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BREAKING: FRANCE BURNS,TANKERS ABLAZE IN HORMUZ & SAUDI APACHE SHOT DOWN - w/ Fmr. CIA Larry Johnson

Oct 18, 2026 · 56m

Summary

This episode features Larry Johnson discussing escalating civil unrest in France driven by cost-of-living crises and the widening gap between European leaders and citizens. The conversation shifts to the Middle East, analyzing the depletion of U.S. interceptor stocks, the strategic failure of Gulf states’ security reliance on Washington, and the intensifying conflict in Yemen where Ansar Allah forces are nearing Taiz. Johnson also critiques the Trump administration’s ad hoc military strategy, noting the firing of a Central Command general for intelligence fabrication and the potential for n…

Topics discussed

Sponsorships: Perk, Citizens Bank, and Gymshark Civil unrest and cost of living crisis in France Macron's response and the disconnect with European leaders Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks and oil supply disruption Yemen conflict: Saudi Apache shot down and Taiz siege Houthi military advantage and Saudi diplomatic efforts US Navy presence near Pakistan and Iranian trade routes Gulf states' security illusion and US interceptor stockpiles Sponsorships: Perk and Gymshark Calculating remaining US Patriot missile inventory Trump's ad hoc policies and internal intelligence fraud JD Vance defends administration against Tucker Carlson US diesel shortage and international refinery economics Pakistan's role in Yemen and conflicting intelligence reports Potential US-Israeli coordination and Israeli elections US aircraft carrier deployment and military readiness Sponsorship: Perk Interceptor depletion rates and GCC diplomatic efforts Saudi airport closures and reduced airstrike frequency Final updates on Taiz and potential US offensive Sponsorships: Citizens Bank and Perk
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