Leonardo Salvaggio
@leonardosalvaggio.bsky.social
Engineer/music blogger/investigative reporter (mainly 9/11, terrorism, true crime, social matters).
https://www.youtube.com/@leonardosalvaggio
https://undicisettembre.blogspot.com
https://www.youtube.com/@leonardosalvaggio
https://undicisettembre.blogspot.com
Journalist David Burns was at Ground Zero covering the aftermath of the attacks.
For the 25th anniversary, I interviewed him about his memories of September 11
youtu.be/f1pcCQAUez0
For the 25th anniversary, I interviewed him about his memories of September 11
youtu.be/f1pcCQAUez0
Journalist David Burns on Covering 9/11 at Ground Zero
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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August 31, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Journalist David Burns was at Ground Zero covering the aftermath of the attacks.
For the 25th anniversary, I interviewed him about his memories of September 11
youtu.be/f1pcCQAUez0
For the 25th anniversary, I interviewed him about his memories of September 11
youtu.be/f1pcCQAUez0
Who was the real Bruce Lee beyond the legend?
I sat down with biographer Alex Ben Block to discuss Bruce Lee's life, legacy, films, family, cultural impact, and to dispel the myths surrounding his death.
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I sat down with biographer Alex Ben Block to discuss Bruce Lee's life, legacy, films, family, cultural impact, and to dispel the myths surrounding his death.
youtu.be/ltpAcoustrI
Bruce Lee: The story Behind the Legend with Biographer Alex Ben Block
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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July 28, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Who was the real Bruce Lee beyond the legend?
I sat down with biographer Alex Ben Block to discuss Bruce Lee's life, legacy, films, family, cultural impact, and to dispel the myths surrounding his death.
youtu.be/ltpAcoustrI
I sat down with biographer Alex Ben Block to discuss Bruce Lee's life, legacy, films, family, cultural impact, and to dispel the myths surrounding his death.
youtu.be/ltpAcoustrI
Former FBI Special Agent Scott Decker joins me to break down the Amerithrax investigation.
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Former FBI Special Agent Scott Decker Breaks Down the Amerithrax Investigation
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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July 21, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Former FBI Special Agent Scott Decker joins me to break down the Amerithrax investigation.
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I'm joined by acclaimed music journalist and author Joel McIver to discuss the history of nu metal—from its rap-rock roots to the rise of Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Deftones, and more.
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The History of Nu Metal with Music Writer Joel McIver
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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July 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I'm joined by acclaimed music journalist and author Joel McIver to discuss the history of nu metal—from its rap-rock roots to the rise of Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Deftones, and more.
youtu.be/v2R5wvbgSIA
youtu.be/v2R5wvbgSIA
Former Red Cross volunteer Cynthia Defibaugh shares her firsthand experiences in Shanksville, discussing the response effort, the victims' families, the memorials, and the lasting impact of September 11.
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Responding to United 93 in the Aftermath of 9/11 with Former Red Cross Volunteer Cynthia Defibaugh
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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June 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Former Red Cross volunteer Cynthia Defibaugh shares her firsthand experiences in Shanksville, discussing the response effort, the victims' families, the memorials, and the lasting impact of September 11.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9y0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9y0...
With former #NASA investigator Joseph Gutheinz we break down #UFO/#UAP claims and why they don’t hold up when you actually examine the evidence.
“UAP files”, abductions, viral sightings— the pattern is the same: no evidence of anything extraordinary.
youtu.be/kDrd6hVXk1A
“UAP files”, abductions, viral sightings— the pattern is the same: no evidence of anything extraordinary.
youtu.be/kDrd6hVXk1A
Debunking UFO Myths with Former NASA Agent Joseph Gutheinz
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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June 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
With former #NASA investigator Joseph Gutheinz we break down #UFO/#UAP claims and why they don’t hold up when you actually examine the evidence.
