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#2299 - Dave Smith

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Provoked

Scott Horton

I'll tell you, I already, I knew all that. He's right about all that USAID stuff. And I'll tell you, that was the whole thing. It's a Scott Horton's…

Fear and Loathing in New Jerusalem

Fear and loathing in new Jerusalem starts out with Jews being persecuted.

Fear and Loathing in the New Jerusalem

Listen to the first 30 minutes of fear and loathing in the New Jerusalem.

Guest: Dave Smith

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Dave Smith is a stand-up comedian, libertarian political commentator, and podcaster. He's the host of the "Part of the Problem" podcast, as well as a co-host of the "Legion of Skanks” podcast. www.comicdavesmith.com 50% off your first box at https://www.thefarmersdog.com/rogan! Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/rogan

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Provoked

Scott Horton

The host mentions Scott Horton's book 'Provoked' as a comprehensive resource detailing the U.S. involvement in the bu…

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Fear and Loathing in New Jerusalem

The host mentions 'Fear and Loathing in New Jerusalem' to illustrate the importance of understanding historical conte…

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Fear and Loathing in the New Jerusalem

The host mentions 'Fear and Loathing in the New Jerusalem' to highlight the importance of understanding the context b…

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Clean Break: A New Strategy for Securing the Realm

The host discusses the implications of the 'clean break' strategy as proposed in the book. This strategy is significa…

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Chuck Schumer's new book

The host mentions Chuck Schumer's new book to illustrate a broader point about the declining interest in establishmen…

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The conversation centers on Chuck Schumer's new book.
A second recurring theme is CIA influence in protests.
Referenced books include Provoked by Scott Horton and Fear and Loathing in New Jerusalem.
The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in U.S. foreign policy and historical political movements and Readers interested in historical context and empathy in social issues..

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Chuck Schumer's new book(1)CIA influence in protests(1)cultural rejection of wokeism(1)Middle East peace strategy(1)woke tactics and empathy(1)

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Deep Dive(2)Critical Analysis(1)Highly Recommended(1)Passing Reference(1)

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Readers interested in U.S. foreign policy and historical political movementsReaders interested in historical context and empathy in social issues.Listeners interested in cultural commentary and political discourseIndividuals interested in Middle Eastern politics and conflict resolution.Political enthusiasts and voters interested in the future of political dynamics.

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Provoked

Scott Horton

Best for Readers interested in U.S. foreign policy and historical political movementsOften cited around CIA influence in protests

“It's a Scott Horton's book provoked, which is like the best book that's been written on the history of the buildup to the war in Ukraine.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: CIA influence in protests

For: Readers interested in U.S. foreign policy and historical political movements

Key quote: “I'll tell you, I already, I knew all that. He's right about all that USAID stuff. And I'll tell you, that was the whole thing. It's a Scott Horton's book provoked, which is like the best book that's been written on the, the history of the buildup to the war in Ukraine.”

The host mentions Scott Horton's book 'Provoked' as a comprehensive resource detailing the U.S. involvement in the buildup to the war in Ukraine. The book is highlighted for its thorough footnoted research that exposes the financial and political machinations behind protests and revolutions.

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Fear and Loathing in New Jerusalem

Best for Readers interested in historical context and empathy in social issues.Often cited around woke tactics and empathy

“The mention discusses the book's narrative about persecution and the experiences of Jews in Eastern Europe, particularly in the context of the creation of the state of Israel.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: woke tactics and empathy

For: Readers interested in historical context and empathy in social issues.

Key quote: “Fear and loathing in new Jerusalem starts out with Jews being persecuted.”

The host mentions 'Fear and Loathing in New Jerusalem' to illustrate the importance of understanding historical contexts and the complexities of human experiences. The book serves as a lens through which the host encourages listeners to empathize with different perspectives, particularly regarding the creation of Israel and the Jewish experience during persecution.

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Fear and Loathing in the New Jerusalem

Best for Listeners interested in cultural commentary and political discourseOften cited around cultural rejection of wokeism

“The speaker references a piece titled 'Fear and Loathing in the New Jerusalem' and discusses its content in relation to historical events and perspectives.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: cultural rejection of wokeism

For: Listeners interested in cultural commentary and political discourse

Key quote: “Listen to the first 30 minutes of fear and loathing in the New Jerusalem.”

The host mentions 'Fear and Loathing in the New Jerusalem' to highlight the importance of understanding the context behind controversial statements. He believes that listening to this book can challenge misconceptions about figures like Daryl Cooper and the narratives surrounding them.

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Clean Break: A New Strategy for Securing the Realm

Best for Individuals interested in Middle Eastern politics and conflict resolution.Often cited around Middle East peace strategy

“The clean break is a break from the peace process, written by Richard Perle and David Wormser to Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996, advocating for a strategy that avoids making peace with Palestinians.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Middle East peace strategy

For: Individuals interested in Middle Eastern politics and conflict resolution.

Key quote: “The clean break is a break from the peace process, written by Richard Perle and David Wormser to Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996.”

The host discusses the implications of the 'clean break' strategy as proposed in the book. This strategy is significant as it represents a departure from traditional peace efforts with the Palestinians.

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Chuck Schumer's new book

Best for Political enthusiasts and voters interested in the future of political dynamics.Often cited around Chuck Schumer's new book

“The speaker mentions that no one is reading Chuck Schumer's new book, implying a lack of interest in establishment politics.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Chuck Schumer's new book

For: Political enthusiasts and voters interested in the future of political dynamics.

Key quote: “There is no way, like, no one's reading Chuck Schumer's new book.”

The host mentions Chuck Schumer's new book to illustrate a broader point about the declining interest in establishment politicians and their works. He suggests that the future of politics will lean towards more populist figures rather than traditional establishment candidates.

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