Michael Yon and Matt Bracken #1473
Summary
Michael Yon and Matt Bracken discuss the Middle East conflict, arguing that U.S. elections are irrelevant to the larger "process wars" of history. They analyze the decline of American naval dominance in the Persian Gulf and predict the imminent collapse of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. The hosts also examine the strategic implications of October 7th, describing it as a calculated pawn sacrifice to justify the destruction of Gaza.
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Intro: Michael Yon and Matt Bracken on Process War
The Irrelevance of Midterms in Global Conflict
Historical Context: Scots-Irish and Orange Plan
Geopolitics: Middle East, El Nino, and Sine Waves
Sykes-Picot Collapse and Saudi Arabia's Defense
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US Navy vs Iran: Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Bases
Anecdote: Interviewing a Serial Arsonist in MA
Zionism, Mossad, and the Origins of Hamas
Putin's Intelligence and Indigenous Warfare Tactics
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Media Control and the Destruction of Gaza
October 7th: The Pawn Sacrifice Theory
Iranian Missile Defense and US Radar Vulnerabilities
Houthi Asymmetric Warfare and Passive Defense
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Energy Crisis, Diesel Prices, and Infrastructure Risk
The 'Korean Ferry' Analogy and US Demobilization
Oil Data Manipulation and Medical Conspiracy Theories
Bobby's Podcast Cancellation and Predator Traits
Houthi Morale, Zaidi Shia Identity, and Guerrilla Tactics
Historical Parallels: Kings Mountain and Vietnam
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Canada, Ireland, and Submarine Warfare in Constricted Waters
US Demobilization, Minesweepers, and Casualty Ratios
Tanker Smuggling and Real Oil Prices
Global Famine, El Nino, and Billionaire Retreats
Kenjiro, Book Preservation, and Substack Promotion
Outro and Support for the Show
Health, Indigenous Wisdom, and Clint Eastwood Movies
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