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3 Martini Lunch
Independence Day 2025: What We Love About America

3 Martini Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 20:58


Join Jim and Greg as they honor America on its 249th birthday by reflecting on what they love about the United States. Originally aired in 2021, they each extol three things they deeply appreciate about our nation.First, Jim focuses on the incredible variety of places to live in the U.S. Whether you like big cities, rural areas, or somewhere in between, you can find your sweet spot somewhere in this country. Greg heaps praise upon the founders and specifically the Declaration of Independence, which radically and boldly proclaimed our rights come from God and our government gets its power from the people.Next, Jim reflects on his time living in Turkey and how being in that country or any other country helps you appreciate what we have in America even more. Greg is grateful for the example America set that attracted our ancestors and so many others to leave everything and come - legally - to the U.S. Finally, Jim applauds the great people you meet in every corner of the U.S. Yes, there's even some nice ones in and around Washington. Greg points to the incredible physical beauty of our land from coast to coast.Please visit our great sponsors:No missed calls, no missed customers with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Openphone.com/3mlIt's free, online, and easy to start with no strings attached. Enroll in the American Foreign Policy course FREE with Hillsdale College. Visit https://Hillsdale.edu/Martini

3 Martini Lunch
Martinis We Almost Missed: The Voter ID Mandate, Florida vs. New York, Tim Walz & China

3 Martini Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 30:00


Join Jim and Greg as they head into Independence Day by looking at stories they would have chosen for martinis in recent weeks if huge news events had not intervened. Today on 3 Martini Lunch, they discuss good news in an unlikely place in the quest for building trust in elections. They also react to the very different track records for Florida and New York over the past 25 years, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's disturbing affection for China.First, they look at polling showing a strong majority of people in California supporting laws requiring people to prove their citizenship before they can vote. But they also scratch their heads as Nevada's Republican governor vetoes a Voter ID bill because of other provisions in the bill he doesn't like.Next, they look at data showing the stark difference in how much New York and Florida are spending per capita on programs like education and Medicaid. Despite spending almost three times more than Florida per pupil, New York students fared far worse in reading and math. They also consider how the populations of the two states are trending in very different directions.Finally, they dig into why Gov. Walz would suggest China has surpassed the U.S. and other nations as having the most moral authority to broker calm in the Middle East. Walz said this just after Israel's airstrikes began three weeks ago. What does Walz fail to understand about the Middle East and why is he so fond of Communist China?Please visit our great sponsors:No missed calls, no missed customers with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Openphone.com/3mlIt's free, online, and easy to start with no strings attached. Enroll in the American Foreign Policy course FREE with Hillsdale College. Visit https://Hillsdale.edu/Martini

Mock and Daisy's Common Sense Cast
Alligator Alcatraz, Apologies For Lia Thomas, and Trump's Big Beautiful Bill | Chicks on the Right

Mock and Daisy's Common Sense Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 87:02


We kick things off with UPenn issuing an apology over Lia Thomas—and why the NCAA and liberal media are scrambling to spin it. Then, the House of Representatives passes Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” and conservative firebrands like MTG and JD Vance are having a field day while Senator Lisa Murkowski raises eyebrows with her yes vote.Also in this episode:*Trump slams EVs and takes another jab at Elon Musk*Riley Gaines claps back at Keith Olbermann*DeSantis activates the National Guard*Kristi Noem's cannibal deportation story*Liberals meltdown over Alligator AlcatrazPlus: Trump's message to Zohran and the plan for government-run grocery storesSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Take charge to protect your identity with AURA. Check out https://Aura.com/chicks to get access for only $12 a month, after a 14-day FREE trial.Take back your child's education with Freedom Project Academy! Visit https://FreedomForSchool.com and save 15% off all courses with code CHICKS15.This video is sponsored by Bulwark Capital—register free for the “Halftime” webinar on July 24th at https://knowyourriskpodcast.comIt's free, online, and easy to start with no strings attached. Enroll in American Foreign Policy with Hillsdale College. Visit https://Hillsdale.edu/chicksVISIT OUR WEBSITE DAILY! https://chicksonright.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=y...JOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP:   / 388315619071775 Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/su...GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/...Venmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonrightGet exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeC...Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chickson...Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized!Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonright

John Anderson: Conversations
The End of Weakness: Trump's Stand Against Iran | Dr. Rebeccah Heinrichs

John Anderson: Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 53:35


John Anderson and Dr. Rebeccah Heinrichs examine the geopolitical consequences of the conflict between Israel and Iran, highlighting the United States' role in shaping global security and the future of the Middle East. They discuss how President Trump's decisive military strike on Iran's nuclear infrastructure has undermined Tehran's influence and reasserted US supremacy in the region.The conversation reflects on the rise of anti-Semitism, the misguided pursuit of a two-state solution, and the importance of standing with strong allies like Israel. It underscores how pivotal a strong US response in the Middle East is to a strategy of deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, particularly with regard to Taiwan. Dr. Heinrichs criticises Australia's reluctance to strengthen its own defence capabilities in this context, expressing the hope that Australia will choose to collaborate more closely with the United States in an era of mounting global uncertainty.Dr. Rebeccah L. Heinrichs is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and the director of its Keystone Defense Initiative. Dr. Heinrichs specialises in US national defense policy with a focus on strategic deterrence. Dr. Heinrichs is an adjunct professor at the Institute of World Politics, where she teaches nuclear deterrence theory, and is also a contributing editor of Providence: A Journal of Christianity and American Foreign Policy.

Mock and Daisy's Common Sense Cast
Hegseth vs. The Media, CNN LOSES IT, and Mamdani's Radical Tax Plan | Chicks On The Right

Mock and Daisy's Common Sense Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 81:15


We kick things off with a viral fake AI video of Charlie Kirk, raising serious concerns about deepfake manipulation. Pete Hegseth breaks down the real story behind the B-2 bomber mission in Iran—while calling out the press for downplaying the success and laughing off a question about a female pilot. Tucker Carlson and Trump both weigh in, and CNN? Total meltdown.Plus:*Gen. Dan Caine honors young soldiers after the Middle East attack*Trump and Bibi may be on the verge of a historic deal*Jennifer Griffin becomes the media's latest darling—and punching bag*Matt Gaetz scorches Bibi over foreign aid*Mamdani goes full socialist: from taxing “whiter neighborhoods” to trashing capitalism*Candace Owens offers a $10k reward in a wild turn of events*Andrew Tate flaunts his wealth, and Harry Sisson spirals with Don Lemon in towAnd don't miss: A potential Abraham Accords breakthrough with Syria, SCOTUS bans Planned Parenthood funding 6–3, Brian Stelter and Megyn Kelly clash over CNN's coverage.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Take charge to protect your identity with AURA. Check out https://Aura.com/chicks to get access for only $12 a month, after a 14-day free trial.Start your morning with Blackout Coffee and The Chicks! Bold brews and SO MANY flavors — Blackout with us! Visit https://Blackoutcoffee.com/CHICKS  and use code CHICKS at checkout for 20% off your first order.Master the grill this summer with CHEF iQ Sense—perfect cooking made easy.  Get 15% off with promo code CHICKS at https://ChefiQ.comIt's free, online, and easy to start with no strings attached. Enroll in American Foreign Policy with Hillsdale College. Visit https://Hillsdale.edu/chicksEnergize your brainpower with Healthy Cell! Visit https://HealthyCell.com/CHICKS and use code CHICKS to get Focus and Recall and save 20% off your first order.

