Ep. 30 Washington Babylon feat. Ken Silverstein

Dan and Joanne talk with American author and investigative journalist Ken Silverstein about power and influence peddling in Washington and the role of think tanks, NGOs and the media.   Ken is a DC-based investigative journalist,  and creator of Washingtonbabylon.com. He is a contributing writer to VICE and columnist for the New York Observer. His stated goal for Washington Babylon was "to cover DC politicians and journalists like Hollywood celebrities —  not the way they are worshiped by our current media masters." He also wrote for Harpers Magazine, AP and LA Times.   We are independent media and we rely on your contributions Patreon: patreon.com/aroundtheempire Donations: aroundtheempire.com   Follow @kensilverstein1, find his work on washingtonbabylon.com Find all of our work at our new website aroundtheempire.com   Follow @aroundtheempire Follow @DanSWright @joanneleon Please subscribe/follow us on iTunes, YouTube, Facebook.   Recorded on August 11, 2017. Music by Fluorescent Grey.