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How many stories died with our grandparents because we didn’t ask in time?
In this Bro History segment, we get personal: a 1950s interfaith marriage (Methodist → Catholic conversion), Irish/Polish/Ukrainian roots, Puerto Rican and Palestinian family lines, language barriers, Alzheimer’s, and the regrets that come with unanswered questions.
We talk about identity across faiths and borders, what we’d ask our grandparents today—from the Naqba to Cold War escapes—and why you should call yours now.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – 1950s taboo? Henry’s Catholic–Methodist grandparents & a conversion
01:05 – NYC then vs now: Irish UWS, German Upper East Side
02:00 – How they met: Army base in Lawton, OK → marriage → NYC
03:00 – “Did her parents care?” Interfaith in practice, not theory
03:50 – The regret: we waited too long to ask real questions
05:00 – Danny’s side: tracing lineage envy, Ellis Island vs no records
06:00 – Puerto Rican roots, indigenous/Afro-Caribbean threads, losing language
08:00 – Palestinian father’s side, displacement, Jordan, U.S. arrival
10:00 – Only-in-America pairing: Catholic Puerto Rican x Muslim Palestinian
11:00 – Naming, faith, and why the relationship didn’t survive
13:30 – Interfaith realities: Christian–Jewish common, Christian–Muslim rare
15:00 – Stakes of belief vs secular mixes; community & raising kids
17:00 – Growing up Catholic as a community center vs diverse church worlds
19:00 – What we’d ask: prejudice, context, and uncomfortable truths
22:00 – Henry’s European grandfather: expelled from Kyiv, smuggled out by servants
26:00 – Bike-racing champion, Poland to America pre-WWII
29:00 – Don Manolo: the Cuban refugee who slapped Castro’s brother (wild story)
31:30 – Call your grandparents. Seriously. Before memory fades.
33:00 – Boomers aren’t just “ok boomer”: moon landings, Vietnam, and real grind
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Are we actually a “melting pot”… or three of them?
On Today's Episode, we unpack Will Herberg’s 1955 idea of the Triple Melting Pot—how 20th-century immigrants didn’t just blend into one “American,” but largely assimilated along religious lines: Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish.
We track how parish schools, marriage patterns, and urban political machines forged identity—and how that fed party politics from Boston ward bosses to Nixon’s “silent majority.”
Then we fast-forward: shifting definitions of “whiteness,” interfaith marriage today, and what current immigration waves might mean for the next American identity.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Cold open: new format, October vibes & Hawaiian shirts
04:00 – The big question: immigration, demographics & the “future American character”
08:05 – The Triple Melting Pot (Herberg 1955): Protestant / Catholic / Jewish lanes
12:00 – Old American sectarianism: Puritans, Anglicans, Presbyterians, Quakers
16:00 – Marriage data: interfaith vs. intra-faith patterns in the mid-20th century
19:05 – Parish schools, Knights of Columbus & the urban machine politics
21:10 – Party alignment: ethnic Catholics vs. old-stock Protestant America
22:45 – The Solid South, realignment & Nixon’s 1972 landslide
28:00 – “White America”: how the term shifted from civil-rights era to immigration debates
30:10 – Today’s picture: intermarriage up, taboos down—so what binds identity now?
34:00 – Mexicans “absorbed,” new waves, and why 1950s frameworks miss today
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Trump has unveiled a 20-point Gaza Peace Plan alongside Netanyahu — but will it actually lead to peace, or is it just political theater?
In this segment from Bro History, Henry and Danny break down the key points:
Hostage swaps, prisoner releases, and conditional amnesty for Hamas members
The role of a transitional governance board chaired by Trump himself (yes, really)
A promise of no forced displacement and a “pathway to self-determination”
Aid surges, reconstruction, and Gulf investment in Gaza
Netanyahu’s double messaging — supportive in English, but flatly rejecting Palestinian statehood in Hebrew
We also discuss whether Hamas or Israel could ever realistically agree to this, the parallels to Puerto Rico’s unelected financial oversight board, and what Gaza’s reconstruction might actually look like.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:21 Background Context and Initial Reactions
00:40 Detailed Breakdown of the Gaza Peace Plan
04:24 Discussion on De-radicalization and Redevelopment
07:55 Hostage Release and Prisoner Exchange
16:48 Governance and Transitional Authority
22:37 Financial Oversight and Investment Concerns
29:17 Economic Development Plan for Gaza
31:12 Challenges of Rebuilding Gaza
34:22 International Investment and Political Dynamics
44:18 Hamas and Governance Issues
50:52 Interfaith Dialogue and Peace Efforts
55:41 Prospects for Palestinian Statehood
01:01:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Charlie Kirk’s assassination shook the entire political world.
On today's episode, we upack what we know so far: the shocking footage, personal reactions, conspiracy theories pointing fingers at Israel, Russia, Antifa, and beyond — plus what we’re learning about the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson.
We also examine the FBI’s controversial handling of the case, the rumored “destroyed note,” and how media narratives are shaping public opinion.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Processing the shock of Kirk’s assassination
02:00 – Why even critics felt grief
05:30 – Kirk’s political force & Turning Point USA’s role
10:30 – The conspiracy theories: Israel, Zionist donors & motive
18:00 – Was Kirk turning against Israel? Or strengthening ties?
26:00 – Zoomers, youth politics & Israel skepticism
30:00 – National Review, conservative circles, and “grooming” politics
44:00 – Theories about Robinson, his Discord chats, and bullet inscriptions
55:00 – Ken Klippenstein’s report: who was Robinson really?
1:25:00 – The “destroyed note” & FBI Director Cash Patel’s shaky claims
1:40:00 – Why sloppy FBI work could blow up the case
1:42:00 – Final reflections: skepticism, empathy, and the need for truth
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While the world watched other conflicts, Thailand and Cambodia went to war in July 2025.
In just days, over 200,000 civilians were displaced, temples were bombed, soap operas were banned, and accusations of chemical weapons and war crimes were thrown around.
Yet coverage in the West was almost nonexistent.
In this episode of Bro History, we break down how an ancient temple, nationalist politics, and decades-old colonial borders triggered a five-day modern war — complete with fighter jets, landmines, propaganda battles, and a fragile ceasefire that solved nothing.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Two Governments, One Border Clash
01:41 Thailand vs. Cambodia: The Forgotten War
09:00 The Emerald Triangle Ignites
12:00 Ancient Temple, Modern Dispute
18:00 2008–2011: The Prequel War
26:00 Leaked Calls & Political Chaos
33:00 July 24: War Breaks Out
41:00 Propaganda, Fog of War, and War Crimes
52:00 Trump the “Peacemaker” & Ceasefire Talks
59:00 Why This Conflict Isn’t Over
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Yes, there’s a real place in Ohio called Hitler Pond — and no, it’s not what you think.
On today's episode, we dive deep into the strange but true story of the Ohio Hitlers — a German-American pioneer family with zero connection to the Nazis — and how World War I triggered one of the ugliest backlashes against immigrants in U.S. history.
From lynchings in the name of “patriotism” to German language bans and Beethoven getting canceled, we explore the dark side of American nativism and what it reveals about identity, propaganda, and assimilation. We even trace how these events may have influenced Adolf Hitler’s obsession with race, immigration, and “living space.”
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In this episode, we explore one of the wildest what-if scenarios in modern geopolitics: a potential Israeli preemptive attack on Pakistan’s nuclear facilities. We dig into what such an operation would require, why it’s almost certainly a fantasy, and what the fallout could look like if it ever happened.
We also unpack Israel’s past preemptive strikes on Iraq (1981) and Syria (2007), the logic of nuclear deterrence, covert sabotage efforts, Indo-Israeli security ties, and why this bizarre scenario keeps popping up in strategic circles.
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Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in broad daylight with a homemade shotgun. But the real story? It wasn’t political extremism. It was personal.
In this episode, we break down how Japan’s most influential modern leader was killed by a man with a vendetta against a powerful religious group—the Unification Church. We explore Japan’s eerie history of political assassinations, the cult's strange ties to government, and how loneliness and disillusionment are reshaping modern societies.
This is the wildest story you've never heard—all 100% true.
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In this episode of Bro History, Jose Nino joins us to chat about the precarious state of Middle East geopolitics. We discuss the Israeli and US decapitation strategy towards Iran, the ensuing missile exchanges, and the surprising ceasefire.
Also, we take on the Trump administration's approach, the potential repercussions on Israel's political landscape, and the broader implications for US military and foreign policy.
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On today's episode, our friend Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Joe makes the case that a nuclear armed Iran could be better for the US than you might think. From there, we cover way too much to put in a description, so have a listen and find out for yourself.
Joe's recent article: https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/a-nuclear-iran-isnt-americas-problem/
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On today's episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked turning points of the 20th century, Greece and Turkey agreed to swap over 1.5 million people—Christians for Muslims—in what became the first large-scale, state-sanctioned population exchange.
Also, marble skulls, Balkan giants, and why Americans are the loudest tourists on Earth.
