Podcasts about Afghanistan

When the Taliban captured Herat City in August 2021, Tooba Sarwari had just one thing on her mind: cricket. Would she ever be able to play her beloved sport again? And more pressing, would the Taliban find the evidence of her and her team mates’ sporting achievements? If they did, it would surely spell the end for them and their families. This is the story of how Tooba, and the other members of the Afghan Women’s Cricket Team, risked everything to flee Afghanistan and start a new life in Australia - with the help of some cricketing friends. And how once they were there, they began to rebuilt the team… The Girlfriends: Spotlight is produced by Novel for iHeartPodcasts. For more from Novel visit novel.audioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2. The Loss of Sacrifice and the Shadow of the Pacific War The debaters contrast the modern era with the Pacific War (1941-1945), noting that Pearl Harbor provided an immediate, unifying rationale for total war. During that time, there was no doubt regarding the mission to defeat Japan and Germany, and the nation embraced a spirit of sacrifice. Germanicus points to the film *They Were Expendable* as an artifact of a time when martyrdom bound the people together in a shared national identity. Today, however, he argues that the sacred narrative has been "hollowed out" and corrupted by leaders who use it for manipulation. Modern Americans, described as increasingly narcissistic, have lost the memory of what it means to be part of something larger than themselves. Furthermore, the U.S. has transitioned into a society that prefers striking from afar via technology rather than engaging in "boots on the ground" combat. This leads to a dangerous disconnect: while the leadership feels "in command pushing buttons," they are oblivious to the fact that they may be losing the war, repeating the failures of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Without a clear U.S. war aim, the military appears to be merely executing an Israeli mission to degrade Iran, leaving the American public without a sense of purpose or a defined end to the hostilities. (3)1944 OKINAWA

As Iran's retaliation hit American allies throughout the Middle East this week, David Remnick was joined by two New Yorker writers with decades of experience reporting from the region. Robin Wright has reported from Iran extensively, and she met with Ali Khamenei before he became the Supreme Leader of Iran; Dexter Filkins covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he has been reporting on the Pentagon and military readiness. Filkins and Wright discuss the possibilities for future leadership in Iran; the Administration's chaotic statements in regard to its goals and time frame; and the economic impact of the war, which is already being felt around the globe. The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Independent Americans host and Iraq War veteran Paul Rieckhoff takes you behind the scenes of his fiery CNN Newsroom clash with former Congressman and fellow Iraq vet Peter Meijer over President Trump's escalating Iran strategy and the deadly strike on an Iranian school that killed scores of children and teachers. In this raw, real-time debrief, Rieckhoff explains why Trump's rush to blame Iran despite independent analysis suggesting U.S. responsibility shreds American credibility, feels like “deja vu all over again” for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, and risks dragging America into another open-ended Middle East war most Americans do not want.​ He breaks down Trump's “all gas, no brakes” approach—from regime-change talk and operations in at least eight countries in a year without real debate or authorization, to juvenile White House war memes that trivialize the very real costs for U.S. troops and civilians across the region—while slamming both parties in Congress, including Democrats like Senator Richard Blumenthal, for failing to enforce the War Powers Act or put real guardrails on the commander in chief. Drawing sharp lessons from Iraq's 20-year quagmire, Rieckhoff warns Iran could be even more dangerous and costly if we don't learn from history—and makes the case that Americans must demand transparency, real debate and actual votes before war, now more than ever. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump's approach to global threats is in the spotlight. From Iran to Cuba to Latin American cartels, Trump and allies like Marco Rubio and Ken Paxton reportedly coordinated with regional leaders to dismantle criminal networks and eliminate hostile leadership. Today's episode unpacks the strategy, potential risks, and historic implications of these actions for U.S. foreign policy and national security. Episode Summary The focus of today's discussion is Trump's multi-pronged strategy against international threats, including the Iranian regime, Cuban instability, and Latin American cartels. Analysts claim Trump coordinated with allies and local governments to neutralize dangerous actors and assert U.S. dominance in critical regions. Key highlights include: Trump's leadership style described as combining Reagan-era decisiveness with bold, contemporary military strategy. Iran's leadership targeted to prevent future threats, drawing parallels to prior U.S. operations in Afghanistan. Coordination with Latin American countries to dismantle cartel networks and secure borders. The use of precise military force, including targeted strikes, as a tool to stabilize regions and protect U.S. interests. Concerns about potential disasters, such as nuclear or dirty bomb attacks, and strategies to mitigate these risks. Assertions that Democrats may have been allied with hostile foreign actors, emphasizing the urgency of decisive action. The episode emphasizes the historic nature of these actions, framing them as a new chapter in American foreign policy where leadership, timing, and bold decisions shape global outcomes. Key Takeaways Trump and allies engaged with multiple Latin American nations to combat cartels and organized crime. Iran's leadership was targeted to neutralize imminent threats and prevent Democratic influence on hostile actors. U.S. military precision and coordination with international partners were central to the strategy. Cuban political change is anticipated as part of broader regional restructuring. Analysts highlight the unprecedented nature of U.S. actions in this era of history. The episode raises questions about the intersection of domestic politics and foreign policy in safeguarding national security. Host: Tara Show: AmperWave Daily Topic Tags: Donald Trump, Iran, Cuba, Latin America, Cartels, Marco Rubio, Ken Paxton, U.S. Military, Foreign Policy, National Security, Targeted Strikes, Strategic Leadership, Democrats, International Affairs

This episode of Transition Drill Podcast explores the long road from uncertainty to elite service for veterans and first responders navigating identity, leadership, and life after high-stakes careers.Retired Navy SEAL Chief David Swarts shares the realities of becoming a SEAL, the cost of leadership during wartime deployments, and what it takes to rebuild purpose after the job changes you.David Swarts grew up outside Cleveland, Ohio, in a working class household shaped by divorce, independence, and a lot of self-direction. College wasn't on his radar. Cars, restaurant work, and construction jobs were. But the environment around him began pulling people toward drugs and trouble, and he knew he needed a way out.That decision led him into the Navy in 1999, where he initially served as an aircraft mechanic attached to a carrier air wing. While working in naval aviation and deploying at sea, the desire to become a SEAL never left him. After completing his initial service commitment, he earned the opportunity to attend BUD/S and entered training during the height of the post-9/11 operational tempo.Swarts describes the intensity of that pipeline, including surviving Hell Week, setbacks in second phase, and the long road through advanced training. After graduating and completing the Special Forces (18 Delta) medic course, he reported to SEAL Team 10 during the most active years of the war in Iraq. He also served with Teams 2 and 5.From combat deployments in places like Fallujah and Afghanistan, to leadership roles within platoons, and an assignment to TRADET, Swarts experienced the relentless cycle of training, deployment, and responsibility that defines life in the teams. He reflects on mentorship, the culture of young SEAL platoons, and how leadership evolves from being one of the guys to becoming responsible for the team.The conversation also explores moments that reshaped his perspective. Becoming a father while deploying. Navigating the pressure of leadership as an LPO. And dealing with accusations of war crimes, twice, and investigations that followed combat operations overseas.Through it all, Swarts offers a candid look at growth inside the SEAL teams, the mistakes that shape him, as well as leaders, and the realities that come with dedicating your life to service.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Blue Line RoastingGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://bluelineroasting.comPromocode: Transition10Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur l'échange de prisonniers ukrainiens et russes, la fin des visas étudiants pour certains pays au Royaume-Uni et la nomination d'un nouveau Guide suprême en Iran. RDC : quels défis attendent James Swan, le nouveau chef de la Monusco ?   L'ONU a nommé l'Américain James Swan à la tête de la mission de maintien de la paix en RDC. Il succède à la Guinéenne Bintou Keita dans un contexte sécuritaire très tendu dans l'est du pays, marqué par la reprise des combats avec l'AFC/M23. Pourquoi avoir choisi un Américain pour diriger la Monusco ? Cette décision a-t-elle été influencée par Washington ? Au regard de son expérience et de son parcours de diplomate, James Swan peut-il vraiment faire respecter le cessez-le-feu dans l'est du pays et relancer l'action de la Monusco ? Avec Patient Ligodi, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.      Ukraine-Russie : comment expliquer la vague de libération des prisonniers de guerre ?   Au total, 1 000 prisonniers ont été libérés. L'Ukraine et la Russie ont échangé, chacune, 500 prisonniers de guerre grâce à la médiation des États-Unis et des Émirats Arabes Unis. Cet accord constitue l'un des rares gestes concrets entre Moscou et Kiev. Pourquoi cet accord intervient-il maintenant ? Que sait-on du profil des prisonniers libérés ? Comment les États-Unis et les Émirats Arabes Unis ont-ils permis ces échanges ? Avec Kseniya Zhornokley, journaliste spécialisée pour la rédaction ukrainienne de RFI.        Royaume-Uni : pourquoi Londres ferme ses portes aux étudiants de certains pays ?   La décision a été annoncée par la ministre de l'Intérieur Shabana Mahmood. À partir du 26 mars, les ressortissants afghans, camerounais, birmans et soudanais ne pourront plus obtenir de visa étudiant pour étudier en Grande-Bretagne. Le gouvernement travailliste de Keir Starmer durcit donc encore un peu plus sa politique migratoire. Pourquoi cette mesure est-elle adoptée maintenant ? Pourquoi les étudiants de ces quatre pays sont-ils visés en particulier ? Avec Sidonie Gaucher, correspondante à Londres de RFI.       Iran : le fils succède à son père, comment expliquer ce choix ?   Son nom circulait de longue date pour prendre le relais d'Ali Khamenei, mort sous les bombes américano-israéliennes au premier jour de la guerre. Mojtaba Khamenei a été choisi dimanche par l'Assemblée des experts, collège de 88 membres appartenant au clergé chiite, pour succéder à son père comme guide suprême. Comment expliquer ce choix ? Le fils bénéfice-t-il du soutien de tout le régime iranien ?  Avec Clément Therme, chercheur, professeur à l'Université Paul-Valery de Montpellier. Auteur de l'ouvrage « Téhéran/Washington, 1979 – 2025 : Le grand satan à l'épreuve de la révolution islamique » (éditions Hémisphères).   

