Best Undeclared War Podcasts (2025)

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Standing Army, Sitting President: The Posse Comitatus Act and the Domestic Deployment of the Military 42:44

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6d ago42:44

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In this new episode, I talk about America's long history of resenting domestic policing by the military especially when the military is used against citizen protesters, from the Boston Massacre to the Gilded Age. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the sh…

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Cracked and Packed: A History of Gerrymandering 41:46

20d ago41:46

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After Texas's recent mid-decade partisan redistricting, representing a blatant power grab for the Republican Party undertaken at Trump's behest, I search for precedents and historical parallels and examine the history of gerrymandering in the US. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Back Door to War: A History of Undeclared and Unauthorized US Warfare 1:02:22

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Last month, when the Trump regime allied with Israel in their Twelve-Day War and bombed Iran, there was much scrutiny of presidential war powers. In this episode, I look at the evolution of undeclared wars and military authorizations throughout US history, specifically examining the conspiracy claims about two preludes to war: Pearl Harbor and the …

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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES 8:32

1M ago8:32

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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crim…

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A New Reassessment: Realism on Israel-Palestine 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

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To conclude my series on the Israel-Palestine conflict, I look at Jewish presence in the Levant going all the way back to the Iron Age, the events leading to the founding of the modern State of Israel, its unique economic and military relationship with the US, and its long asymmetrical conflict with Palestinians. Please consider donating to help br…

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Project Esther and the Weaponization of Anti-Semitism 53:09

2M ago53:09

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In this first part of a two-part series on the Israel-Palestine conflict, I start by looking at the Heritage Foundation's campaign to characterize any criticism of Israel or advocacy for Palestinians as anti-Semitism and to exploit that as a cudgel against free speech, academic freedom, and Progressives generally. Get 3 months of premium wireless s…

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Town and Gown: Academic Freedom in Crisis 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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In this episode, I discuss the Trump administration's war on higher education and place it within the context of the history of academic freedom and previous assaults on it. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, perfect for gifts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pledge support …

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License to Discriminate: LGBTQ Rights, Religious Exemption, and the Misreading of the Bible 50:32

3M ago50:32

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Here at the end of Pride, I want to discuss the long, bigoted history and false scriptural basis of religious opposition to LGBTQ rights, and the effort of the religious right to seek an exemption to anti-discrimination laws so that they can persecute gay and trans people. UPDATE: since the production of this episode, the Supreme Court ruled in fav…

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Episode 10: Why The '90s Matter 30:48

3M ago30:48

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The 1990s were a pivotal decade for the United States and the world. This season on None Of The Above, we rewinded to the ‘90s to cover the breakup of the Soviet Union, America’s unipolar moment, and the rise of China. We explored civil war in Afghanistan, the spread of nuclear weapons, South Africa’s transition to democracy, and much more. The ‘90…

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Scapegoated! A History of American Nativism 50:33

3M ago50:33

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As Trump ramps up his immigration raids in California and brings the armed forces to bear against peaceful citizen protesters, I want to talk more about the long, racist history behind similar immigration crackdowns in the US. I encourage you to visit ⁠5calls.org⁠ and find their page to help you ⁠Protest the Unlawful Deportation of Venezuelan Immig…

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Episode 9: A Military Without Rival 39:12

4M ago39:12

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The military and the very idea of national security changed a lot in the 1990s. Politicians promised a new period of peace and prosperity after the Cold War, but the military would not draw down from the international arena. On the contrary, the United States turned to policing the world, and the military carried out new types of missions meant to …

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Inalienable: Alien Enemies, the Great Writ, and Trump's Constitutional Crisis 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

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In this episode, I discuss the history of the controversial wartime power that Trump has invoked to justify his mass deportations and the importance of the inalienable rights of due process and habeas corpus, granted by the constitution to all persons, that he is seeking to strip away. UPDATE: a few weeks after the production of this episode, the S…

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Episode 8: The Cost of Humanitarian Intervention 43:12

4M ago43:12

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When the Cold War ended, many imagined a more peaceful world. Yet the 1990s were marked by humanitarian crises in Somalia, Rwanda, and former Yugoslavia. Images of mass atrocities and genocide reached wide audiences on newly available 24/7 TV news channels, as humanitarians increasingly advocated for military intervention. The United States under B…

