Redacted News Podcast Summary

Episode Title: HIGH ALERT! US AND ISRAEL SPEEDING TOWARD WAR WITH IRAN, INFLUENCERS BEING PAID $7,000 PER POST
Date: October 2, 2025
Hosts: Clayton Morris & Natali Morris
Guests: Glenn Greenwald, Colonel Douglas MacGregor, Jason Goodman

Overview

In this episode of Redacted, Clayton and Natali Morris provide a deep dive into the U.S. and Israel's accelerating path toward war with Iran, exposing the propaganda machine ramping up across media and social channels. The show explores the tactics governments are using—including paid influencer campaigns—alongside an in-depth analysis of military preparations, the power of lobbying efforts, censorship concerns, and the ongoing manipulation of public opinion. Joining the conversation are Glenn Greenwald on propaganda, Colonel Douglas MacGregor on military escalation, and Jason Goodman presenting new evidence relating to the controversial Charlie Kirk assassination.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Influence Propaganda Surge: Israel, Social Media, and Paid Influencers

Segment: [03:15 – 15:44]

• Hosts alert listeners that U.S. and Israeli preparations for a larger conflict with Iran are accompanied by a flood of online propaganda, notably through paid influencer campaigns.
• Israel is reportedly paying U.S. influencers $7,000 per post to promote pro-Israel narratives, targeting platforms like TikTok and calling influencers to action in private meetings led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
• Glenn Greenwald is introduced to dissect these efforts from both personal and analytical perspectives:
  • Greenwald says:
    "Part of what you're seeing there is this kind of very transparent, brazen attempt to commandeer Gen Z identity politics and jargon and online discourse to be almost playful in generating support for Israel… But the more offensive aspect of it is the script… basically saying the only reason you dislike Jews is… because we're so successful and so powerful and so rich that you're just jealous of our money and power. And that basically is out of Mein Kampf." ([07:15])
  • He notes this strategy is rooted in decades-old Hasbara tactics, refined for the age of social media and identity politics.
  • Paid influencer content has backfired, evidenced by poor audience reception:
    "Comments on these videos have been horrible, and the ratio is that most people hate it and see right through it… which tells me that it's not working." (Natali, [13:18])
  • Greenwald highlights that aside from pro-Israel messaging, a secondary tactic is to promote “apathy”—dissuading the public from caring about Israel/Palestine to dilute opposition to pro-Israel policies in the U.S.
• The segment references a FARA registration list showing at least $900,000 paid for this purpose between July-Dec 2025.

Notable Quotes

• “All these influencers who are sitting around this table were like, you know, just sitting there like, ‘yeah, we really thank you. Thank you. We're getting our marching orders so go back to your respective areas and start posting information.’” (Clayton, [04:33])
• “What that really does is it tries to distract attention away from the fact that our government and our country, both parties, are paying immense attention to Israel.” (Greenwald, [15:05])

2. The March to War: Military Buildup and International Tensions

Segment: [21:54 – 35:48]

• Clayton introduces new concerns with the U.S. and Israel (plus UK) moving toward a "large scale war" against Iran, highlighting demands placed on Iran (stop uranium enrichment, restrict missiles, end support for resistance groups, direct talks with the U.S.).

• Colonel Douglas MacGregor joins to break down observable military movements:

  • U.S. military assets are being repositioned (refueling, missile defense), indicating an imminent offensive.
  • The seizure of a Russian tanker by France and Baltic Sea tension are linked to efforts to tie down Russia and distract from a focus on the Middle East, increasing overall strategic risk.
  • MacGregor states, “I think it's coming sooner rather than later… we're very close to being ready.” ([23:32])

• Discussion compares similarities to the 2024 Iran conflict’s “phase one”:

  • This "pause" in fighting allowed both Israel and the U.S. to restock missile supplies, suggesting that another round, once ready, is likely imminent.
  • Significantly, U.S. public support for Israel has dropped, but this “doesn't make any difference in the short run…”
  • The region’s volatility is heightened by alliances (e.g., Saudi-Pakistan “Islamic bomb”), and potential for wider escalation if Egypt or Turkey enters the fray.
  • Grave concerns are raised about possible use of nuclear weapons if Israel sustains heavy damage.

