Podcasts about Iraq War

In this episode, Sathiya sits down with renowned neurosurgeon, author, and speaker Dr. Lee Warren to explore the intersection of neuroscience, faith, trauma, and transformation. Drawing from his experiences as a combat neurosurgeon during the Iraq War, surviving PTSD, and grieving the loss of his 19-year-old son, Mitch, Dr. Warren shares how those painful seasons led him to discover the powerful connection between intentional thinking, faith, and neuroplasticity. The conversation explores the difference between the mind and the brain, how thoughts shape the body and behavior, and why modern neuroscience increasingly supports biblical principles about renewing the mind. Sathiya and Dr. Warren also discuss addiction recovery, habit formation, resilience through suffering, the importance of community and brotherhood, and Dr. Warren's concept of “self-brain surgery” — the process of intentionally rewiring the brain through thought patterns, faith, and action. Throughout the episode, they reflect on scriptures including Romans 12, Philippians 4, Romans 5, and Psalm 103, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace hope, pursue healing, and recognize their God-given capacity for growth and transformation through adversity. SATHIYA'S RESOURCES: Free Recovery Book (The Last Relapse) Join the brotherhood (DeepClean Inner Circle) Live Training To Quit Porn For Good   LEE WARREN'S RESOURCES: Lee's book: The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery Lee's website: https://wleewarrenmd.com/ Timestamps: 01:18 – Dr. Lee Warren shares his background as a combat neurosurgeon 02:09 – Serving in Iraq, PTSD, divorce, surviving war trauma, and loss of his son 04:11 – Wrestling with grief, faith, and questions about God 05:48 – The realities of performing brain surgery during war 07:57 – Feeling disconnected despite understanding the brain scientifically 08:59 – The humility required to confront personal struggles and trauma 11:42 – The MRI experiment that changed Dr. Warren's understanding of the mind and brain 14:57 – Discovering “self-brain surgery” and the power of intentional thinking 17:49 – Neuroplasticity and how thoughts physically reshape the brain 20:14 – Why transformation creates genuine hope 21:37 – The origins of “self-brain surgery” 22:38 – Science and faith: conflict or connection? 25:46 – Gratitude, anxiety, and what neuroscience reveals about Philippians 4 29:39 – How suffering produces endurance, character, and hope 32:52 – Dr. Warren's grandson overcoming dyslexia and building resilience 36:39 – Why suffering can become a pathway to growth 37:48 – Parenting, risk, and helping children build resilience 39:50 – Freedom from pornography and living with integrity 41:07 – What to do when you feel completely stuck 42:55 – The reticular activating system and how your brain filters reality 46:59 – Rewriting your internal story to create change 49:02 – Why seeking outside help is wisdom, not weakness 56:44 – Why suffering is the biggest challenge to faith for many people 57:58 – Circumstances versus emotional resilience 59:39 – Psalm 103 and God's promises in suffering 01:00:49 – Healing, dis-ease, and renewing the mind 01:02:15 – Finding hope and resilience through God's design 01:06:11 – How past suffering can prepare us for future challenges 01:07:26 – Community, brotherhood, and the neurological power of connection 01:10:22 – Quantum entanglement, relationships, and emotional influence 01:15:42 – Romans 8 and the importance of setting the mind on life and peace

David Aceron served in the United States Army from 2003 to 2012 as a combat engineer and counter-IED specialist, conducting deadly route clearance missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. His job was simple in theory, but brutal in reality: find the bombs before they found his convoy. As a Husky operator and combat engineer, David spent years hunting hidden IEDs, landmines, command-wire explosives, and roadside bombs designed to kill American soldiers.In this episode, David Aceron shares what it was really like to serve as an Army combat engineer during the Iraq War and Afghanistan War, including the moment he sat directly over an IED while watching the enemy try to detonate it.This conversation goes far beyond war stories.David talks about growing up in Southeast San Diego, joining the Army after 9/11, becoming a 12 Bravo combat engineer, deploying with 10th Mountain, surviving route clearance missions, and the psychological toll of spending every day looking for bombs.He also opens up about the moments most people never hear about: the guilt, the anger, the moral injuries, the loss of innocence, and the terrifying point where hunting IEDs became an obsession.

Jocko Willink's story reads like an adventure novel that takes us from the serene landscapes of a small New England town into Navy SEAL training, the Iraq War battlegrounds, and a multifaceted civilian life of entrepreneurship and leadership consulting. “I always wanted to be a commando of some kind as soon as I realized that you could actually get paid to carry a machine gun,” he says.Joining the Navy out of high school and going through the notoriously demanding BUD/S training, Jocko spent most of the next two decades on active duty as a SEAL, platoon commander, and then a task unit commander in his final deployment. Jocko took on the role of the officer in charge of all of the advanced training for the West Coast SEAL teams. His discipline and extreme personal ownership defined him not just as a soldier but as a leader among leaders. Things are about to get real as I'm hunkered down in a small, dark bunker-style room blacked out with soundproofed walls. There's a spotlight overhead, like a scene from a movie when someone is being interrogated. I'm sitting at a table filled with an assortment of large machetes and hunting knives. This is Jocko's San Diego podcast studio nestled in Victory MMA and Fitness. We talked in depth about his origin story and keen ability to spot, start, and invest in great business opportunities.Support the show

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they react to Sen. Susan Collins clashing with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over the Iraq War, the attempted swatting of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham claiming Democrats don't need men's votes to win elections, and the unraveling of the Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall.First, Jim and Greg break down the comments of Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat challenger Graham Platner after Platner accused Collins of voting to send him to die in Iraq. They applaud Collins for clearly correcting the record and welcome a Wall Street Journal column from the Purple Heart recipient whom Platner said he wished had died during the war.Next, they condemn the latest threat targeting a U.S. Supreme Court justice after Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the target of an attempted swatting - sending police to a home under false pretenses. Thankfully, police quickly recognized the hoax before it escalated. Jim and Greg also reflect on how political violence and intimidation have continued to worsen since the attempted assassination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh four years ago.Then, they react to comments from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who told Democrats that if enough Democrat women vote, they won't need support from men to win elections. Jim and Greg consider what Lujan Grisham is really saying here and the massive media double standard that comes with it.Finally, they cringe as the majority of artists withdraw from an already lackluster lineup of Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall starting next month. Jim and Greg have some fun discussing some of the names that were on the schedule but note how this news is also a reflection of how divisive our nation is right now.Please visit out great sponsors:OneSkinFor a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code 3ML at https://oneskin.co/3MLPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they react to Sen. Susan Collins clashing with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over the Iraq War, the attempted swatting of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham claiming Democrats don't need men's votes to win elections, and the […]

Paul Thompson is the Founder and CEO of Brightline Painting, a Greenville, South Carolina-based company specializing in residential and commercial painting and drywall services across the Carolinas. Since launching the company in 2023, Paul has rapidly scaled Brightline Painting into a multimillion-dollar business through a combination of military discipline, financial expertise, and a technology-driven approach to home services. A Navy veteran who served during the Iraq War, he is also a former finance and venture capital professional. In this episode… Building a business in a traditional industry often comes down to seeing what others overlook. In home services, reliability, professionalism, and customer trust can become real differentiators when the market is fragmented and inconsistent. What happens when someone brings military structure, corporate finance experience, and a founder's persistence into a traditionally fragmented market?  Paul Thompson, a Navy veteran and former finance and venture capital professional, stepped away from traditional corporate paths in pursuit of greater independence and purpose. He highlights how his military discipline melded with analytical, white-collar experience to help him pivot into entrepreneurship with a sharper understanding of numbers, operations, and customer relationships. Paul prioritized tech-enabled operations, intentional marketing, and strong B2B relationships with key decision makers to stand out in a crowded market. Through grit, resourcefulness, and a hands-on approach in the field, he steadily expanded his reputation and client base, demonstrating how structured thinking paired with modern tools can accelerate growth in traditional industries. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Paul Thompson, Founder of Brightline Painting, about scaling a painting business through technology and relationships. Paul shares how he overcame imposter syndrome, built B2B relationships with decision makers, and used data-driven marketing to outcompete local and franchise rivals.

