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Latest podcast episodes about karen kwiatkowski

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : The Cost of Genocide

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 29:01


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : The Cost of GenocideSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump Afraid of the Truth

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 26:01


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump Afraid of the TruthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts
The Kyle Anzalone Show guests LARRY JOHNSON & Lt. Col. KAREN KWIATKOWSKI

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 31:35


The fastest way to understand a crisis is to stop arguing about talking points and look at what is physically happening. Today we do exactly that with Larry Johnson as LtCol. Karen Kwiatkowski fills in for Kyle, starting with the Strait of Hormuz and the hard question behind every headline: is it actually open, and who controls passage right now? We point listeners to real-time ship tracking, then walk through what the traffic patterns imply for global oil prices, shipping risk, and the credibility gap between public claims and observable reality. From there, we dig into Tehran's power structure and why personnel moves can change the tone and terms of negotiations. We connect the elevation of tougher security figures to a wider pattern: when moderates are removed, deals get harder, not easier. That sets up a blunt conversation about the MOU that was touted, then abandoned, plus the longer shadow of the JCPOA and how walking away reshapes what Russia, China, and other actors are willing to enforce. The practical takeaway is that “maximum pressure” can end up producing maximum leverage for the other side. We also bring the story home with what families are reporting from US Navy and Marine deployments: supply failures, substandard food, collapsing morale, and the strategic consequences of treating logistics like an afterthought. Finally, we stress-test the idea of bypassing maritime chokepoints with pipelines, including why crude oil is only part of the Persian Gulf export picture when LNG, fertilizer inputs, and helium are on the line too. If this helped you see the Iran-US conflict and energy security with clearer eyes, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. What do you think is the most realistic path to reopening the strait without escalating the war?

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The Kyle Anzalone Show guest Lt Col Karen Kwiatkowski: RUBIO V. Vance: The White House Factions Frustrating Trump?

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 38:59


“We don't want regime change… but the regime has to change.” That line tells you almost everything about how Washington talks itself into bigger wars, and why the US Iran conflict keeps drifting from one stated goal to the next. We sit down with Lt Col Karen Kwiatkowski to sort out what's real, what's posturing, and what the incentives look like behind the curtain as Trump alternates between strike threats and sudden stand downs. We dig into the reported faction fight inside the White House between escalation minded voices and officials trying to slow the spiral, plus the hard constraint nobody can spin away: munitions, interceptors, and readiness. Karen explains why regime change is not a strategy, why “opening the Strait of Hormuz” is often used as a slogan instead of an operational objective, and how a lack of cultural and political understanding of Iran leads to reactive decisions that cost lives and credibility. Then we widen the lens to the regional chessboard. If the US is weakened, overextended, and seen as unreliable, who gains freedom of action? We talk about Israel's incentives, America's intelligence dependence, and the disturbing report that CENTCOM sought “creative and unconventional” ideas to punish Iran, a sign of strategic confusion rather than serious planning. We also unpack the Pentagon leadership and career pipeline that can reward recklessness while punishing accountability. If you care about US foreign policy, Middle East escalation, national security decision making, and what to watch next, this conversation will sharpen your radar. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your take: what's the clearest off ramp from here?

Judging Freedom
Lt.COL Karen Kwiatkowski : How We Know Trump Lost His War

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 25:05


Lt.COL Karen Kwiatkowski : How We Know Trump Lost His WarSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Does Trump Have an Off Ramp?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 30:43


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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Who Would Believe the Government?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 25:36


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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : How the Deep State Uses Trump

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 27:36


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : How the Deep State Uses TrumpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Kyle Anzalone Show guest Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski: Trump Calls Off Ceasefire with Iran

