The Duran Podcast

Collective West panic and delusion w/ Larry Johnson (Live)

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Sep 4, 2025
Larry Johnson, an author and geopolitical consultant, discusses the shifting global power dynamics and the decline of the post-WWII order, emphasizing the rise of Russia and China as emerging forces. He critiques the ineffectiveness of Western sanctions against Russia and highlights the unique challenges faced by countries like Argentina. The conversation delves into the contradictions in Trump's leadership style, examines military capabilities, and reflects on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, underscoring the complexities of contemporary geopolitics.
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ANECDOTE

Guest Who Watches The Show Daily

  • Larry jokes he watches The Duran daily and saved an hour to join the live show early.
  • The remark lightens the tone and shows his long-term engagement with the hosts.
INSIGHT

West Ignores Emerging Multipolar Order

  • The West refuses to accept that a new multipolar order led by Russia, China, India and Brazil is emerging.
  • This denial fuels panic and delusion in Western policymaking about prevailing in Ukraine and geopolitics.
INSIGHT

Repeating Impossible Solutions Fuels Tension

  • Western political elites keep pushing impossible options like European troop deployments to Ukraine despite Russian red lines.
  • This repetition prolongs tension and distracts from realistic diplomacy and conflict management.
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