As Israel. amasses 300,000 troops as it readies a ground invasion on Gaza, president Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office on his return from his shuttle diplomacy to the region.  We'll go inside the war room as President Biden urges Israeli leaders to de-escalate tensions. Through Rick Petree's grounded analysis, we'll examine the complex dynamics shaping relations between the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia. We'll consider the risks of a potential ground invasion and its impact on oil prices and the US economy. With clarity, we'll explore the challenging road forward, including whether hostage negotiations could prevent further bloodshed.

Petree will share his perspective on dealings between Trump and foreign powers. We'll discuss whether Biden's diplomatic experience can reestablish America's leadership role in the Middle East and beyond. Petree offers a hopeful vision for reviving a two-state solution. His global outlook promises to enrich our understanding of the forces driving this crisis and the future of US politics. This sober, thoughtful discussion offers timely insights.

Guest Biography

• Rick Petree is an international investment banker and former corporate lawyer based in New York and Istanbul. He advises major corporations in Europe and the Middle East on renewable energy.

The carnage unfurling in Gaza and Israel is an ugly testament to the strategic shortsightedness of the Abraham Accords. We're peeling back the layers on this conflict, spotlighting the catastrophic events that have led to the boiling fury felt by Israelis towards their government. From the chilling tales of survivors from the Supernova Music Festival attack to the brutal mass murders and beheadings, we explore how they have been instrumental in shaping public sentiment and Prime Minister Netanyahu's call for retaliation. Prepare for an uncomfortable journey into the horrors of a possible long-drawn war.

Switching gears, we're turning the spotlight onto the upcoming elections and the titanic battle brewing between democracy and autocracy. With Trump's on-going court cases hanging over us like a dark cloud, we ponder on the possible political motives behind it. Are they just a shield for his own protection or a strategic move for his political campaign? We're delving into the heart of these questions, dissecting the role of Republicans in shaping the modern economy, and discussing the potential impact of a more refined Republican candidate.

We're thrilled to have Political Strategist Rachel Bitecofer author of the upcoming book "Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game" joining us to add depth to the discourse. Rachel brings her razor-sharp insights into the current state of the Republican Party, the looming 2021 elections, and the power of narrative reporting. We're dissecting the tales of autocrats, crooks, and kings who've threatened our freedom as she paints a riveting picture of the political landscape. Come, be a part of this engaging conversation, rich in political insights and thought-provoking discussions.

Gaza, Israel, Abraham Accords, Supernova Music Festival, Mass Murders, Beheadings, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Retaliation, Trump, Republican Party, 2021 Elections, Autocracy, Jared Kushner, Mohammed bin Salman, Palestinians, Yom Kippur War, Camp David Accords, Bread and Butter Issues, MAGA Base, Hunter Biden Investigation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Ideological Rigidity, Party Tribalism, Vaccine Hesitancy, Narativ Reporting

American politics is never short of drama; this episode is a testament to that. We're starting with a political thriller - the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. His replacement could be Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise, or Kevin Hearn. Or it could be a plot twist like no other - Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries as a Unity Speaker. This upheaval of leadership and the potential for a coalition government could change the face of the Republic.

But wait, there's more! We're also diving into the murky depths of the Hunter Biden laptop controversy. This tale has a mysterious laptop, political machinations, and a cast of characters ranging from a Delaware store owner to Rudy Giuliani. We discuss the explosive contents of the laptop, the possible smear campaign against the Biden family, and the fascinating chain of ownership of the laptop data. So buckle up! This episode promises to be a wild ride through American politics' complex and often scandalous world.

Today, we embark on a journey into the heart of the Proud Boys saga, dissecting the seismic sentencing of their leader, Enrique Tarrio. We're joined by independent reporter Brandi Buchman (@Brandi_Buchman), who provides an in-depth look into the courtroom drama, Tarrio's remorse, and the impact of a mother's plea for mercy. We peel away the layers of Tarrio's character and question the future of the Proud Boys in the wake of this 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy.

