Eli Lake is a seasoned journalist and national security reporter, currently writing for The Free Press and hosting the "Breaking History" podcast. In this episode, Eli joins Michael Moynihan to discuss the recent Israeli strike in Qatar, the shifting dynamics of Middle Eastern alliances, and the broader implications for political Islam and Western perceptions of the conflict.

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(0:00) Introduction

(3:21) Israel, Qatar, and Hamas

(10:41) Double Games & Alliances

(16:09) Regional Power Shifts

(21:45) Ideology & Political Islam

(27:17) Qatar’s Influence Abroad

(31:07) Israel’s PR & Perception

(37:41) Gaza, War, and Choices

(46:09) Callers & Audience Q&A

(56:41) U.S. Strategy & Bases

(1:08:47) Final Thoughts

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Is the internet good or bad? How can technology be directed? Doug Rushkoff is here to help us parse through these questions and more as we discuss his most recent book, Program or be Programmed: 11 Commands for the AI Future.

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:37) Internet Beginnings

(4:18) AI & Society

(8:00) Big Tech

(11:25) Polarization

(16:32) Conspiracies

(49:32) Democratization

(61:29) Final Thoughts

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Author Deborah Baker joins The Moynihan Report to talk about her new book, Charlottesville: An American Story. The book covers the Unite the Right rally, where thousands of neo-Nazis, members of the KKK, and white supremacists protested the removal of Confederate monuments.

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(00:00) Introduction

(04:25) Unite the Right Rally

(11:51) Free Speech

(18:26) LE and Racial Dynamics

(21:06) Extremist Motivations

(25:37) Trump

(30:41) Charlottesville's Historical Context

(43:54) Current Sentiments in Charlottesville

(47:14) Final Thoughts

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Michael Moynihan is joined by Larry Charles, the Emmy, Peabody, and Golden Globe winning writer, producer, and director behind Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Mad About You, Borat, Brüno, The Dictator, and Religulous. Charles joins us to discuss his new memoir, Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:04) The Larry David Documentary

(06:32) Friendship and Loss

(18:24) Hollywood

(23:32) Bob Dylan

(35:22) Curb Your Enthusiasm

(41:22) Borat and Bruno

(51:29) Politics in Hollywood

(55:02) Final Thoughts

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Michael Moynihan is joined by former police officer Peter Moskos to discuss his new book, Back from the Brink: Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:26) Policing in the 90s

(05:53) Crime Prevention

(17:04) Policing Strategies

(23:40) Corruption

(26:13) Modern Policing

(34:21) Crime in NYC

(50:56) Challenges in Modern Policing

(59:51) Final Thoughts

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Seth Harp joins Michael Moynihan to talk about his new book, The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces.

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(00:00) Introduction

(05:56) The Fort Bragg Cartel

(24:10) Afghanistan: A Narco State

(30:30) Corruption in Iraq

(33:06) JSOC

(38:06) Audience Interaction

(48:11) Pat Tillman

(51:30) Current Foreign Policy

(54:53) Final Thoughts

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TB News Daily's very own Turtleboy joins Michael Moynihan to unpack the Karen Read case and butt heads over journalistic ethics. Featuring a special intro segment with former Vice correspondent Trace Crutchfield and some questions from the 2WAY community.

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(00:00) Introduction

(04:20) Karen Read Case Overview

(10:13) Audience Questions

(27:22) Turtleboy Joins the Show

(35:57) Expert Testimonies

(37:49) The Case Against Karen Reed

(48:27) Witness Intimidation Charges

(52:39) Legal Battles

(01:08:58) Final Thoughts

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Michael Tracey and Michael Moynihan roll up their sleeves and discuss the truth behind Epstein's death, the source of his finances, and more in this episode of The Moynihan Report.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:20) Michael Tracy's Perspective

(03:40) Epstein's Legal Battles

(12:46) Trafficking Allegations

(16:20) Ghislaine Maxwell's Trial

(18:18) Conspiracy Theories

(28:44) Right-Wing Obsession

(35:34) Russiagate Parallels

(37:54) Media Skepticism

(38:54) Debunking Conspiracies

(40:41) Journalistic Integrity

(43:56) Audience Interaction

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Hamilton Morris joins Michael Moynihan to explore the history, chemistry, and social impact of psychoactive substances.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:02) Discussing Fentanyl

(07:38) FDA Rejection

(15:19) Psychedelic Community

(28:46) Vaping

(36:27) Drugs and Journalism

(39:13) Documentary Filmmaking

(41:05) MK Ultra

(44:02) Cannabinoids

(48:01) Drug Prohibition

(56:37) Guest Questions

(01:05:23) Conclusion

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Michael is joined by historian and biographer Sam Tanenhaus, author of "Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America."

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:09) Meeting Buckley

(04:04) Early Career

(06:24) Cultural and Political Battles

(11:41) Contradictions and Friendships

(18:25) Race and Society

(24:25) Changing Views

(33:05) Roots and Paradoxes

(39:51) Trump

(43:21) Influence and Legacy

(01:04:55) End of Life

(01:11:53) Final Thoughts

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