Podcasts about Regime

Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains how the US is aggressively targeting Cuban regime elites by freezing assets and revoking visas. To facilitate the regime's collapse, O'Grady stresses that the US must present a viable post-collapse plan for "Day Zero" to avoid chaos, bloodshed, or oligarchic asset-grabbing. She advocates for securing property rights to encourage external investments and suggests using multilateral peacekeepers to maintain order. She supports a transitional board of Cuban-Americans and Americans to manage investments and prevent former military elites from seizing privatized state assets. (4)

The Iran war has reached the six-month mark, far beyond the quick victory Trump once promised. Pakistan says it's still working on diplomacy to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump says he has no timetable for ending the conflict and insists the United States is winning. The big story is that there now appears to be free passage through the American-controlled corridor off Oman's coast. About half of the prewar oil traffic is reportedly getting through. That would represent a significant loss of Iranian leverage — but only if crude prices begin to fall.Brent crude remains just under $90 a barrel. That's the low end of high, not the meaningful decline we saw during the memorandum-of-understanding period. Iran is at an impasse. Regime leaders have reportedly been doxxed, people aren't getting paid because the country can't move oil, and there are rumors that the supreme leader may be dead. If Iran's leverage since the revolution was “Don't interact with us or we'll derail the world economy and set the region on fire,” that doesn't appear to have happened. Its proxies haven't ignited the region, its oil isn't moving normally, and it may now be operating without a supreme leader.Politically, though, this has been an absolute disaster for Trump. It fractured his right flank and gave independent voters permission to say, “No, this guy sucks. He lied.” He called himself the president of peace, and now we've been at war with Iran for six months. Iran's goal is to make Trump pay in the midterms, and Trump is doing a lot to help. He doesn't have tremendous instincts for winning races when he isn't on the ballot.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The administration may be looking to Venezuela for relief. It's negotiating with the interim government for American ownership stakes in more than a dozen productive oil fields holding about 90 billion barrels of proven reserves. Venezuela would receive investment and additional revenue while American and other private firms rebuilt production. Is this energy security or an extraordinary American claim on another country's resources? To quote the Stephen A. Smith meme: We don't care. At least not when it comes to the one thing that matters in American politics — gas prices.So go gas prices, so goes the economy, inflation, and probably the midterms. Trump's original pitch was that tariffs might create instability and make foreign goods more expensive, but Americans could count on cheaper energy. A funny thing happened on the way to Tehran, and that got screwed up. More Venezuelan oil could push prices down and make it easier to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve without buying expensive crude. It would also almost certainly benefit the oil companies that remain furious about Hugo Chávez taking their equipment.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:14 - Trade War with Canada00:34:44 - Update00:36:49 - Iran00:42:19 - Venezuelan Oil00:45:13 - 9/11 Trial00:47:25 - Evan Scrimshaw's Midterm Picks01:25:03 - NFL01:48:34 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

In this episode, we bring back political science professor Dr. Bikrum Gil to discuss the myth that Iran is an evil imperialist regime. The analysis goes beyond loving or hating Iran; instead, we ground the conversation in a material approach to understanding what constitutes an imperialist nation and where Iran fits within it.  We also explore a recent open letter published in the Guardian titled 'To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors'. It was signed by several prominent academics and activists, including Angela Davis, Robyn Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, among others. It also had political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, but there is deep speculation whether he was aware his name would be used. The letter conflates the imperialist powers of the United States and Israel. Dr. Gill explains how this faulty logic is bigger than one letter but a consequence of Western knowledge production that fails for meet the moment. This leads to the broader discussion on what forms of knowledge help meet the moment, how we need to expand beyond our current canon, and what the resistance teaches us.  To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors' https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/iran-political-prisoners Myth: "I Stand With the Iranian People…BUT" w/ Bikrum Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZB39oUID1M&t=2719s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/blackmyths

In this episode, we bring back political science professor Dr. Bikrum Gil to discuss the myth that Iran is an evil imperialist regime. The analysis goes beyond loving or hating Iran; instead, we ground the conversation in a material approach to understanding what constitutes an imperialist nation and where Iran fits within it.  We also explore a recent open letter published in the Guardian titled 'To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors'. It was signed by several prominent academics and activists, including Angela Davis, Robyn Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, among others. It also had political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, but there is deep speculation whether he was aware his name would be used. The letter conflates the imperialist powers of the United States and Israel. Dr. Gill explains how this faulty logic is bigger than one letter but a consequence of Western knowledge production that fails for meet the moment. This leads to the broader discussion on what forms of knowledge help meet the moment, how we need to expand beyond our current canon, and what the resistance teaches us.  To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors' https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/iran-political-prisoners Myth: "I Stand With the Iranian People…BUT" w/ Bikrum Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZB39oUID1M&t=2719s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/blackmyths

