Deep State
Deep State is a concept often referenced in various conspiracy theories and is typically used to describe a network of influential members of government agencies or the military operating independently of a country's political leadership. Although the term originally referred to a legitimate theory regarding bureaucratic influence over democracy, it has since been co-opted by certain populist movements and conspiracy theorists.
Conspiracies and Controversies
The idea of a Deep State became particularly popular in the United States during the early 21st century, where it has been used to suggest that non-elected officials within the government wield significant control over political decisions, often in secretive and malevolent ways. Proponents argue that the Deep State works to undermine elected officials and promote its agenda irrespective of the will of the people. Critics, however, contend that this rhetoric is used to undermine trust in governmental institutions and democracy.
The Deep State concept has been linked to several high-profile conspiracy theories, including assertions that it is involved in political sabotage, espionage, and manipulating public events to control the narrative around significant socio-political issues. Some variations on this theory suggest that the Deep State includes members of the intelligence community, the military-industrial complex, and financial institutions.
Connection with Alex Jones
American radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has frequently discussed the notion of the Deep State on his platform, InfoWars. Jones has claimed that the Deep State is responsible for numerous nefarious activities, including major political decisions and false flag operations. His promotion of the concept has been heavily criticized by mainstream media and fact-checkers, who argue that such ideas contribute to misinformation and public distrust.
Reception
The Deep State theory has been largely discredited by experts and historians, who argue that it simplifies complex political processes and shifts blame away from verifiable factors. Despite this, the concept has maintained popularity, particularly among certain political factions and groups that view it as an explanation for the perceived disconnect between government actions and voter intentions.
Relevant Episodes by Release Date
| No. | Title | Coverage
start date |
Coverage
end date |
Air date | Episode type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9: Joe Rogan Appearance | February 1, 2017 | February 1, 2017 | February 6, 2017 | Special Edition |
| 13 | 13: February 14, 2017 | February 14, 2017 | February 14, 2017 | February 16, 2017 | Present Day |
| 30 | 30: April 14, 2017 | April 14, 2017 | April 14, 2017 | April 17, 2017 | Present Day |
| 40 | 40: May 10, 2017 | May 10, 2017 | May 10, 2017 | May 11, 2017 | Present Day |
| 43 | 43: May 17, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Present Day |
| 71 | 71: August 4, 2017 | August 3, 2017 | August 4, 2017 | August 7, 2017 | Present Day |
| 73 | 73: August 12, 2017 | August 12, 2017 | August 12, 2017 | August 14, 2017 | Present Day |
| 100 | 100: January 6-7, 2016 | January 6, 2016 | January 7, 2016 | November 6, 2017 | 2016 Investigation |
| 143 | 143: March 25-31 Part 1 | March 25, 2018 | March 31, 2018 | April 2, 2018 | Present Day |
| 149 | 149: The Press Conference | April 10, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | April 13, 2018 | Present Day |
| 162 | 162: May 19, 2018 | May 19, 2018 | May 19, 2018 | May 21, 2018 | Present Day |
| 173 | 173: February 6-10, 2009 | February 6, 2009 | February 10, 2009 | June 25, 2018 | Tea Party Investigation |
| 251 | 251: January 8, 2019 | January 8, 2019 | January 8, 2019 | January 11, 2019 | Present Day |
| 366 | 366: November 5-6, 2019 | November 5, 2019 | November 6, 2019 | November 8, 2019 | Present Day |
| 368 | 368: November 11-12, 2019 | November 11, 2019 | November 12, 2019 | November 13, 2019 | Present Day |
