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A podcast dedicated to discussing all things foreign affairs and military conflict and the histories thereof. Join me as I present today’s headlines and give you the “so what” that comes from decades of military intelligence and law enforcement investigative experience. We will even have interviews with military leaders, historians, and educators along the way. If you want more than the evening news, but less than a college course, you’ve come to the right podcast. Be sure to visit our website at https://headlinesandhistory.com, email at jonmolik@headlinesandhistory, and find us on YouTube at @headlinesandhistory. Enjoy!
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week Ryan McBeth joins us for a conversation spanning a wide range of topics that include Iraq, military weapons, American history, Ukraine, drone warfare, and his employer, AeroMedLab. Ryan is an expert in C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), military weapons (from today and yesterday), cyber targeting, and disinformation. Join Ryan and I for a lighthearted conversation about serious topics, this week, on Headlines and History.
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Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com
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Citation(s):
Ryan McBeth. https://www.ryanmcbeth.com/
AeroMedLab: https://www.aeromedlab.com/
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**I do not speak of the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.**
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week I ask you to join me for a quasi-rant. Over the past few weeks we've seen multiple attacks by Israel and Iran against each other, and as you might imagine, online prognosticators and analysts abound. What I've noticed is a lack of understanding about, or acceptance of, the diplomatic angles of these military engagements. As Carl von Clausewitz said many years ago, war is a tool used by nation-states to further political desires. In other words, diplomacy and strategic goals always provide the foundations of military conflict, not the other way around. So this week let's address the diplomatic concerns surrounding Israel and Iran and why the military attacks end up the way they do.
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Citation(s):
Mark Galeotti. https://inmoscowsshadows.wordpress.com/about/
Ryan McBeth. https://www.ryanmcbeth.com/
Carl von Clausewitz. On War. https://www.amazon.com/War-Indexed-Carl-von-Clausewitz/dp/0691018545
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**I do not speak of the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.**
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we take a step back and answer a basic question: What is the Intelligence Community? This podcast covers foreign affairs and military conflict, but my experience in the intelligence field often leads to my discussing intelligence-related matters. Therefore, it makes sense that I explain what that is so all listeners can be on the same page. So, I'll discuss such topics like what the differences are between the CIA and NGA. What is military intelligence and how does it relate to the bigger picture. And how the government works within its constitutional duties while also keeping Americans safe. Join me as I answer questions like these, and more, on this week's episode of Headlines and History.
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Citation: www.dni.org
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**I do not speak of the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.**
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
In this latest episode of Headlines and History we have finally arrived at the collaboration event of the Battle of Saratoga. Join me, Jon Molik of Headlines and History, and Rob Bradley from Dark History, as we banter on about many aspects of the battle. We discuss tactics, operations, leaders, and effects. Find out how the battle was really two in one, how a traitor led America to victory, and why this plot of land in upstate New York became the place upon which the revolution's turning point played out. Enjoy!
Visit Dark History Podcast! to listen to Rob's great show!
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**I do not speak of the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.**
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we discuss the most popular topic in the foreign affairs space: Hezbollah. The Islamic Republic of Iran's original proxy, once a major force in the region, has been dealt numerous blows by Israel over the past few weeks in what some consider the most audacious and effective intelligence operations in history. Multiple leaders, to include Hassan Nasrallah, are dead and the organization is reeling. Join me today as we discuss the organization's history, its purpose, and what it might become, if anything, in the future.
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Citation: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/26/1201730546/a-history-of-hezbollah-throwback
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**I do not speak of the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.**
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
In this latest episode of Headlines and History we have a pointed conversation with Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Fellow Alex Winkler. Alex, a native Venezuelan, is an expert on her home country's politics and staunch supporter of democracy. We address a range of topics that include the ills of socialism, the dictatorships of Hugo Chavez and Nicholas Maduro, and how the United States could do more to protect the everyday Venezuelan. Be sure to visit https://www.csis.org/people/alexandra-winkler to see all of Alex's work. Enjoy!
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Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike own September 27, 2024. Join me to discuss what this means for the region, how Iran will respond, who will replace him, and if Israel has completed its mission on this H&H Extra! episode of Headlines and History.
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Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
In this latest episode of Headlines and History we explore the history of Venezuela through three of its more influential leaders: Simón Bolívar, Hugo Chávez, and Nicolás Maduro. This we are doing in preparation for next week's show when I sit down with Alexandra Winkler, a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) fellow to discuss the current state of Venezuela. We will begin with how and why Simón Bolívar came to create an independent Venezuela, followed by how Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, through socialist principles and egomania, ruined it. Enjoy!
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Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
In this latest episode of Headlines and History we discuss what might be the greatest intelligence operation in history: Israel's decision to detonate thousands of pagers worn by Hezbollah members in Lebanon. While Israel has not claimed responsibility, so we don't know for sure, it seems most likely Israel is responsible given they are the only regional entity to have the capability and motive. How did they do it? And why? Is this part of a larger operation to come? Was it an accident? We discuss these questions and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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**I do not speak of the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.**
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
In this latest episode of Headlines and History we discuss Linda Sun and her time in New York State government working for two governors and the Chinese Communist Party. She was indicted this week by the Eastern District of New York for working to influence New York politics in a way that supported the People's Republic of China and hurt Taiwan. As we discuss, I wouldn't call her a spy per se, but she worked for an adversary nonetheless, and will likely be found guilty of her alleged crimes. Also is there a historical example that mirrors Sun's behavior...from a friend no less? We find out, on this week's episode, of Headlines and History. Enjoy!
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Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com
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I am a military intelligence officer, former organized crime investigator, and history nut blending the worlds of today's foreign affairs and military news and history. Join me as we discuss these crucial issues and their historical backgrounds. Enjoy!