Redacted News Podcast Summary: Episode Title: Breaking! All Hell Is Breaking Loose In Iran, Directed Energy Weapons Used In Venezuela
Date: January 13, 2026
Hosts: Clayton Morris, Natali Morris
Special Guests: Dr. Miram Hous (Syrian Girl, journalist; recent visit to Iran), Peter St. Onge (Economist)

Episode Overview

This packed episode tackles three main stories:

1. Iran’s Current Unrest – Deconstructing Western media narratives about apparent chaos and regime change in Iran using voices from the ground.
2. Directed Energy Weapons in Venezuela – Confirming U.S. use of advanced, non-lethal weaponry in a recent covert operation targeting President Maduro, and broader discussion of such technology.
3. Battle Between Trump Admin & Federal Reserve – Fed Chair Powell’s claims of political persecution, the Fed’s secretive power, and what this means for American freedom.

Additional coverage includes a contentious New York law change affecting child abuse reporting, along with media criticism regarding access journalism.

Main Segment 1: What’s Really Happening in Iran?

Starts at ~04:43

Key Points

• Media Manipulation & Fake News:

  • Footage circulating online showing “Iran in flames” is mostly old, misrepresented clips, or taken from other countries (05:10).
  • Conservative influencers and mainstream “Mockingbird media” accused of spreading disinformation, ramping up regime change support and “rage bait” (05:25).

• Iran’s Communications Blackout:

  • Iran is actively orchestrating a sophisticated digital blackout to close off both international and domestic information flows (06:10).
  • China and Russia are said to be assisting Iran with advanced jamming technology, not just cutting off ordinary internet, but targeting Starlink, Iridium, Inmarsat, GlobalSat, and Thuria connections (06:49).
  • “China is the key player in this jamming equipment.” – Host C (07:54)

• Casualties: Sorting Fact from Fiction:

  • Iranian media claims only 500 killed; foreign intelligence (Mossad, CIA, MI6) purport as high as 150,000–300,000 dead.
  • Redacted’s sources report: 2,150 dead, 480 injured, 620 missing across 11 cities as of yesterday (08:40).

Interview: Dr. Miram Hous ('Syrian Girl')

Starts at 09:42

On Visiting Iran Recently:

“When I went there, everything was pretty normal... I was impressed at how advanced everything was...Economically, it seemed like business as usual. There were no blackouts... There was really nothing to protest about because women...were graduating university at percentages higher than men…”
— Dr. Miram Hous [10:00]

• Cultural Realities:

  • Dress codes are less strict than Western media suggests; women freely show hair without being harassed (10:40).
  • Dr. Hous was surprised to learn much of what she believed about Iran was propaganda.

• What Are the Protests Really About?

  • Argues the West wants to “open” Iranian society/economy for exploitation:

    “They’re seeking for OnlyFans to be pushed onto all Iranian women...” [12:10]
    “It’s about opening the economy. It’s about opening the mentality of people to this hegemon, this liberal world order, forcing them to have McDonalds...” [12:58]

  • All major wars in the region ultimately center on protecting Israel’s interests, Dr. Hous argues.

• Sanctions & Destabilization:

  • Western sanctions are a calculated strategy to starve populations into compliance, mirroring tactics used in Syria (15:53).
  • “Sanctions are designed to cause instability and they blame the starvation on the government.” – Dr. Hous [16:46]

• On Imminent War:

  • Multiple sources foresee military conflict with Iran by the end of January 2026 (18:40, 25:20).
  • Iran, while having issued a fatwa against nuclear arms, is under pressure as Israel (possessing nukes itself) lobbies for U.S. military action.

Memorable Banter/Quotes

• “We really care about Iranians, so we’re going to bomb them with a nuke.” — Host B [21:11]

  “Like, that’s what it sounds like — Lindsey Graham will come save you.” — Host C, referencing U.S. political figures’ “logic” [21:30]

Takeaway

Redacted presents an alternative, skeptical view of mainstream Iran coverage: on-the-ground realities are far less dramatic than depicted; outside powers (notably Israel, the CIA, Mossad, MI6) are said to be driving both the media narrative and real-world unrest; war is a near-term possibility.

Main Segment 2: The U.S. Federal Reserve – Secrecy, Power, and Political Battle

Starts at ~29:29

Key Points

• Fed Chair Jerome Powell vs Trump Admin:

  • Powell claims DOJ threats/criminal charges are retaliation for refusing to make monetary policy serve presidential interests, not the public good [29:51].
  • Peter St. Onge:

    “It looked like a hostage video... He looked pretty depressed there.” [31:18]

  • Both sides critiqued: host notes Fed has long operated in opposition to working people’s interests.

• The Federal Reserve’s True Role:

  • Onge argues all major U.S. economic crises since 1913 (including the Great Depression, 2008 crash, Covid economic collapse) have been caused or exacerbated by Fed policy [33:00].
  • The Fed acts “as a mafia” for Wall Street and the wealthy.

