Sam Tripoli

Books mentioned

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   Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72

   Hunter S. Thompson

   Mentioned by Sam Tripoli · at 00:08:40 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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Sam Tripoli, a stand-up comedian and host of conspiracy-focused podcasts, joins Joe Rogan to discuss government overreach, MKUltra, and the assassination of John Lennon, along with theories about UFOs, surveillance, and the 1972 election. They also cover voluntary adversity, the Comedy Store's history, and the state of stand-up comedy.

What they talked about

• DOD directive 5240.01 and martial law claims
• Government propaganda and Smith-Mundt Act
• Undercover agents and pager operation
• Buffalo extermination and DEI policies
• Graham Hancock and lost civilizations
• Scandals of televangelists
• Kratom and gas station heroin
• Comedy Store history and Kill Tony

• Politics & Media
• UFOs & Ancient Mysteries
• Comedy & Entertainment

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