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Marine Recon veteran Rob Blanton sits down with Urban Valor to share one of the wildest, funniest, and most honest Marine Corps stories we've ever had on the channel. From growing up in Santa Rosa, California, to joining the United States Marine Corps almost by accident, to becoming a Force Recon Marine.Rob served in the Marine Corps from 1993 to 2014, retiring as a Master Sergeant. In this interview, he walks us through the chaos of joining the Marines on the buddy program, getting stuck on open contract, becoming an 0311 infantryman, earning his way into Force Recon, and eventually deploying into some of the most intense moments of modern military history.

Former Marine sniper AJ Pasciuti — author of the new book Dark Horse and host of the Combat Story podcast — joins the Chuck Toddcast for one of the most riveting and clear-eyed conversations about military service, leadership, and the realities of modern war. Pasciuti was 16 years old on September 11th, enlisted at 17, and eventually became the Marine who led the team that killed "Juba" — the notorious Iraqi sniper who uploaded videos of his American kills to the internet to taunt the U.S. military. He walks listeners through the entire hunt: how Marines studied Juba's uploaded footage to identify his patterns, how the team set a trap, how Pasciuti spotted Juba in his hide by catching the glint off the lens of a Sony Handycam, and how he knew within minutes that they'd gotten him — while emphasizing that he may have pulled the trigger but it was an entire team that brought Juba down. Pasciuti reflects on the strange experience of fighting enemies who saw themselves as freedom fighters rather than terrorists, why attention to detail is the trait that weeds out most sniper candidates, and how snipers are ultimately meant to combat the enemy emotionally as much as physically. The conversation broadens into a sweeping meditation on what military service teaches you about America — and where Pasciuti worries the country is heading. He calls the military one of the last bastions of the American dream, where opportunity is real but has to be earned, and argues that a culture promoting service to the greater good over the accumulation of wealth would make America measurably healthier.. Pasciuti is openly worried about political leadership infecting the values of the military, makes the case that empathy must be viewed as a strength rather than a weakness in military leadership, and insists his book is political but not partisan — it's about values. He offers a vital warning that the Taliban proved asymmetrical warfare can defeat a stronger foe, that drone warfare is dangerously dehumanizing combat by reducing casualties to dollars and cents, and that the most important thing any soldier carries home is their soul intact — something he says becomes harder every year as the social contract between America and its veterans erodes. Pasciuti describes seeing fear rather than hatred in the eyes of a dying enemy combatant, a moment that has stayed with him, and explains why he can't support any politician who describes a political opponent as an enemy. He shares his experience running for city council and personally knocking on thousands of doors, his frustration with the financial barriers to entry in modern politics, and his belief that current discourse simply doesn't allow for real dialogue. He closes with the most powerful observation of the episode, made for Memorial Day: the holiday isn't about those who came home — it's about those who didn't — and anyone calling for war should be required to first sit down and have a conversation with a Gold Star family. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 AJ Pasciuti (Dark Horse) joins the Chuck ToddCast 02:00 If you wrote the book 10 years ago, how would it have been different? 03:30 You gain extra perspective about “why” when more time has passed 04:15 Leadership is currently in very short supply 06:15 The book is a love letter and thank you to people who shaped AJ’s life 08:15 The military is one of the last bastions of the American dream 09:15 Was 16 years old on 9/11 and the attack inspired AJ to enlist at 17 10:15 How did you identify that you had the skills to be a sniper? 11:45 Gunnery Sgt. Jackson helped set AJ on his trajectory 12:30 What is training for a sniper like? 13:30 Attention to details is the trait that weeds out most sniper candidates 14:15 Snipers have to be self-dependent, must rely on yourself for survival 15:30 Snipers are meant to combat the enemy emotionally, scare them 16:15 “Juba” may not have been just one enemy sniper & hunted Americans 16:45 Juba uploaded videos of sniper kills of Americans to the internet 17:30 Watching the videos allowed marines to understand Juba’s patterns 18:00 Set up a trap for Juba and Juba fell into it 19:00 AJ knew they had killed Juba within minutes 20:00 Caught a glint of the lens of a Sony handycam to spot Juba 21:15 AJ may have pulled the trigger, but it was an entire team that got him 22:45 Marines were shocked that people would fight for a tyrant like Saddam 23:30 We viewed the enemies as terrorists, they viewed themselves as freedom fighters 25:15 Does the message to the troops today seem different than when you served? 26:15 When we send Americans into conflict, it must be for a just cause 26:45 There’s a responsibility that comes with having the greatest military in history 27:45 Are you worried political leadership is infecting the values of the military? 28:45 Leadership needs to project values people are inspired to defend 30:30 Military leadership needs to view empathy as a strength, not a weakness 31:30 The book is political but not partisan. It’s about values 33:15 A culture that promotes services to the greater good is healthier 35:00 If the culture promotes service over wealth, we’d be better off 35:30 Mandatory service in Israel has helped to bond their society 38:00 Service strips away the illusion that we succeed alone 39:15 Veterans aren’t easily categorized in their politics 40:00 Military provides an opportunity, but you have to earn it 42:00 Competitive advantage for the military is to think, adapt & react quicker 43:15 Marine culture should create soldiers that are problem solvers 44:15 Taliban found that asymmetrical warfare could defeat a stronger foe 46:30 We have to better prepare for asymmetrical warfare 47:15 The American Revolution was fought with asymmetrical warfare 48:00 Drone warfare dehumanizes war. Casualties counted in dollars and cents 49:15 War is a chess game, and modern tech has leveled the playing field 51:15 Have to avoid being dehumanized by war 52:00 Saw an enemy combatant dying, saw fear in his eyes, not hatred 52:45 Wrote the book not to glorify war, but to tell the realities of it 54:15 The hardest part of coming home was doing so with your soul intact 55:30 The social contract with our soldiers must be protected 56:45 How are you able to publicly express your experience when many can’t? 59:00 Can’t support someone that says a political opponent is an enemy 1:00:00 Tell us about your podcast “Combat Story” 1:01:30 Ran for city council, personally knocked on thousands of doors 1:03:00 Our current politics doesn’t allow for dialogue 1:05:15 There’s a financial barrier to entry into politics 1:08:00 Memorial Day is tough, it’s about those who didn’t come home 1:08:30 Anyone calling for war should have a conversation with a gold star familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with a brutal verdict on the emerging Iran "deal": it's just a worse version of the Obama agreement Trump once tore up, Iran has effectively avoided every stated goal Trump and Israel set out to achieve, and Tehran retains control of the Strait of Hormuz — meaning this is unambiguously a loss for the United States, no matter how the administration tries to spin it. He argues Trump bit off far more than he could chew, that Bibi Netanyahu put his faith into Donald Trump (which never ends well), and that America's standing has been diminished in ways that will reverberate for years. Iran's regime won't be able to repress its own people forever, He notes, but the window to actually topple it during the protests was missed — and Gulf state allies will now be dealing with the Iranians for much longer than they bargained for, having quietly hoped the U.S. and Israel would do their dirty work for them. The political damage at home is just as severe. He cites the Wall Street Journal christening the past seven days as "the week that broke Trump's hold on Congress," with the president now underwater on every single issue, consumer confidence unlikely to recover before the midterms, the Senate unable to fund DHS through reconciliation because Trump makes bipartisan solutions impossible, and his January 6th slush fund producing a backlash that won't go away — with Republican senators visibly wavering. Chuck's verdict on the lame duck arriving early: this is a failed first two years of the Trump presidency, and the stronger his grip on the party, the weaker that party becomes in general elections. He blasts Todd Blanche for turning the DOJ into Trump's personal legal team (Blanche