“UAP files”, abductions, viral sightings— the pattern is the same: no evidence of anything extraordinary.
youtu.be/kDrd6hVXk1A
“UAP files”, abductions, viral sightings— the pattern is the same: no evidence of anything extraordinary.
youtu.be/kDrd6hVXk1A
How did Canada become one of the biggest rising powers in international basketball?
In this interview, sportswriter Oren Weisfeld discusses the rise of Team Canada, from the Steve Nash era to the emergence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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In this interview, sportswriter Oren Weisfeld discusses the rise of Team Canada, from the Steve Nash era to the emergence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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How Canada Became Big in Basketball, with sportswriter Oren Weisfeld
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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May 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM
How did Canada become one of the biggest rising powers in international basketball?
In this interview, sportswriter Oren Weisfeld discusses the rise of Team Canada, from the Steve Nash era to the emergence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
youtu.be/HfpKLH0am44
In this interview, sportswriter Oren Weisfeld discusses the rise of Team Canada, from the Steve Nash era to the emergence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
youtu.be/HfpKLH0am44
Iran is making headlines again, but beyond geopolitics there are also the people living through war, repression, internet shutdowns, and uncertainty.
I spoke with @gissounia.bsky.social about human rights in Iran, crackdowns, and what ordinary Iranians are hoping for.
youtu.be/KoBt-C3Jl5w
I spoke with @gissounia.bsky.social about human rights in Iran, crackdowns, and what ordinary Iranians are hoping for.
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What's Going on in Iran? With Human Rights Attorney Gissou Nia
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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May 22, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Iran is making headlines again, but beyond geopolitics there are also the people living through war, repression, internet shutdowns, and uncertainty.
I spoke with @gissounia.bsky.social about human rights in Iran, crackdowns, and what ordinary Iranians are hoping for.
youtu.be/KoBt-C3Jl5w
I spoke with @gissounia.bsky.social about human rights in Iran, crackdowns, and what ordinary Iranians are hoping for.
youtu.be/KoBt-C3Jl5w
Former #FBI Special Agent Jack Jupin joins me to break down the Washington Hilton shooting, the Secret Service response, security failures, possible friendly fire, and modern threat assessment.
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Former FBI Special Agent Jack Jupin Breaks Down the Washington Hilton Shooting
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Former #FBI Special Agent Jack Jupin joins me to break down the Washington Hilton shooting, the Secret Service response, security failures, possible friendly fire, and modern threat assessment.
youtu.be/ffdoJEHIgWU
youtu.be/ffdoJEHIgWU
Former FBI Special Agent Jerry Bessette and former NCIS Special Agent Tom Coyle join me to break down the recent Washington Hilton attack during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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Inside the Washington Hilton Attack with Ret. FBI Agent Jerry Bessette & Ret. NCIS Agent Tom Coyle
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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May 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Former FBI Special Agent Jerry Bessette and former NCIS Special Agent Tom Coyle join me to break down the recent Washington Hilton attack during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
youtu.be/mbFjGhnmMNM
youtu.be/mbFjGhnmMNM
Former U.S. Army Brigade Commander Jon Sweet breaks down the Iran war: ceasefire, U.S. strategy, Iran’s nuclear program, and global implications.
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youtu.be/REG0jfk5HH8
Former US Army Brigade Commander Jon Sweet Breaks Down the Iran War
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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May 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Former U.S. Army Brigade Commander Jon Sweet breaks down the Iran war: ceasefire, U.S. strategy, Iran’s nuclear program, and global implications.
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youtu.be/REG0jfk5HH8
What triggered the Iran war, and what could happen next?
I spoke with Ret. US Army Major General Randy Manner about the conflict, U.S. strategy, and global implications.
youtu.be/0PU_ETf8TDc
I spoke with Ret. US Army Major General Randy Manner about the conflict, U.S. strategy, and global implications.
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Ret. US Army Major General Randy Manner Breaks Down the Iran War
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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April 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM
What triggered the Iran war, and what could happen next?
I spoke with Ret. US Army Major General Randy Manner about the conflict, U.S. strategy, and global implications.
youtu.be/0PU_ETf8TDc
I spoke with Ret. US Army Major General Randy Manner about the conflict, U.S. strategy, and global implications.
youtu.be/0PU_ETf8TDc
Why do conspiracy theories persist?
