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 Ameri ...
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Post-election 2024 breakdown w/ Matthew Hoh - Ep 164
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Jovanni is joined by a long-time friend of the podcast, Matthew Hoh, former Marine Corps captain, anti-war activist, and associate director of the Eisenhower Media Network to discuss the outcome of the 2024 election, the Biden administration’s foreign policy horror show in Ukraine and Gaza, the power and challenges of third-party politics, and a lo…
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A Year of Resistance: Examining the Palestinian Struggle with Dr. Sara Masoud - Ep 163
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Henri and Jovanni mark the first anniversary of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood and the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians with Dr. Sara Masoud, an organizer with San Antonio Justice for Palestine and Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio. We cover the broader implications for Palestinian-Israeli relations, Israel's extreme measures, inte…
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Fortress Redux - The Sacking of Fallujah w/ Ross Caputi and Scott Spaulding – Ep 125
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I picked a great classic FOH episode to share with you all, especially with the ongoing Israeli sieges in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. Ross Caputi and Scott Spaulding join us to discuss The Sacking of Fallujah, both the event and the book which Ross co-wrote.; Fallujah is seen by the American empire as a great victory over the burgeoning Sunni…
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Examining Venezuela's Electoral Integrity, Sanctions, and U.S. Interventionism w/ Dr. Bahman Azad - Ep 162
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Jovanni and Monisha are joined by Dr. Bahman Azad, President of the United States Peace Council, who shares his experiences as an international election observer in Venezuela. They explore the complexities of Venezuela's electoral system, the effects of U.S. sanctions, and U.S. interventionism, comparing the situation in Venezuela to those in Nicar…
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Responsibility to Protect (R2P) & the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza w/ Nina Ng - Ep 161
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Jovanni and Mike discuss the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine and its controversial principles with guest Nina Ng, an aid worker from Gaza. The conversation explores historical interventions under R2P, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and inconsistencies in international responses to conflicts. Nina shares her experiences conducting…
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The hard truth of being a journalist covering Palestine w/ Xelena González - Ep 160
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Jovanni hosts journalist and author Xelena González, to discuss her experiences in Palestine, performing anti-war plays and meeting Palestinian-American diaspora folks in San Antonio, and the personal backlash she’s received as a journalist covering the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Xelena González is a journalist graduating from Northwestern Unive…
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VA prizatization update w/ Suzanne Gordon and Jasper Craven - Ep 159
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Suzanne Gordon and Jasper Craven from the Veterans Health Care Policy Institute join Henri to discuss critical issues surrounding VA policy, particularly privatization. The discussion highlights the staffing shortages in the VA, the implications of the Veterans Choice and Accountability Act, and the complications arising from Project 2025, includin…
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Understanding Zionism and anti-Zionism w/ Lia Tarachansky - Ep 158
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Jovanni is joined by Lia Tarachansky, an Israeli-Canadian journalist and filmmaker. Lia shares her journey from being born in Soviet Ukraine to her family's move to Israel and later to Canada, her career in journalism, and her engagement in Palestinian solidarity work. The discussion delves into the complex layers of the Israel-Palestine conflict, …
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The real cost of empire - Ep 157
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Jovonni and “Mia” discuss how America's focus on global dominance affects its citizens. “Mia” shares her struggles with the U.S. healthcare system after a lung cancer diagnosis. The discussion highlights various crises like infrastructure, healthcare, and housing, exacerbated by political neglect and resource allocation for overseas conflicts, incl…
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From textbooks to handcuffs: Campus resistance for Gaza up close - Ep 156
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Jovanni and Shiloh are joined by Levi and Rogue to discuss their roles at campus protests in Michigan and the larger student-led protests across the US in the now 268-day-long siege on Gaza. The discussion covers the parallels of student-led protests reminiscent of the Vietnam War era, their demands for divestment from Israeli apartheid, increased …
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A Revolutionary Act of Protest: Aaron Bushnell and the American empire – Ep 155
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Jovanni and Keagan join About Face folks Jack Tucker, Rachell Tucker, and Ramon Mejia to discuss the self-immolation of Aaron Bushnell, the historical context of self-immolation as a form of protest, and the mainstream media’s pathological reaction to it. Main website: https://www.fortressonahill.com Let me guess. You’re enjoying the show so much, …