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On today’s episode, we unpack the wild true story of Erhard Milch — the Luftwaffe mastermind with Jewish blood — and the messy reality behind Nazi racial laws.
From forged paternity claims to exemptions signed by Hitler himself, we explore how ideology bent under the weight of war, power, and personal connections.
Featuring field marshals, Mischlinge soldiers, and a Nazi first lady raised by a Jew, this is history at its most ironic — and unsettling.
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On Today's episode we wrap up our series on the Boer Wars, highlighting the British use of concentration camps on the Boers.
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On today’s Episode, we continue the conversation about Elon Musk, comparing him to historical power players of the past.
Less spicy than last time, but will still annoy some people lol.
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On todays episode, we chat about Elon Musk, and debate about his merits as an entrepreneur and chief executive, and how those merits may impact his ability to influence the government through DOGE.
This one is a little spicy
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On today’s episode, we dive back into the Boer Wars, focusing on the tumultuous events leading up to the conflict and the complex relationships between the British Empire and the Afrikaner settlers.
We explore the origins of Afrikaner identity, the economic implications of the gold discovery in the Transvaal, and the pivotal figures like Paul Kruger and Cecil Rhodes who shaped this era. As tensions rise, we discuss the disastrous Jameson Raid and its repercussions on British-Boer relations, culminating in the declaration of war that would set the stage for one of the first modern conflicts.
Join us as we unpack these historical intricacies and their lasting impact on South Africa.
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Attack on Titan’s political themes echo Carl Schmitt’s friend-enemy distinction and real-world nationalism. From Eldians in ghettos wearing armbands to the global reaction to the Rumbling, this anime mirrors 20th-century ethnic politics and ideological warfare. Is the show a critique of fascism—or a defense of it? We unpack the controversial symbolism, the show's moral dilemmas, and whether it's possible to watch without picking a side.
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On today's episode, we followup on the Boer Wars, focusing on Afrikaner identity and their conflicts with the British Empire.
We explore the Cape Colony, the Great Trek, and early encounters with the Zulu nation, highlighting Zulu military tactics under Shaka Zulu, highlighting significant battles like Blood River, and how these events shaped their national identity.
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The Iraq War was run by twenty people—and none of them knew what they were doing. Former State Department and Marine Corps officer Matthew Hoh joins us to reveal how U.S. reconstruction money funded militias, how corruption ran wild inside the Green Zone, and how counterinsurgency failed from day one. From $26 million in cash stashed in his bedroom to war briefings that never made it to the battlefield, this episode explains why the U.S. never had a chance. Who was really calling the shots—Cheney, Petraeus, or a bunch of 27-year-olds with Starbucks cups?
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On today's episode, Jose Niño joins us to discuss the surprising developments in Syria. The conversation delves into Bashar al-Assad's flight from Syria and decision to open a medical practice in Moscow, the swift collapse of the Syrian regime, and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. Jose offers insights into the ethnic and sectarian tensions in Syria, the role of international players like Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Israel, and the potential for future conflict.
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On today's episodewe explore the historical narrative of the Boers, the Dutch settlers in South Africa, and their complex interactions with indigenous tribes and the British Empire.
Special guest Reginald offers his sharp, humorous critique on the Afrikaners' claim to indigenous status and the British colonial mindset.
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On today's episode, we are joined by Joseph Sullis Mullen to discuss his recent Senate race in Michigan. We look at the election results, the dynamics of Michigan politics, and the broader implications of a strong mandate for Trump.
We also talk about the national political landscape, examining the factors that influenced the election outcome and the prospects for U.S. foreign policy going forward
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On today's episode, we welcome our new co-host, Reginald, who brings a unique perspective from across the pond.
Also, We dive into a fascinating yet bizarre topic: the Moorish Sovereign Citizen Movement in the United States.
We also delve into the rich history of the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula and their significant contributions to European culture and knowledge.
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On today''s episode, Joe Solis-Mullen joins us today to discuss his senate race in Michigan.
In addition we talk about how screwed up the domestic and international situation is.
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On today's Episode, our friend Matt Hoh joins us to discuss everything from the infamous pager bombings to the prospects of a wider conflict between Israel and Lebanon
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How did Rome build an empire without destroying everything in its path? This episode unpacks the early Roman Republic’s secret weapon: a flexible system of alliances, patronage, and partial citizenship that let it dominate Italy before ever touching Carthage. We break down Rome’s bizarre founding myths, its mafia-like foreign policy, and why even conquered enemies wanted in. Did the Republic’s real power lie in its soft control, not its swords?
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The short answer is yes, but it's a terrible idea haha.
On today's episode, we talk about the history of weather modification, from rain dances to cloud seeding. We go a little off the rails talking about some of the conspiracy too.
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Germany wins World War I—but then what? We run an AI-driven counterfactual scenario exploring how a victorious Germany could have reshaped Europe, triggered an early Russian Revolution, and avoided the Treaty of Versailles altogether. Would France collapse? Would the U.S. stay isolationist? Would Hitler end up a blogger instead of a dictator? This alternate timeline might blow up your map of the 20th century.
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Artificial intelligence is changing the world, and warfare is no exception. From self-piloting drones to missiles that can identify their own targets, AI weapons systems are rapidly developing, raising urgent ethical and strategic questions.
On today's episode, we look into the complex history and evolution of Lethal Autonomous Weapons (or LAWS) in warfare, from early guided missiles to today's autonomous AI powered drones.
Join us as we explore the technological, ethical, and geopolitical dimensions of AI weapons and ask: Can we ensure human control in an increasingly autonomous future?
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On today's episode, we discuss the very weird story about how the Soviet Union tried to cross-breed humans and apes.
The craziest parts of this story are less about their failed attempt to create hybrids, and more about the ideals and sensibilities of the scientific community around the world at the time.
Bonus: Here's a link to our new music video inspired by this episode: "Soviet Monkey Business" - https://youtu.be/ALelKgYOhHk
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On today's episode, we try our best to wrap our heads around Hannah Arendt's book "The Origins of Totalitarianism," published in 1951.
We focus primarily on her arguments around the history of Anti-semitism. While we struggle a bit to fully grip the text, we make a good faith effort to better understand the historical context of anti-semitism in the 20th century
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Trump was just convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents. We couldn't help ourselves.
On today's episode, we give the background of this and other charges trump is currently facing, and have an open conversation about what we feel like this means for the coming election.
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On today's episode, we talk about MeK, an Iranian opposition group operating out of Albania who's entire purpose is to overthrow the Islamic republic of Iran.
Also, they're pretty much a cult, definitely a terrorist group, and has been buying up US politicians since the early 00's.
Enjoy
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On today's episode we discuss the recent events surrounding Gaza's final battleground - the southern city of Rafah.
We also discuss the implications of the ongoing pro-palestinian protests in schools and universities, as well as a recent bill passed in the house which attempts to codify into law the definition of anti-semitism.
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In today's episode, we unpack the strategic lessons learned from one of the most costly war games in U.S. history, where unconventional tactics by General Van Riper dramatically challenged traditional military doctrines. We analyze how these lessons hold up against the backdrop of today’s geopolitical tensions with Iran, examining potential strategies, the role of technology, and the political implications of military planning
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So we started off talking about the rise of anti-semitism, and went into a long debate on Thomas Sowell's theories on violence committed against "middleman minorities"
It's a very unstructured episode, with a lot of debate and rabbit holes. Enjoy.
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Its bad. LOL
In all seriousness though, we started off the episode attempting to talk with Joseph Solis-Mullen about "what is left wing and what is right wing," and it unsurprisingly went down an economic rabbit hole which we think you'll like.
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Haiti has been going through a rough couple years following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. Since then, over 200 gangs have overrun the capital and the majority of the country, creating a major humanitarian crisis.
On todays episode, we discuss the history of how Haiti became Haiti by focusing on the revolution in 1791.
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Following up from last time, On today's episode, we set the dive deeper into ethnic cleansing and subsequent genocide of the "Danube Swabian" Germans living in Yugoslavia after world war 2.
Importantly, we paint a picture of the brutality of the third reich towards the Yugoslavians before the end of the war as a backdrop for the brutality of communist partisans towards the remaining ethnic Germans in the region. We also struggle with reading some victim testimonies at the end, and it gets dark fast ... Fair warning.
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On today's episode, we set the background context for a topic in history that often isn't covered - the ethnic cleansing of Germans from European countries post WW2.
Covering the lead-up to the cleansing, we explore how it came about that up to 15 million Germans were forcibly displaced (or killed) from the lands they called home for generations.
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After 3 US Servicemen were killed by a drone strike launched by Iran backed militias, the burning question remains - Is the US going to go to war with Iran?
We invited our friend Matthew Hoh on the show once again to give us his take on this issue, and the historical context behind it.
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On today's episode we discuss the origins of Hezbollah, focusing on three key factors in its creation: Iran and Khomeini, The tenuous relationship between Palestinians in south Lebanon and the native Shia communities, as well as Israeli occupation and influence in southern Lebanon.
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On today's episode, we delve deep into the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and its lasting effects on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on this pivotal moment in history.
