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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
5/28/26: John Mearsheimer Cooks Neocons On Iran, Russia Ukraine War Escalates, Pope Leo Warns About AI

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 38:18 Transcription Available


Krystal and Saagar discuss John Mearsheimer on Iran and Ukraine wars, Pope's dire warning on AI. John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ Brendan Steinhauser: http://www.brendansteinhauser.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
5/28/26: U.S. & Iran Exchange Fire, Trump Says He Doesn't Care About Midterms, CDC Scrambles Amid Ebola Outbreak

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 50:55 Transcription Available


Krystal and Saagar discuss U.S. and Iran exchanging fire, Trump says he doesn't care about the midterms, CDC scrambles amid Ebola outbreak. John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ Brendan Steinhauser: http://www.brendansteinhauser.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
3652 - Trump Lost the War, Can he End it?

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 63:28


It's news day Tuesdy on The Majority Report On today's program: Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) calls House Republicans chickenhawks as they adjourn for a long weekend without voting on the War Powers Resolution after realizing they did not have enough votes. Trump posts an agonizingly long Truth Social post in which he demands all countries involved in Iran-US negotiations sign onto the Abraham Accords. As Trump touts a peace deal with Iran (which has already failed), establishment Democrats Sen. Cory Booker and Rep Debbie Wasserman-Schulz are tripping over themselves to do everything they can do to keep this war going. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo teams up with former Biden State Department member Victoria Nuland to debate Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer over the war in Iran. After Mearsheimer and Walt dismantle Pompeo and Nuland's hawkish lies, the two neocons are reduced to laughing morons. California candidate for governor, Tom Steyer appears on the I've Had it Podcast with Jennifer Welch where he expresses his support for transgender students participating in high school sports. In the Fun Half: The New York Times reports on how thoroughly Trump has dismantled crypto and prediction market regulation in a way that has enriched his inner circle. Rep. Thomas Massie is hinting that he will read all of Epstein's clients on the floor of Congress before he leaves office. Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani joins the program to promote his new housing policy. Also, reminder if you live in NYC and utilize SNAP benefits the work requirement deadline is June 1st. Jillian Michales once again humiliates herself publicly. This time on Matan Even's podcast. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: FAST GROWING TREES: Get 20% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Neocons Want More War

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 29:24


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The Munk Debates Podcast
Foreign wars opening statements

The Munk Debates Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 29:23


On this special podcast episode, we are sharing the opening statements from the Munk Debate on Foreign Wars, which took place this past Wednesday May 20th in front of a packed crowd at Toronto’s Meridian Hall. Against the backdrop of America’s war with Iran — and after nearly three decades of disastrous Middle East interventions — the debate asked whether the U.S. should continue intervening abroad, and what that means for the future of global order. The resolution was: Be it resolved, don’t go hunting monsters. Arguing against the motion was Mike Pompeo, 70th U.S. Secretary of State, former Director of the CIA, and four-term U.S. Congressman. He was joined by Victoria Nuland, whose 35-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service includes roles as Acting Deputy Secretary of State, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, and U.S. Ambassador to NATO. Arguing in favour of the motion were two former Munk Debaters and the world’s leading proponents of U.S. foreign policy restraint: John Mearsheimer, the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and Stephen Walt, Professor of International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School. Find out how to watch the full debate at www.munkdebates.com

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Don't Go Hunting For Monsters

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 28:32


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The Munk Debates Podcast
Friday Focus: No winners in the Middle East — and Xi warns Trump against falling into the Thucydides Trap

The Munk Debates Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 23:36


Tickets to our May 20th Munk Debate on Foreign Wars taking place in Toronto and featuring Mike Pompeo, Victoria Nuland, John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, are almost sold out. Visit https://munkdebates.com/debates/foreign-wars-debate/ to purchase tickets. Rudyard and Janice start today’s show by taking stock of how intolerable the situation in the Middle East is becoming. Iran is asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, while surging inflation threatens to send shockwaves through the global supply chain. Tehran believes it can withstand Trump’s blockade longer than he can withstand its grip over the flow of energy. The missing piece of this story is just how dire conditions have become inside Iran, with massive unemployment and the hollowing out of the middle class. How long can the regime survive under these conditions? In the second half of the show, Rudyard and Janice turn to Trump’s visit to China this week and Xi Jinping’s striking invocation of the “Thucydides Trap” to warn of the dangers of escalating strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China. Yet despite the symbolism and spectacle, the visit produced no major breakthroughs or concrete agreements. Meanwhile, European leaders and much of the Global South are increasingly viewing Xi as a more predictable and stable actor amid the constant disruption and volatility associated with Donald Trump. Checkmate China? Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to the full length editions of Friday Focus. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up.

