Topic: Alexander The Great

The logistical difficulty of a direct war with Iran is discussed, noting that the country is a natural fortress surrounded by mountains. Jones cites Alexander the Great as the last leader to successfully conquer the region. He expresses concern over Trump potentially breaking campaign promises by entertaining the idea of U.S.-led regime change in Tehran.

Donald Trump is characterized as a "peace president" who is angry at Israel for attempting to violate the ceasefire. Stone argues that the Iranian leadership is uniquely dangerous because they "want to die as long as they can kill us." However, Jones reiterates that war games show any attempt at regime change in the mountainous region of Iran would lead to disaster.

Guest Jeremy Ryan Slate, an expert in early Roman Empire propaganda, discusses the origins of ruler worship. He explains how Augustus used the legacy of Alexander the Great to establish a divine lineage for himself after the Battle of Actium. The conversation explores how power is maintained through the psychological manipulation of the masses and the creation of a "Son of God" persona for leaders.

Gerald Celente reviews the historical failures of empires in Afghanistan, from Alexander the Great to the British and Russians. He labels Dick Cheney a war criminal for lying about Iraqi WMDs to benefit companies like Halliburton. Celente concludes that the modern judicial system is filled with "political hacks" who protect the elite while punishing truth-tellers.

Historical tyrants in Greece are credited with creating the first public libraries, parks, and baths, which the aristocracy viewed as a sin against their control. The segment contrasts this with the views of Plato, who allegedly believed the general public should be kept at low numbers. It is argued that modern globalists view the public as obsolete due to the rise of AI and robotics, leading to a renewed push for depopulation.

A caller suggests using the legend of the Gordian Knot as a metaphor for dismantling the corporate system through antitrust and RICO laws. The host compares the Maui utility's negligence to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, where BP allegedly ignored safety warnings for profit. The discussion focuses on the need to break up mega-corporations that have infiltrated government agencies.