Where the U.S. Hides its Secrets

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Published 2020-11-24
How the US invented a country in Africa to hide its secrets
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I'm really happy I got to partner with them to tell this story. Not every day a global company supports you making a video about the dark side of the global economy.

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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All Comments (21)
  • @johnnyharris
    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.
  • @tomm.r.505
    This is the 21st century journalism Im willing to pay for
  • @riverlynn6989
    Johnny is seriously one of the best and most underrated journalists out there right now. Breaking boundaries.
  • @tradward
    So if she sells sea shells on Seychelles shore then the sea shells that she sells aren't subject to tax law?
  • @FordQuarterman
    Amazing video Johnny. The amount of time and research you put into this must’ve been overwhelming. Thank you for sharing stories like this with the world
  • @JonathanMatias
    I work for NBC and not even our top journalists can produce such powerful stories as you do. Amazing work!
  • Your research is incredible Johnny, and it keeps us informed. Thank you!! By the way your son could be an incredible journalist as his DAD!!! His question about what do the people who conduct some type of business in that building in Virginia do with all the info they receive, was so downright relevant, even though he’s still such a young little boy!!
  • I can tell you're a good person, and btw a Chomsky fan. I could see the influence (really, at the level of homage) of Prime's REQUIEM on your three part series on European conquest. And I just want to say to you and the team you're a part of: good job. Thanks for all the hard work you do. And please, by all (well, not quite ;) means, keep having all the fun you have...
  • I love how much time you put into your videos and your story telling. I respect how curious you are and the rabbit holes you go down. Amazing video I love these
  • @MattyMcDoodle
    Just wanna quickly say mate, your videos are f***ing banging 👌 Everything about them is so good to watch. The way you give information isn’t too complicated that as a viewer you have to really think about what you’re saying, so I can actually watch your videos and not feel like it’s hard work to follow along with what’s going on. But also, just how they’re edited is just visually pleasing to watch. To you and everyone on your team who puts work into making these videos, honestly, be f***ing proud because they’re top tier 👏 Love from the UK 🇬🇧
  • @ganjamarcin
    the fact that this is even legal is complete insanity
  • @TheMrjosephg23
    Mate you make amazing videos, interesting stories, and are a true journalist. It is refreshing to see legit, passionate and thought provoking true world stories than what we see on mainstream these days. I love watching your content, and am keen to see what more you're able to produce!! Thank you.
  • @mattconner9330
    Man this guy is awesome. Love your stuff man, your living my dream. Please never stop doing deep research and keep being informative on topics that actually affect us.
  • @chrismixlewis
    Okay but that research though... like how do you even find where the mail goes in Liberia 😂 incredible. Great video.
  • That's why Liberia uses the Imperial system lol, now I realised the reason😂😂😂
  • @ishadedigama
    I am so excited I came across your channel, each video is like watching a black mirror episode; completely mind blown! Keep up the amazing work Johnny :)
  • Your reports are truly eye opening. There are such few sources that look into these “niche” topics. Thank you!