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Jun 19

Nightwatch June 18: The Iran Deal- What You're Not Hearing

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Jun 19

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46 min
May 28

Nightwatch for Wed, 27 May: Communism? Wrong again...!

There’s nothing like being there. And Gabriela Blanco, Cuban-American, knows all about it. Don’t listen to the nitwits on campus, in our media, or online; Cuba is a hell hole. And it’s only getting worse. Is it about to fall? What happens next? And: Why should it matter to us? Join us for a Nightwatch hang with Gabriela Blanco, Cuban-refugee-turned-American, member of the Dissident Project, and victim of the idiocies of communism. Give it a listen. This is what happens when communism takes place outside the teacher’s lounge, and in the real world. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit opsdesk.substack.com/subscribe

May 28

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42 min
May 1

Weekly Pod: Secret Service Boss Rich Staropoli

Gang, join us for a conversation with former Secret Service supervisor Rich Staropoli. Rich did his entire career with the Service, and he is not pulling any punches…. Frankly, brace yourselves. Much of this is shocking. We are putting this one out in front of the firewall, because we feel it’s that important — and deserves as wide a dissemination as possible. They’re going to keep coming for Donald Trump and others in this administration. Right now, our Secret Service doesn’t have to be the best in the world — it needs to be the best in history. The brave, selfless agents of the US Secret Service deserve better than what they are getting. Give a listen — we think you’ll agree. So join us for a wide-ranging conversation with former US Secret Service supervisor, Rich Staropoli. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit opsdesk.substack.com/subscribe

May 1

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47 min
May 13

Weekly Pod: A Conversation With Jack Carr

Friends, join us for a great conversation with author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr. Here’s a guy who knows what he’s talking about. He was in-country overseas following 9/11 and at the height of the War on Terror, has been deployed on counter-insurgency missions as far afield as the Philippines, and has synthesized all that material into a series of highly successful books — including non-fiction studies like Targeted: Beirut and novels like Cry Havoc and The Terminal List (which became a huge streaming hit on Amazon Prime) (with a second season on the way). What does a guy with that much experience and expertise think of our current conflict with Iran? What does he see coming in Asia as China surges? What are the current threats here on the homefront? And: Why did he set his new novel of government corruption — The Fourth Option — in New Orleans? (We have a few guesses…). We all have our opinions — but few are as well-informed and articulated as Jack’s. He’s just a fascinating guy (and a guy we’re glad is on our side…). So join us for this week’s podcast — a conversation with writer and former Navy SEAL, Jack Carr. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit opsdesk.substack.com/subscribe

May 13

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47 min
Apr 9

Podcast: A Conversation With An Iranian Dissident

So this writer was on The Five Wednesday, discussing the war in Iran and conditions on the ground there. I mentioned that some of what I said was informed by an interview I had done with an Iranian dissident — a young man who described Iranians as seeking a more secular society, post-mullahs. This young man in fact described the advent and growth of Islam in Iran as something imposed on Iranians, to the detriment of their 2500-year-old Persian culture. Whether you agree with that or not, it is certainly a viewpoint one doesn’t hear often. And considering the source… something to be taken seriously. Join me for a great conversation with Shay Khatiri, writer for The National Review and other publications, and a member of The Dissident Project, a group dedicated to giving a voice to those in America who have fled totalitarian regimes. There are academic experts — and then there are people who actually lived the experience. And all the analysis in the world can’t replace living under a regime that defines every aspect of your life. Think you understand what’s at stake with this war? Maybe think again. I know I did. Join us for a great conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit opsdesk.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 9

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39 min
Mar 31

Nightwatch, Monday, March 30

Tonight’s Quick Talk guest: Former U.S. Secret Service Supervisor, Rich Staropoli! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit opsdesk.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 31

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29 min
Apr 24

Check out my latest episode of Nightwatch for April 23rd. I break down the FBI's case against the SPLC and preview my podcast with NYC Councilwoman, Vickie Paladino, which will air in full on Sunday

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Apr 24

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21 min
06/28/2025

Ops Pod: Interview With Rep. Nancy Mace

Join us for a discussion of safety issues pending in Congress with Rep. Nancy Mace, who talks ICE, Iran, our military, rogue judges... and more.

06/28/2025

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14 min
Apr 30

Nightwatch April 29, 2026

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Apr 30

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23 min
Jun 14 • Subscribers Only

Weekly Pod: Rafael Mangual The nation's leading crime analyst on where it's all going... and who to believe

Gang, join us this week for a no-holds barred discussion of the crime outlook in our cities — and who is to blame for it. Are the numbers really getting better, as we’re being told? Are the police being “shadow-defunded”? Is there a reason even the NYPD can’t keep order after a simple basketball game? Are our blue cities — which is all our cities, over one million — ever going to return to former glory? You’ll recognize Rafael from numerous media appearances, his writings for The Manhattan Institute (where he is a Fellow), the NY Post, and elsewhere. Paul and Rafael, both attorneys, last spoke when they testified to Congress together (and yes, there were some fireworks..!). Everyone has an opinion on public safety. Rafael has the receipts. Join us!

Jun 14

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44 min

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Nightwatch, Monday, March 30

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Ops Pod: Interview With Rep. Nancy Mace

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