In this provocative challenge to United States policy and strategy, former Professor of Strategy & Policy at the US Naval War College, and author or editor of eleven books, Dr. Donald Stoker argues that America endures endless wars because its leaders no longer know how to think about war in strategic terms and he reveals how ideas on limited war a…

In this episode Craig and Kevin interview Christi Finnell who does real estate specifically for aging adults. She is able to help with any real estate transaction, but she has spent time getting certified and leaning into the area of real estate that deal directly with an older population of adults that may be selling their home and moving into a r…

In Disruption: The Global Economic Shocks of the 1970s and the End of the Cold War (Cornell University Press, 2024), Dr. Michael De Groot argues that the global economic upheaval of the 1970s was decisive in ending the Cold War. Both the West and the Soviet bloc struggled with the slowdown of economic growth; chaos in the international monetary sys…

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In this deep and incisive study, General David Petraeus, who commanded the US-led coalitions in both Iraq, during the Surge, and Afghanistan and former CIA director, and the prize-winning historian Andrew Roberts, explore over 70 years of conflict, drawing significant lessons and insights from their fresh analysis of the past. Drawing on their diff…

The Middle East remains one of the world’s most complicated, thorny—and, uncharitably, unstable—parts of the world, as countless headlines make clear. Internal strife, regional competition and external interventions have been the region’s history for the past several decades. Robert Kaplan—author, foreign policy thinker, longtime writer on internat…

From Afghanistan to Angola, Indonesia to Iran, and Colombia to Congo, violent reactions erupt, states collapse, and militaries relentlessly pursue operations doomed to fail. And yet, no useful theory exists to explain this common tragedy. All over the world, people and states clash violently outside their established political systems, as unfulfill…

Desantis Revokes Squatter’s Rights, John Stewart’s Real Estate Scandal, and HGTV is Ruining America In this episode Craig and Kevin talk about three viral videos that you need to see. Desantis makes huge headlines as he is revoking rights of squatters (which we will take full credit for), and Trump is getting accused by John Stewart of a real estat…

Introduction: In this episode, join us as we dive into the exciting world of home improvement at the Cyfair Home and Outdoor Living Show. From innovative products to insightful vendor interactions, we discuss our firsthand experience exploring various offerings for sprucing up your home. Key Highlights: We take you on a virtual tour of the show, hi…

Since its founding in 1995, the FSB, Russia's Federal Security Service, has regained the majority of the domestic security functions of the Soviet-era KGB. Under Vladimir Putin, who served as FSB director just before becoming president, the agency has grown to be one of the most powerful and favored organizations in Russia. The FSB not only conduct…

Global adoption of the Internet has exploded, yet we are only beginning to understand the Internet's profound political consequences. Authoritarian states are digitally catching up with their democratic counterparts, and both are showing a growing interest in the use of cyber controls--online censorship and surveillance technologies--that allow gov…

The Show About Animals and Stuff In this episode Craig and Kevin talk about some pretty hilarious animal stories that have happened, and one sad one. A lot has happened in the past week that we needed to talk about so we spent some time catching up. Ya’ll, we have a lot in the tank, so make sure you are subscribed on podcast as well as Facebook and…

The 2024 Montgomery Home & Garden Show in Conroe, Texas, where we dive into the latest home improvement ideas and outdoor living solutions. Please visit our website for more information: https://www.homeownersshow.com/ Discover innovative remodelling trends, from deck and pergola designs to home spas and lap pools. Learn about essential services li…

Power Structures in International Politics (Low 8, 2023) presents an original perspective on the dynamics underlying world events, approaching international relations through the lens of computational science. It explains how states accumulate political power and how this competition leads to resource conflict, coalition building, imperialism, the …

Ryobi Swift Clean Review and Other News In this episode Craig and Kevin review the Ryobi Swift Clean, a new handheld furniture and carpet shampooer. Compact and lightweight, this shampooer will go places your typical carpet shampooer will not. It’s packed with features and can get the job done. We also discuss recent news with mortgage interest rat…