In this episode, we bring back political science professor Dr. Bikrum Gil to discuss the myth that Iran is an evil imperialist regime. The analysis goes beyond loving or hating Iran; instead, we ground the conversation in a material approach to understanding what constitutes an imperialist nation and where Iran fits within it.  We also explore a recent open letter published in the Guardian titled 'To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors'. It was signed by several prominent academics and activists, including Angela Davis, Robyn Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, among others. It also had political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, but there is deep speculation whether he was aware his name would be used. The letter conflates the imperialist powers of the United States and Israel. Dr. Gill explains how this faulty logic is bigger than one letter but a consequence of Western knowledge production that fails for meet the moment. This leads to the broader discussion on what forms of knowledge help meet the moment, how we need to expand beyond our current canon, and what the resistance teaches us.  To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors' https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/iran-political-prisoners Myth: "I Stand With the Iranian People…BUT" w/ Bikrum Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZB39oUID1M&t=2719s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/blackmyths

Gregory Copley, editor of Defense & Foreign Affairs, argues that the US sanctions regime against Iran is strategic signaling that makes Washington look weak, as it ignores China's trade dominance and threatens relations with India. He also views the Canadian trade dispute as a strategic failure that weakens the NORAD treaty and forces Canada to act independently in the Arctic. This unpredictability has alienated European allies, who are now bypassing the US to negotiate directly on Ukraine. Additionally, Copley analyzes post-Petro Colombia, detailing how the energetic new president faces massive domestic security issues, narco-trafficking networks, and the grounding of critical disaster relief aircraft under sanctions. (5)

Dr. Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi, himself a former political prisoner, models what a letter of solidarity written to Iranian political prisoners might look like: https://www.jadaliyya.com/Details/47613/An-Alternative-Open-Letter-to-Iran%E2%80%99s-Political-PrisonersI'd say subscribe to https://www.rfemedia.com/ for the full episode but we forgot to get to Dr. Ghamari-Tabrizi's solidarity letter until the very end. So enjoy the full episode for free!Our argument is not a new one: that western intellectuals who purport to be anti-imperialist often do the work of imperialism by bothsidesing human rights abuses and war crimes, thereby manufacturing consent or at least fostering an information atmosphere of moral confusion so people find it challenging to pick a side. This directly aids and abets both Imperialism and the War State. Enjoy!

In this episode—Part 2 of The Syndicate, the Octopus, and the Gray Alliance—we look at how the JFK assassination and other deep political scandals were deployed by Zionists to blackmail the US deep state and advance Zionist goals. This series expands on my 2025 presentation from the 9/11 Turning the Tide conference. The working plan is for the series to eventually be transcribed and edited for a journal article. To hear this full episode, and to get access to the entire library of American Exception, including the Gray Alliance series with Max Arvo, and the oral history with Peter Dale Scott, subscribe to American Exception on Patreon. Check out: The Gray Alliance: How Ultra-Zionist Neoconservatism Took Over the American Deep State - Part 1: The Regime and the Syndicate The Lansky-Teamster Syndicate and the Deep State Global Drug Connection - Part 2 of "The Gray Alliance: How Ultra-Zionist Neoconservatism Took Over the American Deep State" James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA's 'Cuban Business': How the Deep State 86ed Truth and Justice Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A public split erupts inside Iran's government as senior politicians call for an end to the war while security hardliners threaten to escalate the conflict. Somali pirates seize a suspected Iranian shadow-fleet tanker in the region's second hijacking in four days, marking the largest surge in piracy there in more than a decade. Russia allegedly uses a notorious “double-tap” attack against a Ukrainian shopping center, killing civilians before striking again as rescuers arrive. In today's Back of the Brief, Iranian hackers may be opening another front against the West after reportedly shutting down a British power plant for four days. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting ⁠https://PDBPremium.com⁠. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: ⁠https://ethos.com/PDB⁠  Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: ⁠https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB⁠ Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to ⁠https://TAKELEAN.com⁠ and use code PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilya Ponomarev is a Russian-Ukrainian politician who was a member of the Russian State Duma from 2007 to 2016. After the 2022 Russian invasion, Ponomarev joined Ukraine's Territorial Defence Forces, and categorically denounced the invasion. While a member of the Russian State Duma, he was the only deputy not to vote in favour of the Russian gay propaganda law and to vote against Russia's annexation of Crimea in March 2014. He is now in exile in Ukraine and is a spokesman with insurgent Russian forces (National Republican Army) fighting on the side of Ukraine. ----------LINKS:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilya_Ponomarev https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002113qhttps://www.fpri.org/contributor/ilya-ponomarev/BOOKS:Does Putin Have to Die? The Story of How Russia Becomes a Democracy after Losing to Ukraine (Hardcover – 19 Jan. 2023)ARTICLES: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/01/19/ilya-ponomaryov-we-have-to-capture-the-kremlin-there-is-no-other-way-a83772 ----------David DeBatto is host of the ‘No Delusion Zone' podcast @NoDelusionZone is a retired U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, a geopolitical analyst, writer, and podcaster. David is an Iraq war veteran who served as Team Leader of a Tactical Human Intelligence Team (THT) in operations within Iraq and is also a former police officer. David is considered too conservative for the progressive left and too independent minded for the radical right and seeks to challenge political dogma and the naked self-interest of politicians. ----------LINKS:@NoDelusionZone https://www.protectingtherepublic.com/podcasthttps://x.com/ddebattohttps://www.kyivpost.com/authors/743----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines what the White House is calling “Economic D-Day,” a major escalation of economic pressure against Iran. Kempfer assesses why anticipated public resistance to Tehran's government has not materialized, how months of conflict have strained regional security and U.S. air-defense inventories, and why Washington may now see economic collapse as its most viable strategic lever. The discussion explores Iran's inflation crisis, the rial's decline, oil flows through and around the Strait of Hormuz, efforts to close financial and trading backdoors, and the critical role of Gulf allies. Kempfer also considers whether intensified sanctions could fracture Iran's security apparatus, revive domestic unrest, and ultimately produce regime change without an official declaration of that objective. Finally, he examines the risks of escalation, propaganda, covert action, strategic deception, and the consequences of failure for U.S. credibility worldwide and future diplomacy abroad.Takeaways:Washington shifts toward intensified economic pressure against Iran.Iran's economic crisis could become a strategic breaking point.Domestic unrest remains critical to Tehran's long-term stability.U.S. air-defense inventories face significant pressure from regional conflict.Gulf allies could determine whether economic sanctions truly succeed.Closing Iranian financial backdoors becomes a central U.S. objective.Economic collapse could potentially trigger fractures within security forces.Regime change may emerge without becoming declared American policy.#STRATPodcast #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem #StrategicRiskAnalysis #EconomicDDay #Iran #IranConflict #IranEconomy #EconomicWarfare #EconomicSanctions #USForeignPolicy #StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEastSecurity #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #RegimeChange #StrategicIntelligence #GlobalSecurity #MarineIntelligence #RiskAssessment