3 Martini Lunch
Supremes Side with Parents, 'They Really Preferred the Socialist,' Biden Debate Debacle Anniversary

3 Martini Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 24:33


Ricochet Co-Founder Rob Long is in for Jim today. Join Rob and Greg for another round of the 3 Martini Lunch as they break down two major Supreme Court decisions, get Rob's thoughts as a longtime New York resident on the rise of Zohran Mamdani, and the one-year anniversary of the disastrous debate that ended Joe Biden's political career.First, they cheer a Supreme Court decision empowering parents to opt their children out of classroom instruction that promotes the LGBT agenda. The ruling affirms parental rights in education and sheds more light on activist agendas in public schools. Rob also offers a deal to teachers intent on pushing a progressive cultural agenda, but Greg isn't buying it. They also approve of the Supreme Court largely restraining federal district court judges from issuing orders that impact the entire nation.Next, Rob weighs in on New York City Democrats choosing Zohran Mamdani for mayor. As a longtime resident of the city, Rob says it's nothing new for voters there to choose "a crackpot, left-wing incompetent," but he is surprised they picked one so obvious. Rob explains how even parts of the Mamdani agenda would ruin the city and what his highest hopes for the next four years would be.Finally, they reflect upon the one-year anniversary of President Biden imploding any chances of re-election with his awful debate performance. Rob and Greg remember the most telling moments of the debate, the tumultuous aftermath, and how the White House and its media allies tried to cover up what more than two-thirds of Americans already knew. They also discuss the details of the Biden cover-up that we still need to know.Please visit our great sponsors:It's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in American Foreign Policy  with Hillsdale College. Visit https://Hillsdale.edu/MartiniFatty15 is on a mission to help you live healthier, longer.  Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://Fatty15.com/3ML and use code 3ML at checkout.

3 Martini Lunch
SCOTUS Picks States vs. Planned Parenthood, Crazy Dem Reform Plan, Dems' Mamdani Dilemma

3 Martini Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 25:25


Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they assess the Supreme Court's ruling on Planned Parenthood and your tax dollars, a radical government overhaul proposal from a Democratic congressman, and whether the Democrats will mimic Mamdani in the 2026 midterms and beyond.First, they discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision allowing South Carolina to exclude Planned Parenthood from where it spends Medicaid dollars. Scot and Greg react to the decision, explain why it makes sense, and note the incredibly biased way these politically-charged rulings are covered in the media. Next, they shake their heads as Illinois Rep. Sean Casten proposes adding 12 at-large U.S. Senate seat decided in a national popular vote, which would also add 12 votes to the Electoral College. He also wants to increase the U.S. House of Representatives by 250 seats, and "rebalance" the Supreme Court by creating a "13-judge multi-circuit panel" that would decide any cases where the U.S. government or a federal agency is a party.Finally, they spotlight the Democrats who avoided Zohran Mamdani's extremism before the election but now rush to align with him. Scot and Greg explore whether Mamdani's far-left agenda will become a blueprint for Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms and beyond.Please visit our great sponsors:It's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in American Foreign Policy  with Hillsdale College. Visit https://Hillsdale.edu/MartiniFatty15 is on a mission to help you live healthier, longer.  Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://Fatty15.com/3ML and use code 3ML at checkout.

3 Martini Lunch
Cuomo Canceled by the Commie, ICE Intercepts Iranian Illegals, Pelosi's Preposterous Profits

3 Martini Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 19:57


Undisputed King of Stuff and Sink the Rising Sun author Jon Gabriel fills in for Jim on today's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Jon and Greg as they celebrate the political demise of Andrew Cuomo and shudder at the rise of Zohran Mamdani in New York City. They also focus on ICE taking concerning Iranian illegals into custody, and Nancy Pelosi raking in more millions through very suspicious investments.First, Jon and Greg react to far-left Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's decisive win over disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary. They cheer Cuomo's collapse after scandals involving nursing home COVID deaths, sexual misconduct, and misuse of staff. But they are horrified that Mamdani, an avowed socialist, is now the heavy favorite to become mayor. They chronicle Mamdani's absurd campaign promises, his obvious antipathy towards Israel, and more.Next, they welcome news that ICE has detained 16 Iranian nationals illegally in the U.S. following the airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. One of those nabbed is a former member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who admits connections to Hezbollah. Another was a sniper in the Iranian army. Jon says this is good work by Homeland Security to muzzle a threat before it starts.Finally, they dig into Nancy Pelosi's latest round of highly suspicious stock trades. The former House Speaker and her husband dumped shares in two major companies just before both were hit with federal investigations. While Pelosi isn't alone in ethically questionable investing, Jon argues she perfectly embodies why the American people do not trust their government.Please visit our great sponsors:It's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in American Foreign Policy  with Hillsdale College. Visit https://Hillsdale.edu/MartiniTalk it out with Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://BetterHelp.com/3ML

Rose Unplugged
World On Edge: Eyes on Iran, China, & Russia

Rose Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 25:17


Gordon Chang, Author of “Plan Red” and distinguished analyst on China and U.S. joins Rose Unplugged“After decades of misguided American Foreign Policy- every course of action going forward is extremely risky and dangerous.” At one point, China appeared to be gaining control over the Middle East, gradually edging out U.S.influence. But with Trump's Middle East tour, the dynamics began to shift.China helped create the conditions that led to the currentconflict. The question now is: after seeing the U.S. demonstrate strength and resolve, particularly in this region, will Beijing be more cautious about flexing its muscles—especially regarding Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines,and other key areas?Could this conflict continue to escalate? It's certainly possible.The increasingly close relationship between China, Russia, and Iran has significant global implications. Xi Jinping seems to be channeling the foreign policy strategy of his idol, Mao Zedong—governing through chaos.Putin is willing to go to war, and that posture aligns with Xi'sbroader geopolitical ambitions. The partnership among Iran, China, and Russia will shape the world order and directly impact all of us.“If we continue our old policies we guarantee continued failure.”Please Support this Podcast:www.mypillow.com  Promo Code: ROSEhttps://patriotmobile.com/partners/rosewww.americansforprosperity.orghttps://wordmarketingservices.com/Rose's Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com  Sign up for free newsletter

The MirYam Institute Podcast with Benjamin Anthony

In this episode of the show, Yaakov Lappin and I discuss the impact of America's strike against Iran's nuclear weapons program in Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz before delving into the speeches of mutual congratulations made by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.  Enjoy!Support the showThe MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771Follow The MirYam Institute X: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

American Prestige
Bonus - Third Parties plus Analyzing Trump w/ Matt Karp (Preview)

