dr. Wilmer Leon every week for Connecting the Dots where he pulls back the curtain for a deeper look at the world’s top issues, powered by the expertise of journalists, academics, and activists from around the world. With so much happening in these times, it can be crazy and overwhelming out there, so let Dr. Leon help you ”connect the dots”!
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BASIC is the only peace and security non-governmental organization that is British-American in composition and focus. With programs that address diplomacy and decision-making around nuclear weapons, we work on both sides of the Atlantic to encourage sustainable transatlantic security policies and to develop the strategies that can achieve them. We have charitable status in the United Kingdom and in the United States. We operate with offices in London and Washington, a small but committed sta ...
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GONE TO MIXCLOUD. See you there! Music addict. Too weird to live and too rare to die. Music References ♫ -Pure Ibiza Radio -Bora Bora, Ibiza -Hotel Slon -Cvetličarna, Lj -Club Cankarjev Dom, Lj -Orto Bar, Lj -Opera Bar, Lj -Nebotičnik Skyscraper Lj -Ljubljanski grad/Ljubljana Castle -Chill Out Cafe Lj -Mr.&Mrs. Green, Lj -Solist, Lj -Terminal Club, Lj -Mesečina, Trbovlje -Simphony, MB -Sante, MB -Bossaball festival, Ankaran -Marco Polo, Nova Gorica -DiVino, Lj -Feniks (FNX), Lj -Rich Club, L ...
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Attorney, pundit and writer Tyler Nixon joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the resumption of the testimony in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, how serious it is that the court has found him in contempt, what is likely to come from Hunter Biden's lawsuit against Fox News, and how much of a threat Robert …
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Scottie Nell Hughes - Host of 360 View Steve Gill - Political Commentator and Lawyer Misty Winston - Radio Host and Political Activist Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Scottie Nell Hughes about a potential presidential debate between Donald Trump and incumbent Joe Biden. Rachel would then speak to Steve …
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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss American intelligence writing off the idea that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Alexei Navalny’s death, why Ukraine is retreating from the Donetsk People's Republic and what Russian movements the summer might bring, talks…
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Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Said Arikat - Professor at American University and Journalist Esteban Carrillo - Journalist and Editor at The Cradle Garland Nixon - Political Analyst and Co-Host of The Critical Hour Rachel kicked off the new week by hosting Mark Sleboda for a discussion on the Russian military's latest a…
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Rachel began the last show of the week by hosting author, journalist and geopolitical analyst KJ Noh on the topic of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China, where he delivered a list of demands to Beijing. Following a discussion on Blinken in China, Rachel spoke to Journalist and Reporter for RT Manila Chan about the nationwide unive…
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Author, journalist and former bureau chief Jon Jeter joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss what to make of economic growth in 2024 so far, how to interpret disparate economic indicators, whether interest rates will indeed drop this summer, proposals from within former President Donald Trump’s camp to bring the Federal Rese…
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Adjunct professor and former NAACP general counsel Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss a challenge by Starbucks to the power of the National Labor Relations Board, the Supreme Court’s history when it comes to labor protections, a new overtime rule by the Biden administration, former Miramax head Harvey Weinste…
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Journalist and Co-Host of The Final Countdown Angie Wong about the legal drama surrounding Donald Trump, including his hush money case, which resumed on Thursday. Rachel was then joined by Geopolitical Analyst and Editor of CovertAction Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov, who discussed the ongoing Gaza war protests taking p…
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Find me and the show on social media @DrWilmerLeon on X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Drwilmerleonctd FULL TRANSCRIPT Wilmer Leon (00:15): Welcome to the Connecting the Dots podcast with Dr. Wilmer Leon. I'm Wilmer Leon. So here's the point. We have a tendency to view current events as though they occur in a va…
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Writer and editor of The Polemicist Jim Kavanagh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss hearings today at the Supreme Court over federal versus state laws on abortion, the Arizona legislature once again debating an antiquated abortion law, why the Biden administration continues to provide unrestricted financial support for …
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to lawyer and political commentator Tyler Nixon about the hush money case against Donald Trump, along with SCOTUS' review of the former president's legal immunity. Rachel then spoke to radio host and political commentator Misty Winston about the US Senate forwarding the foreign funding bills to President Joe Biden fo…
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Author, political scientist, and host of the American Exception podcast Aaron Good joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakout to discuss what’s next for the legal troubles facing former President Donald Trump, whether ISIS has begun to function as an “American foreign legion,” Australian judges ordering Twitter to ban a video of a knife …
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Mark Sleboda, international relations and security analyst, about the $61 billion aid package that is expected to be approved by the US Senate and President Joe Biden, paving the way for the delivery of a large amount of weapons. Rachel then hosted Melik Abdul, political strategist and co-host of Fault Lines, who …
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Rachel began the first show of the week by hosting Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of The Ron Paul Institute of Peace and Prosperity, on the topic of the US House passing separate funding bills for Ukraine, Israel and other partner nations, including the Philippines. Rachel then spoke to Lawyer and Political Commentator Steve Gill about the late…
