Behind the Bastards

Part Two: The Naturopathic Doctor Who Bombed a Plane

Robert concludes the thrilling story of Dr. Robert  Spears, who absolutely was not a doctor or actually named Robert Spears. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Part One: The Naturopathic Doctor Who Bombed a Plane

Robert tells Brandie Posey the thrilling tale of Dr. Robert Spears, a man who was not a doctor but was a trailblazing Naturopath. And when I say "trailblazing", I mean he committed terrorism on a plane. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It Could Happen Here Weekly 229

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  - Private Credit: It's 2008's All The Way Down - Indigeneity with Andrew - The First Anti-AI Firebombing - UCSD and the Palestine Exception to Free Speech - Executive Disorder: SPLC Indictment, Denaturalization, Iran You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. 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Part Four: Jimmy Savile: Britain's Unending Nightmare

Robert concludes the harrowing tale of Jimmy Saville by explaining the horrific reach his relationship with Margaret Thatcher gave him into the NHS, and how he lived out his days as BBC royalty. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Part Three: Jimmy Savile: Britain's Unending Nightmare

Now Jimmy Saville is at the top of the world: he's become a radio and TV star and found his way into the Royal family's good graces. Now we see what he does with power and access. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.