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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Joseph Solis-Mullen, a renowned political scientist and author of "The Fake China Threat," to delve into the complex narratives shaping today's geopolitical landscape.
Joseph challenges the prevailing notion of China as a global threat, offering a nuanced analysis of the historical, economic, and military factors that debunk this widespread belief.
Get Joseph's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Fake-China-Threat-Very-Danger/dp/B0CKDQFGN9
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In 1967, when Israel seized control of Jerusalem it was perceived as nothing short of a divine miracle to many fundamental Christians.
Christian Zionists believe the return of Jews to Israel is a key step towards the fulfillment of biblical prophecy, most importantly the return of Jesus Christ.
On today's episode, we discuss the origins of this interpretation of the Bible, along with its political influence.
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On today's episode, we discuss the horrifying hostage crisis in the 1972 Olympics that tragically ended in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes.
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On today's episode Matthew Hoh joins us to discuss the level of destruction in Gaza, along with the potential cascading effects.
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On today's episode - Jose Nino joins us to discuss Israel's political outlook. We reflect on if the state of Israel will be able to survive the next few decades.
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Today, we discuss the tragic terror attack in Israel by Hamas, along with a background of the origins of Hamas.
We also discuss the larger geopolitical implications of the war and the fear of mass suffering of Palestnians.
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On today's episode, we recap some of the back history that led Japan into the 20th Century, in order to give some context into the conditions that eventually formed it's short lived empire.
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On today's episode, we review the conditions that gave rise to Russian Marxism, Lenin and Bolshevism.
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So we've been exploring different angles related to the origins of World War 2, and one angle that just keeps popping up is how the Banks did it.
On today's episode, we explore how banks, large corporations, and other wealthy elites created a playbook to profit off perpetual war in World War 1, the interwar period, and World War 2 - and how that carries on to this day.
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On today's episode, we dive into the intricate story of Polish nationalism.
Starting with it's earliest histories, we trace trace how it evolves throughout the 19th century, discussing a few key figures and their roles in shaping Poland's narrative.
This episode isn't just about history and politics; we're on a quest to understand what truly constitutes Poland. So, join us on this slightly confusing and complicated journey through Poland's rich past as we continue to explore what makes Poland... well, uniquely Poland.
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When you hear about the Weimar Republic, it'll likely be under one of two themes: bad governing, or hyper inflation. But what if we told you there was more to the story than wheelbarrows full of worthless currency?
Today we explore some counter arguments about the Weimar Republic. Was the Treaty of Versailles that bad? How good of a job did the new Republic do with managing hyperinflation?
And finally, we address the elephant in the room: if Weimar wasn't that bad, how did Hitler come to power?
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Four empires collapsed during World War I – the German Empire, the Russian Empire, the Austria-Hungary Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. After the armistice of Nov. 11, 1918, the victorious Allies redrew the maps of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East to replace these fallen empires.
Today we discuss how these border changes made a future war inevitable.
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JP Morgan's got a new AI that they are using to spy on their workers, both at home and in the office.
In today's episode, we debate the efficacy of remote work policy, and look at how influential JP Morgan has been in US domestic and foreign policy... for better or for worse.
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Scott Horton joins the show to discuss how Donald Trump is probably screwed with these latest federal charges. We also discuss how the powerful use culture issues to keep left wingers and right wingers hating each other.
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Henry's off this week - quick do an alien episode!
On today's episode we cover the recent testimony of David Grusch, a formerly high ranking official in the UAP task force who alleges that Aliens are real, and the US has the Spaceships to prove it.
Link to the source article here: https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/
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In his latest article, "A Few Thousand Years of Chinese Foreign Policy (In a Nutshell)," Joe unravels China's diplomatic legacy from its cultural origins to the rise of the Chinese Communist Party, debunking popular misconceptions and delivering a rich historical context to understand China's present and future strategies.
Tune in to get a fresh perspective on China's nationalist ideology, learn about its historical strategy of 'using barbarians to check barbarians,' and discuss the potential implications of its past on our global future.
Joe's Article: https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/filler-2/
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Today we discuss the economic and political problems Russia was having in the 19th century. We also talk about some of the hardcore populist precursors of the Bolsheviks.
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Joe Solis-Mullen joins us today to discuss historians you should read. All the historians discussed come from completely different backgrounds and ideologies, ranging from Marxist, to Conservatives, to Liberals, to Libertarians.
Some of the writers listed:
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On today's episode we talk about how geography shapes different societies. We discuss mountain people vs coastal people, river people vs steppe people, and how specific parts of the world hit the geographic jackpot.
The essay referenced is from Thomas Sowell - The Influence of Geography.
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On today's episode we talk about the partition of Africa in the late 19th century. We break down what European power took over which regions and why.
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Fighting broke out on April 15th between two power factions in Sudan: the army and the largest paramilitary force. Sadly, hundreds, if not thousands of people have already been killed.
To understand the current situation, we must go back to the 30-year reign of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, the former strongman of Sudan. Al-Bashir created two rival military factions to balance each other out. However, the leaders of both groups conspired together to overthrow al-Bashir in 2019. Now they are fighting each other.
Today we talk about the history of Sudan and the problems that plague most African countries.
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Gorkastan is a country which holds the record as "least google-able" - as a result, finding articles and podcasts on the country is really hard. So we decided to be the first.
Join us as we unearth ancient tales of barley gods, delve into the comical misadventures of the Great Goat War, and explore the quirkiest scandals that have rocked Gorkastan from the time of the Gorkum civilization to the present day.
Whether it's navigating the high-stakes world of international politics or uncovering the secret luxury island retreats for the rich and powerful, we'll reveal the absurd, the scandalous, and the downright bizarre in the epic saga of Gorkastan.
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On today's episode, we discuss the background of the infamous extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane and his eventual murder by Al Qaeda.
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Sheldon Richman joins us today to discuss the origins of the state of Israeli, Zionism and the current political environment.
Coming to Palestine - https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Palestine-Sheldon-Richman/dp/1733647325
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Pundits are warning that civil war may be coming to Israel. In fact, civil war has already arrived. Well... at the very least there is a massive culture war going on. For the past 12 weeks or so, there has been a large scale protests over legislation that would weaken the power of the Israeli supreme court, reflecting a massive schism in society.
Today we discuss the culture war going in Israel in more detail, along with the proposed bill that is escalating the problem.
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Looks like Georgia is turning into a global hotspot.. again. Protesters took to the streets in opposition to a foreign registration bill introduced by Georgia's ruling party. The bill would require that entities receiving more than 20 percent of funding from abroad register and explain their funding source. Which brings up the real question, is this a legit way to curb foreign influence or a means of media oppression.
Today we debate the issue in addition to dissecting US and Russian influence strategies in different countries.
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Jose Nino joins the show to discuss how the China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal impacts the Middle East, along with the rest of the world.
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Unit 731 was a covert biological warfare R&D unit in Imperial Japan that engaged in lethal human experimentation. They would perform vivisections (autopsies with a living subject) and intentionally infect people with diseases (smallpox, plagues, typhus, anthrax, etc). This was all in the name of science, so it was probably "justified" /s.
Today we discuss the history of this program and how those institutions justified crimes against humanity.
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Ara Sanjian joins us today to discuss the origins and horrors of the Armenian genocide. We cover the following:
Ara Sanjian is an Associate Professor of History and the Director of the Armenian Research Center from the University of Michigan at Dearborn.
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Joseph Solis Mullen joins us to discuss how the "Nation State" is created through pure utter force. We take a look at European history and trace the origins of modern states from agrarian feudal societies to modern behemoths with the ability to propagandize tens of millions of people into a sense of community.
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The 1970s was not only the age of M*A*S*H, heavy cologne to mask body odor and flammable mattresses. It was also dubbed the "Global Age of Terror", especially in Western Europe. You had national separatist groups, anti imperialist and straight communists blowing stuff up and kidnapping people on a regular basis. The worst cases were in West Germany, being that it was the borderland between two massive Empires trying to subvert each other every chance they got. In the episode we discuss how the Western German government cracked down on militant groups, while always trying not to go too far given their … you know..
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Get ready for another wild and crazy story about everyones favorite West German far-left Marxist-Leninist urban guerrilla group who we're assuming doesnt shower very much. Today we discuss the Baader–Meinhof (AKA The Red Army Faction) and some of their stranger escapades such as bank robberies, bombings and even training with the PLO. Listen comrades and lets take on the global capitalist dictatorship! Hail the Victory of the Proletarian Revolutionary!
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In the 1970s, the Red Army Faction terrorized West Germany, robbing banks, bombing military bases and murdering policemen, all in the name of overthrowing “the fascist state.” On today's episode we discuss the origins of this gang of misfits who almost set modern Germany on fire.
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On today’s episode, we discuss the events that played out after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand that turned a regional conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia into a global war. We focus on the Schlieffen plan – the German plan to win the war early by invading neutral Belgium.
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We did it folks. We’re finally here.
On today’s episode, we discuss the build up to the “shot heard round the world”.
