Podcasts about Chaffetz

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization. David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Inner Asian history. His 1981 book, several times republished, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned praise from Owen Lattimore, the then doyen of Inner Asian studies in America and the UK. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and has written for the South China Morning Post and the Nikkei Asian Review. His most recent book, Three Asian Divas, describes the important role of elite women entertainers in the transmission of traditional Asian culture. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

In this episode, Lisa interviews former House Oversight Chairman & FOX News Contributor Jason Chaffetz about newly declassified documents from the Trump-Russia investigation. They discuss evidence suggesting Hillary Clinton’s campaign orchestrated the Steele Dossier to damage Donald Trump, with alleged involvement from top Obama officials. Chaffetz criticizes the FBI’s misuse of FISA warrants and the lack of accountability for intelligence officials. The conversation also covers media bias, the Benghazi email scandal, and ongoing investigations. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday. Purchase Jason's NEW Book - They're Coming for You: How Deep State Spies, NGOs, and Woke Corporations Plan to Push You Out of the EconomySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization. David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Inner Asian history. His 1981 book, several times republished, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned praise from Owen Lattimore, the then doyen of Inner Asian studies in America and the UK. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and has written for the South China Morning Post and the Nikkei Asian Review. His most recent book, Three Asian Divas, describes the important role of elite women entertainers in the transmission of traditional Asian culture. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. 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

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization. David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Inner Asian history. His 1981 book, several times republished, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned praise from Owen Lattimore, the then doyen of Inner Asian studies in America and the UK. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and has written for the South China Morning Post and the Nikkei Asian Review. His most recent book, Three Asian Divas, describes the important role of elite women entertainers in the transmission of traditional Asian culture. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization. David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Inner Asian history. His 1981 book, several times republished, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned praise from Owen Lattimore, the then doyen of Inner Asian studies in America and the UK. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and has written for the South China Morning Post and the Nikkei Asian Review. His most recent book, Three Asian Divas, describes the important role of elite women entertainers in the transmission of traditional Asian culture. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization. David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Inner Asian history. His 1981 book, several times republished, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned praise from Owen Lattimore, the then doyen of Inner Asian studies in America and the UK. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and has written for the South China Morning Post and the Nikkei Asian Review. His most recent book, Three Asian Divas, describes the important role of elite women entertainers in the transmission of traditional Asian culture. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization. David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Inner Asian history. His 1981 book, several times republished, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned praise from Owen Lattimore, the then doyen of Inner Asian studies in America and the UK. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and has written for the South China Morning Post and the Nikkei Asian Review. His most recent book, Three Asian Divas, describes the important role of elite women entertainers in the transmission of traditional Asian culture. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization. David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Inner Asian history. His 1981 book, several times republished, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned praise from Owen Lattimore, the then doyen of Inner Asian studies in America and the UK. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and has written for the South China Morning Post and the Nikkei Asian Review. His most recent book, Three Asian Divas, describes the important role of elite women entertainers in the transmission of traditional Asian culture. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization. David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Inner Asian history. His 1981 book, several times republished, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned praise from Owen Lattimore, the then doyen of Inner Asian studies in America and the UK. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and has written for the South China Morning Post and the Nikkei Asian Review. His most recent book, Three Asian Divas, describes the important role of elite women entertainers in the transmission of traditional Asian culture. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/animal-studies

