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Welcome to "The Blessed and the Damned," a fearless podcast hosted by Matt Pierce, where the sacred meets the profane. Each episode dives into the tumultuous intersections of religion, firearms, narcotics, and political power in America. From divine revelations to the right to bear arms, from the war on drugs to the corridors of power, join Matt as he explores the underbelly of American society with a critical eye and a gonzo spirit. Unfiltered and unapologetic, "The Blessed and the Damned" ...
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The Chinese military is conducting sea trials on their new Fujian aircraft carrier and it might be high-time that the world stop making assumptions about cheap Chinese goods. Like anything else coming from China. this Fujian carrier has its benefits but it also has its fair share of limitations--big ones. In this episode I am giving the whole pictu…
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In this episode of the podcast I am talking about how the government of Mexico is using water as a weapon and Texas politicians are allowing it to happen. I discuss how the idiots in office are killing the Rio Grande Valley's vital bread basket because they are distracted by things like immigration and drugs while Mexico uses something as simple as…
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Are we alone in the universe? It's a question that's haunted humanity for centuries. Join me, Matt Pierce, as we explore the tantalizing possibility of extraterrestrial life. I'll share my own thought-provoking experience and dive into the evidence, both scientific and anecdotal. Let's open our minds and consider: do aliens really exist? Support th…
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In this latest release Matt goes deeply personal. In "Elegy Of A Broken Dream" he draws from personal experience and taps into what feels like may (or may not be) a classic novel penned by a legend. This uniquely personal and crafty story is told with raw and real emotion. No fake elements or over mixing. Just a pure, raw, driven, and deeply person…
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Join Matt in this refreshing episode of our podcast as he champions the joy of simple pleasures. In today’s fast-paced, brand-driven society, it’s easy to forget the beauty of a straightforward life, but Matt is here to remind us that fun doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Whether it’s firing up the grill for a basic BBQ or casting a line…
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Join Matt as he explores the often-overlooked male perspective on navigating a partner's journey through menopause. In this heartfelt exploration, Matt shares his personal feelings of inadequacy and loneliness, as well as the invaluable lessons he's learned about empathy, communication, and love during this significant life transition. Discover how…
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In this episode Matt is breaking down his thoughts on what they Bible says (or doesn't say) about the topic of obesity. It is a question that a lot of Christians and non-believers alike grapple with and wonder about in their daily lives. Matt also takes questions from the audience and spoiler alter--one of them is a heart grabber that could drive y…
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Join me, Matt Pierce, on this episode as I explore the transformative path of embracing doubts and seeking a deeper, more genuine relationship with Jesus. This podcast looks into the personal faith journey of myself, a former Southern Baptist from rural Texas, who navigates the complexities of modern Christianity and discovers the true essence of l…
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Where is the diving line between sacred Christian traditions and inclusivity? It isn't an easy thing to talk about but we can have a conversation about it. In this episode Matt looks at the topic and how the real call might not be for us to be sacred, but more to love and create understanding. Sacred traditions are important but Matt's look at this…
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That is a loaded and controversial statement but in a world where everything is about as uncivil as it gets and an Americanized church that is trying to divide while somehow still unify, the point is a deep question that many people ask. The idea of being a divisionist, or person who questions things is not always easy and it challenges the extreme…
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Join us on Micah's Call as we unpack Romans 13, a pivotal scripture that has influenced Christian thought on authority and governance since the day it was written. In this episode, hosted by Matt Pierce, we explore the complex relationship between Christians and political power from a practical viewpoint. Unpack the historical context of Paul's wor…
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We've all wondered about this. How can the body of Christ say that we confess and proclaim God and the message of forgiveness when all we want to do is be about God's business inflicting punishment. It seems that in Western Christianity we think that the words "In God We Trust" have become dirty. The reality is that they have because men have made …
