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Myth of the Samurai
On today’s episode we discuss how the “way of the samurai” or bushido, fueled the creation of the imperial Japanese nation state. Bushido is supposedly the value system that governed the behavior of Samurai in feudal Japan. It encouraged them to be loyal, courageous , polite, etc. What’s interesting is that the term “bushido” wasn’t […]
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Origins of Japanese Feudalism
Today we dive into Classical Japan’s transition from a strong central government to feudalism. During the Heian period, Japan created a court system mimicking the Tang Dynasty of China. Due to high levels of corruption and crony land politics, the Japanese court system gradually deteriorated into a country ruled by powerful private land owners. Today […]
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The Invention of the Japanese People
Today we kickoff our series on the creation of the Japanese nation state. On this episode we discuss the first “peoples” of Japan such as the Jōmon and the Yayoi. In addition, we dive into the origins of the first Japanese kingdoms. Checkout War and Conquest Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #185
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Rise of Mao Zedong
On today’s episode we discuss how the Chinese Communist Party seized state power during the first half the 20th century. The CCP’s rise as the sole political structure in China was a long and brutal process. In fact, the Chinese Communist Movement was almost completely wiped out on multiple occasions. On this episode, we explore […]
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Ancient Chinese Power Politics
On today’s episode we discuss the first imperial dynasty of ancient China, the Qin Dynasty. It was founded by Shi Huangdi who operated according to the precepts of Legalism, a political philosophy that called for a strong central government and authoritarian state control. We explore how Shi Huangdi, or Emperor Qin, used Machiavellian principles to […]
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The Invention of the Chinese People
Today we discuss the development of civilization in the Yellow River region of Northern China and the emergence of the Han Chinese. China is a multi-ethnic nation with a population of 1.4 Billion people. The Han Chinese are over 90% of the population. Some anthropologist have described the Han as an amalgamation of many ancient […]
Today we discuss the history of the Uyghur people and the creepy Xinjiang re-education camps. Most people think of China as an ethnically homogenous nation-state, however, they would be wrong. There are fifty-six official “nationalities” of China, some with culture values diametrically obsessed with the CCP. This has caused China to go through extreme measures to […]
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Origins of the War on Yemen
The Yemeni Civil War has led to the worst humanitarian crises in the world. According the the UN, 233,000 people have been killed and 7 million more are at risk of famine. In addition, the conflict is incredibly difficult to wrap your head around due to Yemen’s complex history. Today we break down the basics: […]
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Dark Side of Alexander the Great
Alexander III is venerated as one of history’s greatest figures, forging an empire stretching over three continents in just 13 years. However, the man known as “Alexander the Great” showed many dark tendencies thought-out his life time. Some historians suggest that Alexander was a rage-filled, paranoid, alcoholic who potentially suffered from PTSD and possible brain […]
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Sparta in Nazi Germany
In the 19th & 20th century, many German academics idolized Sparta’s rigorous martial education and state structures. In addition, Adolf Hitler once called Sparta “the purest racial State in history” (He would have loved the movie 300). Therefore, it should come at no surprise that Sparta was seen as an ancient prototype of the Nazi […]
The Greco-Persian Wars refer to the series of conflicts between allied Greek City-States and the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC. In popular culture, it’s painted as the war to that saved “Western Civilization” from the decadence of the east. Despite being outnumbered, the Greek Hoplites outperformed the Persians on the battlefield due to […]
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Assyrian War Machine
The Assyrian War Machine created the world’s first great empire, held together by brutality and terror. For example, they would implement horrific physical punishments such as skinning people alive, mutilating body parts and burning down entire cities. In addition, they would deport entire populations in order to destroy the national identity of their subjects. This has […]
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Geopolitics of the Ancient Egyptian Empire
One of the luxuries of living in Ancient Egypt was that you were surrounded by massive deserts, protecting you from people who wanted to cut your head off. Well, at some point between 1650 – 1550 BC (who knows really), the Kingdom is invaded by barbarian hill people. The occupation of their homeland led to […]
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The First Armies: Ancient Sumer & the Akkadian Empire
The cities of Ancient Sumer provide the world’s first examples of urban centers with significant populations. Food surpluses made it possible to free of people from their farms and create divisions of labor. This led to the creation of the “violence specialist”. These violence specialist produced the most sophisticated armies of the Bronze Age. Today […]
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Global Impact of the Civil War
How did the American Civil War impact global politics? For one, the killing machines created under the pressures of the Civil War changed modern warfare. In addition, the Union blockade on southern cotton had Europeans scrambling for new suppliers. Today we dive deeper into how the Civil War changed not only American society, but the […]
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History of the IRA with Danny Sjursen
Danny Sjursen joins us today to discuss the history of the Irish Republican Army and how they compare to modern resistance movements. Danny Sjursen is a retired US Army strategist and former history instructor at West Point. He served tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan. You can find his work at skepticalvet.com. Support […]
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Understanding the War Industry
The term “military-industrial-complex” has become this catchall phrase to describe the shady relationship between, defense contractors, the Pentagon and politicians. Christian Sorensen joins us today to explain the anatomy of this triangle and reveals just how much profiteering takes place. Christian Sorensen is a novelist, military analyst, and independent journalist mainly focused on war profiteering […]
Ethiopia is on the cusp of a devastating civil war. While the world has been obsessing over the U.S election, the Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed launched a military campaign against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, (TPLF), which is the group that controls the Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia. A conflict in Ethiopia would be a […]