David Chaffetz, author of the recent and truly outstanding book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires, joins Tides to talk about the long and intertwined history of horses and people in Central Asia and beyond. The trade in horses, not silks and spices, was the true connective tissue joining together the ancient and medieval worlds.Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It's all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. https://bit.ly/PWtPoDListen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistoryBe the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Newt talks with Jason Chaffetz, former Congressman from Utah and Fox News contributor, about his new book, “They’re Coming For You: How Deep State Spies, NGOs, and Woke Corporations Plan to Push You Out of the Economy.” They discuss the pervasive influence of unelected institutions in American politics. Chaffetz reveals how Democrats are leveraging academia, corporations, and the healthcare system to maintain political control, bypassing traditional government structures. Their conversation highlights the dangers of data collection and privacy violations by both government and private entities, emphasizing the need for legislative action to protect civil liberties. Chaffetz advocates for decentralizing federal agencies to better represent diverse American interests and calls for transparency in data usage. He underscores the urgency of addressing these issues to safeguard democracy and individual freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jason Chaffetz discusses his book 'They're Coming for You,' which explores the alarming extent of data collection by the government and corporations. He highlights the dangers of losing privacy and the implications of data brokerage, especially for future generations. Chaffetz emphasizes the need for awareness and action to protect personal data and the importance of community connections in a digital age. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. Buy Jason's NEW Book HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa interviews former Congressman & FOX News analyst, Jason Chaffetz about his new book, "They're Coming for You." The discussion exposes how government agencies, NGOs, and corporations allegedly collude to suppress conservative voices and erode individual freedoms through surveillance and data collection. Chaffetz highlights concerning trends in voter registration efforts, the political weaponization of federal agencies, and the growing threat of technology-driven privacy violations. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday. Buy Jason's NEW Book HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Chaffetz, Fox News Contributor, former House Oversight Committee Chairman, and author of the brand-new book They're Coming For You: How Deep State Spies, NGOs, and Woke Corporations Plan to Push You Out of the Economy, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the Senate's passage of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and the razor-thin margins now facing the House. Chaffetz and Benson explained why passing nothing would lead to devastating tax hikes for Americans, and how the president's pressure helped push the vote across the finish line. He also touched on the growing tiff between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and discussed his new book's warning about the growing war over data and how it's being weaponized to sideline conservatives. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast, we explore the role of the horse in Chinese culture with author David Chaffetz, whose new book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders traces the sweeping impact of horse domestication across world civilizations. Chaffetz explains how equestrian cultures not only transformed warfare and mobility in China, but also reshaped the very boundaries of empire and cultural identity. Our conversation follows China's long and complex relationship with the horse, from defending against nomadic cavalry along the northern frontier to importing prized horses through Silk Road diplomacy. Chaffetz recounts the challenges faced by Chinese dynasties in breeding horses to match the superior mounts of Mongol raiders. We also explore the echoes of China's horse culture preserved in relics, from paintings and artifacts to the horse statues unearthed among the Terracotta Warriors.

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Today we're joined by David Chaffetz to discuss his new book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires. In it we discuss the relevance of this most important of animals and how it shaped the history of Iran and the world. Links for the book can be found at https://raiders-rulers-and-traders.com/   Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/  