We take a look at the political situation in Bosnia, how it connected to secret Serbian nationalist societies, and dive into the back stories of both Franz Ferdinand and his killer Gavrilo Princip to give you all the context on what is honestly one of the weirdest and most impactful assassinations in world history.
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Today we discuss the brutal murder of a European Monarchie, hyper nationalism in Serbia and the origins of the secret regicide network known as the “Black Hand” (you know, the guys who kill Archduke Ferdinand).
As Ralph Raico says – “The immediate origins of the 1914 war lie in the twisted politics of the Kingdom of Serbia.[1] In June, 1903, Serbian army officers murdered their king and queen in the palace and threw their bodies out a window, at the same time massacring various royal relations, cabinet ministers, and members of the palace guards. It was an act that horrified and disgusted many in the civilized world. The military clique replaced the pro-Austrian Obrenovic dynasty with the anti-Austrian Karageorgevics. The new government pursued a pro-Russian, Pan-Slavist policy, and a network of secret societies sprang up, closely linked to the government, whose goal was the ‘liberation’ of the Serb subjects of Austria (and Turkey), and perhaps the other South Slavs as well.”
Did you say murder? Well now I need to listen.
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Today, we discuss the polarization of Europe’s geopolitical system, along with the naval arms race between Britain and Germany.
As Christopher Clark says – “If you compare a diagram of the alliances among the European great powers in 1887 with a similar map for the year 1907, you see the outlines of a transformation. The first diagram reveals a multipolar system, in which a plurality of forces and interests balance each other in precarious equilibrium. Move forward twenty years to a diagram of the European alliances in 1907, and the picture has changed utterly. You see a bipolar Europe organized around two alliance systems”
Well how did this all happen? Listen to this episode to find out.
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Today, we kickoff our series on the causes of WWI. We focus on how the rise of the German Empire reshuffled the balance of power in Europe. In addition, we discuss the alliance system Otto von Bismarck created to isolate Germany’s bitter rival France. The question is, did his foreign policy blow up in Germany’s face?
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Overextending Russia
On today’s episode, we discuss the potential US strategy to lure Russia into geopolitical and economic quagmires.
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United States Bombs Puerto Rico Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we cover the early conditions of colonization of Puerto Rico by the US, including economic disenfranchisement, usury, forced sterilization, police brutality, and massive surveillance to give the background historical context for the 6 crazy stories we presented on our last episode of United States Bombs Puerto Rico.
While this episode can certainly stand on its own, If you haven’t listened to the last episode, we highly encourage giving that a listen as well.
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United States Bombs Puerto Rico Pt. 2
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Russia, Ukraine & Nuclear War with Scott Horton
Scott Horton joins us to today to discuss Russia, Ukraine and the danger of Nuclear war.
Check out Hotter Than the Sun: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/hotter-than-the-sun/
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Russia, Ukraine & Nuclear War with Scott Horton
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United States Bombs Puerto Rico
On occasion, we come across a historical story that we’re shocked we didn’t know about. On today’s episode, we present to you 6 of them.
We cover the Puerto Rican Nationalist movement in the 1950s, and specifically a four day period of revolutions for Independance and assassination attempts that conclude with The US dropping bombs on Puerto Rican cities.
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United States Bombs Puerto Rico
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Today we talk about the impact of foreign governments on US policy and Think Tanks. Specifically, how the Taiwan lobby paved the way for Pelosi’s trip this summer. We also discuss the origins of the “One China Policy”.
Check out this article: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/08/04/how-the-taiwan-lobby-helped-pave-the-way-for-pelosis-trip/
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Right Wing Populism
José Niño comes on to discuss right wing populism is in America.
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Separatist Movements: Spain
On Today’s Episode we use the declining situation in Kosovo as a segway to talk about something most westerners don’t really know about: Separatist movements in Europe.
Specifically, we review some separatist movements in Spain, like the Catalonians, which to this day are vying for independence.
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Separatist Movements: Spain
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Is China about to invade Taiwan?
On today’s episode, we invited Joseph Solis-Mullen back on the show to comment on recent developments in China – Taiwan relations.
We discuss Speaker of the House Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan and the resulting Chinese live fire exercises, The potential for Chinese economic collapse, and a whole lot more.
Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist with expertise in China.
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Is China about to invade Taiwan?
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Heads up for the people who want us to stick to history – this one’s all rabbit holes.
On today’s episode, we review your reviews. Find out how we feel about reviews like:
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Breaking the US Political Duopoly with Matt Hoh
On today’s Episode, Matt Hoh joins us to tell the crazy story of how his North Carolina Senate run as the presumptive Green Party candidate was suppressed by the National Democratic Party.
Matt is a former Marine Corps Captain and worked in the State Department as part of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan. In 2009, Matt resigned in protest from his post over the American escalation of the war.
We chat about the Duopoly of the US government, how actions taken by the Democratic party to block his run could represent a dangerous precedent against any third parties running in the US, as well as a little bit of history.
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Breaking the US Political Duopoly with Matt Hoh
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The Spanish American War
On today’s episode, we continue our discussion of the Spanish American War. We discuss the onset of the war, Yellow Journalism and its impacts on the War, and the implications of the explosion of the USS Maine.
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#248
The Spanish American War
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On today’s episode, we talk a period in US history where there was a widespread effort to root out Soviet spies in the Government. We dive into Joe McCarthy’s history, how his particular brand of inquisition became synonymous with political “witch hunts”, and debate on the effectiveness and legitimacy of those efforts on US policy. Also, we talk a bit about how McCarthyism is potentially being applied today.
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The Global Financial Crisis
On today’s episode, we invited Joseph Solis-Mullen and Jose Nino to help us understand the potential for a coming global financial crisis, how it impacts approval ratings of world leaders, and what strategies countries around the world may be putting into place as a result.
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The Global Financial Crisis
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Origins of the Spanish – American War
On today’s episode we walk through the complex series of events of the early 1800’s which lead up to the Spanish – American War.
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Origins of the Spanish – American War
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Joe Biden & Saudi Arabia
On today’s episode we discuss current US relations with Saudi Arabia. We also talk about the Saudi war in Yemen.
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Joe Biden & Saudi Arabia
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On today’s episode, we discuss Turkey’s recent name change to Türkiye, why they changed it, and some interesting facts about country names, language quirks, and turkeys (the birds).
Also, we dive into Turkish plans to invade Syria… again.
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US Geopolitics in Ukraine & Taiwan
On today’s episode, Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the current geopolitical situation in Russia, Ukraine, China and Taiwan.
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US Geopolitics in Ukraine & Taiwan
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Peculiar Puerto Rican History
To commemorate Henry’s trip to Puerto Rico, we’ve decided to chat about the complicated, interesting and downright weird aspects of Puerto Rican history. We discuss cultural issues, conspiracy theories, its dark colonial past, and potential futures of the island of enchantment.
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Peculiar Puerto Rican History
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History of the Lend-Lease Act
On May 9th, 2022, Joe Biden signed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. On today’s episode, we discuss the history of the original Lend-Lease act from WWII, and how it impacted the war on the eastern front.
Also, we dive into the nitty gritty of an open bill in congress, which aims to provide Ukraine with $40b in aid.
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History of the Lend-Lease Act
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Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine
On today’s episode, we discuss the use of ballistic missiles in the ongoing war in Ukraine. We review the different types of missiles used, and discuss the different controversial events surrounding their use. Also, we chat about multiple rocket launchers (MRLs), the use of drones, and their impact on warfare.
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Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine
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Origins of the Ukraine Crises
On today’s episode, we discuss the origins of the 2014 Euromaidan in Ukraine. We also discuss the friction between Western and Eastern Ukraine.
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Origins of the Ukraine Crises
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
On today’s episode, we talk about the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and discuss how political pressure on both sides edged the world closer to nuclear war.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
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Geopolitics & the War in Ukraine with José Niño
On today’s episode, Jose Nino joins us to discuss the global politics surrounding the war in Ukraine.
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#236
Geopolitics & the War in Ukraine with José Niño
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Is Ukraine winning the war?
On today’s episode, Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us again to discuss whether Ukraine is winning the war. Also, whether the Russian Invasion was legal, If China could be a good broker for peace, and how the rest of the world is reacting to the month-long conflict
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Is Ukraine winning the war?
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Origins of Vladimir Putin
Today, we discuss how Vladimir Putin came to power in Russia.
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Origins of Vladimir Putin
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Rise of South Korea
Today, we discuss South Korean dictator, Syngman Rhee. This is part four on our series on the Korean War.
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Ukraine History (4000 BC – 1700s)
Today, we discuss how Ukrainian territory has shifted hands between various European powers. We also talk about if Ukraine qualifies as a nation.
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Ukraine History (4000 BC – 1700s)
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Impact of the Russia Ukraine War
Today, we discuss the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Impact of the Russia Ukraine War
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Why Russia Invaded Ukraine
Today, Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the lead up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We also discuss the future of Russian-Western relations.
Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist with an expertise in global affairs.
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#230
Why Russia Invaded Ukraine
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Today, we discuss the Russian recognition of the breakaway Ukrainian republics of Luhansk and Donetsk. We also discuss the possibility of a full scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Rise of North Korea
Today, we discuss the rise of the “Eternal Leader” of North Korea, Kim Il-sung.
