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Ghaith Abdul-Ahad describes the fall of Baghdad, witnessing Saddam's statue toppling, and the immense chaos and American disorganization following the initial 2003 military invasion. 1.1896

Abdul-Ahad reflects on his militarized childhood, the cult of Saddam, and argues that sectarian conflict was a narrative imposed on Iraq after the 2003 invasion. 2.

Abdul-Ahad recounts Saddam's trial, the vengeful execution, the horror of sectarian dumping grounds, and the resulting mass exodus of Iraqis fleeing the country's ongoing violence. 4.1919

Leute, diesmal melden wir uns live aus einem Wüstenloch bei Wandsbek, um über einen Diktator zu sprechen, der seine Statue gerade selbst vom Sockel holt. Der Torwart-Tyrann von der Säbener Straße, ein Herrscher in Handschuhen, der nicht mehr jeden Schuss hält, den Schuss aber trotzdem nicht hört. Dazu geht es um einen Jungen ausm Pott, der in einem kleinen Kader noch einmal echte Größe beweist. Und um einen Norweger, der es wie Beckham und damit jeden Dortmund-Fan zu Pott Spice macht, echte Liebe. Und natürlich sprechen wir auch über die guten und die schlechten Zeiten in Hamburg. Über das Momentum an der Müllverbrennungsanlage und die Malaise am Millerntor. Wo der Teamgeist pünktlich zum Rosenmontag als Abstiegsgespenst verkleidet unter der Solaranlage kauert. Und all jenen, die sich jetzt fragen, ob die drei Esel am Ende tatsächlich die Fohlen vergessen haben, legen wir ans Herz, doch bitte die ganze Folge zu hören. Denn hintenraus, versprochen, ziehen wir die Pointe. In diesem Sinne: Viel Spaß!

Leute, diesmal melden wir uns live aus einem Wüstenloch bei Wandsbek, um über einen Diktator zu sprechen, der seine Statue gerade selbst vom Sockel holt. Der Torwart-Tyrann von der Säbener Straße, ein Herrscher in Handschuhen, der nicht mehr jeden Schuss hält, den Schuss aber trotzdem nicht hört. Dazu geht es um einen Jungen ausm Pott, der in einem kleinen Kader noch einmal echte Größe beweist. Und um einen Norweger, der es wie Beckham und damit jeden Dortmund-Fan zu Pott Spice macht, echte Liebe. Und natürlich sprechen wir auch über die guten und die schlechten ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

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durée : 00:37:19 - Le 18/20 · Un jour dans le monde - C'est un récit à hauteur d'enfants dans les années Saddam Hussein entre dictature et bombardements. Le gâteau, objet central de l'histoire, doit être cuisiné par un enfant tiré au sort pour l'anniversaire du Président. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

For the final episode in this series David talks to historian and political scientist Glen Rangwala about the trial and execution of Saddam Hussein in 2006. What plans did the Americans have for Saddam before the Iraq war began? How was it decided what to charge him with once he had been captured? Did his trial exacerbate rather than overcome the sectarian divisions tearing Iraq apart? Was justice served? Part 2 of this conversation, in which David and Glen discuss the circumstances of Saddam's execution and the legacy of his fate for the politics of Iraq and the wider world, is available tomorrow on PPF+. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ now https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Next time: Talking Geopolitics with Helen Thompson – The Weirdness of American Power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

L'histoire paraît si incroyable qu'on la croirait inventée. Pourtant, elle est bien réelle : le dirigeant qui a fait écrire un Coran avec son propre sang est Saddam Hussein, président de l'Irak pendant plus de vingt ans. Et ce “Coran de sang” est devenu l'un des objets les plus controversés de l'histoire récente du pays.Tout commence dans les années 1990. Saddam Hussein, affaibli politiquement après la guerre du Golfe, cherche à renforcer son image. Il lance alors ce qu'il appelle une campagne de “retour à la foi”, un virage religieux censé le présenter comme un chef pieux, protecteur de l'islam, alors même que son régime était jusque-là surtout nationaliste et autoritaire. C'est dans ce contexte qu'il imagine une opération spectaculaire, à la frontière de la propagande et du sacrilège : faire écrire un Coran avec son propre sang.Selon les récits les plus souvent rapportés, Saddam Hussein aurait fait prélever, pendant plusieurs années, de grandes quantités de son sang — certains parlent d'environ 24 litres au total. Le sang aurait ensuite été transformé en encre par un calligraphe, chargé de copier intégralement le texte sacré, à la main, page après page, vers la fin des années 1990.Pourquoi faire cela ? Saddam Hussein présente l'acte comme un vœu religieux : une offrande à Dieu, réalisée “par reconnaissance” après avoir survécu à des menaces. Mais pour de nombreux Irakiens, et pour des autorités religieuses, l'affaire est immédiatement jugée troublante. Car dans l'islam, le sang est généralement considéré comme impur : utiliser un fluide corporel pour écrire le Coran apparaît donc non seulement comme une excentricité, mais comme une transgression.Le manuscrit achevé est exposé dans une mosquée monumentale de Bagdad, construite sous Saddam : la mosquée Oum al-Ma'arik, souvent appelée “mosquée de la Mère de toutes les batailles”. Là, le Coran de sang devient un symbole : aux yeux du régime, il doit représenter la dévotion du chef ; pour ses opposants, il illustre plutôt le culte de la personnalité poussé à l'extrême.Après la chute de Saddam en 2003, le manuscrit devient un véritable casse-tête : faut-il le conserver comme pièce historique, ou le détruire comme objet blasphématoire ? Pendant des années, des débats agitent l'Irak, car détruire un Coran est lui-même un acte problématique, même si sa forme choque.Résultat : ce livre reste un paradoxe. Un Coran… écrit par le sang d'un dictateur. Un objet sacré pour certains, scandaleux pour d'autres — mais dans tous les cas, un témoignage fascinant de la façon dont le pouvoir peut chercher à se rendre éternel, même à travers le religieux. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