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : The Future of Great Power Politics

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 31:22


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The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa on Gaza Casualties, Starvation and Political Bias

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 132:22


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

The Munk Debates Podcast
Friday Focus: Trump faces pressure from Gulf States, Britain's populist parties get a boost, and Canada's new GG is plucked from the Laurentian elite

The Munk Debates Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 21:39


Tickets to our May 20th Munk Debate on Foreign Wars taking place in Toronto and featuring Mike Pompeo, Victoria Nuland, John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, are now on sale. Visit https://munkdebates.com/debates/foreign-wars-debate/ to purchase tickets. Trump's pause on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz has less to do with pressure from Iran and more to do with pressure from Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile the U.S. has not done anything to protect the UAE which is under sustained attack from Iran. What happened to the US security guarantee to the Gulf States? In the second half of the show Rudyard and Janice turn to two previous Munk Debaters - Louise Arbour and Nigel Farage - who were in the news this week for different reasons. Nigel had a great night in Britain with his Reform Party trouncing Labour in local council elections. The rise of populism in Britain, on both the left and right, is due to the failure of governance and the political ineptness of their Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In Canada former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was appointed as the country's new Governor General. Why is Ottawa unwilling—or incapable—of promoting talent beyond the Laurentian elite circle? And is it time for the Boomer careerists to step aside, bow out, and make room for a younger generation to inhabit these institutions? Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to the full length editions of Friday Focus. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up.

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa on Gaza Casualties, Starvation and Political Bias

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 132:22


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

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : More War Will Strengthen Iran

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 35:57


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Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : How Trump Lost His War

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 33:39


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Piers Morgan Uncensored
"Americans Are SICK Of This!" Joe Kent v Alan Dershowitz On Iran & ‘Israel First' + John Mearsheimer

Piers Morgan Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 57:06


Rising tensions in the Middle East and a shifting political divide in the US take center stage. As Donald Trump extends a fragile ceasefire with Iran, questions grow over how the conflict will end - with Iran still controlling the Strait of Hormuz and US pressure ongoing. At the same time, public opinion in America is undergoing a dramatic shift. Support for Israel is declining across both parties, with more Americans now sympathizing with Palestinians than Israelis - an unprecedented change shaping the future of US politics. Tonight's debate captures that divide: lifelong Democrat Alan Dershowitz switches parties to defend Israel, while Republican Joe Kent breaks ranks over US ties to Israel and the Iran War. With potential 2028 contenders like Josh Shapiro and Rahm Emanuel weighing in, the political stakes couldn't be higher. How does the Iran conflict end and where does America stand on Israel now? Piers Morgan is joined by international relations scholar, Professor John Mearsheimer, author and legal scholar Alan Dershowitz, former director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, and Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group. Polymarket poll on the 2028 Republican Presidential nominee - https://polymarket.com/event/republican-presidential-nominee-2028 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : America Is Losing Israel's War — Here's Why

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 30:59


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Morning Invest
Countdown to War! Final Hours Before Trump's Ceasefire Ends with Iran w Prof. John Mearsheimer

Morning Invest

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 77:36


Iran war negotiations, Trump bombing threat, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Israel lobby influence — Professor John Mearsheimer joins Redacted to break down why the US has effectively lost its war against Iran, how Netanyahu and Mossad chief David Barnea convinced Trump a shock-and-awe strategy would topple the Iranian regime, and why the ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is sabotaging peace talks in Islamabad.

WTFinance
China & Russia Backing Iran as BRICS Rebels Against the US | Glenn Diesen

WTFinance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 41:50


Interview recorded - 16th of April 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Glenn Diesen. Professor Glenn Diesen is a political scientist at the University of South-Eastern Norway, associate editor at Russia in Global Affairs, and one of the most cited scholars on Russian foreign policy and Eurasian integration. His book, The Ukraine War and the Eurasian World Order, has been described by John Mearsheimer as a must-read for anyone trying to understand the great shift in global power taking place before our eyes.During our conversation we spoke about the overview of geopolitical situation, extended proxy wars, global economic fallout, conflict off ramp, potential for another Suez crisis and more. 0:00 - Introduction2:56 - Overview of geopolitical situation5:36 - Extended proxy war8:22 - Iran leverage12:01 - Attacking GCC neighbours15:08 - China & Russia supporting Iran17:45 - Global economic fallout19:51 - Conflict off ramp?22:54 - Trump destroying uni hegimony?25:48 - Another Suez crisis?28:14 - Middle powers33:22 - Re-militarisation of the world36:01 - Future world38:57 - One message to takeaway?Professor Diesen is an academic, author, editor, and political commentator. His research focus is primarily on Russian foreign policy and the geoeconomics of Greater Eurasia and the emerging strategic partnership between Russia and China. Diesen's latest books are The Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Order (2024); Russophobia: Propaganda in International Politics (2022), Europe as the Western Peninsula of Greater Eurasia: Geoeconomic Regions in a Multipolar World (2021); Russian Conservatism: Managing Change under Permanent Revolution (2021); Great Power Politics in the Fourth Industrial Rivalry: The Geoeconomics of Technological Sovereignty (2021); The Return of Eurasia (2021); Russia in a Changing World (2020); The Decay of Western Civilisation and Resurgence of Russia: Between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft (2018); Russia's Geoeconomic Strategy for a Greater Eurasia (2017); and EU and NATO relations with Russia: After the collapse of the Soviet Union (2015).Glenn Diesen: X: https://twitter.com/Glenn_DiesenSubstack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/YouTube: @GDiesen1 WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Netanyahu Tricked Trump Into War

