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The Bulwark PodcastBill Kristol: Trump Is a Moral MonsterThe man who cavorted with Jeffrey Epstein for 15 years never even bothers to feign empathy for Epstein's victims—even a sociopath would fake it. And neither Trump nor his administration and supporters can get their talking points straight on the scandal: The files are a hoax, but Ghislaine Maxwell is going to name names; she's a horrible person, but the public is supposed to believe her; POTUS denies he went to Epstein's island but it would have been a "privilege" if he had. Meanwhile, Trump is tying himself in knots on Gaza and Russia. Plus, former model Stacey Williams tells Ti...2025-07-281h 06
The BulwarkBill Kristol: Trump Is a Moral MonsterThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe man who cavorted with Jeffrey Epstein for 15 years never even bothers to feign empathy for Epstein's victims—even a sociopath would fake it. And neither Trump nor his administration and supporters can get their talking points straight on the scandal: The files are a hoax, but Ghislaine Maxwell is going to name names; she's a horrible person, but the public is supposed to believe her; POTUS denies he went to Epstein's island but it would have been a "privilege" if he...2025-07-2817 min
Bulwark+ TakesBulwark on Sunday: Trump’s Decades With EpsteinFrom secret notes to shady friendships, Bill Kristol and Tom Joscelyn break down Trump’s long and unsettling ties to Jeffrey Epstein, what the evidence shows, and why the truth still matters.Stacy Williams talks with Tim about her relationship with Epstein and brush with Trump in 1990sAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulw...2025-07-2746 minThe BulwarkBulwark on Sunday: Trump’s Decades With EpsteinFrom secret notes to shady friendships, Bill Kristol and Tom Joscelyn break down Trump’s long and unsettling ties to Jeffrey Epstein, what the evidence shows, and why the truth still matters.Stacy Williams talks with Tim about her relationship with Epstein and brush with Trump in 1990sAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulw...2025-07-2746 min
The Contrarian PodThe Epstein files, with E. Jean Carroll, Rep. Jamie Raskin & Tom JoscelynAt The Contrarian, we take the most important issues and analyze them from all angles.This week, editor-in-chief Jen Rubin broke down the Epstein scandal with Trump whisperer E. Jean Carroll [00:50], who noted that "..they will never accept a truth that goes to the heart of the cult, which is that Donald Trump is this Savior, and he's the one who's going to protect them against the evil Democrats."Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin [25:59] joins Jen to discuss the Trump administration’s refusal to release the Epstein files (despite bipartisan support to do so), why MAGA fe...2025-07-2653 min
The BulwarkBill Kristol: Limp OppositionThom Tillis finally showed some backbone and opposed Trump—because of the giant Medicaid cuts in the Big Fugly Bill—but now he has to self-deport from the Senate. Meanwhile, the bill funds a giant internal police force for Trump, and gives a handout to the Dr. Strangeloves of Silicon Valley who don't want AI regulated. It would also cripple wind and solar energy, which even the ex-shadow president says is insane and destructive. Plus, ICE's racial and ethnic targeting, the plutocrats are the biggest suck-ups, and Peter Thiel—the man who gave us JD Vance—isn't sure he wants th...2025-06-3053 minThe Bulwark PodcastBill Kristol: Limp OppositionThom Tillis finally showed some backbone and opposed Trump—because of the giant Medicaid cuts in the Big Fugly Bill—but now he has to self-deport from the Senate. Meanwhile, the bill funds a giant internal police force for Trump, and gives a handout to the Dr. Strangeloves of Silicon Valley who don't want AI regulated. It would also cripple wind and solar energy, which even the ex-shadow president says is insane and destructive. Plus, ICE's racial and ethnic targeting, the plutocrats are the biggest suck-ups, and Peter Thiel—the man who gave us JD Vance—isn't sure he wants the huma...2025-06-3055 min
Bulwark TakesMAGA Loons Are In Charge (w/ Tom Joscelyn) | Bulwark on SundayBill Kristol and Tom Joscelyn break down how far-right conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones and Laura Loomer are now driving Trump’s agenda, and what that means for America’s future. The MAGA fringe isn’t fringe anymore.2025-04-0634 min
Bulwark+ TakesBulwark on Sunday: MAGA Loons Are In ChargeThis week on Bulwark on Sunday, Tom Joscelyn joined Bill Kristol to discuss the centrality of conspiracy theories to MAGA and Trumpism, and what that means for the extremism being unconstrained.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here. This is a public episode. If you'd li...2025-04-0635 minThe BulwarkBulwark on Sunday: MAGA Loons Are In ChargeThis week on Bulwark on Sunday, Tom Joscelyn joined Bill Kristol to discuss the centrality of conspiracy theories to MAGA and Trumpism, and what that means for the extremism being unconstrained.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here. This is a public episode. If you'd li...2025-04-0635 min