Author Tom Mowle sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson and describes his experience in the second Iraq war in "Chaos in the Green Zone"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP breaks down what real leadership looks like under pressure and why so many leaders lose the trust of their teams. This conversation focuses on accountability, discipline, mentorship, and the importance of maintaining high standards in leadership and team culture. JP explains how leadership is earned through consistency, ownership, and attention to detail—not titles or authority. The discussion explores how weak leadership damages organizations, why ego prevents growth, and how great leaders build trust by serving the people around them. The episode also dives into mentorship, developing younger leaders, and creating strong cultures where accountability and ownership become the standard. Through practical leadership lessons and real-world experience, JP shares how high-performing teams are built through trust, humility, and discipline. Topics include: Leadership and accountability Building high-performing teams Discipline and standards Mentorship and leader development Ownership and responsibility Team culture and trust Leadership under pressure Humility and coachability Whether you lead a business, a team, a family, or yourself, this episode delivers practical lessons on leadership, discipline, and building trust through action. Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00 – Intro & Opening Discussion 04:15 – What Leadership Really Means 09:42 – Why Details Matter 15:20 – Accountability and Ownership 22:05 – Building Trust Within Teams 29:10 – Leadership Under Pressure 36:45 – Developing Younger Leaders 43:30 – Ego and Coachability 50:15 – Building High Standards and Culture 57:40 – Final Leadership Takeaways

Republican senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, and Roger Wicker initially called the deal a disaster and a surrender before reversing course. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton, Mike Pompeo, and analysts from The Atlantic and The Bulwark all weighed in on what amounts to the worst U.S. strategic defeat since the Iraq War. Robert Kagan's piece in The Atlantic argued that Trump's endgame was surrender, and that Iran is using the ceasefire to lock in Strait of Hormuz control by forcing nations including South Korea, Turkey, and India to normalize diplomatic and economic ties with Tehran. Russia and China benefit most. Iran emerges stronger militarily and economically. Hamas and Hezbollah get refunded. Israel is left isolated. And the United States loses 20% of the world's energy supply to Iranian control. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

What happens when God sends you somewhere you never wanted to go?In this powerful clip from Episode 224 of The Hacka Podcast, Cortt Chavis opens up about serving in the Iraq War, surviving combat, and how that season completely transformed his relationship with God.Cortt shares how prayer stopped being “churchy” and became personal, how humility was formed through hardship, and the painful realization that he had become more in love with the calling than the God who called him.This is an honest and deeply moving conversation about obedience, suffering, calling, and spiritual growth.

Show Notes: Peter Schmidt talks about his senior year during the Iraq War, and how the news on the problem of jobless recovery led him to consider graduate school.  The Journey from Student to Dean Peter studied biomechanics at Cornell, focusing on the mathematics of biological systems and modeling clinical trials in orthopedics. He was admitted into  a fellowship program in New York at an orthopedic  hospital where he worked on total joint replacement.  His career path led him to neuroscience, where he led clinical research and worked for a nonprofit before becoming the vice dean of a medical school. He then moved on to running clinical trials and drug development.  A Focus on Parkinson's Disease Pete shares his interest in Parkinson's disease and explains that Parkinson's affects a tractable part of the brain, the basal ganglia, which is easier to model mathematically. He enjoys thinking about neuronal signaling and the microstructure of the brain, which helps in understanding the macro structure. Pete's PhD work involved modeling bone at the cellular level, and he applies similar thinking to the basal ganglia in Parkinson's disease. Research on Neurodegenerative Diseases Pete discusses the challenges in determining whether a question in neurodegenerative diseases is a question of science or engineering. He explains the historical focus on stem cells and extracellular proteins as solutions for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Pete emphasizes the need to understand the role of extracellular proteins and the importance of scientific inquiry. He mentions the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of prion diseases and the subsequent focus on characteristic proteins in neurodegenerative diseases, which led to initiatives focused on proteins.  The Brain's Micro and Macro Structures Pete discusses the current focus on extracellular proteins and the challenges in proving their role in diseases like Parkinson's. He mentions the drug Lecanemab for Alzheimer's, which slows the disease but does not reverse it. Pete predicts that future research will focus on intracellular proteins and the need to restore lost cells in the brain. He highlights the importance of understanding the microstructure to inform the macro structure of the brain. The Logistics of Running Clinical Trials Pete explains that success in clinical trials is more about logistics than science, with 90-95% of the work being logistical. He discusses the challenges of recruiting subjects and the importance of working with academic medical centers that have a high volume of patients. Pete emphasizes the need for fast-moving ethics boards and efficient contracting to ensure the success of clinical trials. Incentives for Physicians When asked about the incentives for physicians to participate in clinical trials, Pete explains that most physicians are driven by scientific interest rather than financial incentives. He mentions the importance of academic leaders who can influence the participation of residents and fellows in trials. Pete highlights the passion of physicians in diseases like Huntington's and cystic fibrosis, which drives their engagement in research. The Role of Pharma Companies in Clinical Trials Pete talks about his role at East Carolina University where he oversaw clinical care and research at the medical school. He discusses the changing role of pharma companies in running clinical trials. He explains that many drugs are now discovered in labs, leading to a shift in the need for pharma companies to own their data. Pete mentions the issue of trial fraud, where fake patients are used to inflate data, and the importance of tighter control over trial data. He shares his experience of rescuing a trial from fraudulent data and the challenges of identifying such issues. Life on the Family Farm The conversation turns to Pete's family life, and Pete shares that his youngest child recently went to college, and he inherited a family farm that has been in his wife's family for 200 years. He enjoys working with his hands, doing woodworking, and using a skid steer for various tasks on the farm. Pete describes his role as the farm handyman, fixing things and maintaining the farm equipment. Harvard Reflections Pete mentions taking a quantum mechanics course and a material science class with X-ray interferometry. He highlights the impact of a physics class on fits and tolerances, which taught him about the importance of clearance and interference fits. Pete also shares his experience taking a folklore course with his roommate, which was his only pass/fail course at Harvard.  Pete explains the concept of fits and tolerances in engineering. He discusses the importance of understanding whether a fit needs to be tight or loose and planning accordingly. Pete uses examples from finance to illustrate the principle of having a cushion in budgeting. He emphasizes the need to know the target fit (tight or loose) to optimize engineering and design solutions. This episode on The 92 Report:https://92report.com/podcast/168-peter-schmidt-from-math-to-neuroscience/ Timestamps: 02:40: A focus on Parkinson's Disease  05:10: Challenges in Neurodegenerative Disease Research 09:50: The Role of Extracellular Proteins and Future Directions  17:34: Running Clinical Trials and Logistics  27:58: Incentives for Physicians to Participate in Clinical Trials  32:16: Pharma Companies and Clinical Trial Data  38:53: Personal Life and Farming  42:30: Reflections on Harvard Courses 46:23: Fits and Tolerances in Engineering  Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pnschmidt https://www.instagram.com/pnschmidt  