should be impeached, Todd argues, and nothing coming out of this DOJ can be trusted), tears into the long-awaited DNC autopsy of the 2024 loss as paralyzed, tone-deaf, and poorly thought-out — naming Ken Martin as the wrong person to lead the DNC and noting that the simple truth Democrats can't bring themselves to face is that the party is perceived as too liberal in a country with more conservatives than progressives. He flags Mike Duggan dropping out of the Michigan governor's race after his hoped-for contentious Democratic primary never materialized, and Tulsi Gabbard's resignation as DNI proving that the position itself was never really necessary Then, former Marine sniper AJ Pasciuti — author of the new book Dark Horse and host of the Combat Story podcast — joins the Chuck Toddcast for one of the most riveting and clear-eyed conversations about military service, leadership, and the realities of modern war. Pasciuti was 16 years old on September 11th, enlisted at 17, and eventually became the Marine who led the team that killed "Juba" — the notorious Iraqi sniper who uploaded videos of his American kills to the internet to taunt the U.S. military. He walks listeners through the entire hunt: how Marines studied Juba's uploaded footage to identify his patterns, how the team set a trap, how Pasciuti spotted Juba in his hide by catching the glint off the lens of a Sony Handycam, and how he knew within minutes that they'd gotten him — while emphasizing that he may have pulled the trigger but it was an entire team that brought Juba down. Pasciuti reflects on the strange experience of fighting enemies who saw themselves as freedom fighters rather than terrorists, why attention to detail is the trait that weeds out most sniper candidates, and how snipers are ultimately meant to combat the enemy emotionally as much as physically. The conversation broadens into a sweeping meditation on what military service teaches you about America — and where Pasciuti worries the country is heading. He calls the military one of the last bastions of the American dream, where opportunity is real but has to be earned, and argues that a culture promoting service to the greater good over the accumulation of wealth would make America measurably healthier.. Pasciuti is openly worried about political leadership infecting the values of the military, makes the case that empathy must be viewed as a strength rather than a weakness in military leadership, and insists his book is political but not partisan — it's about values. He offers a vital warning that the Taliban proved asymmetrical warfare can defeat a stronger foe, that drone warfare is dangerously dehumanizing combat by reducing casualties to dollars and cents, and that the most important thing any soldier carries home is their soul intact — something he says becomes harder every year as the social contract between America and its veterans erodes. Pasciuti describes seeing fear rather than hatred in the eyes of a dying enemy combatant, a moment that has stayed with him, and explains why he can't support any politician who describes a political opponent as an enemy. He shares his experience running for city council and personally knocking on thousands of doors, his frustration with the financial barriers to entry in modern politics, and his belief that current discourse simply doesn't allow for real dialogue. He closes with the most powerful observation of the episode, made for Memorial Day: the holiday isn't about those who came home — it's about those who didn't — and anyone calling for war should be required to first sit down and have a conversation with a Gold Star family. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine for a thoughtful Memorial Day reflection on how countries honor their war dead — and how the rituals they choose reveal who they understand themselves to be. He traces Memorial Day back to its actual origins in the Civil War and its 600,000 American dead, including the powerful and often-forgotten story of formerly enslaved people who reburied Union soldiers from a mass grave to give them the dignified resting place their country had failed to provide. He explains that the date was chosen not because of a specific battle but because of when flowers bloom, that Southern states kept parallel remembrance traditions for the Confederacy, and that Memorial Day's secondary role as the unofficial start of summer has always made it a uniquely American hybrid of grief and gathering — which, Chuck argues, is actually one of its virtues, because coming together is how communities find common ground. He surveys how other nations approach the same task: WWI created a uniquely Canadian identity around remembrance, Russia centers its V-Day celebrations on WWII triumph as the foundation of national identity, Germany approaches its war dead cautiously and somberly with a deep awareness of historical responsibility, and Japan frames remembrance through loss, peace, and explicit anti-war reflection. His larger argument is that the story and tone of a country's remembrance day reveals exactly how it understands itself — what it celebrates, what it confronts, and what it would rather not look at. He closes with the smallest but most important reminder of the day: you don't say "Happy Memorial Day." He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:00 Pending Iran deal looks like a worse version of Obama’s deal 04:45 Iran looks to have avoided all of Trump + Israel’s stated goals 05:15 Iran retains control of Strait, that means this is a loss for Trump 06:15 Trump is capitulating, and this diminishes America’s standing 07:15 Administration hoping to sweep Iran under the rug in time for the midterms 08:00 Normally, America would be leading Ebola response. Trump destroyed USAID 08:45 Helping with disease outbreaks was about protecting us at home 10:00 Unlikely the Iranian regime will be able to repress their people forever 11:00 Trump bit off more than he could chew and needs an offramp 11:45 Bibi put his faith into Donald Trump, which never goes well 13:00 Trump hires flawed people that could only work for him. Makes them loyal 14:15 Politics infects every decision Trump makes 15:45 Gulf state allies will have to deal with Iran for much longer now 16:30 Missed the window to topple the regime during the protests 18:00 Gulf states were hoping U.S. and Israel would do their dirty work 18:30 Trump was worst possible commander in chief for this moment 19:30 It’s a big loss for Trump, but he had no choice but to end the war 22:00 New polling shows Trump approval tanking, huge generic Dem advantage 23:45 WSJ dubs the past week, “The week the broke Trump’s hold on Congress” 25:00 Trump is underwater on every issue 26:00 It’s highly unlikely consumer confidence will rise before the midterms 27:00 Trump is directly responsible for higher inflation and cost of living 28:00 Senate cannot find way to fund DHS through reconciliation 29:30 Trump makes any bipartisan solution impossible 30:15 Todd Banche is making DOJ Trump’s personal attorneys 31:45 Can’t trust anything this DOJ says. Blanche should be impeached* 33:15 Trump’s J6 slush fund is likely illegal and has GOP senators wavering 34:15 Backlash to slush fund isn’t going away 35:45 The stronger Trump grips the party, the weaker it is in general elections 36:30 The lame duck is here. This a failed first two years of Trump’s presidency 37:15 DNC finally releases autopsy of 2024 election loss 37:45 Ken Martin is the wrong person for the DNC chair. In over his head 38:15 The simple fact of the matter is the party is perceived as too liberal 40:45 There are more conservatives than progressives, need to win the moderates 42:00 Autopsy offering gubernatorial wins as a counterpoint is tone deaf 43:45 Trump’s electoral strength doesn’t translate when he isn’t on ballot 44:30 DNC was in a no-win situation with the autopsy 45:15 Seems like the autopsy was just going through motions, poorly thought out 46:30 DNC is paralyzed, in need of new leadership 48:30 Mike Duggan drops out as independent in MI governor’s race 50:00 Duggan counted on contentious primary & that didn’t happen 52:00 Duggan didn’t want a Republican elected and dropped out 52:30 Tulsi Gabbard resigns. DNI post shown to not be necessary 53:00 The CIA has won the “turf battle” amongst intel agencies 54:30 Gabbard isn’t the first DNI that’s been marginalized. 55:15 It’s easy to eye roll Don Jr & Hunter Biden… Their fathers screwed them up 1:03:30 AJ Pasciuti (Dark Horse) joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:05:30 If you wrote the book 10 years ago, how would it have been different? 1:07:00 You gain extra perspective about “why” when more time has passed 1:07:45 Leadership is currently in very short supply 1:09:45 The book is a love letter and thank you to people who shaped AJ’s life 1:11:45 The military is one of the last bastions of the American dream 1:12:45 Was 16 years old on 9/11 and the attack inspired AJ to enlist at 17 1:13:45 How did you identify that you had the skills to be a sniper? 