EP:59 - Bob Murphy Cracks Wise

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

In this episode, we discuss the Idaho fire season and how close a blaze came to Darryl's home, as well as the recent Tom Woods cruise, an unexpected meeting with Yakov Smirnoff, and Dave Smith’s debate performance. We then spend much of the episode on the Oklahoma City bombing an ...  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 ...