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 12:53


Subscribe now for the full episode. "Top Secret" subscribers get a free one-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny speaks with Matt Karp, associate professor of history at Princeton, about party formation in the 1850s as well as his take on the Trump phenomenon. They explore the downfall of the Whigs and rise of the Republicans, the structure of the political parties at the beginning of the republic, the relationship of ideology and party, why we have a giant two-party system despite regional differences, mass democracy in the 19th century and today, Trump minimalists vs. maximalists, and more.    Check out Matt's book This Vast Southern Empire: Slaveholders at the Helm of American Foreign Policy and his article on Trump for New Left Review, “Maxed Out.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Center for Irish Studies at Villanova University Podcast Series
Irish Civic-leader Emma DeSouza on the Role of Women, Youth, and Community-Based Movements in Effecting Societal Change in Northern Ireland

The Center for Irish Studies at Villanova University Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 42:46


In this final episode of our 6th season, Political Science and Irish Studies Professor Cera Murtagh has a conversation with Emma DeSouza, a journalist, award-winning campaigner, and peace activist who changed UK law in a landmark human rights case relating to the Good Friday Agreement. They discuss the role of women, youth and community-based movements in effecting social change in the North. Emma DeSouza is the Founder and Co-facilitator of deliberative democracy platform The Civic Initiative, Director of the Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program at the National Committee on American Foreign Policy in NewYork, and a transatlantic adviser on peace processes and civic innovation.

Keen On Democracy
American Ruins: The Death of Expertise in Trump's Washington

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 43:13


We Must Save the Books. That's Michael Kimmage's SOS message from Trumpian Washington in this issue of Liberties Quarterly. Kimmage, former director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center, describes the surreal experience of being hired in January 2025 only to see his institution shuttered by Trump's administration three months later. He reflects on the "American ruin" created as a consequence of abandonment of the Wilson Center's 30,000 book library. And Kimmage connects the rapid destruction of foreign policy institutions like USAID and the U.S. Institute of Peace to a broader assault on expertise and nonpartisan learning, warning that without such institutions, "an abyss opens" in American governance and international relations. Five Key Takeaways* Institutional Destruction was Swift and Unexplained - The Wilson Center, USAID (reduced from 10,000 to 15 employees), and U.S. Institute of Peace were shuttered within months with no clear rationale provided, creating a "nightmare-like" quality where decisions happened without accountability.* America's First Modern Ruin - Kimmage describes the abandoned Wilson Center library as unprecedented in American experience - a functioning institution in the heart of Washington D.C. suddenly left as a tomb-like ruin, unlike anything seen in a country never defeated on its own soil.* Books Were Saved, But Expertise Was Lost - While the 30,000-volume library was eventually rescued and distributed to universities, the real loss was the destruction of nonpartisan expertise and institutional knowledge that took decades to build.* Echoes of 1950s McCarthyism - The assault on expertise mirrors McCarthyism, with direct connections through Roy Cohn's mentorship of Trump, but differs in scale since it's driven by a president rather than a senator.* The Death of Learning in Government - The shutdowns represent a fundamental rejection of the idea that careful, nonpartisan study of international affairs is essential to effective policymaking, potentially creating an "abyss" in American foreign policy capacity.Michael Kimmage is Director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute. Prior to joining the Kennan Institute, Michael Kimmage was a professor of history at the Catholic University of America. From 2014 to 2017, he served on the Secretary's Policy Planning Staff at the U.S. Department of State, where he held the Russia/Ukraine portfolio. He has been a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and at the German Marshall Fund; and was on the advisory board of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. He publishes widely on international affairs and on U.S. policy toward Russia. His latest book, Collisions: The War in Ukraine and the Origins of the New Global Instability, was published by Oxford University Press in March 2024. He is also the author of The Abandonment of the West: The History of an Idea in American Foreign Policy, published by Basic Books in 2020, and The Conservative Turn: Lionel Trilling, Whittaker Chambers and the Lessons of Anti-Communism, published by Harvard University Press in 2009.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Colonial Outcasts
We are entering The Global Police State: Dr. William I. Robinson

Colonial Outcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 186:29


Once upon a time...right-wing conspiracy theorists warned us about a coming police-state ran by the global elites. They were right... But...ironically, now they're cheering on that same police state. How is this possible??? Branding.We will be slowly rolling out a series of episodes on the subject of revolution and how we can actually make it happen. But first we need to lay out the basic contextual framework of how we got here and why revolution is absolutely necessary for our survival.To help us do this, we're bringing in the professionals. www.instagram.com/dr.williamrobinsonofficialWilliam I. Robinson is an American sociologist and professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, specializing in political economy, globalization, and social theory. He's widely recognized for his work on global capitalism and transnational class formation.In the 1980s, Robinson worked directly with the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) in Nicaragua during the revolutionary period after they overthrew the Somoza dictatorship in 1979. He was involved in political education, journalism, and solidarity work, helping to support and defend the Sandinista revolution both inside Nicaragua and internationally. His experiences during that time deeply shaped his later academic work on imperialism, social movements, and the global capitalist system.Robinson remains an outspoken advocate for anti-imperialist movements and often draws on his Sandinista-era experiences in his critiques of U.S. foreign policy and neoliberalism.List of William I. Robinson's books:https://www.plutobooks.com/author/william-i-robinson/https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/william-i-robinson/343812/?srsltid=AfmBOooh12-4XUQXtI7tBsRYTctS9tGv6XX5HuaaPJ-nqWoIWzey07VThttps://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1264https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/110422.William_I_RobinsonDavid and Goliath: The U.S. War Against Nicaragua (1987)A Faustian Bargain: U.S. Intervention in the Nicaraguan Elections and American Foreign Policy in the Post-Cold War Era (1992)Promoting Polyarchy: Globalization, U.S. Intervention, and Hegemony (1996)Globalization and Postmodern Politics: From Zapatistas to High-Tech Robber Barons (2001)Transnational Conflicts: Central America, Social Change, and Globalization (2003)A Theory of Global Capitalism: Production, Class, and State in a Transnational World (2004)Critical Globalization Studies (2005) (editor)Latin America and Global Capitalism: A Critical Globalization Perspective (2008)Global Capitalism and the Crisis of Humanity (2014)We Will Not Be Silenced: The Academic Repression of Israel's Critics (2017) (co-editor)Into the Tempest: Essays on the New Global Capitalism (2018)The Global Police State (2020)Global Civil War: Capitalism Post-Pandemic (2022)Can Global Capitalism Endure? (2022)#police #politics #capitalism #blackrock #iran #elonmusk #trump #israel #saudiarabia #uae

The Politics Lab
An Amoral Approach?

The Politics Lab

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 45:51


This week, Bill and Phil debate whether Donald Trump has taken an amoral approach to American Foreign Policy and walk through the implications for global politics.