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We rewind to the chaotic days leading up to the notorious January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, dissecting the evidence exhibited in Tarrio's trial. As we analyze his connections with co-defendants and controversial figures like Roger Stone, we ponder on the consequences of Tarrio's heavy sentence for others implicated in the events of that fateful day. Our conversation takes a sobering turn as we assess the influence of the likes of Donald Trump, Roger Stone, Alex Jones, Michael Flynn, and Steve Bannon on the Proud Boys.

In the concluding phase of our discussion, we highlight the broader implications of a potential Trump re-election for Tarrio and his co-defendants. We contemplate the deterrent effect of these sentences on other extremist groups while examining the ongoing power of Trump's rhetoric to incite violence. As we conclude, we challenge you to reflect on the battle for truth, the value of freedom, and the essential role of accountability in our society.

Rupert Murdoch’s Australian newspapers hit the streets on Friday morning without the news that the media mogul was stepping down and his son Lachlan would become sole chair of News Corp and Fox Corp. The news was broken – after the print deadline in Australia – by one of Murdoch’s US mastheads, the Wall Street Journal.  

This episode of Narativ is from the Narativ archive - Part 1 of Spy Murdoch: The Story Rupert Murdoch Doesn't Want You to Know about the Beginnings of Fox News. My guest is Pulitzer award winner David L. Marcus, Roy Cohn's cousin.

This episode explores the unlikely alliance between Roy Cohn, Rupert Murdoch, and Ronald Reagan. We delve into how Rupert Murdoch gained traction in the media business in exchange for positive write-ups for Ronald Reagan in the New York Post. We explore Cohn's "Favor Bank" style of bartering, the close relationship between Ronald Reagan and Murdoch, and how this led to Murdoch getting sweetheart deals from Reagan's FCC. We then discuss the transaction-oriented politics of Murdoch and the role Wendy Deng and the Chinese market played in it. Roy Cohn was an unlikely ally of Rupert Murdoch. Cohen was a self-promoting political figure and the right-hand man to Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin. Their Un-American activities committee aimed to fight communism. David L. Marcus, Cohn's cousin, spent the last year of his life shadowing Cohn for a Vanity Fair article.

Episode Keywords: Roy Cohn, Rupert Murdoch, Ronald Reagan, Favor Bank, New York Post, Fox News, Libs, Wokeness, Deregulation, FCC, Alan and Company, Rothschilds, Israeli Intelligence, J. Edgar Hoover, Wendy Deng, Chinese Market, Propaganda, Brainwashing, David L Marcus, Pulitzer Prize, Global Events, Education, Politics, Spy Murdoch, Patreon, Narativ, Tyranny, Perfect Union

Hunter Biden's indictment isn't just a political chess piece - it's an intricate cog in the machine, gunning for President Biden's second term. We're tearing into the whirlwind of allegations, media responses, and the plot twists emanating from the White House. We're also shedding some light on the role of FBI counterintelligence agent Jonathan Buma and his whistleblower complaint, suggesting a narrative you may not be hearing: allegations against the Bidens might be part of a Russian and Chinese strategy to re-elect Donald Trump.

We are digging into the big questions around Joe Biden's presidency and putting a magnifying glass to special counsel David Weiss' investigation, the Russia hoax, and its potential influence on future elections. We spare no detail in discussing David Letterman's on-air confession and what it means in the grand scheme of things. Moreover, we're throwing into sharp relief Donald Trump's potential return to the White House and Hunter Biden's business operation.

Trump, the proverbial Trojan horse for global adversaries, remains a daunting threat to our democracy. Brace yourself for an intense journey as we delve into his dark machinations - from the shocking revelations about Enrique Tarrio's 22-year sentence for his role in the January 6th assault on the US Capitol to the unnerving investigations against Roger Stone and Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress. The chilling reality of Trump's alliance with world adversaries, hell-bent on world domination, will leave you questioning the very foundations of our political landscape.

We don't stop there. The specter of Trump running for president in 2024 and the potential for a catastrophic coup post-election looms ominously. Matt Gaetz's warning of potential bloodshed is unsettling, to say the least. Yet, the disqualification under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment could be the silver lining we seek. As we unravel these complex issues, we push the boundaries of conventional discourse and explore the legal implications of the 14th Amendment on Trump's eligibility. Uncover with us a fresh perspective on how Congressional determination of insurrection could render a guilty verdict unnecessary, potentially saving us from a terrifying dystopian future.

