
Bill Buppert
Smedley D. Butler Fellow for Military Affairs at the Libertarian Institute and host of Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare Podcast. He served in the military for nearly a quarter century and was a combat tourist in a number of neo-imperialist shit-pits planet-wide.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 22min
Matt Bracken and Bill Buppert #1065
Matt Bracken, an insightful author and historian on military affairs, joins Bill Buppert, a retired veteran and host of multiple podcasts, to explore crucial topics. They analyze the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign aid and covert operations, questioning their true intentions. Discussions on the evolving geopolitical landscape, including the rise of China and U.S. military interventions in the Middle East, reveal the cyclical nature of violence. They also touch on the escalating threats from drug cartels and domestic terrorism, offering a gripping perspective on modern conflict.

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Apr 13, 2025 • 42min
4/10/25 Bill Buppert on the Prospects for War in Iran and Northern Mexico
Bill Buppert, a military affairs expert and host of Chasing Ghosts, shares his insights on the alarming prospects of U.S. military involvement in Mexico against drug cartels and the potential for escalating conflict with Iran. He critiques the misguided logic behind these interventions, highlighting the humanitarian crises they could exacerbate. Buppert also discusses the intricacies of modern warfare, emphasizing the outdated approaches of previous military strategies and the complex dynamics that define U.S.-Iran relations today.

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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 11min
4/18/24 Bill Buppert on the Threat of Terrorist Attacks after October 7 and the Changing Nature of Warfare
Bill Buppert, Fellow for Military Affairs at the Libertarian Institute, chats with Scott about stoicism, potential terrorist attacks in America, warfare evolution, changing alliances, and the ongoing slaughter in Gaza. They also touch on drone technology, domestic insurgency, extremist threats, and the historical implications of conflicts.