The Just Security PodcastPoliticization and Weaponization of the Justice Department in the Second Trump AdministrationIn just his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has issued more than 80 executive orders and other actions, many of them targeting the federal workforce and the structure of the federal government. Just Security’s Co-Editor-in-Chief, Ryan Goodman, recently published a timeline of actions that highlight the alarming level of politicization and weaponization of the Department of Justice under the second Trump administration. Politicization includes the misuse of the Department’s powers for political purposes rather than the independent and impartial enforcement of the laws. Weaponization includes a deliberate and systematic misuse of the Department’s power...2025-03-0648 minThe Just Security PodcastSpecial Counsel Jack Smith’s Final Report in the 2020 Election Interference CaseJust after midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 14, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office released its report on President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The report concludes that the evidence Smith obtained was sufficient to criminally convict Trump, but that after the 2024 election, the case could not move forward in light of Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president. While the report reveals relatively little new factual information around the events of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, it does explain Smith’s rationale for his legal positions and key decisions. The report...2025-01-1539 min
Bulwark+ TakesConspiracy Nuts Rule the World! How the Hell Do We Fight?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTom Joscelyn joins Bill Kristol to discuss the legacy of January 6th, the critical information the January 6th committee uncovered, the implications of Kash Patel's threats to prosecute those who stood up against Donald Trump, and the importance of holding the line for reality.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+Live is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the le...2025-01-0813 min
Generation JihadOn domestic terrorismBill is joined by LWJ and GJ OG Tom Joscelyn to discuss the New Year's attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. 2025-01-0326 minThe Just Security Podcast‘The Presidents and the People’ Book TalkWith the U.S. presidential election less than a week away, anxiety is high, both across the country and around the world. Many fear the rise of populism and the erosion of democratic norms. In over two centuries, the United States has had many presidents who pushed on the door of anti-democratic power, but it has also had people who pushed back. Ahead of the election, what lessons can we learn by looking to the past? Brown University political scientist Corey Brettschneider is one of the leading thinkers on presidential power. His recent book, The Pr...2024-10-3154 min
Generation JihadEp. 227 — Why Siraj Haqqani is not Afghanistan’s “Best Hope for Change” (CC: New York Times)Last week, the New York Times ran an article(?) called “Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?” (SPOILER: NO!) and with the subtitle: “Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to remake himself from blood-soaked jihadist to pragmatic Taliban statesman. Western diplomats are shocked — and enticed.” Yes, really.To unpack (/eviscerate) the piece, Bill and Will Selber are joined by — drumroll, please — Long War Journal- and Generation Jihad-OG, Tom Joscelyn. They read it so you don’t have to. 2024-10-3048 min
Destiny＂That's Actually Scary...＂ Destiny Finally Talks w⧸ Jan 6 Committee Staff Tom JoscelynDestiny finally meets and talks with Tom Joscelyn who worked on the Jan 6 committee...
link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD2t-DbdSHg2024-10-271h 29
Jen Rubin's Green RoomInvestigating Jan 6th with Tom JoscelynJen Rubin and Tom Joscelyn dissect the intricate web of events surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack and its aftermath. They scrutinize key figures, investigative findings, law enforcement failures, and the pervasive threat posed by right-wing extremist groups. Delving into the implications of accountability, they explore the potential consequences of legal actions against former President Trump, the authoritarian tendencies within his movement, and the role of media in perpetuating conspiracy narratives.
Takeaways:
The findings of the January 6th report have not been changed by subsequent information, and new details have only further corroborated the initial conclusions.
S...2024-05-151h 02
Generation JihadEp, 166 — Bill and Tom's Excellent DebunkingOn November 8, 2023, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs conducted a closed-door interview with Zalmay Khalilzad, the Former Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation and master architect of the Doha Agreement which cemented the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.Many items of interest came up during the marathon meeting, including Long War Journal. If you know, you know.Bill poured over transcripts of the nearly ten hours-long interview, and he had help from none other than LWJ OG Tom Joscelyn.Bill and Tom discuss the highlights.2024-05-101h 00
THE DAILY BLAST with Greg SargentTrump’s Sick Vow to Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters Just Got Even UglierOne of Donald Trump’s central campaign promises has been to pardon untold numbers of rioters who attacked the Capitol—people he’s described as martyrs, victims and “hostages.” Now, an important new analysis finds that many of the inmates Trump has referred to are ones who violently attacked law enforcement officers. We talked to Tom Joscelyn, lead author of that analysis and a former senior Jan. 6 committee staffer, who explains how his findings blow apart a lot of Trump-MAGA propaganda about that dark and terrible day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-0326 minThe Just Security PodcastA Guilty Verdict in the Proud Boys TrialOn May 4, 2023, a jury in Washington, D.C. found four Proud Boys leaders, including former Chairman Enrique Tarrio, guilty of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Proud Boys were the “tip of the spear” in planning and carrying out the January 6th attack. They tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden. To help us understand what the verdict means, what’s missing, and what comes next, we have Tom Joscelyn and Mary McCord. Tom was a senior staff member o...2023-05-0534 min
Lions Led By Donkeys PodcastEpisode 253: The Battle of HattinJoe, Tom, and Nate talk about the time that Crusaders forgot that humans need water to live.
