

Episode #231 - Blaine Holt and the Strategic State of Play
40 snips Sep 23, 2025
Blaine Holt, a former U.S. Air Force brigadier general and senior foreign affairs contributor for Newsmax, dives into a high-stakes discussion on global geopolitics. He boldly labels today’s landscape as 'World War Forever,' revealing the puppet masters behind the scenes. Holt argues President Trump operates as a vital disruptor, influencing global dynamics with countries like China. The conversation also tackles cartels as strategic threats and how economic levers are manipulated in the geopolitical arena, emphasizing the need for critical thinking in understanding complex strategies.
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From One-Star General To Commentator
- Blaine Holt introduces himself as a 'recovering one-star general' with logistics and foreign affairs experience.
- He recounts moving from Air Force commands to the Council on Foreign Relations and entrepreneurship.
World War Forever Framework
- The podcast frames current geopolitics as a prolonged 'World War Forever' fought with propaganda and hidden actors.
- Blaine Holt argues the real puppet masters sit above familiar elites like Clinton or Soros.
Trump As Strategic Disruptor
- Trump is portrayed as a disruptive champion despite flaws and imperfect alliances with tech oligarchs.
- Blaine sees Trump's return as a catalyzing moment in a larger civilizational contest.