The Higherside Chats Jeremy Rothe-Kushel & Greg McCarron | Deceptive Dialectics, Kompromat, & The Israel-Russia Relationship
Oct 22, 2025
Join investigative researcher Jeremy Rothe-Kushel and deep geopolitics analyst Greg McCarron as they unpack the intricate connections between Israel, Russia, and New York. They delve into weaponized dialectics and the pressing need for nuanced discourse. Discover how post-Soviet migration reshaped Israeli society and financial dynamics. Explore the murky ties between Trump and Epstein, and the strategic deceptions utilized by Putin and Netanyahu. The conversation challenges mainstream narratives and reveals the complexities behind global power plays.
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Weaponized Dialectics Distort Debate
- Jeremy Rothe-Kushel and Greg McCarron argue many public debates are "weaponized dialectics" designed to force false binary choices.
- They recommend adding a third perspective to break manipulative either/or framing and restore clearer sense-making.
Break Binary Thinking Fast
- When you see polarized debates, look for hidden third options or combined truths instead of choosing a side.
- Add complexity to your framing to resist manipulation and improve sense-making.
Trump As A Shared Compromised Asset
- Jeremy frames Trump as a multi-sphere compromised asset cultivated by overlapping Russian and Israeli networks over decades.
- He says influence is shared, making Trump part of a complex web rather than a single foreign asset.
