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Who is the Deep State?

Shane Smith sits down with Peter Dale Scott—the guy who literally came up with the term “DEEP STATE” decades ago—to break down how this hidden network of government agencies, military power, and organized crime actually works. Trump assassination stuff to wild historical moments like the Bay of Pigs, the CIA and the Mafia trying to kill Castro, JFK’s assassination, Watergate—you name it. It’s intense, it’s eye-opening—and surprisingly, it’s also pretty funny. Definitely not your typical history lesson.

English
  • Originally Aired October 15, 2024
  • Runtime 52 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Production Company VICE
  • Created September 29, 2025 by
    AddingStuffIsFun
  • Modified September 29, 2025 by
    AddingStuffIsFun