Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to the Harvest Series Podcast, hosted by Rose Claverie. In this fearless episode, journalist Aaron Maté unpacks the media’s role in war propaganda, the dangers of manufactured narratives, and what it takes to tell the truth when the stakes are high.
From Russiagate to Syria, Aaron shares firsthand accounts of being blacklisted and misrepresented simply for reporting what the facts actually show. He reflects on the moral collapse of mainstream media, the bipartisan push for endless war, and why speaking out on Palestine today is a radical act of courage.
What does real journalism look like in an age of misinformation?
Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Aaron Maté and the Cost of Truth
1:35 Russiagate: A Cold War Revival
4:48 Rachel Maddow and the Myth Machine
9:12 Media Complicity in Selling Wars
13:27 What the OPCW Leak Reveals
18:02 The Weaponization of “Conspiracy Theorist”
21:40 Courage in the Face of Smear Campaigns
27:10 Palestine: Liberal Hypocrisy and Moral Collapse
34:26 Why the Truth Matters—Even If You’re Alone
41:00 Final Reflections: Journalism as a Moral Act
This episode includes references to war and was recorded in May 2025. The perspectives expressed are Aaron Maté’s own.
At Harvest, we stand for compassion and dignity for all people. We do not condone violence or the suffering of any community.
If this conversation resonates with you—or challenges you—we invite you to share your reflections below. Should you decide to do so, please keep your comments thoughtful and kind.
Learn more about Harvest Series Experiences:
harvestseries.com/harvest-kaplankaya-2026
Welcome to the Harvest Series Podcast, hosted by Rose Claverie. In this fearless episode, journalist Aaron Maté unpacks the media’s role in war propaganda, the dangers of manufactured narratives, and what it takes to tell the truth when the stakes are high.
From Russiagate to Syria, Aaron shares firsthand accounts of being blacklisted and misrepresented simply for reporting what the facts actually show. He reflects on the moral collapse of mainstream media, the bipartisan push for endless war, and why speaking out on Palestine today is a radical act of courage.
What does real journalism look like in an age of misinformation?
Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Aaron Maté and the Cost of Truth
1:35 Russiagate: A Cold War Revival
4:48 Rachel Maddow and the Myth Machine
9:12 Media Complicity in Selling Wars
13:27 What the OPCW Leak Reveals
18:02 The Weaponization of “Conspiracy Theorist”
21:40 Courage in the Face of Smear Campaigns
27:10 Palestine: Liberal Hypocrisy and Moral Collapse
34:26 Why the Truth Matters—Even If You’re Alone
41:00 Final Reflections: Journalism as a Moral Act
This episode includes references to war and was recorded in May 2025. The perspectives expressed are Aaron Maté’s own.
At Harvest, we stand for compassion and dignity for all people. We do not condone violence or the suffering of any community.
If this conversation resonates with you—or challenges you—we invite you to share your reflections below. Should you decide to do so, please keep your comments thoughtful and kind.
Learn more about Harvest Series Experiences:
harvestseries.com/harvest-kaplankaya-2026
