Getting it Right - Rick Wagner

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A historical and strategic analysis of today’s political, economic, and geopolitical fault lines. From city budgets to global deterrence, this podcast focuses on power, incentives, and accountability—because systems don’t fail randomly, they fail predictably.

  1. APR 7

    Iran, Gas Prices, and America’s Forgotten Ambition

    Rick breaks down the Iran conflict, why gas prices stay high despite U.S. oil production, and what America has lost since the Apollo era. He ties war, energy, and space exploration into a broader argument about national strength, technological ambition, and the real cost of decline.

    43 min

  2. MAR 31

    The Terrain of Conflict: Iran and the Maritime Choke Points

    This episode examines the strategic realities of conflict with Iran, emphasizing the limits of air power against a large, mountainous country with dispersed and well-hidden military assets. It explores the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz, where even small mobile forces can threaten global trade, and considers the fragile calculations of Gulf allies caught between fear of Iran and fear of regional economic collapse. At its core, the discussion raises a larger question: what, exactly, would success look like, and is there any clear exit strategy

    43 min

  3. MAR 20

    The Long War Mindset: From Crusades to Modern Conflict

    This episode examines the deeper structure behind modern Middle Eastern conflict, moving beyond headlines to focus on the forces that actually drive behavior. It explores how theological frameworks—particularly within Iran’s Twelver Shi’a tradition—inform long-term strategy, risk tolerance, and concepts of victory. Drawing on the history of the Crusades, the discussion highlights enduring patterns of warfare, including asymmetry, ideological motivation, and the gap between Western and Middle Eastern strategic thinking. It also challenges the “lone wolf” narrative, arguing that many modern attacks reflect a broader logic rather than isolated acts. The result is a grounded look at continuity—how ancient belief systems still shape present-day conflict, and why modern institutions so often misread what they’re facing.

    42 min

  4. MAR 7

    AI, Bias & the Family Feud Problem — How We Should Use Tech for Research

    AI, State Power, and Political Drift Rick covers a wide range of issues, from the push to end daylight savings time to the growing role of artificial intelligence in research. He warns that AI can fall into a “Family Feud” problem—prioritizing consensus over truth. Rick also examines Colorado’s regulatory climate and why businesses are leaving for states like Texas and Florida. The episode closes with concerns over political pressure on sheriffs and a briefing on rising tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran

    43 min

  5. MAR 6

    Institutional Drift: From Iran to Minnesota

    Rick Wagner breaks down the week’s key flashpoints—from rising pressure around Iran and the stalemate in Ukraine to a maritime confrontation near Cuba. At home, allegations of Medicaid fraud in Minnesota and the continuing fallout from U.K. grooming scandals raise deeper questions about accountability. Rick argues these events point to a broader problem: institutions losing strategic clarity while transparency declines. When enforcement becomes politicized and equal protection erodes, public trust begins to fracture.

    42 min

  6. JAN 20

    Belonging Over Belief: Why People Join Radical Causes Without Caring About Outcomes

    The discussion explores how radical causes provide moral certainty and emotional release, allowing destructive behavior to be reframed as virtue and personal failure to be reassigned to a hated external enemy. Belonging, not belief, becomes the real currency. Hatred functions as social glue, binding participants together while absolving them of responsibility for their own dissatisfaction.

    43 min

  7. JAN 7

    Soft Power, Hard Landings: Budgets, Borders, and the Cost of Pretending

    What do New York’s budget math, China’s military posturing, and Europe’s instability have in common? More than you think. This podcast breaks down how fiscal denial and geopolitical weakness collide—and why the bill always comes due.

    42 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    The Educational No Longer Prepares You To Do Anything

    Job interviews no longer revolve around what the applicant can do for you. Now it's all about what the hirer can provide for the employee.  You used to need some amount of competence in order to be in authority. Our former Vice President shows that that's no longer applicable.    #rickwagner #therickwagnershow #politicalviking #vikingdisruptor #gettingitright #waronwrong #podcast #youtube #spotify #iheartradio #applepodcasts #podbean #knzz #talkradio #conservativenews #Education #KamalaHarris

    44 min
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A historical and strategic analysis of today’s political, economic, and geopolitical fault lines. From city budgets to global deterrence, this podcast focuses on power, incentives, and accountability—because systems don’t fail randomly, they fail predictably.

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