The P.A.S. Report Podcast
American Foreign Policy Reset? Trump's Middle East Power Play

The P.A.S. Report Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 26:26


Why the FBI Remains Broken Despite Trump, Patel & Bongino In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down President Trump's visit to the Middle East and what it means for global power dynamics. From boxing in Iran and reversing Biden's foreign policy failures to blunting China's growing influence and reigniting the Abraham Accords, Trump is making it clear that America is back as the global leader on the world stage. Professor Giordano dives into the strategic, economic, and ideological implications of this trip, including the $1.4 trillion investment into U.S. companies and the lingering questions about Saudi Arabia's role in 9/11. Is this the beginning of a lasting peace, or just another geopolitical gamble? Episode Highlights: How Trump's Middle East visit isolates Iran as the Shia Crescent has been broken The $1.4 trillion investment in American companies and the rollback of Biden's AI export ban Why radical Islam, 9/11 truths, and national security threats still shape U.S.-Middle East relations  

Mises Media
Charles Beard and American Foreign Policy

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025


Historian Charles Beard championed continentalism—keeping America out of foreign wars. David Gordon explores Beard's forgotten warnings and their lasting lessons on liberty and foreign policy.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

Keen On Democracy
Episode 2492: Daniel Bessner on how Trump is a natural outgrowth of FDR

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 38:15


Liberals won't like it, but according to the Seattle based historian and podcaster Daniel Bessner, Trump's wannabe imperial presidency is a “natural outgrowth” of the centralized power of the FDR presidency. In a provocative Jacobin piece, Bessner contends that executive power has been expanding since FDR, with the U.S. President increasingly becoming an "elected monarch." The leftist Bessner criticizes American liberals for both obsessing over the fictional specter of fascism and for failing to address the economic inequality that enabled the rise of Trump. And he expresses pessimism about meaningful reform, arguing that 21st century capitalism has become too entrenched for significant changes without some dramatic external shock. 5 Takeaways from the Bessner Interview* Trump's presidency represents a continuation of American traditions rather than fascism, with his immigration policies echoing historical patterns like the Palmer Raids and McCarthyism.* The significant shift under Trump is his aggressive tariff policy against China, which represents a departure from decades of neoliberal economic approaches.* Presidential power has been expanding dramatically since FDR (who issued over 3,700 executive orders), creating what Bessner calls an "elected monarch" with increasingly unchecked authority.* The failure of liberal leadership, particularly Obama's inadequate response to the 2008 financial crisis and insufficient economic redistribution, created the conditions for Trump's rise.* Bessner expresses deep pessimism about the possibility of meaningful reform, suggesting that capitalism has become too entrenched globally for significant democratic changes without some external shock like climate disaster or war.Daniel Bessner is an historian and journalist. He is currently the Anne H.H. and Kenneth B. Pyle Associate Professor in American Foreign Policy in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. He previously held the Joff Hanauer Honors Professorship in Western Civilization and is also a Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, an Associate of the Alameda Institute, and a Contributing Editor at Jacobin. In 2019-2020, he served as a foreign policy advisor to Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign; in 2024, for unclear reasons, the Russian government sanctioned him. Daniel is an intellectual historian, and his work has focused on three areas of inquiry: the history and contemporary practice of U.S. foreign relations; the history and theory of liberalism; and, most recently, the history and practice of the entertainment industry. He is the author of Democracy in Exile: Hans Speier and the Rise of the Defense Intellectual (Cornell, 2018), which you may order here. He is also the co-editor, with Nicolas Guilhot, of The Decisionist Imagination: Sovereignty, Social Science, and Democracy in the Twentieth Century (Berghahn, 2019), which you may order here; and the co-editor, with Michael Brenes, of Rethinking U.S. World Power: Domestic Histories of U.S. Foreign Relations (Palgrave, 2024), which you may order here. In addition to his scholarship, he has published pieces in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The New Republic, The Nation, n+1, and other venues. In July 2022, he published a cover story in Harper's Magazine titled “Empire Burlesque: What Comes After the American Century?”; in May 2024, he published a cover story, also in Harper's, titled “The Life and Death of Hollywood: Film and Television Writers Face an Existential Threat,” which was also republished as the cover of the Italian magazine Internazionale.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Global Summitry Podcasts
Shaking the Global Order S3, Ep 3: Wright on American Foreign Policy in the Second Era of President Trump

Global Summitry Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 41:09


I am pleased to welcome back into the virtual studio, Thomas Wright. After serving in the Biden National Security Council for a number of years, Tom has returned – to civilian life – at the Brookings Institution in Washington. I wanted to begin to explore with Tom his assessment of where US foreign policy is now that Donald Trump has begun in such a flurry the second presidential term. I am particularly interested in discussing Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict with Tom. Where is this effort likely to end? And what relationship does Trump want with Putin's Russia? Currently Tom is a senior fellow with the Strobe Talbott for Security, Strategy and Technology at the Brookings Institution. Tom most recently served as special assistant to the president and senior director for strategic planning at the National Security Council in the Biden administration. Before Tom left for the Biden administration, Tom had been very active writing on contemporary politics and in particular the impact of President Trump on US foreign policy, Trump 1.0. Tom continues his writing and just recently published the Foreign Affairs article titled, “The Right U.S. Strategy for Russia-Ukraine Negotiations: How American Pressure Can Bring the War to an Acceptable End”.

