Videos tagged with Michael Lester

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features Michael T. Lester, a former Marine Corps combat pilot and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, discussing his disillusionment with U.S. foreign policy. Lester, author of a book offering a non-partisan analysis, argues that repeated negative outcomes in international affairs are systemic, driven by an "imperial playbook" involving regime change, sanctions, proxy wars, and economic control. He connects foreign policy to domestic narrative management and applies his framework to current events in Ukraine, Gaza, and Venezuela. The discussion encourages an honest reckoning with U.S. global actions and the perception of the U.S. as an antagonist from a global viewpoint.

This preview of the Shawn Ryan Show episode #277 with Michael Lester questions the US narrative as global 'good guys,' citing historical parallels to the fall of empires. It highlights current geopolitical tensions in Venezuela, Ukraine, Russia, Iran, and Gaza, suggesting a pattern of conflict. The discussion also touches on historical revisionism, military strategy, and domestic political scandals, emphasizing a lack of accountability and potential manipulation.