War Nerd Radio — Subscriber Feed Radio War Nerd EP 556 — Max Blumenthal on End-Stage Zionism & MAGA
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Oct 19, 2025 
Max Blumenthal, founding editor of The Grayzone, delves deep into the current state of Zionism and its ties to MAGA politics. He analyzes Netanyahu's coalition dynamics and critiques Israel's military tactics in Gaza. The discussion highlights Western media bias regarding the plight of Palestinians, and Blumenthal shares insights on censorship and the influence of tech billionaires on narratives. The conversation also touches on the growing rift within the Republican Party over Israel and examines the potential for unexpected alliances between left and right critics.
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Netanyahu's Failed Promise Of Total Victory
- Netanyahu promised "total victory" but repeatedly failed and weakened Israeli society's cohesion.
- Hamas survived structurally and maintained monopoly of violence in Gaza despite massive destruction.
Ethnic Cleansing Plans In Gaza
- Israel destroyed large parts of Gaza City aiming to ethnically cleanse populations and push them south.
- Plans for a gated high-tech Gaza Riviera with slave labor were floated but did not materialize.
Asymmetric Media Focus On Captives
- Western media center coverage on returned Israeli captives while largely ignoring Palestinian captives and victims.
- Graphic evidence of torture and mutilation of returned captives contrasted with uneven corporate reporting.