THE HOSTAGE CRISIS, THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR, AND THE CARTER DOCTRINE Colleague Brandon Weichert. Focusing on the aftermath of the 1979 revolution, this segment explores the American hostage crisis and the subsequent Iran-Iraq War initiated by Saddam Hussein in 1980. Hussein attacked to exploit Iran's post-revolutionary chaos and seize the Shatt al-Arab waterway, fearing the spread of radical Islamism. Weichert explains the Carter Doctrine, which committed the US to military intervention to protect Persian Gulf interests, a policy expanded by the "Reagan Corollary." The discussion notes that neither the American public nor the administration fully grasped the deep-seated grievances fueling the Iranian revolution. SHADOW WAR BY BRANDON WEICHERT NUMBER 21917 BAGHDAD

SHIFTS IN US POLICY AND THE RISE OF THE SHIA CRESCENT Colleague Brandon Weichert. This section tracks US policy shifts from Clinton's diplomatic attempts to the unintended consequences of the 2003 Iraq War. Weichert argues that removing Saddam Hussein eliminated a check on Iranian power, allowing Tehran to establish a "Shia Crescent" of influence stretching to Lebanon. The conversation covers the deep Sunni-Shia hostility and Iran'sstrategic co-opting of the Palestinian cause to weaken Israel. It also critiques the Obama administration's JCPOA, describing it as a failed attempt to equalize regional power between Iran and Israel, and traces Iran's nuclear ambitions back to Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" program. SHADOW WAR BY BRANDON WEICHERT NUMBER 31897 DAMASCUS

In this unfiltered, real and viral-ready episode, I sit down with Ajaydeep Singh Dhaliwal for some of the deepest, juiciest, most thought-provoking conversations you'll find anywhere on YouTube or podcasts in 2026. If you're here for truth bombs, controversial questions, real life lessons, and Punjabi + global culture conversations, you already know you're in the right place.

Moshe and Laurie Lans are a military couple--he in the Army and she in the Navy--currently stationed in Germany. They're also observant Jews, who use every opportunity to bring Judaism to their surroundings.

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The discussion delves into the complex historical eras of Iraq, challenging binary understandings of its past and present. A professor at Haverford College and author of "Political Undesirables: Citizen Denaturalization and Reclamation in Iraq and Return to Ruin: Iraqi Narratives of Exile and Nostalgia", Zainab Saleh discusses how the Iraq she grew up in—during the Ba'ath Party reign and under Saddam Hussein—was a time of fear and repression, despite the earlier period of high hopes and political aspirations in the 1940s and 1950s. She explores the concept of nostalgia for the Saddam era, which exists even among those who suffered under the regime, because of the basic services that were provided. The conversation offers a nuanced timeline of modern Iraqi history, from World War I's role in creating Middle Eastern nation-states through the Ottoman and British rules, the monarchy, and the Ba'ath Party. A key focus is placed on the 1990s as a major turning point, with the 1991 bombardment and subsequent sanctions leading to the rapid deterioration of infrastructure, increased social problems like begging and corruption, and environmental collapse. We consider the argument that the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and the US invasion should be viewed as one long, continuous war. Saleh critiques the simplistic narrative that Americans brought to Iraq after 2003, arguing that it institutionalized a sectarian political system. She emphasizes that the American discourse—classifying Sunnis as loyalists and Shia or Kurds as oppressed—ignored the reality of mixed communities and complex political loyalties. Saleh explores the historical use of denaturalization in Iraq, a topic central to her latest book. She details how the British and subsequent Iraqi regimes used the pretext of "political undesirables" to strip citizens of their rights, citing examples such as Iraqi Jews in the 1950s and Iraqis of Iranian origin in the 1980s. 0:00 Introduction 1:50 When Did The Iraq You Grew Up In Start?2:54 The High Hopes of the 1940s and 1950s3:33 Nostalgia, Time, and Loss7:09 The Broad Phases of Iraqi History9:33 Cultural Renaissance Under the Monarchy10:00 Vibrant Leftist Politics in the Monarchy Era11:39 Nostalgia for the Monarchy13:00 The Largest Effect on Daily Life: 1991 Bombardment and Sanctions16:29 Connecting the Wars: One Long War17:59 The Lead-up to Saddam's Invasion of Kuwait19:33 The Vision of the Neoconservatives20:40 Misunderstandings about US Imperialism22:11 The Myth of Iraqi Sectarianism23:24 The Institutionalization of a Sectarian System25:27 The Role of the Iraqi Opposition Abroad28:29 Phases of Post-2003 Iraq29:12 The Civil War and Proxy War (2006-2008)30:20 Displacement and the Reorganization of Iraqi Society30:52 Social Mobilization: 2011 and the Tishreen Uprising (2019)31:24 The Catastrophe of ISIS34:29 The Problem with Nostalgic Photos40:14 When One Dictator Becomes a Source of Nostalgia41:16 The Book: Political Undesirables and Denaturalization41:59 The Deportation of Iraqis of Iranian Origin (1980)44:48 Denaturalization as a Systemic Pattern48:19 Issuing Passports After World War I51:00 The Expulsion of Iraqi Jews (1950)51:25 Iraqi Jews as an Integral Part of Society52:44 The Ancient History of Babylonian Jews55:20 The Basis for Expulsion58:19 Recommended Readings on Iraqi History Zainab Saleh is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Haverford College and the author of books "Return to Ruin: Iraqi Narratives of Exile and Nostalgia" (2020) and "Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq" (2025).Connect with Zainab Saleh