In order to become rich, powerful, and prestigious in the pre-modern world, nothing mattered more than horses. They were the fundamental unit of warfare, enabling cavalry charges, and logistical support. They facilitated the creation of the Silk Road (which could arguably be called the “Horse Road”) since China largely built it to enable the purchase of millions of horses to fight its nomadic neighbors to the north. The term "caballero," meaning a gentleman or knight in Spanish, derived from the Latin "caballus" (horse), reflecting how wealth, status, and the skilled ability to ride a horse defined chivalric ideals in medieval society. From the windswept Eurasian steppe to the royal stables of Persia and the warpaths of Genghis Khan, today’s guest, David Chaffetz, author of Raiders, Rulers, and Traders traces the story of how horses changed the world—not just in warfare, but in statecraft, commerce, and culture. Chaffetz makes the case that the so-called “Silk Road” might more accurately be remembered as the Horse Road. Horse-driven mobility shaped empires from Assyria and the Achaemenids to the Mughals and the Soviets. Just as we rely on the Internet today, ancient societies depended on the horse as a transformative technology that shaped everything from warfare to governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Chaffetz, Fox News Contributor, former Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, and author of Puppeteers: The People Who Control the People Who Control America, joined The Guy Benson Show today to unpack conservative concerns over reports that President Trump might raise taxes on certain income brackets, something that could alarm the markets and fellow conservatives. Chaffetz also weighed in on Trump's major new trade deal with the United Kingdom, which eases international tensions caused by the administration's aggressive tariff strategy. Finally, Chaffetz speculated about what Trump's teased "huge" announcement ahead of his Middle East visit could entail, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Donald Trump find a way to run for a third term? Former congressman Jason Chaffetz joins Two Angry Men to break down the legal, political, and constitutional roadblocks—plus the surprising ways Trump could try to stay in power. Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos press Chaffetz on the wild possibilities and what it could mean for 2028. Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Donald Trump find a way to run for a third term? Former congressman Jason Chaffetz joins Two Angry Men to break down the legal, political, and constitutional roadblocks—plus the surprising ways Trump could try to stay in power. Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos press Chaffetz on the wild possibilities and what it could mean for 2028. Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Chaffetz, Fox News Contributor, former House Oversight Committee Chairman, and author of PUPPETEERS: THE PEOPLE WHO CONTROL THE PEOPLE WHO CONTROL AMERICA, joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss Biden's main failures as president, and the pair discuss how the world is less safe and why Americans ultimately decided that they are not better off than they were four years ago. Chaffetz also weighed in on Trump's incoming cabinet and executive branch picks, as the potential roadblocks may rise during confirmation hearings this week. Finally, Guy and Chaffetz discussed the reckless leadership of California Democrats, whose negligence contributes to tragedies like the ongoing LA wildfires. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Chaffetz, Fox News contributor, former House Oversight Committee Chairman, and author of Puppeteers: The People Who Control the People Who Control America, joined The Guy Benson Show to weigh in on President Biden's decision to pardon Hunter and the financial gains the Biden family allegedly made from Hunter's actions. Chaffetz critiques how the Biden's now have no consequences for their alleged crimes while keeping all of the spoils. Chaffetz also argued that it's now up to Democrats to avoid politicizing this issue as many Republicans work to make sure this scheme does not go unnoticed. and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reading David Chaffetz's newest book, you'd think that the horse–not oil–has been humanity's most important strategic commodity. As David writes in his book Raiders, Rulers and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires (Norton, 2024), societies in Central Asia grew powerful on the backs of strong herds of horses, giving them a military and an economic advantage against their horse-less neighbors. Persia, India and China all burned cash trying to sustain their own herds of horses–-with little success. And it all starts from humble beginnings: Horses domesticated for their milk, too small for anyone but children to ride. David Chaffetz, regular Asian Review of Books contributor, member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, and author of A Journey through Afghanistan and Three Asian Divas, has traveled extensively in Asia for more than forty years. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Raiders, Rulers and Traders. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

After reading David Chaffetz's newest book, you'd think that the horse–not oil–has been humanity's most important strategic commodity. As David writes in his book Raiders, Rulers and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires (Norton, 2024), societies in Central Asia grew powerful on the backs of strong herds of horses, giving them a military and an economic advantage against their horse-less neighbors. Persia, India and China all burned cash trying to sustain their own herds of horses–-with little success. And it all starts from humble beginnings: Horses domesticated for their milk, too small for anyone but children to ride. David Chaffetz, regular Asian Review of Books contributor, member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, and author of A Journey through Afghanistan and Three Asian Divas, has traveled extensively in Asia for more than forty years. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Raiders, Rulers and Traders. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

After reading David Chaffetz's newest book, you'd think that the horse–not oil–has been humanity's most important strategic commodity. As David writes in his book Raiders, Rulers and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires (Norton, 2024), societies in Central Asia grew powerful on the backs of strong herds of horses, giving them a military and an economic advantage against their horse-less neighbors. Persia, India and China all burned cash trying to sustain their own herds of horses–-with little success. And it all starts from humble beginnings: Horses domesticated for their milk, too small for anyone but children to ride. David Chaffetz, regular Asian Review of Books contributor, member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, and author of A Journey through Afghanistan and Three Asian Divas, has traveled extensively in Asia for more than forty years. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Raiders, Rulers and Traders. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reading David Chaffetz's newest book, you'd think that the horse–not oil–has been humanity's most important strategic commodity. As David writes in his book Raiders, Rulers and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires (Norton, 2024), societies in Central Asia grew powerful on the backs of strong herds of horses, giving them a military and an economic advantage against their horse-less neighbors. Persia, India and China all burned cash trying to sustain their own herds of horses–-with little success. And it all starts from humble beginnings: Horses domesticated for their milk, too small for anyone but children to ride. David Chaffetz, regular Asian Review of Books contributor, member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, and author of A Journey through Afghanistan and Three Asian Divas, has traveled extensively in Asia for more than forty years. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Raiders, Rulers and Traders. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reading David Chaffetz's newest book, you'd think that the horse–not oil–has been humanity's most important strategic commodity. As David writes in his book Raiders, Rulers and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires (Norton, 2024), societies in Central Asia grew powerful on the backs of strong herds of horses, giving them a military and an economic advantage against their horse-less neighbors. Persia, India and China all burned cash trying to sustain their own herds of horses–-with little success. And it all starts from humble beginnings: Horses domesticated for their milk, too small for anyone but children to ride. David Chaffetz, regular Asian Review of Books contributor, member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, and author of A Journey through Afghanistan and Three Asian Divas, has traveled extensively in Asia for more than forty years. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Raiders, Rulers and Traders. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reading David Chaffetz's newest book, you'd think that the horse–not oil–has been humanity's most important strategic commodity. As David writes in his book Raiders, Rulers and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires (Norton, 2024), societies in Central Asia grew powerful on the backs of strong herds of horses, giving them a military and an economic advantage against their horse-less neighbors. Persia, India and China all burned cash trying to sustain their own herds of horses–-with little success. And it all starts from humble beginnings: Horses domesticated for their milk, too small for anyone but children to ride. David Chaffetz, regular Asian Review of Books contributor, member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, and author of A Journey through Afghanistan and Three Asian Divas, has traveled extensively in Asia for more than forty years. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Raiders, Rulers and Traders. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