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Former US diplomat, and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the provisions of the security aid package that just passed the House, including money for the Philippines, attacks on TikTok and money for Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. He also gets into former President Donald Trump’…
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Scholar, educator and journalist KJ Noh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent remarks on the conflict in Ukraine and on Russia’s relationship with China. He also breaks down the dangers of Washington’s rush to decouple from China, how the career of NPR’s new CEO reflects the …
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to political analyst and co-host of The Critical Hour Garland Nixon about the House's planned vote on the foreign funding bills amid a disagreement between GOP representatives over the Ukraine aid. Then Rachel was joined by international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda, who discussed the alleged Israeli s…
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Cartoonist and Co-Host of The Final Countdown Ted Rall about Donald Trump's hush money trial and the current status of the case's jury selection. Following a discussion on the Trump trial, Rachel spoke to Political Commentator and Radio Host Misty Winston about the Kennedy family backing Joe Biden instead of RFK J…
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Veteran war journalist Elijah Magnier joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss if and when to expect a response by Israel to Iran’s score-settling over the weekend, a warning from Iran that it might reconsider its nuclear policy, the insurer of the Nord Stream pipelines refusing to pay out because the damage likely resulted f…
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Follow this week's guest Scott Ritter on X/Twitter @RealScottRitter and his substack http://scottritterextra.com/ and read his latest article here: https://consortiumnews.com/2024/04/15/scott-ritter-the-missiles-of-april/ Find me and the show on social media @DrWilmerLeon on X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Drwi…
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Canadian author and activist Yves Engler joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the assurances the US government has provided to the UK regarding the treatment of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange, Israel promising to strike Iran once again, accusations by a UN panel that Israel has obstructed its probe into human rights v…
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Journalist and Co-Host of The Final Countdown Angie Wong about former President Donald Trump's ongoing trials, as he attempts to navigate through the US legal system before the presidential election. Rachel then spoke to Ex-Ukrainian Diplomat and Whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko about House Speaker Mike Johnson's u…
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Labor attorney, human rights activist and author Daniel Kovalik joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the role of China in mediating between Israel and Iran, whether talk of further retaliation portends a wider regional war, reports that Washington tried to persuade Tehran to allow a “symbolic strike” by Israel, and House …
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Rachel began Tuesday's show by hosting lawyer and President of the Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Ed Martin on the topic of the Supreme Court's examination and ruling on the January 6th obstruction case and whether or not it could be applied to those charged for the events on that day in 2021. Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute o…
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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the Iranian response to Israel’s bombing of Tehran’s embassy in Damascus, what the Iranians considered in calculating the response, which American politicians appear to want further bloodshed, the conflict among House Republicans …
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Rachel kicked off the new week by hosting attorney Steve Gill on the topic of Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, which has gained considerable coverage around the United States. Following a discussion on Trump's legal drama, Rachel was joined by political scientist and host of The Critical Hour on Radio Sputnik Dr. Wilmer Leon, who provid…
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The Backstory's Rachel Blevins began Friday's show by hosting journalist Angie Wong on the topic of Donald Trump's ongoing legal battles. Rachel then spoke to ex-Ukrainian diplomat and whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko about the Kiev regime's new draft law that seeks to exponentially grow the manpower of the depleted Ukrainian military. In the final …
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Robert Hockett, professor of law and of public policy at Cornell University, joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss whether the Democrats’ decision to make abortion a leading issue in the 2024 election will be the layup they expect, whether President Joe Biden will take executive action on the border and to what effect, whe…
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Rachel began Thursday's show by hosting lawyer and political commentator Steve Gill on the latest from the court cases against former US President Donald Trump. Following the conversation on Trump, Rachel turned her attention to the economy, where finance expert Aquiles Larrea broke down the most recent inflation figures and the shortcomings of Bid…
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Lawyer, writer and environmental advocate Steven Donziger joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss what’s being called a landmark victory in the European Court of Human Rights for climate activists, the tactic of suing governments and fossil fuel companies to meet their climate responsibilities, how oil companies are respondi…
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Rachel kicked off the show on Wednesday by hosting independent journalist Dan Lazare on the topic of the US House voting down the FISA bill and its impact on Speaker Mike Johnson. Following a discussion on FISA, Rachel spoke to author and journalist Peter Coffin about accusations that publicly funded NPR has purposely chosen to restrict stories tha…