Conversing
American Foreign Policy and Human Dignity, with Condoleezza Rice

Conversing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 16:05


“‘To whom much is given, much is expected.' …  That is the core of our Christian belief.” “I hope that people who are both patriotic and Christian are not being painted with a broad brush.” (Condoleezza Rice, from this episode) In this episode, Condoleezza Rice joins Mark Labberton to discuss the state of US foreign and domestic policy in light of Christian moral convictions. Secretary Rice served as the 66th US Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, has been on the faculty of Stanford University since 1981, and is currently the director of the Hoover Institution. Together they discuss: The state of US foreign policy and international relations How to think about American involvement in global politics The importance of US foreign assistance American patriotism and Christian devotion And Condoleezza Rice's prayers for American leaders right now: discernment, judgment, compassion, and policy that reflects the dignity of all human beings. About Condoleezza Rice Condoleezza Rice is the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution and the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy. She is the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In addition, she is a founding partner of Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel, LLC, an international strategic consulting firm. From January 2005 to January 2009, Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States, the second woman and first black woman to hold the post. Rice also served as President George W. Bush's Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor) from January 2001 to January 2005, the first woman to hold the position. Rice served as Stanford University's provost from 1993 to 1999, during which time she was the institution's chief budget and academic officer. As professor of political science, she has been on the Stanford faculty since 1981 and has won two of the university's highest teaching honors. From February 1989 through March 1991, Rice served on President George H.W. Bush's National Security Council staff. She served as director, then senior director, of Soviet and East European Affairs, as well as Special Assistant to the President for National Security. In 1986, while an International Affairs Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations, Rice also served as Special Assistant to the Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. For more information, visit her profile at the Hoover Institution. Show Notes The state of US international relations “ The beginning of any administration is a bit chaotic” “I continue to hope that we will find a way to help Ukraine so that Vladimir Putin doesn't benefit from the aggression that he committed.” “The United States will undoubtedly play a different role. … That is the outcome of what's been eighty years of post World War II American engagement. … And so we need to ask, what are our values? What are our interests? And I think we're going to, we're going to see a good, solid American role in foreign policy.” Is the world order in the process of receiving a shock treatment? “ We really do need to rebuild our defense industrial base.” USAID: “ I'm a great believer that foreign assistance is one of the important tools in our toolkit of foreign policy.” “ I actually am one who believes that the absorption of USAID into the State Department is the right answer.” On US foreign assistance “A lot of what we do is purely humanitarian, purely life saving. We should. Just do that. Some of what we do is also strategic. What countries do we help to develop to be less fragile so that they don't become hubs for terrorism? …  And sometimes our assistance is to stabilize places in the world so that we don't face a security problem down the road.” Developing infrastructure “Am I patriotic? Do I love my country? Am I a nationalist? Absolutely. Am I Christian? Yes. And so I hope that people who are both patriotic and Christian are not being painted with a broad crust.” “But if we think about what it means to be Christian, it means to care about every human being, because every human being is created in the image of the Lord, and therefore every human being has worth.” “One of the closing comments from President Bush was, ‘To whom much is given, much is expected. …  that is the core of our Christian belief.” What is  the state of the Christian influence in American politics and life? Emulating the early church in establishing orphanages and hospitals, “and  to be a voice on behalf of those who are dispossessed.” Religious Freedom “When I was secretary of state, not because I was Christian, but because I was secretary of state, I would take a list of religious objectors with me to countries like China.” “The evangelical church has been very involved in human trafficking issues. We actually do have a problem of modern slavery.” “The church has a lot of potential to be a really good force in the world.” Condoleeza Rice's most passionate prayers for the nation and the world right now “My most passionate prayer is that our leaders would have—and I actually pray this prayer— that they would have judgment and discernment, that they would have compassion, that they would lead from a position of knowing how much America has, and that they would understand that our role in the world derives from our universal belief in human freedom and that it is the only way that human beings have the dignity that they should have as having been created by God.” “I think one of the reasons we've had a bit of a backlash against some foreign assistance is that people wonder, ‘Well, are you thinking about Americans in the same way?'” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Friends & Fellow Citizens
#166: Righteousness Over Peace - Teddy Roosevelt's 1904 Guidance on American Foreign Policy

Friends & Fellow Citizens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 46:59


As many Americans and non-Americans strongly debate the future American foreign policy, there has been too much misunderstanding of U.S. foreign policy history and principles. Learn how one of America's greatest presidents Theodore Roosevelt can teach us about the realities of foreign affairs 120+ years after his 1904 Annual Address to Congress.Support the showVisit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute!JOIN as a Patreon supporter and receive a FREE Friends & Fellow Citizens mug at the $25 membership level!IMPORTANT NOTE/DISCLAIMER: All views expressed by the host are presented in his personal capacity and do not officially represent the views of any affiliated organizations. All views presented by guests are solely those of the interviewees themselves and may or may not reflect the views of their affiliated organizations, the host, Friends & Fellow Citizens, and/or The George Washington Institute.

Libservative
Trump & Zelenskyy Headline Wrestlemania

Libservative

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 95:26


Dan and Corey return to Libservative, recounting last week's mishaps that led to an unexpected break from broadcasting. Dan's vocal issues, Corey's eye injury from a dodgeball game, and Bell's bout with the 'plague' contribute to the chaos. They dive into political discourse, discussing Trump's recent speech laced with culture war rhetoric, and a heated debate between Trump and Zelensky about the ongoing Ukraine conflict. They explore the nuances of global geopolitics, American foreign policy, and the impact of governmental actions on small countries. Listener engagement from a Ukrainian listener adds depth to the discussion, highlighting the personal toll of international politics. The hosts promise bonus content this week to make up for their absence.00:00 Welcome to Libservative01:01 Comedy of Errors: Last Week's Mishaps03:51 Corey's Dodgeball Injury Story08:46 Trump's State of the Union Address17:08 Gun Ownership and Regulations35:36 Bird Flu and Egg Prices41:44 Kanye's Controversial Statements46:31 Epstein Files: A Comedy of Errors48:35 Tinfoil Hat Theories: Epstein and Mossad53:05 Presidential Scandals and Speculations58:42 Gene Hackman Death Mystery01:02:50 Zelensky, Trump, and the Ukraine Conflict01:12:40 American Foreign Policy and Global Impact01:22:52 Listener Interaction and Final Thoughts 

Making Peace Visible
A nuanced conversation about USAID

Making Peace Visible

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 33:10


When the Trump administration slashed the budget and suspended most of the staff of the United States Agency for International Development last month, their representatives said the agency was using taxpayer dollars to fund a radical, “woke” agenda around the world. Criticism coming from the Left since the founding of USAID in 1961 has characterized USAID as an arm of American imperialism. The reality, of course, is much more complicated. It's heartbreaking to hear stories of children suddenly unable to attend school and receive essential vaccinations. But beyond the shockwaves of a sudden halt in the flow of assistance, there's a lot about US foreign aid that's up for debate. Questions like what does it accomplish? Does it really help? How does it help? Should it continue? Or, should foreign aid be scaled down over time? Our host, Jamil Simon, has seen USAID projects succeed, and fall short – having worked for more than three decades as a USAID contractor, developing communication strategies to promote reform in more than 20 countries.Our guest, Gregory Warner is a Peabody Award - winning journalist who has reported on USAID on the ground in places including Sub-Saharan Africa, Ukraine and Afghanistan. He was the creator and host of NPR's international podcast Rough Translation. Before that, he was an international correspondent for NPR, based in East Africa. Warner has reported on USAID on the ground in Africa, as well as in Ukraine and Afghanistan. He writes the Substack blog Rough Transition.MORE FROM GREGORY WARNERSubscribe to get Rough Transition in your inbox. Read Warner's recent reporting about the gutting of USAID and what it says about the perception of America in the world. Listen to the Rough Translation episode about a woman who lied so she could receive aid designated for sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Explore the Rough Translation podcast archive. CONNECT WITH USDo you have a story of your own about USAID? Keep the conversation going on LinkedIn, or drop us a line at info@makingpeacevisible.org.Music in this episode is by Xylo-Ziko, Blue Dot Sessions, Gavin Luke, Feras Charestan, and Caro Luna.  ABOUT THE SHOW The Making Peace Visible podcast is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin. Our associate producer is Faith McClure. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.orgSupport our work Connect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleX (formerly Twitter) @makingpeaceviz We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!