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Election from Hell
The 2020 election has turned into a full blown sh*t-show. Today we discuss the major themes of the election and speculate on the future of the country. Join our Patreon for access to extra content and our slack community. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #169
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Trump Vs Biden on Foreign Policy
Foreign policy typically plays a meager role during presidential elections, however, last we checked the US has the most dominant military in world history — which it freely deploys across the globe. Today we dive deeper into Trump and Biden’s foreign policy record. Join our Patreon for access to extra content and our slack community. […]
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Final Debate Recap & Hunter Biden
Trump and Biden faced off for a final time last night. This debate was as coherent as it could be given the two candidates. We give our takeaways. In addition, we dive into the Hunter Biden laptop scandal and discuss the history of the Biden family profiting off their political connections. Join our Patreon for […]
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Left VS Right Wing Domestic Terrorism
According to the FBI, the greatest terror threat we face is posed by lone actors radicalized online by left-wing and/or right-wing extremists. On the far-left you have groups such as Antifa, which is a decentralized network of militants that oppose what they believe are fascist. On the far-right you have a much broader bucket which […]
Vice Presidential debates are typically freak side shows that no one cares about. Nevertheless, the debate between Pence and Harris felt different. Today we both give our two cents on how each candidate performed, along with the questions they dodged. In addition, we give an update on what’s going in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. Spoiler alert, […]
The “October Surprise” is a phrase within the American political lexicon, referring to some last-minute unlikely event that has the potential to change the course of a presidential election. Today we review “October Surprise” cases that never earned a place in mainstream American history. In 1968, the Nixon campaign allegedly sabotaged Lyndon B. Johnson’s diplomatic […]
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Origins of the Iraq War
Today we discuss the events and deceptions that led to one of the greatest foreign policy disasters in US history. Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #163
A disturbing aspect of 911 is that warnings signs were dismissed. Today we discuss the intelligence that was ignored prior to the September 11 attacks. This episode is a direct follow up to our previous episode “Rise of Al-Qaeda”. http://peterlance.com/TRIPLECROSSTIMELINE2009.pdf Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #162
It has been nineteen years since the Islamist terrorist syndicate, Al-Qaeda, flew planes into the WTC and Pentagon. Today we provide a timeline starting with Al-Qaeda’s origins through covert funding in the Soviet-Afghan war, to their failed plot in 1993 to bomb the Twin Towers knocking them into each other. http://peterlance.com/TRIPLECROSSTIMELINE2009.pdf Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel […]
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Origins of The Syrian Civil War
The war in Syria remains the deadliest conflict in the 21st century. In addition, it’s incredibly difficult to understand due to widespread propaganda networks promulgated by both sides of the war. Today we start with the basics – How was Syria created? Who are the Assads? What were the circumstances that turned Syria into a […]
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Russian Political Murders
Putin critic, Alexie Navalny, was allegedly poisoned last week and the media is pointing the finger at the Kremlin. This brings up memories of other Russian political dissidents who were killed under mysterious circumstances. Today we cover past cases, specifically Alexander Litvinenko, who was allegedly poisoned with a radioactive isotope called Polonium-210. Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: […]
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Europe’s Last Dictator
Alexander Lukashenko has been President of Belarus since 1994. This is the longest tenure as head of state in the former Soviet Union. Lukashenko consolidated his power through authoritarian means and a centralized economic system very similar to the former Soviet Union. Presidential elections were held in Belarus on Sunday, August 9th. SPOILER ALERT – […]
“Progressive Prosecutor” or “Infernal Spawn of Evil”? Today we discuss the Kamala Harris pick for VP. We dive into the strategy behind the selection, her record as District Attorney and the policies she endorses. In addition, we deliver an update on Lebanon. If you haven’t heard yet.. their government has imploded. Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel […]
A massive explosion in Beirut killed at least 135 and injuring over 5,000 people. Today we discuss the causes of the blast, along with how it will impact Lebanon’s future. Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #156
Are gamers the new Soldiers of Fortune? The Army and Navy seem to think so. Today we discuss how the U.S Military is using Twitch as a recruiting tool. In addition, we dive into the new COVID-19 $1 Trillion stimulus package proposed by Senate Republicans. SPOILER ALERT! Hidden inside was a $29.4 billion request for new […]
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Origins of Iran-Contra
Drug trafficking and illegal arms sales make one hell of a scandal. In the 1980s, the CIA and National Security Council covertly sponsored Nicaraguan rebels by the raising money through narcotics and weapons transactions to Iran. All while, keeping it secret from congress. Today we discuss the origins of Iran-Contra, the Nicaraguan Revolution and the “crack […]
There have been a number of mysterious explosions in Iran. These incidents have been way too frequent to be considered random accidents. Therefore, they smell of active sabotage. In addition, it was revealed that Trump authorized the CIA to wage Cyberwar on Iran back 2018. So the questions is, are these events all related? FOLLOW […]
Did the Russians pay Afghan militants to kill American troops in Afghanistan? According to reports published by the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal they did…. well maybe the did. Today we discuss if we have reason to believe that there was a Russian bounty program targeting US troops. FOLLOW US ON […]
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Origins of the Civil War
Was slavery the primary cause for the Civil War? Was the war for states rights? How big of a role did tariffs play in Southern Succession movements? Today we go over the causes that led to Southern Succession and why the Lincoln invaded the South. If our country is on the brink of a civil […]
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China, India at War
Chinese and Indian soldiers just got into border brawl resulting in at least 20 deaths. Today we explain what led up to the deadly melee and this history of Chinese/Indian border disputes. In addition, we talk about John Bolton’s “revealing” new book! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #150