1:15:15 Gunnery Sgt. Jackson helped set AJ on his trajectory 1:16:00 What is training for a sniper like? 1:17:00 Attention to details is the trait that weeds out most sniper candidates 1:17:45 Snipers have to be self-dependent, must rely on yourself for survival 1:19:00 Snipers are meant to combat the enemy emotionally, scare them 1:19:45 “Juba” may not have been just one enemy sniper & hunted Americans 1:20:15 Juba uploaded videos of sniper kills of Americans to the internet 1:21:00 Watching the videos allowed marines to understand Juba’s patterns 1:21:30 Set up a trap for Juba and Juba fell into it 1:22:30 AJ knew they had killed Juba within minutes 1:23:30 Caught a glint of the lens of a Sony handycam to spot Juba 1:24:45 AJ may have pulled the trigger, but it was an entire team that got him 1:26:15 Marines were shocked that people would fight for a tyrant like Saddam 1:27:00 We viewed the enemies as terrorists, they viewed themselves as freedom fighters 1:28:45 Does the message to the troops today seem different than when you served? 1:29:45 When we send Americans into conflict, it must be for a just cause 1:30:15 There’s a responsibility that comes with having the greatest military in history 1:31:15 Are you worried political leadership is infecting the values of the military? 1:32:15 Leadership needs to project values people are inspired to defend 1:34:00 Military leadership needs to view empathy as a strength, not a weakness 1:35:00 The book is political but not partisan. It’s about values 1:36:45 A culture that promotes services to the greater good is healthier 1:38:30 If the culture promotes service over wealth, we’d be better off 1:39:00 Mandatory service in Israel has helped to bond their society 1:41:30 Service strips away the illusion that we succeed alone 1:42:45 Veterans aren’t easily categorized in their politics 1:43:30 Military provides an opportunity, but you have to earn it 1:45:30 Competitive advantage for the military is to think, adapt & react quicker 1:46:45 Marine culture should create soldiers that are problem solvers 1:47:45 Taliban found that asymmetrical warfare could defeat a stronger foe 1:50:00 We have to better prepare for asymmetrical warfare 1:50:45 The American Revolution was fought with asymmetrical warfare 1:51:30 Drone warfare dehumanizes war. Casualties counted in dollars and cents 1:52:45 War is a chess game, and modern tech has leveled the playing field 1:54:45 Have to avoid being dehumanized by war 1:55:30 Saw an enemy combatant dying, saw fear in his eyes, not hatred 1:56:15 Wrote the book not to glorify war, but to tell the realities of it 1:57:45 The hardest part of coming home was doing so with your soul intact 1:59:00 The social contract with our soldiers must be protected 2:00:15 How are you able to publicly express your experience when many can’t? 2:02:30 Can’t support someone that says a political opponent is an enemy 2:03:30 Tell us about your podcast “Combat Story” 2:05:00 Ran for city council, personally knocked on thousands of doors 2:06:30 Our current politics doesn’t allow for dialogue 2:08:45 There’s a financial barrier to entry into politics 2:11:30 Memorial Day is tough, it’s about those who didn’t come home 2:12:00 Anyone calling for war should have a conversation with a gold star family 2:15:15 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with AJ Pasciuti 2:16:00 ToddCast Time Machine 2:16:30 Every country honors war dead, but don’t do it the same way 2:17:15 Memorial Day was borne out of the civil war and 600k Americans dead 2:18:00 Formally enslaved people reburied union soldiers from mass grave 2:18:45 Holiday is also about who gets remembered in our national story 2:19:15 Date was chosen due to flowers blooming & not a specific battle 2:20:30 Southern states kept remembrance traditions for the confederacy 2:21:15 Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer 2:21:45 Gathering together is an important way to find common ground 2:22:45 Different memorial traditions & rituals in other countries 2:23:30 WW1 created a unique identity in Canada 2:24:00 Russia celebrates V-Day, triumph in WW2 central to identity 2:24:45 Germany remembers war cautiously and somberly 2:25:30 Japan remembers war through loss, peace and anti-war reflection 2:26:15 Other memorial rituals around the world 2:27:45 Story and tone of remembrance days are how countries view themselves 2:28:45 You don’t say “Happy Memorial Day” 2:30:00 Ask Chuck 2:30:15 Isn’t it odd that we know so little about attempted Trump assassins? 2:37:00 Why didn’t Dems lean into “Trump Lie Trackers” more in campaigns? 2:41:00 Does the “Epstein Class” framing feel stronger than the “1%”? 2:45:00 Did “No Child Left Behind” do real damage to civics education? 2:51:15 Does the 2.5 swing in presidential elections show most voters are locked in?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bold move by Ankara, Turkey this week brought together Libya's two rival militaries for international exercises. While firmly supporting the Tripoli-based regime, Turkey is now extending an olive branch to the Benghazi administration, aiming to steady Libya and broaden its sway across the region. For the first time, Libya's two military forces participated internationally together under one flag. According to the Turkish defence ministry, 501 personnel from both Libyan armies joined Turkey's Efes 2026 military exercises. “There needs to be one unified army in Libya, one unified military force,” said Libya expert Aya Burweila of the Athens-based Centre for Hellenic and Mediterranean Studies. “I think these joint exercises help with that. They help facilitate closer cooperation with both sides, and that can only be a good thing.” Libya has been split since 2014, with the Government of National Unity ruling the west from Tripoli and the Government of National Stability holding the east in Benghazi. While Ankara has long championed Tripoli, analyst Burweila suggests that May's joint exercises signal a new Turkish push to engage with Benghazi. “This is a huge, practical pivot towards the east [by Turkey]. It has huge implications for Libya's stability. Turkey's position now is that it has good relations with both sides,” said Burweila. “It's not just joint military exercises. There are business interests, there are sales of weapons and drones, and so forth.”  Turkey and Italy boost cooperation in bid to shape Libya's political future Energy reserves For Ankara, courting the Benghazi administration, led by military commander Khalifa Haftar, is all about expanding Turkey's influence in the eastern Mediterranean, argues Jalel Harchaoui of the Royal United Services Institute, a London-based defence think tank.  Harchaoui said Ankara needs Haftar's support to enforce a 2019 memorandum of understanding that Turkey signed with the Tripoli administration to create a joint exclusive economic zone in Libyan waters.  “Now, if Ankara wants to enforce it, which it does, it needs to have the Haftar family on board,” Harchaoui explained. “The Haftar family can deliver on two very necessary things: the parliamentary ratification, because the parliament happens to be controlled by the Haftar family, and also the part of the coast that is involved in this arrangement is eastern Libya, not western Libya.” However, the Turkey-Libya exclusive economic zone, believed to have large untapped energy reserves, is strongly opposed by Greece and Cyprus, who claim it violates their territorial waters. Neighbouring Egypt and Israel have also voiced concerns. Haftar's eastern Libyan government shares their reluctance. “Eastern Libya has very good relations with Egypt and has cordial relations with Greece as well. And this memorandum, at least from their side, violates their rights,” explained Libya analyst Burweila.  She added: “I think what lots of Libyans feel is: 'this fight is not our fight. We don't want to be involved in this kind of dispute.' So while this is a big priority for Turkey, it is not a priority for Libyans, and I think everybody there would prefer to kick this can down the road.” Egypt and Turkey's closer ties spark hope for peace among Libya's rival factions Carrot and stick Throughout 2025, Ankara wooed Haftar and his son Saddam, chief of staff of the Libyan National Army, but saw little progress. According to analyst Harchaoui, Turkey has since toughened its stance, zeroing in on Haftar's late-year military backing of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Turkish-made combat drones have been pictured on airbases in southern Egypt, which like Turkey backs the Sudanese army in its fight against the paramilitary RSF. According to a New York Times investigation, they have been used for strikes in Sudan. “This was a new development,” said Harchaoui, “It was basically Turkey saying, 'I smiled for most of 2025, and you did nothing for me. And you will have seen two faces. You will have seen the carrot, obviously, but also the stick.'” In April, Turkey delivered a new batch of military drones to Haftar's army, continuing this carrot-and-stick policy. The Turkish defence ministry says it aims to hold further joint military exercises with both Libyan armies. While Turkey is stepping up its efforts to stabilise Libya, its goal of securing joint control of a huge swathe of the eastern Mediterranean threatens to drag the country further into an increasingly bitter regional rivalry.