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran's leaders fear another popular uprising, and the return of Hossein Taeb—the notorious “Suppression Sheikh”—reveals how Tehran intends to expand surveillance and prevent another revolt. Russia pounds Kyiv with drones and cruise missiles, killing at least 16 people as Ukraine's shortage of air-defense interceptors becomes increasingly lethal. Romanian F-16s destroy an explosive Russian sea drone after it reaches one of Europe's most important new gas projects in the Black Sea. In today's Back of the Brief, suspicious prediction-market bets may be revealing American military operations before the first missile is fired. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Thanks to today's sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB. Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Military intelligence expert Michael Pregent join Brian Kilmeade to reveal the administration's new phase of "Operation Economic Fury"—a strategy targeting Iran's shadow oil fleet, regional proxies, and financial lifelines in Iraq and Pakistan. Plus, economist Tiana Lowe Doescher breaks down the $40 trillion national debt crisis, and neuroscientist Jared Horvath exposes why tech in classrooms is failing American students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Treasury is quietly taking control of financial conditions and the market implications could trigger a new wave in the debasement trade. This week, Felix and Quinn unpack Treasury's accelerating intervention in long-term yields and why it could reignite the rotation into hard assets as policymakers suppress yields and tolerate inflation. We explore inflation, dollar weakness, AI financing, oil's ongoing supply shock, and where capital likely rotates next. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:17 Treasury Buybacks Change The Game 12:53 Is This Fiscal Operation Twist? 19:17 Where Does The Debasement Trade Go? 24:18 How Long Can They Goose Markets? 29:08 Can The Fed Stay Hawkish? 33:39 When Should You Buy Inflation Protection? 37:58 Is Debt Monetization Next? 41:25 Where Should Investors Hide? 46:12 What Comes After The AI Boom? 51:58 Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Quinn – https://x.com/qthomp › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Weekly Roundup Charts – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dCi1wentet0JRlYXC_OX0s2QIm1qXvIW/view?usp=sharing EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Afshon Ostovar, one of the leading experts on Iran and the host of the members-only podcast The Iran Reckoning, is joined by War on the Rocks membership editor Kerry Anderson for a state-of-play conversation on the conflict between the United States and Iran. They consider why the fighting has settled into a stalemate and dig into which figures in the Iranian regime have influence over Iran's approach to the war. Afshon unpacks the implications of Mohsen Rezaei's recent appointment as head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, before the two look ahead to what comes next. Normally members-only content, this episode is released here for free.

