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Empire Files

Empire Files

Empire Files 212 Episodes Jun 23, 2026

Empire Files is a documentary and interview series that explores war and inequality from the heart of the Empire. Hosted by Abby Martin, the podcast is donor-funded, independent, and ad-free. It aims to provide critical perspectives on U.S. foreign policy and social issues.

Episodes

The Cult Came Home To Roost: Why Tulsi Gabbard Resigned Jun 23, 2026 00:52:59 Mike Prysner takes Abby Martin through the explosive Washington Post article finally proving the level of control Gabbard received from cult leader Chris Butler through her entire career.
Earth's Greatest Enemy Gone Global w/ Abby & Mike May 13, 2026 00:55:08 WATCH EARTH'S GREATEST ENEMY NOW: Rent on VImeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/earthsgreatestenemy Unlimited access by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/posts/earths-greatest-156376424?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Abby Martin and Mike Prysner talk about the early streaming release for Earth's Greatest Enemy and the in
Coked-Up Executioners in the Pentagon's Secret Army w/ Seth Harp Aug 7, 2025 01:06:59 Seth Harp, author of the new book THE FORT BRAGG CARTEL joins Abby & Mike to discuss this explosive story about America's most elite troops killing each other, dealing drugs and more. ORDER the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730414/the-fort-bragg-cartel-by-seth-harp/ FOLLOW Seth at https://x.com/sethharpesq CHECK OUT our new website at https://empirefiles.tv/
Emergency Broadcast: US-Israeli War on Iran w/ Séamus Malekafzali Jun 13, 2025 00:43:04 All we know about the US-Israeli war of aggression launched last night on the Iranian people, featuring Séamus Malekafzali. Read work by Séamus at https://www.seamus-malekafzali.com/ and follow him at https://x.com/Seamus_Malek VIDEOS + MERCH + SOCIALS + ARTICLES + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://empirefiles.tv/
LIVE Interview From Gaza Flotilla as Threats Escalate Jun 6, 2025 00:20:06 WATCH the video of this interview here: https://youtu.be/OC1CfZut6o8?si=LZxuTopscPrJNYmU Abby Martin speaks with Thiago De Ávila, steering committee of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition, as he sails to Gaza alongside Greta Thunberg and others, discussing the mission of building a humanitarian corridor and threats of another bombing attack by Israeli drones. FOLLOW Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coaliti
Israel’s Gaza Trap: Starve, Lure, Kill—Jeremy Scahill Exposes “Final Phase” of Genocide May 23, 2025 00:41:21 WATCH the video of this interview: https://youtu.be/NDtwwSdur5I?si=y-RxBak_KvUqZR4T Abby Martin speaks with investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill about Israel's new offensive into Gaza that Netanyahu is calling the "final phase" of the genocide. FOLLOW Jeremy at https://x.com/jeremyscahill and his work at DropSite News: https://www.dropsitenews.com/ VIDEOS + MERCH + SOCIALS + ARTICLES + EXCLU
Luigi Trial In Focus w/ Jordan Chariton May 19, 2025 00:49:13 Abby and Mike talk to Jordan Chariton, journalist at Status Coup and author of "We the Poisoned: Exposing the Flint Water Coverup", about his on-the-ground coverage of the Luigi Mangione trials. SUBSCRIBE to Status Coup at https://www.youtube.com/statuscoup FOLLOW Jordan at https://x.com/JordanChariton EMPIRE FILES VIDEOS + MERCH + SOCIALS + ARTICLES +PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: linktr.ee/emp
Trump's Naked Imperialism & How the British Empire Never Died w/ Matt Kennard May 12, 2025 00:53:08 WATCH the video of this interview here: https://youtu.be/G9ao_vRwvL0?si=O2rvPqgFWFcOOxXG Abby Martin talks to investigative journalist Matt Kennard and author of The Racket, about the machinations of US Empire under Trump, and how the British Empire never died but simply tethered itself to the United States. FOLLOW Matt: https://x.com/kennardmatt EMPIRE FILES VIDEOS + MERCH + SOCIALS + ARTICLES
The Settlers, Israel Bombs Aid Ship, MAGA’s Pentagon May 8, 2025 00:54:32 FULL EPISODE only on Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/posts/settlers-israel-128411910 Abby and Mike are back to discuss the latest updates on Earth's Greatest Enemy, Louis Theroux's new documentary The Settlers, Israel's latest acts of terrorism, including the bombing of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters and the strikes on Yemen's airport, the unfolding Pentagon drama under Pete H
Tim & Abby Awesome Show Apr 9, 2025 00:59:04 WATCH the video of this interview here: https://youtu.be/eRB2X5aBCkM?si=CPPjp81FXGJmYi0J Abby Martin talks to legendary actor and comedian Tim Heidecker about his career—from Tom Goes to the Mayor to On Cinema—and unpacks America's madness under the Trump/Musk regime. To follow Tim's work, join the HEI Network for On Cinema: https://www.heinetwork.tv/ or Office Hours Live at Patreon: https://off
Mahmoud Khalil & the Coup Against Democratic Rights w/ Attorney Mara Verheyden-Hilliard Mar 13, 2025 00:17:05 WATCH the video of this interview at https://youtu.be/6y3KH7jhXeE?si=edpS7vjOMoUiPU7G Constitutional lawyer Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, Executive Director of the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund, speaks with Abby Martin about the detention and attempt to deport US resident Mahmoud Khalil for his pro-Palestine speech. FOLLOW Mara's work at https://x.com/thepcjf or visit them on the web at https://
Abby Martin & Mohammed El-Kurd on the Politics of Appeal Feb 21, 2025 00:38:59 WATCH the video of this interview here: https://youtu.be/dpZu11yE0XQ?si=ax3wTJ7BGNyceZgr Abby Martin interviews Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd, author of the new book Perfect Victims. Buy PERFECT VICTIMS at https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Victims-Politics-Mohammed-El-Kurd/dp/B0D4PGSZ2V FOLLOW Mohammed at https://x.com/m7mdkurd EMPIRE FILES VIDEOS + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CO

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