S8 Ep536: Mary Kissel reports that while Maduro is rendered, his lieutenants maintain control in Caracas, slow-walking transition efforts as Maria Corina Machado plans her return to lead the nation...
S8 Ep536: Mary Kissel reports that Beijing watches US munitions depletion and asset movements, potentially using homeland distractions to prepare for future aggression against Taiwan or Philippine ...
S8 Ep536: Gregory Copley reports that Israeli missiles reportedly hit a meeting of Iran's Council of Experts, while the administration considers supporting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for a post-regi...
S8 Ep536: Gregory Copley reports that gold and oil prices fluctuate as Pakistan strikes Taliban targets in Afghanistan and Israel expands ground operations into Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's res...
S8 Ep536: Joseph Sternberg reports that a shrinking working-age population forces Germany to focus on productivity and innovation, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz navigates welfare state sustainabilit...
S8 Ep536: Joseph Sternberg reports that Kevin Warsh aims to reduce the Federal Reserve's $2.9 trillion in bank reserves, sparking a debate over the central bank's size relative to the economy. 5.
S8 Ep536: Judy Dempsey reports that recent polls show US voters oppose intervention in Iran, while rumors of internal administration friction suggest a lack of unified strategy for the expanding wa...
S8 Ep536: Judy Dempsey reports that the UAE raises combat readiness after intercepts over Dubai, while Europe faces depleted energy stocks and a lack of strategic clarity from Washington regarding ...
S8 Ep536: Liz Peek reports that Democrats break tradition by opposing the administration during wartime, citing potential anti-Israel sentiment and risks to the upcoming midterms as the conflict wi...
S8 Ep536: Liz Peek reports that Iran attacks Qatar's gas fields, causing European prices to soar by 50% as the continent relies on US liquified natural gas amidst a cold winter. 1.
S8 Ep535: Creview for later today: Gregory Copley examines Iran's leadership vacuum, discussing Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's readiness to lead and the US search for a tolerable post-Islamic Republic...
S8 Ep535: ween America and Iran. Preview for later today: Mary Kissel discusses the State Department's resource shortages and the complex planning required to secure Venezuela, release political pr...
S8 Ep535: Preview for later today: Liz Peek explores why investors failed to anticipate the Iran conflict, analyzing how rising oil prices and war impact the Federal Reserve's economic mandates.
S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Judy Dempsey discusses European Union confusion and economic vulnerabilities stemming from the escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Bill Roggio explains China's complex stance on Pakistan's military actions in Afghanistan involving terrorist threats, mineral rights, and regional stability conc...
S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian attacks on Arab states might backfire by forging an unexpected coalition between these nations, Israel, and America.
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S8 Ep532: Ahmad Sharawi reports on prisoner exchanges between Damascus and the Druze, suggesting a path toward decentralized stability and minority rights in a war-torn Syria. Guest: Bill Roggio, A...
S8 Ep532: Ahmad Sharawi analyzes Iran's strategy of targeting Gulf civilian infrastructure to pressure the US into de-escalation, despite regional air defenses intercepting many attacks. Guest: Bil...
S8 Ep532: Discussion focuses on how the Middle East conflict might divert US interceptor missiles from Ukraine, impacting the ongoing war of attrition against Russian forces. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jo...
S8 Ep532: John Hardie explains Russia's marginal influence in the Iran crisis, noting Putin's cautious attempt to balance ties with Trump while focusing resources on Ukraine. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jo...
S8 Ep532: Experts explore the risks of regime change in Iran, citing historical failures and the country's ethnic complexities while considering the role of the exiled monarchy. Guest: Bill Roggio,...
S8 Ep532: Edmond Fitton-Brown discusses Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf neighbors like Qatar and the UAE, noting the effectiveness of regional air defenses against Iranian drones. Guest: Bill Ro...
S8 Ep532: Jonathan Sayeh details a four-to-five-week military campaign to deplete Iran's missile stockpiles and leadership, paving the way for a potential civilian-led revolutionary uprising. Guest...