An award-winning defense expert tells the story of today’s great power rivalry―the struggle to control artificial intelligence. A new industrial revolution has begun. Like mechanization or electricity before it, artificial intelligence will touch every aspect of our lives―and cause profound disruptions in the balance of global power, especially amo…

For all the talk of China being a peaceful country with no aggressive intentions, it has behaved like most other rising powers – spending lots of money on its military. But what do we know of how that military is used? James A. Siebens is the editor of China’s Use of Armed Coercion: To Win Without Fighting (Routledge, 2023). Listen to him in conver…

EP 277 Show Notes LIve Event with The Net Part 2 Guests: Corey Reaves - Reaves Realty Cassi Taylor - Taylor’d to you Solutions Sensei Alex - Alpha Martial Arts Adrian Rojas - In Home Floors Christi Finnel - Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Jojo Trumbly - Affordable Air Repair / The Net Michael Ward - EXP Realty in Houston MaryAnn Adams - Memory Making…

Why do states engage in secret statecraft and covert action? How different are these secret and covert state activities in real world settings compared to their popular culture representations? And what effect do they have on democracy both globally and in individual states? Join Rory Cormac as he talks to Petra Alderman about his book How to Stage…

Welcome to Episode 276 of the "Homeowner Show" with your hosts, Kevin Hackett and Craig Williams. Between a quick recap of the latest Super Bowl and music scene banter, this episode travels a unique path as it dives into an exceptional adventure—a wild pig hunting trip. Listen as Kevin marvels at Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl performance, while Craig…

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization regularly appears in newspapers and political science scholarship. Surprisingly, historians have yet to devote the attention that the organization’s history merits. Timothy A. Sayle, an Assistant Professor of history at the University of Toronto, attempts to correct this. His fascinating new book, Enduring All…

What makes a person want to become a terrorist? Who becomes involved in terrorism, and why? In what ways does participating in violent extremism change someone? And how can people become deradicalized? John Horgan―one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of terrorism―takes readers on a globe-spanning journey into the terrorist mindset. …

Florence Mok's book Covert Colonialism: Governance, Surveillance and Political Culture in British Hong Kong, c.1966-97 (Manchester UP, 2023) is timely and exciting for those who are interested in colonial governance and autonomy of the colonial polity. This is a long-ignored area in which colonial historians have made major interventions. Moving aw…

This episode, which is co-hosted with Tandee Wang, features a conversation with Dr. Wendy Cheng, author of Island X: Taiwanese Student Migrants, Campus Spies, and Cold War Activism. Published in November 2023 by the University of Washington Press, Island X delves into the compelling political lives of Taiwanese migrants who came to the United State…

In this enlightening episode of our homeowner show, join our host, Craig Williams, as he navigates the implications of Texas' recent massive freeze on local homes and businesses. Full of crucial tips and expert opinions on handling home repairs, this episode is a must for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners looking for professional repair assistance. Cr…

War is often thought of mainly the concern of professional soldiers and maybe politicians as well. However, philosophers and theorists of varying types have addressed the issue of war in its many aspects. This is because war has numerous political, ethical, philosophical, and even legal elements. When is the right time to go to war? What is a legit…

Naval forces exist to control the seas and project power, often through the use of violence. This does not, however, include everything they have done or can do. Navies have always spent much of their time and resources engaged in operations that fall outside the traditional definitions of sea power. These activities have at times contributed far m…

The on-going war in Ukraine continues to highlight the distinct differences between how Russia operates large-scale military operations from the usual manner NATO military forces often engage themselves. What accounts for the Russian way of war? A common term used to describe Russian military strategy in the 21st century is "hybrid warfare" that se…

Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West (Simon & Schuster, 2024) is the history of the secret war that Russia and the West have been waging for a century. Espionage, sabotage, and subversion were the Kremlin's means to equalize the imbalance of resources between the East and West before, during, and after the Cold War. There was noth…

Throughout much of the 21st century thus far, the common argument among military pundits was that war has or will soon be radically changed in manners that exist beyond imagination. The main catalyst for such extraordinary changes would be new advancements in technology and weaponry. With the on-going war in Ukraine, one fundamental surprise that h…