EP:58 - Netanyahu Jerks Trump's Chain

In this episode we speak with Bill Bupert of the Libertarian Institute about Saudi Arabia’s military limits and why wealthy states can still struggle to build effective conventional forces. We discuss oil wealth, imported labor, hierarchical structures, maintenance problems, and ...  Show more

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and how the post-9/11 years shaped our views on war, government, and military service. They also talk about Iraq and Afghanistan, including the shift from Afghanistan to Iraq, the use of 9/11 to justify broader war ...  Show more

The history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is long and complicated, with heroes, villains, and legitimate grievances on both sides. None of that matters now. Jocko and Darryl discuss the recent assault by Hamas in southern Israel, and the upcoming Israeli response. 

The hosts have a deeper discussion about the tensions in Israel and Palestine as violence escalates between the Israeli military and Hamas. They discuss why the violence can be difficult to discuss, and the bad political actors who take advantage of justified emotions. Then, they ...  Show more

Can the Ukraine map be redrawn without igniting a wider war?

As Gaza is razed and the siege tightens, the world looks away. On The Mother of All Talk Shows, George Galloway connects the fronts — from the information war to the war at sea.

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Dive into the intricate web of history, politics, and ideology that fuels the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Flashpoints: Explore key flashpoints in the conflict, from military confrontations to covert operations, shedding light on the complex dynamics at play. Be ...