The man who advised Obama, Ron Paul, and four consecutive White Houses — Republican and Democrat — just went on record to say America's Iran strategy is failing, and the proof is in the data. University of Chicago professor Robert Pape, who spent 20 years modeling the bombing of Iran for the U.S. Air Force and literally turned down a $600K bribe from a Chinese billionaire to change his research, breaks down why bombing Fordo made Iran more dangerous — not less — and reveals that 20% of enriched uranium is now missing and unaccounted for. Pape exposes why economic blockades have never toppled a regime in 100 years of recorded history, draws a chilling parallel between Trump's Iran blockade and the 12-year Iraq sanctions that strengthened Saddam, and delivers a jaw-dropping first-hand account of China uplifting entire cities with AI while America argues tactics. ------Ⓜ️ MINNECT WITH ROBERT PAPE: https://bit.ly/48Rwu8X

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

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

Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it!Investigative mythologist William Henry explains how Babylonian prophecy, Judeo-Christian tradition, and Islam converge on the Temple Mount and the Ark of the Covenant, and why that timeline may still be unfolding today, in episode 244 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.William Henry is an investigative mythologist, author, and longtime researcher of human spiritual transformation, known for his work on Ancient Aliens and his Gaia series The Awakened Soul: The Lost Science of Ascension. With over 30 years of research and multiple books including Cloak of the Illuminati and The Watchers, his work explores the intersection of ancient texts, ascension science, and emerging technologies, including transhumanism and the evolving relationship between consciousness and the human body.In this conversation, Faust and William Henry challenge the conventional view of the Ark of the Covenant, suggesting it may have been something far more than a relic: a form of ancient technology tied to human transformation. They explore how overlapping messianic timelines across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam continue to shape real-world events, while tracing a hidden thread that links the Anunnaki, Osiris, and Jesus through a shared concept of the “garment of light.” As the discussion moves into the present, the question shifts: are transhumanism and artificial intelligence a break from the past, or the latest phase of the same ancient impulse to transcend the human body?In this episode: • Temple Mount prophecy: why Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all point to the same contested site • Ark of the Covenant: relic, weapon, or lost technology tied to ascension and human transformation • Solomon's Temple and Babylon: how destruction, exile, and prophecy created a timeline still unfolding today • The Messianic race: why multiple religions may be working toward the same prophesied endgame • The “garment of light”: the hidden link between the Anunnaki, Osiris, and Jesus • Iraq Stargate theory: what Saddam Hussein was allegedly searching for in ancient Babylon • Sacred sound and resonance: the lost technology behind megaliths and suppressed scientific breakthroughs • The Anunnaki and human origins: genetic intervention, the neocortex, and the rise of civilization • Transhumanism and AI: are modern technologies continuing an ancient blueprint for human evolution • The future of humanity: what happens when AI replaces labor and reshapes human purposeIf these ancient timelines, religious prophecies, and emerging technologies are all pointing in the same direction, the real question isn't what's coming — it's whether we're recognizing it in time.00:00:00 - Teaser & Introduction00:03:11 - The Middle East, The Temple Mount & The Ark of the Covenant00:08:22 - Messianic Prophecies & Modern Political Symbolism00:17:16 - Saddam Hussein, Nebuchadnezzar & The Babylon Connection00:23:40 - The Anunnaki, Osiris, Jesus & The Transmittable Garment00:28:51 - Ancient Genetic Alteration & The Awakening of the Neocortex00:32:42 - Rethinking AI, Transhumanism & Scientific Materialism00:46:10 - The Fall from Eden & Technology as a Tool for Ascension00:55:49 - Sacred Geometry, Crop Circles & The Shroud of Turin00:59:53 - The Lineage of Ascension & Avatars01:05:39 - Sound Frequency, Megaliths & Suppressed Ancient Tech01:14:12 - The Next 50 Years: Singularity, Awakening & The Soul01:27:11 - The Viral Story: Saddam Hussein's Secret Iraqi Stargate01:34:42 - Outro & Final ThoughtsCheck out William Henry's bookshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B006FYUDHUConnect with William Henrywe'd love to hear from you

01.05.2026 | Dijital Hayat Bölüm583 - TRT Radyo1 | "Sosyal Medyada Yükseltilen Akım: Pop Faşizm" Dr. Bilal Eren'in hazırlayıp, sunduğu Dijital Hayat programımızda bu hafta, Siyaset Bilimci Sinan Baykent ile; - Son Zamanlarda Sosyal Medyada Yükseltilen Akım, "Pop Faşizm" Ne Anlama Geliyor? - Pop Faşizm Kavramı Nedir? - Pop Faşizm ve Klasik Faşizm Arasındaki Farklar Neler? - Faşizm Soslu Hangi Tür İçerikler, Tüm Sosyal Medya Kullanıcılarına Nasıl Gösteriliyor? - Hitler, Saddam, Mussolini, Trump gibi Liderler, Nasıl Sunuluyor? - Bu İçerikler ile Güç ve Liderlik Tanımı mı Yapılıyor? - Amaç, Dijitalleşme ile Yalnızlaşan Birey ve Toplumlar için Eylem İhtiyacını Gidermek mi? - Bu Akım, Güçlünün Haklı Olduğu Düzene Boyun Eğdirmek için Bir Çeşit Rıza İmalatı mı? - Faşizm Soslu İçerikleri Kimler, Neden İnternet Dolaşımına Sokuyor? - Hangi Söyleme Sahip İçeriklerin Trend/Akım Olacağına Kimler, Nasıl Karar Veriyor? Başlıklarını konuştuk. Dijital Hayat, her cuma saat 15:30'da TRT Radyo1 mikrofonlarında canlı yayında... Tüm geçmiş ve gelecek yayınlarımız için; Web: https://www.dijitalhayat.tv

In questa puntata:- Focus: torna a trovarci Luigi Gemmi di All Asian Football per parlarci dei Leoni della Mesopotamia e dell'IraqIn coda, un giro del calcio del nostro amico Isaac Barzaghi direttamente dall'Argentina

They'll tell you it's tinfoil. Then you read the Epstein files. Then you read the DARPA budget. Then you watch the Netanyahu coffee video. Then you stop laughing.Are your favorite celebrities and world leaders secretly being replaced? In this episode of The Swerve Podcast, I deep dive a plethora of internet mysteries concerning clone conspiracy theories.In this episode, we cover:Celebrity ReplacementsPolitical Body DoublesThe Science of CloningBlack BudgetsThe Epstein Files⏰ TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Intro: Clone Conspiracies(0:39) Welcome/Pre-Amble(3:37) The Basics: Netanyahu Deepfakes & Clones(8:24) I. CELEBRITIES(9:50) Avril Lavigne Melissa Clone (14:00) Gucci Mane Clone Theory (17:01) Eminem Clone Conspiracy(20:43) Jim Carrey Clone Mystery (25:39) Kanye, Britney & More Clones (28:02) Why Replace Celebrities?(32:19) II. THE BODY DOUBLES(34:00) Stalin & Hitler Body Doubles(37:08) Saddam & Geopolitical Decoys(39:16) Vladimir Putin Body Doubles(44:22) Joe Biden Robot Clones(47:08) III. WHAT IF THEY CAN?(48:21) Human Primate Cloning Science(55:53) Clonaid UFO Cult Baby Clone(58:39) DARPA Black Budget Science(1:03:04) Jeffrey Epstein DNA Cloning(1:11:15) Palm Beach Pete Lookalike(1:16:10) IV. FINAL THOUGHTS(1:16:14) Clone Evidence?(1:19:15) Dead Internet Theory & Clones(1:20:34) My Take(1:22:01) Closing