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Japanese War Crimes in Korea
Today, we discuss the Japanese occupation of Korea.
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#227
Japanese War Crimes in Korea
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Will Russia Invade Ukraine?
Today we discuss the pressure Russia is putting on the “West” to achieve its geopolitical goals. We also measure the likely that a conflict between Russia and NATO will actually erupt.
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#226
Will Russia Invade Ukraine?
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Today we kick off a multi-part series on the Korean War. We provide a high level overview of Korean history over the past 3,000 years and identify conditions that led to a bloody civil war in the 20th century.
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On todays episode, we discuss the origins of violent riots in Kazakhstan and if it was a Colour revolution.
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China-Russia Cooperation
On todays episode, we discuss the relationship between China & Russia and if they are building an alliance to counter the West.
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#223
China-Russia Cooperation
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On todays episode, we discuss NATO’s intervention in the Kosovo War in 1999.
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Russia-Ukraine Crises
On today’s Episode, we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Also, we review the current situation unfolding in the Donbass region of Ukraine, and debate whether Russia intends to invade or annex the region.
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On todays episode, we discuss the origins of the Bosnian War.
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Rise & Fall of Yugoslavia
On todays episode, we give a high level overview of the rise and fall of Yugoslavia. We also talk about the current political crises in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This is the YouTube video Henry was talking about – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8EQllZFqLg&t=613s
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Rise & Fall of Yugoslavia
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What does Britney Spears and Belarus have in common?
Absolutely nothing, but we talk about both anyway.
On today’s episode we talk about the latest update on the #freebritney movement and the growing migrant crises on the Belarus–Poland border.
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On today’s episode, we discuss how inflation in Zimbabwe reached an annualized rate of 89.7 sextillion (or 89,700,000,000,000,000,000,000) percent.
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China recently completed a successful test of a hypersonic missile, and the media has been comparing its accomplishment to when the Soviet Union beat the US to space by launching Sputnik.
Today we breakdown what a hypersonic missile is, how it works, and whether it lives up to the hype. We also compare the current arms race for hypersonic missiles to the “missile gap” arms race during the cold war.
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Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us today to compare a potential war with China over Taiwan with the Falklands War.
Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist with expertise in China.
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On todays episode, we discuss the roots of the armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
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On todays episode, we discuss the early history of the Central Intelligence Agency.
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On todays episode, we discuss the origins of the Soviet Atomic program.
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On todays episode, we discuss the origins of the Cold War.
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Scott Horton joins us today to discuss the origins of the war on terror and his new book, “Enough Already”.
Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of Antiwar Radio on Pacifica, 90.7 FM KPFK in Los Angeles, California and podcasts the Scott Horton Show from ScottHorton.org. He’s the author of the 2021 book Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism, the 2017 book, Fool’s Errand:Time to End the War in Afghanistan and editor of the 2019 book The Great Ron Paul: The Scott Horton Show Interviews 2004–2019.
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Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us today to discuss if China has the ability to conquer the world.
Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist with expertise in China.
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On todays episode, we discuss the origins of ISIS-K.
Here’s a link to the report we were talking about: The Islamic State in ‘Khorasan’: How it began and where it stands now in Nangarhar
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Matthew Hoh joins us to explain why the U.S mission in Afghanistan failed.
Matthew is a former Marine Corps Captain and worked in the State Department as part of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan. In 2009, Matthew resigned in protest from his post over the American escalation of the war.
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On today’s episode, we discuss the origins of the Taliban and the fall of the Afghan government in Kabul.
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On today’s episode, we discuss how German central banks caused hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic between 1914–1923.
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On today’s episode, we discuss how the Woodrow Administration led America into WWI.
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On today’s episode, we discuss how Wikileaks has impacted world events.
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On today’s episode, we discuss the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan and the impending collapse of the Afghan Government. We also discuss the protests going on in Cuba, along with Ben & Jerry’s no longer selling ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories.
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On today’s episode, we discuss the U.S plan to conquer Canada.
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On today’s episode, we dive into the Pentagon’s unclassified report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena’s (aka UFOs).
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On today’s episode, we discuss the lies told by the government that pushed the U.S into the Vietnam War.
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On today’s episode, we discuss what would happen if China invaded Taiwan.
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On today’s episode, we discuss far right neo-Nazi groups in Ukraine.
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On todays episode we discuss how Hamas, the militant Palestinian nationalist and Islamist movement, was created.
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Israel/Palestine 101 – On todays episode we discuss early Zionism, Jewish immigration to Palestine, and the lead up to the 1948 Arab Israeli War.
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On Today’s episode, we discuss the controversial history of the first Slavic state, the Kievan Rus’.
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Vladimir Putin is building a clone army of “Ancient Scythian Warriors” to invade Ukraine! Well.. according to the internet he is…
In the Russian Republic of Tuva (Southern Siberia), archeologists found the DNA of a Scythian warrior frozen in permafrost. The Russian government hinted they would be interested in using that DNA in a “Dolly the Sheep” type cloning experiment.
The Scythians were a group of ancient tribes of nomadic warrior type people who were known for clashing with just about every major state in the known world between 900 BC to 200 BC.
On today’s episode we discuss, the history of the Scythians, ancient Russia, and the validity of this cloning story.
Article discuss: Russia Wants to Clone Ancient Scythian Warriors
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The “Nuclear Sponge” refers to the hundreds of nuclear missiles spread across Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming. These ICBMs, are not meant to be launched, but to “absorb” a nuclear attack and spare major population centers.
Today we discuss the logic of the “Nuclear Sponge” policy along with the history of nuclear weapons in the U.S.
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On today’s episode, we explain how the circumstances set by the end of Cold War led up to the current crises between Russia and Ukraine.
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“Government by Assassination” was a term used to describe the tumultuous political situation in Japan in the early 20th century. The rise of fanatic nationalism led to a huge of influx of political murders in Pre-WWII Japan. Perhaps the strangest thing about this period was that Japanese society would often venerate the patriotic intent of these assassins.
On todays’ episode we discuss the origins of hardcore nationalism in Japan, and what factors led to them showing such tolerance towards radical behavior.
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“Gunboat diplomacy” refers to the pursuit of foreign policy objectives through the threat of force. One of the most notorious case studies of “Gunboat diplomacy” is when Matthew C. Perry forced Japan to dismiss their 200 year policy of isolation and start trading with the U.S.
On todays’ episode we dive into early U.S. relations with Japan, and what led America to taking a more aggressive foreign policy approach.
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The standard narrative when it comes to Japanese nationalism is that they rapidly modernized out of fear of being colonized by the west. One issue with this narrative is that it assumes that nation states arise via diffusion, rather than through a countries own internal societal circumstances.
On today’s episode we dive into pre-modern Japan looking for traces of national unity. We discuss shoguns, great unifiers, and Japanese proto-nationalism.
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On today’s episode we discuss how the “way of the samurai” or bushido, fueled the creation of the imperial Japanese nation state.
Bushido is supposedly the value system that governed the behavior of Samurai in feudal Japan. It encouraged them to be loyal, courageous , polite, etc. What’s interesting is that the term “bushido” wasn’t really a thing prior to the 1800s. It was an invented concept used to inspire national identity. Come join us to learn more about how “thinkers” use symbols from the past as a tool to create nationalism.
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Episode #187
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Today we dive into Classical Japan’s transition from a strong central government to feudalism.
During the Heian period, Japan created a court system mimicking the Tang Dynasty of China. Due to high levels of corruption and crony land politics, the Japanese court system gradually deteriorated into a country ruled by powerful private land owners. Today we discuss how this transition applies to Japan’s national identity.
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Episode #186
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Today we kickoff our series on the creation of the Japanese nation state.
On this episode we discuss the first “peoples” of Japan such as the Jōmon and the Yayoi. In addition, we dive into the origins of the first Japanese kingdoms.
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Episode #185
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On today’s episode we discuss how the Chinese Communist Party seized state power during the first half the 20th century.
The CCP’s rise as the sole political structure in China was a long and brutal process. In fact, the Chinese Communist Movement was almost completely wiped out on multiple occasions. On this episode, we explore the friction between the CCP and the Chinese Nationalist Party, along with how the CCP survived near extinction.
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On today’s episode we discuss the first imperial dynasty of ancient China, the Qin Dynasty.
It was founded by Shi Huangdi who operated according to the precepts of Legalism, a political philosophy that called for a strong central government and authoritarian state control. We explore how Shi Huangdi, or Emperor Qin, used Machiavellian principles to consolidate power. We also ask the question – how does legalist philosophy inspire the actions of Xi Jinping.
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Episode #183
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Today we discuss the development of civilization in the Yellow River region of Northern China and the emergence of the Han Chinese.
China is a multi-ethnic nation with a population of 1.4 Billion people. The Han Chinese are over 90% of the population. Some anthropologist have described the Han as an amalgamation of many ancient ethnicities that share a cohesive culture.
On this episode we explore Ancient China and try to figure out how the Han assimilated so many other groups into their culture.