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 28:13


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Explaining History (explaininghistory) (explaininghistory)
The Gulf Crisis – Two Theories of American Decline

Explaining History (explaininghistory) (explaininghistory)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 31:06


There are roughly two camps. One argues that there is an overarching grand plan behind America's actions in Venezuela, Iran, Greenland, and against Russia's shadow fleet – a coherent strategy to choke off China's industries and make Europe energy-dependent on the United States. The other, more plausible camp sees imperial decline and the chaos that decline inevitably brings.I explore both.John Mearsheimer argues that America has suffered a catastrophic defeat. The evidence is stark: Iran has published a ten-point plan that includes the removal of American bases from the Gulf, continued uranium enrichment, and reparations – and Trump accepted it as the basis for negotiations. America is running out of Tomahawk missiles, having burned through eight to ten years of stockpiles in weeks. Its capital ships have been withdrawn out of Iranian missile range. The world's key strategic waterway is no longer under US control.But journalist Richard Medhurst makes a compelling case that this is all about China – a brutal attempt to cut off Chinese industry from Persian Gulf oil and force Beijing to negotiate from weakness.The problem is Trump. According to the New York Times, he went into this war on a whim – a "yeah, sounds good" after Netanyahu's sales pitch – overruling his own generals. The White House has been systematically de‑professionalised. Institutional memory is gone. Decision‑making is chaos.I draw a careful parallel with Hitler's regime: the removal of experts, the promotion of sycophants like Ribbentrop, the deliberate creation of administrative chaos to concentrate power. Trump surrounds himself with the same kind of people – Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff – who tell him what he wants to hear.From Tehran, this looks like a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity: remove the Americans from the Gulf forever, gain permanent leverage over the world, and finally deal with the threat of Israel. And Israel's standing in America has plummeted – not just among Democrats, but among the MAGA base as well.What we are witnessing is the end of a world order that began in 1991. Trump is not the cause of American decline – he is an accelerant. But the collapse is coming, and the consequences will be catastrophic.Topics covered:- Mearsheimer's thesis of strategic defeat- America's munitions crisis- Medhurst's blockade‑of‑China argument- Trump's chaotic, whim‑driven decision‑making- The de‑professionalisation of the White House- Hitler, Ribbentrop, and the parallel of sycophantic advice- Iran's once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity- Israel's collapsing popularity in the US- The end of the post‑Cold War order---*If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us. We're migrating from Patreon to Substack – more details soon.*Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
Dave Smith: “Israel's Goals Predict U.S. Wars Better Than Trump's Instincts” | Impact Theory W. Tom Bilyeu

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 48:15


Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this powerful and provocative episode, Speaker B sits down once again with Speaker A for a deep dive into some of the most challenging questions facing American foreign policy, the influences shaping US intervention in the Middle East, and the tangled web of economics, lobby groups, and tribal loyalties at play. Together, they unravel the complexities behind America's relationship with Israel, the real power of the so-called Jewish lobby, and the driving forces of the military industrial complex. They explore why money may be the ultimate motivator in politics, why influential lobbies and select interests can impact US strategies abroad, and why it's essential to resist simplistic narratives—especially when it comes to conspiracy theories and bigotry. In this conversation, Speaker B challenges the idea that Israel alone determines American action in the region, proposing that economic realities and presidential ambitions are equally, if not more, significant. Meanwhile, Speaker A unpacks the multifaceted nature of political influence, the pitfalls of collective blame, and the importance of focusing on economic literacy over tribalism and scapegoating. Get ready for an episode filled with hard truths, historical context, and a call for critical thinking as we ask: Who really pulls the strings in American foreign policy, and what should we be paying attention to if we want to understand our world—and change it for the better? Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactAquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comDuck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu President of the United States, Israel lobby, military industrial complex, war in the Middle East, regime change, neoconservatives, Likud Party, Clean Break strategy, US foreign policy, Trump administration, Iranian relations, Jewish lobby, weapons companies, predictive validity, economic influence, Ashkenazi Jews, K shaped economy, central banking, usury, anti-Semitism, Mossad, intelligence agencies, John Mearsheimer, AIPAC, Venezuela intervention, Saudi war in Yemen, Iran nuclear deal, Biden administration, Greater Israel project, bigotry in politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
Dave Smith: “Israel's Goals Predict U.S. Wars Better Than Trump's Instincts” | Impact Theory W. Tom Bilyeu

