The Free Thought Project Podcast

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The Free Thought Project is an alternative media platform that has reached millions through the years with our articles and social media pages. We offer a perspective outside of the left right paradigm that values peace, freedom and truth.

  1. Guest: Dave Benner - Epstein, Empire & Surveillance: Unmasking the Global Cover-Up

    2D AGO

    Guest: Dave Benner - Epstein, Empire & Surveillance: Unmasking the Global Cover-Up

    This week, Jason Bassler, Matt Agorist, and Don Via, Jr. welcomed Dave Benner to the podcast. Dave is a historian, author, and contributor to platforms like The Tenth Amendment Center, the Mises Institute, and the Abbeville Institute. He has penned essential books such as Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism, Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution, and The 14th Amendment and the Incorporation Doctrine. A staunch advocate of Jeffersonian principles, Dave is an outspoken critic of centralized authority and federal overreach, offering an insightful historical lens to today’s most pressing issues. The conversation begins by examining the current administration's increasingly aggressive posture toward Iran, which Dave argues is bringing the U.S. closer to the brink of a hot war. This leads into a deep dive regarding the curious rebranding of Jeffrey Epstein as a Russian intelligence asset. Dave provides a brilliant analysis of why the "Russia" label is being used as a desperate limited hangout to protect the domestic and allied intelligence agencies that actually facilitated Epstein’s operation. We clarify that critiquing the state's narrative doesn't make one a friend to foreign criminals like Putin, but rather highlights how the establishment uses foreign boogeymen to shield itself from a true domestic reckoning. The episode then shifts gears to the absolute "clown show" in D.C. involving Pam Bondi and the Epstein files. We discuss how Thomas Massie caught the DOJ red-handed redacting the names of powerful co-conspirators like Les Wexner while simultaneously leaking the private information of victims. Bondi’s dismissive claims of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" serve as a perfect example of using partisan loyalty as a human shield to block accountability for a pedophile ring. We also touch on the case of Nancy Guthrie, which served as a massive media distraction while exposing a terrifying surveillance reality: the FBI’s admission of pulling data from disconnected, unsubscribed cameras. Finally, we look at the role of Palantir and the elite's view of the public, before Dave offers a powerful "White Pill" by grounding our current struggle in the historical importance of decentralization and the path for individuals to reclaim their sovereignty. (Length: 1:04:49) Click Here to Support TFTP. Dave on Twitter: https://x.com/dbenner83 Dave's Liberty Vault on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Liberty-Vault

    1h 4m
  2. Guest: Ancap Tim - Epstein Files, Rothschild Revelations, & Liberty-Folk Energy

    FEB 9

    Guest: Ancap Tim - Epstein Files, Rothschild Revelations, & Liberty-Folk Energy

    On the Free Thought Project's 200th episode, we sit down with Ancap Tim, a musician and activist whose journey from music ministry and a preacher’s upbringing to radical decentralization has made him a unique voice in the fight for liberty. We dive deep into the writing on the wall—the 2026 Epstein/Trump disclosures. We discuss the psychological phenomenon of partisan blinders, where the "anti-establishment" faithful often ignore the depravity of their own leaders, and how the DOJ has been used as a shield for predation. Jason Bassler brings a sobering warning: is the state intentionally discrediting itself to pave the way for a technocratic, AI-driven surveillance state? Before, we pivoted to the "White Pill," Tim entertained us with a live acoustic performance of his track entitled "Rothschild Rag" from his new album "The State is Just A Mafia." Tim then explained how music serves as a catalyst for awakening, bypassing the logical brain to reach the soul, and why the phrase "No King but Christ" is the ultimate declaration of independence from the state’s parasitic "Nature of Empire." (Length: 1:01:13) Click Here to Support TFTP. Follow Ancap Tim: Twitter: https://x.com/ancaptim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.wade.9085 You can find all of Tim’s music, social media, and merchandise—including his debut album of "The Stat's Just a Mafia"—at his official hub: Website: https://ancaptim.crd.co/ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/ancap-tim/1824866402

    59 min
  3. Guest: Dylan Schmidt - Masked Agents, Warrantless Raids, & the Tech That Enables Them

    JAN 26

    Guest: Dylan Schmidt - Masked Agents, Warrantless Raids, & the Tech That Enables Them

