How the US invented a country in Africa to hide its secrets
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Big thanks to Drew Binsky for letting me use some of his footage.
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Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny’s visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University.
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Hey there everyone. This was a wild one to work on. there's so much more i want to tell about the global economy and the realities of international business. Lots more to come.
It's rare that a sponsor specifically wants to be a part of a deep dive video like this. so I'm grateful for Fully. Also super grateful for all of you who come to these videos with a desire to LEARN. this is heavy stuff. Not always easy to understand. But you are here, watching a 19 minute video on YouTube. It's super awesome that you care about this. Thanks for being here.
Keep making these videos. I enjoy hearing history that was never told
Dude u are truly awesome storyteller! I watch u maybe a week back and now ur all I watch man. U have a GOD talent. Please kids spreading ur educational side of things.
Awesome video. Love learning from you. Thx
As a Liberian this is interesting
It is so heartbreaking and horrible that companies are able to work in this way without any consequences. Charles Taylor should not be the only man getting prosecuted for human rights violations for this atrocity.
Do one on flat earth Johnny
Dude, ngl you’re videos are cool and the editing style makes it interesting but holy shit are they saturated with sponsorships and products placements. This really takes a toll at your credibility. Out of 19 minutes, only 14 include relevant content.
The blue and red got messed up on the pro and against slavery:)
I can understand not wanting to say his name, but you gotta call him out by name. "This guy" isn't very journalistic.
9:12 anyone else hear “street party” from bloons monkey city
Wow amazing video. Mindblowing
Aaaaand Sponsored by fully….
I love your work man. Impressive channel.
Hey Johnny, someone is writing a biography on me and you have a video about Halliburton making 36 billion dollars off of the war in Iraq. We want to reference your journalism in the book. Can you send me the link to your video that discusses this?
ironic drinking coke while talking about dodgy business practices
Johnny that boat where u said was clearly chinese was in korean. Ive seen u mess that up a couple times in ur videos. I love what u do and im also in northern va. Just wanted to lyk
Dude amazing thanks for this
Love how you slide the ad into your story lol Well done sir !
Who can we write to about this to scream our disgust??
My interest has been captured.
Your content is amazing and addictive
Crazy !! Dude you need your own secret service protection
Question: How much money are we taking about there ? How much money was the registry brining in?