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 40:38


Trump goes from ceasefire language to “it's over” in a matter of hours, and the Strait of Hormuz becomes the pressure point again. Host Kyle Anzalone and guest LtCOL Karen Kwiatkowski walk through the reports of Iranian shots at transiting ships, the follow-on CENTCOM strikes, and what it means when a president talks like a full-scale war is on the table while the Pentagon still faces real constraints in ships, air defense, and weapons stockpiles. If you're trying to understand Iran, US military posture, and how quickly an MOU can unravel, this conversation lays out the incentives and the red flags in plain terms. We also pull on the thread most people miss: oil prices and energy security. We talk about why tanker flow does not snap back to “normal,” why insurance markets matter as much as missiles, and how Strategic Petroleum Reserve decisions can collide with the public story being told about stability. When leaders float the word “blockade,” shipping firms and underwriters do the math, and the result can be higher costs, slower trade, and more opportunity for miscalculation. Then we widen the map to Syria and Lebanon, including the stunning normalization of Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, and the idea of sending battle-hardened fighters toward Hezbollah. From there, we get into Israel's brewing conflict with Turkey, Trump's openness to F-35 sales to Erdogan, and why the jet is as much about control and lock-in as it is about performance. We close with a domestic warning about NDAA Section 219 and why calling Congress may be one of the few levers the public still has.

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Scapegoats and the War in Washington

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 26:45


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Scapegoats and the War in WashingtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Why the US Permits Israel to Spy on Trump

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 22:46


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Why the US Permits Israel to Spy on TrumpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judging Freedom
Lt.COL Karen Kwiatkowski : A Failing Empire Brings Imperialism Home

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 32:06


Lt.COL Karen Kwiatkowski : A Failing Empire Brings Imperialism HomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski - When Israel Attacked the US

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 24:59


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski - When Israel Attacked the USSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Geopolitics & Empire
Karen Kwiatkowski: US-Israel, Ukraine, & Police State as Empire Comes Home

Geopolitics & Empire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 75:47


Ltc. (ret.) Karen Kwiatkowski discusses the controversial legislative section within the NDAA that would deeply integrate the Israeli military into the American defense acquisition and tech sectors. Kwiatkowski criticizes this as a method to fund foreign military interests without public debate while also warning about the erosion of free speech and the rise of the surveillance state. She examines the shifting dynamics of global power (e.g. Iran, Ukraine), arguing that the U.S. is in a period of imperial decline characterized by a hollowed-out economy and failing proxy wars. Additional topics include the dystopian future of robotic warfare and the use of AI for population control, yet she remains hopeful in the potential for resistance against state overreach.  Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE “Plan B” Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Substack https://karenkwiatkowski.substack.com X https://x.com/karen4the6th Lew Rockwell https://www.lewrockwell.com/author/karen-kwiatkowski Sam Adams https://samadamsaward.ch/karen-kwiatkowski Eisenhower Media Network https://eisenhowermedianetwork.org/staff/karen-kwiatkowski About Karen Kwiatkowski Karen Kwiatkowski, Ph.D., a retired USAF lieutenant colonel, farmer and aspiring anarcho-capitalist. She was a whistleblower prior to the second Iraq war in 2002, ran for Congress in Virginia’s 6th district in 2012, received the Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence Award in 2018, is a Fellow at the Eisenhower Media Network, and an Associated Scholar of the Mises Institute. She also writes at karenkwiatkowski.substack.com. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Fusing the Pentagon and the IDF

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 29:55


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Fusing the Pentagon and the IDFSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Why Tehran Will Have the Last Word

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 25:51


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Why Tehran Will Have the Last WordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : If Trump Resumes Bombing

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 22:51


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : If Trump Resumes BombingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coffee and a Mike
Lt. Col Karen Kwiatkowski #1380

Coffee and a Mike

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 68:28


Listen/Watch the FULL EPISODE ad-free/early on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Lt. Col. (ret) Karen Kwiatkowski is a farmer, teacher, and retired AF officer. She talks Trump's visit to China, why Iran conflict could continue, IDF, chilling reality of double tabs, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Karen X- https://x.com/karen4the6th?s=20 Substack- https://substack.com/@karenkwiatkowski Recent Article- https://www.lewrockwell.com/2026/05/karen-kwiatkowski/who-will-teach-donald-trump-to-play-chess/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/  