    On this week’s episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Matt Agorist and Jason Bassler sit down with Dylan Schmidt, a digital strategist, founder of Digital Podcaster, and the creator behind Content Clips. Dylan has recently become a vital voice in the liberty movement, known best for his sharp, accessible analysis of the modern surveillance state. He specializes in taking complex, dystopian developments—from AI drag-nets to data harvesting—and breaking them down into digestible, viral content that reaches people far outside the usual echo chambers. The conversation begins with Dylan’s origin story, exploring the moment he began to see the system for what it actually is and the compulsion he felt to use his platform to wake others up. We discuss the terrifying new reality of ICE asserting the authority to enter private homes without a judicial warrant—and the disturbing apathy from the public regarding this death blow to the 4th Amendment. Dylan provides a brilliant analogy to explain this shift, comparing the government’s encroachment on rights to a "private equity firm taking over your favorite restaurant," gutting the quality and soul while retaining the brand name. We also cover the grim irony of the police state eating its own tail, highlighting recent reports of ICE agents detaining and profiling local police officers. Later in the show, we shift gears to the machinery of control. We dive into Palantir, the tax-funded leviathan of spying that is mapping our lives in real-time, and discuss the dual-edged sword of Artificial Intelligence. We also tackle the myth of crypto privacy, exposing how companies like Chainalysis are tracking "establishment wallets" and what steps you can take to break free from this financial panopticon. Finally, we discuss the rise of Flock safety cameras and how to resist them, before closing with a powerful "White Pill" on why maintaining your composure, connecting with nature, and refusing to participate in online hate is the ultimate act of rebellion. (Length: 1:18:25) Click Here to Support TFTP. Follow Dylan Schmidt: Instagram: instagram.com/thedylanschmidt Website: dylanschmidt.com

    1h 16m
  4. Guest: Dylan Allman - From Tribes to Cults: A Nation Divided by Manufactured Realities

    JAN 19

    Guest: Dylan Allman - From Tribes to Cults: A Nation Divided by Manufactured Realities

    Dylan Allman is a writer, conscientious objector, and liberty activist. A former soldier who broke free from military indoctrination, he now focuses his work on techno-optimism, individual liberty, and exposing the machinery of the state. He writes at the Interlinked Substack and is a vocal critic of the "Uniparty" establishment. In this episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, we are joined by Dylan to dissect the terrifying and rapid expansion of the police state under the guise of "Operation Metro Surge." We dive deep into the blinding hypocrisy of the modern political divide, examining how the "MAGA" right has pivoted from decrying the "Deep State" under Biden to cheering on federal jackboots now that their party holds the leash. We break down the recent tragedy in Minnesota, where Renee Good—an American citizen and legal observer—was gunned down by ICE agents and subsequently branded a "domestic terrorist" by the administration to cover their tracks. We also analyze the viral footage of an innocent American citizen being detained and disarmed by federal agents simply for "looking" like a suspect, asking the hard question: Does the Second Amendment even exist if the state can strip you of it on a hunch? Finally, we explore the "divide and conquer" trap that has the working class fighting each other instead of the technocrats building their prison. We close the show with a powerful "White Pill" solution from Dylan, offering a simple yet profound path toward de-escalating the madness and rebuilding a free society through empathy. (Length: 1:08:34)  Click Here to Support TFTP. Follow Dylan Allman: • Substack: https://interlinked.substack.com/ • X (Twitter): https://x.com/dylanmallman

    1h 5m
  5. Guest: Aaron Day - Exit the System: Medical Tourism & the New Health Frontier

    JAN 12

    Guest: Aaron Day - Exit the System: Medical Tourism & the New Health Frontier

    On this episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Matt and Jason are joined by returning champion Aaron Day for his fourth appearance on the show. Day is a liberty activist, entrepreneur, and author. He is the Chairman of the Stark360 PAC and has been a prominent voice in the Free State Project. His latest ventures include his 2026 U.S. Senate run to promote liberty from the inside and Oasara, a counter-economy solution to medical tyranny. We kick off the conversation with Aaron’s controversial new bid for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. Aaron explains why he is entering the belly of the beast and how he plans to use the platform not to govern, but to promote voluntaryist values and expose the two-party paradigm as a criminal enterprise. The discussion then turns to the state of political prisoners in the West. We break down the "ransom" of Roger Ver—who was effectively extorted for millions to avoid a cage—and discuss the ongoing persecution of privacy pioneers like Ian Freeman and Roman Storm. This bleeds into a critical look at the state of crypto, how Bitcoin has been "hijacked" by institutional interests, and why the EU is terrified of true privacy coins. Later, we pivot to the solutions: Medical Freedom. Aaron unveils his new project, Oasara, a medical tourism marketplace designed to help people escape the U.S. healthcare price-gouging (where markups can hit 10,000%). He debunks the myths that "cheaper means worse," explains how AI and privacy are being integrated into patient care, and shares his vision for a parallel health system. We also touch on Aaron’s creative side, discussing his eye-opening AI-generated music, before wrapping up with a unique "White Pill" on finding the leverage to dismantle tyranny.  Click Here to Support TFTP. Daylight Freedom (Hub for all Aaron's work): https://daylightfreedom.org/ Aaron Day for Senate: https://day2026.com/ Follow Aaron on X: @AaronRDay

    1h 1m
  6. Guest: Richard Grove - Venezuela, Oil & Cartels: Inside The U.S. Empire’s New Playbook

    12/15/2025

    Guest: Richard Grove - Venezuela, Oil & Cartels: Inside The U.S. Empire’s New Playbook

