1241 Shadows of Power: Epstein, Russia, and the Alaska Deal – The Hidden Alliance Redrawing the World

Richard Syrett's Strange Planet

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🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Ep. 1241 Shadows of Power: Epstein, Russia, and the Alaska Deal – The Hidden Alliance Redrawing the World What if the Russia "hoax" and Jeffrey Epstein's shadowy network weren't separate scandals, but intertwined threads in a vast covert web? Join host Richard as he dives deep with investigative author Geoff Gilson, a former speechwriter for Margaret Thatcher, who reveals how the same elite intelligence operatives, financiers, and political dynasties orchestrate both—profiting from chaos while pulling strings far beyond partisan lines. GUEST: Geoff Gilson is a seasoned political strategist, investigative author, and ex-speechwriter for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. In his explosive book Maggie's Hammer, he unmasks the clandestine alliances of intelligence agents, financiers, and dynasties that manipulate scandals like the Russia probe and Epstein's operation, as well as geopolitical flashpoints from Moscow to Ukraine. With decades of insider insights, Gilson exposes how these shadow networks craft illusions of democracy while hoarding true power—making him an indispensable voice on hidden histories and global intrigue. BOOK: Maggie's Hammer: How Investigating the Mysterious Death of My Friend Uncovered a Netherworld of Illegal Arms Deals, Political Slush Funds, High-Level ... Secret Role as America’s Hired Gun LINK:https://www.facebook.com/geoff.gilson SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! FABRIC BY GERBER LIFE Life insurance that’s designed to be fast and affordable. You could get instant coverage with no medical exam for qualified applicants. Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric dot com slash STRANGE TESBROS We're a small business built by Tesla owners, for Tesla owners. Everything we do is about helping our customers customize, protect, and maintain their ride — whether it’s through our products or YouTube how-tos and reviews. Go to tesbros.com and use code POD15 for 15% off your first order. That’s T-E-S-B-R-O-S dot com and use code P-O-D-1-5 at checkout. ⁠BUTCHERBOX⁠ ButcherBox delivers better meat and seafood straight to your door – including 100% grass-fed beef,free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood. Right now, ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ⁠ButcherBox.com/strange⁠ to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. Don’t forget to use our link so they know we sent you. HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGE https://www.HIMS.com/strange QUINCE BEDDING Cool, Relaxed Bedding. Woven from 100% European flax linen. Visit QUINCE BEDDING to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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0:31.8	Richard Serrett's Strange Planet, following the truth wherever it needs leads, exposing evil and corruption and the secret
0:41.1	machinations of powerful elites, revealing the high strangeness beneath the surface of our supposed
0:48.0	reality, coming to you from the Great White North and his studio beneath the stairs.
0:55.2	Here's Richard.
0:59.6	What if two of the most polarizing political scandals in modern history, the Russia hoax and
1:05.8	the Jeffrey Epstein Network, weren't separate scandals, but in fact part of the same shadow game, perpetrated by the same
1:15.0	shadowy figures. My guest, Jeff Gilson, says the narrative you've been fed, Republicans versus
1:21.7	Democrats, Kremlin spies versus deep state patriots, is all theater. The real story?
1:28.7	The same covert power networks pull the strings in both cases,
1:33.1	and they're playing for stakes far higher than partisan victory.
1:37.7	Jeff Gilson isn't guessing he's been inside the machinery.
1:40.5	He once wrote speeches for Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher,
1:43.6	and for decades he's
1:45.1	followed the money trails, intelligence footprints, and political alliances that never make the
1:50.6	headlines. Now he's bringing us to the closed-door Alaska summit, where Donald Trump, Vladimir
1:55.9	Putin, and perhaps Vladimir Zelensky will be meeting far from the Washington Press Corps.
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