Original Air Date: March 31st, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held a press conference providing the latest update on the Iran war one month into Operation Epic Fury. Hegseth stated, “Regime change has occurred.” He reported, “The last 24 hours saw the lowest number of enemy missiles and drones fired by Iran. … We recently destroyed another one of their command bunkers. … Just last night, we had 200 dynamic strikes alone.” Hegseth warned, “President Trump will make a deal — he is willing. And the terms of the deal are known to them. If Iran is not willing, then the United States War Department will continue with even more intensity." What will Iran do next? We also cover: • Iryna Zarutska mural halted. • What's underneath the new White House ballroom? • Marco Rubio sits with Al Jazeera to discuss the Iran war. • Lindsey Graham visits Disney World alone? • Artemis II donuts & flight path. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:25 Should the U.S. Stay in NATO? 00:55 Iran Launches Missile at Turkey 01:44 Marco Rubio on NATO 03:12 Aljazeera Discussion 04:45 Marco Rubio on When War with Iran will End? 06:49 Marco Rubio on Iran's Regime Change 11:40 Trump: First Three Days of Iran Offensive 13:41 Price of Oil 14:30 Iranians Need to Take Back their Country! 15:21 Weapons Depot in Iran Explodes 19:07 Trump's Ten-Day Deadline 20:07 Illegal Iranians under the Biden Administration 21:35 The REAL Purpose for White House Ballroom 26:06 Trump's Presidential Library 31:04 Jeffy Talks about Marco Rubio's Ears 31:18 Just Kidding! Time for Fat Five 43:13 Abdul El-Sayed Running for Senator of Michigan 45:52 FBI Michigan Synagogue Update 49:47 New Mutated COVID-19 Variant 52:27 Music Time! 54:32 Major News Outlets Supporting Trump? 57:34 Marine Arrested for Stealing Missile System 59:11 Election Stolen in Florida? 1:01:03 Mural for Iryna Zarutska Halted 1:04:00 Gifts for Pat & Friends! 1:08:17 Pete Hegseth on Iran 1:12:25 Lindsey Graham at Disney World 1:15:42 Kris Cruz Brings some Artemis II Donuts! 1:16:13 New Video from 'New Democrat Party' 1:21:27 Artemis II Flight Path 1:22:20 'New Democrat Party' and Pronouns 1:25:42 Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Markwayne Mullin 1:28:10 What Epic City Almost Was Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janatyn Sayeh explores the "secret plan" of Iranian hardliners to escalate regional conflict and raise costs for the United States. He notes that while the Iranian economy is an existential vulnerability, the regime is willing to ride out sanctions to maintain its Islamist agenda. Sayeh critiques the viability of a U.S. land blockade, citing the difficulty of gaining cooperation from neighbors like Afghanistan and Pakistan. He argues that power is concentrated within the IRGCsecurity establishment rather than just the Supreme Leader, and that internal rifts are secondary to the elite's collective survival. (3)

Mentre le guerre portano il Medio Oriente ogni giorno nelle nostre case, cosa sappiamo della vita che oggi le persone, e le donne in particolare, conducono sotto il regime di Kabul? Com'è la vita in Afghanistan a cinque anni dal ritorno dei Talebani?Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui. 

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ruled Hungary with an iron fist for 16 years. After he was unseated in a landslide election last April, many Hungarians wonder if the new government led by Peter Magyar can mend the deeply damaged democracy. This episode was produced and edited by Michael Levitt.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

As conflict intensifies in the Strait of Hormuz, retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille describes the broader geopolitical battle in the Middle East, the strategic necessity of targeting Iran's regime, and the threat of regional escalation.  He also shares the story behind his new Fox Nation documentary, The Final Flight: The Men of Extortion 17, and highlights an upcoming Hudson River swim honoring fallen SEALs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seit fünf Jahren herrschen in Afghanistan wieder die Taliban – mit verheerenden Folgen für die Bevölkerung. Wie gehen wir heute mit dieser Lage um? Wie geht es den Menschen, was macht die deutsche Politik? Diskussion Sie mit Mitra Hashemi und Carolin Courts Von WDR 5.

Jim Rickards returns for a wide-ranging macro conversation on a world where geopolitics and economics have fully merged. He lays out the US–Iran standoff as a global game of chicken — Trump betting Iran's economy breaks first, Iran betting the midterm elections break Trump first — and explains why he thinks Tehran holds the stronger hand, why regime change was always a fantasy, and how a handful of drones a week is enough to keep the Strait of Hormuz bottled up. From there he turns to gold: how he used Jim Rogers' 50% drawdown rule and fractal scale invariance to call the bottom, why central bank buying puts a floor under the market, why gold works as a deflation hedge as well as an inflation hedge, and why he stands by his $10,000 target. He also dismantles the popular "debasement trade" narrative, explains what Kevin Warsh's less transparent, market-following Fed means for investors conditioned to expect a rescue, and walks through the unwinding of the Japanese yen carry trade — which he calls the most important story in the world right now, and the one most likely to make 2027 messy. The episode closes on the darker side of AI: increasingly sophisticated voice-cloned scams aimed at older Americans.Thank you to our partners Augusta Precious Metals — To learn more, visit https://juliabuysgold.com/ or text “Julia" to 35052Monetary Metals - learn more at https://www.monetary-metals.com/julia/More about Rickards: Rickards is a New York Times bestselling author of Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis and several other best-sellers, including The New Great Depression, Aftermath, The Road to Ruin, Death of Money, The New Case for Gold, Sold Out: How Broken Supply Chains, Surging Inflation, and Political Instability Will Sink the Global Economy, and his newest book MoneyGPT: AI and the Threat to the Global Economy. An investment advisor, lawyer, inventor, and economist, Rickards has held senior positions at Citibank, Long-Term Capital Management, and Caxton Associates. He is also the Editor of Strategic Intelligence, a widely-read financial newsletter. Links:  http://www.jamesrickardsproject.com/ https://x.com/RealJimRickardsVisit CallFort.io  or download the app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/callfort/id6752949954Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: welcome back, Jim Rickards1:04 – Geopolitics and economics have merged: chokepoints and economic warfare3:30 – The US–Iran game of chicken: what each side is betting6:13 – Regime change isn't happening — and why killing leaders backfired10:42 – Lost credibility and the Iran–Oman deal the US wasn't part of14:41 – The midterm clock, and how Iran keeps the Strait closed17:23 – [Sponsor: Augusta Precious Metals]19:04 – Gold's drawdown: the Jim Rogers 50% rule and fractal math24:04 – Why gold goes much higher — and the $10,000 call25:03 – What's driving gold: central banks, deflation, flat mine supply31:15 – Why the "debasement trade" narrative is wrong33:00 – Inside the primary dealer world and the old Fed35:00 – Kevin Warsh, killing the dot plot, and a whole new Fed38:16 – [Sponsor: Monetary Metals]40:03 – The Fed's only real job — and what Friedman got wrong44:13 – The yen carry trade: the most important story in the world48:55 – The petrodollar, Japan's Treasuries, and the Bessent bailout51:43 – Why currency defenses always fail, and why 2027 gets messy52:50 – AI, sophisticated scams, and the Callfort app59:10 – What's next: climbing Kilimanjaro

