

Malcolm Nance
Former U.S. Navy intelligence specialist, author, and national-security analyst. He is known for commentary on terrorism, intelligence, military affairs, authoritarianism, and U.S. foreign policy.
Top 10 podcasts with Malcolm Nance
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Dec 6, 2025 • 1h 3min
SCOTUS Greenlights Trump, Gaslights America
Malcolm Nance, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer and counterterrorism expert, joins to discuss the unsettling implications of recent Supreme Court decisions. He critiques Trump's efforts to limit birthright citizenship and addresses the role of racial gerrymandering in undermining voting rights. Nance dives deep into military law, emphasizing the duty to refuse unlawful orders. He also challenges the administration's justification for controversial military actions, warning of the operational risks they pose to troops and the potential consequences of lawless conduct.

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Aug 10, 2026 • 50min
BREAKING: ISRAEL PREPARING FOR WAR WITH IRAN WITHOUT U.S. — w/ Fmr. U.S. Navy Malcolm Nance
Malcolm Nance, former U.S. Navy intelligence officer and national security analyst, discusses Iran's leverage in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s maximal demands. He explains U.S. military limits at sea and air, assesses whether Israel could strike Iran without U.S. support, and explores regional pacts and submarine strike capabilities.

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Apr 19, 2026 • 1h 9min
Weekend Iran War Update: Far from a Deal with Steve Schmidt, Ken Harbaugh & Malcolm Nance
Ken Harbaugh, a combat veteran and podcaster, and Malcolm Nance, a former senior enlisted Navy intelligence specialist and author, join to dissect the Iran ceasefire collapse and what might follow. They examine military culture, the rise of drone and logistics warfare, toxic masculinity, and the consequences of vague political objectives. Short, sharp takes on strategy, standards, and national security.

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Apr 5, 2026 • 59min
Steve Schmidt, Malcolm Nance & Ken Harbaugh: Weekend Iran War Update: Day 37
Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot turned podcaster, and Malcolm Nance, ex-Navy senior chief and counterterrorism analyst, join to unpack escalating Iran conflict. They discuss the downed F-15 and rescue risks. They examine rescue tactics, vulnerabilities to drones, military leadership and reform, and the potential for wider U.S. ground involvement.

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Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 6min
Weekend Iran War Update with Malcolm Nance & Ken Harbaugh
Malcolm Nance, retired Navy senior chief and intelligence expert, analyzes Iran conflict strategy and risks. Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot and podcaster, offers frontline perspective on military planning and human costs. They discuss Trump's conduct at a dignified transfer, the limits of air power, risks of boots on the ground, nuclear/dirty-bomb threats, leadership failures, and how the war might unfold.

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Jun 7, 2026 • 1h 10min
Day 102: Iran War Update with Ken Harbaugh and Malcolm Nance
Malcolm Nance, a retired Navy intelligence analyst and author, and Ken Harbaugh, a former Navy officer and Ukraine observer, join to discuss geopolitics and frontline resilience. They debate U.S. credibility, Iran conflict risks, and nuclear escalation. Ken shares vivid reports from Ukrainian front lines. Malcolm reflects on global order shifts and strategic consequences.

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May 10, 2026 • 1h 3min
Day 74 - Weekend Iran War Update with Steve Schmidt, Ken Harbaugh & Malcolm Nance
Malcolm Nance, former U.S. intelligence specialist with expertise in counterterrorism and cryptology, and Ken Harbaugh, ex-Navy pilot turned policy commentator, join to dissect U.S. actions in Iran. They discuss the collapsed ceasefire, distorted government messaging, risks of escalation, military morale and silenced leaders. The conversation covers legal accountability, institutional repair, and political consequences.

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Aug 3, 2026 • 31min
ISRAEL FURIOUS AFTER TRUMP CANCELS IRAN STRIKE — w/ Fmr. U.S. Navy Malcolm Nance
Malcolm Nance, former U.S. Navy intelligence officer and national security analyst, offers rapid-fire analysis. He discusses Trump canceling strikes on Iran and why it may have been a bluff. He examines military readiness, regional players like Saudi Arabia, and evidence around regional strikes. He also debates Iran’s maritime actions and what escalation or restraint could look like.

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Apr 12, 2026 • 57min
Weekend Iran War Update: No Deal for Iran with Steve Schmidt, Ken Harbaugh and Malcolm Nance
Malcolm Nance, former Navy cryptologic specialist and intelligence analyst, and Ken Harbaugh, former Navy officer and military commentator. They unpack failed Islamabad talks, naval blockade legality, the risks of Chinese-escorted tankers provoking U.S.-China clashes, mining and minesweeper shortages, and which regional navies might intervene. Short, tense, and focused on the strategic stakes.

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Feb 28, 2026 • 43min
Steve Schmidt, Malcolm Nance & Ken Harbaugh on the US at war with Iran
Malcolm Nance, retired Navy senior chief and intelligence pro, offers counterterrorism and asymmetric warfare perspective. Ken Harbaugh, former Navy aviator and commentator, analyzes operational and political implications. They discuss sudden US strikes on Iran, questions about decision-making and legality, asymmetric responses Iran may use, risks to service members, and regional strategic fallout.


