In today's episode, we unpack the strategic lessons learned from one of the most costly war games in U.S. history, where unconventional tactics by General Van Riper dramatically challenged traditional military doctrines. We analyze how these lessons hold up against the backdrop of today’s geopolitical tensions with Iran, examining potential strategies, the role of technology, and the political implications of military planning

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#304

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So we started off talking about the rise of anti-semitism, and went into a long debate on Thomas Sowell's theories on violence committed against "middleman minorities"

It's a very unstructured episode, with a lot of debate and rabbit holes. Enjoy.

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#303

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Its bad. LOL

In all seriousness though, we started off the episode attempting to talk with Joseph Solis-Mullen about "what is left wing and what is right wing," and it unsurprisingly went down an economic rabbit hole which we think you'll like.

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#302

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Haiti has been going through a rough couple years following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. Since then, over 200 gangs have overrun the capital and the majority of the country, creating a major humanitarian crisis.

On todays episode, we discuss the history of how Haiti became Haiti by focusing on the revolution in 1791.

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#302

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Following up from last time, On today's episode, we set the dive deeper into ethnic cleansing and subsequent genocide of the "Danube Swabian" Germans living in Yugoslavia after world war 2.

Importantly, we paint a picture of the brutality of the third reich towards the Yugoslavians before the end of the war as a backdrop for the brutality of communist partisans towards the remaining ethnic Germans in the region. We also struggle with reading some victim testimonies at the end, and it gets dark fast ... Fair warning.

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#301

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On today's episode, we set the background context for a topic in history that often isn't covered - the ethnic cleansing of Germans from European countries post WW2.

Covering the lead-up to the cleansing, we explore how it came about that up to 15 million Germans were forcibly displaced (or killed) from the lands they called home for generations.

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#300

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After 3 US Servicemen were killed by a drone strike launched by Iran backed militias, the burning question remains - Is the US going to go to war with Iran?

We invited our friend Matthew Hoh on the show once again to give us his take on this issue, and the historical context behind it.

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#299

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On today's episode we discuss the origins of Hezbollah, focusing on three key factors in its creation: Iran and Khomeini, The tenuous relationship between Palestinians in south Lebanon and the native Shia communities, as well as Israeli occupation and influence in southern Lebanon.

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#298

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On today's episode, we delve deep into the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and its lasting effects on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on this pivotal moment in history.

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#297

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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Joseph Solis-Mullen, a renowned political scientist and author of "The Fake China Threat," to delve into the complex narratives shaping today's geopolitical landscape.

Joseph challenges the prevailing notion of China as a global threat, offering a nuanced analysis of the historical, economic, and military factors that debunk this widespread belief.

Get Joseph's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Fake-China-Threat-Very-Danger/dp/B0CKDQFGN9

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In 1967, when Israel seized control of Jerusalem it was perceived as nothing short of a divine miracle to many fundamental Christians. 

Christian Zionists believe the return of Jews to Israel is a key step towards the fulfillment of biblical prophecy, most importantly the return of Jesus Christ. 

On today's episode, we discuss the origins of this interpretation of the Bible, along with its political influence. 

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