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Scott interviews author and scholar Robert Pape about the insights he's gained from his decades of extensive research into the strategic effectiveness of air power in war. Pape argues that, while modern precision bombs are remarkable at carrying out their tactical functions, they alone are not enough to win wars. And further, the obsession with tactical bombing campaigns can distract decisionmakers from the political dynamics that primarily determine how wars end. Discussed on the show: Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War by Robert A. Pape The Escalation Trap Robert A. Pape is Professor of Political Science and Director of the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats and the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. Follow him on Twitter @ProfessorPape Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Audio. Scott interviews author and scholar Robert Pape about the insights he's gained from his decades of extensive research into the strategic effectiveness of air power in war. Pape argues that, while modern precision bombs are remarkable at carrying out their tactical functions, they alone are not enough to win wars. And further, the obsession with tactical bombing campaigns can distract decision-makers from the political dynamics that primarily determine how wars end. Discussed on the show: Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War by Robert A. Pape The Escalation Trap Robert A. Pape is Professor of Political Science and Director of the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats and the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. Follow him on Twitter @ProfessorPape Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow

Send a textWelcome everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with Professor and El Paso County Sheriff's Department Investigator Jennifer Bucholtz. Jennifer Bucholtz is a former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Agent, and a decorated veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Northern Arizona University, a master's degree in criminal justice from the City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and a master's degree in forensic science from National University. Ms. Bucholtz has an extensive background in U.S. military and Department of Defense counterintelligence operations. Ms. Bucholtz is currently an adjunct faculty member at AMU and teaches courses in criminal justice and forensic sciences. Additionally, she is a cold case investigator for her local sheriff's office, host of AMU's investigative podcast “Break The Case,” and founder of the 501(c)3 nonprofit, Break The Case. Please enjoy this eye-opening and fascinating interview with someone who has done so many incredible things and continues to serve her community.  In today's episode, we discuss:·      Meeting Lt. Joe Kenda. ·      Why is she so interested in cold cases?·      The Steven Avery case.·      The Rebecca Gould murder. Was her killer a serial killer? All the missteps of the original detectives and how she overcame those errors. ·      Why does she still communicate with her murderer?·      Her company, Break The Case.org.·      The Debbie Sue Williamson case.·      What is her criteria for taking a case?·      Forensic and investigative science has never been better. Why are clearances not keeping up with the science? ·      What's in the future of cold cases? DNA keeps getting better, and perhaps using AI as a tool, not a replacement for humans. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Visit Break the Case!Visit the Cops & Writers Website!Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!My first week as a rookie cop, I had to decide whether to pull the trigger on a man running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That was my introduction to policing in Milwaukee.From Wall Street Journal-featured author Patrick O'Donnell comes a memoir of rookie years on Milwaukee's streets.Support the show

Aan tafel deze week: CNN‑oorlogsverslaggever Clarissa Ward, oud-secretaris-generaal van de NAVO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, partijleider van het CDA Henri Bontenbal, minister van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, oud-Kamervoorzitter Khadija Arib. Presentatie: Maaike Schoon Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-8-mrt-26 CNN-journalist Clarissa Ward is één van de belangrijkste oorlogsverslaggevers ter wereld. Ze maakte reportages vanuit Oekraïne, Gaza, Afghanistan en Syrië en won vele prijzen voor haar werk, waaronder meerdere Emmy's. Op dit moment verblijft ze in de Koerdische stad Erbil, in het noorden van Irak. Ze doet ter plekke verslag van de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. Een week geleden vielen de VS en Israël Iran aan. Inmiddels is het conflict verder geëscaleerd en raken steeds meer landen betrokken bij de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. In de studio schuift Minister van Staat en oud-secretaris-generaal van de NAVO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer aan. Hoe kijkt hij naar de laatste ontwikkelingen? Hij stond aan de wieg van kabinet-Jetten. Nu leidt Henri Bontenbal als fractievoorzitter het CDA-smaldeel in de Tweede Kamer. De nieuwe coalitie kreeg al in de eerste week te maken met een oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. En met de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen voor de deur wacht ook meteen de eerste politieke graadmeter. De CDA-partijleider schuift aan in Buitenhof. En zondag is het Internationale Vrouwendag. Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, de kersverse minister van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening, won afgelopen vrijdag de Aletta Jacobsprijs. Zij wil zich veel harder inzetten om femicide te bestrijden. Dat juicht oud-Kamervoorzitter Khadija Arib toe. Bij de afgelopen verkiezingen zette zij femicide via een stembusakkoord goed op de agenda, maar ze heeft zorgen. Hoe komen er zo snel mogelijk concrete maatregelen?

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Aan tafel deze week: CNN‑oorlogsverslaggever Clarissa Ward, oud-secretaris-generaal van de NAVO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, partijleider van het CDA Henri Bontenbal, minister van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, oud-Kamervoorzitter Khadija Arib. Presentatie: Maaike Schoon Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-8-mrt-26 CNN-journalist Clarissa Ward is één van de belangrijkste oorlogsverslaggevers ter wereld. Ze maakte reportages vanuit Oekraïne, Gaza, Afghanistan en Syrië en won vele prijzen voor haar werk, waaronder meerdere Emmy's. Op dit moment verblijft ze in de Koerdische stad Erbil, in het noorden van Irak. Ze doet ter plekke verslag van de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. Een week geleden vielen de VS en Israël Iran aan. Inmiddels is het conflict verder geëscaleerd en raken steeds meer landen betrokken bij de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. In de studio schuift Minister van Staat en oud-secretaris-generaal van de NAVO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer aan. Hoe kijkt hij naar de laatste ontwikkelingen? Hij stond aan de wieg van kabinet-Jetten. Nu leidt Henri Bontenbal als fractievoorzitter het CDA-smaldeel in de Tweede Kamer. De nieuwe coalitie kreeg al in de eerste week te maken met een oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. En met de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen voor de deur wacht ook meteen de eerste politieke graadmeter. De CDA-partijleider schuift aan in Buitenhof. En zondag is het Internationale Vrouwendag. Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, de kersverse minister van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening, won afgelopen vrijdag de Aletta Jacobsprijs. Zij wil zich veel harder inzetten om femicide te bestrijden. Dat juicht oud-Kamervoorzitter Khadija Arib toe. Bij de afgelopen verkiezingen zette zij femicide via een stembusakkoord goed op de agenda, maar ze heeft zorgen. Hoe komen er zo snel mogelijk concrete maatregelen?