Adolf Hitler Uonona, político da Namíbia, carrega um dos nomes mais pesados do século XX — mas sua trajetória passa longe do ditador nazista. Neste vídeo, a Brasil Paralelo conta a história do “Hitler da Namíbia”, que acaba de conquistar mais um mandato em uma eleição local, com quase 90% dos votos, e está no poder desde 2004 como administrador distrital em uma região rural do norte do país. Você vai entender como a antiga colonização alemã na Namíbia ainda influencia nomes de cidades e pessoas, por que o pai de Uonona decidiu batizá-lo assim sem conhecer a dimensão histórica do nazismo, e como o político lida hoje com a atenção internacional, as piadas com o próprio nome e até episódios constrangedores, como um carro com suástica visto em sua região — algo que ele fez questão de repudiar publicamente. O vídeo também mostra o contraste entre a repercussão mundial do seu nome e o foco local do seu trabalho, voltado a infraestrutura, recursos e desenvolvimento em Opundia, na região de Oxana. Para os eleitores, o que pesa mais não é a assinatura nos documentos oficiais, mas os resultados entregues ao longo de cinco mandatos consecutivos. Na segunda parte, ampliamos o olhar para o Brasil: dados recentes do IBGE mostram que há dezenas de brasileiros chamados Hitler ou Mussoleni, além de nomes inspirados em políticos, ditadores, figuras bíblicas, celebridades da música e craques do futebol. Entenda como surgem registros como Hitler Mussolini, Herodes, Riana, Shakira, Madonna, Neymar e Messi, e o que a lei brasileira prevê hoje para impedir nomes que exponham crianças ao ridículo. Casos como os nomes Zorro, Saddam, Hitler e Ben Laden ajudam a ilustrar os limites dessa discussão, assim como a batalha judicial de Seu Jorge para registrar o filho como Samba Jorge Barbieri da Silva. O vídeo discute o peso simbólico dos nomes, a responsabilidade dos pais, a influência da cultura de massa e o papel dos cartórios e da lei de registros públicos na proteção das crianças. É um convite a refletir sobre memória histórica, cultura e identidade — da Namíbia ao Brasil.

Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) rips through one of the most urgent, dangerous stories in American politics right now: Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's unprecedented weaponization of the Department of Defense and FBI against Senator Mark Kelly and five other members of Congress, and millions of military retirees—just days before Thanksgiving.  Coming to you from the new MS Now (formerly MSNBC) headquarters in Times Square, and after a whirlwind of speaking out, Paul connects the dots between Trump's escalating attacks, Ukraine's ongoing fight, 9/11 first responder revelations, and why this moment demands maximum vigilance from you—and every independent American.  Paul explains how Trump and his “Acting” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are targeting Senator Mark Kelly and six other members of Congress—sending a chilling message to over two million military retirees—who now fear being dragged back under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for what they post or say.  This is bigger than Democrat vs. Republican—it is about right vs. wrong, and about whether America is still a place where free speech is protected from government retaliation. He analyzes Senator Slotkin's warning about a new FBI counterterrorism inquiry into her after a Trump-criticizing video, and how combining DOD and FBI power into a dual intimidation strike looks less like a democracy and more like the behavior of despots in Russia, North Korea, or Saddam's Iraq.  In classic Independent Americans fashion, Paul also hits rapid headlines that everyone should be tracking heading into Thanksgiving: fresh Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, the simmering risk of U.S. strikes on Venezuela, the underreported stakes for National Guard and Reserve members serving in Congress, and new revelations about long-buried documents on the toxic dust that has killed more 9/11 first responders than were lost on the day itself. He connects it all back to accountability, vigilance, and the open seats at Thanksgiving tables that still remind families of the lasting costs of 9/11.  And because this show always brings light, Paul closes with “something good”: a shout-out to The Duffel Blog—the “Onion for the military”—whose brutal satire of Trump's “woke” rhetoric, ICE raids, and Pentagon absurdity offers a sharp, much-needed laugh for vets and civilians alike. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the holidays.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Ways to listen:Social channels: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) rips through one of the most urgent, dangerous stories in American politics right now: Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's unprecedented weaponization of the Department of Defense and FBI against Senator Mark Kelly and five other members of Congress, and millions of military retirees—just days before Thanksgiving.  Coming to you from the new MS Now (formerly MSNBC) headquarters in Times Square, and after a whirlwind of speaking out, Paul connects the dots between Trump's escalating attacks, Ukraine's ongoing fight, 9/11 first responder revelations, and why this moment demands maximum vigilance from you—and every independent American.  Paul explains how Trump and his “Acting” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are targeting Senator Mark Kelly and six other members of Congress—sending a chilling message to over two million military retirees—who now fear being dragged back under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for what they post or say.  This is bigger than Democrat vs. Republican—it is about right vs. wrong, and about whether America is still a place where free speech is protected from government retaliation. He analyzes Senator Slotkin's warning about a new FBI counterterrorism inquiry into her after a Trump-criticizing video, and how combining DOD and FBI power into a dual intimidation strike looks less like a democracy and more like the behavior of despots in Russia, North Korea, or Saddam's Iraq.  In classic Independent Americans fashion, Paul also hits rapid headlines that everyone should be tracking heading into Thanksgiving: fresh Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, the simmering risk of U.S. strikes on Venezuela, the underreported stakes for National Guard and Reserve members serving in Congress, and new revelations about long-buried documents on the toxic dust that has killed more 9/11 first responders than were lost on the day itself. He connects it all back to accountability, vigilance, and the open seats at Thanksgiving tables that still remind families of the lasting costs of 9/11.  And because this show always brings light, Paul closes with “something good”: a shout-out to The Duffel Blog—the “Onion for the military”—whose brutal satire of Trump's “woke” rhetoric, ICE raids, and Pentagon absurdity offers a sharp, much-needed laugh for vets and civilians alike. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the holidays.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Ways to listen:Social channels: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter" with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg. In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, hosts Joel and Lynn Rosenberg welcome Henri Aoun for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and perseverance in the heart of the Middle East. Henri shares his personal journey through loss after the passing of his wife Ruthie, and how he remains committed to bringing the hope of Jesus to Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian territories—regions marked by war, persecution, and waves of refugees. Listen as they explore the transformation within the church, where Muslim-background believers are stepping up as new leaders, and hear inspiring stories of bold outreach, like the remarkable impact of the Damascus film and the surprising distribution of Bibles in closed countries. This episode is a moving invitation to stand in prayer and support with believers in the epicenter, trusting God for hope and revival in the most difficult places (00:02) Persevering Church Amid Persecution(04:13) Hope and Change in Lebanon(08:41) Muslim Converts Leading Christian Churches(10:59) Damascus Film and Gospel Outreach(16:17) "Film Premiere Sparks Global Buzz"(19:05) "Early Vision and Divine Provision"(20:45) "Preparing Aid and Prayer for Gaza"(24:50) "Mission to Share Jesus Film"(27:14) Saddam's Christmas Gesture(31:12) Prayer for Peace and Divine Guidance(34:46) "Hope Rising in the Middle East" Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Praise be to God and Father of our Lord. Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God Pray for comfort and courage for Henry and his family. Pray for the church in the epicenter to find strength.Pray that the people of God will be ready to take the gospel into Gaza once it opens up. Related Episodes: Tal Heinrich - Inside Trump and Netanyahu’s Middle East #323Strength for Women & Families in a Time of War #322Ambasador Yechiel Leiter - Historic Gaza Hostage Deal #321SPECIAL EDITION: Historic Peace Deal in Israel and Gaza #320 Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We're back with a brand new season, and to kick it off, we head to WrestleMania 7, live on March 24th, 1991 at the LA Sports Arena. The prior year, Iraq had invaded Kuwait, setting off a chain of events that led the United States into a brief period of war in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Sgt. Slaughter made his return to the Federation, sided with Saddam and became an... The post The Year of Duke and Rogue: WrestleMania 7 appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

We're back with a brand new season, and to kick it off, we head to WrestleMania 7, live on March 24th, 1991 at the LA Sports Arena. The prior year, Iraq had invaded Kuwait, setting off a chain of events that led the United States into a brief period of war in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Sgt. Slaughter made his return to the Federation, sided with Saddam and became an Iraqi sympathizer. He quickly rose to the top of the card, winning the World Title and will be defending it against Hulk Hogan in the main event. Elsewhere, Savage and Warrior put their careers on the line, and so much more as we kick off Season 9 of The Year of Duke and Rogue...

Subscribe now to skip ads, get bonus content, and enjoy access to the entire catalog of 500 episodes. Keep the narrative flow going! Dick Cheney died on Nov. 3. From the 1970s onward, he held several powerful posts as White House chief of staff, a Wyoming congressman, Secretary of Defense, and a private-sector oil executive. But Cheney will be remembered most of all for his eight years as Vice President under George W. Bush, when he exerted his influence to invade Iraq in 2003 and impressed his ideas about executive authority and conduct, ignoring Congress, the Constitution, and international law. The Iraq war became an intractable calamity. Even today, the country is not considered a healthy democracy. Cheney's idea of the "unitary executive" is now being put into practice once more by Donald Trump, an unintended consequence of Dick Cheney's enduring influence. Historian Jeremi Suri is our guest. Further reading: The Costs of War: Iraq by Brown University  Further listening: Saddam and his American Friends w/ Steve Coll The Iraq War w/ Andrew Bacevich The Iraq War w/ Ghaith Abdul-Ahad

If you haven't heard the first two conversations I recorded with Major General Terry “Max” Haston, go listen to those now!In this third part of my conversation with Major General Terry “Max” Haston, we are not pulling punches. I'm done with surface-level takes and polite conversations. This episode gets into the real, uncomfortable truths about the U.S. military, global power, and what's actually happening behind the headlines.Max shares stories that sound unreal, like hitting golf balls near Saddam's courthouse, and then turns around and breaks down the current state of our military in a way that's impossible to ignore. We get into the hard questions: Are we helping Ukraine or draining ourselves dry? Are China and Russia thinking ten steps ahead while we're reacting to yesterday's problems? And what happens when we place too much faith in technology and forget the basics of actual readiness?We talk Iraq, we talk global conflict strategy, we talk the threats most people don't even know to fear, including what happens if we ever face a true EMP scenario. Max has been in the rooms where decisions get made. He's seen it. He understands it. And he's not sugarcoating a thing.If you want a sanitized, diplomatic conversation, this is not that episode. But, if you're ready to hear what's really going on in the world of modern warfare, buckle up. This might just change the way you see everything.- - - - - - - - - - -Liz Durham Instagram | WebsiteSubscribe Apple Podcast | SpotifyBeing Different with Liz Durham is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production