Newt talks with historian Laurence Jurdem about his new book, “41: George H. W. Bush and the End of the American Establishment.” They discuss Bush’s upbringing in a patrician, duty-bound family culture shaped by his parents and elite institutions such as Phillips Academy and Yale. Bush’s wartime service as the youngest U.S. Navy fighter pilot in World War II, and other formative experiences deepened his sense of mission and sacrifice. Bush’s decision to reject a conventional Connecticut finance career and instead pursue a career in the West Texas oil industry was motivated by a desire for risk, independence and a desire for entrepreneurial achievement. They discuss Bush’s political evolution from an ambitious Senate candidate to President. In assessing Bush’s legacy, Jurdem contends that Bush represents the culmination and “end of the American establishment”: a multi-generational elite of highly experienced, institutionally loyal leaders whose credibility was later undermined by events such as the financial crisis and the Iraq War under subsequent administrations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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JP Dinnell talks about the recent MMA fights on Netflix and how combat sports taught him some of the greatest leadership lessons he's had.  Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:56 Fight Commentary and Recent Events 06:03 Reflections on Fight Camps and Training 09:04 Sparring with Professionals and Skill Disparity 17:48 The Journey of Intentional Training 20:03 Community and Support in Endurance Sports 23:51 The Importance of Intentionality in Leadership 26:20 Jiu Jitsu: A Reflection of Life 30:29 Teamwork and Personal Growth in Jiu Jitsu 34:15 The Power of Showing Up for Each Other

Content warning: This conversation includes some graphic descriptions of violence and sexual violence. David French, New York Times columnist, Iraq War veteran, and constitutional lawyer, joins Scott to explain why he believes the Iran strikes violated the Constitution — and why that's not a technicality. They discuss what just war doctrine actually requires, why democracies that skip the constitutional process lose wars, and why the Pope's standoff with Trump is more consequential than it sounds. Want to listen to this and other episodes ad-free? You can, if you subscribe at profgmedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Day talks to the bestselling author Ann Coulter about Rep. Thomas Massie's loss in his House primary, Coulter's new article on why she's "Never Rubio," her opposition to the Iran War and support for the Iraq War, birthright citizenship, and America's demographic transformation. Recorded May 20, 2026.

Griff Jenkins joins ahead of the Indy 500 broadcast from Turn 1, previewing race-day coverage, driver storylines, and the intensity of racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including past interviews with racing legends and the challenges facing top contenders. The conversation shifts into a broader Memorial Day reflection, with Jenkins emphasizing the importance of remembering fallen service members while still enjoying the holiday weekend, and sharing a personal story from his time covering the Iraq War involving a helicopter mission tied to early casualties. He and the hosts discuss honoring military service, highlighting Fox colleague Joey Jones' reenlistment in the Marine Corps Reserve as an example of continued commitment to service. Jenkins closes with a challenge for listeners to learn the story of a fallen hero and take time during Memorial Day weekend to actively remember the sacrifice behind the holiday. Hashtags: #Indy500 #GriffJenkins #MemorialDay #MilitaryService #FoxNews #USMarines #Veterans #HonorTheFallen #FoxAndFriends

Dr Lee Warren is a practising neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, and author who specialises in the intersection of neuroscience, the mind and faith. Dr Warren advocates "Self-Brain Surgery", a method using our own cognitive awareness to change our mental habits, to heal from trauma, and improve the quality of our lives. Dr Warren shares the story of losing his son to a murder, the moment his world was forever changed. With true lived experience, Dr Warren explains the possibilities that exist for us to make structural changes to our own brain, so it's healthier and less prone to depression, anxiety, grief, worry, and other issues that make us unhappy and keep us stuck. LINKS   Dr Lee Warren's website https://wleewarrenmd.com  ​ Book on Amazon The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Fath to Radically Transform Your Life The Mojo Sessions website www.themojosessions.com   The Mojo Sessions on Patreon www.patreon.com/TheMojoSessions Full transcripts of the show (plus time codes) are available on Patreon.   The Mojo Sessions on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheMojoSessions   Gary on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bertwistle   Gary on Twitter www.twitter.com/GaryBertwistle   The Mojo Sessions on Instagram www.instagram.com/themojosessions   If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Happy listening!   © 2026 Gary Bertwistle. All Rights Reserved.

This week on Holly Randall Unfiltered, Holly sits down with the captivating Ava Amira for one of the most unexpected origin stories in the industry. Born in Baghdad and raised across four countries, Ava opens up about escaping war, rebuilding her life across continents, and how those experiences shaped the fiercely independent woman she is today.Before entering the adult industry, Ava worked as an international flight attendant, traveling the world while quietly rebuilding herself after a painful breakup and five-year engagement. She shares the deeply personal story of moving to Costa Rica for love, questioning her sexuality during what she calls her “asexual phase,” and realizing she wasn't broken, she was simply with the wrong person.Ava also pulls back the curtain on how she strategically entered the adult business, treating it like a career from day one. From studying the industry and connecting with veteran performers and agents to landing scenes with some of the biggest names in the business, Ava explains why preparation became her biggest advantage.The conversation gets candid as Ava talks relationships, dating, personal boundaries, staying single while building her career, and the mindset that keeps her focused in an industry built on distraction.Raw, funny, and surprisingly vulnerable, this episode is an honest look at reinvention, ambition, and knowing exactly what you want out of life.Huge thanks to SC World for sponsoring this episode.YouTube: @scworld.officialInstagram: @scworld.officialFollow Holly Randall: HollyLinks.comSubscribe for more exclusive interviews, bonus episodes, and behind-the-scenes content:Patreon.com/HollyRandallUnfilteredBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/holly-randall-unfiltered--6630320/support.

In this episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, host Rob Morris takes a deep dive into Iraq, the legacy of Western intervention, and the fragile political reality facing the country today. From the aftermath of the Iraq War to the growing influence of regional powers like Iran and the United States, the conversation explores how decades of conflict, foreign policy decisions, and geopolitical pressure have shaped modern Iraq.Rob discusses the human cost of war, the long-term consequences of regime change, corruption, instability, and the difficult position Iraq now finds itself in between competing global interests. The episode also examines media narratives, accountability, and what freedom and sovereignty really mean in the modern Middle East.A candid and thought-provoking discussion on one of the most consequential geopolitical stories of the 21st century.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

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JP Dinnell answers rapid fire questions from listeners and tells some of his favorite stories from the SEAL Teams.  Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

