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This War Is Way More Complicated Than You Think (w/ Jason Burke) | Shield of the Republic
Iran WarGeopoliticsMedia Criticism

This War Is Way More Complicated Than You Think (w/ Jason Burke) | Shield of the Republic

This episode dissects the complexities of the ongoing Iran war, critiquing media coverage, analyzing geopolitical ripple effects, and tracing the historical roots of modern terrorism back to the 1970s.

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Even Trump’s Cheerleaders Are Saying “Oops” | The Next Level
GeopoliticsMiddle East conflictEnergy crisis

Even Trump’s Cheerleaders Are Saying “Oops” | The Next Level

The Bulwark hosts debate the 'stove touching' theory, arguing that current geopolitical and economic crises, exacerbated by political leadership, are a necessary but dangerous learning moment for the American public.

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Trump Is About to Own a Disastrous Middle East War | Secret Podcast Preview
Political StrategyDemocratic PartyRepublican Party

Trump Is About to Own a Disastrous Middle East War | Secret Podcast Preview

The Bulwark hosts dissect the shifting landscape of Democratic political strategy, the unexpected impact of a potential Middle East war on the Republican party, and the surprising resignation of a controversial figure.

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Former General Gives Brutally Honest Iran War Assessment | Command Post
Iran WarGeopoliticsMilitary Strategy

Former General Gives Brutally Honest Iran War Assessment | Command Post

General Mark Hertling and Ben Parker dissect the ongoing Iran war, highlighting the critical mismatch between US kinetic military objectives and Iran's asymmetric political and economic warfare, emphasizing the lack of a clear US end state.

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Hanging with Tim Miller
Political CommentaryMedia StrategyTrumpism

Hanging with Tim Miller

Tim Miller hosts an unscripted live stream, offering candid reactions to political news, media figures, and personal anecdotes, while reflecting on the challenges of engaging diverse political viewpoints.

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BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases
GeopoliticsOil MarketsInflation

BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases

Hosts Tim Miller and Jonathan Vlass discuss the immediate and severe global economic fallout from the escalating Iran war, driven by a massive spike in crude oil prices and Trump's unexpected doubling down on the conflict.

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America's New Defense Strategy is Nonsense | Shield of the Republic
US National Defense StrategyGeopoliticsForeign Policy

America's New Defense Strategy is Nonsense | Shield of the Republic

This episode dissects the US's 'unserious' National Defense Strategy, Trump's 'tacoing' on Greenland, and the implications of China's military purge and potential action against Iran, highlighting a world increasingly defined by disorder and US fatigue.

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