The new slogan of the BLM movement sounds pretty radical. In addition, the media does a pretty bad job at presenting it. Today, Henry and Danny dive into the various interpretations of “Defund the Police”. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #149
America is burning and the country seems more divided than ever. Danny and Henry – despite having different world views – discuss, debate and find common ground on some sensitive issues. Be safe out there.. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #148
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How Japan Beat Coronavirus Without Lockdowns
Many people thought Japan would be among the hardest hit nations by COVID-19, however, earlier this week they declared an end to their state of emergency. Even though Japan has a large elderly population, most people did not get sick. Moreover, they did not enforce a widespread shutdown, tested only 0.2% of its population and […]
The US is withdrawing from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty. The treaty allows the US and Russia (along with other states) to conduct surveillance operations via aircraft. The spirit of the treaty was – “you show me yours and i’ll show you mine”. Today we discuss the ramifications along with other treaties the US has […]
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Gangster Geopolitics
A U.S financial firm claims that China owes them Trillion’s of dollars in dept interest dating back to the early 1900s. Can they make China pay off this dept? Today we discuss if this is even possible. In addition, Israeli has the green light from the U.S to annex the Jordan Valley despite the rest […]
The U.S and China seem to be embarking on some sort of neo-island hopping campaign in the South Pacific. They’re both scrambling around for land masses to situate missile systems. Also, from a birds-eye view, it looks like the U.S is diverting weapons from Saudi Arabia and sending them to the South China Sea. Today […]
Today we explore what’s going on with the worlds biggest Dennis Rodman fan. We also discuss what the line of succession looks like in North Korea if Kim is actually dead. Remember, subscribe to our Youtube Channel for the live stream. We have bonus episodes and extended content. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ma9I6yJZmp5j1-wn585HQ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory FOLLOW […]
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Negative Oil Prices, SBA Fraud & Iran’s Secret Space Program
Oil prices bottomed at -$40 on Monday…. Yes negative.. That basically means that oil became garbage that you had to pay for someone to take off your hands. We also discuss the widespread fraud that’s going on with these SBA loans. Publicly traded companies are getting access to these low interest tax payer backed loans. […]
Negative Oil Prices, SBA Fraud & Iran’s Secret Space Program
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Bailouts, Bankruptcy & Fraud in the Age of COVID-19
Trillions of dollars are being pumped into the economy to save companies from bankruptcy. Today we go over the massive coronavirus bailout and look at which institutions are getting “Trump Dollars”. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE FOR THE LIVE STREAM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ma9I6yJZmp5j1-wn585HQ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode […]
Bailouts, Bankruptcy & Fraud in the Age of COVID-19
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Fall of Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders just dropped out of the 2020 race. Needless to say, many progressives are extremely disappointed. For many Sanders supporters, this is 2016 all over again. Today we discuss what led to the downfall of his campaign and if he was cheated by the DNC. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ma9I6yJZmp5j1-wn585HQ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory FOLLOW US ON […]
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Why is Africa Poor?
150 soldiers were slaughtered by Boko Haram last week. This has gone under the radar due to Covid-19 dominating the news cycle. Violence has picked up in the borderlands of the Lake Chad region, however, people don’t seem to care. While discussing the ongoing violence we raise an interesting question, why is Africa so impoverished? […]
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Martial Law, Corona & Dictators
Will COVID-19 lead to martial law? What will happen if the U.S government becomes incapacitated? Today we discuss the military’s plan if Coronavirus disables the White House, Congress and the Supreme Court. All while drawing parallels from Ancient Rome and Revolutionary France. Article Discussed https://www.newsweek.com/exclusive-inside-militarys-top-secret-plans-if-coronavirus-cripples-government-1492878 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ma9I6yJZmp5j1-wn585HQ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL […]
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The Age of COVID-19
Well, that escalated quickly. Life as we know it has changed for many due to COVID-19. Today we discuss the current living conditions, the economic consequences of corona along with news around the world. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ma9I6yJZmp5j1-wn585HQ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #137
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Coronavirus, Oil Markets & the Saudi Coup
COVID-19 is causing global oil demand to decline, lowering the price of oil. This is bad news for a good friends over in Saudi Arabia – who depend on oil revenue for domestic subsidies. In addition, Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman just arrested his uncle and cousin in response to a alleged coup. Today we […]
The Thirty Year’s War was one of most destructive conflicts in human history. The population of Germany fell from 21 million to 13 million between 1618 – 1648. It has been called “The Outstanding Example of Meaningless conflict”. Today we talk about the religious and political factors that led up to war in Central Europe […]
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Scott Horton on the Taliban, Nuclear War & Bill Kristol Debate
Scott Horton comes on to discuss his upcoming debate with neoconservative thought leader William Kristol. This is pretty much WrestleMania for us at Bro History. In addition, we talk about the Taliban, Nuclear War, the MIC and much more. As always, Scott provides a wealth of knowledge on a variety of subjects relating to history […]
Scott Horton on the Taliban, Nuclear War & Bill Kristol Debate
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Coronavirus & The Fall of Turkey
The world has gone mad. Coranavirus is on the verge of infecting every man, women and child on the face of this earth – or is it? Today we go over facts and myths regarding the pandemic, along with the political implications for China. In addition, we deliver an update on the growing tensions between […]
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Turkey & Syria at War
Turkish and Syrian troops are starting to kill each other. The SAA has been making significant progress in its campaign to retake control of two major highways systems in northwestern Syria. In response, Turkey launched attacks in the Idlib province in order to slow the government offensive against the country’s last rebel stronghold. This has […]
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Iowa, Impeachment & Palestine
