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PREVIEW: General Blaine Holt (USAF) Ret. comments on how the Chinese people will hear the news of the US Golden Dome. More later. 1956
GOLDEN DOME Blaine Holt, retired Air Force general who served as deputy military representative to NATO, on this: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3311539/can-chinas-new-stealth-tech-challenge-trumps-golden-dome @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1994
Good evening: The show begins in Vegas at the WrestleMania extravagance in the NFL stadium... 1956 VEGAS CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor First Hour 9:00-9:15: #PACIFICWATCH: #VEGASREPORT: WRESTLEMANIA AND TOP GUN. @JCBLISS 9:15-9:30: #QUANTUM: "DATA MANIPULATIONS" SUSPECT. BRANDON WEICHERT, NATIONAL INTEREST. 9:30-9:45: #SMALLBUSINESSAMERICA: SLOWING HOUSING. @GENEMARKS @GUARDIAN @PHILLYINQUIRER 9:45-10:00: #SMALLBUSINESSAMERICA: REHIRING PEOPLE AFTER AI. @GENEMARKS @GUARDIAN @PHILLYINQUIRER Second Hour 10:00-10:15: #GOLDEN DOME: WHAT IS IT? HENRY SOKOLSKI, NPEC. 10:15-10:30: EUROPE: ON YOUR OWN. BLAINE HOLT, USAF (RET). 10:30-10:45: SCOTUS: TIED ON FAITH CHARTERS. RICHARD EPSTEIN, CIVITAS 10:45-11:00: #HARVARD: VS HOMELAND. RICHARD EPSTEIN, CIVITAS Third Hour 11:00-11:15: #NEWWORLDREPORT: MEXICO CARTELS. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 11:15-11:30: #NEWWORLDREPORT: BRAZIL IN BEIJING. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 11:30-11:45: #NEWWORLDREPORT: VENEZUELA, ARGENTINA. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 11:45-12:00: #NEWWORLDREPORT: BOLIVIA. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS Fourth Hour 12:00-12:15 (1/2): POTUS: LINCOLN, HABEAS CORPUS, TRUMP. JOHN YOO. 12:15-12:30 (2/2): POTUS: LINCOLN, HABEAS CORPUS, TRUMP. JOHN YOO. 12:30-12:45: SPACEX: LAUNCH DATE, BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM 12:45-1:00 AM: MARS: GALE CRATER RIM, BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM
EUROPE: ON YOUR OWN. GENERAL BLAINE HOLT, USAF (RET). 1916 KING NICHOLAS I OF MONTENEGRO
Preview Colleague Blaine Holt comments on Europe's inadequate conduct in common defense over 80 years, and what is to be done? More later. 1920 POLAND
Today, we're diving deep with Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt, also known as “Blaino,” for a no-holds-barred conversation that unpacks the intersection of national security, technology, and the future of AI. Whether you're an industry veteran, aspiring leader, or just curious about what's next for AI, national security, and technology, you'll find major insights—and plenty of food for thought—in this episode.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical
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#KASHMIR. POOR PERFORMANCE BOTH SIDES, GENERAL BLAINE HOLT (USAF RETIRED) 1862 KASHMIR
#KASHMIR: NUKE SITES THREATENED. GENERAL BLAINE HOLT (USAF RETIRED) 1809 BOMBAY
Preview: Colleague Blaine Holt (USAF Ret) explicates the myriad weapon systems used in the Kashmir shooting war, with comments on the report of strikes at the Pakistani nuclear weapon site. More LATER. 1951 LAS VEGAS
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MARS: CHINA FIRST? BLAINE HOLT, GORDON CHANG MAY 1932