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Episode #182
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Today we discuss the history of the Uyghur people and the creepy Xinjiang re-education camps.
Most people think of China as an ethnically homogenous nation-state, however, they would be wrong. There are fifty-six official “nationalities” of China, some with culture values diametrically obsessed with the CCP. This has caused China to go through extreme measures to assimilate some of these groups. In fact, the US officially determined that China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghur Muslims who live in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
The Uyghurs are a Turkic speaking, predominantly Muslim ethnic group with a strong national identity, so it’s not surprising that China has labeled them a threat.
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Episode #181
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The Yemeni Civil War has led to the worst humanitarian crises in the world. According the the UN, 233,000 people have been killed and 7 million more are at risk of famine.
In addition, the conflict is incredibly difficult to wrap your head around due to Yemen’s complex history.
Today we break down the basics:
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Episode #180
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Alexander III is venerated as one of history’s greatest figures, forging an empire stretching over three continents in just 13 years. However, the man known as “Alexander the Great” showed many dark tendencies thought-out his life time. Some historians suggest that Alexander was a rage-filled, paranoid, alcoholic who potentially suffered from PTSD and possible brain damage.
On today’s show, we dive into the factors that could have contributed to Alexander’s bizarre and murderous behavior.
Book Discussed: The Madness of Alexander the Great: And the Myth of Military Genius by Richard A. Gabriel
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Episode #179
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In the 19th & 20th century, many German academics idolized Sparta’s rigorous martial education and state structures. In addition, Adolf Hitler once called Sparta “the purest racial State in history” (He would have loved the movie 300). Therefore, it should come at no surprise that Sparta was seen as an ancient prototype of the Nazi state.
On todays episode, we explore how the Third Reich built upon longstanding analogies between Germany and Ancient Sparta.
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Episode #178
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The Greco-Persian Wars refer to the series of conflicts between allied Greek City-States and the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC. In popular culture, it’s painted as the war to that saved “Western Civilization” from the decadence of the east.
Despite being outnumbered, the Greek Hoplites outperformed the Persians on the battlefield due to their discipline and superior fighting skills. The problem with this narrative, is that history is written by the victors. Most of the source material we use when studying this conflict comes from highly bias Greek historians. Today, we dive into the Greco-Persian Wars as told by Herodotus and attempt to filter out some of his exaggerations.
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Episode #177
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The Assyrian War Machine created the world’s first great empire, held together by brutality and terror. For example, they would implement horrific physical punishments such as skinning people alive, mutilating body parts and burning down entire cities. In addition, they would deport entire populations in order to destroy the national identity of their subjects. This has led many historians to liken them as the ancient version of Nazi Germany.
Today we discuss the rise of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, the evolution of Ancient armies and why their neighbors felts the need to wipe them off the face of the earth.
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Episode #176
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One of the luxuries of living in Ancient Egypt was that you were surrounded by massive deserts, protecting you from people who wanted to cut your head off.
Well, at some point between 1650 – 1550 BC (who knows really), the Kingdom is invaded by barbarian hill people. The occupation of their homeland led to a massive shift in mentality. The paranoia of being surrounded led to the rise of the “Warrior Pharaoh”.
In todays episode, we discuss the origins of Egyptian civilization, the rise of empire, the geopolitics of the Ancient Near East, and one of the greatest military commanders of all time – Thutmose III.
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Episode #175
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The cities of Ancient Sumer provide the world’s first examples of urban centers with significant populations. Food surpluses made it possible to free of people from their farms and create divisions of labor. This led to the creation of the “violence specialist”.
These violence specialist produced the most sophisticated armies of the Bronze Age.
Today we discuss the rise of civilization and the birth of the first professional armies.
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Episode #174
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How did the American Civil War impact global politics?
For one, the killing machines created under the pressures of the Civil War changed modern warfare. In addition, the Union blockade on southern cotton had Europeans scrambling for new suppliers.
Today we dive deeper into how the Civil War changed not only American society, but the rest of the world.
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Episode #173
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Danny Sjursen joins us today to discuss the history of the Irish Republican Army and how they compare to modern resistance movements.
Danny Sjursen is a retired US Army strategist and former history instructor at West Point. He served tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan. You can find his work at skepticalvet.com.
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Episode #172
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The term “military-industrial-complex” has become this catchall phrase to describe the shady relationship between, defense contractors, the Pentagon and politicians. Christian Sorensen joins us today to explain the anatomy of this triangle and reveals just how much profiteering takes place.
Christian Sorensen is a novelist, military analyst, and independent journalist mainly focused on war profiteering within the military-industrial complex. An Air Force veteran, he is the author of the recently published book, Understanding the War Industry. Christian is also a senior fellow at the Eisenhower Media Network (EMN), an organization of independent veteran military and national security experts.
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Episode #171
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Ethiopia is on the cusp of a devastating civil war. While the world has been obsessing over the U.S election, the Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed launched a military campaign against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, (TPLF), which is the group that controls the Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia.
A conflict in Ethiopia would be a complete nightmare. Ethiopia is the 12th largest country in the world with a population of 110 million people. The war could start a massive refuges crises and destabilize the Horn of Africa.
Today we discuss how Ethiopia’s political system of “Ethnic Federalism” created this ticking time bomb.
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Episode #170
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The 2020 election has turned into a full blown sh*t-show. Today we discuss the major themes of the election and speculate on the future of the country.
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Episode #169
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Foreign policy typically plays a meager role during presidential elections, however, last we checked the US has the most dominant military in world history — which it freely deploys across the globe. Today we dive deeper into Trump and Biden’s foreign policy record.
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Episode #168
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According to the FBI, the greatest terror threat we face is posed by lone actors radicalized online by left-wing and/or right-wing extremists. On the far-left you have groups such as Antifa, which is a decentralized network of militants that oppose what they believe are fascist. On the far-right you have a much broader bucket which lumps in white supremacists, anti-government extremists, and incels (yes incels are included as right wing for some reason). Today we discuss the threat level of these groups.
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Episode #166
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The “October Surprise” is a phrase within the American political lexicon, referring to some last-minute unlikely event that has the potential to change the course of a presidential election. Today we review “October Surprise” cases that never earned a place in mainstream American history. In 1968, the Nixon campaign allegedly sabotaged Lyndon B. Johnson’s diplomatic efforts to pull out of Vietnam. During the 1980 election, the Reagan campaign allegedly colluded with Iran to delay the release of US hostages in Iran in order to thwart Jimmy Carter. Both cases are egregious and today we discuss their validity.
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Episode #164
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Today we discuss the events and deceptions that led to one of the greatest foreign policy disasters in US history.
Episode #163
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A disturbing aspect of 911 is that warnings signs were dismissed. Today we discuss the intelligence that was ignored prior to the September 11 attacks.
This episode is a direct follow up to our previous episode “Rise of Al-Qaeda”.
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Episode #162
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It has been nineteen years since the Islamist terrorist syndicate, Al-Qaeda, flew planes into the WTC and Pentagon.
Today we provide a timeline starting with Al-Qaeda’s origins through covert funding in the Soviet-Afghan war, to their failed plot in 1993 to bomb the Twin Towers knocking them into each other.
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Episode #161
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The war in Syria remains the deadliest conflict in the 21st century. In addition, it’s incredibly difficult to understand due to widespread propaganda networks promulgated by both sides of the war.
Today we start with the basics – How was Syria created? Who are the Assads? What were the circumstances that turned Syria into a ticking time bomb?
Episode #160
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Alexander Lukashenko has been President of Belarus since 1994. This is the longest tenure as head of state in the former Soviet Union. Lukashenko consolidated his power through authoritarian means and a centralized economic system very similar to the former Soviet Union. Presidential elections were held in Belarus on Sunday, August 9th. SPOILER ALERT – Lukashenko won with over 80% of the vote. Now protesters are taking the street and calling the election illegitimate, however, Belarus and Russia are claiming that these protests are directed by foreign actors. On today’s episode we discuss the protests, the geopolitical implications and history of Belarus.
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Episode #158
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There have been a number of mysterious explosions in Iran. These incidents have been way too frequent to be considered random accidents. Therefore, they smell of active sabotage. In addition, it was revealed that Trump authorized the CIA to wage Cyberwar on Iran back 2018. So the questions is, are these events all related?
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Episode #153
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Did the Russians pay Afghan militants to kill American troops in Afghanistan? According to reports published by the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal they did…. well maybe the did. Today we discuss if we have reason to believe that there was a Russian bounty program targeting US troops.
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Episode #152
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Was slavery the primary cause for the Civil War? Was the war for states rights? How big of a role did tariffs play in Southern Succession movements?
Today we go over the causes that led to Southern Succession and why the Lincoln invaded the South.
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Episode #151
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America is burning and the country seems more divided than ever. Danny and Henry – despite having different world views – discuss, debate and find common ground on some sensitive issues.