This Day in Legal History: Saddam Hussein Sentenced to DeathOn November 5, 2006, Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity. The charges stemmed from the 1982 massacre of 148 Shiite men and boys in the town of Dujail, an act of collective punishment after an assassination attempt on Hussein. The verdict came after a year-long trial before the Iraqi High Tribunal, a special court established to prosecute former members of Saddam's regime. The proceedings were highly controversial, drawing criticism for their fairness, security lapses, and political interference.Saddam's defense team faced threats and attacks, with several lawyers murdered during the trial. International human rights organizations expressed concern over the tribunal's procedures, noting a lack of due process protections. Despite these criticisms, the court found Hussein guilty and sentenced him to death. His co-defendants, including his half-brother Barzan al-Tikriti and former judge Awad al-Bandar, also received death sentences. Saddam remained defiant throughout the trial, refusing to recognize the legitimacy of the court and accusing it of being a tool of occupation.The sentence was upheld on appeal and carried out swiftly, with Saddam Hussein executed on December 30, 2006. His execution, filmed and leaked online, sparked outrage and deepened sectarian tensions in Iraq. Many saw the trial and its aftermath as exacerbating divisions rather than promoting justice and reconciliation. The event marked a pivotal moment in Iraq's post-invasion legal and political reconstruction, highlighting both the possibilities and limits of transitional justice in a conflict-ridden environment.The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law not originally intended for such use. The case stems from lawsuits by affected businesses and 12 mostly Democratic-led states, claiming Trump's application of IEEPA to impose tariffs violated constitutional limits, as Congress—not the president—holds the power to levy taxes and tariffs. The law has traditionally been used to freeze assets or impose sanctions during national emergencies, not to regulate routine trade.Trump's administration has defended the tariffs as a national security measure and emphasized their economic impact, having generated nearly $90 billion in revenue. The president has pressured the Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, to uphold his interpretation of IEEPA, warning that overturning the tariffs would leave the nation vulnerable. If struck down, the administration intends to pursue the tariffs through other legal avenues.Critics argue the case reflects broader concerns about Trump's expansion of executive power, as IEEPA does not explicitly mention tariffs. The Federal Circuit Court ruled against Trump, stating that Congress likely did not intend to hand the president such broad trade authority and invoking the “major questions” doctrine, which limits executive power absent clear congressional approval. The justices' decision will test their willingness to check presidential overreach and could reshape the boundaries of executive authority in economic policy.Supreme Court weighs legality of tariffs in major test of Trump's power | ReutersSupreme Court Confronts Trump's Power to Disrupt World Trade (1)The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Joshua Dunlap, to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, marking a significant shift for the Boston-based court that had, until now, consisted solely of judges appointed by Democratic presidents. The confirmation vote was 52-46, largely along party lines. This is Trump's first successful appointment to the 1st Circuit, long viewed as a legal roadblock to many of his policies due to its liberal composition.Dunlap, a conservative litigator from Maine, has a background in challenging progressive state laws, including Maine's ranked-choice voting system and paid family leave policies. He previously interned with the conservative legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom and has expressed personal views critical of abortion and same-sex marriage in past public writings. During his confirmation hearing, he maintained that his personal beliefs would not influence his judicial decisions.The vacancy Dunlap fills opened when Judge William Kayatta, an Obama appointee, assumed senior status in late 2024. President Biden had nominated Julia Lipez for the seat, but her confirmation stalled before the end of his term. With this appointment, Trump gains a foothold in a court that has played a central role in legal challenges against his administration, and which could now shift incrementally rightward.Senate confirms Trump's pick to join liberal-majority US appeals court | ReutersA federal appeals court appeared doubtful of Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence tied to the collapse of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange. During oral arguments, judges on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals questioned whether the trial judge's exclusion of certain defense evidence truly compromised the fairness of the proceedings. One judge asked if, by not disputing the strength of the evidence, Bankman-Fried was effectively conceding its sufficiency.Bankman-Fried's legal team argued that even if the jury had enough evidence to convict, the judge's decisions about what evidence to allow still denied him a fair trial. Specifically, they claimed the jury never saw key materials that could have supported Bankman-Fried's belief that FTX had the funds to honor customer withdrawals.Prosecutors pushed back, emphasizing that the government's case was overwhelming. They noted that three insiders testified they conspired with Bankman-Fried to misappropriate customer funds, and documents corroborated their accounts. Bankman-Fried, once a billionaire and crypto industry figurehead, was convicted in 2023 on seven counts, including fraud and conspiracy, for stealing $8 billion from users.At sentencing, the judge said Bankman-Fried knowingly acted illegally but underestimated the risk of being caught. Though some close to him have reportedly sought a presidential pardon, Trump has not commented. Bankman-Fried is currently incarcerated in a low-security facility in California and is eligible for release in 2044.Appeals court skeptical of Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to toss crypto fraud conviction | ReutersGoogle and Epic Games announced a settlement in their years-long legal dispute over app distribution and payment systems on Android devices. While the full terms were not made public, the agreement follows a 2023 jury verdict in favor of Epic, which found that Google had engaged in anticompetitive behavior by securing exclusivity deals with phone makers and app developers to lock them into its Play Store.The settlement arrives as Google was already under a court order to restructure aspects of its app store. U.S. District Judge James Donato had previously mandated that Google stop favoring its own services and allow developers more freedom, including steering users to cheaper payment options outside the Play Store. He also required Google to provide app catalog access to rivals to support competition.Under the new agreement, many of Donato's requirements remain, but with modifications. Instead of full catalog access, “registered app stores” will now receive equal treatment to the Play Store, and commission fees for off-store purchases are capped at either 9% or 20%, depending on the transaction. 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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comDavid is a journalist and novelist. He's been at the Washington Post since 1986, serving as editor of the Sunday Outlook section, foreign editor, assistant managing editor for business, and now a foreign affairs columnist. He's also written 12 espionage thrillers — including Body of Lies, which became an A-list movie.For two clips of our convo — on the extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, and calling out the Biden coverup — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: his dad a WWII vet who became Secretary of the Navy; leaving Harvard to live in Haight Ashbury; covering steel workers for the WSJ; covering the Mideast in the early ‘80s; witnessing the bombing in Beirut; espionage; his first novel turned down by every US publisher; Graham Greene a mentor as writer; his long friendship with Tom Friedman; the US as a unipolar power; the Clinton decade of coasting; the trauma of 9/11; Saddam's torture regime; the Iraq invasion; US torture and black sites; international law waning today; personality cults on the rise; Erdoğan; Trump's “emergencies”; going to war with Venezuela; Hegseth vs. the rules of engagement; the execrable Eddie Gallagher; IDF strikes and AI; Europe reclaiming its security; Putin's covert war against NATO; China and the tariff war; the abdication of Congress; Vought; when democracies become dictatorships; razing the East Wing; the media bubble; Dems unable to call out their failures; lawfare under Biden and Trump; and watching Slow Horses and The Diplomat.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Cory Clark on feminized culture, Mark Halperin on US politics, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Fiona Hill on Putin's war, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