Jonathan Schanzer discusses the opaque leadership within Iran, noting the Supreme Leader's prolonged absence and the IRGC's tightening grip on power. The regime appears sclerotic, relying on aging loyalists while forcing the U.S. to remain engaged in regional conflicts to strain its economy. Simultaneously, the Houthis have escalated maritime attacks in the Red Sea and on Saudi infrastructure, effectively opening a new front in the conflict. This escalation exploits fractures between Arab states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who remain in competition rather than forming a unified front against Iranian proxy networks. (2)

To hear this full episode, and to get access to the entire library of American Exception, including the Gray Alliance series with Max Arvo, and the oral history with Peter Dale Scott, subscribe to American Exception on Patreon. This is Part 1 of a series that expands on my 2025 presentation from the 9/11 Turning the Tide conference. The series will eventually be transcribed and edited for a journal article. American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast.  Check out: The Gray Alliance: How Ultra-Zionist Neoconservatism Took Over the American Deep State - Part 1: The Regime and the Syndicate The Lansky-Teamster Syndicate and the Deep State Global Drug Connection - Part 2 of "The Gray Alliance: How Ultra-Zionist Neoconservatism Took Over the American Deep State" James Angleton, Mossad, the Syndicate, and the CIA's 'Cuban Business': How the Deep State 86ed Truth and Justice Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

Send us Fan MailWe walk through the weirdly powerful math that makes a stable $10,000 profit stream worth $50,000 in one world and $1,000,000 in another. Then we apply the same present value logic to politics and show how unpredictable rules raise transaction costs, inflate the effective discount rate, and freeze long-term investment. • the discount rate as the hidden driver of valuation • why the consol bond makes present value intuitive • P = X / R as a shortcut for long-lived assets • how low interest rates mechanically boost asset prices • discount rates as opportunity cost plus inflation plus risk • regime uncertainty as political risk priced into investment • how New Deal “experimentation” can prolong a downturn • modern examples through tariffs tax policy and regulation • a listener puzzle on why Coke concentrate costs more Tell me what the answer is. If anybody knows of a recording of the George M. Cohan play, Broadway musical, I would certainly like to be able to find it. Michael Munger, "How Interest Rates Set Asset Prices: One Weird Trick," The Daily Economy, May 28, 2025 Robert Higgs, "Regime Uncertainty: Why the Great Depression Lasted So Long and Why Prosperity Resumed after the War," The Independent Review, Spring 1997 Amity Shlaes, The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression (HarperCollins, 2007)Franklin D. Roosevelt, Oglethorpe University commencement address, May 22, 1932 Book o-da-week:  Robert Higgs, Depresssion, War, and Cold War, (reprint) Independent Institute. If you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com !You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz 

When Bashar al-Assad fled Syria in December 2024, it brought a sudden end to a family dynasty that had ruled the country for more than fifty years. The collapse of his government also prompted a new wave of reporting into the lives of the Assads — and particularly Bashar's wife, Asma al-Assad.Before she became Syria's first lady, Asma was Emma Akhras, a British-born investment banker from West London. Once profiled by Vogue as a modernizing force and “a rose in the desert,” she became one of the most controversial figures of Assad's brutal dictatorship.Chloe Hadjimatheou is The Observer's narrative editor and host of the podcast 'We Call Her Emma.' She joins guest host Jason Markusoff to discuss the transformation of Syria's former first lady and her complicity in her husband's regime. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A major leadership shakeup in Tehran elevates Mohsen Rezaei, a veteran Revolutionary Guard commander, as Iran approaches critical decisions over the Strait of Hormuz and the future of the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects President Trump's latest Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Brunt Workwear: Get $10 off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDBand enter THE BRUNT POTTY OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES for your chance to win $50,000. No purchase necessary. Ends 9/18/26. Official rules apply. #Bruntpod HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybriefand get 50% off your first year of coverage. Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