It has been six weeks since the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the American public's questions about the nature of the attack and the security failings that led to Trump's brush with death largely go unanswered. Jason Chaffetz, a Fox News contributor and former Utah Congressman who once chaired the House Oversight Committee, joined The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the apparent security failures and ongoing investigations into what transpired in Butler on July 13. “I thought the extraction was very slow. I thought it was fairly pathetic,” Chaffetz told The Daily Signal. “It's been illuminated more now that even though he was the Republican nominee, even though he was the former president, he wasn't getting the full protective detail that a sitting president would get. And I have a problem with that.” Chaffetz believes the failures are structural. Poor recruitment and training, as well as heavy workloads create a perfect storm for the kinds of security lapses witnessed on July 13 in Butler, Chaffetz suggested. These problems have long plagued the Secret Service. When Chaffetz chaired the House Oversight Committee, he conducted the largest investigation into the Secret Service's operations in American history. The investigation resulted in a more than 400 page report titled, “United States Secret Service: An Agency in Crisis.” The former Utah Congressman remains “skeptical” that the current investigations in Congress will yield the policy changes necessary to improve the Secret Service without Congress using the power of the purse to “hold them accountable.” Enjoy the show!

Jason Chaffetz, Fox News Contributor, Former House Oversight Committee Chairman, and author of the book "PUPPETEERS: THE PEOPLE WHO CONTROL THE PEOPLE WHO CONTROL AMERICA," joined the Guy Benson Show to discuss the conclusion of the RNC last night, marked by Trump's nomination acceptance speech. Chaffetz and Benson also reflected on the heartfelt speech by Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, portraying him as a kind grandfather. Guy and Jason discussed the Secret Service's failure that resulted in Trump being shot on Saturday. Additionally, Chaffetz and Benson compared the Republicans' unity around Trump with the Democrats' efforts to replace Biden as the nominee, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Guy Benson Show, we welcomed Jason Chaffetz, Fox News Contributor, Former House Oversight Committee Chairman, and author of the book PUPPETEERS: THE PEOPLE WHO CONTROL THE PEOPLE WHO CONTROL AMERICA, and Richard Fowler, Fox News Contributor and Host of the Richard Fowler Show. Richard and Jason joined the Guy Benson Show today and took part in our pre-CNN Presidential Debate panel. Guy interviewed both Chaffetz and Fowler and asked about their expectations for tonight's presidential debate. Fowler and Chaffetz also answered what strategies they think each candidate will take as they attempt to win the hearts and minds of the American people. Listen to the full panel below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Fox Across America, Guest Host Jason Chaffetz brought the goods and a ton of guests! Former AZ AG Mark Brnovich spoke about the crisis at the border. SC Congressman Russell Fry breaks down Bidenomics. Ignazcio Alvarez throws his hat in the ring to be Sheriff of Miami Dade County in Florida. Actor Kirk Cameron stops by to share is latest endeavor to stop Scholastic Books. Tom Homan wants President Trump back in the White House to secure the border. NC Congressman Greg Murphy tells us he is voting in favor of expulsion for Rep Santos. PLUS Florida AG Ashley Moody is back on the show to discuss kids and social media.   [00:00:00] Hunter Biden to Testify [00:13:00] Mark Brnovich [00:20:19] SC Congressman Russell Fry [00:49:45] Ignacio Alvarez [00:57:30] Actor Kirk Cameron [01:17:21] Tom Homan [01:27:20] NC Congressman Greg Murphy [01:42:05] Florida AG Ashley Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Monday in America, time for The World’s Greatest Political Podcast: THE LEFT SHOW! This week, J.M. Bell and Tiffany talk about Gym Jordan, Madge, and a tickle fight in the GOP caucus. Chaffetz is clown, Jon Stewart is out, and Putin, Powell and Trump. #620 The World’s Greatest Political Podcast – The LEFT Show  […]

