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Paul Szoldra

Veteran and editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. Covers military issues and related conspiracy theories.

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Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 5min

Replay | Donald Trump Runs the Military & The Role of Militias | Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy

Paul Szoldra, a veteran and editor at The Ruck, dives into the wild world of conspiracy theories surrounding military control and the impact of figures like Michael Flynn. He’s joined by Dr. Amy Cooter, a Middlebury College professor researching militias, who sheds light on the motivations behind groups like the Oath Keepers. Together, they unpack how misinformation can intertwine with military life and explore the complex identities of militia members, revealing their connections to broader American beliefs amidst rising extremism.
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Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 4min

Donald Trump Runs the Military & The Role of Militias | Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy

According to MAGA rally goers, Donald Trump is in charge of the military. Jordan Klepper dives deeper into conspiracy theories surrounding the military with Paul Szoldra, the editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. They discuss theories like Jade Helm, how service members react to conspiracy theories, and how high-ranking officials like General Michael Flynn abuse their credibility to spread them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter of Middlebury College who breaks down her research on militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the overlap between members and veterans, and how militias approach “defending” their country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 4min

Donald Trump Runs the Military & The Role of Militias - Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy

If Donald Trump is still allegedly the president, does that also mean he’s in charge of the military? According to MAGA rally goers, yes. Jordan Klepper dives deeper into conspiracy theories surrounding the military with Paul Szoldra, the editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. They discuss theories like Jade Helm, how servicemembers react to conspiracy theories, and how high-ranking officials like General Michael Flynn abuse their credibility to spread them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter of Middlebury College who breaks down her research on militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the overlap between members and veterans, and how militias approach “defending” their country. Jordan Klepper Fingers The Conspiracy is a podcast from The Daily Show. Check out more episodes wherever you get your podcasts or YouTube.com/TheDailyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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