Primary season is among us and so far… it has been a real sh*t show. Today we discuss multiple topics ranging from the Iowa Caucus, to Trumps acquittal. We also break down the “Trump Peace Plan” for the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #131
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Maj. Danny Sjursen on East Baghdad
Maj. Danny Sjursen (ret.) shares his experience as a young 1st Lieutenant in the Shia-majority East Baghdad in 2007 – a very dangerous time, with upwards of 100 U.S soldiers being killed each month. Danny reflects on the loss of soldiers under his command by a deadly improvised explosive device and the political conditions that […]
Vladimir Putin just announced sweeping changes to the Russian constitution. Many media outlets have proposed that Putin is attempting to the rule shadows after his term is up in 2024. Today we examine this constitutional referendum. In addition, we examine the political conditions – post Soviet Union – that led to the rise of Putin. Specifically […]
Some people believe that WW3 looms over us like an ominous black cloud. If that’s true, we should at the very least have a basic understanding of how other world conflicts started. Today we talk about the twisted politics of Europe that led to one of the most horrific events human history. FOLLOW US ON […]
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Iran Missile Attack
Iran attacked Iraqi bases housing US forces with ballistic missiles. This was in retaliation for a US drone strike that killed a top Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani. Today we break down the timeline of how the US and Iran got to the brink of war – but we do it in reverse. FOLLOW US ON […]
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US Embassy Attack in Iraq
On New Year’s Eve, the US Embassy in Baghdad was set on fire by Iraqi protesters. This was in response to the US killing 25 members of Kata’ib Hezbollah, a Shia militia which is pro government. Today we break down what led to this and what actually happened. IMPORTANT NOTICE – This was recorded before […]
While everyone was playing politics over “Impeachment”, Trump signed a $738 Billion defense bill. In fact, that bill established “U.S Space Force”. Today we go over if Space Force is as cool as it sounds.. pew pew pew! FOLLOW UP ON SOCIAL MEDA Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #125
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Zoltan Istvan on Transhumanism & Running for President
Zoltan Istvan is a global leader of the radical science movement, humanitarian activist, and former journalist for the National Geographic. He is now running for President of the United States as a Republican against Trump. Today we talk to Zoltan about his campaign. Support Zoltan – https://zoltan2020.com/ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bluechew.com PROMO CODE – BRO FOLLOW […]
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The Afghanistan Papers
So the war in Afghanistan has been going pretty well.. Right? The Washington Post recently revealed that senior U.S officials failed to tell the truth about the 18-year campaign, which basically confirms everything we already know. The war in Afghanistan has been a unmitigated disaster. Wow what a surprise. Also discussed – the Pensacola shooting […]
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Origins of the Iraqi Protests
How did Iran gain so much influence in Iraq? The Intercept just landed a big a scoop regarding the extent of Iranian intelligence embedded within the Iraqi government. Well… how did that happen? Today we go over how. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Blinkist – Try it FREE for 7 days AND save 25% off your new […]
Who are the Uighurs? Why is China putting them in concentration camps?… Excuse us.. re-education camps. Today we talk about China’s “Uighur Problem”, and how the US is using it as leverage in the trade war. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bluechew.com PROMO CODE – BRO FOLLOW UP ON SOCIAL MEDA Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Episode #121
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Israeli Settlements
Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law. Meanwhile, Mike Pompeo has declared them “legal” citing the need to advance peace. Today we discuss the history of settlements in Palestinian territory and why US presidents in the past have condemned them. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Blinkist – Try it FREE for 7 […]
Today we debate on the Impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. We ask questions such as; is Trump guilty of any wrong doing? Is this all just partisan politics? Could this all be a deep state coup? In addition, we also dig up some dirt on people such as Adam Schiff, Victoria Nuland, good ole creepy […]
There’s a huge lack of historical context when it comes to covering Ukraine. Today we cover the sad history of Ukraine under the Soviet Union, the 2014 Ukrainian revolution, and the origins of the annexation of Crimea by Russia. And oh yea.. we talk a little about the “Trump–Ukraine scandal” SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bluechew.com PROMO […]
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From Neocon to Realist with Pratik Chougule
Pratik Chougule shares his journey of transformation from neoconservative to foreign policy realist. Pratik was the managing editor of The National Interest. He previously served as policy coordinator on the presidential campaigns of Mr. Donald Trump and Governor Mike Huckabee. From 2008-2009, Chougule was a Bush Administration appointee at the State Department in the Office […]
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Syrian Refugees, Hillary Clinton & Tulsi Gabbard
Breaking down the latest news with Syria and Turkey. We also talk about Hillary Clinton aka Killary. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bluechew.com PROMO CODE – BRO Follow Us on Twitter: Henry: https://twitter.com/henryszamota Danny: https://twitter.com/Danny_Abdel Bro History: https://twitter.com/BroHistoryPod Support Bro History on Patreon ▸ https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #116
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Nato VS Nato – Entangling Alliances Gone Wild
Alliances in the Middle Eastern are staring to shuffle. The Kurds made a deal with the Syrian government to prevent the Turks from annihilating them. Ironically, that puts the US and EU on the same side as Assad and Russia. Today we discuss what the hell is going. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bluechew.com PROMO CODE – […]
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The Kurdish Question – Houthi Recap & Kurd Debate
Did Trump betray the Kurds? Turkey is moving forward with their plans to invade the Kurdish occupied zone in Syria and US is letting them. We debate if Trump is right to do so. Also, we recap the recent Houthi military victory in Saudi Arabia in more detail. Episode #114
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Houthis ???? Saudis – The Fall of MBS
Did the Houthis just win the war in Yemen? Well, they sure as hell just pulled off one of the most successful military operations in recent history. Last weekend, the Houthis crossed the Saudi border and killed/wounded 500 Saudi soldiers (or mercs) and captured another 2,000. Yes, 2,000.. Other topics include the fall of MBS […]
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Neocons – Who Lied About Iraq?
