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David A. Hughes

David A. Hughes

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led independent political analysis podcast focused on technocracy, propaganda, psychological operations, surveillance, and historical power structures, with recurring external guests who are authors, researchers, and fellow independent commentators. PR agencies could credibly pitch specialized academics, investigative authors, political psychologists, surveillance researchers, and experts on propaganda or authoritarian systems; booking difficulty appears low because the show features niche subject-matter specialists rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 146

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dhughes@substack.com

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Host

David A. Hughes - Author, former academic, and independent researcher whose work examines psychological operations, technocracy, propaganda, surveillance, and the historical and political structures of power.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, independent researchers, academics, political psychologists, investigative commentators, and media operators with specialized knowledge of technocracy, propaganda, psychological operations, surveillance, authoritarianism, or political history.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial research on political, historical, or psychological power structures, Specialized independent research or commentary, Hosting, producing, or contributing to independent media projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Richard House - Psychological Operations, Propaganda, Surveillance, Academia, Technocracy, Historical Narratives, And Resistance.

David Skyman - Psychological Operations, Propaganda, Surveillance, Academia, Technocracy, Historical Narratives, And Resistance.

Flemming Blicher - The Historical Relationship Between Wall Street, Nazism, Deep-state Power, Centralized Authority, Eugenics, Mass Violence, And Resistance.

Flemming Blicher - Resistance To Technocratic Power, Public Consent, Mass Non-compliance, Political Action, And Practical Opposition To Centralized Control.

Recent Topics

Technocracy, Psychology, Surveillance, Propaganda, Totalitarianism

Episodes

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Jacob Nordangård, “The Capture of Academia – The Case of Climate Change”

October 11, 2026

AbstractIn 1988, the threat of anthropogenic climate change was declared as a common concern for mankind by the United Nations General Assembly. The same year, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was founded by WMO and UNEP to assess the science of human-induced climate change. The Cold War was about to be replaced by the “Warm War”.This marked a remarkable paradigm shift in which researchers confirming this theory would henceforth be allocated enormous resources compared to rese...

David A. Hughes, “Academia and the National Security State”

October 10, 2026

AbstractContrary to claims about “academic freedom,” Anglo-American academia has been deeply embedded within the national security state since World War II at least, when scientific knowledge was secretly harnessed by the military, e.g., in the Manhattan Project. After the war, 70% of research funding in the United States came from federal agencies, with most of the rest coming from foundations such as Ford, Rockefeller, and Carnegie. The CIA exerted a powerful influence, as, for instance, wh...

Interview with Truth Action Project, September 26, 2026

October 02, 2026

Watch this interview on my websiteMany thanks to Chuck Fall of Truth Action Project for interviewing me about a wide range of subjects. We discussed:* the Mise Eire festival;* the Omniwar concept; * the upcoming Omniwar 4 symposium, titled The Capture of Academia* continuities between the “9/11” and “Covid-19” operations; * academia’s failure to speak truth to power and the irresponsibility of intellectuals; * what would it take for academics to address the evidence regarding the events of “9...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with David A. Hughes?

David A. Hughes is hosted by David A. Hughes. Its publicly listed email is dhughes@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for David A. Hughes?

The publicly listed email for David A. Hughes: dhughes@substack.com.

How many listeners does David A. Hughes have?

Podseeker estimates David A. Hughes reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for David A. Hughes?

David A. Hughes typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, independent researchers, academics, political psychologists, investigative commentators, and media operators with specialized knowledge of technocracy, propaganda, psychological operations, surveillance, authoritarianism, or political history. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial research on political, historical, or psychological power structures; Specialized independent research or commentary; Hosting, producing, or contributing to independent media projects. Recent guests include Richard House, David Skyman, and Flemming Blicher.

How hard is it to get booked on David A. Hughes?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does David A. Hughes cover?

Recent episodes cover Technocracy, Psychology, Surveillance, Propaganda, and Totalitarianism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

dhughes@substack.com

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