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 51:45


Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this powerful and provocative episode, Speaker B sits down once again with Speaker A for a deep dive into some of the most challenging questions facing American foreign policy, the influences shaping US intervention in the Middle East, and the tangled web of economics, lobby groups, and tribal loyalties at play. Together, they unravel the complexities behind America's relationship with Israel, the real power of the so-called Jewish lobby, and the driving forces of the military industrial complex. They explore why money may be the ultimate motivator in politics, why influential lobbies and select interests can impact US strategies abroad, and why it's essential to resist simplistic narratives—especially when it comes to conspiracy theories and bigotry. In this conversation, Speaker B challenges the idea that Israel alone determines American action in the region, proposing that economic realities and presidential ambitions are equally, if not more, significant. Meanwhile, Speaker A unpacks the multifaceted nature of political influence, the pitfalls of collective blame, and the importance of focusing on economic literacy over tribalism and scapegoating. Get ready for an episode filled with hard truths, historical context, and a call for critical thinking as we ask: Who really pulls the strings in American foreign policy, and what should we be paying attention to if we want to understand our world—and change it for the better? Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactAquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comDuck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu President of the United States, Israel lobby, military industrial complex, war in the Middle East, regime change, neoconservatives, Likud Party, Clean Break strategy, US foreign policy, Trump administration, Iranian relations, Jewish lobby, weapons companies, predictive validity, economic influence, Ashkenazi Jews, K shaped economy, central banking, usury, anti-Semitism, Mossad, intelligence agencies, John Mearsheimer, AIPAC, Venezuela intervention, Saudi war in Yemen, Iran nuclear deal, Biden administration, Greater Israel project, bigotry in politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : What Will a Panicked Trump Do Now?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 27:21


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The Bottom Line
Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran | The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 25:02


The greatest threat to stability in the Middle East is not Iran, but “the US working closely together with Israel”, argues United States political scientist John Mearsheimer. Mearsheimer tells host Steve Clemons that the notion that the US and Israel are making a safer, more stable Middle East is “ludicrous”. And the idea that Iran is “the great destabiliser” in the region is “a myth that the US and Israel purvey”. After US President Donald Trump insisted that “We have all the cards; they have none”, Mearsheimer says the exact opposite is true - “and that's why we are in desperate straits”. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Will Trump Go Kamikaze?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 35:49


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Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : No Way for Trump to Win

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 27:22


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Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
The Israel Lobby and the Iran War w/ Ian Lustick and Eli Clifton

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 69:54


Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
3/19/26: Joe Kent Sounds Off On Tucker, Professor Pape On Incoming Iran Invasion

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 46:30 Transcription Available


Krystal and Saagar Joe Kent sound off, Professor Pape on incoming ground invasion. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
3/19/26: Energy Infrastructure Burns, Trump Wants $200 Billion For War, Energy Prices Spike, Mearsheimer Exposes US Disaster

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 73:40 Transcription Available


Krystal and Saagar discuss energy infrastructure burning in the Middle East, Trump wants $200 billion for war, global energy price spike, John Mearsheimer exposes US disaster. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Iran's Patient Strategy Undermines Trump

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 36:14


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Endgame with Gita Wirjawan
We're Not in World War III Yet, Realist John Mearsheimer Explains

Endgame with Gita Wirjawan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 119:16