Neocons believe that the US should forcefully promote its values around the world. Today we take a look at some papers published in the late 90s and early 2000s that spell out their foreign policy goals. Spoiler Alert… they are weird….. Follow the show @henryszamota, @Danny_Abdel, @BroHistoryPod. Want to support the show? Join us on […]
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Oil Wars – Who Attacked Saudi Arabia?
Did Iran strike Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure? Mike Pompeo seems to think so. If you haven’t heard, the world’s largest oil processing facility in the world was attacked. The Houthis said the attacks were carried out by 10 drones and promised to widen the range of their attacks on Saudi Arabia, however, the US and […]
Is the India/Pakistan dispute over Kashmir the most dangerous conflict in the world? Well, you can make a strong case for it since both nations are armed with nuclear warheads. Today we go over the history of the Indo-Pakistani conflict and what led to the tensions over Kashmir. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bluechew.com PROMO CODE – […]
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China, Trump & Tariffs
The rise of China as America’s chief rival has been a concern in US foreign policy for a long time. They have a population of 1.3 Billion people and the second biggest economy in the world. They also do some pretty shady stuff such as stealing intellectual property and flooding markets with steel. Today we […]
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Israel Bombs Everyone
Israel bombed Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon last weekend… Today we discuss if it was justified. We also dissect an article from the National Interest called “Should Trump Threaten Iran with War?”. As you can imagine it’s quite the doozy. And oh yea.. we answer some questions from our listeners. Send questions to info@brohistory.com – #108 […]
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Toyota Wars – How Militias turn Pickup Trucks into War Vehicles
Pickup trucks aren’t just useful for moving, they’re GREAT for desert warfare. The Toyota Hilux is durable, cheap and very easy to mount a gun on. It’s no wonder they have been the preferred vehicle in conflicts ranging from the Chadian–Libyan conflict to the Syrian Civil War. Today we examine how militias are turning trucks […]
Toyota Wars – How Militias turn Pickup Trucks into War Vehicles
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Sykes-Picot – The Secret Deal to Divide the Middle East
During WW1, the British and French made a secret deal to split up the Ottoman Empire’s Middle Eastern territories. They did this by drawing a diagonal line on a map that ran from the Mediterranean Sea to the Mountains in Persia. This secret deal is called the Sykes-Picot Agreement. Today, we explore this history and […]
Sykes-Picot – The Secret Deal to Divide the Middle East
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Did the US have to Nuke Japan?
How does the US rationalize nuking Japan and killing between 135,000 to 300,000 civilians? The common talking point is that bringing the war to a swift end saved more lives by preventing a US invasion of the Japanese mainland. Today we examine that talking point. We also discuss news from Syria and the Pentagon report […]
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⭐ Classic Episode | Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich with Norman Ohler
Norman Ohler joins to discuss the rampant drug use in Nazi Germany. NORMAN OHLER is an award-winning German novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. He spent five years researching Blitzed in numerous archives in Germany and the United States and spoke to eye-witnesses, military historians, and doctors. He is also the author of the novels Die Quotenmaschine (the world’s first hypertext novel), Mitte and Stadt […]
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Foreign Policy Chat with Dave DeCamp from Antiwar.com
Dave DeCamp is the assistant news editor at Antiwar.com. Today we discuss a variety of topics regarding US Foreign Policy. You can find his work at davedecamp.com or antiwar.com. Follow him on Twitter @DecampDave.
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Israel & Palestine with Danny Sjursen
Danny Sjursen comes on to discuss the “Deal of the Century” and the ongoing struggle between Israelis and Palestinians that began in the mid-20th century. #103 – Support us on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/brohistory.________________________________________Follow him on Twitter @SkepticalVet. Danny’s Podcast: https://www.fortressonahill.com. Danny’s Memoirs: Ghostriders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.