As director of Keyhole, Dave Lorenzini delivered the 3D Earth zooms that ran on CNN during the 2003 Iraq War — netting five million users in a month. Sergey Brin was one of them. Google bought the company and poured in billions to build, fuel, and serve maps. As Google Earth, it forever changed how we relate to space.From there: pioneering work on Google Glass, AR platforms, and running an immersive XR lab in Europe for Draw & Code exploring the future of spaces, places, and faces. Today Dave directs Quantum Studio, building World Agent and 4D ID — the "DNS for real space," an addressing layer where every place, object, and moment gets a name AI systems can agree on. His thesis: the next decade of AI won't run on better maps. AI needs an operating system for reality. Not a map. Not a database. A living, queryable foundation where every place on Earth answers for itself.AI XR News: The OpenAI vs. Musk trial continued with damaging testimony from Mira Murati and Greg Brockman. Anthropic struck an unholy alliance with xAI's Colossus compute. GameStop bid for eBay. Colin Angle is back with Familiar, an AI robot pet. Coinbase cut staff. Ask.com finally died. VRChat hit 100,000 concurrent daily users in Japan.Key Moments:[00:03:34] AWE Long Beach in 30 days: Dave on the board, Snap glasses expected, 400 speakers and 250 exhibitors[00:20:10] 30 AI glasses coming: why the near future belongs to audio-first, AI-powered smart glasses[00:25:34] Keyhole origin story: satellite imagery, $25K/sq mile, Sergey Brin, and a $500M/year acquisition[00:37:30] Google Glass, Luxottica, and why Google blinked when it could have been 10 years ahead of Meta[00:40:00] XR vs. rockets: why building for the human brain is harder than getting to MarsBrought to you by Zappar, the company behind Mattercraft — the leading visual development environment for immersive 3D web experiences. Start building at mattercraft.io.Subscribe to the AI XR Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/weNANIIo7EASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A shocking warning from longtime Iraq War advocate Bob Kagan is rattling Washington. The prominent neoconservative argues the U.S. has suffered a historic strategic defeat against Iran — one that could reshape global power, weaken American credibility, and destabilize energy markets for years to come. As gas prices rise and war costs mount, this breakdown explores what happens when even the biggest hawks start sounding the alarm.

JP Dinnell answers questions on leadership recruiting and how to create a winning culture.  Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Noam Dworman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by return-guest, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, for a wide-ranging debate about truth, propaganda, evidence, starvation and the Israel-Gaza war. The conversation focuses on John Mearsheimer's claims about October 7, whether public intellectuals should lose credibility when they make unsupported accusations, disputed casualty reporting in Gaza and the role political bias plays in shaping what people choose to believe. Dr. Feroze Sidhwa is a general, trauma, and critical care surgeon in California. He is also a humanitarian surgeon, having worked most extensively in Palestine, but also in Ukraine, Haiti, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. He has written and spoken extensively about surgical humanitarian work, the United States' role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the political consequences of medical relief work. Twitter/X @FerozeSidhwa Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Twitter fights 08:14 Mearsheimer, October 7, and “good faith” arguments 15:25 Trump, Epstein, and blackmail claims 22:01 The Israel Lobby and the Iraq War debate 34:05 Germany comparisons and collective punishment 37:09 Netanyahu, “Amalek,” and genocide accusations 46:15 Dead children, crossfire, and moral responsibility 47:43 Gaza aid shootings and casualty reporting 50:02 The Al-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion controversy 55:11 Rashid Khalidi, sources, and historical credibility

Is Ukraine's Fight Against Tyranny Already America's Failure?   New York Times opinion writer and Iraq War veteran David French joins Curtis Chang on the Good Faith podcast to explain why Ukraine may be the world-changing war Americans are ignoring. David argues that Ukraine's resistance to Russia has exposed America's retreat from moral leadership, transformed the global balance of power, and elevated Zelensky as one of the most consequential leaders of our time. From Trump's impact on NATO to Europe's growing defense buildup, Curtis and David explore what Ukraine reveals about U.S. power, Christian responsibility, global justice, and the fight against tyranny.   Sign up for The After Party Informational Webinars Sign up for The Good List   02:41 - A Shift in the Balance of Power 08:51 - Ukraine's Rise as a World Power 10:03 - The "Trump Effect" on Germany, France, & Japan  16:30 - A Response to the Left's "Good Riddance to America" Argument 19:40 - Is the U.S. an unreliable partner? 25:41 - Why Americans Should Care About Global Affairs 30:00 - Who Is My Global Neighbor? 32:03 - Evangelicals' Narrow Political Focus 38:18 - Zelensky The Unlikely Hero 45:27 - Are There Virtues to Emulate from Zelensky?   Mentioned in This Episode: David French's article Meet the New Leader of the Free World Canadian P. M. Mark Carney's speech "middle powers must act together" President Zelensky's February 24, 2022 address to Ukraine Jeffrey A. Friedman: The Myth of a Bipartisan Golden Age for U.S. Foreign Policy: The Truman-Eisenhower Consensus Remains Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies   Scriptures: The Good Samaritan Luke 10:24-37 (ESV) Matthew 10:16-23 (ESV)   More From David French: David French's New York Times pieces HERE Follow David French on Threads   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.  