On 29th January 1991, President George H.W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress. America was at war with Iraq, having launched Operation Desert Storm to expel Saddam Hussein's forces from Kuwait. Bush's tone was sombre, measured—a contrast to the triumphalism of his State of the Union a year earlier, when he had spoken of communism crumbling and a new era for the world. Now he spoke of something grander: a "new world order.""What is at stake is more than one small country. It's a big idea: a new world order where diverse nations are drawn together in common cause to achieve the universal aspirations of mankind—peace and security, freedom and the rule of law."Drawing on Kristina Spohr's excellent book Postwall Post Square, we explore the context of that speech. The first Gulf War was a remarkable moment: a coalition of 28 countries from six continents, including traditional allies like Britain and Australia, prickly partners like France, and even Arab nations like Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. Most strikingly, the United States and the Soviet Union—despite Saddam being a long-time Moscow client—cooperated. Bush and Gorbachev had forged a personal accord, and the Cold War was over.But behind the grand rhetoric, the picture was more complex. Moscow's violent crackdown in Lithuania cast a shadow over the gleaming language of freedom. Bush struggled to balance his principled assertion of democratic values against his pragmatic need for Gorbachev's cooperation in the Gulf. And at home, America was sliding into recession. As Democratic Majority Leader George Mitchell pointedly reminded the president: "We have a crisis abroad, but we also have a crisis here at home."Bush invoked the lessons of history—the long struggle against Nazi totalitarianism—to justify American leadership. "We're the only nation on this earth that could assemble the forces of peace," he declared. "This is the burden of leadership and the strength that has made America the beacon of freedom in a searching world."Yet that liberal internationalist language—always a veneer for American imperialism—has now been eviscerated. Trump has abandoned any pretence of moral leadership. His decision to attack Iran, apparently taken after a chat with Netanyahu and against the advice of his own generals, has produced the greatest strategic disaster in American history, bar none. There is no exit strategy, no route to victory, no achievable objective.What Iran has done is fundamental. Unlike Vietnam or Afghanistan, where empires suffered humiliations but survived, America has been strategically and tactically defeated in the Persian Gulf. The petrodollar—propped up by American military power, bases, and security guarantees—is under threat. And once you show that American power is not all-conquering, it causes fragmentation in unprecedented ways.The distance from George H.W. Bush's "new world order" to Trump's chaotic adventurism is less than 40 years. Trump is not the cause of American decline; he is an accelerant to an ongoing process. The empire's days are numbered—and the world is about to become a much more dangerous place.Topics covered:George H.W. Bush's "new world order" speech (29th January 1991)The first Gulf War coalition and Soviet-American cooperationThe contrast between liberal internationalism and American imperialismDomestic recession and the limits of presidential powerMoscow's crackdown in Lithuania as a challenge to the new orderThe collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of historyTrump's Iran disaster and the absence of strategic thinkingThe petrodollar and the foundations of American hegemonyHow Iran has achieved a strategic defeat of the United StatesTrump as an accelerant, not the cause, of declineIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us. We're migrating from Patreon to Substack—more details soon.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

İkili Görüş'te Dr. Bahadır Çelebi, konukları İlkan Dalkuç ve Dr. Mehmet Akif Koç (58. dk. dan it.) ile İran savaşında yapılan ateşkesi, savaşın kazananlarını ve kaybedenlerini konuşuyor.00:00 Giriş00:30 İlkan, Hindistan kanalına çıkmışsın, neler anlattın?04:05 Hindistan-İsrail ilişkilerine dair12:05 "ABD-İran ateşkesi İsrail'i bağlamaz gibi bence"14:30 ABD-İsrail'in hedefi İran'da rejimi değiştirmek vs. hedeflerinde son durum16:35 ABD-İsrail neden nükleer silah kullanamıyor? (nükleerin gücü kullanılmayıncadır)20:45 İran zafer kazandı denecek bir durum yok ama...21:20 ABD-İsrail'in gerçekleşmeyen taleplerinin sırasız ve eksik listesi22:00 İran'ın gerçekleşip gerçekleşmeyeceği bellisiz talepleri27:10 İsrail'in Lübnan'a bugünkü saldırıları: Bu Lübnan'ın çilesi bitmeyecek gibi32:25 ABD içinden Trump'a tepkiler; ABD'nin kamuoyu anlatısı yok; kamuoyunda büyük tepki yok36:25 Geniş İslami kesim İran'a karşı (Şiîliğinden dolayı) Gazze'ye olduğu kadar hatta Saddam'a olduğu kadar bile duyarlı değil)38:05 İran savaşı İran'ın değilse bile petrodolar sisteminin sonu mu?41:05 Ortada iki/üç taraf için de zafer, itibar yok; olanı kaybetmeyelim derdindeler43:40 Demokratlar'ın savaşa karşı tutumuna güvenmiyorum45:35 Maddelerde anlaşmadan ateşkes nasıl oluyor?47:40 Trump, tehditler, TACO48:25 Niye Türkiye değil de Pakistan ara buluculuk yaptı, yapıyor?49:00 Şimden gerü Körfez ülkelerini ne bekliyor? (Pirî Reis'ten Da Vinci'ye...)01:00:00 Erdoğan, Körfez'in yerine TR geçebilir dedi, peki nasıl?01:03:50 Demokrasi, hukuk olmazsa sermaye gelmez diyorlar (gelir, gelir)01:05:50 Hocam, savaş bitecek gibi değil; sizin Stalin tercümenizden bahsedelim01:17:00 Çok kırılgan, narin, nazenin, ürkek bir ateşkes: 5 fazın kaçıncısı01:25:50 Muharebe bitti, taraflardan biri düşene kadar harp sürecek (2'li senaryo)01:31:50 Karizması bu kadar çizilen ABD-İsrail, İran'la ba-rış-maz!01:35:15 Hiçbir İslam ülkesinin İran'a söyleyecek tek lafı yok; Lübnan'a bile İran sahip çıkmaya çalışıyor01:37:50 ABD kasım seçimlerinden önce ABD, İran'a yeniden saldırır mı?01:38:50 İran'ın vurulan bölgeleri, aldığı hasar01:44:00 İsrail'in 4 katmanlı hava savunması İran'da neden tek katmanlı bile kurulamaz?01:46:50 Isfahan nısf-ı cihandı, şimdi rub-ı cihan mı?01:47:10 İsrail'in İran'da sinagogların vurulması ve İran Yahudilerine dair01:53:15 Körfez ülkeleri ABD'ye bizi korumadınız deyip ABD'yi kovabilir mi?02:01:20 İsrail'in hava savunma sistemini neredeyse hiçbir ülke yapamaz çünkü02:02:55 İran liderliğinin sürdürülmesi meselesi (öldür öldür nereye kadar gider)02:10:40 Müçteba Hamaney de öldürülürse rejim karışır mı?02:23:30 İran Dışişleri Bakanı Arakçi çok Batılı görünüyor. Nasıl biri? Sertlik yanlısı mı?02:24:30 Muhammed Bakır Kalibaf nasıl biri?02:25:50 ABD'deki İran diasporasının bir kısmının "i am not Muslim, i am Persian" söylemine dair02:31:15 ABD NATO'dan çıktı çıkıyor söylemi; Trump isteyince oluyor mu?02:32:30 Arap Şiası ile Fars Şiası arasındaki farklar02:37:40 Barzan bölgesi Kürt Yahudilerine dair02:40:00 İran'da rejim değişikliği mümkün mü sorusu için ekopolitik.org.tr çarşamba yazılarımı takip edin02:42:05 Bahadır Çelebi'nin herkesi memnun ederek savaşları bitirme senaryoları :)02:46:00 Stalin'in övülecek bir yanını bulma çabaları; ya iktidarda Troçki olsaydı; şakalaşmalar, yazı vaadi02:49:05 Mehmet Akif Koç'tan iki kitap tavsiyesi*02:50:20 İnsanlar balistik füzeyi hafife alıyor: 13 milyarlık dolarlık gemiye karşı 20000 dolarlık füze02:51:00 Temenniler ve kapanış*Fawaz A. Gerges, "Hata Asıl Neredeydi? Orta Doğu'da Demokrasi Neden Başarısız Oldu?"*Allen James Fromherz, "Dünyanın Merkezi: Basra Körfezi'nin Küresel Tarihi"⌨️━━━━━━━DAKTİLO1984 AİLESİNİN BİR PARÇASI OLUN!━━━━━━━⌨️