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Deported to the UK
Anthony James Parton was the first British citizen deported under the Trump administration. What makes this case ironic is that Anthony is a Trump supporter. We speak to Anthony about his story and experience being held in an Immigration Detention Center. Follow the show @henryszamota, @Danny_Abdel, @BroHistoryPod. Want to support the show? Join us on […]
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???? Crossover | “A Boy Named Pseu” is Podcasting about Voluntarism
Mr. Pseu joins the show to discuss his podcast “A Boy Names Pseu” where he presents libertarian & voluntarist ideas. This is a collaboration project we plan on doing with other podcasters in order to promote their work. If you’re interested in collaborating, hit Henry up op on Twitter @henryszamota or email info@brohistory.com. #101 Support […]
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100 episodes! Listen and celebrate as we talk about the “history” of Bro History and how all this got started. Want to support the show? Join us on Patreon. Follow the show @henryszamota, @Danny_Abdel, @BroHistoryPod Episode #100
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Nuclear Energy ???? Nuclear Weapons
“Nuclear” is a pretty scary word and people are more interested than ever since The Chernobyl Podcast was released. The word conjures up images of mushroom clouds, 1950s PSAs and Terminator movies. However, there is a huge difference between nuclear energy (civilian) and nuclear weapons (military) programs. Today we go over the difference, along with […]
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Iran’s Nuclear Program with Scott Horton
Scott Horton joins today’s show to discuss the JCPOA and the Iranian nuclear program. This week, Iran began enriching uranium to more than 3.67% purity. They surpassed the limits set by the Iran deal that the Trump administration pulled out of. A number of news outlets have said that Iran could be 6 months away […]
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⭐ Classic Episode – Sherman Tanks & Bat Bombs
Did you know it would take at least five Sherman tanks to neutralize a German Panzer during WWII? That meant a lot of US tank operators died. Today we go over why the US adopted a strategy of tank rushing the Germans, the best WWII tanks and some of the weirder experimental weapons that were […]
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???? Debate After Party
Breaking down the Democratic debate with some beers on a Friday night. Yup, we didn’t have anything better to do. Join us for the discussion! Fair warning, in this episode some fireworks off, literally. Also, if you want to get access to the extended raw version of the show, join us on Patreon. #94 https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
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The Iran War Bluff
Is the US ready to declare war on Iran? Iran just shot down a US drone and Trump responded by approving a retaliatory strike. However, he called it off last second. Today we get to the bottom of what actually happened and what the US plans to do next. QUICK NOTE: At the end of […]
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Iran Propaganda Debunked
Ep, 92: The US blamed Iran for the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week. New images were released from the Pentagon allegedly proving Iran is guilty. Today we look into the validity of this new evidence.
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Why Would Iran Attack Japan?
Did Iran just attack a Japanese vessel? According to Mike Pompeo, they did. Ironically, this happened while the Japanese PM was in Iran trying to ease tensions. Today we explore the validity of this claim. #91 – Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
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The D’Arcy Concession: Iran’s Overgenerous Oil Deal with the British
Ep, 90: Oil was discovered in Iran on May, 26th 1908. The problem was, they signed an overgenerous oil concession with the British that still haunts them today.
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Censorship, Tiananmen Square & Identity Politics
Ep, 89: Breaking down the latest in international news and culture. Today's topics are censorship, Tienanmen Square & identity politics in the Middle East.
戦後の憲法の下で、日本は攻撃的な軍事力を持つことは許されていません、しかし、西側は再び考えなければなりません。グロリア帝国を復活させるために、日本は毎年軍事予算を増やしています。本日は、日本軍の規定、それらがどれほど強力なのか、について説明します。なぜなら、日本は未来を支配するからです。 Google翻訳にこれを入れてくれてありがとう。ポッドキャスト5つ星を評価することを忘れないでください。 -#88
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When the US Lost a War Game to Iran | Millennium Challenge
Millennium Challenge 2002 was a major war game conducted by the United States Armed Forces in mid-2002. It was a complete disaster. The U.S lost 20,000 soldiers and almost twenty ships in the Persian Gulf against Iran. #86 Today we go over what exactly happened.Patreon ▸https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
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Are we about to go to war with Iran? Preparations are said to have been made for a potential invasion, however, the details are shrouded in mystery. Today we discuss the likelihood for a U.S war with Iran and what the consequences would be. #85 –Patreon ▸ https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
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Geopolitics & Venezuela | Jose Niño
Ep, 84: Jose Niño comes on the show to discuss the history and geopolitical factors behind U.S foreign policy in Venezuela.
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Is China an Enemy?
Is China a competitor or an adversary? The Department of Defense just released their annual military power report on China. Today, we dissect their report, evaluate China’s military strength and go over their geopolitical aspirations.ANNOUNCEMENT: We just started a Patreon account! If you want to support Bro History via Patreon and get access to the […]
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The Venezuela “Coup” with Daniel McAdams from the Ron Paul Liberty Report
Ep, 82: Daniel McAdams joins today’s show to discuss the “coup” against Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and the reality of the situation. About Guest Daniel McAdams is the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. He is also the co-host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report. Website:ronpaulinstitute.org Twitter: @DanielLMcAdams Follow Bro History Twitter ▸ […]
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Reflecting on the Japanese Empire
Japanese Emperor Akihito is abdicating from the throne. He is the son of Emperor Hirohito, who ruled during WW2, and is the first to give up the throne in over 200 years. Today we discuss Japanese history and how a small island nation turned into an empire. #81
Today’s topics include the sanctions on Iran, the future of global oil prices, the threat of military intervention and Mike Pompeo’s vision on foreign policy.The article mentioned in this podcast is below. #80 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/middle-east/2018-10-15/michael-pompeo-secretary-of-state-on-confronting-iran
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Hard Truths in Syria
Ep, 79: Syria update! Henry dissects a policy paper written by former Obama & Trump diplomat, Brett McGurk. Brett McGurk was one of the diplomats that resigned after Trump announced his withdrawal from Syria. Check out the full article below. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/syria/2019-04-16/hard-truths-syria?cid=otr-author-may_june_2019-041619&linkId=66185691 Follow Bro History Twitter ▸ https://twitter.com/henryszamota Minds ▸https://www.minds.com/brohistory Facebook ▸https://www.facebook.com/BroHistoryPodcast About Bro History Bro History delivers […]