I spoke with @markzaidesq.bsky.social and Gerald Posner about conspiracy thinking in American history—and why the same patterns keep resurfacing, from JFK to 9/11.
youtu.be/UOVWQzD7bp4
I spoke with @markzaidesq.bsky.social and Gerald Posner about conspiracy thinking in American history—and why the same patterns keep resurfacing, from JFK to 9/11.
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Conspiracy Thinking in American History: with Attorney Mark Zaid and Journalist Gerald Posner
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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April 24, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Why do conspiracy theories persist?
I spoke with @markzaidesq.bsky.social and Gerald Posner about conspiracy thinking in American history—and why the same patterns keep resurfacing, from JFK to 9/11.
youtu.be/UOVWQzD7bp4
I spoke with @markzaidesq.bsky.social and Gerald Posner about conspiracy thinking in American history—and why the same patterns keep resurfacing, from JFK to 9/11.
youtu.be/UOVWQzD7bp4
How did 9/11 actually happen?
With historian Sean Munger, we break down the rise of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the failures that made it possible.
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With historian Sean Munger, we break down the rise of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the failures that made it possible.
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The Road to 9/11: with Historian Sean Munger
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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April 10, 2026 at 9:44 PM
How did 9/11 actually happen?
With historian Sean Munger, we break down the rise of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the failures that made it possible.
youtu.be/KRraw6SRlVg
With historian Sean Munger, we break down the rise of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the failures that made it possible.
youtu.be/KRraw6SRlVg
Former FDNY Deputy Fire Chief shares his firsthand account of responding to 9/11 — from that day to the long-term impact on responders.
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Inside the 9/11 Response with Former FDNY Fire Chief Richard Alles
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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April 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Former FDNY Deputy Fire Chief shares his firsthand account of responding to 9/11 — from that day to the long-term impact on responders.
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What’s really happening in Iran?
I spoke with journalist Sahara Sajjadi about the crisis, the future of the regime, and what it could mean for the Middle East and global politics.
youtu.be/7nL_KVjVtg0
I spoke with journalist Sahara Sajjadi about the crisis, the future of the regime, and what it could mean for the Middle East and global politics.
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What's going on in Iran? With journalist Sahara Sajjadi
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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March 16, 2026 at 10:14 PM
What’s really happening in Iran?
I spoke with journalist Sahara Sajjadi about the crisis, the future of the regime, and what it could mean for the Middle East and global politics.
youtu.be/7nL_KVjVtg0
I spoke with journalist Sahara Sajjadi about the crisis, the future of the regime, and what it could mean for the Middle East and global politics.
youtu.be/7nL_KVjVtg0
How is the 2025–26 NBA season going? 🏀
I discussed it with former NBA player Jon Koncak: Wembanyama’s impact, LeBron’s future, the top contenders, and how the game has changed since his era.
Watch the interview
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I discussed it with former NBA player Jon Koncak: Wembanyama’s impact, LeBron’s future, the top contenders, and how the game has changed since his era.
Watch the interview
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How’s the 2025–2026 NBA Season Going? With Former NBA Player Jon Koncak
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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March 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
How is the 2025–26 NBA season going? 🏀
I discussed it with former NBA player Jon Koncak: Wembanyama’s impact, LeBron’s future, the top contenders, and how the game has changed since his era.
Watch the interview
youtu.be/9qACdUczVXg
I discussed it with former NBA player Jon Koncak: Wembanyama’s impact, LeBron’s future, the top contenders, and how the game has changed since his era.
Watch the interview
youtu.be/9qACdUczVXg
What happened with ICE in Minneapolis?
Conversation with former ICE Special Agent Timothy Miller on enforcement, use of force, and the Renee Good and Alex Pretti cases.
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Conversation with former ICE Special Agent Timothy Miller on enforcement, use of force, and the Renee Good and Alex Pretti cases.