Good Evening: The show begins in the Iran talks and soon moves to the Ukraine talks... 1924 CRIMEA CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #IRAN: JAW JAW Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @mccauslj @cbsnews @dickinsoncol 9:15-9:30 #UKRAINE: CRIMEA BLAME Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @mccauslj @cbsnews @dickinsoncol 9:30-9:45 #BERLIN: SAXONY AND GROWTH Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin 9:45-10:00 #NATO: IF THE US LEAVES Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 TARIFFS: PRC IMBALANCE Alan Tonelson, Gordon Chang 10:15-10:30 MARS: CHINA FIRST? Blaine Holt, Gordon Chang 10:30-10:45 #ROK: NAIVE HOPE David Maxwell, Gordon Chang 10:45-11:00 #PRC: SIXTH GENERATION BOAST Rick Fisher, Gordon Chang THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #MIDDLE EAST: TURKEY RISING Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:15-11:30 #UKRAINE: LAST OF ZELENSKY Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:30-11:45 ELECTIONS AUSTRALIA AND CANADA: LIBERAL SWEEP? Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:45-12:00 KING CHARLES REPORT: CANADA HAS QUESTIONS Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #SPACEX: TO THE RESCUE Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com 12:15-12:30 #MARS: MORE CARBON THAN ASSUMED Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com 12:30-12:45 APRIL 1775 John Grove, Civitas Institute 12:45-1:00 AM APRIL 2025 John Grove, Civitas Institute
#USAF: ELEMENTS OF KINETIC WARFARE IN PLACE IN CENTCOM AREA. GENERAL BLAINE HOLT, USAF (RET). 1947 B-36
PREVIEW: Colleague General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret) explains the significance of two E-3 Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft deployed from Tinker AFB in Oklahoma to the Area-of-Responsibility of US Central Command. More later. 1902 PERSIA
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#PRC IN CAMBODIA. BLAINE HOLT. GORDON CHANG
Good evening: The show begins in the wobble of the global markets, and then... Let me copy edit this schedule for you: NYSE 1929 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 POTUS: 90 Days. Brett Arends, MarketWatch 915-930 Russia: Collateral Damage. Michael Bernstam, Hoover 930-945 Lebanon: Hezbollah Cracking. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 945-1000 Syria: Turkey Threat. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD SECOND HOUR 10-1015 POTUS: Trade War with China. Fraser Howie, Gordon Chang 1015-1030 #PRC in Cambodia. Blaine Holt, Gordon Chang 1030-1045 #Space Force: Smart Uniforms. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com 1045-1100 #Moon: Two Halves. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 1/2: Ukraine: Strengths and Weaknesses of the US Defense Industrial Base. Brad Bowman and Ryan Brobst, FDD 1115-1130 2/2: Ukraine: Strengths and Weaknesses of the US Defense Industrial Base. Brad Bowman and Ryan Brobst, FDD 1130-1145 1/2: SCOTUS: Venezuela Deportations. John Yoo, Civitas Institute 1145-1200 2/2: SCOTUS: Venezuela Deportations. John Yoo, Civitas Institute FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #France: Plunging Commodities. Simon Constable 1215-1230 #France: Searching for Rare Earths. Simon Constable 1230-1245 #POTUS: Broken Global Trade. Alan Tonelson, Gordon Chang 1245-100 AM PRC: Paranoid Radar. Rick Fisher, Gordon Chang
Preview: Colleague Blaine Holt comments on the well-known tenacity of the Vietnamese faced with invading powers such as the PRC. More later. 1971 MACV
Rich talks with USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt, former Deputy U.S. military representative to NATO, about the potential of national security threats due to the leaked Signal chat. Next, DOGE is considering defunding NPR and PBS; we find out more from Dan Schneider, vice president of the Media Research Center. Later, Dr. John West, vice president at the Discovery Institute, discusses his recent Christian Post op-ed "How Christian Universities Crash and Burn," as well as his book "Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America's Christian Leaders are Failing - and What We Can Do About It." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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GENERAL BLAINE HOLT: DO THE RUSSIANS WANT A CEASEFIRE WITH UKRAINE?