In his third appearance at Endgame, John Mearsheimer talks about the latest development on the global politics on the brink of another world war. The conversation spans from the Iran Conflict, the Ukraine War, East Asia, and the possibility of a nuclear war—soon.More on this episode:0:00:00 - Intro0:01:57 - Monroe Doctrine: History & Future0:09:14 - East Asia: “High priority item"0:12:34 - “Bond between Iran and China will grow”0:13:20 - Why the Ukraine War is a miscalculation0:15:33 - Board of Peace0:27:41 - The price you pay for a US alliance0:32:16 - Israel's end goal for Iran0:39:42 - US-Iran, another miscalculation?0:46:33 - How long will the US/Israel-Iran War last0:54:27 - Ground troops0:59:45 - Nuclear war possibility1:02:48 - Are we in World War III already?1:06:10 - Nuclear proliferation in a multipolar world1:13:38 - Will the Shia and Sunnis come together?1:19:16 - Economic repercussions1:25:27 - Foreseeing US politics1:44:27 - Frozen conflict in Ukraine1:53:27 - Messages for aspiring diplomatsRecorded on March 5, 2026.------------------About the guest:John Joseph Mearsheimer is an international relations theorist (a realist) who served as the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.About the host:Gita Wirjawan is an Indonesian entrepreneur and educator. He is the founding partner of Ikhlas Capital and the chairman of Ancora Group. Currently, he is teaching at Stanford as a visiting scholar with Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy.------------------Get your copy of Gita Wirjawan's book, “What It Takes: Southeast Asia”, NOW:https://sgpp.me/what-it-takes-ytAnd leave your review here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/241922036-what-it-takes

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Evaluating Human Cost of This War - Can Anyone Justify So Much Violence?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 32:38


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The Last American Vagabond
Reports Of US Servicemen Deployed Under Guise Of “Training” & Graham: “Trump Is Resetting The World”

The Last American Vagabond

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 111:17 Transcription Available


Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/8/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v74nmqo","div":"rumble_v74nmqo"}); Video Source Links (In Chronological Order): (24) reason on X: "When America sends missiles and tanks into a sovereign country, is it war? You might be surprised by the answer... https://t.co/lF60csrPJM" / X The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship | The New Republic ‘Execution at sea': Was IRIS Dena, Iranian frigate sunk by US in the Indian Ocean, unarmed? - The Statesman (24)

Judging Freedom
*** Prof. John Mearsheimer : Is Trump's War Beyond Control?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 35:07


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Judging Freedom
PROF. John Mearsheimer : Trump Has No Offramp

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 30:04


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Americano
'Trump has boxed himself in' – Professor John Mearsheimer on Iran

Americano

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 52:05


Will Donald Trump strike Iran? After General Dan Caine reportedly cautioned the President that a lack of munitions and support from allies could mean greater danger for U.S, speculation is mounting in Washington over whether Trump will proceed with a military attack on Iran. Freddy Gray is joined by Professor John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago to assess what Trump is really planning – and what options he actually has. They discuss Iran's advancing nuclear programme, its ballistic missile capabilities, why Trump may be getting cold feet, and the extent of past American involvement in efforts at regime change in Tehran.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan
Sally Quinn On Bezos, Washington, And Life