91 MinutesPG-13Paul Gottfried was the Raffensberger Professor of Humanities at Elizabethtown College. He is the author of many books, including Leo Strauss and the Conservative Movement in America and Conservatism in America: Making Sense of the American Right.This a re-release of episode 285 published 7/15/19, and episode 880 published 4/11/23.A Paleoconservative Anthology: New Voices for an Old TraditionChronicles MagazinePete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'VideoSupport Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

As the American right and left are increasingly pulled toward their ideological extremes, many politicians have chosen to appease the loudest voices in their coalitions even when those voices flirt with or openly embrace antisemitism. Senator Ted Cruz says he's done playing nice. “If we do not defeat this poison,” he warns, “I believe it will consume the Republican Party just like it has consumed the Democratic Party.” Today, Cruz joins School of War to discuss his strategy for bringing down Iran's regime, what Tucker Carlson's splinter from the mainstream right means for conservative politics, and the battle he believes will define the future of the Republican Party.  02:08 - The State of Iran After the War 02:46 - Why Trump Struck Iran 04:13 - Why the MOU Was a Disaster 05:39 - The Post That Triggered an Iranian Bot Campaign 07:24 - Why Cruz Opposed the Iran Deal 08:57 - America's Next Move in Iran 09:29 - Why the Goal Should Be Regime Collapse 12:01 - Cruz's Strategy to Bring Down the Regime 13:08 - Why He Wants to Arm Iranian Protesters 15:22 - The Future of America's Foreign Policy 16:27 - Is the Democratic Party Being Taken Over? 21:32 - The Rise of Antisemitism on the Right 22:50 - Why Tucker Carlson Is “Dangerous” 24:06 - “We Have to Defeat This Poison” 26:34 - Could Tucker Carlson Run for President? This episode of School of War is brought to you by Maven Smart System, the builder platform for the American warfighter, fielded across the force and live on the frontline today. Learn more at palantir.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was ist vom Bundeswehr-Einsatz am Hindukusch geblieben? Dieser Frage geht Peter Hornung im Schwerpunkt mit dem Krisenreporter Can Merey nach. Vor fünf Jahren, am 15. August 2021, haben die Taliban wieder die Macht in Afghanistan übernommen, die letzten Bundeswehrsoldaten hatten ihren Stützpunkt im Norden des Landes einige Wochen zuvor verlassen. Merey ist gerade von einer Reise nach Kunduz zurückgekommen, wo es über Jahre ein deutsches Feldlager gab. Er schildert seine Eindrücke aus einer Gegend, in der man sich durchaus noch an die Deutschen erinnert - wenn auch mit sehr gemischten Gefühlen. Als Symbol für den deutschen Einsatz könne die von der Bundeswehr gebaute Mischa-Meier-Brücke dienen, sagt Merey. Die liegt längst zerbrochen in dem Fluss, über den sie einmal führte.Zwischen dem Iran und Oman soll es Einigung über den Schiffsverkehr in der Straße von Hormus geben. Bislang sind nur Eckpunkte bekannt, die das Regime in Teheran stärken würden. Wegen des Krieges im Iran sind die Raketen-Bestande der USA laut Medienberichten deutlich geschrumpft. Vor allem der begrenze Bestand an Patriot-Raketen hat auch Folgen für die Ukraine, berichtet Astrid Corall. Das Land kann sich nur noch sehr schwer gegen russische Raketen-Angriffe wehren. Eine deutliche Zunahme sieht die Ukraine auch ei Attacken auf Schiffe im Schwarzen Meer und in Häfen, die Sorge vor Auswirkungen für die globale Ernährungssicherheit wächst.Lob und Kritik, alles bitte per Mail an streitkraefte@ndr.deAlle Folgen von "Streitkräfte und Strategien"https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/podcast2998.htmlPodcast-Tipp: Machtfragen - Das sicherheitspolitische Updatehttps://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/podcast5342.html

