Topic: Military

5 chapters across the catalog

The Grift
Episode 41 • • 22:54 - 25:04

41: The Grift

US Military Aid to Israel and Congressional Shifts

A comparison of the $3.8 billion annual military aid to Israel against the US budget shows it equals roughly two weeks of SNAP benefits or nine days of government waste. Despite efforts by some in Congress to cut ties, there is a noted shift where Democrats are beginning to push back against anti-Israel measures.

Give Peace a Chance
Episode 36 • • 21:41 - 24:32

36: Give Peace a Chance

Donald Trump Campaign Promises and No New Wars

The segment reviews Donald Trump's repeated campaign promises regarding the avoidance of "endless wars." It features clips from MSNBC and various campaign rallies where Trump asserts that he can stop conflicts with a telephone call. The hosts question whether his current actions align with the role of a peacemaker or a war-maker.

D-Day
Episode 32 • • 36:23 - 41:16

32: D-Day

Disclosure Day Movie and Military Budgets

The hosts link the recent surge in UFO and UAP reports to the upcoming Steven Spielberg film "Disclosure Day," set for an IMAX release on June 12. They argue that "disclosure" rhetoric often serves as a catalyst for increasing defense budgets under the guise of monitoring unknown foreign technologies. The segment highlights the historical collaboration between the Department of Defense and Hollywood in shaping public perception.

21 Seconds
Episode 23 • • 31:43 - 34:04

23: 21 Seconds

War Powers Resolution and UN Charter Article 51

The hosts analyze the legal strategy behind recent military actions, suggesting that by having Israel strike first, the U.S. could claim a defensive posture under UN Charter Article 51. This maneuver allows the President to bypass the immediate need for a Congressional War Powers Resolution or a formal declaration of war.

The Genesis Episode
Episode 1 • • 41:59 - 49:40

1: The Genesis Episode

Military-Industrial Complex and the Reality of Lobbying

Adam Curry deconstructs the "psyop" that Israel controls the U.S. government through AIPAC, revealing that much of the lobbying money actually originates from defense contractors like Raytheon and Boeing. He explains that the military-industrial complex, which President Eisenhower warned about, benefits from Middle Eastern conflict far more than any single nation. The discussion clarifies that foreign aid is often a mechanism for supporting the U.S. defense economy and securing resources like oil and gas.