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	'''''TrueAnon''''' is ~~an American~~ politics podcast hosted by Brace Belden and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on left-wing analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death."<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>		'''''TrueAnon''''' is a Statesian politics podcast hosted by Brace Belden and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on left-wing analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death."<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>

	== History and content ==		== History and content ==

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	'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics podcast hosted by Brace Belden and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on left-wing analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death."<ref name=":0">{{~~cite web~~\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>		'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics podcast hosted by Brace Belden and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on left-wing analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death."<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>

	== History and content ==		== History and content ==
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	Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the [[Bourgeoisie\|global elite]]," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."		Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the [[Bourgeoisie\|global elite]]," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."

	The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{~~cite web~~\|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts\|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390\|~~website~~=iTunes\|~~accessdate~~=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the true crime genre and the dirtbag left, the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism\|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], Silicon Valley, academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser Maria Farmer,<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{~~cite web~~\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass\|date=July 20, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician Azealia Banks.<ref>{{~~cite web~~\|title=Episode 70: Azealia\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia\|~~website~~=Soundcloud\|publisher=TrueAnon\|~~accessdate~~=26 May 2020\|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>		The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{Web citation\|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts\|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390\|newspaper=iTunes\|access-date=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the true crime genre and the dirtbag left, the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism\|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], Silicon Valley, academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser Maria Farmer,<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{Web citation\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass\|date=July 20, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician Azealia Banks.<ref>{{Web citation\|title=Episode 70: Azealia\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia\|newspaper=Soundcloud\|publisher=TrueAnon\|access-date=26 May 2020\|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>

	== Reception ==		== Reception ==
	''TrueAnon'' has been positively received by critics. ''GQ'' described the podcast as possessing a "one-of-a-kind flair you won't get anywhere else," offering praise for the quality of the podcast's research. Journalist Jeet Heer cited ''TrueAnon'' as one of the few left-wing outlets to discuss the Epstein case in detail, compared to "the reluctance of the mainstream media to tackle the topic for fear of seeming conspiratorial." Journalist [[Glenn Greenwald]] has also offered praise for the podcast and its coverage of the [[2016 Nevada Democratic caucuses and convention\|2016 Nevada caucus]].		''TrueAnon'' has been positively received by critics. ''GQ'' described the podcast as possessing a "one-of-a-kind flair you won't get anywhere else," offering praise for the quality of the podcast's research. Journalist Jeet Heer cited ''TrueAnon'' as one of the few left-wing outlets to discuss the Epstein case in detail, compared to "the reluctance of the mainstream media to tackle the topic for fear of seeming conspiratorial." Journalist [[Glenn Greenwald]] has also offered praise for the podcast and its coverage of the [[2016 Nevada Democratic caucuses and convention\|2016 Nevada caucus]].

	In March 2020, ''TrueAnon'' was the fifth-ranked podcast on [[Patreon]]<ref>{{~~cite web~~\|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Podcasts\|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking/podcasts#Mar2020\|~~website~~=Graphtreon\|~~accessdate~~=30 April 2020}}</ref> and the 14th ranked account on the site overall, as measured by number of patrons.<ref>{{~~cite web~~\|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Creators\|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking\|~~website~~=Graphtreon\|~~accessdate~~=30 April 2020}}</ref>		In March 2020, ''TrueAnon'' was the fifth-ranked podcast on [[Patreon]]<ref>{{Web citation\|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Podcasts\|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking/podcasts#Mar2020\|newspaper=Graphtreon\|access-date=30 April 2020}}</ref> and the 14th ranked account on the site overall, as measured by number of patrons.<ref>{{Web citation\|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Creators\|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking\|newspaper=Graphtreon\|access-date=30 April 2020}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics podcast hosted by Brace Belden and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on ~~[[Left-wing politics\|~~left-wing]] analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death."<ref name=":0">{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>		'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics podcast hosted by Brace Belden and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on left-wing analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death."<ref name=":0">{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>

	== History and content ==		== History and content ==
	''TrueAnon'' is hosted by Brace Belden, a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting alongside the [[People's Protection Units]] in the [[Syrian Civil War]], and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''The Baffler'' and ''Deadspin''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through San Francisco's punk music scene. The [[Marxism\|marxist]] hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''Gawker'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.		''TrueAnon'' is hosted by Brace Belden, a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting alongside the People's Protection Units in the Syrian Civil War, and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''The Baffler'' and ''Deadspin''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through San Francisco's punk music scene. The [[Marxism\|marxist]] hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''Gawker'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.

	Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the [[Bourgeoisie\|global elite]]," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."		Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the [[Bourgeoisie\|global elite]]," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."