Scott interviews Matthew Hoh about an article he just wrote debunking the old lie, that is being pushed once again, that the Iranian government helped kill hundreds of American soldiers by supplying critical parts for armor-piercing roadside IEDs. He and Scott also discuss how insane Trump's decision to attack Iran is. Discussed on the show: “They Are Still Lying About Iraq” (Antiwar.com) The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq by Patrick Cockburn “Iraq War II, Part 10: Soda Straws and EFPs” (Substack) Matthew Hoh is associate director at the Eisenhower Media Network and formerly worked for the U.S. State Department. Hoh received the Ridenhour Prize Recipient for Truth Telling in 2010. Subscribe to his Substack and follow him on Twitter @MatthewPHoh Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After many days trying to connect, we reach a defiant resident of Tehran -- who says U.S. and Israeli bombs are the wrong way to topple the regime he opposes. We also connect with a longtime rights activist in Kabul who tells us that despite a horrifying new decree, there's not much else the Taliban can take away from women in Afghanistan.An Ontario library dealing with open drug use and near-daily overdoses tries a last-ditch effort to keep from closing its doors completely. At a funeral in Chicago, three former presidents pay tribute to the late civil rights pioneer Jesse Jackson. Researchers turn to the study of trees to discover one of the few mysteries left about what makes the world famous Stradivarius violins the best of the best. An opera singer in Florida shifts gears when the gigs dry up...using his prodigious pipes to sell used vehicles. As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that asks: Aria lookin' for some new wheels?

 Download Audio. Scott interviews Matthew Hoh about an article he just wrote debunking the old lie, that is being pushed once again, that the Iranian government helped kill hundreds of American soldiers by supplying critical parts for armor-piercing roadside IEDs. He and Scott also discuss how insane Trump's decision to attack Iran is. Discussed on the show: “They Are Still Lying About Iraq” (Antiwar.com) The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq by Patrick Cockburn “Iraq War II, Part 10: Soda Straws and EFPs” (Substack) Matthew Hoh is associate director at the Eisenhower Media Network and formerly worked for the U.S. State Department. Hoh received the Ridenhour Prize Recipient for Truth Telling in 2010. Subscribe to his Substack and follow him on Twitter @MatthewPHoh Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow

It's been a busy first year for the US Defense Secretary. From signal chat controversies to Operation Epic Fury, Pete Hegseth has been making headlines. Born in Minneapolis in 1980, Hegseth had what could be described as an ‘All-American' upbringing. A basketball player at school he continued playing during his University career at Princeton where he majored in Politics. He also enrolled in the ROTC (reserve officers' training corps) which turned out to be a career defining decision. After stints in Iraq and Afghanistan, Hegseth returned home and began his career on the political side lines - heading up two veterans charities. But his campaigning job dried up after a whistle blower report alleged he was drunk and abusive at work. Next he moved to Fox News where he caught the eye of President Trump, a notorious consumer of the right wing network. This was the beginning of Hegseth's meteoric rise to power.His confirmation for Defense Secretary hearing saw him answer questions about sexual assault allegations and claims he didn't have enough experience for the job. But Hegseth successfully defended himself and was soon installed at the Pentagon. Mark Coles explores how he got there. Production Team: Presenter: Mark Coles Producers: Annabel Deas and Katie Solleveld Production Coordinators: Maria Ogundele and Gemma Ashman Sound: Neil Churchill Editor: Justine LangArchive: BBC Fox US Army Christ Church