Annie welcomes Jason Chaffetz to the show to get his reaction to the Whistleblower Testimony that took place on Capitol Hill yesterday. Chaffetz dives into government weaponization, two-tier justice systems, and of course Trump Derangement syndrome.

Best of Hannity: Jason Chaffetz, bestselling author, Former Congressman from Utah and former chairman of the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform author of the new book, THE PUPPETEERS, The People Who Control The People Who Control America. Chaffetz was one of the people who was able to question Comey about his inability to prosecute Hillary Clinton. His testimony is still as shocking today as it was when he answered Chaffetz, under oath, before Congress.  Plus,  Joe Tacopina, Trump's trial lawyer in the E.Jean Carroll case and Alvin Bragg claims and ridiculous indictments, is here to give us the latest on those cases and his opinion on Jack Smith's efforts to federal indict the 45th President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Chaffetz, bestselling author, Former Congressman from Utah and former chairman of the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform author of the new book, THE PUPPETEERS, The People Who Control The People Who Control America. Chaffetz was one of the people who was able to question Comey about his inability to prosecute Hillary Clinton. His testimony is still as shocking today as it was when he answered Chaffetz, under oath, before Congress. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

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Former Chair of the House Oversight Committee Jason Chaffetz knows a lot about conducting political investigations and how Washington works. So when the former Republican Utah congressman recently joined the Rundown, host Dave Anthony had to get his take on the Hunter Biden investigation and why the Republicans are unhappy with how the FBI has been handling the probe in to the President's son. Chaffetz explained why he's troubled by the allegations being made against Hunter and the Biden family, including the President. The FOX News Contributor also agreed with current Republicans in the House who feel the FBI has been slow walking their inquiry. The host of the "Jason in the House" podcast discussed the importance of more transparency in Washington, and the topics he touches on in his new book, "The Puppeteers," including why he thinks unelected Washington bureaucrats have too much power and are not serving the will of the people. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire unedited interview with Jason Chaffetz and hear more about his concerns with Washington, why its failing voters, and how he thinks it we can fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Chair of the House Oversight Committee Jason Chaffetz knows a lot about conducting political investigations and how Washington works. So when the former Republican Utah congressman recently joined the Rundown, host Dave Anthony had to get his take on the Hunter Biden investigation and why the Republicans are unhappy with how the FBI has been handling the probe in to the President's son. Chaffetz explained why he's troubled by the allegations being made against Hunter and the Biden family, including the President. The FOX News Contributor also agreed with current Republicans in the House who feel the FBI has been slow walking their inquiry. The host of the "Jason in the House" podcast discussed the importance of more transparency in Washington, and the topics he touches on in his new book, "The Puppeteers," including why he thinks unelected Washington bureaucrats have too much power and are not serving the will of the people. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire unedited interview with Jason Chaffetz and hear more about his concerns with Washington, why its failing voters, and how he thinks it we can fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Chair of the House Oversight Committee Jason Chaffetz knows a lot about conducting political investigations and how Washington works. So when the former Republican Utah congressman recently joined the Rundown, host Dave Anthony had to get his take on the Hunter Biden investigation and why the Republicans are unhappy with how the FBI has been handling the probe in to the President's son. Chaffetz explained why he's troubled by the allegations being made against Hunter and the Biden family, including the President. The FOX News Contributor also agreed with current Republicans in the House who feel the FBI has been slow walking their inquiry. The host of the "Jason in the House" podcast discussed the importance of more transparency in Washington, and the topics he touches on in his new book, "The Puppeteers," including why he thinks unelected Washington bureaucrats have too much power and are not serving the will of the people. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire unedited interview with Jason Chaffetz and hear more about his concerns with Washington, why its failing voters, and how he thinks it we can fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the time they enter school, Americans are told that their elected Congress passes laws, which go to their elected President's desk for approval. Missing from that equation is the administrative state: a mass of dark money groups and powerful career bureaucrats which have tightened their grip over our country, our finances, and our future. Former Utah congressman and Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz is the latest guest on The Kevin Roberts Show, here to talk about his new and thought-provoking book: The Puppeteers: The People Who Control The People Who Control America.Chaffetz also breaks down the complex world of the administrative state and how it takes control away from the American people, and places it in the hands of self-interested, unelected tyrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie speaks with Fox News Contributor, Jason Chaffetz on the show to discuss the weaponization of governmental power. Annie and Chaffetz first discuss working in the news cycle and how mainstream media put certain narratives out to create division within the American people. Chaffetz then discusses his new book, “Puppeteers”.  © 2023 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Here's a patchwork quilt of talk radio interviews from this morning's show (including my live broadcast from Fashion Cleaners): A rep from the Media Research Center on the latest ways conservatives are being targeted by the government, former Congressman Jason Chaffetz talking about "The Puppeteers," presidential candidate Ryan Binkley defending his longshot campaign, and Fashion Cleaners owner Kermit Engh putting up with my inane questions about his life's work.

