S01:E49 - Brazil Supreme Court sentences Bolsonaro's son over US lobbying

These motherfuckers are at it again. While you are out there getting your daily dose of fake news from the corporate slavers, the real world is burning down and they are just there selling you ads to distract you. Welcome to The Anti Social Socialist, I am NodeZ3r0, and today we are tearing the mask… SOURCES & STORIES COVERED: Europe: Brazil Supreme Court sentences Bolsonaro’s son over US lobbying (France 24) https://www.france24.com/en/brazil-supreme-court-sentences-bolsonaro-s-son-over-us-lobbying Seven-year-old Abdiqadir was hit in a US airstrike. Without a $750 operation, he may lose his ability to walk (The Guardian World) https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/17/boy-injured-us-strike-somalia-ability-walk-operation-abdiqadir-salah-surgery-civilians-november-attack Latin America: Elon Musk Leads Far Right Propaganda Blitz On Brazil’s Democracy (Brasil Wire) https://www.brasilwire.com/elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy Oceania: US military plans major war stockpile on Australian soil (SBS Australia) https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/us-military-plans-major-war-stockpile-on-australian-soil/rbg8qyb0q US Independent Media: Chris Smalls Talks Class-Consciousness, International Solidarity In ‘When the Revolution Comes’ (ScheerPost) https://scheerpost.com/2026/06/17/chris-smalls-talks-class-consciousness-international-solidarity-in-when-the-revolution-comes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chris-smalls-talks-class-consciousness-international-solidarity-in-when-the-revolution-comes Middle East: War on Iran: How the Gulf stepped in to clean up America’s mess (Middle East Eye) https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/war-iran-how-gulf-stepped-clean-americas-mess Asia-Pacific: Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten middle class (South China Morning Post) https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357432/indonesias-rupiah-rebounds-rate-rises-threaten-middle-class?utm_source=rss_feed Africa: Russian-held Crimea curbs the use of motorcycles, saying they sound like drones (Daily Maverick SA) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-17-russian-held-crimea-curbs-the-use-of-motorcycles-saying-they-sound-like-drones/ FALKEN INTELLIGENCE: Active disinformation operations tracked: OP-SUBMITTED-LINK-COMMENTS, OP-NEWS-MAYOR-NONE, OP-NONE-IMMIGRATION-CITY, OP-NONE-YEAR-STATE, OP-NONE-TRANS-WOMEN Duration: 8 minutes Generated: 2026-06-17 AI-generated socialist analysis powered by Chatterbox voice cloning. International news the billionaire-owned media wont tell you. Subscribe: https://asscast.org WOPR Foundation: https://wopr.systems Mastodon: https://mstdn.wopr.systems/@nodez3r0 Falken Intelligence: https://falken.wopr.systems FULL TRANSCRIPT: These motherfuckers are at it again. While you are out there getting your daily dose of fake news from the corporate slavers, the real world is burning down and they are just there selling you ads to distract you. Welcome to The Anti Social Socialist, I am NodeZ3r0, and today we are tearing the mask right off the fascist machine. You want the truth? Here it is, unfiltered, uncensored, and dripping with rage because that is what this situation demands. The C I A is running the show, the billionaires are holding the bag, and the working class is left to pick up the pieces of their own destruction. Lets get into it before the pigs try to shut us up. Brazil is the next victim in this global slaughterhouse. France 24 is reporting from Europe and they are screaming about the sentencing of Eduardo Bolsonaro. This is the third son of the former fascist dictator Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently rotting in a maximum security prison for a failed coup attempt back in 2022. The old man got himself a twenty-seven year sentence for trying to overthrow the legitimate government. But here is the kicker, the one the corporate media will never let you see. The US and its fascist allies are using this as a smokescreen while Elon Musk, the self-proclaimed “tech genius” who is actually the head of the fascist army, is leading a propaganda blitz against Brazil’s democracy. According to the intelligence we have, this is not just about law and order; it is about regime change. The US military is actively involved in destabilizing Brazil, framing the situation as a “rule of law” issue while it is actually a full-blown coup in progress. While the local press and international watchdogs are screaming about the human rights violations and the fascist elements, the corporate media is pretending this is a domestic affair, ignoring the fact that the entire operation is backed by Washington. This is what happens when the empire realizes it can no longer control the narrative through lies alone, so it resorts to open fascism. And if that is not enough, look at what is happening in Australia. SBS Australia is reporting on a massive buildup of weapons on Australian soil. The US military is turning down-under into a forward operating base for a