1. The American Invasion and Start of Chaos The April 2003 American arrival in Baghdad saw Saddam's statue toppled before foreign journalists rather than Iraqi crowds, with contradiction between heavily armed US presence and citywide looting while the Iraqi Museum was ransacked but Ministry of Oil secured. Iraqis initially believed Americans would bring prosperity, leading to disappointment over "criminal negligence," with Abdullahad becoming an accidental journalist after bribing his way out of detention. 1600

1. The American Invasion and Start of Chaos The April 2003 American arrival in Baghdad saw Saddam's statue toppled before foreign journalists rather than Iraqi crowds, with contradiction between heavily armed US presence and citywide looting while the Iraqi Museum was ransacked but Ministry of Oil secured. Iraqis initially believed Americans would bring prosperity, leading to disappointment over "criminal negligence," with Abdullahad becoming an accidental journalist after bribing his way out of detention.

2. Saddam's Evolution and Imposed Sectarianism Abdullahad's first war memory was 1980's Iran-Iraq conflict, leading to bankruptcy and Kuwait invasion amid pervasive militarization. Saddam, initially a pan-Arab revolutionary called "leader of necessity," shifted after Kuwait defeat to pious tribal leader leveraging religion to extend authority. Iraqi society in the 1980s-90s was defined by class and birthplace, not sect—destructive Sunni-Shia conflict was imposed after 2003, created in exile to market regime change.

4. Saddam's Trial and Maliki's Revenge Abdullahad saw Saddam twice—as powerful youth icon then frail defendant in a trial that became "parody of justice," allowing Saddam to re-dignify himself in Arab consciousness. After December 2006 execution, Saddam's body went to Maliki's house, revealing "petty sectarian mentality." Civil war ended with Sunni defeat, former resistance figures like Hamid who opposed Al-Qaeda disappeared, and hundreds of thousands of educated Iraqis fled.

Az előfizetők (de csak a Belső kör és Közösség csomagok tulajdonosai!) már szombat hajnalban hozzájutnak legfrissebb epizódunk teljes verziójához. A hétfőn publikált, ingyen meghallgatható verzió tíz perccel rövidebb. Itt írtunk arról, hogy tudod meghallgatni a teljes adást. 444 Falunap itt. Lakadalom van a mi Kínánkban. A jegyesfotózás trükkjei. A magyar esküvőifotó-biznisz. És tényleg van baath sajttorta! Mi lesz a Szigettel? Minek megmenteni azt, aminek vége van? Újabb macskabújócskatippek, tyúkpszichológia. Chatbotok – az emberiség újabb ellenségei. 00:18 Kapcsoljuk Bredát és Antwerpent. Van köztük Mohamed. 04:12 V2-k Antwerpenre. Sör csokoládéval. Anders sörfőzde. Uj Péter visszatér az alkoholizmus kebelére. 08:30 444 falunap plovval és baath sajttortával. The President's Cake. Saddam 60. szülinapi tortája. 10:38 Fuchsia Dunlop: A kínai konyha kultúrtönénete. Kétéves könyvismertetőnk. 12:47 Kínai lakodalmi kultúra. A vörös boríték QR-kódja. A kínai jegyesfotózás. Dübörgő esküvőbiznisz. 17:20 Dübörgő kanyarfotó-biznisz. Az alföldi esküvői fotózás zsánerei. 21:16 Mi lesz a Szigettel? A magyarság nagy teljesítménye. Gerendai jó ütemben lépett le, rossz ütemben léphet vissza. 27:53 Megismételt választás Tiszaburán. Demokrácia és nyomorúság. A zsák krumpli döntése. 30:20 Botrány az IMDB-n. Liptai Claudia életrajza örök. Mesterséges értelem. 36:33 Hogy kell megtanítani a macskát bújócskázni? A tyúk tudatalattija. 38:56 Kajafutár Harleyn. Taxis Teslában. 41:05 Most már tényleg mindjárt pukkad az AI-lufi. Kalandok chatbotokkal. 45:37 Szex és Chatgpt. A Ray Ban AI-szemüvege. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The battlefield changes you, but the real fight might start when you get home. Ben Sykes went from web designer to Marine machine gunner during the invasion of Iraq, living through relentless firefights, surreal moments in Saddam's palaces, and the strange calm of enemy fire becoming routine. But nothing prepared him for the turbulence of reintegration. Restless nights, the crash of losing combat's adrenaline, and the struggle to fit into a world that no longer made sense. In this conversation, Ben opens up about the chemical withdrawal of leaving war, the dangerous paths veterans can fall into, and the hard-earned lessons he wishes he'd known during his transition. Whether you've been in the fight yourself or love someone who has, his story is a brutally honest look at what it takes to reclaim your footing after service. Timestamps: 00:10:40 - Trading Hollywood for the yellow footprints 00:12:50 - First firefight on the road to Baghdad 00:23:10 - Securing Saddam's palace and the gold they never saw 00:28:50 - The chemical withdrawal of coming home 00:37:00 - From homelessness to finding a new mission Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