Notable Quotes

• “My great concern is as the damage is sustained in Israel, the demand for the use of a nuclear weapon against Iran will be enormous.” (Col. MacGregor, [31:36])
• “The Israelis and Mr. Netanyahu are in charge. That's your government.” (Col. MacGregor, [35:45])

3. Hollywood ‘Blacklisting’, McCarthyism, and Victim Cosplay

Segment: [38:18 – 45:18]

• Hosts mock celebrities (Jane Fonda et al.) for claiming a “McCarthyist” environment while misunderstanding basic history:
  • The original McCarthy hearings targeted actual Soviet infiltration, not Hollywood, and the blacklist was created by Hollywood executives, not the government.
  • Outrage over recent actions (e.g., Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension) is lampooned as self-serving hypocrisy, especially given earlier silence during Big Tech censorship and Gina Carano’s firing.
  • Natali rants: “These are delusional elites role playing as the persecuted from their mansions. Only their cause is idiotic… McCarthy never wanted to [name names]… It was Senator Millard Tidings, a Democrat, who accused him of naming names.” ([41:53])
  • Both hosts lament Hollywood's ignorance and double standards.

4. Charlie Kirk Assassination: Video Forensics and Alternative Analysis (with Jason Goodman)

Segment: [47:19 – 75:48]

• Guest Jason Goodman presents his forensic video analysis challenging the official story of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
  • The official narrative: a high-velocity .30-06 rifle round from the front, fired by Tyler Robinson.
  • Goodman's investigation (with his background in Hollywood VFX and digital analysis) shows:
    • Key video frames indicate a low-velocity projectile striking Kirk from behind, visible in frame-by-frame analysis—possibly from an air rifle at close range, not a supersonic rifle.
    • Unusual video encoding (20fps, H264 High 10, inconsistent with consumer devices) suggests tampering or deliberate modification.
    • Frame evidence aligns with a bullet entering from behind, causing a neck wound; the "entry wound" commonly cited is more likely an exit wound from a low-energy projectile.
    • Goodman proposes the possibility of advanced digital triggers synchronizing a distant gunshot sound (supersonic "crack-thump") with the actual impact.
  • Discussion notes that X (Twitter) censors Goodman's content with sensitivity warnings, and he’s publicly offered an open challenge ($100) to anyone who can refute his findings—no takers so far.

Notable Quotes

• “I've laid out a very detailed explanation of what happened. I've shown examples of technologies that could have been used, or certainly other units of the same capability could have been used. And I believe this explains everything that can't be explained.” (Jason Goodman, [71:17])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Opening & Episode Setup: [00:00 - 03:15]
• Influencer Propaganda Campaign Analysis (with Glenn Greenwald): [03:15 - 18:46]
• Military Buildup & War Drums (with Col. MacGregor): [21:54 - 35:48]
• Celebrity McCarthyism Rant: [38:18 - 45:18]
• Charlie Kirk Assassination Video Forensics (with Jason Goodman): [47:19 - 75:48]

Memorable Quotes

• Glenn Greenwald ([07:15]):
  “The more offensive aspect of it is the script… The reason you hate Jews is because we're so successful and so powerful and so rich that you're just jealous of our money and power. And that basically is out of Mein Kampf.”

• Col. Douglas MacGregor ([31:36]):
  “My great concern is as the damage is sustained in Israel, the demand for the use of a nuclear weapon against Iran will be enormous.”

• Jason Goodman ([71:17]):
  “I've laid out a very detailed explanation of what happened. I've shown examples of technologies that could have been used… and I believe this explains everything that can't be explained.”

Tone and Language

The tone throughout the episode is direct, critical, and at times biting—particularly when discussing mainstream media, government hypocrisy, and celebrity “martyrdom.” The hosts strive for irreverence and boldness, priding themselves on offering what they see as the unvarnished truth and challenging dominant narratives.

Conclusion

This episode offers a comprehensive, critical view of current geopolitical tensions, the confluence of propaganda and social manipulation, and the war machinery building against Iran. It exposes the interplay of government, media, and corporate interests while scrutinizing the reliability of official narratives with detailed forensics. The hosts emphasize skepticism, encourage independent thought, and openly challenge anyone to debate their guests’ findings and conclusions.