	The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{cite web\|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts\|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390\|website=iTunes\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the true crime genre and the dirtbag left, the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism\|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], [[Silicon Valley]], academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser [[Maria Farmer]],<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass\|date=July 20, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician [[Azealia Banks]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Episode 70: Azealia\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia\|website=Soundcloud\|publisher=TrueAnon\|accessdate=26 May 2020\|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>		The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{cite web\|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts\|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390\|website=iTunes\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the true crime genre and the dirtbag left, the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism\|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], Silicon Valley, academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser Maria Farmer,<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass\|date=July 20, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician Azealia Banks.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Episode 70: Azealia\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia\|website=Soundcloud\|publisher=TrueAnon\|accessdate=26 May 2020\|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>

	== Reception ==		== Reception ==
	''TrueAnon'' has been positively received by critics. ''[[GQ]]'' described the podcast as possessing a "one-of-a-kind flair you won't get anywhere else," offering praise for the quality of the podcast's research. Journalist [[Jeet Heer]] cited ''TrueAnon'' as one of the few left-wing outlets to discuss the Epstein case in detail, compared to "the reluctance of the mainstream media to tackle the topic for fear of seeming conspiratorial." Journalist [[Glenn Greenwald]] has also offered praise for the podcast and its coverage of the [[2016 Nevada Democratic caucuses and convention\|2016 Nevada caucus]].		''TrueAnon'' has been positively received by critics. ''GQ'' described the podcast as possessing a "one-of-a-kind flair you won't get anywhere else," offering praise for the quality of the podcast's research. Journalist Jeet Heer cited ''TrueAnon'' as one of the few left-wing outlets to discuss the Epstein case in detail, compared to "the reluctance of the mainstream media to tackle the topic for fear of seeming conspiratorial." Journalist [[Glenn Greenwald]] has also offered praise for the podcast and its coverage of the [[2016 Nevada Democratic caucuses and convention\|2016 Nevada caucus]].

	In March 2020, ''TrueAnon'' was the fifth-ranked podcast on [[Patreon]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Podcasts\|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking/podcasts#Mar2020\|website=Graphtreon\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref> and the 14th ranked account on the site overall, as measured by number of patrons.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Creators\|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking\|website=Graphtreon\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>		In March 2020, ''TrueAnon'' was the fifth-ranked podcast on [[Patreon]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Podcasts\|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking/podcasts#Mar2020\|website=Graphtreon\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref> and the 14th ranked account on the site overall, as measured by number of patrons.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Creators\|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking\|website=Graphtreon\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

			* [[Deep politics]]
	* "[[Epstein didn't kill himself]]"		* "[[Epstein didn't kill himself]]"

Jucheguevara at 16:34, 13 September 2021

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	''TrueAnon'' is hosted by Brace Belden, a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting alongside the [[People's Protection Units]] in the [[Syrian Civil War]], and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''The Baffler'' and ''Deadspin''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through San Francisco's punk music scene. The [[Marxism\|marxist]] hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''Gawker'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.		''TrueAnon'' is hosted by Brace Belden, a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting alongside the [[People's Protection Units]] in the [[Syrian Civil War]], and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''The Baffler'' and ''Deadspin''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through San Francisco's punk music scene. The [[Marxism\|marxist]] hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''Gawker'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.

	Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the global elite," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."		Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the [[Bourgeoisie\|global elite]]," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."

	The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{cite web\|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts\|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390\|website=iTunes\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the true crime genre and the dirtbag left, the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism\|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], [[Silicon Valley]], academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser [[Maria Farmer]],<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass\|date=July 20, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician [[Azealia Banks]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Episode 70: Azealia\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia\|website=Soundcloud\|publisher=TrueAnon\|accessdate=26 May 2020\|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>		The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{cite web\|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts\|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390\|website=iTunes\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the true crime genre and the dirtbag left, the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism\|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], [[Silicon Valley]], academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser [[Maria Farmer]],<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass\|date=July 20, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician [[Azealia Banks]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Episode 70: Azealia\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia\|website=Soundcloud\|publisher=TrueAnon\|accessdate=26 May 2020\|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>

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	'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics podcast hosted by [[Brace Belden]] and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on [[Left-wing politics\|left-wing]] analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death." <ref name=":0">{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>		'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics podcast hosted by Brace Belden and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on [[Left-wing politics\|left-wing]] analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death."<ref name=":0">{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>

	== History and content ==		== History and content ==
	''TrueAnon'' is hosted by [[Brace Belden]], a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting ~~with~~ the [[People's Protection Units]] in the [[Syrian Civil War]], and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''The Baffler'' and ''Deadspin''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through ~~[[Punk rock in California\|~~San Francisco's punk music scene]]. The marxist hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''Gawker'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.		''TrueAnon'' is hosted by Brace Belden, a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting alongside the [[People's Protection Units]] in the [[Syrian Civil War]], and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''The Baffler'' and ''Deadspin''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through San Francisco's punk music scene. The [[Marxism\|marxist]] hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''Gawker'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.

	Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the global elite," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."		Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the global elite," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."