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts
The Kyle Anzalone Show with Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski: A Ceasefire With Ships Getting Shot At Isn’t a Ceasefire, It’s a Pressure Campaign

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 35:26


A “ceasefire” that still includes ships getting shot at isn't a ceasefire, it's a pressure campaign with a short fuse. Kyle sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski to make sense of the newest swings in the Iran conflict, from limited strikes and fast Iranian responses to the bigger question nobody wants to answer: what is the actual endgame, and who is paying the price while leaders posture? We dig into the details of the so-called U.S. blockade and why it's morphing into something far more dangerous. Karen explains how the mission shifts from lawful interdiction to standoff attacks, why logistics and force protection drive those choices, and how the military can get trapped trying to “make it work” for a civilian commander who doesn't operate in reality. Along the way, we react to Trump's own words, including rhetoric that reads like nuclear escalation, and we ask the blunt question: could an order like that be given, and what happens inside the chain of command if it is? Then we bring it home to the real-world impact most people feel first: oil prices and gas prices. We talk about how energy shocks ripple through summer travel, tourism, rural budgets, and U.S. politics, and why the pain may lag even if the shooting stops tomorrow. We close with a lighter but revealing detour into the UFO file dump and whether it functions as distraction when the public is demanding accountability on very different stories.

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump's Blunders Haunt Him

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 29:22


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump's Blunders Haunt HimSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Kyle Anzalone Show with Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski : Iran: The Next Forever War?

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 34:23


“The one institution that should win the Nobel Peace Prize every single year is the United States military.” We start there, because that claim tells you a lot about how Washington sells war and how quickly moral language gets flipped into marketing. I'm joined again by Colonel Karen Kwakowski to unpack the Iran conflict through the lens of military reality, not cable-news fantasy. We talk about what a peace prize is supposed to represent, why Pentagon leadership rarely shows moral courage, and how allegations of war crimes and civilian deaths get waved away with silence instead of scrutiny. Karen also explains why isolating deployed troops from communication matters, and why the stories that surface when sailors and soldiers come home may change how Americans understand this war. From there, we dig into the defense budget, shrinking US weapons inventories, and the military industrial complex incentives that reward expensive systems even when performance disappoints. We connect those failures to the global arms market, NATO frustration, and why allies may start shopping elsewhere. Then we get specific on strategy: what a real Strait of Hormuz blockade would look like, why Trump's “total control” talk doesn't match operational limits, and how even partial disruption can ripple into a global energy crisis. We close with Netanyahu's comments on Iran and Lebanon, the risk of a long regional fight, and Karen's argument that we're watching an era end as the world moves toward a more multipolar order. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What's the most dangerous lie leaders tell themselves when they start a war?

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The Kyle Anzalone Show [Guest] Lt Col Karen Kwiatkowski: Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Talks Fail—Ceasefire at Risk?

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 40:32


A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sounds like a clean, decisive move until you run it through the real world: geography, international law, ship insurance, and the uncomfortable question of what happens when the other side shoots back. We sit down with Lt Col Karen Kwiatkowski to parse Trump's threat to interdict ships tied to Iranian oil and why “the greatest navy in the world” is not the same thing as a navy that can safely enforce a blockade in a narrow, heavily contested chokepoint. We dig into the operational side of maritime power, from US shipbuilding constraints to costly programs that never matched a realistic strategy. Karen explains why uncertainty is the real market killer: mines do not even have to be confirmed to spike insurance rates, freeze tanker traffic, and disrupt the global supply chain. We also ask what it means to stop third country vessels in international waters, and why targeting tankers linked to China, India, Pakistan, Japan, or South Korea could blow up relationships the US has spent decades trying to build across Asia. Then we widen the lens to diplomacy and messaging. We question why nuclear negotiations would be handled without deep technical expertise, how Israel's priorities shape US posture toward Iran, and why an EMP scare claim on cable news collapses under basic scrutiny of incentives, treaty history, and inspection records. We close with a blunt conversation about propaganda, legitimacy, and the strange politics of personality cult symbols, including Trump's AI “Jesus” image and what it signals about power at home and credibility abroad. If this conversation helps you think clearer, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find it.