Start Making Sense
Trump Upturns American Foreign Policy w/ Stephen Wertheim | Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

Start Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 29:16


On this episode of the Time of Monsters, Jeet Heer is joined by Stephen Wertheim to discuss how 'America First' went from rhetoric to policy.--During his first term in office, Donald Trump often talked about his radical America First agenda but in practice his foreign policy was that of a conventional Republican hawk. Just five weeks into his second term, there has been a marked shift. As Stephen Wertheim, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, recently noted in The Guardian, Trump 2.0 is marked by a turn toward a foreign policy that is much more focused on the Western Hemisphere and away from Europe and more geared toward tariffs as a weapon of economic warfare. In other words, Trump has now found advisers who are willing to implement the core strategy of America First in a real way.This shift has frightened many American allies, particularly the NATO countries and Mexico. Yet mixed with Trump's advocacy of a new Manifest Destiny have been welcome indications that his administration will be more open to negotiating with Russia, Iran and perhaps even China.To make sense Trump's conflicting foreign policy messages and actions, I was happy to talk to Stephen Wertheim, who shares my belief that we need to distinguish between Trump's rhetoric and his actions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Trump Upturns American Foreign Policy w/ Stephen Wertheim

The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 29:16


During his first term in office, Donald Trump often talked about his radical America First agenda but in practice his foreign policy was that of a conventional Republican hawk. Just five weeks into his second term, there has been a marked shift. As Stephen Wertheim, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, recently noted in The Guardian, Trump 2.0 is marked by a turn towards a foreign policy that is much more focused on the Western hemisphere and away from Europe and more geared towards tariffs as a weapon of economic warfare. In other words, Trump has now found advisors who are willing to implement the core strategy of America First in a real way. This shift has frightened many American allies, particularly the NATO countries and Mexico. Yet mixed with Trump's advocacy of a new manifest destiny have been welcome indications his administration will be more open to negotiating with Russia, Iran and perhaps even China.To make sense Trump's conflicting foreign policy messages and actions, I was happy to talk to Stephen Wertheim, who shares my belief that we need to distinguish between Trump's rhetoric and his actions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Max Blumenthal
Judging Freedom: Zelenskyy on the Ropes - Ukraine, Trump, and the Hidden Forces Shaping American Foreign Policy

Max Blumenthal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 25:55


In this explosive interview, Max Blumenthal joins Judge Napolitano to dissect the shifting dynamics of U.S. foreign policy under Trump, the provocations leading to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the potential collapse of Zelenskyy's government. Blumenthal also delves into Netanyahu's strategies in Gaza and the hidden forces driving American interventionism.AI - Summary:In a revealing conversation on Judging Freedom, Max Blumenthal discusses the dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump, particularly regarding Ukraine. Blumenthal argues that Trump's recent acknowledgment of the war in Ukraine as one of the most provoked conflicts in modern history marks a significant departure from previous administrations. He traces the roots of the conflict back to the 2014 Maidan coup, which he claims was heavily backed by the U.S., leading to Russia's annexation of Crimea and the ongoing war in Donbas.Blumenthal criticizes the narrative of Ukraine as a victim of Russian aggression, asserting that the U.S. and NATO's actions, including the buildup of military alliances on Russia's border, were deliberate provocations. He highlights how the American public is beginning to see through years of propaganda, recognizing the war as a result of U.S. intervention rather than unprovoked Russian aggression.The discussion also touches on the potential collapse of Zelenskyy's government if U.S. aid is cut off, with Blumenthal predicting internal strife and possible overthrow by nationalist factions. He critiques the Biden administration's sanctions on Russia, arguing they have harmed the U.S. economy more than Russia's, and calls for a reevaluation of America's foreign policy priorities.Shifting to the Middle East, Blumenthal examines Netanyahu's strategies in Gaza, suggesting that Israel's leadership is more interested in maintaining a state of conflict than achieving peace. He reveals disturbing details about the Hannibal Directive, which allegedly led to the deaths of many Israeli civilians during the October 7th attacks, and discusses the political turmoil within Israel as Netanyahu faces corruption allegations.Throughout the interview, Blumenthal emphasizes the need for a fundamental change in U.S. foreign policy, away from interventionism and towards a focus on domestic interests. He calls out the influence of lobby groups and the military-industrial complex, urging the Trump administration to prioritize America's needs over global entanglements.

Watchdog on Wall Street
Watchdog on Wall Street: Podcast for Weekend of January 24 - January 25 2025

Watchdog on Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 124:56


Liberalism is a Mental Disorder. Investment Advice and Slasher Films. Pension Managers Reach New Levels of Dumb. Frank Sinatra and Your Portfolio. Cathie Wood Face Plant! Trump's Collection of Great Dance Songs. Sell it!  Sell it all! Bitching and Moaning from Government Workers. Reading the Davos Hooker Index. Chief Wiggum Runs Europe. The Redcoats are Coming for Google and Apple. Yellen Says We Are Broke. Global Tax Charade Shut Down. Minimum Wage Malarkey. Much Ado About Stargate! Media Bloodbath! Biden Turned into Uncle Junior Soprano. The NYT Feels Bad for the Drug Cartels?? American Foreign Policy and Our Need to Repent! Fauci Pardon??

Watchdog on Wall Street
American Foreign Policy and Our Need to Repent!

Watchdog on Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 6:38


Chris admits his past support for George W. Bush's foreign policies was a mistake, highlighting the disastrous consequences of U.S. actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. From child marriage laws in Iraq to the resurgence of the Taliban, Markowski critiques the devastating outcomes of interventionist policies. He also explores Trump's approach to diplomacy with Russia and China, emphasizing the need for peace over perpetual war. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

International Edition - Voice of America
Trump, Rubio and the new American foreign policy - January 22, 2025

International Edition - Voice of America

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 25:00


The United States is expected to reduce funding to U.N. agencies that do not align with the Trump administration's “America First” policy, and newly sworn in Secretary of State Marco Rubio spelled out his foreign policy priorities and met with Asian allies. A look at U.S. policy in the Middle East going forward now that Donald Trump has returned to the White House. A trip to Burkina Faso to examine how misinformation is a worldwide problem, and a look at what's new with the Indian navy.

U Cast Studios
Scott Horton On American Foreign Policy In The Middle East (The Talk Spot)

U Cast Studios

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 100:55


Song: "Orion Canyon" By Insect Surfers

U Cast Studios
Scott Horton On American Foreign Policy In The Middle East (The Talk Spot)

U Cast Studios

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 100:35


Song: "Orion Canyon" By Insect Surfers

The Foreign Affairs Interview
Antony Blinken on American Foreign Policy in a Turbulent Age

The Foreign Affairs Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 48:30


In the four years since U.S. President Joe Biden took office, the geopolitical landscape has radically changed. Russia's invasion of Ukraine brought war back to Europe. Hamas's October 7 assault on Israel sparked a widening conflict in an already chaotic Middle East. And Chinese aggression in the Taiwan Strait has refocused attention on the Indo-Pacific as a possible theater of combat. Through it all, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been at the helm of U.S. foreign policy: shuttling between capitals, negotiating with allies and adversaries, and helping shape a vision for American engagement with the world—a vision he laid out in a recent essay for Foreign Affairs.  Now, on the eve of Donald Trump's return to office, Blinken reflects on the geopolitical challenges facing the United States today—and offers lessons from his own tenure for American foreign policy going forward. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

15-Minute History
S.O.B.s | A Discussion on American Foreign Policy in the Cold War

15-Minute History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 34:46


Join us for our discussion on the morality and long-term consequences of America's Cold War-era foreign policy and the lessons we can learn from it today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minutehistory/support