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Gaslighter! Trump's Historical Distortions 45:13

4M ago45:13

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In this episode, in response to Trump's order supposedly "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," I look at the many ways he and his handlers/enablers distort and whitewash history and "sanewash" his administration. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠the show merch⁠⁠, …

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Episode 7: America's China Gamble 41:25

5M ago41:25

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China’s violent Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 marked a turning point in US-China relations. After two decades of slowly but steadily nurturing friendly relations, the United States would choose to develop economic ties without insisting on democratic reforms. The prevailing hope was that China’s economic growth would inevitably lead to politic…

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Tariff Men: A History of the US in Tariff Controversies 48:18

5M ago48:18

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In this episode, I tell the history of the US through the history of controversial tariff policies, and I examine speculation about the motivations behind Trump's disastrous tariff hikes. For an easy and effective way to make a political impact, visit ⁠5calls.org⁠ and make your voice heard. Specifically, see the site's guidance for ⁠demanding Congr…

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Sudan and the Limits of Western Peacebuilding (from the archive) 26:33

5M ago26:33

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Sudan’s civil war recently entered its third year. It has claimed the lives of around 150,000 people and displaced around 13 million. In this archival episode, we revisit the outbreak of violence that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Army, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces, led by…

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Darkness Came: the Myths of Easter and Good Friday 53:50

5M ago53:50

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From claims about the pagan origins of Easter traditions to biblical literalists asserting that the miraculous darkness at the crucifixion is historically provable, I explode all kinds of myths in this holiday special. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Blindness Check out the show merch, perfect for gi…

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Episode 6: How Apartheid Ended in South Africa 40:05

6M ago40:05

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In the 1990s, South Africa ended apartheid, a brutal system of racial segregation, and became a democracy. During the Cold War, the United States supported South Africa’s apartheid government because it was anti-communist. But American civil rights activists pushed Washington to reassess its support – which it did as the Cold War wound down. Nelson…

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The Legend of Joan, Popess of Rome 43:21

6M ago43:21

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Throughout the Middle Ages and the Reformation, a story was told of the first female Pope, who had hidden her sex and been elevated to the highest position within the Church by accident. The story of Pope Joan is a total myth, but even today it serves as a useful lesson to illustrate the historical roots of the sexism and misogyny that still keeps …

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Episode 5: Why the Israel-Palestine Peace Process Failed 45:19

6M ago45:19

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The 1990s witnessed a turning point in one of the world’s most intractable disputes. After four decades of conflict, the 1991 Madrid Conference opened the door for peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. A flurry of negotiations and agreements followed. The Camp David Summit in 2000 was the Clinton administration’s last-ditch attempt to prod…

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Empress Elagabalus 57:32

6M ago57:32

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In the face of trans erasure and genocide, this episode affirms the existence of transgender people throughout history, focusing on the trans empress of the Roman Empire, long misgendered and called Elagabalus, though that was not her name. For an easy and effective way to make a political impact, visit 5calls.org and make your voice heard. Specifi…

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Episode 4: Fewer Nukes, More Danger 38:29

7M ago38:29

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Nightmares of mushroom clouds and fears of mutually assured destruction plagued many during the Cold War. But by the early 1990s, both the United States and Russia promised a world with fewer nuclear weapons. Together, they agreed to dismantle 80% of their strategic nuclear warheads. Meanwhile, other countries such as North Korea and Pakistan saw v…

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The Erasure of Aspasia 58:39

7M ago58:39

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An examination of Aspasia, a woman of ancient Athens who was universally agreed to have been extremely influential in politics and philosophy, depicted as both a harlot and a sage. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Blindness Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge support on Patreon to get …

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Episode 3: The CIA, Afghanistan, and the Road to 9/11 46:17

7M ago46:17

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This is the story of how a CIA covert action program inadvertently created the conditions for the Taliban to seize control and provide safe haven for Osama bin Laden. Following a Cold War proxy battle between the Soviet Union and the United States, al Qaeda gained strength throughout the 1990s, leading to the deadliest attack on American soil on Se…

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The Lincoln Legends - Part Four: Smoke and Fire 52:37

