Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps Josh's 'Big-Dick-Little-Dick' Theory of American Militarism
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Jan 12, 2026 Josh dives into America's complex foreign policy, highlighting the pivotal moment of January 2026. He scrutinizes Trump's militaristic tendencies and how they reflect deeper domestic insecurities. The conversation contrasts the post-WWII global order with a narrowed focus on regional influence. Josh tackles provocative legal questions about intervention in Venezuela, emphasizing the pitfalls of military action without a solid plan. He also explores geopolitical implications involving China and Russia while discussing the strategic significance of American actions in the Americas.
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January 2026 As A Turning Point
- Josh Szeps argues January 2026 may be the most consequential month for US foreign policy since 2003.
- He links recent Venezuela actions to a potential reshaping of global order and US territorial influence.
Dad vs. Podcast: Holiday Reality
- Josh Szeps describes preferring podcasting to entertaining his children on holidays.
- He jokes about trying to explain the Monroe Doctrine to his eight-year-old who prefers Peppa Pig.
On Pronouncing Foreign Names Plainly
- Josh jokes about pronunciation policing of foreign names on the news and mocks Americans' affectation.
- He insists on saying names how locals pronounce them and urges plain speech.