15-Minute History
S.O.B.s | American Foreign Policy in the Cold War

15-Minute History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 16:09


The benefits of hindsight let us examine faults in national policy through the lens of what followed. But in the midst of a global threat of nuclear war, the United States chose to support vicious dictators in the name of anti-communism. Were they right or wrong? Did it save humanity from death in atomic fire? Was this a good idea or a bad idea? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minutehistory/support

The Katie Halper Show
Thomas Frank & Matt Karp On Why Kamala Lost, Lea Kayali On A People's Embargo

The Katie Halper Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 77:31


Journalist Thomas Frank and historian Matt Karp discuss how Kamala Harris lost. But first, Palestinian Youth Movement organizer Lea Kayali talks about the "Mask Off Maersk" campaign which seeks to cut ties with one of the world's largest shipping and logistics companies that directly ships weapons and weapons components that facilitate Israel's genocide against the Palestinian people. Thomas Frank is an American political analyst, historian, and journalist. He co-founded and edited The Baffler magazine and is the author of the books "What's the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America," "Listen, Liberal: Or, What Ever Happened to the Party of the People?", "The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism," among others. From 2008 to 2010 he wrote "The Tilting Yard", a column in The Wall Street Journal. Matthew Karp is an Associate Professor of History at Princeton University and the author of "This Vast Southern Empire: Slaveholders at the Helm of American Foreign Policy," (Harvard University Press). Karp is now at work on two books, both under contract with Farrar, Straus, & Giroux."Millions of Abolitionists: The Republican Party and the Political War on Slavery," is about the emergence of American antislavery mass politics. His other book is a meditation on the politics of U.S. history, and explores the ways that narratives of the American experience both serve and shape different ideological ends — in the nineteenth century, the twentieth century, and today. Karp is a contributing editor for Jacobin. His work has also appeared in The Nation, The Boston Review, and The London Review of Books. Lea Kayali is an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), a transnational, independent, grassroots movement of young Palestinians and Arabs in diaspora. In her organizing, she has supported the Evict Elbit campaign which ousted the weapons manufacturer from their innovation hub in Massachusetts, and was involved in the Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine encampment. She is currently organizing with the PYM's Mask Off MAERSK campaign, which aims to expose the logistics giant's role in facilitating the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. **Please support The Katie Halper Show ** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis
Alan Dershowitz: Antisemitism has to be part of American foreign policy moving forward | 11-12-24

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 11:50


Alan Dershowitz: Anti-semitism has to be part of American foreign policy moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Conway
Columbus Day, Simon's new hats, and American foreign policy

Simon Conway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 32:47


Theology in the Raw
A Sri Lankan Christian Perspective on American Foreign Policy: Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra

Theology in the Raw

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 58:28


Vinoth Ramachandra from Colombo, Sri Lanka, He holds both bachelors and doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering from the University of London. He is an international lecturer and writer. Vinoth has also been involved with the Civil Rights Movement in Sri Lanka, as well as with the global Micah Network (a network of development and justice organizations) and A Rocha (a world-wide biodiversity conservation organization). He is the author of several essays, articles and books including Gods That Fail (2nd ed. 2016), Subverting Global Myths: Theology and the Public Issues that Shape Our World (2008) and Sarah's Laughter: Doubt, Tears and Christian Hope (Langham, 2020) Register for the Exiles 2 day conference in Denver (Oct 4-5) here: https://theologyintheraw.com/exiles-denver/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bulletin
One-on-One with Rebeccah Heinrichs

The Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 49:33


One-on-one with Rebeccah Heinrichs on national security. Find us on Youtube. The Bulletin's Mike Cosper sits down with Rebeccah Heinrichs, senior fellow at Hudson Institute, for a conversation about national security and America's role in geopolitics. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. Leave a comment in Spotify with your feedback on the discussion—we may even respond! TODAY'S GUESTS:  Rebeccah L. Heinrichs is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and the director of its Keystone Defense Initiative. She specializes in US national defense policy with a focus on strategic deterrence.Dr. Heinrichs currently serves as a commissioner on the bipartisan Strategic Posture Commission, which was created in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. She also serves on the US Strategic Command Advisory Group and the National Independent Panel on Military Service and Readiness. She is an adjunct professor at the Institute of World Politics, where she teaches nuclear deterrence theory, and is also a contributing editor of Providence: A Journal of Christianity and American Foreign Policy. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shield of the Republic
The Men Who Made a Century

Shield of the Republic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 57:26


Eric welcomes back Michael Mandelbaum, author and Christian A. Herter Professor Emeritus of American Foreign Policy at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.  Michael is the author of the new book The Titans of the Twentieth Century: How They Made History and the History they Made (New York: Oxford University Press, 2024). His book is a study of the interaction between individuals and the structural forces of history with essays on Woodrow Wilson, Vladimir Lenin, Adolph Hitler, Winston Churchill, FDR, Mohandas Gandhi, David Ben Gurion and Mao tse-Tung. They discuss the circumstances that allowed these figures to exercise enormous influence on the course of history in the 20th century, the role of will and will to power in driving historical change, the imprint that Lenin left on the Soviet Union, the continued influence of Woodrow Wilson on American internationalism of both the liberal and conservative variety, the role of ideas in politics and the danger of political figures committed to ideas and unrestrained by countervailing forces, the unique preparation of Churchill and FDR for wartime leadership, why these figures seem so much more substantive than today's political leaders and why all of the 8 leaders under consideration would likely see today's world as a failure of their efforts.    The Titans of the Twentieth Century: How They Made History and the History They Made: https://a.co/d/aylEsW4 Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

New Books Network
Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels, "Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 74:05


War in the 21st century will remain a chameleon that takes on different forms and guises. Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War (Oxford University Press, 2024) edited by Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels offers the first comprehensive update and revision of ideas about the future of war since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It argues that the war has fundamentally shifted our perspective on the nature and character of future war, but also cautions against marginalising many other parallel trends, types of war, and ways of waging them. World-renowned international experts from the War Studies field consider the impact of the war in Ukraine on the broader social phenomenon of war: they analyse visions of future war; examine the impact of technological innovation on its conduct; assess our ability to anticipate its future; and consider lessons learned for leaders, soldiers, strategists, scholars and concerned citizens. Beyond Ukraine features contributions from Azar Gat, Beatrice Heuser, Antulio Echevarria, Audrey Cronin, T.X. Hammes, Kenneth Payne, Frank Hoffman, David Betz, Jan Willem Honig, and many other pre-eminent thinkers on the past, present and future of war—including an afterword by the late Christopher Coker. Tim Sweijs is the Director of Research at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and a Senior Research Fellow at the Netherlands' War Studies Research Centre of the Netherlands Defence Academy. Jeffrey H. Michaels PhD is the IEN Senior Fellow in American Foreign Policy and International Security at the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Military History
Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels, "Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Military History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 74:05