« Mon espoir est que les portes de l'éducation soient ouvertes aux filles, que chaque fille puisse étudier et choisir un bon et juste chemin pour sa vie. » Aïcha Sana s'adresse à nous depuis la ville de Laghman, à 150 km à l'est de Kaboul. Elle nous dit son espoir de reprendre le chemin de l'école. Depuis le retour des Talibans au pouvoir en 2021, l'éducation des filles au-delà du primaire est de nouveau interdite, et les écoles secondaires pour filles restent fermées. Selon l'Unicef, plus de 2.2 millions d'Afghanes sont exclues des salles de classe.   Mais comment la génération de Sana vit-elle cette privation d'accès à l'éducation ? Et quelle mémoire gardent de l'école les femmes de la génération de sa mère et de sa grand-mère ? À quand remonte la première scolarisation des filles en Afghanistan et comment s'est développée l'éducation pour toutes et tous sous la période communiste ? Autant de questions posées par ma jeune consœur Najeba Arian à celles et ceux qui ont accepté de nous livrer leur témoignage en langues farsi et pachto, pour nous raconter un siècle d'éducation dans leur pays. À l'école des femmes afghanes, c'est un nouvel épisode documentaire de La marche du monde. À découvrir également, le podcast « Africaines Queens », l'histoire des femmes africaines racontée par elles-mêmes.   À l'école des femmes afghanes Un siècle après l'ouverture des premières classes en Afghanistan, les filles rêvent toujours de pouvoir étudier. Et pourtant, la question de l'éducation des filles a été posée dès les années 20 par Sa majesté le roi Amir Amanullah Khan Gazi. Lorsqu'il accède au pouvoir, l'une de ses premières mesures est de créer les conditions nécessaires pour permettre aux filles d'étudier et de travailler. Trois femmes pionnières — Son Altesse Sarwar Sultan (mère d'Amanullah), son épouse la reine Soraya Tarzi, et Asma Rasmia (mère de la reine Soraya épouse de Mahmoud Tarzi, Premier ministre à l'époque d'Amanullah) — vont ouvrir pour la première fois en 1921 une école primaire pour filles, appelée « Maktab-e Mastourat » (École des jeunes filles). Par la suite, cette école primaire a été transformée en lycée, et une école d'infirmières a été ajoutée. Des membres de la famille royale y ont étudié. Cette école a ensuite été renommée « Lycée Malalai ». Cependant, cette initiative a suscité l'opposition de certains milieux conservateurs religieux. Des soulèvements, notamment dans les régions du Sud et de l'Est, ont éclaté sous la direction de God Mullah, le mollah boiteux. Des révoltes ont également eu lieu à Kaboul, qui finirent par aboutir à l'insurrection dite « saqawie ». L'un des principaux arguments avancés contre les réformes d'Amanullah était que le roi serait devenu « mécréant » et qu'il envoyait des jeunes filles afghanes à l'étranger. Pourtant, les familles des jeunes filles envoyées à l'étranger avaient elles-mêmes insisté et donné leur consentement pour partir étudier. Durant la période saqawie, le règne d'Habibullah Kalakani, non seulement les écoles de filles ont été fermées et les départs vers l'étranger interdits, mais des changements ont été également imposés à l'éducation des garçons. Dans une déclaration d'Habibullah Kalakani, la physique, la chimie, les mathématiques et même la géométrie sont qualifiées de matières « impies », et le programme scolaire des garçons a lui été aussi restreint. Si la période saqawie a été une période de réaction conservatrice, le règne d'Habibullah Kalakani a été très court, de janvier à octobre 1929. Et lorsque Sa Majesté Nader Shah lui a succédé, l'espace éducatif a été réouvert… Le début des années 30 est considéré comme le temps du renouveau en Afghanistan. Non seulement des écoles sont créées à Kaboul, mais au-delà dans les provinces… une période dorée pour l'éducation ! Dans la famille de Tahera Shams, née en 1937 à Kaboul et ancienne élève du Lycée historique Malalaï fondée en 1921 à l'initiative de la reine Soraya, l'éducation des filles était une priorité. « Ma mère disait toujours : Lisez, apprenez quelque chose. Moi je suis restée sans instruction, mais vous devez devenir instruites. » Pour Tahera Shams, grande figure de l'activisme communiste afghan, l'époque du roi Mohammad Zaher Shah, entre 1933 et 1973, n'est absolument pas comparable avec la période des Talibans. À cette époque, la plupart des familles faisaient des efforts pour que leurs enfants aillent à l'école et réussissent dans la vie. « Pendant le règne du roi, j'allais normalement à l'école et les femmes étaient libres. Bien sûr, dans les zones rurales il y avait des problèmes, mais à Kaboul la vie était normale, malgré des difficultés économiques. » Ayant démarré sa scolarité à l'âge de 15 ans, Tahera entre à l'Université de Kaboul en 1965. Elle a tout juste 28 ans. Elle veut étudier la médecine, mais sa famille ne le lui permet pas, sachant qu'une femme médecin peut être amenée à travailler la nuit. Finalement, Tahera étudie la littérature persane. « Nous manifestions depuis l'Université de Kaboul. À cette époque, les autorités n'emprisonnaient pas les filles comme aujourd'hui. Les Talibans emprisonnent, torturent et violent les femmes, mais cela n'existait pas à notre époque. » Depuis le retour des talibans en 2021, il est impossible pour les jeunes filles de poursuivre leurs études au-delà de l'école primaire. Une décision justifiée par une interprétation passéiste du Coran, afin de contrôler la vie des femmes et de les séquestrer au sein de leur maison. Mais l'histoire de l'Afghanistan est longue et dans la mémoire collective des Afghanes, dans les récits transmis de grand-mère en petite fille, et de mère en fille, la figure de la femme éduquée existe. Depuis la reine Soraya à l'initiative de la première école pour fille jusqu'aux femmes médecins, ingénieures, professeures ou artistes sous les communistes. « L'esprit général était qu'il n'y avait aucune différence entre les hommes et les femmes, et que les droits des femmes et des hommes étaient presque égaux. Les possibilités d'études étaient très étendues. Les élèves qui obtenaient de bonnes notes étaient envoyés à l'étranger dans le cadre du mouvement des pionniers, en particulier vers les pays de l'Union soviétique. À leur retour, ils étaient ensuite employés en Afghanistan. » Homira Sabawoon est née en 1971. Lorsque l'Union Soviétique envahit l'Afghanistan en Décembre 1979, elle est une petite fille de huit ans. Mais l'occupation n'est pas la guerre et elle garde un souvenir heureux de sa scolarité sous influence soviétique. 10 années pendant lesquelles la résistance intérieure et extérieure des moudjahidines s'organise. Homira Sabawoon a 19 ans lors de la prise de Kaboul le 1er Janvier 1990. Alors qu'elle se prépare à suivre des études dans le domaine des beaux-arts, de la littérature et de la musique, sa vie bascule. « Beaucoup d'histoires de moudjahidines hantent notre mémoire, la plus emblématique est celle de Nahid, la martyre. Lorsque les milices de Abdul Rashid Dostom, célèbre chef de guerre du nord de l'Afghanistan, sont arrivées dans le quartier de Makrorayan pour piller les maisons, ils ont tenté d'agresser sexuellement Nahid. Elle s'est alors jetée du cinquième étage de sa maison. » Loin de Kaboul, les femmes subissaient moins frontalement la violence des exactions menées par les moudjahidines et leurs milices dirigées par des chefs de guerre jusque-là unis contre les communistes au pouvoir et leur soutien soviétique. Des femmes qui ont été massivement scolarisées et émancipées depuis les années 50 comme le rappelle notre spécialiste de l'histoire culturelle afghane, l'écrivain Abdul Ghafoor Liwal.  « En 1971, les progrès ont été tels que, dans une province conservatrice comme Kandahar, des jeunes filles ont participé à des compétitions internationales de basketball et remportèrent même une coupe de victoire. En l'espace de trois décennies, il s'agissait d'un progrès considérable. » Ghafoor Liwal est devenu un très grand poète de langue pachto. Dans ses textes, il n'oublie pas d'évoquer la condition terrible de ses sœurs afghanes privées d'éducation par ce qu'elles sont des femmes. « Lorsque les talibans arrivent au pouvoir en 1996, la guerre sous sa forme précédente a cessé, mais pour notre plus grand malheur, les talibans se sont immédiatement attaqué à l'éducation moderne. Les écoles existaient, mais pour les filles, toutes les possibilités ont disparu. Même l'éducation primaire a été interdite aux filles ; Seuls les garçons allaient à l'école, portant le turban, dans un contexte très difficile après une longue guerre civile. »   Pendant cette première période talibane, la liste des interdictions faîtes aux femmes est infinie. Interdiction d'aller à l'école, interdiction de sortir sans être entièrement recouverte par le hijab et sans être accompagnée d'un homme de la famille, interdiction de travailler et de voter, sans compter les lapidations à mort en place publique pour celles qui selon les Talibans ne respecteraient pas la loi islamique de la Charia. Homira Sabawoon est alors une jeune citadine de Kaboul âgée de 25 ans, grandie dans une famille à l'état d'esprit ouvert et progressiste. Elevée dans l'idée qu'une femme ne peut être véritablement indépendante que si elle possède une autonomie économique, et qu'une femme économiquement autonome ne peut être victime de personne. Homira a toujours cru en la liberté des femmes, convaincue que si elles étudiaient, elles pourraient travailler à l'avenir. C'est ainsi qu'elle crée l'école secrète, d'abord chez elle à Kaboul puis doit s'éloigner de la capitale trop dangereuse pour Laghman où la solidarité des voisons lui a permis d'éviter d'être arrêtée par les talibans. « Je me suis heurtée au problème du manque de livres. Même si je faisais beaucoup d'efforts pour enseigner au tableau. J'avais aussi des élèves qui avaient déjà terminé l'école mais ne voulaient pas perdre la possibilité d'apprendre. Je donnais les cours deux fois par jour : le matin de 10 h à 12 h et le soir après le dîner. Comme toutes les étudiantes étaient soit de jeunes enfants soit des femmes, venir le soir ne leur posait pas de problème. » L'arrivée de la République a été comme « ouvrir la porte de la cage pour un oiseau » se souvient Homira : soudain, la liberté s'est offerte et les femmes ont beaucoup progressé. Un avantage de son enseignement clandestin pour sa propre famille a été que, lors de l'arrivée de la République, sa fille a passé l'examen et a été directement admise en quatrième année, car elle avait reçu un enseignement rigoureux et régulier avec sa mère. Pendant 20 ans, des efforts intenses ont été faits par la République afghane. Tout d'abord, des établissements scolaires ont été construits dans tout le pays, ce qui constitue un grand acquis. Des milliers d'écoles ont été ouvertes afin que des millions de filles et de garçons puissent aller à l'école et à l'université, afin de recevoir un enseignement de haut niveau. Un énorme capital humain pour l'Afghanistan, construit sur plusieurs décennies. Lorsque les Talibans prennent à nouveau le pouvoir, ils trouvent un pays avec un système éducatif fonctionnel et un capital humain. « Malheureusement, cette fois encore, ils ont privé les filles de l'éducation. Cependant, les filles peuvent recevoir l'enseignement primaire jusqu'à la sixième classe, mais au-delà, elles sont exclues. C'est sans aucun doute un recul très dangereux et une injustice majeure contre les filles afghanes. » Une injustice majeure contre les filles afghanes et contre l'Afghanistan tout entière. Quel est l'avenir d'une nation qui détruit ses propres femmes, ses propres mères ? L'écrivain, poète, chercheur et ancien ambassadeur d'Afghanistan en Iran, Abdul Ghafoor Liwal nous rappelle combien les arguments des talibans n'ont aucune validité religieuse ou culturelle. « Le premier argument prétend que l'éducation des filles est interdite par la religion. Cet argument est invalide, car des milliers de savants religieux l'ont rejeté et de grandes institutions religieuses n'ont pas accepté ce récit. L'Islam n'interdit pas l'éducation des filles. Le second argument est culturel : ils disent que la culture afghane ne permet pas l'éducation des filles. C'est faux. Dans la culture afghane, l'éducation des filles a toujours existée, avec des conditions de sécurité et de protection. » Les femmes afghanes sont tributaires des lois féminicides talibanes. Mais comment notre témoin artiste et chanteuse Homira Sabawoon réussit elle à faire face à tant de violence et de négation de sa propre personne ? Pendant combien d'années ses études ont-elles été interrompu et comment a-t-elle trouvé la force de les reprendre en 2015, après la première période talibane, pendant la République ? « Au début, la musique me paraissait un simple passe-temps, mais ces 26 années de pause ont changé mon point de vue. J'en suis venue à penser que la musique est une nécessité pour une société, elle est la nourriture de l'âme, un besoin social et le meilleur moyen de transmettre un message. » Le retour des talibans au pouvoir est très décourageant pour les femmes afghanes. Cependant, Homira n'a pas baissé la tête, en s'appuyant sur ses expériences de résistances passées, à l'époque des moudjahidines, des premiers talibans et maintenant de leur retour. « Les talibans ont fermé les portes des écoles aux femmes en Afghanistan, ils leur ont interdit de travailler… et bien si l'oxygène était sous le contrôle des talibans, les femmes n'auraient même plus le droit de respirer. Mais comme le dit le poète Ghani Khan « Même si je vais au paradis, la vérité est que mon chemin est différent de celui du mollah. » En Afghanistan, l'exclusion des femmes de l'espace publique prive d'éducation plus de deux millions de filles. Le régime taliban met ainsi en péril le destin de toute une nation mais les femmes afghanes résistent et s'organisent à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur, avec notamment l'école secrète. Comme nous l'a delà dit la jeune Sana, il s'agit d'envisager l'avenir et de garder espoir. « Mes chères sœurs, ne soyez jamais découragées. Dieu a apporté cette situation et Dieu l'améliorera. Nous ne devons pas perdre notre espoir, car perdre notre espoir, c'est perdre l'espoir de la société, puisque la société se construit grâce aux femmes ».