REPLAY: Unsere Hosts sind in der Sommerpause und so wiederholen wir an dieser Stelle besonders interessante Folgen (Erstveröffentlichung dieser Episode war am 02.03.2026): Journalist und Nahost-Experte Karim El-Gawhary beschreibt die Situation im Gazastreifen als humanitäre Katastrophe mit zerstörter Infrastruktur, massiver Vertreibung und einer „Waffenruhe“, die diesen Namen kaum verdient. Er betont, dass die israelische Besatzung von Gaza und Westjordanland der zentrale Kernkonflikt ist und skizziert vier Optionen: Status quo, Vertreibung der Palästinenser, eine inzwischen fast unmögliche Zwei-Staaten-Lösung und eine schwer vorstellbare Einstaaten-Lösung mit gleichen Rechten für alle. El-Gawhary kritisiert die Rolle der USA und die „Glitzerpläne“ für Gaza, die die Lebensrealität der Palästinenser ausblenden, und warnt vor der politischen Dynamik unter Präsident Trump. Im Blick auf den Iran spricht er über ein reformunfähiges Regime, eine polarisierte Gesellschaft, mögliche Szenarien von Militärdiktatur bis Staatszerfall und die Gefahr eines regionalen Flächenbrands inklusive Angriffen auf Öl-Infrastruktur und der Straße von Hormus. Er erklärt, wie begrenzt der Zugang von Journalist:innen nach Gaza ist, schildert seine Arbeitsweise mit lokalen Partnern vor Ort und warum er konsequent menschennahe Geschichten erzählt. El-Gawhary setzt sich mit Vorwürfen der Einseitigkeit und des Antisemitismus auseinander und verweist darauf, dass Begriffe wie „Besatzung“ und „besetzte Gebiete“ völkerrechtlich definiert und vom Internationalen Gerichtshof bestätigt sind. Persönlich spricht er über Shitstorms, die Nicht-Verlängerung seines ORF-Vertrags, die große öffentliche Wertschätzung und seine Motivation, als unabhängiger Journalist weiterzuarbeiten – unter anderem mit einem wöchentlichen Podcast „Nahost. Nah dran.“ und Live-Formaten. Zum Schluss erzählt er, wie ihn Geschichten extremer Gewalt und Ohnmacht belasten und warum „Ausladen“ – also Erzählen, Schreiben und Diskutieren – für ihn ein zentraler Weg ist, seelisch in Balance zu bleiben. Titelbild Folge: Sascha Osaka Links zur Folge: Podcast "Nahost. Nah dran" von Karim El-Gawhary Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Du "Ganz offen gesagt" auf einem der folgenden Wege unterstützt:Werde Unterstützer:in auf SteadyKaufe ein Premium-Abo auf AppleKaufe Artikel in unserem FanshopSchalte Werbung in unserem PodcastFeedback bitte an redaktion@ganzoffengesagt.atTranskripte und Fotos zu den Folgen findest Du auf podcastradio.at

A Free Iran: Zolal Habibi on Women's Rights, Resistance, and the Fight for Democracy In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier talks with Zolal Habibi, an Iranian human rights activist and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Zolal shares her family's personal connection to Iran's long struggle for freedom, including the killing of her father by the Iranian regime in 1988 and the broader massacre of political prisoners that same year. From there, she helps listeners understand the history behind Iran's current crisis, the role of women in resisting compulsory control, the ongoing use of executions and fear, and why so many Iranians continue to push for a secular democratic republic. Stephanie and Zolal also discuss the difference between foreign intervention and supporting the Iranian people's right to resist, the impact of internet blackouts, censorship, economic pressure, hostage diplomacy, and the continued organizing of the Iranian diaspora around the world. This is a conversation about grief, courage, women's rights, democracy, resistance, and the hope for a free Iran. This episode includes discussion of political violence, executions, war, authoritarian rule, and human rights abuses. Listener discretion is advised. Listener Offer Lemongrove Oil: Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode Zolal Habibi's work with the National Council of Resistance of Iran Her father's killing by the Iranian regime The 1988 massacre of political prisoners Iran's long fight for freedom and democracy How the 1979 revolution was hijacked Women's resistance to compulsory veiling Political executions and fear as tools of control Why Zolal argues the answer is neither war nor appeasement The role of the NCRI and organized resistance Internet blackouts, checkpoints, censorship, and repression Economic pressure on ordinary Iranian families The Iranian diaspora and global advocacy What listeners can do to raise awareness The vision for a secular democratic republic in Iran Learn More About Zolal Habibi and the NCRI National Council of Resistance of Iran: https://www.ncr-iran.org/ Maryam Rajavi: https://www.maryam-rajavi.com/ Organization of Iranian American Communities: https://oiac.org/ Iran Freedom: https://iranfreedom.org/ Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Meet Zolal Habibi 01:37 Echoing the Voice of the Iranian People 01:57 Zolal's Father and the 1988 Massacre 02:59 Life Outside Iran and the Regime's Reach Abroad 05:03 Understanding the Iranian Regime 06:00 Iran's 120-Year Fight for Freedom 08:35 Women, Compulsory Veiling, and Control 09:44 Mass Executions and the Reign of Terror 11:38 Executions, War, and Today's Parallels 12:29 Economic Pressure and Life Under the Regime 13:34 Neither War Nor Appeasement 14:58 The Paris Rally and Pressure From Iran 18:51 Dictatorship Beyond Borders 19:52 Iran's Revolutions and Foreign Intervention 22:20 Mossadegh, Oil, and the 1953 Coup 24:18 The 1979 Revolution and Its Aftermath 25:23 Internet Blackouts, Martial Law, and Checkpoints 27:26 Protests, Bread Prices, Water, and Daily Survival 28:25 Gen Z, Resistance, and the Price of Freedom 29:52 Hostage Diplomacy and International Pressure 30:41 What Listeners Can Do 31:39 Raising Awareness and Supporting the Third Option 33:34 A Democratic Vision for Iran 35:16 Women's Leadership in the Resistance 37:58 Maryam Rajavi and Long-Term Dedication 39:27 Where to Learn More 40:52 Closing Reflections  