The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 51:17


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comSally is a journalist, columnist, TV commentator, author, wife to Ben Bradlee, and legendary DC hostess. Who better to talk to about the implosion of The Washington Post? She also founded the Post's religion website, “On Faith.” She's the author of six books, including the spiritual memoir Finding Magic, and We're Going to Make You a Star — about her time at “CBS Morning News.” Her latest novel is Silent Retreat, and she's now working on a memoir called Never Invite Sally Quinn. Her energy at 84 is, well, humbling. We had a blast.For two clips of our convo — on Sally's initial impression of Bezos, and the time Bill Clinton called her the b-word — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: born in Savannah, GA, and learning voodoo as a kid; moving as an Army brat; her general dad who captured Göring and helped create the CIA; at Smith College wanting to be an actress; rebelling against Vietnam and the wishes of her dad by marrying Bradlee; the Georgetown party circuit and how it's grown more partisan; throwing a pajama party for Goldwater; dating Hunter S. Thompson; Watergate and Woodstein; the Grahams; Tom Stoppard; Hitchens; Howell Raines; Newt's revolution; Bill's womanizing; Hillary defending her cheater; the Monica frenzy; Obama rising on merit; Barack the introvert; Jerry Brown; the catastrophe of Biden running in 2024; Dr. Jill's complicity and cruelty; Jon Meacham; Maureen Dowd; David Ignatius; Bradlee's dementia; declining trust in journalism; Bezos nixing the Harris endorsement; his life with Lauren Sanchez; sucking up to Trump; the Will Lewis debacle; Sally's spiritual life; silent retreats; Zen meditation; the humor in Buddhism; the denial of death; debating the the Golden Rule; children in Gaza; and the need more than ever for in-person gatherings.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Jeffrey Toobin on the pardon power, Michael Pollan on consciousness, Derek Thompson on abundance, Matt Goodwin on the UK political earthquake, Jonah Goldberg on the state of conservatism, Tom Holland on the Christian roots of liberalism, Tiffany Jenkins on privacy, Adrian Wooldridge on “the lost genius of liberalism,” and Kathryn Paige Harden on the genetics of vice. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com. A listener writes:Thanks for all these good episodes. Is Vivek still planning to be a guest soon? I have been looking forward to that episode.He got cold feet. Too bad. On the other hand, I tend to avoid active politicians. Because they're rarely as candid as I'd like a guest to be. Oh well.A fan of last week's pod who lives near Atlanta writes, “The longtime Dishheads on the Mableton cul-de-sac definitely approve of your interview with homegrown talent Zaid Jilani”:I agree with his description of Mableton as a bit like the United Nations; I see that diversity in our grocery stores and local restaurants. He mentioned how he was often the only Pakistani and thus perceived as a nonthreatening minority. It makes me wonder how much the diversity mix affects how people perceive immigration? If a large group from one country arrives, does that seem more like an invasion? If a similar number arrives but from a wide range of locations, does that seem more like the normal American melting pot?After 30 years of living in Mableton, this may partly explain why I am not bothered by immigration in the way that you are, Andrew. I expect to see and hear all sorts of people wherever I go in my neighborhood. Today the teller at the bank spoke accented English. There are regular clerks at my grocery store who are immigrants. Our new HVAC was installed by immigrants. As an Atlanta suburb, there are many people descended from African slaves. European ancestry is merely one possibility off the long colorful menu around here.I think pace and numbers matter. A slower pace and fewer — with no massive homogenous populations arriving at once. And a new emphasis on Americanization over “multiculturalism”.From a listener who wants to “Make Democrats Great Again”:Great conversation with Zaid Jilani last week. I am very concerned that hardly any Democrats are being at all introspective, trying to figure out where they went wrong and how to become a party that can actually win elections — maybe even hearts and minds. They are only defined as anti-Trump, and their only hope is for Trump to go down in flames — which he very well might, but all they aspire to is winning as the least-worst party.The policy directions for reclaiming sanity and moderate voters are obvious (to me, at least). Here are my top three issues:1. AffordabilityThe longest lever to affect affordability is housing. Democrats have been complete failures in this regard, with strongholds like California and NYC being the least affordable places. When they talk about “affordable housing,” they only mean housing that is forced below market rate for the few poor people lucky enough to get it. They offer no solutions for the middle class or young people.The solution is obvious: build more. Plough through the various restrictions that are preventing housing from being built. There is no reason housing can't be cheap, except for NIMBY politics. Scott Weiner in California has been doing great work on this.Health care is the second-longest affordability lever. Obamacare made some progress, but not nearly enough, especially in terms of keeping costs down. But I'm not sure we're ready for another push on this; I say focus on housing.2. ImmigrationObviously there should be some immigration, and obviously we have structured our economy such that many jobs are only done by immigrants. But the Democrats' policy of simply not enforcing immigration law is untenable, especially for a group asking to be put in charge of law enforcement. We need those migrant workers, so find a way for them be here legally. Not through amnesty, but through some sort of bureaucratic process: have the employers fill out a form; have the prospective worker fill out a form in some office in Mexico; have someone process the form; and give them a green card.This is simple stuff! And yes, it would be helpful to admit that open borders, sanctuary cities, and subverting the law were not good ideas.3. CultureEnd wokeness. America is not a country consumed by white supremacy, and the people who voted for Trump are not racists. There are hardly any racists! And drop the other insanities, like the trans stuff.The message needs to be, “We are the Democrats and