Ep, 78: Trump has vetoed the War Powers Resolution to end U.S participation in the Saudi led war in Yemen. We discuss what the next steps are for Congress and the greater geopolitical implications. Follow Bro History Twitter ▸ https://twitter.com/henryszamota Minds ▸https://www.minds.com/brohistory Facebook ▸https://www.facebook.com/BroHistoryPodcast About Bro History Bro History delivers an unapologetic and humorous take […]
Ep, 77: I had the honor of interviewing the legendary Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute. This is an interview that we did about three months ago. We released it only on YouTube because there were some audio issues. However, since it has been published on YouTube, we have heard no complaints about the audio, so it […]
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GOT Characters ???? Real Politicians
The Game of Thrones universe mirrors today’s modern political landscape. Today we compare each GOT characters to a specific World Leader. WARNING SPOILERS – #75 – https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
The Bradley Fighting Vehicle was one of the most controversial military projects in U.S military history due to its high cost and safety issues. A book titled, “The Pentagon Wars” by James G Burton, highlighted many of the problems with the Bradley and it was so eye-opening that HBO produced a movie adaption starring Kelsey […]
Ep,72: Breaking down the latest in international news and geopolitics. Today’s topics include the Mueller Investigation, the Golan Heights, Benjamin Netanyahu and more. Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y41uoR387ls Minds ▸https://www.minds.com/brohistory Twitter: https://twitter.com/henryszamota About Bro History: Bro History delivers an unapologetic and humorous take on history, geopolitics, and international news. Every week you will receive multiple hours of foreign policy […]
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Meeting Assad | Senator Richard Black Interview
Senator Richard Black joins today’s episode to speak about his trip to Syria and meeting with Bashar al-Assad. Senator Black represents the 13th district of the Virginia State Senate. He served with the U.S Marine corps in Vietnam, from 1963 to 1970 where he was awarded a purple heart. Senator Black then served as a […]
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Problems with Big Tech | Andrew Syrios
Andrew Syrios joins the show to discuss how the government colludes with Big-Tech. #68 – https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Andrew’s Personal Blog: AndrewSyrios.com Article Discussed: The Problem with Big Tech. Andrew Syrios is a Real Estate Investor and political commentator. You can find his work below. Book: Awesomeness Real Estate Writings: BiggerPockets.com Economics Writings: Mises.org BiggerPockets Interview: Podcast 121
Breaking down the latest in international news and geopolitics. Today we are giving a crash course on the current crises in Yemen. There have been battles in Congress to challenge the US war in Yemen under the War Powers Act over the past months. This is now coming to a key moment. Saudi Arabia attacked […]
Breaking down the latest in international news and geopolitics. On this episode, we discuss the possible consequence of pulling out of Afghanistan. Also discussed, Syria and the Anti Assad movement, identity politics in the Greater Middle East, and Kashmir conflict. #65 – Patreon ▸ https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
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North Korea ???????? is WAY More Dangerous Than You Think
North Korea is more dangerous than you think. They have much more than just nukes to use as a deterrence. Today we talk about the North Korean artillery lined up on the DMZ and how they use migration as a weapon. We also review the Hanoi Summit and the future of Asian geopolitics. #63 About […]
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10 Myths of Gun Control with Jose Nino
José Niño comes back on the show to discuss some of the common myths of gun control. Jose is releasing his new book, The 10 Myths of Gun Control, on Wednesday. It’s on presell right now for $15. #61 – You can find it in the link below. https://gumroad.com/l/jDnWQ About Guest: José Niño has more […]
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☢️ Saudi Arabia is GOING NUCLEAR
Saudi Arabia wants a nuclear program and the White House wants to help Saudi Arabia achieve this goal. A report from the staff of the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform shows evidence that members of the Trump transition team tried to push through a plan to sell nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia. […]
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Iran – The Real & Fake Opposition
Muhammad Sahimi comes on the show to explain the different movements and opposition in Iran. The opposition movement in Iran is kind of a mixed bag. Some like, the Iranian Green Movement, are natural reformers who are trying to facilitate real change in Iran. The other side of the opposition in Iran is groups like […]
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Mars Society | Robert Zubrin
Dr. Robert Zubrin is the founder and president of the Mars Society. The Mars Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. Today we talk to Dr. Robert Zubrin about the benefits of going to Mars, along with how life would […]
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Part of the Problem
Is Iran part of the problem? Iran released a bizarre animated video showing one of its new Ghadir-class submarines sinking a US aircraft carrier. Needless to say, the animation quality wasn’t that great. We are talking 90’s Saturday morning cartoon quality. Is there an actual threat here? Can a Ghadir-class submarine take down a U.S […]
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Lead Up to the Iraq War ???? (1953-2003)
Roy Casagranda gives us incredible insight into the history of the Middle East from 1953 to 2003. We start off by talking about the 1953 Iranian coup d’état and then move into the Iranian Revolution. We go into the rise of Saddam Hussien and the Iran–Iraq War. After that, we start talking about the events […]
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How Venezuela’s Economy Collapsed
On today’s show, we talk about all about the economic collapse in Venezuela with guest José Niño. He’s a contributor for the “American Institute of Economic Research” and he is a writer at the Mises Institute. Jose was also born in Venezuela and moved to the U.S as a child. He brings incredible insight into […]
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How to Write Historical Fiction with Adam DeCollibus
Adam DeCollibus the CEO & Founder of a publishing company “Third Lion Publishing. He’s the author of the new book “Caravan”, a post WW1 historical novel that takes place in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. On Today’s episode, we talk about Adam’s inspiration for writing “Caravan” and the methodology of writing […]
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???? Democalypse 2020
It looks like the 2020 election is going to host a very crowded field. On Today’s episode, we review the Democrats running for President. Please note, on Today’s episode we mainly focus on Tulsi Gabbard. She has the strongest views on foreign policy so it is only appropriate to concentrate on her views and criticisms. […]
Today we hit three different topics. Why Syria has NOT used the S300 Air Defense System – How the S300 Air Defense System Works. The bizarre Mike Pence Venezuela Broadcast and if the U.S is Encouraging a Coup. Is NATO still necessary? Was it even necessary in the first place? #52 – WANT MORE CONTENT – […]
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How Powerful is the ???????? US Navy?