    In this explosive episode, hosts Matt Agorist, Jason Bassler, and Don Via, Jr. sit down with forensic historian and Grand Theft World host, Richard Grove, to meticulously dissect the war machine's play-by-play. We start by exposing the Trump administration's aggressive seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker and the geopolitical calculations behind the current push for conflict.  Richard traces the deep state's involvement in the multinational drug trade, tying the current Venezuela narrative directly to the decades-old CIA drug trafficking history. We analyze the sheer hypocrisy of the establishment—including the Trump administration's pardon of a convicted Honduran drug-trafficking president—and reveal how international banking families leverage manufactured conflict to build a global machine for world domination. The conversation even takes a detour down JFK memory hole lane, followed by a look at the psychological tricks the establishment uses to keep the voting base blind, compliant, and consistently backing the very systems that enslave them. The episode pivots to a powerful account of individual agency, detailing the successful, personal campaign Richard and his wife led to free Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old American citizen who was abandoned by the State Department and held in a torturous IDF prison. Finally, we break down the current status of the political "liberty movement" and end on a solutions-based "White Pill" note, with Richard explaining how true freedom is achieved by claiming self-ownership and mastering practical skills instead of waiting for a political savior. (Length: 1:16:42)  Click Here to Support TFTP. Richard's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/richardgroveRichard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tragedyandhopeRichard's Website: https://grandtheftworld.com/Richard's University of Reason: https://www.universityofreason.com/mindset

    1h 15m
  7. Guest: Gavin Nascimento - Unmasking USAID: The Hidden History of Population Control

    12/08/2025

    Guest: Gavin Nascimento - Unmasking USAID: The Hidden History of Population Control

    This week, hosts Jason Bassler, Matt Agorist, and Don Via Jr. are joined by author and researcher Gavin Nascimento, known for his deep historical analysis of elitism, world government, and control structures. We discussed the political theater surrounding DOGE and USAID, exposing how the "woke" cuts were a distraction while core functions, including ties to a global depopulation agenda, remained fully intact within the swamp. We then dug into the psychological warfare used by the elite—exploring Pavlovian techniques and historical social engineering—to keep the populace compliant, even when their leaders completely sell them out. Gavin took us on a historical trip from the Roman Empire to today, drawing direct parallels on how shadow governments operate outside the democratic process, sliding their tentacles into education and social engineering. Despite the heavy subject matter, we closed on two strong notes of agency: Gavin provided a roadmap for hacking the digital propaganda campaign to create our own narrative, and he laid out the plan for his new project, the Truth Warrior Academy, designed to teach listeners to fight back against psychological control. (Length: 1:20:07) Click Here to Support TFTP. Little Free Thinkers - "Know Your Rights" (Children's Book): https://littlefreethinkers.com/ Get Gavin's book here: https://www.amazon.com/History-Elitism-Government-Population-Control-ebook/dp/B0BSS9W4M5/ The truncated Version on TFTP: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/be-the-change/a-history-of-world-government-population-control-the-great-reset-vs-the-great-revolution  Follow Him On FB: https://www.facebook.com/TruthWarriorGavinFollow Him On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthwarriorgavin/Follow Him On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GavinNascimentoFollow Him On Minds: https://www.minds.com/GavinNascimento/Follow Him On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthWarriorGCheck Out His Merch: https://a-new-kind-of-human.myshopify.com/Support His Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GavinNascimento

    1h 18m
  8. Guest: Gareth Icke — Our Hill to Die On: Inside the Global Fight Against Digital ID

    11/24/2025

    Guest: Gareth Icke — Our Hill to Die On: Inside the Global Fight Against Digital ID

    This week, Jason, Don and Matt sit down with Gareth Icke, host of 'Gareth Icke Tonight' on the Ickonic Network and an outspoken voice for sovereignty and free speech. We start off and go deep into the mechanics of the new digital control grid. The conversation quickly connects the policing of speech to the economic endgame: the Digital ID rollout. Gareth dissects the terrifying implications of the Digital ID, explaining how it is the ultimate tool for centralized control, tying our speech to a social credit score that can result in financial execution—with even simple consumer actions like automated checkout lines becoming permissioned and human assistance disappearing. We then tie this in to the staggering UK statistic: over 12,000 arrests annually for "offensive" online speech, a chilling phenomenon used to scare people into speech compliance.  Despite this relentless pressure, we discuss how activists in the UK are pushing back and managing to break through the two-party political illusion, showing that resistance is possible. We explore the critical role of certain popular propagandists who rise to fame pretending to be the true resistance, only to fall in line and sell out their bases when actual noncompliance is required. The conversation gets personal as Gareth opens up about growing up in the unique environment of his family, discussing how the public scrutiny he faced made him and his family stronger and instilled a profound bravery. We end on a powerful white pill, as Gareth explains that the entire digital control system is defeated not by fighting politicians, but by tapping into a simple yet profound truth: personal sovereignty is the solution, and you are the answer. (Length: 1:29:39)  Click Here to Support TFTP. Gareth Icke on X: https://x.com/garethicke Ickonic: https://ickonic.com/  Gareth's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/garethicke

    1h 27m
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    Free Thought
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    2018 - 2026
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