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What Happened With ICE in Minneapolis? with Former ICE Special Agent Timothy Miller
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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March 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
What happened with ICE in Minneapolis?
Conversation with former ICE Special Agent Timothy Miller on enforcement, use of force, and the Renee Good and Alex Pretti cases.
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Conversation with former ICE Special Agent Timothy Miller on enforcement, use of force, and the Renee Good and Alex Pretti cases.
youtu.be/-mE-KN3MpLc
What happened with ICE in Minneapolis?
Conversation with Former Deputy ICE Field Director Scott Mechkowski on enforcement, use of force, and the Good & Pretti cases.
youtu.be/CVxnS0kaMao
Conversation with Former Deputy ICE Field Director Scott Mechkowski on enforcement, use of force, and the Good & Pretti cases.
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What happened with ICE in Minneapolis? with Former Deputy ICE Field Director Scott Mechkowski
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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February 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM
What happened with ICE in Minneapolis?
Conversation with Former Deputy ICE Field Director Scott Mechkowski on enforcement, use of force, and the Good & Pretti cases.
youtu.be/CVxnS0kaMao
Conversation with Former Deputy ICE Field Director Scott Mechkowski on enforcement, use of force, and the Good & Pretti cases.
youtu.be/CVxnS0kaMao
I hosted actor and bodybuilder John Turk, the man behind Sub-Zero and Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat.
We talked casting, digitization, MK’s early days, and the legacy of Sub-Zero.
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We talked casting, digitization, MK’s early days, and the legacy of Sub-Zero.
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Becoming Sub-Zero: Actor John Turk on Mortal Kombat
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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February 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I hosted actor and bodybuilder John Turk, the man behind Sub-Zero and Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat.
We talked casting, digitization, MK’s early days, and the legacy of Sub-Zero.
youtu.be/RM6wbL5Dock
We talked casting, digitization, MK’s early days, and the legacy of Sub-Zero.
youtu.be/RM6wbL5Dock
Why does Greenland matter so much? Arctic routes, rare earths, NATO tensions, and Trump's controversial moves, all broken down by former Green Beret @mikenelson586.bsky.social
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Inside the Greenland Crisis with former Green Beret Mike Nelson
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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January 26, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Why does Greenland matter so much? Arctic routes, rare earths, NATO tensions, and Trump's controversial moves, all broken down by former Green Beret @mikenelson586.bsky.social
youtu.be/KwYskIJB0LY
youtu.be/KwYskIJB0LY
I sat down with retired FBI Special Agent Robert F. Clifford to talk about his experience working in #Iraq.
We discussed #intelligence and #CounterTerrorism, the early days of the insurgency, the rise of #ISIS.
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We discussed #intelligence and #CounterTerrorism, the early days of the insurgency, the rise of #ISIS.
youtu.be/SWm87egpaq8
Inside Iraq: Intelligence from the Ground with Retired FBI Special Agent Robert Clifford
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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January 16, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I sat down with retired FBI Special Agent Robert F. Clifford to talk about his experience working in #Iraq.
We discussed #intelligence and #CounterTerrorism, the early days of the insurgency, the rise of #ISIS.
youtu.be/SWm87egpaq8
We discussed #intelligence and #CounterTerrorism, the early days of the insurgency, the rise of #ISIS.
youtu.be/SWm87egpaq8
A conversation with Jsu Garcia (aka Nick Corri), who played Rod Lane in A Nightmare on Elm Street.
On Freddy Krueger, the set, and what the movie became.
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On Freddy Krueger, the set, and what the movie became.
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Inside A Nightmare on Elm Street: with Jsu Garcia (aka Nick Corri)
YouTube video by Leonardo Salvaggio
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January 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
A conversation with Jsu Garcia (aka Nick Corri), who played Rod Lane in A Nightmare on Elm Street.
On Freddy Krueger, the set, and what the movie became.
youtu.be/DAu86PbggDg
On Freddy Krueger, the set, and what the movie became.
youtu.be/DAu86PbggDg