Oct 31

EP:67 - CURRENT EVENTS!

We discuss the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran, reported military preparations, Israel’s close election and coalition challenges, and reports of an American beaten by Israeli settlers. We also examine a fraud case involving a Cash App account opened in someone else’s na ... Show More

1h 35m

Oct 12

EP:65 - Q&A Show

We (Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton) answer audience questions about our research and writing methods, including how we build from survey books, follow bibliographies, take notes, and draft by producing more material than we keep. We also discuss current and historical foreign polic ... Show More

1h 41m

Oct 4

EP:64 - The Permanent Crisis

In this episode, we discuss U.S. military involvement in the Middle East, including the withdrawal from Iraq and debates over American power in the region. We also discuss false flag claims, security fears, Netanyahu, Israeli politics, Gaza, and allegations about ignored warnings ... Show More

45m 42s

Oct 2023

Unraveling 38: The Administration of Savagery

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.

1h 30m

May 2021

#483 An Existential Crisis In An Existential Crisis

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

45m 16s

Aug 2025

REWRITING HISTORY | Redrawing Ukraine | Razing Gaza

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. 🎖 Scott Ritter — For ... Show More

1h 19m

Apr 2024

TYRANNY IN THE PROMISED LAND: EXPOSING ISRAEL’S DARK SIDE

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 ... Show More

5m 23s

Nov 2023

48. Simon Sebag Montefiore: The impact of conflicting histories in the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars

Is understanding history a means to peace between Israel and Palestine? Has Putin’s obsession with Russia’s imperial history motivated his invasion of Ukraine? Is it possible to dismantle Hamas under Netanyahu’s leadership? Rory and Alastair are joined by British historian Simo ... Show More

47m 17s

Oct 2024

War in West Asia: When A Dying Settler Colony Lashes Out

Alyson and Breht discuss the unfolding regional war between Israel and literally all of its neighbors, the restrained Iranian response to Israeli aggression, US complicity and contributions to the fascist mass murder campaign, Hezbollah and Lebanon, Russia and Syria, the decrepit ... Show More

1h 33m

Jan 2024

SILENT STORM: DARK FORCES, MILITARY TRIBUNALS, AND THE PATH TO REDEMPTION

In this episode, we tackle the impending border crisis, the heartbreaking struggles of homeless veterans, and the pervasive drug epidemic plaguing our cities. Discover the calculated attacks on traditional values and the erosion of our society's foundation. Uncover the mot ... Show More

5m 48s

Sep 2024

FROM CHAOS TO CLARITY: HUMANITY’S RECKONING

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the intricate web of hidden agendas and shadowy forces shaping some of the most pressing world issues today. From the war in the Middle East to the integrity of our electoral process, we uncover the potential conspiracies behind th ... Show More

9m 3s

EP:66 - Saudi vs. Houthi Showdown II