Traces of Reality by Guillermo Jimenez

Trans Resister Radio #79 | Guillermo Jimenez of Traces of Reality shares some of his experiences producing independent media, and gives us his thoughts on the subject in general. How important is it to avoid the sensationalism of mainstream media? Go beyond the hype to get to the truth.

DC on BFP #29 | Kevin Gosztola joins us this week to discuss the case of the NATO 3 and what it tells us about the current state of "free speech" in the United States. Also, the issue of suspicionless surveillance and how local police play a larger role in the "panopticon" than you might think.

ClandesTime #18 | Guillermo Jimenez joins Tom Secker, host of ClandesTime, to discuss his progression through alt media. We talk about getting started in media, the time spent as a live radio host on RBN, the problems with network radio, podcasting, the future of media, and advice for budding hosts.

TOR Radio #92 | Lucy Steigerwald, blogger and VICE columnist, joins us to discuss why heroin (and all other drugs) should be legal and why politicians can "stop pretending to hate weed." Ted Cruz fanboys and conservatives who are anti gun prohibition AND pro drug prohibition: you're on notice.

DC on BFP #28 | Peter Christ, co-founder of LEAP, joins us to discuss the heroin overdose of Philip Seymour Hoffman, how similar deaths could be prevented, the shifting political and cultural landscape with regard to marijuana, and why the conversation must extend to "all consensual adult behavior."

TOR Radio #91 | Joy Camp co-creators, Kevin Kostelnik and Benny Wills, join us to discuss the motivation to speak truth through comedy and our various personal influences, both within comedy and the "alternative media." Highlights include Bill Hicks, Stanley Kubrick, the moon landing, and so much more.

TOR Radio #90 | John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute joins us to discuss the President's State of the Union Address, proposed NSA reforms, the faulty comparison between Paul Revere and the Sons of Liberty to the NSA's spy game, and the potential for solutions to be found within the courts.

DC on BFP #27 | Ioan Grillo, author of El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency, joins us to discuss the violence in Michoacan and the rise of "autodefensas" (civilian self-defense groups). Also, "narco culture," media and the risk of sensationalism, marijuana legalization, and the drug war economy.

Traces of Reality | Guillermo Jimenez joins Joyce Riley on The Power Hour to discuss the "constitution-free zone" and the expansion of internal checkpoints throughout the country. We discuss the ways activists are fighting back, the importance of educating the public and how to resist these checkpoints.

TOR Radio #89 | Tom Secker, James Corbett, and Guillermo Jimenez connect for round two of a still untitled supercast and roundtable discussion. In this episode we focus on Edward Snowden. Whistleblower? Hero? FSB double-agent? CIA triple-agent? Just who the f*ck is this guy? Seriously. Sort of.

Traces of Reality | Guillermo Jimenez joins Jeff Crouere on WGSO Ringside Politics to discuss matters related to the surveillance state: "border exemption" searches by DHS, the NSA and Obama's "reforms," Edward Snowden, the handling of the documents, and a whole lot more including questions from callers.

DC on BFP #26 | Douglas Valentine joins us to discuss the NSA/CIA connection, tactical vs. strategic intelligence, and "black propaganda" within media serving to legitimize agencies like the CIA and NSA. Also, do the Edward Snowden leaks meet the definition of a "limited hangout"?

Boiling Frogs Post | On this audio-only edition of the BFP roundtable the BoilingFrogsPost.com crew tackle the issue of political labels. Liberal. Conservative. Progressive. Libertarian. What do these labels really mean, and how useful are they in coming to an understanding about our world?

TOR Radio #88 | Jason Bermas joins us this week for a nearly 2 hour conversation on a multitude of topics. We discuss the Save Long Island Forum held last week, activism, politics, anarchy, net neutrality, the war on drugs, presidential puppetry, and a whole lot more.

DC on BFP #25 | Peter Ludlow joins us to discuss the legacy of Aaron Swartz, as both an internet pioneer and vocal activist, one year after an overzealous prosecution led to his suicide. Also, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, SOPA 2.0, the TPP, Net Neutrality, Verizon v. FCC, and much more