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Shitcanning the media narrative on Ukraine w/ Olesya Orlenko – Ep 154
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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 the 2014 coup in Ukraine, the role of Western media in shaping narratives, and the views from both Russian and Ukrainian sides. Olesya Orle…
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The propaganda power of “Saving Private Ryan” w/ Tom Secker – Ep 153
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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 honest as Steven Spielberg would like it to be, as well as Spielberg’s tendency to sanitize and simplify so much of the combat. We cover the actual history of that sect…
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DPRK says no to reunification w/ KJ Noh – Ep 152
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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 tensions involving Pyongyang, Seoul, and Washington, and the impact of international geopolitics on North Korea’s future. They also weigh in on the recent International …
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Revolutionary Optimism amid Global Crises – 2023 Year In Review / 2024 predictions – Ep 151
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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 Palestine as the year ends, and understanding how to pursue and maintain revolutionary optimism in a pessimistic world are all touched on. Thank you to everyone who h…
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Col. Ann Wright on Gaza and the UN – Ep 150
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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 discuss the lack of interest for diplomacy, the detrimental effects of transferring weapons into conflict areas, and Ann’s recent appearance at the UN, stressing the toll o…
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Troublemakers, The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq w/ Stephen Russell – Ep 149
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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 Iraq in 2006 during the Surge with Bravo Company, 112th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, where Stephen details the huge losses his unit suffered. They discuss the …
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Anti-war stats, military hierarchy, and masculinity – Ep 148
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Keagan and Jovanni have a awesome short discussion on a few very pertinent topics, including some stats on anti-war veteran participation, understanding military hierarchy through Army combat arms, and a bit on military and veteran ideas of masculinity and conformity. Main website: https://www.fortressonahill.com Let me guess. You’re enjoying the s…
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Rural care and the VHA w/ Suzanne Gordon – Ep 147
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Henri is joined by Suzanne Gordon from the Health Care Policy Institute to delve into issues concerning the privatization of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the future of healthcare in rural areas. Suzanne warns against the slow dismantling of the VA system due to privatization and outsourcing to the private sector, and how it disproportio…
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Judith Norman on the Gaza offensive – Ep 146
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Judith Norman joins Jovanni and Monisha to discuss her work and experience with Palestinian liberation movements and the current situation there on the ground. Judith Norman has been engaged with community organizing for 20 years. She has worked with movements for economic justice, anti-militarization, educational justice, decarceration, and the li…
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Trans rights in the U.S. military – Ep 145
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The lack of basic rights for trans folks within the military, despite its perennial place as a political football, deeply affects those it marginalizes. The military wants to “queerwash” its […]Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast által
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Palestine resists, Israel reacts w/ Moureen Kaki – Ep 144
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Jovanni talks with Moureen Kaki, a Palestinian organizer, discussing the recent horrific violence in Gaza. Moureen was born in the United States and has been active in the Palestinian Solidarity […]Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast által
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Headlines: GITMO, Nagorno Karbakh, National strikes – Ep 143
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It’s headline time!!! We discuss the UN Special Rapporteur’s report on torture regarding the prison and torture site at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a bit on the recent fighting and refugee […]Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast által
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War in Ukraine: Making Sense of A Senseless Conflict w/ Medea Benjamin – Ep 142
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Henri and Jovanni discuss the conflict in Ukraine with Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink and co-author of War in Ukraine: Making Sense of A Senseless Conflict w/ Medea Benjamin. […]Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast által
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Ukraine updates – Ep 140
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Kyle Anzelone from Antiwar.com and The Libertarian Institute joins Henri, Jovanni, and Keagan to discuss a host of recent Ukraine headlines and updates, including the status of Ukraine’s spring counteroffensive, […]Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast által
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