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RUSSIA AND CHINA DOMINATE. THE ARCTIC SEAS. GENERAL BLAINE HOLT, USAF (RET) 2011 GREENLAND
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"Preview: General Blaine Holt, USAF (ret) presents the assumptions for the non-American persons during his time in Brussels. More later." 1914 BRUSSELS
Nick Smoot sits down with Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt for a deep-dive conversation on global power shifts, economic collapse, and the future of entrepreneurship. Blaine shares firsthand insights from his time working with NATO, dealing with Russia and China, and witnessing the hidden mechanics of war and diplomacy. They explore what comes next in a world where traditional systems are crumbling, and how entrepreneurs, investors, and community builders can prepare for the next chapter. From the military-industrial complex to open-source defense tech, from DeFi to local innovation ecosystems—this episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about the future of business, geopolitics, and human flourishing.Click here to learn more about build_ Show Notes:Introduction (00:00 - 02:13)Introduction to the American Dream Factory PodcastThe mission of Build Cities and why this conversation mattersGuest introduction: Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine HoltBlaine's background: NATO, global conflicts, entrepreneurship, and defense innovationSetting the stage: How geopolitics, economic shifts, and technology impact communitiesFrom the Battlefield to the Boardroom (02:14 - 10:58)Blaine's military journey: Learning leadership through war and diplomacyThe question that changed everything: "Towards what?"—Blaine's realization about the long-term impact of warWhy community-building was key in Kyrgyzstan and how he applied cultural intelligence to diplomacyThe intersection of military leadership and entrepreneurshipNavigating Global Superpowers: Russia, China, and the U.S. (10:59 - 23:58)Blaine's direct experience being in the crosshairs of both Russian and Chinese interestsThe intelligence game: Psychological warfare, strategy, and negotiationStory: How Blaine “moved into” a Russian commander's head rent-freeThe role of soft power and economic influence in global conflictsThe Neocon Agenda and The Business of War (23:59 - 41:51)The hidden incentives behind war and the military-industrial complexWhy some people “never want the wars to stop”The shift from traditional power structures to a decentralized global economyThe economics of war vs. the economics of innovationThe Coming Economic Collapse and New Business Models (41:52 - 55:00)The “apocalyptic Passover” Blaine sees comingWhy the collapse of fiat currency is likely inevitableThe rise of decentralized finance (DeFi), crypto, and new trade structuresHow startup founders and entrepreneurs can navigate the transitionEntrepreneurship, Innovation, and Defense Tech (55:01 - 1:10:00)Blaine's work in hypersonics, advanced materials, and drone manufacturingWhy open-source defense technology is the futureThe role of AI, robotics, and quantum computing in reshaping industryHow startup founders can position themselves for the coming shiftThe Future of Communities and Collaboration (1:10:01 - 1:27:00)Why building local and regional innovation ecosystems is the way forwardThe importance of bonded and bridged communitiesHow cities can prepare for the unbundling of global economiesThe role of software and technology in creating resilient, decentralized systemsFinal Thoughts and Takeaways (1:27:01 - 1:50:03)Why Blaine is bullish on the future despite the challenges aheadLessons from history: The parallels between Rome, China, and the modern worldHow entrepreneurs can turn crisis into opportunityParting words: "If there's one thing we can all do, it's manage our little neighborhoods and add more beauty and value to the world."
USAF: MISSING IMAGINATION & WHAT IS TO BE DONE? GENERAL BLAINE HOLT, USAF (RET) 1927 JOHN CARTER ON MARS.