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Hi everyone, This year marks my twenty years in comedy, and to celebrate I'm doing a one-off, one-time-only anniversary comedy show called:You'd Think After 20 Years I'd Be Better At This13th November, 6:30pmComedy Republic Theatre, MelbourneIt's twenty years of stand-up crammed into one night—a greatest hits, a worst-of, and some brand new material, all about surviving two decades of comedy, hecklers, pandemics, marriages, divorces, and jokes that should have stayed in the notebook.Tickets are just $25. But if you're a member at patreon.com/samishah, you'll get a special discount code, plus that smug glow of knowing you're keeping this podcast alive and healthy!NEWS WEAKLY – 03rd October, 2025This week on News Weakly:In Manchester, a synagogue attack on Yom Kippur leaves two dead and reignites debates about solidarity, antisemitism, and the perils of bad baby naming.Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan turns out to be less peace deal, more investor pitch, complete with a “Board of Peace” chaired by Tony Blair.At Quantico, Trump and Pete Hegseth summon America's generals for a loyalty test that felt alarmingly like Saddam-lite stagecraft.Greta Thunberg is detained after joining a flotilla trying to break the Gaza blockade, proving she's still willing to put her boat where her mouth is.Saudi Arabia launches the Riyadh Comedy Festival, featuring world-class comedians and world-class hypocrisy.In Australia, Optus blames “human error” for a 000 outage while its parent company Singtel keeps racking up billions without paying tax.Quote of the Week:“When a government points a broad sword inward, it can't help but cut too deep."Support the ShowWant to enjoy News Weakly ad-free? Head over to patreon.com/samishah. Your support keeps the podcast alive, independent, and fuelled by sarcasm.CreditsSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music Historic Anticipation by Paul Mottram.This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iain Dale talks to Nadhim Zahawi about the brutal rule of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Nadhim spent the first 11 years of his life living under Saddam before his family left Iraq for the UK Buy a signed copy of THE DICTATORS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024Buy a signed copy of THE PRIME MINISTERS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-prime-ministers-edited-by-iain-dale-paperback-coming-on-august-26-2022-signed-copy Buy a signed copy of THE PRESIDENTS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-presidents-signed-by-iain-dale Buy a signed copy of KINGS & QUEENS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/kings-queens-signed-by-iain-dale-coming-in-novemer-2023 Buy a signed copy of THE TAOISEACH here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-irish-taoiseach-ed-iain-dale-coming-31-october-2026

In this episode of  @AfterburnPodcast  host John “Rain” Waters sits down with Bob “Bags” Simeone, a former Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot who flew combat missions during Operation Desert Storm. From low-level strikes over Iraq to night tanking in icing conditions, Bags shares a raw, often hilarious, and deeply personal account of what it was like to be part of America's return to high-end warfare after Vietnam. They dive into what deployment looked like aboard the USS America in the early ‘90s, the challenges of navigating pre-GPS cockpits, and the chaos of coordinating missions in a pre–Link 16 world. Bags recounts everything from near-diverts over Australia to accidentally bombing a Kuwaiti beach house to make Saddam think an amphibious assault was coming.

It was a simple premise… What if WE wrote our own stories? I mean, we talk so much shit all the time. What if we put our collective money where our proverbial mouthes are? So…We did that - and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I want to thank all of my guests on today's episode for bridging the gap between the NEW and the OLD. Some of these guys have been around for a while and it shows. When I knew the first episode was going to be all newbies and the third episode were going to be the oldies, everyone in the gray area fell into a lump. THIS IS THE LUMP IN ALL OF ITS BEAUTIFUL GRAY GLORY.  I love you all. Thank you for being a part of this with me. This is PART TWO of SIX, y'all. LET'S RAISE THE TEMPERATURE A BIT.Wavelength by Tenron Otrin (17:05)Something's Wrong with my Mom by Strawberry Shortcake (1:26:23)The Dog by Mark Rooster (1:51:30)Star Trek The Next Generation: The Quest for Taco Bell by Lanky Lucifer (3:18:30)Saddam's Cool Fanfic by Punxsutawney Trill (3:59:25)Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LOTSA_PASTAAND KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/lotsa_pastaMERCH: www.redbubble.com/people/elcapitanmuerte/portfolioYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoqIN-fkfdlmGEjWujypxwSOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/lotsa-pasta/(But also available on all major platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Google, Amazon, etc!)FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/LPCaptainDeathFOLLOW ON REDDIT: www.reddit.com/r/LotsaPasta/Featuring wonderful ambient music from our fam in Sweden: CryoChamber, givin' us all the ooky-spooky tunage. Follow: @cryo-chamberThank you!“Mirror Temple (Mirror Magic Mix)“ is not my song. I do not claim ownership. Credit and All rights are reserved by the owners.