Aimen's in the thick of it this week so isn't able to appear on the show. Sitting in for him is Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Russian-Israeli researcher and analyst, and a doctoral student at Princeton University. During field research in Iraq in 2023, she was kidnapped by Kata'ib Hezbollah and held in captivity for over two years, suffering torture and solitary confinement. In what we hope will be the first of many appearances on Conflicted, Elizabeth discusses: Saddam Hussein's faith campaign and the rise of Shia religious politics in Iraq The Sadrist movement in Iraq and Muqtada al-Sadr The politicisation of sectarian identity in post-2003 Iraq Iraqi militias as criminal-political enterprises engaged in in theft, extortion, oil smuggling, and dollar smuggling The difference between Iraqi militias and Lebanese Hezbollah The impact of militia rule on ordinary civilian life Iraq's extreme inequality despite its oil and gas wealth The 2003 Iraq War and the debate over American responsibility Iraqi elite agency and the failures of Iraq's political class The 2010 Iraqi election crisis and Nouri al-Maliki's return to power The Iraqi constitution and the failure of constitutional democracy Iraq's dependence on oil revenues and the Strait of Hormuz The impact of the current Iran war on Iraq's economy Iranian attacks on Iraqi oil exports and oil tankers The U.S. military presence in Iraq after ISIS American influence over Iraqi prime ministerial politics Nouri al-Maliki, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and Ali al-Zaidi Fa'iq Zaidan and the power of Iraq's judiciary Join the Conflicted Community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Elizabeth's personal website: https://elizabeth-tsurkov.net/en/ Find Elizabeth on X: https://x.com/LizHurra Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-tsurkov-79491b15/ Find us on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced and edited by Thomas Small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The current crisis was far from inevitable. Politicians made consistently bad choices. In doing so, they fostered a crisis of confidence in political institutions, empowered anti-system candidates, and produced a new Cold War as dangerous as the last.” — Ian Shapiro The fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 was a moment of extraordinary euphoria. Fukuyama even described it as the end of history. But what seems to have really fallen in November '89 was the vitality of democracy. Almost forty years later, we have Donald Trump, Marine Le Pen, and, perhaps most worrying of all, Keir Starmer. Callous and inept politicians are breaking our democratic world. Our job is to put it back together. That's the thesis of a new book by Ian Shapiro — Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale. In After the Fall, Shapiro argues that it's politicians who have created today's crisis of democracy. His pivotal moment is 2008 rather than 1989. The global financial crisis was the inflection point — the moment at which the corruption of the neoliberal order became self-evident, when elites bailed out the banks and we see the birth of left and right wing illiberal populism. The roots go back before 2008. Clinton's greatest failure, Shapiro argues, was not NAFTA or welfare reform. It was Russia. Yeltsin wanted to join NATO. Even Putin, in his early years in power, acknowledged that Russia considered itself European. George Kennan, Brent Scowcroft and Richard Nixon warned that expanding NATO eastward would create a new enemy. Clinton ignored them all. So history repeated itself in the form of Versailles rather than the Marshall Plan. So how to raise ourselves up after this fall? What road to take? Maps, Shapiro suggests, aren't always helpful. The New Deal had no GPS algorithm. FDR invented it on the fly. What democratic governments need now, he insists, is massive investment in physical, technological, and labor market infrastructure. Charismatic leaders matter. But the ideas matter more. We need politicians who take risks. Otherwise we'll be saddled with Keir Starmer and our current crisis of extraordinary dysphoria. Five Takeaways •       2008, Not 1989, Was the Inflection Point: The fall of the Wall in 1989 produced euphoria. The real break came nineteen years later. The 2008 financial crisis exposed the neoliberal model, undermined the supremacy of the US-led world system, and — crucially — left behind a large population that would subsequently be mobilizable by political entrepreneurs. Elites bailed out the banks and returned to business as usual. They didn't realize that business as usual was over. From 2008 you can draw a straight line to 2016, to Brexit, to Trump, to every anti-system surge that followed. •       We Repeated the Mistake of Versailles: After World War II, the Marshall Plan invested in the defeated powers — Germany, Japan — and folded them into the new security and economic architecture. After World War I, Versailles punished Germany, and Keynes predicted the results. After the Cold War, the victorious West chose Versailles over Marshall. Yeltsin wanted to join NATO and the EU. Even early Putin said Russia considered itself European. Kennan, Scowcroft, Nixon all warned that expanding NATO eastward would create a new enemy. Clinton ignored them. We created the enemy we warned ourselves about. •       Politicians Broke the World — Not Capitalism, Not Culture: Shapiro's subtitle is precise. The crisis of democracy was not caused by inevitable economic forces or cultural shifts. It was caused by specific bad decisions by specific politicians at specific moments of choice. Clinton on NATO expansion. Bush on the Iraq War and the refusal to build a genuine rules-based international order after 9/11. Obama on the financial crisis response. These were decisions, not fates. They could have been made differently. Which means the current situation is not irreversible — and that future decisions can be made better. •       Starmer as Exhibit A: Having Power Without Ideas: Shapiro's prescription for what democratic governments need: a policy agenda. His cautionary tale: Keir Starmer. Starmer came into office with a massive parliamentary majority — he could have passed legislation that attracted 50 or 60 backbench no votes and still won. He had nothing to pass. Tiny step left, tiny step right, reverse, repeat. His comparison: Trump's main policies came out of Project 2025 — put together not by Trump himself but by people who created the ramp he ran on. Without a ramp, even a charismatic leader stumbles. Without ideas, power is squandered. •       The New Deal Had No Blueprint: FDR Made It Up: The lesson for what comes next. The New Deal — the last great democratic reconstruction — was not designed in advance. Roosevelt made it up as he went along, trying things, abandoning what didn't work, building a coalition of extraordinarily unlikely bedfellows. What democratic governments need now, Shapiro argues, is massive infrastructure investment: physical infrastructure, tech infrastructure, labor market infrastructure. The CHIPS Act model. Incentivize business to retrain the workforce for the tech revolution and the green transition. Chancellor Merz in Germany has just borrowed half a trillion euros for this. Without it, there will be another Trump. And another. And another. About the Guest Ian Shapiro is Sterling Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy — How Politicians Broke Our World (Basic Books, May 5, 2026), Uncommon Sense, The Wolf at the Door (with Michael Graetz), and many other books. He lives in New Haven, Connecticut. References: •       After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy — How Politicians Broke Our World by Ian Shapiro (Basic Books, May 5, 2026). •       Episode 2881: Adrian Wooldridge on The Revolutionary Center — the companion episode on the crisis of liberalism that Shapiro's book diagnoses. •       Episode 2895: Glyn Morgan on The Rise and Fall of American Europe — the international dimension of Shapiro's argument about the post-Cold War missed opportunities. •       Episode 2880: Gal Beckerman on How to Be a Dissident — on the tradition of resistance that Shapiro's “roads not taken” argument implicitly invokes. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than th...

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:10] Kuwait Exported Zero Barrels of Oil — First Time Since the 1991 Gulf War Kuwait declared force majeure four days after Trump's blockade — exports have fallen to zero for the first time since Saddam's forces invaded Kuwait in 1990. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:09:55] Trump Is Bragging the US Is "Like Pirates" — Iran Used Exactly That Language First Iran complained to the UN the US is engaged in piracy — Trump agreed on stage, boasting it's profitable to be a pirate and admitting the US is a rogue state. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:25:13] Spirit Airlines Gone — JetBlue, Frontier, Allegiant, and American Airlines All at Elevated Bankruptcy Risk Jet fuel up more than 50% has taken Spirit down — JetBlue's bankruptcy odds are over 75%, Frontier at 45–50%, Allegiant at 37%, American Airlines at 3–15%. Knight: Trump doing more damage to airlines than 9-11. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:35:33] Ex-CIA Analyst: Hegseth Is Lying — 52 Iranian Vessels Crossed His "Ironclad" Blockade in 72 Hours Hegseth called the blockade "ironclad" — Larry Johnson says Iranian ships hug within 50 miles of their coast while the US Navy stays 200 miles offshore; 52 vessels crossed in 72 hours. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:47:04] US Launched 45 Armed Attacks in International Waters Killing 157 People — Pentagon Says IACHR "Strayed Outside Its Mandate" The Inter-American Commission says the US launched 45 armed attacks killing an estimated 157 people in international waters — the Pentagon said the IACHR had "strayed outside its mandate." Knight: projection. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:06:03] US Spent $2 Trillion in Two Months on the Iran War — Matching 20 Years of Afghanistan At $684 million per day — more than twice the Iraq War's $300 million per day — the US burned through roughly $2 trillion in two months, matching Afghanistan over 20 years. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:10:24] War Powers Act 60-Day Clock Expired — Trump Declared "Conflict Over" to Sidestep Congressional Authorization The 60-day deadline arrived Friday and Trump declared the conflict over to avoid congressional approval — Republican allies argued ceasefire days don't count, extending the window indefinitely. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:18:18] Eric Trump Backed a $1.5 Billion Merger With Israeli Drone Company Xtend AI Robotics — "Even a Child Can Fly It" Xtend, an Israeli AI drone company, announced a $1.5 billion merger backed by Eric Trump — the sales pitch: anyone, including children, can fly the killer drones. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:34] Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire Lost Over 60% of Staff — YouTube Views Down 85% From Peak The Daily Wire shed over 60% of its workforce — YouTube views down roughly 85% from their late 2023 peak. Knight: Shapiro jumped the snark, becoming a lobbyist for Israel. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:49:00] Richard Dawkins Declares Claude Conscious — Knight: Consistent With His Life's Work Conflating Intelligence With Consciousness Dawkins spent three days failing to convince himself that Claude is not conscious — calls the AI "Claudia." Knight: the man who attributed infinite complexity to random chance has been taken in by a text predictor; professing to be wise, he became a fool. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:10] Kuwait Exported Zero Barrels of Oil — First Time Since the 1991 Gulf War Kuwait declared force majeure four days after Trump's blockade — exports have fallen to zero for the first time since Saddam's forces invaded Kuwait in 1990. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:09:55] Trump Is Bragging the US Is "Like Pirates" — Iran Used Exactly That Language First Iran complained to the UN the US is engaged in piracy — Trump agreed on stage, boasting it's profitable to be a pirate and admitting the US is a rogue state. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:25:13] Spirit Airlines Gone — JetBlue, Frontier, Allegiant, and American Airlines All at Elevated Bankruptcy Risk Jet fuel up more than 50% has taken Spirit down — JetBlue's bankruptcy odds are over 75%, Frontier at 45–50%, Allegiant at 37%, American Airlines at 3–15%. Knight: Trump doing more damage to airlines than 9-11. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:35:33] Ex-CIA Analyst: Hegseth Is Lying — 52 Iranian Vessels Crossed His "Ironclad" Blockade in 72 Hours Hegseth called the blockade "ironclad" — Larry Johnson says Iranian ships hug within 50 miles of their coast while the US Navy stays 200 miles offshore; 52 vessels crossed in 72 hours. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:47:04] US Launched 45 Armed Attacks in International Waters Killing 157 People — Pentagon Says IACHR "Strayed Outside Its Mandate" The Inter-American Commission says the US launched 45 armed attacks killing an estimated 157 people in international waters — the Pentagon said the IACHR had "strayed outside its mandate." Knight: projection. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:06:03] US Spent $2 Trillion in Two Months on the Iran War — Matching 20 Years of Afghanistan At $684 million per day — more than twice the Iraq War's $300 million per day — the US burned through roughly $2 trillion in two months, matching Afghanistan over 20 years. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:10:24] War Powers Act 60-Day Clock Expired — Trump Declared "Conflict Over" to Sidestep Congressional Authorization The 60-day deadline arrived Friday and Trump declared the conflict over to avoid congressional approval — Republican allies argued ceasefire days don't count, extending the window indefinitely. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:18:18] Eric Trump Backed a $1.5 Billion Merger With Israeli Drone Company Xtend AI Robotics — "Even a Child Can Fly It" Xtend, an Israeli AI drone company, announced a $1.5 billion merger backed by Eric Trump — the sales pitch: anyone, including children, can fly the killer drones. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:34] Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire Lost Over 60% of Staff — YouTube Views Down 85% From Peak The Daily Wire shed over 60% of its workforce — YouTube views down roughly 85% from their late 2023 peak. Knight: Shapiro jumped the snark, becoming a lobbyist for Israel. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:49:00] Richard Dawkins Declares Claude Conscious — Knight: Consistent With His Life's Work Conflating Intelligence With Consciousness Dawkins spent three days failing to convince himself that Claude is not conscious — calls the AI "Claudia." Knight: the man who attributed infinite complexity to random chance has been taken in by a text predictor; professing to be wise, he became a fool. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Iraq War stories like this don't come from Hollywood… they come from guys who actually lived it.This Iraq War veteran story from a U.S. Army fuel convoy driver who was thrown into Iraq at just 20 years old...no armor, driving fuel trucks, getting shot at, and running missions daily through active war zones.We break down what it was REALLY like on the ground — from entering Iraq during the early invasion, to driving the “Highway of Death,” dealing with gunfire, extreme heat (140°+), and zero resources, to the insane reality of surviving day-to-day when everything around you is unpredictable.But here's what most people don't understand…It wasn't just combat.It was:- Sleeping on trucks near Baghdad Airport- Running missions nonstop with no clear end- Buying black market ice just to survive the heat- Improvising systems to stay alive- Making decisions in seconds that could cost everythingAnd through it all... you just keep moving.“Just drive.”That was the job.No pause. No reset. No guarantees you're coming back.