PREVIEW: USAF: General Blaine Holt, USAF (ret.) notes that the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, was one of two F-16 pilots defending Washington on 9/11. More later. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/hes-real-general-how-trump-chose-dan-caine-be-top-us-military-officer-2025-02-22/ North Korean Mig-15 pilot
-Rob is Live at CPAC again today and is joined by multiple guests on set including Gen. Blaine Holt and Mike Davis of the Article III Project with their thoughts on the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI Director. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! PROSPER WELLNESS – Joint Restore: Delicious gummies that radically reduce pain and inflammation in your joints FAST. Visit http://JointRestore2.com right now and use promo code ROB to get 20% off. To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rich discusses President Trump's comments on the war in Ukraine, including his labeling of President Zelensky as "a dictator," with USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt. Next, we meet Nick Vujicic, a faith-based motivational speaker and co-founder of ProLifeFinTech. He shares his personal story of overcoming adversity and tells how he was de-banked due to his conservative views. Plus, a look at DOGE Dividends with Dennis Kneale, host of the podcast "What's Bugging Me" and author of the new book "The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Central America... 1911 SALVADOR CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-9:15 StateThinking: Rubio to Central America. @MaryKissel, Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State, Executive VP Stephens Inc. 9:15-9:30 StateThinking: PANAMA: PRC influence peddling. @MaryKissel 9:30-9:45 SUDAN: ISIS grows in Africa. Caleb Weiss, Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 SUDAN: Ukraine GRU vs Afrika Corps. Caleb Weiss, Bill Roggio, FDD SECOND HOUR 10-10:15 PRC: Suspect Theft. Blaine Holt, retired Air Force general, former deputy military representative to NATO, @GordonGChang 10:15-10:30 IRON DOME: What is to be done? Rebecca Grant, vice president of the Lexington Institute, @GordonGChang 10:30-10:45 PRC: BULLYING in the South China Sea. James Fanell, co-author of "Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure" 10:45-11:00 PRC: What is the Trump Administration plan? @GordonGChang THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 France: Daffodils and Clement Skies. Simon Constable, Occitanie 11:15-11:30 UK: Starmer compared to Trump. Simon Constable, Occitanie 11:30-11:45 SPACEX: Starlink and iPhones. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com 11:45-12:00 APOPHIS: Osiris-Apex bound for 2029 flyby. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com FOURTH HOUR 12-12:15 NewWorldReport: DEPORTATIONS BEGIN. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis 12:15-12:30 NewWorldReport: Rubio to Central America. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis 12:30-12:45 NewWorldReport: Panama and Venezuela. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis 12:45-1:00 am NewWorldReport: Argentina grows unexpectedly. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis
#PRC: Suspect Theft. Blaine Holt, retired Air Force general who served as deputy military representative to NATO, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/01/27/warning-deepseek-is-a-chinese-security-nightmare-come-true/ 1930
PREVIEW - PRC: DEEPSEEK: IP: Colleague General Blaine Holt, USAF (ret), comments on the PRC's IP theft and general espionage directed at the Air Force and more broadly, including unanswered questions about DeepSeek claims. More details later. 1918
#DRONES; PRC predation exposed. General Blaine Holt USAF (ret). @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 1900
"PREVIEW: PRC: WARPLANES: Colleague General Blaine Holt, USAF (ret.), reports that PRC warplanes use inferior engines requiring frequent maintenance between flights. More later." 1909 Graf Zeppelin
-American Spectator columnist Jeffrey Lord joins Rob to talk about how the world will change next week. -On the Newsmax hotline: Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt joins the show to discuss the mismanagement of California and Democrat rats jumping ship. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett, available at http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DRONES; China, Iran, suspects. Blaine Holt, retired Air Force general who served as deputy military representative to NATO, on the latest on the drones June 1951
PREVIEW: DRONES: Former U.S. Air Force General Blaine Holt analyzes the potential source of UAV activity reported across multiple states. More tonight. 1953
#USAF: Over Syria: General Blaine Holt, USAF (ret): what about Syria: @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 1870 Damascus
Preview: Syria: Colleague General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.), comments on the difficulty of working with Turkey in NATO -- and how Turkey's involvement in Syria is most challenging. More later. Brussels NATO HQ