What does it take to hold a dictator accountable for decades of atrocities? In this episode, Tim Horgan speaks with Chris Ried, Director of Operations at Mercury SGS and former Regime War Crimes Liaison in post-Saddam Iraq. Drawing on his firsthand experience in building the case against Saddam Hussein, Chris reflects on the challenges of documenting crimes, ensuring a fair trial, and balancing peace with justice. Together, they explore what Saddam's trial revealed about international law, the dangers of “victor's justice,” and how history can shape the pursuit of accountability today.As new atrocities emerge across the globe, this conversation highlights the hard lessons of Iraq, the importance of truth-telling, and the enduring struggle to make justice real—even in the aftermath of brutality.

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins The Winston Marshall Show for a powerful conversation on freedom, reform, and the unfinished business of the Middle East. Faisal is an Iraqi refugee who lived through the chaos of Saddam's fall and the U.S. invasion. He recounts his journey from Baghdad to America, and how those experiences shaped his mission to promote secularism, literacy, and critical thinking in the Arab world. He exposes how extremism thrives on ignorance, and why authoritarian regimes—from Iraq to Qatar—use culture, religion, and oil wealth to maintain power.They discuss the failures of U.S. foreign policy, Trump's controversial deals with Gulf states, and the ongoing struggle for genuine reform in a region caught between dictatorship and jihadism. Faisal argues that real change must come from empowering young people with ideas, not weapons.All this—the Iraq War, Qatar's influence, the dangers of authoritarianism, and one man's fight to build a freer Middle East…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:52 Christopher Hitchens' Influence and the Iraq War17:23 Obama's Foreign Policy and Its Impact on Iraq 28:22 Trump's Foreign Policy and Qatar's Role45:51 Qatar's Influence on American Institutions 52:15 Syria and the Persecution of Minorities1:05:51 Recognition of Palestine as a State 1:29:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Bob dive headfirst into the slapstick chaos of The Naked Gun reboot — dissecting Liam Neeson's deadpan transformation from action icon to spoof hero, Lonely Island's layered gag work, and which scenes had them crying with laughter (hint: chili dogs and Starbucks bathrooms are involved). They debate the 80s-style sight gags vs. the sharp 21st-century twists, chart the movie's laugh-per-minute rate, and wonder if we're witnessing the revival of the studio comedy. Then it's over to South Park's summer season, where Mackie joins ICE, Trump gets the Saddam treatment, and the show proves once again it's still fearless (and filthy) after all these years. From the politics of parody to the joy of laughing in a packed theater, this episode is part comedy autopsy, part love letter to the art of not giving a damn.

As suffering and starvation continues unimpeded in Gaza, the chorus of criticism is becoming louder, and not just from abroad. In an unprecedented move, Yuli Novak & Guy Shalev, the executive directors of B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, two leading Israeli human rights groups, tell Christiane why they believe their government is committing genocide in Gaza. Then former National Institutes of Health chief Francis Collins discusses the chilling impact of science and research cuts on American healthcare under Donald Trump's second term.  Also, as Trump ramps up pressure on Putin's grinding war, Nick Paton Walsh has a special report on one of the country's youngest victims, Tymur, aged ten.  Plus, after recent elections in Japan saw the obscure far-right party, Sanseito, make dramatic gains in the recent election, Christiane discusses whether Trump or tourists are behind the stunning results with Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former advisor to longtime Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mira Rapp-Hooper, who was a special Asia advisor to President Biden. Thirty-five years since Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, from her archives, Christiane's report on America's massive military buildup in the Saudi desert ahead of their effort to repel Saddam, and the weary U.S. troops she met there, worried about insufficient supplies and what was yet to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who was Saddam Hussein, and was he really a brutal dictator? Today, we discuss and cover one of the most evil dictators that ever lived. We'll talk about Saddam Hussein's childhood, Saddam's family, Saddam's rise to power, all of the wars Saddam was involved in, his crimes against humanity, and other interesting topics. WELCOME TO CAMP!

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A listener writes in to ask about Saddam Hussein's connections to intelligence agencies. James answers with a deep dive on Saddam's CIA-backed rise to power and his intelligence agency-engineered double cross and downfall. Don't miss this in-depth exploration of deep state puppets and the role they play on the geopolitical stage in this important edition of Questions For Corbett.

Israel thought it could strike Iran and walk away unscathed. It was wrong.In this explosive episode of MintCast, Tehran-based professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi joins Mnar Adley from the heart of a city under Israeli bombardment to deliver a stark message: Israel is not in control—and the tide is turning fast.Marandi says Israel's attacks have only strengthened Iranian unity, while the Trump administration's betrayal has shattered any future for diplomacy. “There is more solidarity now than at any point since Saddam's invasion,” he explains. As the U.S. inches closer to full-scale war, public support at home is collapsing—60% of Americans oppose getting involved.Marandi exposes the West's wishful thinking, the media's imperial spin, and why Israel may be walking into the biggest strategic mistake in its history.