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:08:21] Hospital Killed 19-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Using Hospice Drugs Without Consent Grace Shera died after doctors gave her end-of-life drugs without parental knowledge. An expert called it the worst clinical decision in 46 years. An illegal DNR order prevented resuscitation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:10:09] First COVID Wrongful Death Trial Lost 11-1 — Hospital Brought Johns Hopkins Experts The first wrongful death trial using COVID as cause of death was lost 11-1. The hospital spent hundreds of thousands on five experts. The plaintiff's expert worked for free, finding the case too egregious to ignore. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:19:10] Secret Medicare Rule Forces Doctors to Hit Statin Quotas or Lose Reimbursements Doctors must prescribe statins to a minimum percentage of all patients to maintain Medicare reimbursement rates — even for non-Medicare patients. Those who refuse can be fired as clients to protect the practice's income. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:34:19] Adult Protective Services Seized a Woman, Put Her on a Ventilator, Left Her Unable to Speak A woman was sent to a hospital over an hour from her family, placed on a ventilator, and now has a permanent trach. A state guardian worked to remove outside advocates. Without intervention she would have died. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:45:08] No War Declaration Means No Treason, No Accountability, No Stated Objective Charles Goyette argues that without a congressional war declaration there is no legal treason, no accountability for bad judgment, and no defined war objective — making the Iran war constitutionally rootless. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:54:11] Trump Sons Investing in War Drone Production During the Iran War Trump's sons are reportedly taking a stake in war drone production — adding to a pattern that includes Hegseth's failed attempt to get BlackRock to invest in defense ETFs before the Iran strikes. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:06:16] Why Are Taxpayers Securing Oil Lanes for China When We're Told We're Energy Independent? Goyette asks why US taxpayers secure the Strait of Hormuz for China's benefit while being told America is energy self-sufficient — costs land on Americans, benefits go to the world. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:08:18] China Has Cut US Treasury Holdings by 50% — World Moving to Gold China has halved its $1.3 trillion in US treasuries. Foreign central banks know the US can only repay debt by printing money, so they are moving reserves to gold instead. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:14:51] 2002 Pentagon War Game: Low-Tech Team Beat the US Military — Exercise Called Off in Humiliation In Millennium Challenge 2002, General Paul Van Ripper's primitive asymmetric team defeated the US high-tech force using couriers and speedboats. The Pentagon called it off before declaring a winner. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:20:57] Deep State Goal: Restore Shah's Son — Whose Father's Secret Police Were Trained by CIA and Mossad The CIA and Mossad installed the Shah and trained his Savak torturers — with Schwarzkopf's father involved. Today's war is argued to be aimed at restoring the Shah's son over a country that suffered under US-engineered despotism. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:28:06] US Armed Saddam to Fight Iran — Then Called Him Worse Than Hitler The US gave Saddam chemical weapon precursors and targeting technology during the Iraq-Iran war. The US also shot down Iran Air flight 655, killing 290 civilians, and awarded the captain a medal. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:12:30] 1913: Federal Reserve and Income Tax Were Both Communist Manifesto Planks Two of Marx's 10 planks — central banking and progressive income tax — were enacted in 1913, the same year the 17th Amendment eliminated state representation in the Senate. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:08:21] Hospital Killed 19-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Using Hospice Drugs Without Consent Grace Shera died after doctors gave her end-of-life drugs without parental knowledge. An expert called it the worst clinical decision in 46 years. An illegal DNR order prevented resuscitation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:10:09] First COVID Wrongful Death Trial Lost 11-1 — Hospital Brought Johns Hopkins Experts The first wrongful death trial using COVID as cause of death was lost 11-1. The hospital spent hundreds of thousands on five experts. The plaintiff's expert worked for free, finding the case too egregious to ignore. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:19:10] Secret Medicare Rule Forces Doctors to Hit Statin Quotas or Lose Reimbursements Doctors must prescribe statins to a minimum percentage of all patients to maintain Medicare reimbursement rates — even for non-Medicare patients. Those who refuse can be fired as clients to protect the practice's income. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:34:19] Adult Protective Services Seized a Woman, Put Her on a Ventilator, Left Her Unable to Speak A woman was sent to a hospital over an hour from her family, placed on a ventilator, and now has a permanent trach. A state guardian worked to remove outside advocates. Without intervention she would have died. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:45:08] No War Declaration Means No Treason, No Accountability, No Stated Objective Charles Goyette argues that without a congressional war declaration there is no legal treason, no accountability for bad judgment, and no defined war objective — making the Iran war constitutionally rootless. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:54:11] Trump Sons Investing in War Drone Production During the Iran War Trump's sons are reportedly taking a stake in war drone production — adding to a pattern that includes Hegseth's failed attempt to get BlackRock to invest in defense ETFs before the Iran strikes. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:06:16] Why Are Taxpayers Securing Oil Lanes for China When We're Told We're Energy Independent? Goyette asks why US taxpayers secure the Strait of Hormuz for China's benefit while being told America is energy self-sufficient — costs land on Americans, benefits go to the world. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:08:18] China Has Cut US Treasury Holdings by 50% — World Moving to Gold China has halved its $1.3 trillion in US treasuries. Foreign central banks know the US can only repay debt by printing money, so they are moving reserves to gold instead. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:14:51] 2002 Pentagon War Game: Low-Tech Team Beat the US Military — Exercise Called Off in Humiliation In Millennium Challenge 2002, General Paul Van Ripper's primitive asymmetric team defeated the US high-tech force using couriers and speedboats. The Pentagon called it off before declaring a winner. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:20:57] Deep State Goal: Restore Shah's Son — Whose Father's Secret Police Were Trained by CIA and Mossad The CIA and Mossad installed the Shah and trained his Savak torturers — with Schwarzkopf's father involved. Today's war is argued to be aimed at restoring the Shah's son over a country that suffered under US-engineered despotism. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:28:06] US Armed Saddam to Fight Iran — Then Called Him Worse Than Hitler The US gave Saddam chemical weapon precursors and targeting technology during the Iraq-Iran war. The US also shot down Iran Air flight 655, killing 290 civilians, and awarded the captain a medal. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:12:30] 1913: Federal Reserve and Income Tax Were Both Communist Manifesto Planks Two of Marx's 10 planks — central banking and progressive income tax — were enacted in 1913, the same year the 17th Amendment eliminated state representation in the Senate. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:09] Matt Gaetz Claims US Military Briefed Him on Alien-Human Breeding Programs Gaetz appeared on Benny Johnson's show claiming a uniformed Army soldier briefed him on forced alien-human breeding at 6-12 locations — without evidence — described as a deliberate distraction from Epstein documents and the Iran war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:52] Benny Johnson: Fired for Plagiarism, Linked to Russian Funding, Now UFO Central Johnson was fired from BuzzFeed for plagiarizing Wikipedia, linked to $10M in alleged Russian state media funding, and fabricated violence stories for Trump. He is now the primary vehicle for the UFO distraction campaign hosting Obama, Vance, and Gaetz. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:18:11] Trump's FEMA Recovery Chief Claims He Teleported to a Waffle House 50 Miles Away Greg Phillips, head of FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, claimed on social media that he teleported to a Waffle House 50 miles away — then accused Truth Social of blocking his posts when he tried to respond to CNN's coverage of it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:29:20] Iran Still Pounding Israel on Wave 80 — While Trump Claims Their Military Is Obliterated Fox News reported an hour-long missile barrage over Tel Aviv as the 80th wave of Iranian attacks. Scott Ritter noted Iran struck Israel's northern military command headquarters — while Trump and Hegseth were declaring Iran's offensive capability degraded. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:32:04] Netanyahu on Tape: "America Is Something That Can Be Easily Pushed in the Right Direction" Archival Netanyahu video is played in which he states America can be easily pushed — then correctly predicted removing Saddam would have enormous regional reverberations, now applied to his decades-long campaign to push the US into war with Iran. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:42:18] Gold Analyst: The Iran War Looks Like a Planned Second Act of COVID — Energy Lockdowns Starting in Europe The analyst warns that Europe is already implementing energy restrictions resembling 2019 COVID-era pre-staging, arguing the 20% global oil supply disruption is a planned mechanism to force a new control system through engineered crisis. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:32] Hegseth Asked BlackRock to Invest in Defense Stocks Weeks Before Iran Strikes — They Refused According to the Financial Times, Hegseth asked his broker to invest in BlackRock's defense ETF holding Boeing and Lockheed weeks before the Iran strikes. BlackRock flagged the request internally and refused, citing legal exposure. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:25:32] Trump's Golf Tab Has Crossed $100 Million — On Track for $300M Total This Term Trump has made 110 golf trips in just over 14 months, on track to spend $300 million in taxpayer money on golf — after promising voters he would be too busy to play. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:51] Trump Quietly Renewed Planned Parenthood Funding While Fighting Second Amendment Cases The Trump administration dropped its Planned Parenthood lawsuit and renewed $120M in Title 10 grants — while simultaneously fighting in court to keep the pistol brace ban and fluoride in drinking water. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:32:11] Paula White Compares Trump to Jesus Christ — Robert Jeffress Nods Beside Her At a White House Easter event, Paula White told Trump his persecution mirrors Isaiah 53, declaring God told her Trump will be victorious in all he puts his hand to — with pastor Robert Jeffress nodding approvingly beside her. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:39:48] Ian Freeman Rots in Prison for Bitcoin Privacy — Every Epstein Client Walks Free Freeman is serving eight years for helping people use Bitcoin outside the banking system. Not one Epstein client has been charged. Trump has pardoned dozens of fraudsters but not Freeman, who has no millions to buy clemency. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:50:22] Florida Politician Boasts of Laws That Criminalize Criticism of Israel With Five-Year Prison Sentences Randy Fine boasts of a five-year sentence for throwing anti-Israel flyers in someone's yard and a state law criminalizing BDS — while Greenwald notes Israel is the only government on earth whose criticism has been domestically criminalized. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:09] Matt Gaetz Claims US Military Briefed Him on Alien-Human Breeding Programs Gaetz appeared on Benny Johnson's show claiming a uniformed Army soldier briefed him on forced alien-human breeding at 6-12 locations — without evidence — described as a deliberate distraction from Epstein documents and the Iran war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:52] Benny Johnson: Fired for Plagiarism, Linked to Russian Funding, Now UFO Central Johnson was fired from BuzzFeed for plagiarizing Wikipedia, linked to $10M in alleged Russian state media funding, and fabricated violence stories for Trump. He is now the primary vehicle for the UFO distraction campaign hosting Obama, Vance, and Gaetz. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:18:11] Trump's FEMA Recovery Chief Claims He Teleported to a Waffle House 50 Miles Away Greg Phillips, head of FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, claimed on social media that he teleported to a Waffle House 50 miles away — then accused Truth Social of blocking his posts when he tried to respond to CNN's coverage of it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:29:20] Iran Still Pounding Israel on Wave 80 — While Trump Claims Their Military Is Obliterated Fox News reported an hour-long missile barrage over Tel Aviv as the 80th wave of Iranian attacks. Scott Ritter noted Iran struck Israel's northern military command headquarters — while Trump and Hegseth were declaring Iran's offensive capability degraded. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:32:04] Netanyahu on Tape: "America Is Something That Can Be Easily Pushed in the Right Direction" Archival Netanyahu video is played in which he states America can be easily pushed — then correctly predicted removing Saddam would have enormous regional reverberations, now applied to his decades-long campaign to push the US into war with Iran. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:42:18] Gold Analyst: The Iran War Looks Like a Planned Second Act of COVID — Energy Lockdowns Starting in Europe The analyst warns that Europe is already implementing energy restrictions resembling 2019 COVID-era pre-staging, arguing the 20% global oil supply disruption is a planned mechanism to force a new control system through engineered crisis. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:32] Hegseth Asked BlackRock to Invest in Defense Stocks Weeks Before Iran Strikes — They Refused According to the Financial Times, Hegseth asked his broker to invest in BlackRock's defense ETF holding Boeing and Lockheed weeks before the Iran strikes. BlackRock flagged the request internally and refused, citing legal exposure. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:25:32] Trump's Golf Tab Has Crossed $100 Million — On Track for $300M Total This Term Trump has made 110 golf trips in just over 14 months, on track to spend $300 million in taxpayer money on golf — after promising voters he would be too busy to play. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:51] Trump Quietly Renewed Planned Parenthood Funding While Fighting Second Amendment Cases The Trump administration dropped its Planned Parenthood lawsuit and renewed $120M in Title 10 grants — while simultaneously fighting in court to keep the pistol brace ban and fluoride in drinking water. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:32:11] Paula White Compares Trump to Jesus Christ — Robert Jeffress Nods Beside Her At a White House Easter event, Paula White told Trump his persecution mirrors Isaiah 53, declaring God told her Trump will be victorious in all he puts his hand to — with pastor Robert Jeffress nodding approvingly beside her. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:39:48] Ian Freeman Rots in Prison for Bitcoin Privacy — Every Epstein Client Walks Free Freeman is serving eight years for helping people use Bitcoin outside the banking system. Not one Epstein client has been charged. Trump has pardoned dozens of fraudsters but not Freeman, who has no millions to buy clemency. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:50:22] Florida Politician Boasts of Laws That Criminalize Criticism of Israel With Five-Year Prison Sentences Randy Fine boasts of a five-year sentence for throwing anti-Israel flyers in someone's yard and a state law criminalizing BDS — while Greenwald notes Israel is the only government on earth whose criticism has been domestically criminalized. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Há quase um mês que somos bombardeados com imagens de guerra e destruição com a estética de videojogo. Explosões filmadas por drones, gráficos de mísseis, comunicados triunfalistas. Mas por trás das imagens há um país de noventa milhões de pessoas, uma orgulhosa civilização com cinco milénios e um conflito que não começou há três semanas. Está latente há quase cinco décadas, desde que uma revolução islâmica derrubou uma monarquia sustentada pelos Estados Unidos – que por sua vez tinha derrubado uma democracia de Mossadegh que beliscou os interesses ocidentais. Património da UNESCO, agora parcialmente destruído pelos mísseis, o Palácio Chehel Sotoun, tem um fresco que retrata a batalha de Chaldiran, em 1514. Celebra uma derrota. Na cultura xiita o martírio não é sinal de fraqueza. O regime colegial iraniano não é tão fácil de decapitar como o de Saddam e assenta numa ideia de resistência ao exterior. Não tem a arma nuclear, mas tem o Estreito de Ormuz. Faz mossa aos Estados Unidos, nem tanto a Israel. E este desencontro pode complicar o fim desta guerra. O convidado é Ricardo Alexandre, editor da TSF, onde apresenta o Estado do Sítio e o Mapa Mundo. Doutorado em Ciência Política pelo ISCTE, com reportagem de guerra nos Balcãs, Palestina, Afeganistão e Irão, esteve no país em 2005 e 2015 e acaba de publicar Tudo Sobre o Irão, um impressionante retrato de 448 páginas que vai da história dos velhos reinos persas à morte de Khamenei, da análise do sistema político iraniano até à influência cultural do futebol nesse país e da figura de Carlos Queiroz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