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The Kyle Anzalone Show [Guest] LtCOL Karen Kwiatkowski: Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Talks Fail—Ceasefire at Risk?

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 40:32


A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sounds like a clean, decisive move until you run it through the real world: geography, international law, ship insurance, and the uncomfortable question of what happens when the other side shoots back. We sit down with Lt Col Karen Kwiatkowski to parse Trump's threat to interdict ships tied to Iranian oil and why “the greatest navy in the world” is not the same thing as a navy that can safely enforce a blockade in a narrow, heavily contested chokepoint. We dig into the operational side of maritime power, from US shipbuilding constraints to costly programs that never matched a realistic strategy. Karen explains why uncertainty is the real market killer: mines do not even have to be confirmed to spike insurance rates, freeze tanker traffic, and disrupt the global supply chain. We also ask what it means to stop third country vessels in international waters, and why targeting tankers linked to China, India, Pakistan, Japan, or South Korea could blow up relationships the US has spent decades trying to build across Asia. Then we widen the lens to diplomacy and messaging. We question why nuclear negotiations would be handled without deep technical expertise, how Israel's priorities shape US posture toward Iran, and why an EMP scare claim on cable news collapses under basic scrutiny of incentives, treaty history, and inspection records. We close with a blunt conversation about propaganda, legitimacy, and the strange politics of personality cult symbols, including Trump's AI “Jesus” image and what it signals about power at home and credibility abroad. If this conversation helps you think clearer, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find it.

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump Making Matters Worse

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 25:34


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump Making Matters WorseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump's War: Worse Than Expected, Better Than Hoped?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 24:09


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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump Has No Off Ramp

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 23:10


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump Has No Off RampSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shaun Newman Podcast
#1025 - Cornerstone Forum 26'

Shaun Newman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 54:01


Today I am releasing three keynote speeches from the Cornerstone Forum. Neil Oliver, Chad Prather, and Karen Kwiatkowski each brought a unique voice, yet their messages formed the theme of the Forum this year:The power of open discussion and honest dialogue in an age of censorship and division. Why aiming at a clear goal matters — having vision and direction in uncertain times. The core truth is that freedom is in our DNA — it's not granted by governments, it's hardwired into who we are as human beings.The entire Cornerstone Forum is being released on Substack. Watch the Cornerstone Forum 26'https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : A Revolution in the US Military?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 24:45


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : A Revolution in the US Military?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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WBAI News with Paul DeRienzo
032426 America's Lost War, Israel's Torture Problem, King Trump

WBAI News with Paul DeRienzo

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 4:52


Retired Air Force officer Karen Kwiatkowski

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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : A Revolution in the US Military?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 24:45


LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : A Revolution in the US Military?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Can Trump Change His Mind?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 27:23


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Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock - Radio
Guest: Karen Kwiatkowski -- Topic: Iran -- Hour 1

Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock - Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 155:00


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The Kyle Anzalone Show [GUEST] Lt Col Karen Kwiatkowski: Operation Epic Failure: Trump's War in Iran Is NOT Going As Planned

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 40:48


A war launched with shifting reasons and sliding timelines is a warning sign, not a strategy. We sit down with former Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski to examine how the U.S.–Iran confrontation veered from consent to chaos in days: bungled evacuations, brittle base defenses, and a communications vacuum that can't cover for poor planning. Karen draws a sharp line from the Iraq playbook—months of theater and “evidence”—to today's improvisation, arguing that when leaders skip the work of persuasion, they often skip the work of preparation too. We unpack the divergence between U.S. national interests and the aims of regional allies who gain from fragmentation rather than stability. From alleged false flags to decapitation strikes that harden, not break, an adversary's will—especially during sacred seasons—Karen explains why social cohesion, religion, and memory matter in war as much as missiles and jets. We probe the culture inside the Pentagon, where candor fades as rank rises, and how that dynamic leaves troops exposed in trailers instead of layered defenses while press briefings promise “every precaution.” The conversation gets unflinching about costs: industrial limits that can't sustain a long fight, political timelines that breed wishful thinking, and a post-failure push for massive “rebuild” budgets that reward the very errors that caused the losses. Yet there's a path forward. We chart a reset built on real national security—clear objectives, lawful authority, matched means, and diplomacy that lowers the premium on force. If America wants fewer funerals and fewer blank checks, it needs consent, competence, and clarity at the core of policy. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who cares about foreign policy, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep these conversations sharp and useful.

