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March 11, 2026

Iran Turns to Oil Disruption Strategy as War Enters Second Week

As the war between the United States and Iran enters its second week, Tehran appears to be relying on a familiar geopolitical lever: global energy markets. After suffering heavy military losses from joint U.S. and Israeli strikes, the Islamic Republic is increasingly focused on disrupting oil flows through the Persian …

March 11, 2026

“The Science of Freedom” w/ Mark Changizi

“Brian O’Shea sits down with cognitive scientist Mark Changizi to explore the science of freedom, how perception shapes our understanding of truth, the rise of antisemitism in modern discourse, the role of social media in challenging totalitarian systems, and what the COVID era revealed about misinformation, culture, and the social …

March 11, 2026

“Are We in a Trauma Drama?” w/ James Howard Kunstler

“Essayist James Howard Kunstler makes the case that the recent outpouring of what he calls “poison” into our cultural stream — material ranging from the horrors implied in Epstein Files coverage to lurid stories coming out of Hollywood and the craze to “transition” children — is part of a theater …

March 10, 2026

“The FBI’s Decade-Long Investigation of Trump”

New disclosures and ongoing reviews inside the FBI are shedding light on a decade-long series of counterintelligence investigations targeting Donald Trump, his campaign associates, and numerous figures within his political orbit. According to interviews and documents reviewed by journalists and congressional investigators, at least four major FBI operations examined Trump …

March 10, 2026

From Recommendation to Disclosure: What Informed Consent Requires in Population – Level Vaccine Recommendations

I applaud the recent 2026 efforts to update the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s childhood immunization recommendations, particularly the stated emphasis on informed consent and empowering the public:  “Increased emphasis on personalized medicine would improve informed consent and the doctor patient relationship, leading to a better educated and …

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