100 episodes! To celebrate, Vaden tries to get personal with Ben, while Ben dodges his questions and wants to know how Vaden feels about incest. All in all, a pretty typical episode. The questions From Vaden to Ben: How is your side hustle going? Who are some of your major influences outside of Popper? How has the Popperian worldview influenced your day-to-day? What is the life of a nomadic academic like? What would you say to people who are considering mathematics as a career? Which charities do you recommend? From Ben to Vaden: How do you feel about looksmaxxing? Thoughts on medical assistance in dying? Ethics of Alex Honnold free soloing Taipei 101? Thoughts on Nation-Buiding? Incest - into it? Episode References #22 - Thinking Through Thought Experiments #66 - Sex Research, Addiction, and Financial Domination (w/ Aella) #58 - Ask Us Anything V: How to Read and What to Read #70 - ... and Bayes Bites Back (w/ Richard Meadows) #76 (Bonus) - Is P(doom) meaningful? Debating epistemology (w/ Liron Shapira) References Angus Deaton debates Abhijit Banerjee: https://nyudri.wordpress.com/initiatives/deaton-v-banerjee/ Christopher Hitchens and Robert Wright Sam Harris and Garry Kasparov Private Empire: ExxonMobil and American Power The Bomb in My Garden: The Secrets of Saddam's Nuclear Mastermind Socials Follow us on Twitter at @IncrementsPod, @BennyChugg, @VadenMasrani Come join our discord server! DM us on twitter or send us an email to get a supersecret link Become a patreon subscriber here. Or give us one-time cash donations to help cover our lack of cash donations here. Click dem like buttons on youtube What is your favorite form of ince... actually nevermind, too much. Just email us at incrementspodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode Jerry and Stably discussed Leap of Faith by Michael J. Mazarr. Mazarr, a RAND Corporation scholar, draws on every available memoir, declassified document, and interviews with senior administration officials to dissect how the United States stumbled into the Iraq War. His central argument is that there was never really a decision — the invasion happened through a process of drift, assumption, and institutional momentum, with no memo ever formally ordering it. Jerry and Stably walked through Mazarr's typology of the principals — Bush and Wolfowitz as values-driven, Cheney and Rumsfeld as power-oriented unilateralists, and Powell and Rice as multilateralists — and how their clashing psychologies at every turn undermined coherent planning. They discussed how the easy initial victory in Afghanistan gave the administration a dangerously false sense of what a small-footprint war could accomplish, Saddam's catastrophic misreading of American intentions, and the near-total absence of any post-invasion plan. The conversation turned to the eerie parallels with the current situation in Iran, and whether the lessons Mazarr draws — about American missionary zeal and intuitive, values-driven foreign policy judgment — are simply baked in.