War in the 21st century will remain a chameleon that takes on different forms and guises. Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War (Oxford University Press, 2024) edited by Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels offers the first comprehensive update and revision of ideas about the future of war since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It argues that the war has fundamentally shifted our perspective on the nature and character of future war, but also cautions against marginalising many other parallel trends, types of war, and ways of waging them. World-renowned international experts from the War Studies field consider the impact of the war in Ukraine on the broader social phenomenon of war: they analyse visions of future war; examine the impact of technological innovation on its conduct; assess our ability to anticipate its future; and consider lessons learned for leaders, soldiers, strategists, scholars and concerned citizens. Beyond Ukraine features contributions from Azar Gat, Beatrice Heuser, Antulio Echevarria, Audrey Cronin, T.X. Hammes, Kenneth Payne, Frank Hoffman, David Betz, Jan Willem Honig, and many other pre-eminent thinkers on the past, present and future of war—including an afterword by the late Christopher Coker. Tim Sweijs is the Director of Research at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and a Senior Research Fellow at the Netherlands' War Studies Research Centre of the Netherlands Defence Academy. Jeffrey H. Michaels PhD is the IEN Senior Fellow in American Foreign Policy and International Security at the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

New Books in World Affairs
Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels, "Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in World Affairs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 74:05


War in the 21st century will remain a chameleon that takes on different forms and guises. Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War (Oxford University Press, 2024) edited by Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels offers the first comprehensive update and revision of ideas about the future of war since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It argues that the war has fundamentally shifted our perspective on the nature and character of future war, but also cautions against marginalising many other parallel trends, types of war, and ways of waging them. World-renowned international experts from the War Studies field consider the impact of the war in Ukraine on the broader social phenomenon of war: they analyse visions of future war; examine the impact of technological innovation on its conduct; assess our ability to anticipate its future; and consider lessons learned for leaders, soldiers, strategists, scholars and concerned citizens. Beyond Ukraine features contributions from Azar Gat, Beatrice Heuser, Antulio Echevarria, Audrey Cronin, T.X. Hammes, Kenneth Payne, Frank Hoffman, David Betz, Jan Willem Honig, and many other pre-eminent thinkers on the past, present and future of war—including an afterword by the late Christopher Coker. Tim Sweijs is the Director of Research at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and a Senior Research Fellow at the Netherlands' War Studies Research Centre of the Netherlands Defence Academy. Jeffrey H. Michaels PhD is the IEN Senior Fellow in American Foreign Policy and International Security at the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
7/11/24 Laurie Calhoun on Anthony Blinken and All the Terrible People Running American Foreign Policy

Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 54:14


Scott is joined by Libertarian Institute Senior Fellow Laurie Calhoun to talk about Anthony Blinken. Using the recent transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as a jumping-off point, the two discuss Blinken's terrible tenure as Secretary of State and reflect on the lunacy of the officials in charge of American foreign policy. Discussed on the show: “Parody of a Statesman: Antony Blinken, Secretary of War” (Libertarian Institute) Cheney in 1994 on Iraq “New Information Shows CIA Contractors Colluded with the Biden Campaign to Discredit Hunter Biden Laptop Story” (House Intelligence Committee) Laurie Calhoun is a Senior Fellow at the Libertarian Institute and the author of Questioning the COVID Company Line, We Kill Because We Can: From Soldiering to Assassination in the Drone Age, War and Delusion: A Critical Examination, You Can Leave, and Philosophy Unmasked: A Skeptic's Critique. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts
7/11/24 Laurie Calhoun on Anthony Blinken and All the Terrible People Running American Foreign Policy

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 53:29


 Download Episode. Scott is joined by Libertarian Institute Senior Fellow Laurie Calhoun to talk about Anthony Blinken. Using the recent transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as a jumping-off point, the two discuss Blinken's terrible tenure as Secretary of State and reflect on the lunacy of the officials in charge of American foreign policy. Discussed on the show: “Parody of a Statesman: Antony Blinken, Secretary of War” (Libertarian Institute) Cheney in 1994 on Iraq “New Information Shows CIA Contractors Colluded with the Biden Campaign to Discredit Hunter Biden Laptop Story” (House Intelligence Committee) Laurie Calhoun is a Senior Fellow at the Libertarian Institute and the author of Questioning the COVID Company Line, We Kill Because We Can: From Soldiering to Assassination in the Drone Age, War and Delusion: A Critical Examination, You Can Leave, and Philosophy Unmasked: A Skeptic's Critique. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

The Art of Holiness
Mark Tooley

The Art of Holiness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 55:20


Mark Tooley is brings a wealth of real-world experience to his post as president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy and editor of IRD's foreign policy and national security journal, Providence: A Journal of Christianity & American Foreign Policy. He worked eight years for the Central Intelligence Agency and is a graduate of Georgetown University. He founded UMAction, a subset of IRD. He is both author of and contributor to a number of books, including  The Peace That Almost Was: The Forgotten Story of the 1861 Washington Peace Conference and the Final Attempt to Avert the Civil War (2015). He has written for multiple publications you know the names of, like The Wall Street Journal and National Review. All this is to say that Mark is kind of a rock star, and yet one of the most approachable and faithful men  I know who is speaking into American politics and culture. Today we talk to him about Methodism, democracy, the rise of Christian nationalism and anti-semitism, and of course, about holiness. 

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
The quartet: The madness of American foreign policy

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024


The National Security Hour with Edward Haugland – Join us on National Security Hour as we delve into the madness of American foreign policy. We discuss the complex interplay of global elites, the manipulation of the U.S. by international actors, and the unchecked policies that shape our world. Discover unique insights into the geopolitical landscape and the unseen forces driving today's events.

Dream Rare Podcast by An0maly
Dave Smith Joins To Talk Tucker Carlson On Israel, American Foreign Policy, RFK & More!

Dream Rare Podcast by An0maly

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 115:34


Comedian & Podcaster Dave Smith Joins To Talk Tucker Carlson On Israel, American Foreign Policy, RFK & More!   My Shop: http://DreamRare.com All My Links: http://DreamRareLinks.com

Fareed Zakaria GPS
The growing U.S.-Israel rift; the terror attack in Moscow; former Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer on the current court; use of sanctions as a tool of American foreign policy

Fareed Zakaria GPS

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 41:12


This week on the show, Fareed speaks with former State Department director of policy planning Richard Haass about the widening rift between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza and settlements in the West Bank.   Then, The Atlantic's Graeme Wood joins to sift through the many theories about who was behind the recent terror attack in Moscow. Next, former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer talks to Fareed about his new book, “Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism not Textualism,” and his views on the current court's conservative majority and its approach to lawmaking.  Finally, Bloomberg News' Saleha Mohsin discusses the role of sanctions in U.S. foreign policy, and the supremacy of the dollar in the global economy.  GUESTS: Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), Graeme Wood (@gcaw), Stephen Breyer, Saleha Mohsin (@SalehaMohsin) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beau of The Fifth Column
Let's talk about changing American foreign policy....

Beau of The Fifth Column

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 10:03


Let's talk about changing American foreign policy.... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beau-of-the-fifth-column/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beau-of-the-fifth-column/support