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Mar 9
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Episode 247 - Blaine Holt and the End of...

TOM LUONGO
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Fmr. Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt is in the house to discuss the state of strategic play concerning Iran.  We recorded this on March 5th, but it doesn't matter.  It's all still very relevant today.  Given how fast the world is changing, that's saying something.

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Blaine on Substack
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Blaine on X

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