Shaun Newman Podcast #878 - Tom Luongo & Alex Krainer
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Jun 30, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Tom Luongo, a former research chemist and libertarian economist, teams up with Alex Krainer, a former hedge fund manager and author. They dive deep into the complexities of U.S. military involvement in Iran, exploring the historical contexts influencing current geopolitical dynamics. The duo also examines nuclear deterrence, emphasizing the disparities in global nuclear policies. They tackle NATO's shifting stances, financial pressures, and the manipulation of conflict narratives, shedding light on the intricate web of international relations today.
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US-Iran Conflict Was Choreographed
- The US and Iran conflict was choreographed to avoid actual war and massive losses.
- Both sides communicated to stage attacks and de-escalate tensions while serving political agendas.
Middle East Conflict Blocks Asian Integration
- The Middle East conflict serves global powers' interests to prevent Asian integration.
- Trump seeks a grand bargain to get Israel and Iran to stand down and reduce conflict influence.
Nuclear Program Pretext Removed
- Declaring Iran's nuclear program obliterated removes the pretext for further attacks.
- Israel must now behave like a normal country without justification to attack Iran.