| 374 | 374: November 25, 2019 | November 25, 2019 | November 25, 2019 | November 27, 2019 | Present Day |
| 384 | 384: January 3, 2020 | January 3, 2020 | January 3, 2020 | January 6, 2020 | Present Day |
| 399 | 399: February 12-14, 2020 | February 12, 2020 | February 14, 2020 | February 17, 2020 | Present Day |
| 407 | 407: March 5-10, 2020 | March 5, 2020 | March 10, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Present Day |
| 420 | 420: The Militia Tech Support Call-In Show | April 15, 2020 | Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 437 | 437: Gawain With a Telescope | May 27, 2020 | Project Camelot, Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 439 | 439: May 29-31, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | June 1, 2020 | Present Day |
| 463 | 463: July 28-30, 2020 | July 28, 2020 | July 30, 2020 | July 31, 2020 | Present Day |
| 470 | 470: ShadowGate | August 17, 2020 | Documentary | ||
| 475 | 475: August 24-26, 2020 | August 24, 2020 | August 26, 2020 | August 31, 2020 | Present Day |
| 482 | 482: September 15, 2020 | September 15, 2020 | September 15, 2020 | September 16, 2020 | Present Day |
| 516 | 516: December 31, 2020- January 1, 2021 | December 30, 2020 | January 1, 2021 | January 4, 2021 | Present Day |
| 519 | 519: January 10-11, 2021 | January 10, 2021 | January 11, 2021 | January 13, 2021 | Present Day |
| 523 | 523: January 18-19, 2021 | January 18, 2021 | January 19, 2021 | January 22, 2021 | Present Day |
| 527 | 527: February 4, 2021 | February 4, 2021 | February 4, 2021 | February 5, 2021 | Present Day |
| 595 | 595: Boulder Missiles and Gettysburg Nukes | September 13, 2021 | Project Camelot, Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 607 | 607: A Chat With Mike Rothschild | October 20, 2021 | Knowledge Fight Interview | ||
| 612 | 612: October 31, 2021 | October 31, 2021 | October 31, 2021 | November 3, 2021 | Present Day |
| 714 | 714: Trial Recap, Part 1 | August 11, 2022 | Formulaic Objections | ||
| 723 | 723: September 8, 2022 | September 8, 2022 | September 8, 2022 | September 9, 2022 | Present Day |
| 767 | 767: January 12, 2023 | January 12, 2023 | January 12, 2023 | January 16, 2023 | Present Day |
| 791 | 791: March 30-31, 2023 | March 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | April 3, 2023 | Present Day |
| 795 | 795: April 4-5, 2023 | April 4, 2023 | April 5, 2023 | April 12, 2023 | Present Day |
| 803 | 803: Mark Bankston, Tapestry King | May 3, 2023 | Knowledge Fight Interview | ||
| 804 | 804: May 3-4, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | Present Day |
| 809 | 809: May 18, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | Present Day |
| 889 | 889: The Debate Of The Century, Part 2 | January 15, 2024 | InfoWars Interview | ||
| 898 | 898: Tucker, The Man And His Twitter- Episode 6 | February 12, 2024 | Tucker Carlson Series | ||
| 902 | 902: February 21, 2024 | February 21, 2024 | February 21, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Present Day |
| 949 | 949: July 26, 2024 | July 26, 2024 | July 26, 2024 | July 29, 2024 | Present Day |
| 950 | 950: August 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 | August 2, 2024 | Present Day |
| 965 | 965: September 15, 2024 | September 15, 2024 | September 15, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | Present Day |
| 979 | 979: Election Eve | November 8, 2024 | |||
| 985 | 985: December 2, 2024 | December 2, 2024 | December 2, 2024 | December 4, 2024 | Present Day |
| 1000 | 1000: January 20, 2025 | January 20, 2025 | January 20, 2025 | January 24, 2025 | Present Day |
| 1013 | 1013: January 30, 2025 | January 30, 2025 | January 30, 2025 | March 3, 2025 | Present Day |
| 1016 | 1016: February 3, 2025 | February 3, 2025 | February 3, 2025 | March 14, 2025 | Present Day |
| 1022 | 1022: February 27, 2025 | February 27, 2025 | February 27, 2025 | April 4, 2025 | Present Day |
| 1033 | 1033: April 25, 2025 | April 25, 2025 | April 25, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | |
| 1045 | 1045: June 5, 2025 | June 5, 2025 | June 5, 2025 | June 9, 2025 |