What does real success in ministry actually look like?In this episode, we are joined by Cortt Chavis — Pastor of Truth Chapel in Loganville, GA — for a powerful and deeply honest conversation on calling, leadership, and growth.Cortt shares his journey from a small church upbringing to serving in the Iraq War, and how those defining moments shaped his relationship with God and his ministry. This episode dives into the real challenges of leadership, including breaking growth barriers, building teams, and understanding the difference between delegating tasks and developing leaders.

In this Conflicted Conversation, Thomas speaks to journalist Tim Weiner about his new history of the CIA in the 21st century, The Mission, and about the enduring tension between intelligence gathering and covert action. Drawing on four decades of reporting, Weiner argues that the CIA's greatest failures arise when it abandons its core purpose of understanding the world in favour of trying to change it. Weiner explains: How he began covering the CIA during the Reagan era and what drew him into intelligence reporting Why the CIA is best understood as an instrument of presidential power, not an independent actor The agency's post–Cold War collapse and its loss of mission before 9/11 How the War on Terror transformed the CIA into a global counterterrorism and paramilitary force The origins, logic, and consequences of torture, black sites, and the failure of interrogation The intelligence failures behind the Iraq War and how ‘facts were fitted around the policy' The rise of drone warfare under Obama and the normalization of targeted killing Covert operations from Peru to Syria, including the limits and dangers of programs like TIMBER SYCAMORE The difference between espionage and covert action—and why only the former can prevent war and save lives Why the greatest danger today is a president who ignores intelligence while using the CIA's coercive power Join the Conflicted Community here: ⁠⁠https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm⁠⁠ Find Conflicted on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠ And Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠ And Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod⁠⁠ And YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sdlF1mY5t4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. This episode was produced and edited by Thomas Small . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JP Dinnell sits down with David Baker from  @BakersBlades  to talk about weapon smithing and the Forged in Fire judge's new YouTube series. Follow David:  https://www.instagram.com/bakerblades https://www.youtube.com/@bakersblades Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

(00:00:00) Catching Up and Movie Talk (00:00:28) Coyote vs. Acme: The Upcoming Animated Comedy (00:05:48) DC's Clayface: A New Horror Twist (00:06:00) James Gunn Clarifies DCU Timeline (00:09:07) Batman's Influence in DC's Villain Movies (00:20:26) Upcoming DC Movies and TV Shows (00:23:14) Bat-E and the Live-Action Bat Movie (00:36:55) Australian Rainforests and Travel (00:46:29) Video Games and Gaming Preferences (00:49:57) Wrapping Up and Sign Off On this week's episode, the guys dive right into an exciting conversation about the highly anticipated upcoming release of Coyote vs ACME. They analyze the newly released trailer, discussing its key elements, the humor it promises, and the potential storyline that fans can expect. The anticipation surrounding this film, which brings together beloved characters from the Looney Tunes universe, has sparked a lively debate about its appeal to both long-time fans and new audiences alike. The guys share their thoughts on how this film might pay homage to classic cartoons while still delivering fresh and engaging content.As the conversation flows seamlessly from Coyote vs ACME, they transition into a fascinating discussion about the teaser trailer for DC Studio's Clayface. They explore the character's complex history in the comic books, his various incarnations, and what this new adaptation could mean for the DC cinematic universe. The guys speculate on the tone of the film, whether it will lean more towards a darker narrative or maintain a lighter, more comedic approach, and how Clayface's unique abilities could translate to the big screen. The potential for character development and the impact on the overall storyline are also examined, making for a rich discussion.Following this in-depth analysis, the episode shifts gears to cover the new trailer for Super Troopers 3. The guys share their excitement about the return of the beloved characters and the antics that have made the franchise a cult favorite. They discuss the comedic elements showcased in the trailer, the chemistry between the actors, and what fans can expect in terms of humor and plot twists. The anticipation for this third installment is palpable, and the guys reflect on how the previous films have set the stage for this new adventure.In addition to these main topics, the episode features some rapid-fire news updates that cover an array of intriguing developments in the entertainment industry. They touch upon Rogue Trooper, a project that has been generating buzz for its potential to bring a classic comic book character to life. The guys discuss the implications of this adaptation for fans of the source material and the challenges that come with translating such a unique narrative into a live-action format.Furthermore, they delve into the announcement of a live-action adaptation of FernGully: The Last Rainforest, a beloved animated film that captivated audiences with its environmental message and enchanting story. The guys express their curiosity about how this new version will honor the original while appealing to a modern audience, and what changes might be made to resonate with contemporary viewers.Lastly, they celebrate the 20th anniversary release of Pride of Baghdad, a poignant graphic novel that tells the story of a group of lions who escape from a zoo during the Iraq War. The guys reflect on the themes of freedom, survival, and the impact of war, discussing how this powerful narrative has stood the test of time and remains relevant today. They explore the artistic style and storytelling techniques that make this work so impactful, and the significance of its anniversary in the context of both literature and graphic storytelling.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy