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Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss how Republicans are mishandling the issue of abortion in the political arena, the possibility that this presidential election may go without a debate, why January 6 defendants are getting out of prison, whether President Joe Biden will use executive …
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Find me and the show on social media @DrWilmerLeon on X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Drwilmerleonctd FULL TRANSCRIPT: Announcer (00:06): Connecting the dots with Dr. Wilmer Leon, where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge. Wilmer Leon (00:14): Welcome to the Connecting the Dots podcast with …
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Rachel began the show by hosting political commentator Misty Winston on the topic of the Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement with the city of East Palestine. Nebojsa Malic, journalist at RT, would then join the show to discuss the latest allegations that Russia was interfering in the US presidential elections, especially as US President Joe …
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International geopolitical consultant and former security analyst Dr. David Oualaalou joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Eurasian security conversations between Russia and China, why great powers are preparing for a new conflict zone in the Pacific, the Japanese prime minister’s visit to Washington, what to expect from …
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to journalist and co-host of the Final Countdown Angie Wong about Donald Trump's record setting fundraiser, which saw him raise over $50 million over the weekend. Then, international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda spoke to Rachel about the Russian military's advance in the Donbass region. To open the fin…
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Former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito by Ecuadorian authorities, what will happen as the House of Representatives prepares to vote on Ukraine aid and whether Mike Johnson will retain the speakership after, former…
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Garland Nixon: Political Analyst and Co-Host of The Critical Hour. Nebojsa Malic: Journalist. Andrii Telizhenko: Former Ukrainian Diplomat and Whistleblower. Francis Anthony Boyle: Professor of International Law at the University of Illinois. In the first hour, Garland Nixon discussed the ongoing power outages in the US northeast and highlighted th…
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Scholar, educator, journalist and member of Veterans for Peace KJ Noh joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss Israel’s response to a scolding from Washington, when to expect an Iranian response to Israel’s attack on its embassy in Syria, why former President Donald Trump is criticizing Israel’s tactics, why Republican Congre…
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Syndicated cartoonist and co-host of The Final Countdown Ted Rall discussed the Biden administration's preparation for a potential return to a Trump presidency, analyzing the political dynamics and policy implications. Radio Host and political commentator Misty Winston examined the legal fate of Julian Assange, exploring the legal proceedings and b…
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CEO of Real Progressives and Modern Monetary Theory activist Steve Grumbine joins MIsfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss consent manufacturing in Florida, Robert Kennedy’s impact on the 2024 general election, efforts to change Nebraska’s electoral law, Trump’s threats to arrest Democrats who attempted to impeach him, and the ongo…
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Find me and the show on social media @DrWilmerLeon on X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Drwilmerleonctd FULL TRANSCRIPT Announcer (00:06): Connecting the dots with Dr. Wilmer Leon, where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge. Wilmer Leon (00:15): Welcome to the Connecting the Dots podcast with D…
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to journalist Angie Wong about the recent primary results that revealed voter discontent with President Joe Biden, as several people voted "uninstructed". Rachel would then speak to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about the NATO foreign ministers meeting amid fears that a Trump presidency co…
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Labor attorney, human rights activist, and author Daniel Kovalik joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss whether the Israeli strikes on food relief organization World Central Kitchen could have been deliberate, the increasing pressure on President Joe Biden to push Israel to cease the violence in Gaza, former President Donal…
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In the first hour, lawyer Steve Gill dives into the extension of the gag order against Donald Trump, as the judge attempts to silence the former president from targeting his daughter. Then, independent journalist Daniel Lazare discusses RFK Jr's interviews with CNN and Fox News and his potential to be an election spoiler. To open the final hour, ve…
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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Israel’s deadly strike on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy, whether there is any action Israel could take that would threaten US support, an expanded Scottish hate crime law, and why some efforts to protect the rig…
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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Russia demanding terrorism suspects from Ukraine, the latest attempt to revive and legitimize “Havana Syndrome,” the political future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as protests rage in Tel Aviv, continued Israeli att…
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Mitch Roschelle: Media Commentator and Finance Expert. Daniel McAdams: Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. Esteban Carrillo: Journalist and Editor of The Cradle. Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst. In the first hour, media commentator and finance expert Mitch Roschelle shed light on the AT&…
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Andrii Telizhenko: Former Ukrainian Diplomat and Whistleblower Koffi Kouakou: Geopolitical Analyst Elijah Magnier: Veteran War Correspondent Armen Kurdian: Political Commentator In the first hour, Andrii Telizhenko discussed Ukraine's alleged link to the terrorists behind the Moscow concert hall terrorist attack. Later in the hour, Koffi Kouakou hi…
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