"I'm not letting anyone stand in the way of me feeding my family." Jeffery Simmons One of our favorite times of year as we kick off The Pivot's NFL Training camp tour and we started our journey in Music City, with a team singing praises for their new coach, new logo and a new mindset...Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with one of the league's most dominant defensive forces, Jeffrey Simmons. The All Pro Defensive Tackle has achieved ultimate individual success in his eight year career but is still chasing that team goal, to win together. From overcoming unimaginable adversity to becoming a first-round draft pick and one of the NFL's premier defensive tackles, Simmons reflects on the journey that shaped him on and off the field. He also opens up about moving beyond the rumors and stigma that followed one mistake in high school, sharing how he rebuilt his reputation through accountability, perseverance, and years of proving himself both as a man and as a player. The conversation dives into the challenge of consistently performing at an elite level while playing on teams that have struggled to win, and what continues to fuel his drive every time he steps on the field. Simmons also discusses the excitement surrounding elite quarterback Cam Ward, why he believes Ward's talent and leadership can help change the trajectory of the franchise, and what it's been like embracing a new era under the Titans' new coaching regime, including the impact of veteran defensive mind Robert Saleh. He also talks about how he's been impressed with Rookie wideout Carnell Tate and what his speed and talents bring to the offensive unit. He doesn't shy away from the emotional side of football either, sharing what it was like watching former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reach the Super Bowl after spending so many years together in Tennessee, and why that moment of watching his friend play in that game was bittersweet and brought on a sense of what could have been. It's an honest conversation about resilience, redemption, loyalty, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of greatness—on a team still searching for its breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Forbes calls on President Trump to stop letting the mullahs jerk him around and instead end the Iran War, and the brutal regime ruling Iran, once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump renews strikes on Iran, after it launches ballistic missiles at U.S. forces, an attack that was thankfully intercepted. Plus, what to make of the leaks that Trump held off a major escalation because of concerns about munition supplies? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Omanand Qatar. Kissel argues that the Islamic Republic is a revolutionary regime with no interest in genuine strategic peace. The administration's lack of a cohesive strategy has led to declining public support for military action. Meanwhile, the Houthi threat in the Red Sea remains a dangerous Iranian-backed tool for disrupting international shipping. (5)

In hour one, Gelb, Crowder, and Appel analyze the start of Miami Dolphins training camp under new head coach Jeff Hafley. They delve into reports of culture issues during the Mike McDaniel era and discuss Malik Willis' outlook for the season. NFL Network Reporter Cameron Wolfe also joins to discuss Tua Tagovailoa's transition to the Atlanta Falcons.

Evan Ellis reports Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis with failing electricity, yet the communist regime maintains tight control. A recent State Department report labels Cuba the "capital of 21st-century communism," citing its subversion of Latin American democracies and involvement in left-wing political terrorism. Meanwhile, in Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have officially abolished future elections, claiming the opposition seeks to "capture power" through voting. This moves the country toward becoming a "hermit kingdom." (2)1880

Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates continue: China benefits from discounted Iranian oil but views the regime's economic instability as a "bad debt." Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia is deepening its partnership with the U.S. through a landmark nuclear cooperation deal. Iraq has also signaled a shift toward Washington, signing $60 billion in energy deals with American companies like Chevron. While Russia seeks to sell extra capacity to Asia, Ukrainian strikes on refineries may hinder Putin's ability to remain a reliable energy supplier. (4)1945 TOKYO STATION

Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel examines the escalating conflict with Iran, noting a total lack of overlap between US demands and Iranian strategic interests regarding nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz. She argues the regime is bolstered by Russian and Chinese support, making a diplomatic breakthrough unlikely without significant leverage. (5)1900

Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights CIA-documented election interference in Venezuela spanning 20 years, delegitimizing the current regime. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is restricting visits to the popular but ill Jair Bolsonaro, a move Ernesto Araújo describes as micromanaging the upcoming election. These actions by Lula da Silva's allies signal a fear of Bolsonaro's influence, leading to a breakdown of legal standards in the country. (7)1960 YEMEN

Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. Experts argue maximalist positions prevent resolution as Iran views survival as victory while the U.S. relies on ineffective bombing. Roggio emphasizes that despite pressure, the regime remains capable of striking ships, functioning as its version of a nuclear weapon. Both analysts suggest building an effective resistance takes time and secrecy, elements currently lacking in the noisy political environments of Washington and Israel. (2)1894 YEMEN

Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi. Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Seaas a strategic victory that forces U.S. coordination. By using inexpensive missiles and drones through the Houthis, Irancan drive up oil prices and exert leverage without sustaining high costs. (14)1993

Charles Spicer explains that by 1935, major business interests like Unilever joined the Fellowship to protect trade and understand the new German regime. Following the Night of the Long Knives, some optimists believed Hitler'sgovernment was becoming more "civilized." The Fellowship provided extraordinary lobbying power, allowing Tennantto secure meetings with Hitler that traditional diplomats could not reach. German industrialists like Robert Bosch, who privately loathed the Nazis, also sought connections in London. This era was marked by parallel efforts in both nations to avoid war through financial and industrial engagement, despite growing signs of Nazi brutality. (2)1914