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Episode #148
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The U.S and China seem to be embarking on some sort of neo-island hopping campaign in the South Pacific. They’re both scrambling around for land masses to situate missile systems. Also, from a birds-eye view, it looks like the U.S is diverting weapons from Saudi Arabia and sending them to the South China Sea. Today we give a quick Middle East Update talk about the possibility of war with China.
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Episode #144
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The Thirty Year’s War was one of most destructive conflicts in human history. The population of Germany fell from 21 million to 13 million between 1618 – 1648. It has been called “The Outstanding Example of Meaningless conflict”. Today we talk about the religious and political factors that led up to war in Central Europe – along with the overall global consequences.
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Episode #135
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Scott Horton comes on to discuss the Taliban, Nuclear War, the MIC and much more. As always, Scott provides a wealth of knowledge on a variety of subjects relating to history and US foreign policy.
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Episode #134
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Maj. Danny Sjursen (ret.) shares his experience as a young 1st Lieutenant in the Shia-majority East Baghdad in 2007 – a very dangerous time, with upwards of 100 U.S soldiers being killed each month. Danny reflects on the loss of soldiers under his command by a deadly improvised explosive device and the political conditions that led to it all.
Danny Sjursen is a retired US Army strategist and former history instructor at West Point. He served tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has written a memoir and critical analysis of the Iraq War, Ghostriders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.
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Episode #130
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Some people believe that WW3 looms over us like an ominous black cloud. If that’s true, we should at the very least have a basic understanding of how other world conflicts started. Today we talk about the twisted politics of Europe that led to one of the most horrific events human history.
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Episode #128
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Iran attacked Iraqi bases housing US forces with ballistic missiles. This was in retaliation for a US drone strike that killed a top Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani. Today we break down the timeline of how the US and Iran got to the brink of war – but we do it in reverse.
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Episode #127
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On New Year’s Eve, the US Embassy in Baghdad was set on fire by Iraqi protesters. This was in response to the US killing 25 members of Kata’ib Hezbollah, a Shia militia which is pro government. Today we break down what led to this and what actually happened.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – This was recorded before the US killed Suleimani in response to the riots. Regardless, this episode will give you more context on the political situation in Iraq and Iran.
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Episode #126
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Trump signed a $738 Billion defense bill that established “U.S Space Force”. Today we go over if Space Force is as cool as it sounds.. pew pew pew!
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Episode #125
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Zoltan Istvan is a global leader of the radical science movement, humanitarian activist, and former journalist for the National Geographic. He is now running for President of the United States as a Republican against Trump. Today we talk to Zoltan about his campaign.
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Episode #124
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So the war in Afghanistan has been going pretty well.. Right? The Washington Post recently revealed that senior U.S officials failed to tell the truth about the 18-year campaign, which basically confirms everything we already know. The war in Afghanistan has been a unmitigated disaster. Wow what a surprise. Also discussed – the Pensacola shooting and the U.S troop surge in Saudi Arabia.
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Episode #123
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Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law. Meanwhile, Mike Pompeo has declared them “legal” citing the need to advance peace. Today we discuss the history of settlements in Palestinian territory and why US presidents in the past have condemned them.
Episode #120
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There’s a huge lack of historical context when it comes to covering Ukraine. Today we cover the sad history of Ukraine under the Soviet Union, the 2014 Ukrainian revolution, and the origins of the annexation of Crimea by Russia. And oh yea.. we talk a little about the “Trump–Ukraine scandal”
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#118
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Pratik Chougule shares his journey of transformation from neoconservative to foreign policy realist. Pratik was the managing editor of The National Interest. He previously served as policy coordinator on the presidential campaigns of Mr. Donald Trump and Governor Mike Huckabee. From 2008-2009, Chougule was a Bush Administration appointee at the State Department in the Office of the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security.
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Episode #117
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Did Trump betray the Kurds? Turkey is moving forward with their plans to invade the Kurdish occupied zone in Syria and US is letting them. We debate if Trump is right to do so. Also, we recap the recent Houthi military victory in Saudi Arabia in more detail.
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#114
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Did the Houthis just win the war in Yemen? Well, they sure as hell just pulled off one of the most successful military operations in recent history. Last weekend, the Houthis crossed the Saudi border and killed/wounded 500 Saudi soldiers (or mercs) and captured another 2,000. Yes, 2,000.. Other topics include the fall of MBS and of course the anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
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Episode #113
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Neocons believe that the US should forcefully promote its values around the world. Today we take a look at some papers published in the late 90s and early 2000s that spell out their foreign policy goals. Spoiler Alert… they are weird…..
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#112
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Is the India/Pakistan dispute over Kashmir the most dangerous conflict in the world? Well, you can make a strong case for it since both nations are armed with nuclear warheads. Today we go over the history of the Indo-Pakistani conflict and what led to the tensions over Kashmir.
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Episode #110
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Pickup trucks aren’t just useful for moving, they’re GREAT for desert warfare. The Toyota Hilux is durable, cheap and very easy to mount a gun on. It’s no wonder they have been the preferred vehicle in conflicts ranging from the Chadian–Libyan conflict to the Syrian Civil War. Today we examine how militias are turning trucks into modern-day chariots and ask the question, how are extremist getting their hands on them?
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Episode #107
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During WW1, the British and French made a secret deal to split up the Ottoman Empire’s Middle Eastern territories. They did this by drawing a diagonal line on a map that ran from the Mediterranean Sea to the Mountains in Persia. This secret deal is called the Sykes-Picot Agreement. Today, we explore this history and geopolitical realities that led up to this deal.
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#106
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Norman Ohler joins to discuss the rampant drug use in Nazi Germany. NORMAN OHLER is an award-winning German novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. He spent five years researching Blitzed in numerous archives in Germany and the United States and spoke to eye-witnesses, military historians, and doctors. He is also the author of the novels Die Quotenmaschine (the world’s first hypertext novel), Mitte and Stadt des Goldes (translated into English as Ponte City). He was co-writer of the script for Wim Wenders’ film Palermo Shooting. Originally Published on 10/17/2018
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Danny Sjursen comes on to discuss the “Deal of the Century” and the ongoing struggle between Israelis and Palestinians that began in the mid-20th century.
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“Nuclear” is a pretty scary word and people are more interested than ever since The Chernobyl Podcast was released. The word conjures up images of mushroom clouds, 1950s PSAs and Terminator movies. However, there is a huge difference between nuclear energy (civilian) and nuclear weapons (military) programs. Today we go over the difference, along with how much weapons-relevant work can be done in a “civilian” program.
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#99.
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Scott Horton joins today’s show to discuss the JCPOA and the Iranian nuclear program. This week, Iran began enriching uranium to more than 3.67% purity. They surpassed the limits set by the Iran deal that the Trump administration pulled out of. A number of news outlets have said that Iran could be 6 months away from building a nuclear weapon. Does that sound familiar?
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Scott Horton is the author of Fool’s Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan, managing director of the Libertarian Institute at LibertarianInstitute.org, editorial director of Antiwar.com, and host of Antiwar Radio on Pacifica, 90.7 FM KPFK in Los Angeles and KUCR 88.3 in Riverside, California and podcasts the Scott Horton Show from this website. In 2007, Scott Horton won the Austin Chronicle‘s “Best of Austin” award for his Iraq war coverage on Antiwar Radio. He’s conducted more than 5,000 interviews since 2003.
Scotts Book: Fool’s Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan: https://www.amazon.com/Fools-Errand-T…
#98
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Did you know it would take at least five Sherman tanks to neutralize a German Panzer during WWII? That meant a lot of US tank operators died. Today we go over why the US adopted a strategy of tank rushing the Germans, the best WWII tanks and some of the weirder experimental weapons that were never used, such as the Bat Bomb.
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The Japanese Empire is back and getting ready to annex Manchukuo... Well not really. But they sure as hell are a bigger military powerful right now than most people think. On this episode we go over the current strength of the Japanese military.
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Millennium Challenge 2002 was a major war game conducted by the United States Armed Forces in mid-2002. It was a complete disaster. The U.S lost 20,000 soldiers and almost twenty ships in the Persian Gulf against Iran.
Today we go over what went wrong.
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#86
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Is China a competitor or an adversary? The Department of Defense just released their annual military power report on China. Today, we dissect their report, evaluate China’s military strength and go over their geopolitical aspirations.
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Daniel McAdams joins today’s show to discuss the “coup” against Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and the reality of the situation.
About Guest
Daniel McAdams is the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. He is also the co-host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report.
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Today’s topics include the sanctions on Iran, the future of global oil prices, the threat of military intervention and Mike Pompeo’s vision on foreign policy.The article mentioned in this podcast is below.
#80
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Henry dissects a policy paper written by former Obama & Trump diplomat, Brett McGurk. Brett McGurk was one of the diplomats that resigned after Trump announced his withdrawal from Syria. Check out the full article below.
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The Game of Thrones universe mirrors today’s modern political landscape. Today we compare each GOT characters to a specific World Leader. WARNING SPOILERS
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The Bradley Fighting Vehicle was one of the most controversial military projects in U.S military history due to its high cost and safety issues. A book titled, “The Pentagon Wars” by James G Burton, highlighted many of the problems with the Bradley and it was so eye-opening that HBO produced a movie adaption starring Kelsey Grammer. Today, we review the film and discuss the problems with the Bradley and the Military Industrial Complex. Also, in this show, we give an update on the Saudi nuclear deal and Tier 1 Group. Tier 1 Group apparently provided training to the Saudi hit squad that murdered Jamal Khashoggi.