Judging Freedom
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : When Leaders Use Rhetoric to Avoid Consequences. Is Trump seeking an out?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 26:52


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Judging Freedom
LtCOL. : Karen Kwiatkowski : Did Fear of Epstein Fuel the War?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 25:07


LtCOL. : Karen Kwiatkowski : Did Fear of Epstein Fuel the War?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Bryan Hyde Show
2026 Mar 3 The Bryan Hyde Show

The Bryan Hyde Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 23:08


It's my weekly sit-down with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We explore the launch of America's latest war of choice and the options we have as citizens of conscience. Our ruling class is calling the attacks on Iran "Operation Epic Fury" but as Karen Kwiatkowski explains, if they were being truthful, they'd call it "Operation Epstein's Fury" Article of the Day: The U.S. Constitution may seem anachronistic but it's still the written contract that defines the form and upper limits of our federal government's powers. Tom Woods has some timely clarity on what it says about presidential war powers. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

Judging Freedom
LtCOL : Karen Kwiatkowski : Does the Government Accept Any Restraints ?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 27:06


LtCOL : Karen Kwiatkowski : Does the Government Accept Any Restraints ?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Kyle Anzalone Show: [GUEST] LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Netanyahu Arrives in Washington to Plot Iran War

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 42:40


Headlines keep colliding: sudden airspace closures, a foreign leader urging new wars, and a deluge of Epstein revelations that raise more questions than answers. We cut through the noise to map the pattern—who benefits from distraction, why certain names stay hidden, and how selective secrecy corrodes the rule of law and our shared sense of justice. With Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, we examine the stakes of the Epstein files beyond the horror of child sex trafficking: alleged blackmail, influence peddling, insider trading, and a culture of impunity for elites. We contrast how local law enforcement handles similar crimes with how federal power seems to shield the well-connected, and we explore what that double standard does to public trust. On the domestic front, we look at job-market friction, surging applicant pools, and why rising gold and silver hint at dollar risk and policy uncertainty—economic signals that don't match the official happy talk. Abroad, we confront the moral and strategic costs of Gaza, U.S. complicity in escalating violence, and renewed talk of strikes on Iran. “Limited” actions rarely stay limited; supply routes, oil flows, and regional deterrence hang in the balance. We discuss the very real risk of miscalculation and what it would take to step back from the brink. Finally, we outline a path that could actually restore confidence: protect victims but fully name co-conspirators, fire officials who misled Congress, prosecute crimes without fear or favor, and prioritize diplomacy over performative force. If you're tired of euphemisms and ready for clarity, this conversation connects the dots and offers a concrete checklist for accountability at home and restraint abroad. Listen, share with someone who cares about justice, and leave a review telling us the one action you most want leaders to take now.

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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Will Trump Start WWIII ?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 29:14


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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : What to Do With a Lawless President

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 29:15


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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump Runs OPEC

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 23:38


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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Israel's Political Ideology Is Driving Endless Death

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 23:30


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LtCOL : Karen Kwiatkowski : Empire by Another Name; Trump's Neo-Colonial Ambitions

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 21:28


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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : US Empire Seeking a New Colony

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 23:32


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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Can the State be Tamed?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 27:30


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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : How Close is WWIII?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 23:55


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COL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Divorcing the Empire.

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 24:49


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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Is Pete Hegseth a War Criminal?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 26:05


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LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : CHARLIE KIRK'S MURDER: Why is Netanyahu Disbelieved?

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 25:05


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