Mike MacRae

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  1. Trump Sends THOUSANDS MORE Troops To Iran! w/ Larry Johnson

    Oct 9

    Trump Sends THOUSANDS MORE Troops To Iran! w/ Larry Johnson

    Jimmy is joined by former CIA analyst Larry Johnson to discuss the possibility of a U.S. amphibious operation or ground invasion of Iran, focusing on the deployment of additional American troops, aircraft carriers, Marines, and other military assets to the Middle East. Johnson argues that reports of a potential landing at Iran's Chabahar port would expose U.S. forces to Iranian anti-ship missiles and difficult resupply conditions, comparing such an operation to Churchill's disastrous Gallipoli campaign of World War I.  The conversation then turns to the global diesel shortage, declining fuel supplies, fertilizer production, rising food and restaurant prices, and the economic effects of Russia and China restricting diesel exports, with Johnson describing how higher energy costs are affecting American businesses and workers. The segment concludes with criticism of both Republican and Democratic leadership over Iran policy and economic conditions, including discussion of a Florida mining worker and neighbor of Johnson's who reportedly plans to switch his vote after facing a future layoff. Plus segments on Ukraine's likely collapse within six months, the strategy behind Trump's pullback of B-1 bombers from the U.K., Candace Owens' explanation for the surge in news coverage of parents murdering their children and the latest Trump administration assault on free speech. Also featuring Mischa Paullin and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Jeff Bridges!

  2. Glenn Greenwald DESTROYS Ed Sheeran Defender Over "Free Palestine"

    Sep 25

    Glenn Greenwald DESTROYS Ed Sheeran Defender Over "Free Palestine"

    In this episode, Jimmy discusses Glenn Greenwald's recent appearance on Piers Morgan's program, focusing on a debate with former Mumford & Sons band member Winston Marshall over Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, political expression by musicians, and comparisons between the Free Palestine movement and Black Lives Matter. Greenwald argues that Sheeran's criticism and pressure surrounding Macklemore's removal from his tour should be distinguished from the kind of public criticism Sheeran has received. The discussion then expands into allegations about Israel's conduct in Gaza, civilian casualties, the October 7 attacks, and the treatment of journalists, with Jimmy pointing to the estimated 75,000+ violent deaths in Gaza through early January 2025, with women, children, and older people comprising 56.2% of those deaths, while CPJ has documented very high numbers of journalists killed in the conflict.  The segment concludes with broader arguments about celebrity political responsibility, censorship, artistic expression, and whether wealthy entertainers should publicly take positions on contentious political issues. Plus segments on Trump's hamfisted effort to ban CNN & MSNOW reporters from the White House, why Trump's latest threat to nuke Iran should be taken seriously and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani caving to pressure and abandoning threats to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. Also featuring Mischa Paullin, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

  3. Piers JUST FOUND OUT Israel Had Advance Warning About Oct. 7th!

    Sep 11

    Piers JUST FOUND OUT Israel Had Advance Warning About Oct. 7th!

    In this segment Jimmy discusses a new report that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu roughly 10 days before October 7, 2023, that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was planning a major operation that could destabilize the region. The report, published by Haaretz and based on reporting by Israeli journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval, says the warning came during a reported 45-minute phone call, while Netanyahu's office has strongly denied that the call or warning occurred and the UAE has declined to confirm or deny the specific conversation.  Jimmy connects the report to earlier reporting that Israeli officials had obtained Hamas's attack plan before October 7 and to broader questions about intelligence failures, while he mocks late-to-the-party Piers Morgan for being shocked and outraged by these reports. The segment concludes with Jimmy discussing an upcoming appearance on Morgan's program to debate skepticism of the official 9/11 narrative. Plus segments on reports Erika Kirk is planning to step down as CEO of TPUSA, accusations that Israel is starting wildfires in hostile countries, Ukrainian President Zelensky's threats against commercial aircraft in Russia and TPUSA's Blake Neff and Andrew Kolvet walking back statements about Tyler Robinson confessing to killing Charlie Kirk. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from George Clooney!