China has been expanding its naval power and prioritizing its Aircraft carrier program. We figured we break down the history of Supercarriers and why the U.S dominates the sea. On today’s episode, we break down the strategic advantage of having a large Aircraft carrier fleet and what the geopolitical implications are. Yes, it is another […]
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☢️ How did Israel get their Nukes? With Ted Snider
Ted Snider jumps into the details of Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption case. Last month, Israeli police recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery and fraud. This is the third time this year that Israeli police have recommended that Netanyahu be indicted. The other two both involve a mysterious figure named Arnon Milchan. Arnon […]
Today’s episode will be about the differences between the U.S and Europe. We talk about our experiences traveling Europe and what we found strange about this very unique continent. #49
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Rise of MBS w/ Dr. Gregory Gause
Dr. Gregory Gause joins us to discuss the rise of Mohammad Bin Salman and the future of Saudia Arabia. Mohammad Bin Salaman (MBS) is the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. He is currently serving as the country’s deputy prime minister, chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs and chairman of the Council of […]
Today we discuss the Syrian Civil War in more detail. The Syrian rebels were the armed wing of the opposition to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. They first emerged on the scene after the Syrian Arab Spring. However, they do not represent the whole of Syria’s diverse opposition. Though some rebels seek liberty from […]
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China’s Social Credit Score ???? Catholic Indulgences
China plans on rolling out a social credit score in order to standardize the behavior of its citizens. Basically, they give you a score based on your personal interactions with others and the government. However, if you have a low score, you can raise it by donating money to specific charities. Does this sound familiar? […]
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Creation of the Modern Middle East with Roy Casagranda
Roy Casagranda joins today’s show. Whenever an issue involving the Greater Middle East is on the news, most people are tuning in during the last season of the series. Would it make sense to start watching Game of Thrones at season six? On Today’s show, Middle East expert, Roy Casagranda gives a crash course on […]
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Stealth Technology a Myth?
What is stealth technology? How does is it actually work when applied to aviation? There are a lot of preconceived notions on stealth technology that are frankly inaccurate. Today we discuss the evolution of fighter jets/stealth bombers and explain what stealth technology actually is – #41 – WANT MORE CONTENT – SUPPORT US ON PATREON […]
Saudia Arabia has been dominating the headlines and you should probably learn a bit about the Magic Kingdom. We cover the founding of the modern Saudi state, the economic challenges, why women were allowed to drive, Saudi foreign policy, and Yemen. #39 – Patreon ▸ https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
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Is the S300 Missile System that Good?
Today we discuss how the S-300 missile system shuffles Middle Eastern geopolitics along with some of the technical details. Following the downing of Russian aircraft in Syria in late September, for which Russia held Israel responsible, Russian said that within two weeks, the Syrian army will receive S-300 systems. The deliveries included also more than […]
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Leaders: Myths and Reality with Jason Mangone
Jason Mangone is a Marine veteran and co-author of the book “Leaders: Myth and Reality” along with General Stanley McChrystal and former Navy Seal Jeff Eggers. Today, Jason cuts through pop culture theories about leadership using historical examples getting to the core of what actually makes a leader. #33 – Want more content – Support […]
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The War on Terror with Major Danny Sjursen
Major Danny Sjursen comes on the show to talk about errors in U.S foreign policy in the Greater Middle East. Major Danny Sjursen is a US Army strategist and former history instructor at West Point. He served tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan. He writes regularly for tomdispatch.com and he’s the author of Ghostriders of […]
World War I was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. However, even though the war claimed sixteen million lives, the subject is barely given attention in your average history class. In today’s episode, we discuss the complexity of WWI and the carnage of modern warfare. #31 Support Bro History – https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
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Why the AK-47 is the most Popular Gun in the World
Even after seven decades, the AK-47 and remains the most popular and widely used assault rifles in the world because of their reliability and low production cost. They are available in pretty much every geographic region. They are so easy to handle that even a child can use it if they can handle the recoil. […]
Bro History delivers an unapologetic and humorous take on history, geopolitics, and international news. Every week you will receive multiple hours of foreign policy & history-themed content that is thought-provoking, politically incorrect and educational. We cover subjects relating to the Middle East, Middle East History, U.S Foreign Policy, Military Technology and much more. We discuss […]
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The F35 – The Most Expensive Military Project Ever
Ep, 27: The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the most expensive military project in the history of the United States. However, the error-ridden Fifth-generation fighter has been the subject of much debate. Despite the criticism, the F-35 still seems to be in demand.