Dean is a former UK Special Boat Service (SBS) Operator, Double World Record holder, Humanitarian Evacuation Specialist, Author, TV host, and co-host of a Netflix Series. His career spans elite special operations, international crisis evacuations, leadership in high-performance environments, and keeping up with his wife Alana Stott MBE, a specialist in counter-human trafficking and humanitarian work.Dean's experience and very particular set of skills ( as we say) have placed him in some of the world's most volatile environments. When the October 7 attacks unfolded in Israel, he rapidly deployed to assist with civilian evacuations, coordinating safe routes, logistics, and international transport to move families and students out of the region. Drawing on previous evacuations in Libya and Afghanistan, his approach remained the same: stay calm, remain mission-focused, and solve the problem in front of you.Before this chapter, Dean served in the UK's elite Special Boat Service until a devastating injury ended his operational career. Rather than accept defeat, he redirected the same mindset forged in special operations into endurance sport — setting two world records in cycling while raising millions for mental health charitiesDean's journey has since expanded into media and leadership. He appeared as an instructor on SAS Australia, bringing a different leadership style to the show — calm, analytical, and focused on performance rather than shouty theatrics. He also co-hosts the Netflix series Toughest Forces on Earth, where he travels globally to train with elite military units and test the realities of special operations selection.A key part of Dean's success is the partnership with his wife Alana Stott MBE, who was awarded an MBE for her work protecting vulnerable women and children from human trafficking. Together they operate as a highly effective team — Alana managing complex logistics and humanitarian initiatives while Dean executes operations on the ground.Dean was formally appointed MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the King's Birthday Honours List 2024. for his services to Humanitarian work, Sport (his world-record endurance cycling expedition) and Mental health awareness and fundraising.Today Dean works in private investment with Silico Capital, applying the same high-performance team mindset developed in special operations to the world of business and leadership. He continues to work in crisis management, while speaking on leadership, resilience, and high-performance teams. He also collaborates with organisations such as Deep End Fitness, where the focus is on mental toughness, discipline, and the power of controlled stress to build stronger leaders.At its core, Dean's story reflects a principle familiar to anyone from the special operations community: helping others. Whether rescuing civilians from conflict zones, setting world records, leading teams, or mentoring others, the mindset remains the same — stay adaptable, stay disciplined, and always find a way to complete the mission.

As Iran's retaliation hit American allies throughout the Middle East this week, David Remnick was joined by two New Yorker writers with decades of experience reporting from the region. Robin Wright has reported from Iran extensively, and she met with Ali Khamenei before he became the Supreme Leader of Iran; Dexter Filkins covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he has been reporting on the Pentagon and military readiness. Filkins and Wright discuss the possibilities for future leadership in Iran; the Administration's chaotic statements in regard to its goals and time frame; and the economic impact of the war, which is already being felt around the globe.    Further reading: “What Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Meant to Iran, and What Comes Next,” by Robin Wright "How Marco Rubio Went from “Little Marco” to Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler,” by Dexter Filkins “The Forever War,” by Dexter Filkins   New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians.

A quiet little mistake at BYU sets off a surprisingly big reaction! When a drink at the Mormon-owned Brigham Young University turned out to contain green tea, it reopened the question of what the Mormon "Word of Wisdom" actually bans, and why a 19th-century health rule still causes confusion today. Frank and Dan unpack the green tea mix-up and the strange logic behind Mormon caffeine culture (because they most definitely do consume the stuff!!) Elsewhere in the episode: Congress launches a "Sharia Free America" caucus, anti-LGBTQ parents win a $1.5 million payout over school books, the Taliban burns musical instruments in Afghanistan, Kansas makes clergy mandatory reporters (with a major confession loophole), a Catholic bishop is accused of embezzling church funds for trips to a Tijuana brothel, and Tucker Carlson's new prayer-app sponsor sparks backlash from Christians.

In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller break down the Trump administration's military action against Iran and the political and religious rhetoric surrounding the conflict. They examine the contradictions in Republican messaging, with some officials describing the action as a war while others insist it is not. Brad and Dan also discuss the lack of a clear public justification similar to what preceded previous conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan, the internal divisions within the MAGA coalition over foreign intervention, and the growing criticism coming from prominent conservative voices. The conversation also explores how Christian nationalist rhetoric is being used to frame the conflict, with several political and religious leaders describing the situation in explicitly religious terms or invoking biblical responsibility toward Israel. Brad and Dan contrast these narratives with dissenting voices within conservative and Catholic circles who oppose military escalation. The episode also turns to the Texas primary results, including James Talarico winning the Democratic Senate nomination, record Democratic turnout, and the high profile Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Together, these developments highlight ongoing fractures within the Republican coalition and shifting political dynamics heading into the next election cycle. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don't have whatever they were giving JFK to power through the Cuban Missile Crisis, but we're keeping up here. This week's news: in the Iran War, the U.S. prepares to use Kurdish proxy forces against the Islamic Republic (1:26) while offering shifting timelines and contradictory explanations for the war (6:32), plus Iran searches for a new supreme leader (11:54); Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel after months of being bombarded, so Israel escalates its strikes across Lebanon (16:24); Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange airstrikes and artillery fire as fighting along their border displaces tens of thousands (19:26); Turkey considers reentering the F-35 program as part of new energy negotiations with the U.S. (22:56); Nepal holds a major election following last year's protests (26:40); fighting intensifies in Sudan's Kordofan and Blue Nile regions (28:05); M23 launches drone strikes deeper into the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the United States sanctions Rwandan military officials (31:56); a Russian LNG tanker is sunk in the Mediterranean amid suspicions of Ukrainian involvement (34:40); France proposes expanding its nuclear umbrella over Europe (38:01); the U.S. launches a new military operation targeting drug cartels in Ecuador (40:20); Congress strikes down legislation that would halt the Iran war (41:46); and the Trump administration moves ahead with new global tariffs while the courts order billions in refunds for the last batch that were struck down (44:41). Grab a copy of Danny and Michael Brenes' edited volume Cold War Liberalism: Power in a Time of Emergency. Use the discount code BESSNER26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So if you turn on Fox News or any of the other Neo Con run mainstream media you'll see the usual cavalcade of voices who led us into war in Iraq and Afghanistan for 20 years. Giving views a one sided view of what's actually happening in the war in Iran. For instance here's warmonger Condoleezza Rice explaining that Iran started this war, we're just finishing it. 