regional war strategy designed to counter China. They are stockpiling weapons, training troops, and preparing for a conflict that could engulf the entire Pacific. This is part of a larger pattern. The US is arming its proxies around the world while the working class in those countries is left to die from poverty and lack of healthcare. The Australian government is dancing to the tune of the US military-industrial complex, ignoring the cries of their own citizens who are terrified of a nuclear war starting in their backyard. This is not defense; this is preparation for invasion. The international journalists are screaming about the danger, but the corporate media is pushing a fake narrative of “great power competition” to justify the arms race and the destruction of the environment. Over in the Middle East, the situation is even more dire. Middle East Eye is reporting on how the Gulf states are stepping in to clean up America’s mess. As Donald Trump wages a war he cannot end, the Gulf states are closing ranks and reviving diplomacy with Tehran to prevent a wider regional crisis. This is the reality of the current situation. The US is causing the chaos, and now the region is trying to stabilize the mess. The corporate media is screaming about “freedom fighters” and “terrorists,” but the reality is that the US is the aggressor, and the Gulf states are trying to stop the bloodshed. This is a clear example of how the empire operates: it creates the crisis, then blames the victims for the consequences. The international journalists are exposing this hypocrisy, while the corporate media is spinning a fake narrative to justify the endless war. And what about the economy? South China Morning Post is reporting that Indonesia’s rupiah has rebounded, but higher interest rates are threatening the middle class. The stock market is surging, but this relief comes at a cost. The same forces that stabilize the currency are deepening the financial strain on the working class. This is the real story: the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, while the corporations continue to steal from the people. The corporate media is pushing a fake narrative of “economic recovery,” but the reality is that the middle class is being crushed by inflation, unemployment, and wage stagnation. The international journalists are exposing this exploitation, while the corporate media is pushing a fake narrative of “economic growth.” Meanwhile, in Crimea, the Russian-installed authorities have banned motorcycles because they sound like drones. This is a clear sign of the militarization of everyday life. The empire is trying to create a culture of fear, where even a simple mode of transportation is seen as a threat. The international journalists are exposing this absurdity, while the corporate media is pushing a fake narrative of “national security.” And let’s not forget the human cost of this madness. The Guardian World is reporting on a seven-year-old boy named Abdiqadir, who was hit in a US airstrike in Somalia. He is now facing the loss of his ability to walk, and his family cannot afford the surgery. The US denies that civilians were hurt, but the evidence is clear. This is what the empire does: it bombards innocent civilians and then denies responsibility. The international journalists are exposing this horror, while the corporate media is pushing a fake narrative of “collateral damage” and “military necessity.” This is the reality of the current situation. The politicians and media figures are screaming about “national security” and “freedom,” but the international journalists are exposing the lies. They are showing us that the entire system is rigged, that the rich are stealing from the poor, and that the working class is left to pick up the pieces of their own destruction. This is what happens when the empire loses its way, when the fascists take over, and when the people are left to fight for their survival. But there is hope. There are people like Chris Smalls, who organized a workplace walkout at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stood up to the fascist bosses and fought for the rights of his co-workers. This is what the working class needs: solidarity, organization, and the courage to stand up against the empire. The international journalists are supporting this movement, while the corporate media is trying to shut it down. So, what do we do? We fight back. We organize. We expose the lies. We support the international journalists who are telling the truth. We refuse to be fooled by the fake news and the fascist propaganda. We stand up for the working class, for the oppressed, and for the future of our planet. This is what this show is about: telling the truth, fighting for justice, and building a better world. The billionaires and their media puppets are trying to silence us, but we are not going to be quiet. We are going to keep spreading the truth, keep fighting for justice, and keep building a better world. This is The Anti Social Socialist, and we are not going to stop until we win. Stay tuned, stay informed, and most importantly, stay radical. This is NodeZ3r0, signing off.