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What happens when Jesus doesn't answer prayers? This is a a topic that we all struggle with from time to time. It is something that so many of us have experienced and in this episode Matt draws off of his experiences feeling like this and talks about what it feels like when God fails. This isn't easy to listen to but there is a reality in what is b…
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In this episode journalist Matt Pierce is breaking down the simple reason why he decided to open up about his faith and why he started this podcast project. It boils down to the authentic interaction with Christ's love for everyone and the commandment that doesn't give us any option. Matt talks about his take on modern Western Christianity and how …
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In today’s CICD Alternative News, Bevan Ramsden and Andrew Fullerton from IPAN will examine the Albanese ALP Government’s policy of enmeshing us even more tightly in the US war machine, a policy which, in the event of a US war on China, will place us in grave danger of retaliatory strikes and is proceeding despite the fact that Australia faces no m…
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A. Fullerton and B. Ramsden (IPAN) "seek to counter the misinformation and war mongering hysteria emanating from the corporate media and certain politicians in which China is portrayed as a military threat, and which seeks to build public support for a war to weaken China economically, and maintain US economic and military dominance in the region a…
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The QUAD summit scheduled in Sydney on 24 May was cancelled due to the last minute announcement that US president Biden will not be attending. AUKUS: The Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition calls on the Australian government to withdraw from any future Quad meetings and will oppose any future meetings of the QUAD in Australia.Labour, Greens & Defence E…
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Margaret Williamson speaks about America’s military domination and issues with our sovereignty and the cost of the AUKUS nuclear submarine program.The American government is taking us to war with China. The danger of going to war with China is enormous.Margaret spoke about “we the people need to unite and stop this madness.”…
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Margaret Williamson speaks about America’s military domination and issues with our sovereignty and the cost of the AUKUS nuclear submarine program.The American government is taking us to war with China. The danger of going to war with China is enormous.Margaret says “we the people need to unite and stop this madness.”…
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This week we're going to touch briefly on a protest in Japan before having a look at Belarus. We'll go over its formation as a modern state, its economy and geopolitical importance before a quick bio of Lukashenko and a look at the current situation. First, to Japan. HOKKAIDO PROTESTS The GSDF, Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force, or ‘army’ as it wo…
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In today’s program we will speak about: Julian Asssange: Andrew Fowler is an Australian award-winning investigative journalist, and the author of The Most Dangerous Man in the World: Julian Assange and WikiLeaks’ Fight for Freedom. The deal between Israel and UAE supports the illegal annexation plans.The Joint Statement of the United States, Israel…
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In today’s program we will hear Nick Deane, who is a peace activist from Marrickville Peace Group and NSW representative on Independent and Peaceful Australia Network IPAN’s National body. Nick was invited to speak at a zoom event organised by Dr Hannah Middleton and Denis Doherty on US Marines in Darwin. Nick has been active in a campaign to stop …
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Covid-19, we are seeing the COVID-19 outbreaks mainly in private aged care where there are no mandated skilled staff ratios. In comparison, Victorian state-run aged care has very few cases. The difference? These facilities have mandated skilled staff.75th commemoration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, With so much turmoil in the world right now, it can b…
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This show compiled by the Alternative News team and presented by Zachary Doney, CICD member.LOOSE TRANSCRIPT:[presenter signs on]This show will consist of some general news, both domestic and international and then a closer look at a current hot-button topic, that of the South China Sea.General NewsDomestic:An anti-China rally supposedly took place…
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The main topic of this show is the upcoming elections in Bolivia. This show was produced to meet a deadline after which the elections in Bolivia were, once again, postponed. The episode has been amended slightly to reflect the change.You can read more here.----Good morning and you are listening to Alternative News produced by the Campaign for Inter…