We don't have whatever they were giving JFK to power through the Cuban Missile Crisis, but we're keeping up here. This week's news: in the Iran War, the U.S. prepares to use Kurdish proxy forces against the Islamic Republic (1:26) while offering shifting timelines and contradictory explanations for the war (6:32), plus Iran searches for a new supreme leader (11:54); Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel after months of being bombarded, so Israel escalates its strikes across Lebanon (16:24); Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange airstrikes and artillery fire as fighting along their border displaces tens of thousands (19:26); Turkey considers reentering the F-35 program as part of new energy negotiations with the U.S. (22:56); Nepal holds a major election following last year's protests (26:40); fighting intensifies in Sudan's Kordofan and Blue Nile regions (28:05); M23 launches drone strikes deeper into the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the United States sanctions Rwandan military officials (31:56); a Russian LNG tanker is sunk in the Mediterranean amid suspicions of Ukrainian involvement (34:40); France proposes expanding its nuclear umbrella over Europe (38:01); the U.S. launches a new military operation targeting drug cartels in Ecuador (40:20); Congress strikes down legislation that would halt the Iran war (41:46); and the Trump administration moves ahead with new global tariffs while the courts order billions in refunds for the last batch that were struck down (44:41).Grab a copy of Danny and Michael Brenes' edited volume Cold War Liberalism: Power in a Time of Emergency. Use the discount code BESSNER26.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

War rarely begins with a single decision; it grows from motives, misreads, and momentum. We sit down with Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson to map how a promised era of “no new wars” gave way to a high-stakes confrontation with Iran that could redraw the strategic landscape. He unpacks an unsettling mix of incentives—profit for well-connected investors, donor appeasement, and domestic distraction—that, layered atop alliance politics with Israel, pushed Washington onto an escalation ladder with few exit ramps. We walk through the hard realities of deterrence, from Netanyahu's saber-rattling and nuclear ambiguity to the very real prospect of great-power entanglement. If a nuclear-armed state strikes a non-nuclear Iran, global norms shatter and condemnation surges, while Russia and China, already tightening ties to Tehran, weigh their leverage. Wilkerson explains why even “limited” nuclear use becomes a civilization-scale risk once the United States, Russia, and China—each with thousands of advanced warheads—are forced into a confrontational posture. That alone should demand humility and restraint. Beyond headlines about missiles and speeches, the logistics are grim. Iran's layered strategy of cheap drones and rockets is designed to drain expensive Patriot and naval interceptors, opening windows for heavier strikes. Maritime chokepoints—Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb—become economic pressure valves, where selective disruption could upend oil flows, food shipments, and global trade. Quiet diesel-electric submarines operating in the acoustically favorable North Arabian Sea complicate any escort mission and raise the chance of a sudden, costly loss. And talk of U.S. ground forces? A recipe for a grinding, urban-and-mountain war that repeats the most painful lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan. We close on the long tail: how mass casualties, perceived impunity, and widening fronts unify otherwise divided communities, supercharge extremist recruitment, and tempt desperate states toward nuclear proliferation. Power isn't just force; it's legitimacy, alliances, and foresight. If we want stability, we have to rebuild credibility with clear aims, disciplined strategy, and diplomacy that matches the stakes. If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest question about de-escalation—we'll tackle it in a future show.

Before boarding a flight in Korea, Eugene has some very exciting news to share with you. Baptisms in Afghanistan, doors opening in North Korea, and more.

durée : 00:23:57 - Cultures Monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - Cinq ans après le retour au pouvoir des talibans en Afghanistan, des milliers de décrets ont bouleversé la vie des Afghans, et surtout des Afghanes. Partout dans le pays, des femmes, mais aussi des hommes, tentent de préserver de très fragiles espaces de liberté au sein de la loi talibane. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Solène Chalvon-Fioriti Journaliste indépendante

Something interesting happened today.Joe Biden made a public appearance… and suddenly the internet decided the last four years never happened.Cable news panels and political influencers immediately started telling Americans how “presidential” Biden looked simply for walking into a room and shaking a few hands.But tonight on Throwback Thursday, we're bringing receipts.Because if Americans forget what actually happened during the Biden presidency… someone will try to convince them it never did.Tonight we revisit the Biden Years:• The censorship era and the Disinformation Governance Board• Corporate America's DEI obsession and cultural insanity• Inflation that hit the highest levels in 40 years• Gas prices that made commuting feel like a luxury purchase• The Afghanistan withdrawal disaster• The Ukraine war and global instability• The Chinese spy balloon crossing the United States• Record border crossings and overwhelmed cities• And of course… the presidential gaffes that the media pretended not to seeBecause memory matters.If a country forgets what just happened… it becomes very easy to repeat it.This episode of The Last Gay Conservative is a reminder of what America actually lived through — and why remembering it matters.00:00 Cold Open – Biden's “Presidential” Appearance02:30 Show Intro05:20 Segment 1 – Culture & Censorship07:10 The Disinformation Governance Board09:30 Big Tech and Government Censorship12:30 The DEI Corporate Era16:30 Pronouns and Cultural Enforcement20:45 Segment 2 – The Biden Economy22:00 Inflation Hits 40-Year High25:10 Grocery Prices and Shrinkflation27:30 Gas Prices Surge29:45 Housing Market Shock31:50 Recession Definition Controversy34:00 Segment 3 – Global Chaos35:20 Afghanistan Collapse38:30 Ukraine War Begins41:30 Chinese Spy Balloon Incident43:20 Border Crisis and Record Crossings47:10 Segment 4 – The “Presidential” Years48:10 Biden Gaffes and Media Double Standards50:30 Trump vs Biden Leadership Contrast53:00 Lockdowns and Pandemic Aftermath56:30 Reagan Reminder58:30 Episode Close#BidenYears#ThrowbackThursday#Politics#ConservativePodcast#LastGayConservative

durée : 00:37:15 - Questions du soir : le débat - par : Quentin Lafay, Stéphanie Villeneuve - Khawaja Asif, ministre de la Défense pakistanais a déclaré la “guerre ouverte” à l'Afghanistan le 26 février 2026, après une offensive afghane à la frontière. Le Pakistan reproche à son voisin d'abriter des groupes djihadistes dont le Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan qui entend renverser le Pakistan. - invités : Gilles Dorronsoro professeur de sciences politiques à l'université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne; Ariane Quentier journaliste et consultante. Elle a été porte-parole des Nations Unies en Afghanistan entre 2003 et 2010 et a travaillé pour l'Union européenne au Pakistan de 2010 à 2012

Manjari Jar-uhar | Advisor Security, Author, Former IPS OfficerMs. Manjari Jaruhar is one of the first five women police officers in India and the first from the state of Bihar. She has recently published her memoirs, 'Madam Sir'. It has been well received and has become a best seller. Ms. Manjari Jaruhar was a former Advisor to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), based in New Delhi. She was the Chief Coordinator with the Indian Music Industry (IMI) and is a Senior Advisor to 9.9 Media. Recently she became Advisor to the Committee on Private Security Industry at FICCI. Ms. Manjari Jaruhar retired as Special Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). She was selected for the Indian Police Service (IPS), the elite crime prevention and law enforcement cadre of the Indian Civil Service, in 1976 and has held positions in the State Governments of Bihar and Jharkhand, the National Police Academy (NPA), the CISF and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). She has led teams in a wide range of complex and challenging assignments that have prepared her for a career in the private and social sector. From fighting crime to administering a massive organisation, Ms. Jaruhar has shown exemplary leadership in a domain traditionally dominated by men. She is the recipient of the Government of India's Police Medal for Meritorious Service and the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. She was awarded the Director General's Commendation Disc for outstanding service twice in the CISF and once when she was with the CRPF.Specialties: Security and protection of large undertakings, recruitment and personnel management, management of training and all gender related issuesAfter the enactment of the law on Sexual Harassment at the Work Place she has been invited frequently to share her experiences by several organizations. She also addresses on gender sensitization, safety & security and legal awareness of women.She visited Afghanistan on the invitation of OXFAM and Research Institute of Women Peace and Security, to help them understand changes and improvements required for raising an effective women police force.