Neal sits down with Paige Craig, Founder and Managing Partner at Outlander VC, the first-check fund that backs founders as early as humanly possible. Paige shares how growing up homeless, bootstrapping a defense tech company during the Iraq War, and years of studying what makes founders tick led him to build a 38-point framework for picking people - not plans. They cover physical AI, manufacturing, defense tech, and why first-time founders still get his first call. And yes, there are duck carnitas involved.Key Topics* Outlander's first-check model: investing before product or metrics exist* The 38-point founder framework: vision, intelligence, character, execution* Why first-time founders often outperform repeat founders on a risk-adjusted basis* Bootstrapping a defense tech company in 2003 - driving into Iraq to win contracts* Physical AI as a 20-year defining theme* Manufacturing and industrial automation as the next frontier* The coming dislocation of creative talent from AI* Defense tech investment beyond the hype cycleLinks & Resources* Outlander * Scale AI* Brad FeldConnect on LinkedIn* Paige Craig This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

JP Dinnell from Muster 024 talks about how planning directly correlates to success.  Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Can a devastating injury actually be a gateway to a new life? Cheri Carandanis' life story reads like two different books. For 25 years, Cheri lived in the high-stakes world of nursing, including a tour as a US Air Force critical care flight nurse during the height of the Iraq War. She was a self-proclaimed "Type A" professional who lived for the adrenaline of saving lives at 30,000 feet. Then, the world went dark. After suffering two traumatic brain injuries in six months, the cognitive skills Cheri relied on to survive vanished. Forced to abandon the only career she ever knew, she stumbled upon an unlikely lifeline: abstract art. In this episode, we unpack: The "Ungraceful Pivot": Why Cheri describes her career change not as a choice, but as "getting knocked flat" and rebuilding from the rubble. The Science of Healing: How shifting from the damaged "logical" left brain to the "creative" right brain became a literal survival mechanism. Art as a Second Language: How a woman who couldn't draw a stick figure became a professional painter by using color and texture to process trauma. Finding Presence: The powerful lesson of staying in the "now" when you can no longer rely on who you were yesterday. More on Cheri Carandanis: Instagram: Follow her creative process and daily studio life @carandanisfineart. YouTube: Watch her abstract paintings in progress and studio sessions on the Cheri Carandanis YouTube Channel. Website: https://www.carandanisfineart.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 4-21-261940 WINSTON CHURCHILLThe current political landscape of 2026 bears a striking resemblance to the 2006 and 2008 election cycles, suggesting a potential midterm realignment. In 2006, the Democratic Party, led by strategist Rahm Emanuel, successfully utilized the mantra "send George Bush a message" to dismantle what was then considered a "permanent" Republican majority. This shift was driven by public dissatisfaction with the Iraq War and emerging economic fissures that eventually led to the 2008 Great Deflation.Today, the Republican Party faces similar "headwinds" as it navigates the midterm of Donald Trump's second term. The sources indicate that the American economy is currently fragile, plagued by inflation, rising oil prices, and supply chain disruptions exacerbated by the conflict with Iran. Thaddius Mart observes that while macroeconomic numbers might not look "terrible" to some, many Americans feel the "hearth of home" is endangered due to the high cost of gas, food staples, and the threat of AI destroying entry-level jobs. This economic anxiety mirrors the "distressing period" of 2006, where the public sought a "better path" away from the incumbent party.A significant challenge for the current Republican majority is that President Trump "sucks the oxygen out of the room," making it nearly impossible for individual members to campaign independently of his polarizing presence. This dynamic was also present with George W. Bush in 2006 and Barack Obama during his midterms, where the president's low approval ratings weighed down the entire ticket. Internal GOP friction is further evidenced by figures like Senator Tom Tillis, who chose retirement over a campaign centered on personal loyalty to the president rather than policy.Conversely, the sources suggest the Democratic Party possesses a "deeper bench" of potential candidates for 2028, such as Gavin Newsom or Gretchen Whitmer. Mart predicts that Democrats may attempt to "break the glass ceiling" by nominating a moderate female candidate with executive experience, similar to how the "fresh face" of Barack Obama energized the base in 2008. While the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) present internal "fissures," the party remains united by a shared goal of defeating the MAGA movement.Ultimately, the Republican majority is described as "hanging by a thread". To avoid a "deluge" similar to 2006, the GOP must move beyond "whimsical" policies and pass legislation that offers "palpable benefits" to the public, particularly regarding healthcare and affordability. However, with time running out before the midterms, the sources conclude that history appears poised to repeat itself, with a Democratic surge.

Are we already in a global conflict—and just refusing to call it what it is? This episode connects the dots between escalating tensions involving China, Iran, and the United States—covering everything from alleged bioweapon threats to global shipping lane confrontations and claims of foreign influence inside America. We examine concerns about attacks on infrastructure, food supply chains, and military positioning in key regions like the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, we unpack accusations of foreign funding tied to domestic unrest and political influence. With figures like Donald Trump and Chris Murphy in the spotlight, and the shadow of past conflicts like the Iraq War looming large, the episode explores whether Americans are misinformed—or simply unwilling to confront a harsh reality. Is this fear-driven rhetoric… or a warning we can't afford to ignore?

Are we already in a global conflict—and just refusing to admit it? Today's episode dives into rising fears over bioweapons, geopolitical power struggles, and escalating tensions involving Donald Trump, China, and Iran. From alleged threats to U.S. infrastructure and food supply chains to naval confrontations in critical shipping lanes, the conversation explores whether America is facing an existential fight—or reacting to misinformation. We also unpack public skepticism shaped by past conflicts like the Iraq War and War in Afghanistan, and how that distrust impacts today's national security debates. Is this fear justified—or are Americans missing key context?

In this episode of the TFTP Podcast, Jason, Matt, and Don sit down with James Corbett to talk about the "warp speed" escalation toward war with Iran and the controlled demolition of the anti-establishment movement. James is the founder of The Corbett Report, a leading independent investigative journalist based in Japan who has spent nearly twenty years providing critical, open-source analysis of history, geopolitics, and the hidden structures of the power elite. The conversation begins with a chilling dissection of the propaganda currently driving the United States toward a hot war with Iran. We draw direct parallels between the slow-drip deceptions of the Iraq War and the accelerated rhetoric of 2026, noting how decades of "imminent nuclear threat" narratives from figures like Benjamin Netanyahu are finally being cashed in. James provides a deep-dive analysis into the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that current tensions may be a calculated move to cripple energy competition while simultaneously managing the inevitable collapse of the petrodollar and the global dominance of the U.S. dollar. We then pivot to the internal collapse of the "America First" movement as Donald Trump systematically purges the anti-establishment loyalists who fueled his rise. By embracing neocon dinosaurs like Lindsey Graham and pushing for the "clean" renewal of FISA Section 702—the very surveillance tool he once claimed was used to illegally spy on him—Trump has signaled a complete realignment with the Deep State.  Finally, the hosts and James explore how a global technocracy is being quietly expanded under the cover of these international crises. We discuss the key actors in this modern evolution of the military-industrial complex and the reality of a surveillance state being built with zero partisan pushback. From an anarchist perspective, we conclude with a "White Pill" solutions-based inquiry: asking whether the blatant failure of the political "inside" path is the necessary catalyst for an open-source revolution. We explore how to stop being spectators to this controlled demolition and instead become the architects of the decentralized, parallel systems required to survive the transition. (Length: 1:06:36) Click Here to Support TFTP.  10/17/22 TFTP Podcast with James: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/podcast/podcast-james-corbett-the-secret-history-of-al-qaeda-how-the-war-on-terror-became-a-war-on-you 5/5/25 TFTP Podcast with James: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/be-the-change/podcast-james-corbett-a-free-thinkers-guide-to-unplug-from-the-matrix-break-the-mind-trap  You can follow, support, and study all Corbett's work at his website: https://www.corbettreport.com/Find his book and audio book here: https://reportagebook.com/

