Judging Freedom
Judge Napolitano
Judging Freedom — Hosted by Judge Andrew NapolitanoWelcome to Judging Freedom, where truth, liberty, and constitutional integrity take center stage. Judge Andrew Napolitano — former New Jersey Superior Court judge, legal scholar, and long-time champion of civil liberties — delivers fearless analysis on law, politics, war, and government power.Through in-depth interviews with leading thinkers, journalists, and whistleblowers, Judge Napolitano cuts through media narratives to expose government overreach, challenge conventional wisdom, and defend the principles of freedom enshrined in the Constitution.Subscribe to hear unfiltered conversations about justice, civil rights, foreign policy, and the moral challenges facing America and the world today.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 34min
Larry Johnson : The Dangerous and Inept Marco Rubio
Larry Johnson, a former intelligence professional and commentator on foreign policy, dives deep into the complexities of international relations. He critiques the EU's flawed asset seizures and predicts its potential dissolution due to internal divisions. Discussing Germany's military ambitions and the unsustainable costs of supporting Ukraine, he warns of logistical limits. Johnson also critiques Marco Rubio's hawkish stance on Latin America and highlights the challenges of U.S. military policy near Venezuela, painting a picture of a struggling interventionist strategy.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 27min
Ray McGovern : Why Is Trump Stealing Oil?
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst and insightful political commentator, shares his expertise on pressing international issues. He delves into the implications of Western Russophobia and critiqued NATO's responses to Russian actions. McGovern discusses the seizure of Venezuelan oil, suggesting it was a display of U.S. power. He also addresses the dangers of inflated threats by European leaders to maintain political control. Their conversation uncovers the disconnect between political narratives and the realities of war in Europe.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 31min
Alastair Crooke : Trump's Different Imperial Model.
In this insightful discussion, Alastair Crooke, a former British diplomat and geopolitical expert, delves into Trump's unique imperial model. He compares Trump's transactional strategy to treating regions like franchises. Crooke explores China's strong economic influence in Latin America, emphasizing Trump's attempts to counter it. He discusses the shift toward economic competition over military might and critiques the contradictions in U.S. national security strategy. The conversation reveals the complexities of American ambitions amid significant debt and declining competitiveness.
Dec 12, 2025 • 32min
INTEL Roundtable : Weekly Wrap 12-DEC
INTEL Roundtable : Weekly Wrap 12-DECSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 11, 2025 • 32min
Scott Ritter : American Killers.
Scott Ritter : American Killers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 11, 2025 • 24min
Pepe Escobar : Giving Europe the Boot.
Pepe Escobar : Giving Europe the Boot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 11, 2025 • 31min
COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : Does Trump Want War With China?
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Dec 11, 2025 • 29min
COL. Douglas Macgregor : Why Threaten Venezuela?
COL. Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army colonel and foreign policy commentator, delves into the complexities of NATO's evolution since the Cold War and its implications for U.S. military presence in Europe. He critiques the motives behind U.S. threats against Venezuela, labeling recent actions as a farce driven by regime-change ambitions. The conversation examines the risks of military intervention, the role of donor influence on presidential decisions, and the growing concern of U.S. imperial overstretch, inviting a broader reflection on America's geopolitical strategy.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 30min
Phil Giraldi : Trump On a Roll!
Phil Giraldi, a former CIA officer and foreign policy analyst, discusses the complexities of Trump's presidency. He critiques Trump's self-glorification through naming initiatives and the revival of the Trump Institute of Peace. Giraldi raises concerns about the president's extravagant spending, illegal assertions of power, and threats to Congress. He links immigration rhetoric to political alliances and reveals the CIA's resistance to rapid peace in Ukraine. The episode culminates in a stark assessment of Trump's dangerous behavior and its implications for civil liberties.
Dec 10, 2025 • 28min
Max Blumenthal : DEA Drug Gangsters; Netanyahu's Fears.
Max Blumenthal, an investigative journalist known for his insights on U.S. foreign policy, delves into controversial topics. He discusses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's maneuvers to escape legal troubles and the troubling indictments of former DEA officials linked to Mexican cartels. Blumenthal explores the connections between the DEA, CIA, and allegations of corruption involving U.S. intervention in Honduras's politics. He also critiques the Nobel Prize committee's backing of Venezuelan opposition figures and the implications of foreign-led regime changes in Latin America.