(0:00:00) - Trump's Threat to Democracy

(0:09:21) - Risks of Trump's Potential Power Consolidation

(0:16:41) - Trump's Ineligibility for Future Office

Donald Trump, Enrique Tarrio, Proud Boys, US Capitol, Roger Stone, Peter Navarro, Contempt of Congress, World Domination, Matt Gaetz, 14th Amendment, Ineligibility, Insurrection, Guilty Verdict, Autocratic Rule, Congressional Determination

As we ramp up to the new season, three episodes from the archives about RUDY GIULIANI. This content has been re-edited and digitally remastered, previously exclusive to premium members. If you want to see or hear more content like this, join narativ on Patreon or YouTube.

Step into the gritty world of 1980s New York City, where mob families claimed dominion over the streets. We're ripping back the curtain to reveal an era of unbounded criminality and the consequential crackdown by US Attorney Rudy Giuliani. This isn't just a story of law enforcement versus organized crime. It's a convoluted tale, bursting with tension between the Italian and Sicilian families, the emerging Russian and Ukrainian mobs, and a controversial figure - Rudy Giuliani himself. Could his buried mafia history drive Giuliani's mission to dismantle the mob? 

Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about recent history as we dig into the intricate ties between Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and the grimy underbelly of NYC's criminal world. We'll scrutinize the alleged connections between Trump, Giuliani, and the FBI Agents Association - making you wonder just how far the rabbit hole of corruption indeed extends. As we highlight Trump and Giuliani's audacious political ambitions and law enforcement's complex dance with organized crime, we'll expose a side of New York City you never knew existed. This is no ordinary tale; it's a gripping narrative full of unexpected twists that you won't soon forget.

As we ramp up to the new season, three episodes from the archives about RUDY GIULIANI. This content has been re-edited and digitally remastered, previously exclusive to premium members. If you want to see or hear more content like this, join narativ on Patreon or YouTube

Listen in as we untangle the complex web of connections between Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine. Discover the ins and outs of Giuliani's relationships with Russian oligarchs and how they shaped the U.S. response to Russia's actions in Ukraine. We'll also explore how Trump's desire for a Trump Tower in Moscow played a part in the unfolding drama. Hear about the infamous meeting between Felix Sater, Michael Cohen, and Andrei Artimenko, which had potential implications for Ukraine's leadership. Also, we pay tribute to Sally Yates, the whistleblower who Trump swiftly dismissed after voicing concerns about potential compromise within his administration.

In the second half of the episode, we investigate the intriguing timeline leading up to a critical meeting at the White House involving Trump, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin. Hear about Giuliani's mysterious contracts with two Ukrainian cities and the potential influence they might have had on Trump's actions. We also explore how the firing of FBI's Jim Comey may have been connected to the larger geopolitical narrative. The potential connections between Trump, Giuliani, and figures like Pavel Fuchs, a businessman with strong ties to Putin, will be examined. This episode promises to give you an in-depth understanding of the intricate relationships and deals that define our current political landscape.

ORIGINALLY AIRED OCTOBER 20, 2019

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Prepare yourself for a journey into a world of shadowy alliances and high-stakes oil control as we uncover the unexpected marriage between Anastasia Fuchs, daughter of Pavel Fuchs, a Russia-linked tycoon, and Masoud Abdul Hafiz, whose roots trace back to the Gaddafi regime. This matrimonial alliance, we suspect, could be a convoluted conduit for a vast network of money, alliances, and oil at the heart of Libya's ongoing civil war. We dig deep into the intricate web of international politics and how this seemingly innocuous marital alliance may have paved the way for questionable ISIS Libyan oil distribution, potentially involving the Fuchs family and Vladimir Putin himself.

But the plot thickens as we shift our focus to the sudden change in US policy towards Libya under Donald Trump's administration. We explore whether this could be part of a larger scheme involving Putin, Rudy Giuliani, and a spider-web of corruption, with the implications of these actions reverberating across Saudi Arabia and Venezuela's nuclear and gas industry. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride as we unravel the high-stakes game of international politics and the murky world of oil control. This episode is not just about shady alliances and controversy; it is about understanding the deeper implications of these actions on world politics and global