Topic: Economic Hitman

Host Greg Carlwood introduces John Perkins, author of "Confessions of an Economic Hitman," now in its third edition. The introduction details Perkins' background as a professional who convinced developing nations to take predatory loans for infrastructure projects that ultimately benefited U.S. corporations. Carlwood lists Perkins' extensive bibliography, including titles like "Hoodwinked," "The Secret History of the American Empire," and his recent novel "Message from Pleiades."

USAID is described as a CIA cutout used to buy political influence and manage "hearts and minds" in foreign countries. Referencing John Perkins' "Confessions of an Economic Hitman," the organization is seen as a mechanism for trapping nations in unpayable debt to seize resources or UN votes. Recent political moves to cut USAID funding are viewed as a rebranding effort rather than a genuine end to these intelligence operations.

Greg Carlwood reflects on the broader geopolitical implications of GMOs, referencing the work of Joseph Farrell and F. William Engdahl. He discusses how international entities use predatory loans to coerce smaller nations into accepting GMO crops and abandoning organic seed banks. This "economic hitman" template is described as a tool for undermining national food sovereignty.

Iceland's post-2008 approach of jailing bankers and refusing bailouts has largely been reversed as the country backtracks on those policies. A broader global shift toward neoliberalism is observed in Latin America, where previous socialist or independent movements have caved to Western financial systems. This trend is often attributed to the methods described in "Confessions of an Economic Hitman," involving both economic pressure and military force.

Whistleblower John Perkins describes his former role as an economic hitman who helped create a global corporate empire by saddling developing nations with unpayable debt. He explains how the World Bank and IMF facilitate large loans for infrastructure projects that benefit U.S. corporations and local elites while impoverishing the general population. Perkins notes that if economic pressure fails, "jackals" are sent to assassinate leaders or initiate military intervention.

Host Greg Carlwood concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to attend the Secret Space Program conference and participate in the ongoing money bomb fundraiser. He announces that the following week's guest will be John Perkins, author of "Confessions of an Economic Hitman." The segment ends with a musical outro and a final sign-off to the audience.