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#73
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Senator Richard Black joins today’s episode to speak about his trip to Syria and meeting with Bashar al-Assad. Senator Black represents the 13th district of the Virginia State Senate. He served with the U.S Marine corps in Vietnam, from 1963 to 1970 where he was awarded a purple heart. Senator Black then served as a JAG officer from 1976 to 1994. He has met with Bashar al-Assad twice and is a critique of U.S foreign policy in the Middle East.
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#71
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Today we are giving a crash course on the current crises in Yemen. There have been battles in Congress to challenge the US war in Yemen under the War Powers Act over the past months. This is now coming to a key moment. Saudi Arabia attacked Yemen in 2015, seeking to reinstall exiled President Hadi and remove the Shi’ite Houthi movement. The US backed the Saudi invasion and has participated in logistical support.
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#67
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We discuss the possible consequence of pulling out of Afghanistan. Also discussed, Syria and the Anti Assad movement, identity politics in the Greater Middle East, and Kashmir conflict.
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#65
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North Korea is more dangerous than you think. They have much more than just nukes to use as a deterrence. Today we talk about the North Korean artillery lined up on the DMZ and how they use migration as a weapon. We also review the Hanoi Summit and the future of Asian geopolitics. #63
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CALLING ALL PATRIOTS - I repeat Saudi Arabia is going NUCLEAR!
Saudi Arabia wants a nuclear program and the White House is ready to help them achieve that goal. A report from the staff of the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform shows evidence that members of the Trump transition team tried to push through a plan to sell nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia. The plan would have led to the construction of 40 nuclear power plants and facilities to enrich uranium fuel. The technology, while focused on civil nuclear power, could give the Saudis resources that could be used to build nuclear weapons. The plan would also have pumped billions into a number of US companies involved in the nuclear industry. Labeled the “Middle East Marshall Plan,” which was spearheaded by IP3 International, a private company led by a retired admiral and whose board includes a bunch of retired generals and politicians. Flynn signed on as an advisor to IP3 International just before joining the Trump transition team. The Saudi nuclear sales push is the entire focus of IP3 International. Is the Saudi Arabis nuclear program a good idea? Are nuclear power plants in the Middle East a good idea at all? -
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Muhammad Sahimi comes on the show to explain the different movements and opposition in Iran. The opposition movement in Iran is kind of a mixed bag. Some like, the Iranian Green Movement, are natural reformers who are trying to facilitate real change in Iran. The other side of the opposition in Iran is groups like the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK). The Iranian Green Movement, also known as the Persian Awakening or Persian Spring by the western media, refers to a political movement that arose after the 2009 Iranian presidential election, in which protesters demanded the removal of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from office. Muhammad Sahimi explains that groups like the Iranian Green Movement are trying to make real progress. However, as much as these groups are a force for change, no one in the Iranian Green Movement is going to cozy up with the U.S in order to facilitate regime change.
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Dr. Robert Zubrin tells how we can colonize Mars. Dr. Robert Zubrin is the founder and president of the Mars Society. The Mars Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. Today we talk to Dr. Robert Zubrin about the benefits of going to Mars, along with how life would be on the Red Planet.
Dr. Robert Zubrin is an aerospace engineer and author, best known for his advocacy of human exploration of Mars.
Check Out Dr. Robert Zubrin’s book: The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must
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#58
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Roy Casagranda gives us an overview of US foreign policy in the Middle East from 1953 to 2003.. We start off by talking about the 1953 Iranian coup d’état and then move into the Iranian Revolution. We go into the rise of Saddam Hussien and the Iran–Iraq War. After that, we start talking about the events that led into the Desert Storm and finish off the conversation talking about the Iraq War.
Roy Casagranda is a political scientist, professor of government and resident Middle East expert at Austin Community College (ACC). His research lies with the intersection of politics, history, economics, psychology, and philosophy. He has been doing local new interviews since 2008 on conflicts in the Persian Gulf.
Roy is the faculty advisor for the Austin School, a student club that hosts lecture series. ( Highly Recommended)
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China has been expanding its naval power and prioritizing its Aircraft carrier program. We figured we break down the history of Supercarriers and why the U.S dominates the sea. On today’s episode, we break down the strategic advantage of having a large Aircraft carrier fleet and what the geopolitical implications are. Yes, it is another military tech episode. # 51
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Ted Snider jumps into the details of Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship with Arnon Milchan, the Israeli billionaire businessman and film producer. He also lived a double life as an Israeli spy. He has been called the Israeli James Bond by Haaretz.
Article Discussed: Netanyahu’s latest corruption case could expose long-hidden secrets about Israel’s nuclear weapons program.
About Guest: Ted Snider writes on analyzing patterns in U.S foreign policy and history. He is a regular writer for Antiwar.com and Consortiumnews.com
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#50
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We talk about our experiences traveling through Europe and what we found interesting about these very strange peoples.
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Dr. Gregory Gause joins us to discuss the rise of Mohammad Bin Salman and the future of Saudia Arabia. Mohammad Bin Salaman (MBS) is the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. He is currently serving as the country’s deputy prime minister, chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs and chairman of the Council of Political and Security Affairs. He is also the minister of defense – the world’s youngest at the time of his appointment. He is seen as the power behind the throne of his father, King Salman. He has led several reforms, which include regulations restricting the powers of the religious police, and lifted the ban on female drivers. His Vision 2030 program aims to diversify the Saudi economy through investment in non-oil sectors including technology and tourism. Despite making progress on domestic reforms, commentators and human rights groups have been vocally critical of his behavior. He is the primary architect of the war in Yemen which has claimed thousands of civilian lives due to indiscriminate bombing campaigns. War-induced famine and the Saudi led blockade has led to Yemen being on brink of starvation. In addition to all this, MBS has allegedly assassinated Washingon Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi bringing him closer to the status of global pariah.With all this negative press what does the future hold for this young crown prince? How did he even consolidate all this power?
Dr.Gregory Gause is the head of Department of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M. Dr. Gause has focused his research on the international politics of the Middle East, with a particular interest in the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf. He has published three books, the most recent of which is The International Relations of the Persian Gulf (Cambridge University Press, 2010). His articles have appeared in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Security Studies, Middle East Journal, and The National Interest, as well as in other journals and edited volumes.
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Roy Casagranda comes on the show to discuss the development of the modern borders in the Middle East in the early 20th century. Roy is one of the most entertaining and fun lecturers you will listen to, so give the episode listen and increase your knowledge stats.
Roy Casagranda is a political scientist, professor of government and resident Middle East expert at Austin Community College (ACC). His research lies with the intersection of politics, history, economics, psychology, and philosophy. He has been doing local new interviews since 2008 on conflicts in the Persian Gulf.
Roy is the faculty advisor for the Austin School, a student club that hosts lecture series. ( Highly Recommended)
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A lot of the preconceived notions on stealth technology are not actually true. Today we explain what stealth technology actually is.
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Wonder why women were allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia? Because it was getting expensive for familes to hire drivers for them. This is a crashcourse on the history and modern politics of Saudia Arabia. We discuss the founding of the modern Saudi state, economic challenges, womens rights, and their disataser in Yemen.
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Major Danny Sjursen comes on the show to talk about errors in U.S foreign policy in the Greater Middle East. Major Danny Sjursen is a US Army strategist and former history instructor at West Point. He served tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan. He writes regularly for tomdispatch.com and he’s the author of Ghostriders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.
Follow him on Twitter @SkepticalVet.
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Danny’s Memoirs: Ghostriders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.
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#32
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Come and sit Uncle Kalashnikova's lap and learn the fascinating history of the worlds most famous rifle. Even after seven decades, the AK-47 and remains the most popular and widely used assault rifles in the world because of their reliability and low production cost. They are available in pretty much every geographic region. They are so easy to handle that even a child can use it if they can handle the recoil.
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#30
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WARNING - THIS PLANE WILL RIP YOUR HEAD OFF. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the most expensive military project in the history of the United States. However, the error-ridden Fifth-generation fighter has been the subject of much debate. Despite reports of planes falling from they sky and helmets ripping pilots heads off, the F-35 still seems to be in demand.
Today we discuss the pro’s and con’s of the F-35 and take a look at how Lockheed Martin created a military project that is “too big to fail”.
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#27
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Iran-Contra was more than just a political scandal—it linked CIA-backed drug trafficking, secret arms deals to Iran, and a bloody civil war in Nicaragua. We break down how the Reagan administration funneled weapons to Tehran and used the profits to fund brutal contras, all while crack cocaine tore through U.S. cities. Journalist Gary Webb exposed the CIA’s ties to Freeway Ricky Ross, only to be destroyed by the media—until it all turned out to be true. How did America’s Cold War paranoia create a perfect storm of corruption, chaos, and cover-ups?
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