S8 Ep532: Jonathan Sayeh highlights the revolutionary mindset of young Iranians celebrating the Ayatollah's death, suggesting they are waiting for clear instructions to reclaim their country. Guest...
S8 Ep532: Rick Fisher warns of Chinese involvement in Iranian air defenses and the possible transfer of hypersonic missiles, which could escalate the conflict into a stalemate. Guest: Gordon Chang,...
S8 Ep532: Captain James Fanell assesses US Navy control over the Straits of Hormuz, addressing Iranian propaganda and the accidental loss of US aircraft over Kuwait. Guest: Gordon Chang, Captain Ja...
S8 Ep532: Malcolm Hoenlein describes the fluid situation in Lebanon as Hezbollah reactivates, while discussing global economic adjustments and the potential for increased OPEC oil production. Guest...
S8 Ep532: Malcolm Hoenlein reports on the decapitation of Iran's leadership and explores potential coalition governments, including the possible return of the exiled Crown Prince. Guest: Malcolm Ho...
S8 Ep532: Bridget Toomey details Iraqi militia drone attacks and embassy protests, highlighting Iran's deep influence over Iraqi security forces and the potential for further regional chaos. Guest:...
S8 Ep532: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio puzzle over Houthi restraint despite solidarity with Iran, questioning if capabilities are depleted or being held for strategic reasons. Guest: Bill Roggio,...
S8 Ep532: Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Guest: ...
S8 Ep532: Husain Haqqani critiques inconsistent US leadership and the "fog of war," expressing skepticism that air strikes alone can achieve regime change without ground troops or planning. Guest: ...
S8 Ep531: Preview for later today: John Hardie discusses how conflict in Iran affects Ukraine, specifically concerning Russian drone production and the potential diversion of critical Patriot missi...
S8 Ep531: Preview for later today: Edmund Fitton-Brown examines Iran's complex ethnic tapestry and the risks of instability or regional intervention if the Islamic Republic's centralized control is...
S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Captain James Fanell discusses PLA intelligence operations in Iran, focusing on targeting cells, satellite links, and Chinese naval activity in the Hormuz Strait.
S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Rick Fischer analyzes the People's Liberation Army's role in Iran, highlighting their surveillance satellites and technical support for the Mullahs' defense syst...
S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Hussein Haqqani explains Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, citing failed relations and the threat of Pakistani Taliban terrorist attacks.
S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Ahmad Sharawi reports on reconciliation between Damascus and the Druze of Sueda province, including prisoner exchanges to rebuild trust after past massacres.
S8 Ep529: Gaius recounts meeting Prime Minister Mossadegh as a child, framing the current crisis within a century of failed American "engineering" in Persian affairs. They reflect on the unsustaina...
S8 Ep529: The duo analyzes Persia's historical resilience, noting that even Rome struggled to subdue the empire and eventually had to treat it as an equal. They argue Americans lack "cultural sensi...
S8 Ep529: Gaius and Germanicus define the 21st-century conflict between the United States and Iran as a "ceremonial war," a ritualistic display of power intended to project dominance without riskin...
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad describes the 2019 Tishreen uprising, where youth and women united against a kleptocratic elite, seeking accountability and an end to the corrupt sectarian system. 8.
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad details the brutal ISIS occupation of Mosul, the grueling house-to-house urban warfare used to reclaim the city, and the immense psychological trauma endured. 7.
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad examines Sunni tribal infighting in Ramadi, the failure of a coherent political project, and how ISIS exploited security cracks to present itself as liberators. 6.
S8 Ep528: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad discusses Iraq's descent into sectarianism under Maliki's corrupt regime, the failed 2010 elections, and how the Syrian civil war allowed jihadis to regroup. 5.
S8 Ep528: 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.
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad explores the Sunni insurgency, tensions between nationalists and foreign jihadis, and the humiliation of occupation that fueled resistance and further sectarian violence in Ira...
S8 Ep528: 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.
S8 Ep528: 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.
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