In Episode 466 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Joshua Landis, professor of Middle East Studies and director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, about the US-Israel war against Iran, what it reveals about American strategy in the region, and why the absence of a clear theory of victory raises the specter of yet another catastrophic regime-change war in the Middle East. Kofinas and Landis examine the competing narratives surrounding the conflict — from the argument that the Trump administration was dragged into war by Israel, to the theory that Washington concluded Iran would never voluntarily relinquish its nuclear program, to speculation that the campaign is part of a broader grand strategy aimed at neutralizing a Chinese forward base in the Middle East ahead of Trump's summit with Xi Jinping. They also discuss why Iran's regime is far more institutionalized and resilient than the Arab governments the United States has previously sought to topple, the historical lessons of America's last four regime-change wars — Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Libya — and why the pattern of civil war, refugee crises, and strategic blowback that followed each of those interventions is likely to repeat itself in a country of over 90 million people. The conversation closes with an examination of the broader regional realignment now underway, including the emerging Turkey-Saudi axis taking shape in response to Israeli dominance, the dangerous irony of simultaneously abandoning the Syrian Kurds while attempting to arm the Kurds of northern Iran, and the most plausible optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for how this conflict ultimately resolves. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Join our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 03/04/2026

Drawing on his long experience covering the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Dexter Filkins, New Yorker staff writer and author of The Forever War (Knopf Doubleday, 2008), talks about the United States' objectives in the war with Iran. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)

Scott interviews Andy Schoonover, the CEO of CrowdHealth, about the business he started to offer an alternative to our terrible government-warped healthcare market. Discussed on the show: CrowdHealth “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us” (Time Magazine) Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth.  Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Davis joined the show for a quick rundown on the war Trump just launched on Iran. He and Scott talk about what's happened so far and where things may go from here. Discussed on the show: Daniel Davis / Deep Dive Daniel Davis did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during his time in the army. He is a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and is the author of the reports “Dereliction of Duty II: Senior Military Leaders' Loss of Integrity Wounds Afghan War Effort” and “Go Big or Go Deep: An Analysis of Strategy Options on Afghanistan.” Find him on Twitter @DanielLDavis1and subscribe to his YouTube Channel.  Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Szytel recaps a volatile market day with a broad selloff: the Dow fell 784 points after being down over 1,100 intraday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined modestly, with tech relatively stronger on AI-related earnings. Despite headlines tied to Iran, he notes markets are only slightly down overall and still focused on positive economic fundamentals. He highlights supportive data: initial jobless claims met expectations at 213, import prices rose less than expected, and productivity surged to 2.8% versus 1.8% expected (with prior quarter revised higher), though labor costs also rose 2.8%. He discusses whether AI may be contributing to productivity gains but wants more quarters of evidence. Addressing questions about Iran and U.S. debt, he contrasts it with Afghanistan's 20-year, $2T ground war, emphasizes oil risk via the Strait of Hormuz, and says dollar impact depends on unknowns. 00:00 Market Volatility Recap 01:05 Staying Invested Amid Geopolitics 01:21 Economic Data Three Signals 01:54 AI And Productivity Debate 03:16 Client Question War And Debt 03:37 Afghanistan Comparison Costs 04:19 Oil Shock And Dollar Impact 05:17 Closing Thoughts And Thanks Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Over the weekend, U.S. and Israeli forces struck hundreds of sites across Iran and killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Large crowds of Iranians took to the streets, some to mourn, others to celebrate. The Islamic Republic has retaliated and launched strikes of its own across the Middle East.  Much about the joint U.S.-Israeli operation remains unclear—was it meant to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities after failed negotiations? Was it meant to force regime change? With no path to de-escalation in sight, Washington may end up in a larger conflagration than it bargained for. In this two-part episode, Executive Editor Justin Vogt spoke with two experts to help make sense of the situation.  First, Nate Swanson, the director of the Iran Strategy Project at the Atlantic Council and a former Iran policy adviser to the Trump and Biden administrations. He was director for Iran at the National Security Council between 2022 and 2025 and he served on the Trump administration's Iran negotiating team in the spring and summer of 2025. Vogt spoke with him on Wednesday, March 4 about the situation on the ground in Iran, Iran's strategy in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli attacks, and how Iran policy gets made in the Trump administration.  Then, Richard Haass, the president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. Toward the end of his long career in government, Haass served as the director of policy planning in the State Department during the George W. Bush administration, at a time when the United States was carrying out a war aimed at regime change in Afghanistan and planning another such war in Iraq. Vogt spoke with Haass on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 3, about the history of regime change operations and how the current war on Iran fits into it. Both Swanson and Haass make clear that this is a watershed moment for the United States, Iran, and the Middle East more broadly. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

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 Download Audio. Scott interviews Andy Schoonover, the CEO of CrowdHealth, about the business he started to offer an alternative to our terrible government-warped healthcare market. Discussed on the show: CrowdHealth “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us” (Time Magazine) Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth.  Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow

At least a dozen countries across the Middle East have been targeted by drones or missiles as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widens throughout the region. The U.S. and Israel are trying to wipe out Iran's missile capacity before running out of missile interceptors as some Gulf states run low. Matt Gutman reports. CBS News national security contributors and former counterterrorism officials Sam Vinograd and Joe Zacks join "CBS Mornings" to discuss potential Iranian threats to the U.S. and U.S. intelligence history of assessing them. In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" spoke to three immigrant entrepreneurs who shared their stories about how their families came to the U.S. and built their businesses. During a routine physical before his deployment to Afghanistan, doctors found a tumor in Michael Collins' leg. With advice from doctors, the then 26-year-old had his leg amputated to stop the cancer from spreading and save his life. In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Omar Villafranca shows how the Army veteran found new purpose in life. Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game. Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future. Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gregory Copley reports that gold and oil prices fluctuate as Pakistan strikes Taliban targets in Afghanistan and Israelexpands ground operations into Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's resurgent military infrastructure. 7.1896 PERSIA

