Natalie Brunell sits down with Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor to break down the "12 Day War" with Iran and the latest developments from the conflict in the Middle East. Col. Macgregor offers his expert analysis on escalating tensions, potential U.S. involvement, the risks of a broader regional conflict, and what these events could mean for global stability. Don’t miss this deep dive into Middle East geopolitics, military strategy, and the possible economic consequences.
Col. Macgregor is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, military strategist, and author known for his outspoken views on U.S. foreign policy, national defense, and military reform. A former senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense, Col. Macgregor has decades of experience in armored warfare, strategy, and geopolitics.
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*IN THIS COIN STORIES EPISODE*
00:00 Iran-Israel Conflict: What’s Really Happening?
7:23 Bitwise
7:53 Is There a Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel?
12:30 Iran Then vs. Now: 1979 Revolution to Today
18:08 Does Iran Have Nuclear Weapons?
21:36 Casa Business
22:06 Bitkey
22:26 The Bitcoin Way
22:49 Coinkite
23:03 Speed.app
23:20 How Powerful Is Tehran Right Now?
26:28 Deindustrialization of America: What Went Wrong?
33:04 U.S. Economy Update: Decline or Recovery?
37:40 Can Bitcoin Fix the Global Financial Crisis?
41:58 Is the U.S. in a Silent Depression?
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Producer: Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/
Editor: Silas Foley
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