Brave The New World

Matt Carano and CJ Killmer bring you the latest in news and politics.This week, Trump's own officials leaked a call to Axios where he called Netanyahu "crazy" and "ungrateful." Hours later, Israel ran its worst bombing campaign in southern Lebanon in weeks. The feud made headlines. The policy didn't move an inch.Matt and CJ Killmer break down why the blowup was theater, why the Iran war is the most unpopular American war in modern history yet nobody's in the streets, and what the $32 million it took to unseat Thomas Massie actually tells you about who runs US foreign policy. Plus: the case for capture, the Vietnam-era stat-juking playing out again, and the escalation that closed Kuwait's main airport.CJ also previews the new episode of the Dangerous History Podcast — the Peloponnesian War, the Sicilian Expedition, and why a 2,400-year-old "it'll be easy" war keeps repeating.Chapters:00:00 CJ's new Dangerous History episodes08:00 Warhawks vs. skeptics — Alcibiades, Nicias, and the "easy war"28:00 Juking the stats: Vietnam, McNamara, and what "winning" hides32:00 Two-thirds against the war, so where's the movement?37:00 $150 oil and why Democrats won't pull the plug49:00 The "performative" Trump-Netanyahu call50:00 Lebanon: the real crux of the ceasefire1:01:00 Compromat, Kushner, and the case for capture1:09:00 What the Massie defeat actually proves1:15:00 Tankers, Kuwait, and where we standNew episodes weekly. Aggressive toward power, welcoming toward the curious.On Twitter:https://x.com/matthewcaranohttps://x.com/KillmerCjYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BraveTheNewWrld

The Israel lobby just spent $32 million to remove Thomas Massie from Congress. AIPAC bragged about it on X within hours. A sitting Defense Secretary flew to Kentucky to campaign against him — federal law be damned. And here's the kicker: the three most expensive House primaries in US history were all decided by the same foreign lobby, all against members who criticized Israel.Matt and CJ work through the central question: at what point does this stop being lobbying and start being an act of war?Plus: the generational collapse in support for Israel (75% to 40% among under-30 Republicans), the IHRA laws now embedded in 38 states, Mark Levin's "Nazis and jihadis" rant, the Epstein angle, the Charlie Kirk timing, the "political dark matter" framework for understanding Trump's 180s — and why Americans killing COVID tyranny by refusing to comply is the template for what comes next.

Iran sent its response to the United States this weekend. Trump posted "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE" on Truth Social.He knows what the deal is going to look like. So does anyone willing to look at the receipts.The Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran. The blockade is theater. The polling at home is the worst any wartime president has ever seen. Gas is climbing toward five dollars and the midterms are six months away.This episode walks through what's actually on the table, what's actually happening at the Strait, and why Lebanon is the piece this whole thing turns on. Israel went to war to topple Iran. Israel couldn't. So Netanyahu pivoted to taking land — Gaza, the West Bank, southern Lebanon. The trade Trump is negotiating right now is whether the United States keeps providing the cover.Plus the four pressure points crushing Trump's clock at home, the damage to American credibility abroad, and what to watch in the next two weeks.Chapters0:00 — Trump Knows2:00 — What's Actually on the Table9:00 — The Strait, the Blockade, and the Geography Problem17:00 — Lebanon Is the Real Trade27:00 — Why Trump's Clock Is Running Out37:00 — The View From Outside45:00 — What Comes Next, and the CloseWhat this episode coversThe 14-point US Memorandum of Understanding and Iran's counterproposalWhy the US naval blockade of Iranian ports is theaterThe Lebanon-as-carrot trade between Trump and NetanyahuThe third round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks at the State Department this Wednesday and ThursdayThe Trump-Xi summit in Beijing the same daysThe Massie primary in KentuckyThe five signals to watch over the next two weeks

SummaryIn this conversation, CJ Killmer and Matt delve into the ongoing revelations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the broader implications of his connections to powerful figures in politics, Hollywood, and intelligence agencies. They discuss the lack of accountability for those involved, the nature of evil within the ruling class, and the societal impact of these conspiracies. The dialogue reflects on personal experiences with conspiracy theories and the emotional toll of uncovering such dark truths, ultimately questioning the integrity of the system and the people who govern it.TakeawaysThe Epstein saga continues to reveal darker truths.There is a lack of accountability for powerful figures.Personal experiences with conspiracy theories shape perceptions.The connections between Epstein and political figures are troubling.Hollywood's complicity in the Epstein scandal is significant.The role of intelligence agencies in protecting powerful individuals is concerning.The nature of evil in power is pervasive and alarming.The future of conspiracy theories is uncertain but impactful.The system seems designed to protect the corrupt.The legacy of Epstein raises questions about societal values.Chapters00:00 The Ongoing Epstein Saga02:48 Personal Reflections on Conspiracy09:04 The Dark Connections of Epstein11:56 Hollywood and Complicity14:58 Political Figures and Their Ties17:58 The Role of Intelligence Agencies23:43 The Future of Conspiracy Theories26:54 The System's Protection of the Powerful30:00 The Legacy of Epstein32:45 Final Thoughts on the Ruling Class

In this episode, Matt and CJ analyze the recent deadly shooting involving Alex Preti outside Minneapolis, exploring the complex narratives, political hypocrisies, and potential foreign interference tactics like color revolutions. This discussion aims to provide clarity amid conflicting reports and biased portrayals, emphasizing the importance of understanding the broader context.Key Topics:The timeline and details of the Alex Preti shooting incidentPolitical narratives and misinformation from both sidesHypocrisy in media coverage and official statementsThe role of NGOs, foreign influence, and color revolution tacticsPolice and immigration enforcement strategies and their risksThe importance of recognizing means versus ends in policy debatesHistorical examples of community integrity and infiltration risksThe influence of elite interests in fueling social unrestThe difference between lawful self-defense and reckless activismHow propaganda and divide-and-rule strategies shape public perception