3-3-20261600  WORLDElizabeth Peek reports that Iran attacks Qatar's gas fields, causing European prices to soar by 50% as the continent relies on US liquified natural gas amidst a cold winter. 1.Elizabeth Peek reports that Democrats break tradition by opposing the administration during wartime, citing potential anti-Israel sentiment and risks to the upcoming midterms as the conflict with Iran escalates. 2.Judy Dempsey reports that the UAE raises combat readiness after intercepts over Dubai, while Europe faces depleted energy stocks and a lack of strategic clarity from Washington regarding the conflict. 3.Judy Dempsey reports that recent polls show US voters oppose intervention in Iran, while rumors of internal administration friction suggest a lack of unified strategy for the expanding war. 4.Joseph Sternberg reports that Kevin Warsh aims to reduce the Federal Reserve's $2.9 trillion in bank reserves, sparking a debate over the central bank's size relative to the economy. 5.Joseph Sternberg reports that a shrinking working-age population forces Germany to focus on productivity and innovation, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz navigates welfare state sustainability and potential brain drain. 6.Gregory Copley reports that gold and oil prices fluctuate as Pakistan strikes Taliban targets in Afghanistan and Israelexpands ground operations into Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's resurgent military infrastructure. 7.Gregory Copley reports that Israeli missiles reportedly hit a meeting of Iran's Council of Experts, while the administration considers supporting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for a post-regime future. 8.Mary Kissel reports that Beijing watches US munitions depletion and asset movements, potentially using homeland distractions to prepare for future aggression against Taiwan or Philippine territory in Asia. 9.Mary Kissel reports that while Maduro is rendered, his lieutenants maintain control in Caracas, slow-walking transition efforts as Maria Corina Machado plans her return to lead the nation. 10.Jonathan Schanzer reports that IDF ground troops enter Lebanon to "clean house," targeting missile silos and leadership, while secret talks explore normalization between the two nations after Hezbollah's removal. 11.Jonathan Schanzer reports that Iran's attacks on neutral Gulf nations backfire, pushing previously hesitant allies like Qatar and Oman toward a unified front with Israel and the United States. 12.Bill Roggio reports that escalating border clashes result in the destruction of former US equipment, while Pakistanpressures the Afghan Taliban to restrain extremist groups attacking inside Pakistani territory. 13.Bill Roggio reports that the US exercises extreme caution with battle-hardened Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq, fearing retaliation against its small footprint of personnel and the Baghdad embassy. 14.Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo report that Secretary of State Rubio discusses a transition for the cash-strapped Cuban regime, while Venezuela's Rodriguez brothers continue to stall on releasing political prisoners. 15.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that President Lula faces domestic polling challenges and USsanctions while attempting to balance his leftist base's support for Iran with necessary trade relations with Trump. 16.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iranian clerics have chosen the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lead the regime. But even as Tehran projects stability, I'll break down the military math and explain why some hard-liners may be uneasy with what looks like dynastic succession. Spain denies U.S. forces access to key military bases tied to the Iran campaign, exposing cracks inside the Western alliance. Pakistan and Afghanistan trade cross-border strikes for a fifth straight day, raising the risk of further regional instability. Opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado says she plans to return to Venezuela in the coming weeks with elections in sight. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Discover iconic meals from legendary restaurants delivered nationwide with Goldbelly—get 20% off your first order at https://Goldbelly.comusing promo code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family's future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos—get your free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/PDB  American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org - APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dinesh D'Souza- The Historical Case for Regime Change. REGIME CHANGE, TRUMP STYLE Dinesh lays out the historical case for regime change, arguing that America's greatest triumphs—from the Revolution to the Cold War—came when oppressive regimes were decisively removed and replaced with better systems. He applies that framework to Iran, contending that ending the mullahs' rule would deal a historic blow to radical Islam while advancing American interests without repeating the mistakes of Iraq and Afghanistan. Watch the entire video at- https://youtu.be/qMPTUgZBSp4?si=gSEo0LPPejT_W6Mr Dinesh D'Souza 809K subscribers 27,262 views Premiered Mar 2, 2026 #RegimeChange #Iran #Trump Dinesh lays out the historical case for regime change, arguing that America's greatest triumphs—from the Revolution to the Cold War—came when oppressive regimes were decisively removed and replaced with better systems. He applies that framework to Iran, contending that ending the mullahs' rule would deal a historic blow to radical Islam while advancing American interests without repeating the mistakes of Iraq and Afghanistan. (0:00) The Case for Regime Change (1:28) Texas, Civil War, and American Strength (3:16) World War II and the Cold War (4:31) Afghanistan and Iraq Lessons (6:41) Carter's Iran Catastrophe (8:17) Israel, America, and Strategic Convergence (9:59) America First and Iranian Freedom (11:41) Gold and Silver Warning (12:42) Iranian Perspective on Liberation (19:28) The Red-Green Alliance Explained (24:25) Addressing America First Skeptics (29:07) Iran Is Not Iraq (32:14) A Mortal Blow to Radical Islam (35:13) Removing the Regime, Not the People (38:30) Cartels and Mexico's Weak Leadership #RegimeChange #Iran #Trump #MiddleEastPolitics #AmericaFirst #Geopolitics #Israel #ForeignPolicy #RadicalIslam #dineshdsouza #politics Dinesh D'Souza is an author and filmmaker. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he was a senior domestic policy analyst in the Reagan administration. He also served as a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is the author of many bestselling books, including "Illiberal Education," "What's So Great About Christianity," "America: Imagine a World Without Her," "The Roots of Obama's Rage," "Death of a Nation," and "United States of Socialism." His documentary films "2016: Obama's America," "America," "Hillary's America," "Death of a Nation," and "Trump Card" are among the highest-grossing political documentaries of all time. He and his wife Debbie are also executive producers of the acclaimed feature film "Infidel." — Want to connect with Dinesh D'Souza online for more hard-hitting analysis of current events in America? Here's how: Get Dinesh unfiltered, uncensored and unchained on Locals: https://dinesh.locals.com/ Facebook:   / dsouzadinesh   Twitter:   / dineshdsouza   Rumble: https://rumble.com/dineshdsouza Instagram:   / dineshjdsouza   Parler: https://parler.com/user/DineshDSouza GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/dineshdsouza Email: https://dineshdsouza.com/contact-us/  

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. How Does This End? The escalating conflict with Iran. Clay and Buck break down a major report from Fox News’ Trey Yingst, who reveals that Israel struck a gathering of Iran’s Supreme Council while they were choosing a new Supreme Leader—an unprecedented intelligence and operational blow. Clay and Buck analyze the implications of U.S.–Israeli air superiority, expressing the view that Iran’s leadership is increasingly vulnerable and unable to protect even top officials. They discuss the likelihood of the U.S. and Israel shaping Iran’s future leadership, referencing historic parallels such as the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan and Venezuela’s post‑Maduro transition. The conversation deepens as they react to President Trump’s warnings that failure to act against Iran’s nuclear program could have led to a “nuclear war,” followed by explosive comments from negotiator Steve Witkoff, who recounts Iran bragging about possessing enough enriched uranium for 11 nuclear bombs. Clay and Buck examine how these revelations accelerated U.S. action and what a post‑strike political landscape may look like inside Iran. Texas Primary Day! Clay Travis and Buck Sexton interview with Congressman Wesley Hunt, a leading candidate in the Texas Senate primary. Hunt lays out his case for next‑generation conservative leadership, citing his West Point background, combat service as an Apache pilot, support for term limits, and strong alignment with President Trump. He sharply criticizes what he calls the “soft bigotry of low expectations” from liberal politicians, slams Gavin Newsom’s recent comments, and emphasizes his commitment to cultural clarity on issues like gender, family values, and assimilation. Hunt also discusses Iran, calling Trump’s actions “peace through strength” and asserting that strategic force prevents greater conflict. Sen. Markwayne Mullin An extended interview featuring Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, who discusses the unfolding U.S.–Israel military campaign against Iran. Senator Mullin emphasizes that this is not another Iraq or Afghanistan but a direct confrontation with a regime that has targeted Americans for 47 years. He explains why President Trump’s strategy differs from previous administrations and outlines the intelligence behind striking Iranian leadership, including revelations that Iran claimed to possess enough enriched uranium for 11 nuclear bombs. Mullin argues that Trump’s approach—eliminating threats rather than delaying action—is both historically rare and strategically necessary. Clay and Buck then explore how these operations intersect with the America First doctrine. Senator Mullin responds to skeptical constituents by explaining why actions in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran directly impact U.S. national security, from drug trafficking to global energy markets. He details how a nuclear‑armed Iran could destabilize world shipping lanes, spike oil prices, endanger U.S. allies, and ultimately threaten the American homeland. The conversation also touches on congressional issues including the SAVE Act and the challenges of overcoming a Senate filibuster. In a lighter turn, the hosts dive into a humorous discussion about physical fitness on Capitol Hill, reacting to viral footage of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth bench‑pressing 315 pounds. Senator Mullin, known for his own extreme fitness feats, compares strength metrics across members of Congress and discusses why physical conditioning boosts confidence, mental health, and leadership. Clay Buys a Tesla In a lighter cultural shift, Clay and Buck riff on generational habits, restaurant drink trends, and Costco culture—highlighted by Buck’s wife humorously blaming his Pellegrino obsession for her bulk‑shopping trips. This segues into a forward‑looking discussion on the future of autonomous driving, sparked by Clay’s firsthand experience with Tesla’s self-driving technology. They predict that self‑driving cars will become the global standard within a generation, reducing accidents, lowering insurance costs, ending drunk driving, and transforming how Americans view car ownership and transportation. 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The Trump administration defends its preemptive strikes on Iran as U.S. casualties rise, with new reporting revealing months of buildup and internal debate before the operation was launched. President Trump awards the Medal of Honor to three American heroes from World War 2, Vietnam, and Afghanistan, honoring acts of extraordinary courage that saved dozens of lives. An illegal immigrant with more than 30 prior arrests is charged in the brutal stabbing death of a Virginia woman, raising renewed questions about immigration enforcement failures. JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg defends his bizarre social media tactics as he struggles to stand out in a crowded Democratic primary for Congress in New York.   PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid the guys dive into:– Iran & Israel tensions– Are we heading into another forever war?– The military industrial complex– Mossad vs CIA intelligence– Media narratives & political motives– The Austin mass shooting– Has America learned anything from Iraq and Afghanistan?Is this different…Or are we watching history repeat itself?Drop your thoughts below. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatkQUO - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/FIGHTERProgressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save.O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTERSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.