Coffee and a Mike Matt Bracken and LTC Steve Murray #1292
Jan 16, 2026
Join former Navy SEAL and historian Matt Bracken, alongside retired lieutenant colonel LTC Steve Murray, as they dissect pressing geopolitical issues. They delve into the chaos in Venezuela and its implications, argue how Iran's unrest may benefit Israel, and explore Greenland's strategic significance. The conversation turns to the Cantillon effect and wealth redistribution, plus the architects of a potential financial collapse. Packed with insights on military readiness and the pervasive influence of social media algorithms, this dialogue is a captivating blend of strategy and current events.
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Places Can Rapidly Rebound
- Places written off today can become desirable in a generation if incentives and stability return.
- Matt Bracken and Coffee and a Mike highlight Medellin as an example of dramatic turnaround potential.
Regime Removals Might Be Deals
- The Maduro takedown may be a partial or negotiated operation rather than a full regime change.
- Matt Bracken warns classified backroom deals and hostage-rescue style extractions can explain what the public sees.
Revolts Can Be Information-Driven
- Iran's internal uprising appears to have been contained and the regime remains strong.
- The panel warns that visible protests may be largely curated by information operations and AI-manipulated footage.