Joshua Shores served in the United States Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008 and deployed to Ramadi during some of the deadliest fighting of the Iraq War. In this interview, Joshua shares what it was like going from a small-town upbringing in Wisconsin to becoming an infantry Marine, attending recon training, joining 1st Battalion 5th Marines, deploying to Iraq, combat in Ramadi, serving with the first MARSOC Bravo Comiany, and fighting in Afghanistan.  He talks about Marine boot camp, School of Infantry, the culture shock of joining the military, combat patrols, intense firefights, clearing mosques, capturing insurgents, and surviving devastating IED explosions. Joshua also reflects on the realities of war, the chaos of urban combat, losing friends, and the lasting memories that come with serving in Iraq during the height of the insurgency.Joshua discusses:- Growing up in Wisconsin in a military family- Joining the Marines at 17- Marine Corps boot camp and SOI- Recon training and dropping to 1/5 Marines- Deploying to Ramadi in 2005- The reality of combat in Iraq- Firefights, raids, and insurgent tactics- Capturing enemy fighters- Surviving an IED blast- Losing friends and dealing with trauma after war

Shadi Hamid once marched against the Iraq War, read Noam Chomsky, and believed America was the root of the world's problems. He has since changed his mind—though not entirely. Now a Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Muslim Christian Understanding, Hamid argues in his latest book, The Case for American Power, that American dominance, exercised morally, remains the world's best bet for stability and peace. He joins the show to make that case while refusing to pull his punches where America has fallen short. He and Coleman debate whether the Iraq War was worth it in the long run, why Joe Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal was a mistake, how the U.S. has failed to use its leverage over Israel, his fundamental mistrust of the Trump administration, and why a world where China balances American power is not the progressive fantasy some on the left imagine it to be. He and Coleman also get into the America First movement and the limits of the United Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7. THE KHOST TRAGEDY AND THE HUNT FOR BIN LADEN Guest Mundy: Guest Mundy chronicles the 2009 suicide bombing at Khost Station that killed targeting pioneer Jennifer Matthews,. This tragedy regalvanized the hunt for Bin Laden, leading analysts like "Rachel" and "Maya" to sift through decades of old data to identify his courier,. By tracing human networks and "The Pacer," these women located the Abbottabad compound without using electronic intercepts. Mundy notes that ground-level analysts were nearly 100% confident in their intelligence, even as senior operational leaders hesitated, fearing another institutional failure like the Iraq War's weapons of mass destruction debacle. (8)1947

You can ask Patrick your questions LIVE.We're hosting a private Q&A with Patrick Henningsen on May 18th - an opportunity to connect directly and ask your questions in real time.This session is reserved for members - join here to access.As an active journalist, Patrick's schedule can shift quickly - if needed, we'll keep members updated with any changes.Mainstream media is not telling the whole truth about the war.Award-winning independent journalist and geopolitical analyst Patrick Henningsen shares a perspective shaped by years of reporting from conflict zones and building alternative media platforms outside of institutional control. Patrick Henningsen's work spans on-the-ground coverage in places like Syria and Iraq, alongside founding 21st Century Wire and contributing to outlets like UK Column News, all while advocating for free speech and a truly independent press.Our discussion moves through how narratives take shape through propaganda, the war in Iran, why modern media environments strip away nuance, and how experiences surrounding events like the Iraq War shifted his understanding of power and public perception. Attention is also given to the cost of challenging consensus during COVID-19, especially for those unwilling to self-censor in the face of institutional pressure.At its core, this is an exploration of media literacy, the role of independent journalism, and what it takes to think clearly in a landscape shaped by competing narratives and hidden incentives.You'll learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:49] An art degree and Soviet propaganda prepared Patrick for everything[15:53] Why he went all-in on COVID truth when everyone else got silent[29:51] What Patrick saw in Iran the week before the bombs dropped[38:06] The playbook they ran inside Iran before the bombs fell[01:02:17] Everything Americans think about Iran's government is backwards[01:42:06] Soldiers described their orders in Gaza, and it's on paper[02:11:48] Is the US actually in control of its own foreign policy?[02:38:47] Why Iran won't break and what the energy war is really about[02:55:23] What war always costs the people who didn't start itResources mentioned:Monkeypox Mania Summit | Websilte The Highwire with Del Bigtree episode on STEEP TERRAIN | Website The Perimeter | DocumentFind more from Patrick:Patrick Henningsen | XSupport our independent media platform - Donate or Subscribe at 21st Century Wire.Find more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramDonate to The Way Forward here.The Way Forward is Sponsored By:PACHA Sourdough: The wheat-free, sprouted buckwheat bread that actually digests well. Made with just two ingredients: organic sprouted buckwheat and sea salt. No gums, oils, or fillers. Shop now and use code THEWAYFORWARD for 10% off. New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation.The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waivedWant to grow your podcast but not sure what's actually working? Podigy helps me produce The Way Forward. Take their free assessment to get clear on your next move—and a chance to win a call with their founder.

In this episode, public school history teacher Gianni joins Breht to trace the historical roots of our current political and economic crisis -- democratic breakdown, endless war, institutional distrust, rising authoritarianism, and deepening inequality -- back through the George W. Bush administration and the early 2000s. Together, they explore the contested election of 2000 and the Supreme Court's decisive intervention, the burial of that crisis in American political memory, the continuation and intensification of neoliberal economics through tax cuts, deregulation, and financialization, the role of No Child Left Behind in reshaping public education along market lines, the rise of neoconservatism and the ideological drive toward the Iraq War, the structural forces behind U.S. imperial policy across administrations, the relationship between U.S. foreign policy and Israeli strategic interests, the 2008 financial collapse and the total lack of accountability for elites, the devastation of working-class communities through war and economic crisis, the transition from Bush to Obama and the limits of liberal restoration, the conditions that gave rise to Trump, and more! Follow Gianni and The People's Classroom on Instagram @thepeoplesclassroom315    Check out his full lectures on YouTube HERE ---------------------------------------------------- Check out our NEW REV LEFT MERCH with Goods For The People HERE Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio https://revleftradio.com/

Did President Trump fall for the myth of surgical warfare? Gen. Stanley McChrystal joins the columnist David French, both veterans of the Iraq War, to discuss what may have been overlooked in the planning of Operation Epic Fury. McChrystal, who retired from the Army in 2010, argues that the United States often overestimates the decisive power of aerial bombing while underestimating the weight of historical grievance. And the general weighs in on the current culture of bravado coming from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. This conversation was recorded on Friday, March 20.  Thoughts? Questions? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Derek Arthur and Victoria Chamberlin. It was edited by Kaari Pitkin and Alison Bruzek. Mixing by Isaac Jones and Pat McCusker. Fact-checking by Kate Sinclair, Mary Marge Locker and Michelle Harris. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta and Kristina Samulewski. The deputy director of Opinion Shows is Alison Bruzek. The director of Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.