Jason Chaffetz Exposes Biden's Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Hidden Slush Funds Used to Keep Partisan Priorities Funded, Side Stepping Constitutional Checks and Balances and Subverting Election Results Jason Chaffetz: “Voting is no longer enough. Our fight has changed. The battle IS winnable, but only if we understand how to fight it. Campaigning harder during election season is not enough to beat this back. I explain how we can fight back and win”  In his new book, The Puppeteers, Chaffetz exposes the unelected power brokers who pull the strings, set the agendas, create the incentives, and write the rules. The goal? To put American government on autopilot and prevent election results from threatening the left's agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Utah Congressman and Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Jason Chaffetz exposes in his new book, “The Puppeteers: The People Who Control The People Who Control America,” the tricks the Left uses to ensure that even when not in power, their agenda is consistently funded through the use of unelected power brokers, while circumventing constitutional checks and balances. Chaffetz says that this is in effort to put the American government on autopilot and prevent elections results from threatening the Left's agenda. The book outlines that this is accomplished through many individuals pensions are paying for the Left's climate agenda unknowingly, federal agencies use of discrimination to keep slush funds full and redirect funds to left-wing activists, secret federal ballot harvesting operations, and partisan unions are undermining local school boards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Chaffetz joins Annie and the two discuss Tim Scott's announcement that he is running for President.  Chaffetz quips that all of his friends are running for POTUS and that makes him feel like an underachiever.  The former Representative also shares his insight on the negotiations surrounding the debt ceiling and makes a bold prediction.   © 2023 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Annie welcomes Jason Chaffetz, Fox News Contributor, and former Congressmen, to the show to discuss the direction of congress. Annie asks Chaffetz what Republicans should do to benefit themselves in a politically divided house. Chaffetz then discusses the quest for a new Republican leader in the house and what the Republican party needs to focus on moving forward.   © 2022 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Former congressman Jason Chaffetz joins Peter and Eric to talk about what might happen next year if Republicans take over the House of Representatives. Chaffetz, a Republican from Utah, was the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, which investigates what the executive branch does with the money Congress appropriates. And if the GOP takes over control of the House, as most observers expect, offers a sneak peek of what House Republicans might do with control of that committee. It will all come down to what insider's call the “rules package.”

On this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Stock Act and the influx of crime in major cities. Then Jason brings on the stupid, highlighting a booking email mishap at the hands of an MSNBC staffer, and an Oregon man's fraudulent appeal to receive federal COVID-19 relief funds. Later, Jason sits down with his daughter, Ellis Chaffetz Brown to discuss how her husband's Spinal Cord Injury transformed the trajectory of their lives. Ellis shares her story of faith and unconditional love. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices