1317 Empire of Lies: The Wars They Erased—and the Truth They Can’t Bury

Richard Syrett's Strange Planet

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🗓️ 6 February 2026

⏱️ 66 minutes

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FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1317 Empire of Lies: The Wars They Erased—and the Truth They Can’t Bury Tonight on Strange Planet, Richard Syrett opens the memory hole with Charles Goyette, author of Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole. This isn’t left versus right—it’s empire versus truth. From Iraq and Libya to Ukraine, Goyette argues modern power survives not by winning wars, but by erasing them—burying catastrophe beneath slogans and manufactured consensus. A former Armed Forces Radio anchor who once helped tell the official story, he now exposes the machinery behind it: a compliant press, a political class addicted to conflict, and a public conditioned to forget. What happens when the lies multiply… and belief finally collapses? GUEST: Charles Goyette is a veteran broadcaster, former Armed Forces Radio news anchor, and New York Times bestselling author of Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole. A recipient of the U.S. Army Commendation Medal, Goyette spent years inside the media and military information apparatus before breaking ranks to expose what he calls the “engineered forgetting” that sustains modern empire. Blending investigative rigor with historical analysis, his work examines war propaganda, media complicity, and the psychology of power—arguing that today’s global conflicts are sustained as much by narrative control as by military force. WEBSITE: https://charlesgoyette.com BOOK: Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too ⁠ 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 $5 OFF off any 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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