Jucheguevara at 17:02, 12 September 2021

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	'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics [[podcast]] hosted by [[Brace Belden]] and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on [[Left-wing politics\|left-wing]] analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the ~~[[QAnon\|~~QAnon conspiracy theory]]. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death." <ref name=":0">{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>		'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics podcast hosted by [[Brace Belden]] and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on [[Left-wing politics\|left-wing]] analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death." <ref name=":0">{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer\|date=May 8, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>

	== History and content ==		== History and content ==
	''TrueAnon'' is hosted by [[Brace Belden]], a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting with the [[People's Protection Units]] in the [[Syrian Civil War]], and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''[[The Baffler]]'' and ''[[Deadspin]]''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through [[Punk rock in California\|San Francisco's punk music scene]]. The marxist hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''[[Gawker]]'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.		''TrueAnon'' is hosted by [[Brace Belden]], a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting with the [[People's Protection Units]] in the [[Syrian Civil War]], and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''The Baffler'' and ''Deadspin''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through [[Punk rock in California\|San Francisco's punk music scene]]. The marxist hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''Gawker'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.

	Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the global elite," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."		Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the global elite," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."

	The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{cite web\|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts\|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390\|website=iTunes\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the [[true crime]] genre and the [[dirtbag left]], the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism\|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], [[Silicon Valley]], academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser [[Maria Farmer]],<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass\|date=July 20, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician [[Azealia Banks]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Episode 70: Azealia\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia\|website=Soundcloud\|publisher=TrueAnon\|accessdate=26 May 2020\|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>		The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{cite web\|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts\|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390\|website=iTunes\|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the true crime genre and the dirtbag left, the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism\|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], [[Silicon Valley]], academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser [[Maria Farmer]],<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass\|date=July 20, 2020\|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician [[Azealia Banks]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Episode 70: Azealia\|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia\|website=Soundcloud\|publisher=TrueAnon\|accessdate=26 May 2020\|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>

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'''''TrueAnon''''' is an American politics [[podcast]] hosted by [[Brace Belden]] and Liz Franczak. The podcast focuses on [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] analysis of political issues and events, particularly those concerning deceased financier and sex offender [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. The title of the podcast is a parodic reference to the [[QAnon|QAnon conspiracy theory]]. Belden and Franczak assert that the podcast engages in [[historical materialism]], focusing on "the power structures that produced Epstein in the first place" rather than a "fixed theory of Epstein’s death." <ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/maria-farmer|date=May 8, 2020|title=TrueAnonPod -- Maria Farmer}}</ref>

== History and content ==
''TrueAnon'' is hosted by [[Brace Belden]], a left-wing internet personality noted for fighting with the [[People's Protection Units]] in the [[Syrian Civil War]], and Liz Franczak, a writer for ''[[The Baffler]]'' and ''[[Deadspin]]''. Belden and Franczak met in the early 2000s, through [[Punk rock in California|San Francisco's punk music scene]]. The marxist hosts, developed an interest in the Epstein case after ''[[Gawker]]'' published the contents of Epstein's personal address book in 2015, which established Epstein's connections to multiple influential figures in politics, finance, intelligence, academia, and entertainment.

Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019, Belden and Franczak noted how many of the details of the Epstein case, such as his connections to U.S. intelligence agencies, were not covered in the mainstream press. ''TrueAnon'' was thus conceived to explore how "the fascination with Epstein is part of a larger story about the rot at the heart of the global elite," and how this reveals "larger class antagonisms within the United States."

The first episode of ''TrueAnon'' was released on July 23, 2019. Branding itself as "the only non-pedophile podcast,"<ref>{{cite web|title=TrueAnon on Apple Podcasts|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trueanon/id1474001390|website=iTunes|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>''TrueAnon'' combines elements of the [[true crime]] genre and the [[dirtbag left]], the rhetorical style most closely associated with ''[[Chapo Trap House]]'' defined by "subversive, [[Populism|populist]] vulgarity." In addition to covering the Epstein case, ''TrueAnon''devotes analysis and discussion to topics such as human trafficking, [[Medicare for All]], [[Silicon Valley]], academia, finance, and non-profit organizations. Notable guests who have appeared on the podcast include Epstein accuser [[Maria Farmer]],<ref name=":0" /> journalist [[Ken Klippenstein]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/dh-ass|date=July 20, 2020|title=TrueAnonPod -- D. H. Ass}}</ref> and musician [[Azealia Banks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 70: Azealia|url=https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod/azealia|website=Soundcloud|publisher=TrueAnon|accessdate=26 May 2020|date=22 May 2020}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''TrueAnon'' has been positively received by critics. ''[[GQ]]'' described the podcast as possessing a "one-of-a-kind flair you won't get anywhere else," offering praise for the quality of the podcast's research. Journalist [[Jeet Heer]] cited ''TrueAnon'' as one of the few left-wing outlets to discuss the Epstein case in detail, compared to "the reluctance of the mainstream media to tackle the topic for fear of seeming conspiratorial." Journalist [[Glenn Greenwald]] has also offered praise for the podcast and its coverage of the [[2016 Nevada Democratic caucuses and convention|2016 Nevada caucus]].

In March 2020, ''TrueAnon'' was the fifth-ranked podcast on [[Patreon]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Podcasts|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking/podcasts#Mar2020|website=Graphtreon|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref> and the 14th ranked account on the site overall, as measured by number of patrons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Monthly Ranking for Patreon Creators|url=https://graphtreon.com/monthly-ranking|website=Graphtreon|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref>

== See also ==

* "[[Epstein didn't kill himself]]"

== References ==
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