• Lack of Oversight:

  • The Fed is more secretive than the CIA, according to economist Murray Rothbard [37:59].
  • Specifically, the Fed is “independent of voters,” exerting unconstitutional control over the economy [39:30].

• Prospects for Change:

  • Onge sees any move to investigate or diminish Fed power as a step toward real economic reform, possibly even ending the income tax.

Notable Quotes

“The Fed has more secrecy than the CIA... They say they need the secrecy to deceive markets...”
— Peter St. Onge [37:59]

“In a democracy, you have arguably the most important government function... independent of voters. What is this?” — Peter St. Onge [39:30]

Main Segment 3: Directed Energy Weapons Used in Venezuela

Starts at ~56:04 (Expanded from 56:04–73:07)

Key Points

• Confirmed Use in Operation Absolute Resolve (Jan 3, 2026):

  • U.S. forces used directed energy and electronic warfare weapons during the operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.
  • Modern technology: “decades old,” with much newer, more advanced weaponry in existence (56:45).
  • 150+ aircraft involved; U.S. Delta Force and CIA operatives led the raid (57:20).
  • Venezuelan radar, air defense jammed, soldiers left helpless.

• Eyewitness Testimony from Venezuelan Guard:

  • Systems “shut down without explanation,” followed by drone swarms and helicopters (58:00).

  • “They launched something... a very intense sound wave. Suddenly I felt like my head was exploding from the inside. We all started bleeding from our noses... guys were vomiting blood and unable to move... First the eyes go blind and then the bodies just... fall down in a heap.”
    — Venezuelan Guard (quoted by Host C) [58:35]

• Types of Directed Energy & Sonic Weaponry:

  • Electronic Warfare (Jamming):
    • Systems like 'Wraith' jam radar and communications, leaving defenses “blind” (59:30).
  • Active Denial Technology:
    • Millimeter-wave beams cause immediate pain (like “a microwave oven applied to people”) for crowd control — previously tested on humans and reported on Fox News [62:00].
  • Sonic/Acoustic Systems:
    • Used for crowd control/disorientation, can cause nausea, neurological symptoms, and have led to some deaths. Miniaturized to fit in cars or backpacks now [65:40].

    “They're starting to see these in some of the protests around the country in the US, sitting in the back of pickup trucks.” – Host E [66:51]

• Not Just A U.S. Monopoly:

  • China, Russia, and other major states have similar capabilities.

  “It's not true at all. It's a bald-faced lie...[others] have very advanced ones...” — Host C [67:43]

  • Tech tested in Afghanistan, Syria; Russia has deployed it in Ukraine.

Memorable Commentary & Critique

• Broad frustration at “conservative influencer” triumphalism—U.S. does not have a unique technological edge.
• Critique of “access journalism” and intelligence community control of media narratives (73:07+).

Additional Segment: New York State Bans Anonymous Child Abuse Reporting

Starts at ~45:59

Summary

• New law signed by Governor Hochul ends acceptance of anonymous child abuse tips, citing disproportionate reporting against “black and brown families.” Critics say this ignores child welfare.
• Hosts slam this as “willful blindness dressed up as equity,” prioritizing adult racial statistics over child safety.

“Why do you care what race the protected child is? They're clearly saying they care more about the race of the parents than the child.” — Host B [49:40]

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Iran:

• “There was nothing to protest about...women...were dominating in the science field.”
  — Dr. Miram Hous [10:00]

• “If you don't have the bomb, your country is going to be destroyed... Israel has illegal nuclear weapons. There has to be some sort of balance.”
  — Dr. Miram Hous [19:32]

On the Fed:

• “The Fed should be under indictment for its actual monetary policy... It's a mess. I hope this is the beginning of a conversation to getting rid of the thing.”
  — Peter St. Onge [33:00]

On Energy Weapons:

• “We all started bleeding from our noses...guys were vomiting blood and unable to move.”
  — Quoted Venezuelan Guard [58:35]

• “Directed energy isn't like a magic wand. It's an arms category right now and major powers have been working on it for years.”
  — Host C [67:43]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Media Manipulation in Iran: 04:43–09:42
• Dr. Miram Hous Interview (Iran on the ground): 09:42–25:34
• Federal Reserve Segment (Peter St. Onge): 29:29–42:27
• NYS Child Abuse Law Critique: 45:59–50:14
• Directed Energy Weapons Discussion: 56:04–73:07

Tone & Language

The hosts are openly skeptical, challenging official narratives and consistently critical of Western media, intelligence agencies, and establishment politics (both Republican and Democrat, noting their “anti-UniParty” stance). Humor, sarcasm, and pop culture references are used to engage and critique. The conversation is at times conspiratorial, anti-corporate, and highly critical of “Mockingbird” mainstream outlets.

Final Notes

This episode questions accepted wisdom about Iran’s unrest, challenges audience assumptions about U.S. military and financial power, and emphasizes the importance of independent analysis over “access journalism.” The show repeatedly reinforces its identity as an unfiltered, unapologetic source outside of establishment media.

For listeners new to Redacted, this episode is a crash course in media literacy, skepticism of state power, and navigating contemporary information warfare.