War Desk

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War Desk is an AI-native investigative series built to track the real risk of global war. With thousands of military reports, declassified government testimony, intelligence assessments, and verifi

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The podcast currently has 171 episodes available.

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April 07, 2026 Day 39: Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure Destruction
President Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to destroy all Iranian power plants and bridges unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Meanwhile, Israeli forces strike the South Pars petrochemical plant as diplomatic mediation efforts led by Pakistan face immediate rejection.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep112
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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19min
April 07, 2026 The Analyst Who Went to the Strait of Hormuz
When official reports claimed a 90 percent drop in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Citrini Research analyst number three launched a covert maritime mission to find the truth. By bypassing checkpoints in Oman and navigating the conflict zone by speedboat, the firm uncovered a massive discrepancy between public data and the physical reality of global energy flows.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep111
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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28min
April 06, 2026 Day 38: Trump Rants at Iran After Rescuing US Colonel
On April 5, 2026, President Trump unleashed a curse-filled social media post threatening Iran with power plant and bridge strikes after U.S. forces rescued a downed Air Force weapons officer from deep inside Iranian territory. U.S. authorities simultaneously announced the arrest of relatives of slain IRGC general Qasem Soleimani as leverage in the standoff.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep110
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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24min
April 05, 2026 Day 37: US Rescues Downed Airman, Trump Issues 48-Hour Hormuz Ultimatum
A U.S. Air Force colonel shot down over Iran is confirmed safe after a covert rescue operation. Hours later, President Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum: open the Strait of Hormuz or face overwhelming military force. Iran calls it a bluff. War Desk breaks down the rescue, the ultimatum, and what happens if the deadline passes.
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25min
April 04, 2026 Day 36: Iran Shoots Down US F15 and A10 Jets
Iranian forces downed a US F15 Strike Eagle and an A10 Thunderbolt, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the American air superiority strategy. Retired Colonel Miles Kagans explains how decentralized infantry using man-portable air defense systems bypassed radar-focused US countermeasures.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep108
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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36min
April 03, 2026 Day 35: Trump Requests New Iran War Funding
President Trump requested emergency congressional funding for the Iran conflict while simultaneously projecting that military operations will conclude within three weeks. This timeline faces skepticism from analysts who note that neutralizing deeply fortified nuclear sites like Fordo requires months of sustained tactical operations.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep107
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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25min
April 02, 2026 Day 34: Israel Strikes IRGC-controlled compound in Tehran
On April 1, 2026, the US military reported 12,300 targets struck in Iran while President Trump signaled a potential withdrawal from NATO and a rapid end to operations. Despite the massive air campaign, Iranian decentralized strike capabilities remained operational as coalition forces targeted the IRGC-controlled compound and former US Embassy in Tehran and critical steel production facilities.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep106
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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33min
April 01, 2026 Day 33: Israel Blocks 600K Lebanese From Border
Defense Minister Israel Katz details a plan to establish a permanent security zone in southern Lebanon, extending to the Latani River, which includes destroying all border villages and permanently barring 600,000 residents from returning.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney labels the action an "illegal invasion," while a joint statement from 10 European countries urges Israel to halt operations but places ultimate responsibility on Hezbollah.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep105
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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35min
March 31, 2026 Day 32: Germany to Repatriate 80% Syrians
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces plan to repatriate 80% of Syrian refugees within three years after meeting Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharah in Berlin. This marks a major policy shift from Angela Merkel's 2015 stance. The plan faces opposition over security concerns in Syria.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep104
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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44min
March 30, 2026 Day 31: Houthis strike Israel; Gulf states face multi-front assault
On March 28, 2026, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired ballistic missiles at Israel, forcing the IDF to intercept and opening a new southern vector in the conflict.
This escalation followed the arrival of the USS Tripoli carrying 3,500 U.S. Marines and sailors, and coincided with a coordinated assault on UAE and Kuwaiti air defenses from Iran.
Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep103
About War Desk
War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.
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FAQs about War Desk:

How many episodes does War Desk have?

The podcast currently has 171 episodes available.