we want to help anybody from any state who needs help.” Hard to convince struggling white people in the South that you're going to help them when you seem to despise them. Love your brother, for crying out loud. And naturally, today's woke Democrats would be much more accepting of this message if it came from a racial minority candidate.Another wanted to hear more:I wish you had asked Zaid about Josh Shapiro. Also, when Zaid talked about affordability, he never mentioned housing — which is why there are so many ex-Californians in his home state of Georgia and elsewhere. “Build Baby Build” should be the slogan of the Democratic Party, rather than gaslighting Americans into believing housing prices will come down because we are getting rid of immigrants (Vance).Here's a dissent:About 20:30 into your interview with Zaid Jilani, he said that the root of all the Abrahamic faiths is that the meek have rights. You replied that this applied more to Christianity and Islam than to Judaism. I say this neither rhetorically nor to admonish you, but how much do you know about Judaism? Your comment is completely mistaken. Just what do you think Judaism says about the meek?Another has examples:In Genesis, you find that all humans were created b'tzelem Elohim (in the image of God). Moreover, Jewish texts consistently frame care for the poor as a legal obligation and moral imperative, not mere charity. Every Jewish child learns that promoting economic justice is mandated. It is called tzedakah.This religious mandate has manifested itself in the real world. Jews have been disproportionately represented in social justice movements aimed at promoting human equality. It wasn't an accident that two of three civil rights movement activists murdered in Neshoba County, Mississippi by the Ku Klux Klan were Jewish.Points taken. Big generalizations in a chat can be dumb. My quarrel may be semantic: the meek is not merely the weak. It's about the quiet people, those easily trampled upon. Like many of Jesus' innovations, it takes a Jewish idea further.Another listener on the Zaid pod:I wonder if you ever play the game of “which time would you like to go back to”? I do! And only half-jokingly, I often say 1994 in DC. Something about, for example, Christopher Hitchens on CSPAN in a dreary suit jacket discussing such *trivial* aspects of politics in a serious way. How perfect! When I listened to your episode with Zaid Jilani about how the left can win, it seemed dated to about this period in the early ‘90s.Ah yes, the Nineties. They were heady times and I think we all kinda realized it at the time. The economy was booming, crime was plummeting, Annie Leibovitz took my picture, and we had the luxury of an impeachment over a b*****b. Good times.On another episode, a listener says I have a “rose-colored view of President Obama”:In your conversation with Jason Willick, you said that Obama was a stickler for proper procedure and doing things the right way. I might instance, on the other side:* Evading the constitutional requirements on treaties in pursuit of the Iran deal (an evasion that the Republicans were stupid enough to go along with)* Encouraging the regulatory gambit of “sue and settle”* The “Dear Colleague” letter* “I've got a pen and a phone”Points taken. Especially the DACA move. But compared to Biden and Trump? Much better. One more listener email:I've been following you for years, but more recently I became a subscriber, and it's a decision I don't regret! I usually listen to the Dishcast over the weekend, and I always find it extremely stimulating, but there is also something relaxing about the length and scope of your conversations.I want to respond to something you said in your Claire Berlinski episode on the subject of Ukraine. Although I appreciate your position in defence of international law, you implied that Russia's claim to Ukrainian land is somehow “historically legitimate.” This is not only problematic from a logical standpoint (does Sweden have a historically legitimate claim to Finland and Norway, or does the UK have a claim to the Republic of Ireland, the US, and all its former colonies?), but also not based on historical reality.Unfortunately, this is not the first time your comments on Ukraine seem come through the prism of a Russian lens. I am sure it's not intentional; perhaps that's not a subject you have invested much time in, which is legitimate. However, I find it a bit surprising that, as we approach the fifth year of Russia's full-scale invasion, you still don't seem to have had the curiosity to explore this and invite any specialist on Ukraine. If Timothy Snyder is too political these days, I would recommend Serhii Plokhy — possibly the most eminent historian of Ukraine — or Yaroslav Hrytsak. They would each be a very interesting conversation.The Dishcast has featured many guests with expertise on the Ukraine war, including Anne Applebaum (twice), John Mearsheimer, Samuel Ramani (twice), Edward Luttwak, Fiona Hill (twice), Robert Wright, Robert Kaplan, Fareed Zakaria, Douglas Murray, Edward Luce, and Niall Ferguson.A reader responds to last week's column, “The President Of The 0.00001 Percent”:Like you, I'm not against people getting rich. A lot of good is done by a few people who have enough money to seed research and the arts, and pursue things that ordinary worker bees would never have the margin of time or resources to pursue. Good so far.But all strong forces need regulation and/or protective barriers, whether it's the weather, sex, patriotism, or capitalism. What's going on now is obscene. Progressive taxation is a social good: it doesn't stop anyone from getting richer and richer; it doesn't remove the positive motivators for success; it just means that the farther they get, the higher their proportionate contribution to the system that lets them get there. There are various ways to tweak the dials, but there is nothing philosophically wrong with tweaking them in a way the sets some outer limit. Let it be very high, but let it not be infinite.Here's a familiar dissent:You were right to torch the nihilism of the .00001 class. You were right to call out moral evasions. But when you referred to “the IDF's massacre of children in Gaza,” you collapsed a morally and legally distinct reality into a slogan. Words matter. “Massacre” implies intent. It suggests that the deliberate killing of children is policy rather than tragic consequence. That is a serious charge, and it deserves serious evidence.The governing reality in Gaza is not that Israel woke up one morning and decided to target children.