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Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/19/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v755xzu","div":"rumble_v755xzu"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order):  (23) Blue Georgia on X: "MS NOW montage of why Tulsi Gabbard was in Fulton County, Todd Blanche: She happened to be present in Atlanta. Trump: I don't know. Also Trump: She went in at Pam's insistence. Gabbard: I was at Fulton County at the request of the president. https://t.co/rGVtk9Fpxt" / X (23) Lowkey on X: "Bro just admitted to the existence of the "Epstein Class" and kept it moving." / X (23) Oversight Committee on X: "NEW: Following a committee-wide vote, Chairman @RepJamesComer has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi to appear for a deposition regarding DOJ's handling of the Epstein investigation and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Letter below

From September 26, 2024: Steve Coll's latest book, “The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq,” seeks to explain why Saddam Hussein would put his regime at risk over weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that didn't exist. Saddam ultimately lost his regime, and his life, in part because he saw America as an omniscient puppeteer seeking to dominate the Middle East. The United States put thousands of troops in harm's way in pursuit of a rogue WMD program that turned out to be a fiction. Were these outcomes inevitable?Lawfare Student Contributor Preston Marquis sat down with Coll, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, to explore this question. “The Achilles Trap” is unique in that it relies on Saddam's secret tapes and archives to unpack twists and turns in the U.S.-Iraq bilateral relationship dating back to the Cold War. The full review is available on the Lawfare website.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comEli is a journalist and an old friend. He's a former senior national security correspondent for The Daily Beast and Newsweek, and a former columnist for the Bloomberg View. He's now a reporter for The Free Press, a contributing editor at Commentary Magazine, and the host of his own podcast, Breaking History. He's one of the most dogged defenders of Israel in America. Who better to slug it out with?For two clips of our convo — on the double standard of US aid to Israel and NATO, and escalation of settlements in the West Bank — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Eli's speech at his bar mitzvah on Jewish views of nuclear proliferation; his Zionist sleepaway camp; the Iran-Contra affair; the Oslo Accords; the Second Intifada; Saddam and WMDs; mugged by the reality of the Iraq War; the rise of Hamas in Gaza; the Obama-Netanyahu feud; the Iran nuclear deal; Schumer's commitment to Israel; the Golden Dome; Israel's contributions to the US; the horrors of October 7; the Judeo-fascists in Bibi's cabinet; US bombs sent to the IDF for Gaza; the 12-Day War that “obliterated” Iran's nuke facilities; the mass slaughter of protesters in Iran; the shifting reasons for the current war; the lack of any public debate or Congressional approval; the farce of Hegseth; Witkoff and Kushner's “negotiations” with Iran; international law; assassinating the leadership in Iran; Lindsey Graham's fanaticism; Tucker Carlson; the dead schoolgirls; oil prices; and evangelical support for Israel.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Matt Goodwin on the political earthquake in the UK, Jeffrey Toobin on the pardon power, Derek Thompson on abundance, Jonah Goldberg on the state of conservatism, Tom Holland on the Christian roots of liberalism, Tiffany Jenkins on privacy in a liberal democracy, and Adrian Wooldridge on “the lost genius of liberalism.” As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

In spring 2003, exuberance at the fall of Saddam was swiftly followed by a descent into deadly chaos. Whether moving independently or embedded with troops, Guardian reporters witnessed the violence on the ground By Ian Mayes. Read by Karl Queensborough. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

We've all heard the claim that the Iraq War was a war for oil, but American energy firms barely wanted to touch Iraq after Saddam fell. Things might be shifting now.Join the Analyst Tier on Patreon to access Peter's daily coverage of the Iran War: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4bhti75

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

Send a textPower can change a map overnight, but people live with the aftermath for generations. We take a hard look at four decades of American choices in the Middle East—across Iraq, Libya, Egypt, and Iran—and ask whether our interventions, sold as moral necessities, actually produced stability or planted chaos. Rather than re-litigate talking points, we practice moral accounting: if you topple a government, you own the aftermath. That means measuring foreseeable harms, funding reconstruction with the same urgency as strikes, and refusing to baptize strategy as righteousness.We revisit Iraq's missing WMDs and the vacuum that fueled ISIS, then move to Libya's humanitarian rationale that gave way to militias and trafficking. Egypt reveals the limits of slogan democracy when institutions are frail and external pressure lacks a long-term plan. With Iran, we challenge reflexes shaped by sanctions, threats, and alliance gravity, and we ask the unasked: what does regime collapse actually look like in a nation of over 90 million people, and who stabilizes the day after? Throughout, we draw a line through a leader-centric instinct—Saddam must go, Gaddafi must go, Mubarak must go—that treats nations like Lego sets, ignoring how entire structures shift when the top piece is yanked.Clean intervention is a myth. Every bomb has a blast radius; every sanction hits civilians first. Moral consistency demands that if children are sacred, they are sacred everywhere, not only within our borders. So we press for strategic clarity—precise objectives, limited aims, and real plans for second- and third-order effects—and for honesty about interests like oil, trade routes, and deterrence without cloaking them in moral absolutes. History doesn't remember intentions; it remembers outcomes, and outcomes have names. If we're serious about ethics and security, we must weigh power like judges, not fans.If this conversation challenges how you think about foreign policy, share it with a friend, subscribe for more independent analysis, and leave a review with the one question you believe leaders must answer before using force. Support the show

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!

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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.

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

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

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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

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.

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.

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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.