7M ago52:37

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In the 4th and final part of my series on the legends surrounding Lincoln and his assassination, I look at the false urban legend that John Wilkes Booth was not actually killed but rather escaped justice. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Blindness Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge su…

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Episode 2: How Democracy Failed in Russia 45:24

7M ago45:24

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America was on top of the world in the 1990s as its erstwhile rival, Russia, was struggling to find its footing. President Boris Yelstin's liberal reforms were soon dashed by economic crises and infighting among Russian elites. US policymakers also contributed to this tragedy, which would lead to Vladimir Putin's rise by the end of the decade. In t…

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The Lincoln Legends - Part Three: Puppet Masters and Masterminds 54:58

8M ago54:58

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In the 3rd part of my series on the legends surrounding Lincoln, I further examine conspiracy theories suggesting the plot to assassinate was much larger, involving some of the favorite culprits of conspiracists: the government, the Catholic Church, the Freemasons, and Jews. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobi…

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Episode 1: Dawn of Unipolarity 42:32

8M ago42:32

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The 1990s were a decade of transformation and optimism. Teenagers were listening to grunge rock and hip hop on their walkmans. Flannels and jean jackets became staples of ‘90s fashion. And seemingly without warning, the Cold War was over, the Soviet Union had dissolved, and the United States emerged as the sole superpower. Today’s world seems more …

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The Lincoln Legends - Part Two: A Conspiracy, Simple or Grand 54:34

8M ago54:34

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In the second part of the series, we look at the plot to assassinate Lincoln, and the claims that it was a much larger conspiracy than history suggests. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Blindness Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusi…

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The Lincoln Legends - Part One: Larger Than Life 46:45

9M ago46:45

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In the 2025 season premiere, I kick off a series about the myths and conspiracy theories surrounding Abraham Lincoln's assassination with a look at the misconceptions and legends that surround this much mythologized figure. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Blindness Check out the show merch, perfect f…

Undeclared War Podcasts

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Historical Blindness

Nathaniel Lloyd

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Undeclared War!

Undeclared War

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None Of The Above

Institute for Global Affairs

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Standing Army, Sitting President: The Posse Comitatus Act and the Domestic Deployment of the Military 42:44

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Cracked and Packed: A History of Gerrymandering 41:46

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Back Door to War: A History of Undeclared and Unauthorized US Warfare 1:02:22

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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES 8:32

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A New Reassessment: Realism on Israel-Palestine 1:00:25

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Project Esther and the Weaponization of Anti-Semitism 53:09

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Town and Gown: Academic Freedom in Crisis 1:03:52

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License to Discriminate: LGBTQ Rights, Religious Exemption, and the Misreading of the Bible 50:32

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Episode 10: Why The '90s Matter 30:48

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Scapegoated! A History of American Nativism 50:33

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Episode 9: A Military Without Rival 39:12

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Inalienable: Alien Enemies, the Great Writ, and Trump's Constitutional Crisis 1:04:29

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Episode 8: The Cost of Humanitarian Intervention 43:12

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Gaslighter! Trump's Historical Distortions 45:13

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Episode 7: America's China Gamble 41:25

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Tariff Men: A History of the US in Tariff Controversies 48:18

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Sudan and the Limits of Western Peacebuilding (from the archive) 26:33

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Darkness Came: the Myths of Easter and Good Friday 53:50

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Episode 6: How Apartheid Ended in South Africa 40:05

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The Legend of Joan, Popess of Rome 43:21

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Episode 5: Why the Israel-Palestine Peace Process Failed 45:19

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Empress Elagabalus 57:32

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Episode 4: Fewer Nukes, More Danger 38:29

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The Erasure of Aspasia 58:39

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Episode 3: The CIA, Afghanistan, and the Road to 9/11 46:17

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The Lincoln Legends - Part Four: Smoke and Fire 52:37

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Episode 2: How Democracy Failed in Russia 45:24

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The Lincoln Legends - Part Three: Puppet Masters and Masterminds 54:58

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Episode 1: Dawn of Unipolarity 42:32

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The Lincoln Legends - Part Two: A Conspiracy, Simple or Grand 54:34

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The Lincoln Legends - Part One: Larger Than Life 46:45