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Today I’m speaking with Pas Forgione from ACOSS Aust’n Council for Social Services.Pas is the Raise The Rate community organiser, working closely with people on Newstart (now JobSeeker and JobKeeper) and Youth Allowance, to support them to share their stories, as well as with other supporters and organisations.Before this, he spent over 5 years coo…
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LinksMedical Association for the Prevention of War (Australia)Politics In The Pub Livestream recordingPolitics In The Pub facebook pageAlternative NewsProduced by the Campaign for International Cooperation and Disarmament (CICD)Broadcasting from the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri people.On 3CR 855AM, 3CR digital and 3cr.org.auMy name is Zachary Don…
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Today we talked about the Politics in the pub event about “can Australia have an independent foreign policy? We also discuss the grave weaknesses in Australia’s economy highlighted by COVID-19 and the dangers they pose for the Australian people. We discuss the urgent need for a campaign to move Australia’s economic policy in the direction of indepe…
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Today we will speak about: The Government’s proposed changes to the fee structures for university degrees are not fair and not, responding to the needs of the labour market.Childcare and JobKeeper, and Human Rights experts call for global opposition to Israel’s annexation plansAv Romina Beitseen
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Intro Presenters: Zachary Doney and Bri AlderseaToday we’re talking about the Australian Strategic Policy InstituteWhat is it? Where does it come from? Does ASPI have a place in progressive spaces?We’ve spoken about ASPI before but the problem hasn’t gone away. For some context, here’s Bri:Recent eventsOn the 11th of June Twitter suspended 170,000 …
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Today we will speak about: The Queen’s Birthday awards have become a complete farce when the Australia’s racism denial like Tony Abbott being awarded a Queen’s birthday medal by a non-Indigenous “independent” panel for his “service” to Indigenous affairs. The US maintains more than 800 military bases outside its own borders, all of which are crucia…
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List of ATSI causes:Blak Lives MatterSisters Inside - Free the PeopleJustice for Joyce ClarkeJustice for Tanya DayJustice for Walker (Yuendumu)Justice for David DungayGrandmothers Against Removals:BSB: 313-140Acc: 122 364 81Blak Lands MatterStop Adani (Wangan Jagalingou Corp)BSB: 034-003Acc: 278 038Djab Wurrung EmbassySEED (Climate Justice)Blak Lab…
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Today Bevan Ramsden and Andrew Fullerton discuss the growth of the movement in opposition to the war, which culminated in the historic Vietnam Moratorium Campaign, which began in 1970 and involved hundreds of thousands of Australians from all walks of life taking to the streets to oppose the Vietnam War and conscription 50 years ago, on May 8th 197…
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Today Bevan Ramsden and Andrew Fullerton will be discussing the fist part of the two part program on VIETNAM MORATORIUM 50th ANNIVERSARY – the background History of the war.Join us next week for part 2 of this program – Bevan and Andrew will be discussing the growth of the movement in opposition to the war, which culminated in the historic Vietnam …
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Today May Kotsakis will be presenting the Alternative News and will be speaking about what is happening in Philippine.May is– Co-Chairperson of Philippines Australia Solidarity Association (PASA) – we thank May for presenting this program. The Philippines in the midst of COVID 19 and the continuous attacks on dissenting voice, advocates of the poor…
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Today we are going to talk about the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam Moratorium.Friday 8 May was the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam Moratorium. The Vietnam moratorium protests, the first of which took place on 8 May 1970, were the largest public demonstrations in Australia’s history at the time.The protests took place during a period of great soci…
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LOOSE TRANSCRIPTGood morning and welcome to another episode of Alternative News on 3CR, 855AM, 3CR Digital and streaming at 3CR.org.auThis show is produced by the Campaign for International Development and Disarmament on the stolden lands of the Wurundjeri people. Today we're going to look at Job Keeper by the numbers, some ideas for redirecting mi…
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On today’s show we will be speaking to Chinese Muslim activist TEMÜR (TI-MUH-R), a union member, and ex-Labor member who has written for the Guardian and Crikey in the past. We will be talking about the impacts of racism and Sinophobia on the Chinese diaspora in Australia and possible reasons why mainstream media have chosen to exaggerate problems …
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