Spies, Lies & The Middle East: The Rothschi1ds, Isra3l & CIA Technocracy

Sep 24, 2025

Richard Grove, a researcher and podcaster specializing in geopolitics and intelligence history, dives deep into the Middle East's critical role in modern power dynamics. They explore how early Zionist ideas shaped geopolitical landscapes, revealing Rothschild involvement in negotiations over Palestine. The discussion also uncovers the intricate ties between British intelligence and Anglo-American strategies, linking them to historical proxy wars and the manipulation of militant groups. Grove highlights the cultural narratives that define espionage and the psychological underpinnings of elite power.

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Zionism's Early Socialist Roots

Modern Zionism grew from 19th-century utopian socialist currents and networks, not just Herzl alone.
Moses Hess and early Rothschild involvement show ideological and financial roots decades before statehood.

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Finding Old Newspapers Changed His View

Richard Grove traced early press claims from the 1820s–1830s that Rothschilds tried to purchase Palestine from the Ottoman Sultan.
He emphasizes finding primary sources like Niles Weekly Register to verify surprising historical claims.

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Rothschilds And Early Colonization

The Rothschilds intertwined with British imperial power financially, influencing colonial moves and early Jewish colonization.
Edmund de Rothschild funded the first Aliyah and helped establish proto-colonies in Palestine in the late 1800s.

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Overview of Moses Hess and early Zionist ideas

00:30 • 4min

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Early press reports and Rothschild involvement

04:15 • 5min

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Edmund de Rothschild and first Aliyah colonization

09:06 • 5min

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Fabian socialism, Milner's circle, and Anglo-American networks

13:45 • 2min

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Continuity from Marxism to Neoconservative thought

16:01 • 4min

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Richard's streaming platforms and audience reach

19:35 • 25sec

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Origins of British and American intelligence ties

19:59 • 2min

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British recolonization strategy and global influence

22:25 • 2min

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Rothschild funding of imperial projects and Rhodes connection

24:50 • 53sec

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Oil, espionage, and the Middle East (Black Gold Spies)

25:44 • 54sec

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Proxy wars and the rise of Islamist militants

26:38 • 3min

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Pre-9/11 intelligence threads and UK-US warnings

29:11 • 2min

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MI6, GCHQ and the architecture of Western espionage

31:33 • 1min

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Proxy strategy examples: Lawrence, Philby, and Gladio

33:02 • 9min

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Cultural artifacts and cinematic metaphors for espionage

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Tragedy and Hope 101 and recommended readings

46:57 • 7min

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Public education as indoctrination

53:32 • 4min

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Personal background and religious upbringing

57:56 • 13sec

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Psychopathy, elites, and power dynamics

58:09 • 4min

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Mystery cults, rituals, and elite belief systems

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Strategies to reclaim freedom and civic renewal

01:08:19 • 7min

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Nelson Rockefeller, Ben-Gurion, and alleged blackmail narrative

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