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : How Trump Has Boxed Himself Into a Corner on Iran

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 28:19


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Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Political Pressure and Trump's Peace Options

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 32:46


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Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : The End of Ukraine as We Knew It

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 28:46


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The Chicago Maroon
The Maroon Weekly: My.UChicago Data Breach, Mearsheimer Discusses U.S. Relations with Venezuela and Iran

The Chicago Maroon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 5:51


The Maroon has the top stories from the week. A data breach in the my.UChicago portal may have allowed users unauthorized access to personal information. Political science professor John Mearsheimer packed the room for his talk on the U.S.–Venezuela relations in the aftermath of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's ousting. Featuring: Aubrey Barb and Amber Lin Edited by: Aubrey Barb

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Welcome to Cold War 2.0

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 30:45


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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
1/22/26: SCOTUS To Defeat Trump On Fed, DOGE Election Fraud, FanDuel Lies, MN Family Teargassed

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 59:15 Transcription Available


Krystal and Saagar discuss SCOTUS to defeat Trump on the Fed, DOGE election fraud agreement, FanDuel gambling lies, MN family teargassed by ICE. John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ Danny Funt: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Everybody-Loses/Danny-Funt/9781668062029 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
1/22/26: Trump Caves On Greenland, John Mearsheimer On Greenland, Iran & MORE!

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 61:41 Transcription Available


Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump caves on Greenland, John Mearsheimer on the new world order. John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ Danny Funt: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Everybody-Loses/Danny-Funt/9781668062029 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Trump's Greenland Gambit: Force Over Diplomacy?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 29:58


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New Books Network
Yunus Emre Ozigci, "NATO's Meaning and Existence: Within the Interstate Intersubjectivity" (Vernon Press, 2026)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 83:06


NATO's Meaning and Existence: Within the Interstate Intersubjectivity (Vernon Press, 2026) a forthcoming 2026 book by Yunus Emre Ozigci, offers a deep analysis of NATO's identity and role, suggesting it's stuck in bureaucratic inertia despite modern crises, aiming to redefine its purpose through exploring shared identity and transformation, particularly in the context of Russia's actions. This scholarly work uses intersubjectivity to understand how NATO's internal dynamics and external relations, especially concerning the Ukraine conflict, shape its meaning beyond mere military power, potentially moving beyond traditional IR theories to explore collective identity and systemic challenges. In NATO's Meaning and Existence: Within the Interstate Intersubjectivity (2026), Ozigci treats NATO as an intersubjective phenomenon rather than an objective entity. To him, NATO “does not exist objectively” but rather appears “meaningfully through intersubjective recognition.” His skillful integration of philosophical innovations from such thinkers as Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger, and Jean-Paul Sartre supports his deep insights into Kenneth Waltz's structural interpretations of the balance of power, John Mearsheimer's offensive realism, and Robert Keohane's complex interdependence and invites readers to reconsider how alliances exist beyond the surface of policy and power. This work reminds us that NATO's real strength does not necessarily come from being the most efficient military structure in the world, promoting those who excel at following orders, but rather from its ingenuity, resourcefulness, and unity of purpose. His study provides a rare synthesis of diplomatic experience and philosophical depth, inviting readers to reconsider how alliances exist beyond the surface of policy and power. This is an original, meticulously argued, and intellectually stimulating contribution to both NATO studies and the philosophy of international relations. Piotr Pietrzak, Ph.D. -- In Statu Nascendi Think Tank Yunus Emre Ozigci holds a PhD degree in Political Sciences from the Université catholique de Louvain. He graduated from the Galatasaray University (International relations) and completed his MA studies at the University of Ankara (International relations). His research interests and publications cover the IR theory and phenomenology. Since 2000, he has been working as a diplomat in the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served, besides various departments of the Ministry, in Algeria, Belgium, Switzerland and Russia. Currently, he is the First Counsellor of the Turkish Embassy in Nairobi and Deputy Permanent Representative to UNON (UNEP and UN-Habitat). ORCID: 0000-0003-3388-7149 Please note: This publication is a personal work. It does not reflect the official views of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : Foreign Wars, Domestic Crackdowns

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 32:41


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System Update with Glenn Greenwald
Prof. John Mearsheimer on Why Foreign Involvement in Iran Would Fail, U.S. Aggression Toward Venezuela, Trump's Foreign Policy, and More

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 60:07


Prof. John Mearsheimer joins System Update to discuss the protests in Iran, Trump's removal of Maduro, U.S. aggression toward Venezuela, the war in Ukraine, and more.  ---------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update:  Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook  

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Live From The Table: LIVE! Calls Ins, Comedy Cellar Costs and the Problem with Mearsheimer

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 92:54


Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are in-studio and taking calls. Is Dan disparaging the show? Should we cancel it entirely? Will Noam raise prices? A caller lecture us on pronunciation and Noam eviscerates John Mearsheimer.

Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : The Empire Can't Hold

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 30:45


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Judging Freedom
Prof. John Mearsheimer : An Incoherent Foreign Policy.

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 31:42


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