# El Niño Speaks 201: The Washington D.C. Loyalty Trap

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Podcast: [El Niño Speaks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-ni-o-speaks-5319778)
Published: 2026-04-18T19:42:41+00:00
Episode link: https://www.josealnino.org/p/el-nino-speaks-201-the-washington
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## Resource

In this episode of El Niño Speaks, José Niño joined by former U.S. Representative Cynthia McKinney for a deep dive into the capture of the American political system. McKinney breaks down the harsh realities of the Washington “inside game,” why both major political parties are two wings of the same bird, and the absolute power of the Israel First lobbies that dictate our domestic and military policy. Follow Cynthia McKinney below: Twitter: https://x.com/cynthiamckinney Website: https://www.allthingscynthiamckinney.com/ NEXT: If you liked the show, feel free to continue supporting my work. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/josenino This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.josealnino.org/subscribe

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