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The United States has become synonymous with empire and endless war, American troops sit in 70% of the world's countries, and yet, most Americans don't know that. The military is joined disproportionately by a 'warrior caste’ whom carry this enormous burden, making a less diverse force and ensuring most of society doesn't see their sacrifice. And American tax dollars, funding hundreds of billions in unnecessary spending on global hegemony, are robbed from the domestic needs of ordinary Americans. We aim to change that. Join Danny, Henri, Keagan, Jovanni, Shiloh, and Monisha, six leftist US military veterans, as they discuss how to turn the tide against endless war and repair the damage America has caused abroad.

Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast

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    • 4.8 • 98 Ratings

The United States has become synonymous with empire and endless war, American troops sit in 70% of the world's countries, and yet, most Americans don't know that. The military is joined disproportionately by a 'warrior caste’ whom carry this enormous burden, making a less diverse force and ensuring most of society doesn't see their sacrifice. And American tax dollars, funding hundreds of billions in unnecessary spending on global hegemony, are robbed from the domestic needs of ordinary Americans. We aim to change that. Join Danny, Henri, Keagan, Jovanni, Shiloh, and Monisha, six leftist US military veterans, as they discuss how to turn the tide against endless war and repair the damage America has caused abroad.

    Shitcanning the media narrative on Ukraine w/ Olesya Orlenko – Ep 154

    Shitcanning the media narrative on Ukraine w/ Olesya Orlenko – Ep 154

    Jovanni sits down with independent journalist Olesya Orlenko, a Russian historian, who provides on-the-ground perspectives from Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.  They discuss the roots of the conflict tracing back to […]

    • 45 min
    The propaganda power of “Saving Private Ryan” w/ Tom Secker – Ep 153

    The propaganda power of “Saving Private Ryan” w/ Tom Secker – Ep 153

    ClandesTime host Tom Secker joins Henri to discuss the 1998 World War 2 film, “Saving Private Ryan.”  We spend ample time discussing that “horrific” opening scene and whether it’s as […]

    • 1 hr 46 min
    DPRK says no to reunification w/ KJ Noh – Ep 152

    DPRK says no to reunification w/ KJ Noh – Ep 152

    Jovanni hosts political analyst K.J. Noh for a deep dive into the historic decision by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un not to pursue reconciliation with South Korea, the escalating […]

    • 1 hr
    Revolutionary Optimism amid Global Crises – 2023 Year In Review / 2024 predictions – Ep 151

    Revolutionary Optimism amid Global Crises – 2023 Year In Review / 2024 predictions – Ep 151

    Jovanni, Shiloh, and Monisha share an insightful look back at 2023 and share their hopes and predictions for 2024.  The massive ongoing shift to multi-polarity, the view of Ukraine and […]

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Col. Ann Wright on Gaza and the UN – Ep 150

    Col. Ann Wright on Gaza and the UN – Ep 150

    Jovanni is joined by Colonel Ann Wright, former diplomat and retired U.S. Army colonel who resigned from the U.S. government in opposition to Bush’s war on Iraq.  Jovanni and Ann […]

    • 56 min
    Troublemakers, The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq w/ Stephen Russell – Ep 149

    Troublemakers, The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq w/ Stephen Russell – Ep 149

    Henri hosts Stephen Russell, a veteran and comic book author, who shares his upcoming memoir ‘Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq’. The memoir details Russell’s deployment to […]

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
98 Ratings

98 Ratings

Adolph Schlitz ,

Foreign Policy

Many people feel that the ugliest dog race every four years is the pinnacle of democratic participation. Shows like FOH show everyone why foreign policy should not be disconnected from democracy and ethics. Foreign policy should not be a "business".

antifasoupersouljia ,

Mostly great

You guys are awesome but for god sake have better mic control or something. In the end of year episode it sounds like someone is spamming a gain knob up and down.

GlennWatson ,

I’m shocked

I’m shocked that this man taught our young officers at West Point. We have to do better.

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