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Nicholson, R. L. Joscelyn III and the Fall of the Crusader States
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Lacey, James. Crushed at the Horns of Hattin2023-03-261h 06
The Dispatch PodcastInvestigating January 6thTom Joscelyn joins Steve Hayes to talk about his time on the January 6th Select Committee and what all goes into a congressional investigation. Long-time Dispatch subscribers may know Joscelyn from his newsletter Vital Interests. Join the two as they break down the main characters behind the event and the GOP's attempt at a clean-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-2257 min
Generation JihadEp. 58 — The Year in ReviewHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss 5 key stories from 2021 and what they mean for jihadism going forward.2022-01-0754 min
Generation JihadEp. 57 — The Emperor Was Nude All AlongHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss Tom's recent testimony before the Senate, why the Islamic State bombed a mosque in Kunduz, and the Pakistani Taliban's ongoing jihad.2021-10-1552 min
The Dispatch PodcastIs Biden Just Bad at his Job?After the latest surge of migrants in the border town of Del Rio, Texas, our hosts discuss how the Biden administration has handled the immigration issue since taking office. Plus, President Biden continues to have foreign policy problems. What happened with the botched drone strike in Afghanistan? Why is France mad at us? All of that leaves Jonah with one big question: Is Biden just bad at his job?
Show Notes:
-Jonah on Biden’s foreign policy
-The Morning Dispatch breaks down the drone strike that killed civilians in Afghanistan
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The Dispatch PodcastFailure in AfghanistanIn this episode, Steve moderates a conversation with David French and Tom Joscelyn about the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. They cover the Biden administration’s decision not to begin evacuations before the Taliban captured Kabul, intelligence failures, the state of the Afghan military, and much, much more.
Show Notes:
-Read Vital Interest for Tom’s latest analysis on Afghanistan
-Read The French Press for David’s latest analysis on Afghanistan
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Generation JihadEp. 55 - Afghanistan FallsHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the need for accountability after 20 years of failures. 2021-08-1747 min
The Dispatch PodcastInfrastructure Passes and Collapse in AfghanistanIn his first interview after voting yes on the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill, Sen. Bill Cassidy joins Sarah and Steve to talk about how it feels to see that bill pass the Senate. Plus, Cassidy puts on his doctor hat to talk about COVID-19. Then Steve is joined by Tom Joscelyn to discuss the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. How much longer until the Taliban seizes full control of the country?
Show Notes:
-Closer look at passing of the infrastructure bill from Uphill
-David French’s view on Afghanistan
-Read Vi...2021-08-131h 24
Generation JihadEp. 54 — What Shabaab WantsHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss a new message from Shabaab’s emir. They also discuss their reluctance to report on a video, titled “America Burns,” produced by Al Qaeda’s main propaganda arm.2021-07-2951 min
Generation JihadEp. 53 - The Taliban and al Qaeda advance as U.S. completes withdrawalHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss President Biden's latest defense of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Despite the jihadists' significant advances since May 1, the president remains steadfastly committed to completing the American retreat. 2021-07-1351 min
Generation JihadEp. 52 - Mapping the Taliban’s OffensiveHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss the Taliban’s massive offensive in Afghanistan. The campaign demonstrates, once again, that the “peace process” is a Western delusion. They also discuss how Bill’s map of the Taliban’s gains has evolved over time. 2021-06-2554 min
Generation JihadEp. 51 - How the U.N. assesses al Qaeda and ISISEdmund Fitton-Brown joins hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio to discuss his team's most recent report on Afghanistan. Fitton-Brown is a former British diplomat. He is currently coordinator of the U.N. Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, and the Taliban.2021-06-1149 min
Generation JihadEp. 50 — The UnknownsHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the basic epistemological problems that plague analyses of al Qaeda nearly 20 years after 9/11.2021-06-041h 08
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergJoscelyn ‘Round the Middle EastOn today’s episode, Vital Interests author and national security extraordinaire Thomas Joscelyn makes his first Remnant appearance. With a healthy supply of Hayek references on hand, Jonah seems determined to outdo the wonkiness of Brian Riedl’s visit earlier this week. Al-Qaeda, Afghanistan, China, and the meaning of necrocracy are all discussed peacefully by the pair, until a certain name is mentioned; If you thought Jonah’s contempt for Woodrow Wilson was unparalleled, just wait until you hear the disdain that overtakes Tom at the mere mention of Henry Kissinger.
Show Notes:
- Tom’s journa...2021-04-221h 40
Generation JihadEp. 48 — What happens in Afghanistan doesn't stay in AfghanistanHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss President Biden's to withdraw U.S. military forces from Afghanistan. It's understandable that he doesn't want any more Americans to die there, but the Afghans continue to fight a global jihadist threat. 2021-04-191h 03
Generation JihadEp. 46 — Waiting for a withdrawal decisionHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio briefly discuss recent reporting on the Biden administration's deliberations concerning a withdrawal from Afghanistan. They also discuss ISIS' surge in Mozambique. 2021-04-0540 min
Generation JihadEp. 45 — President Biden’s Decision PointsHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio explain why President Biden should be clear-eyed when it comes to making decisions about the U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. Some argue the U.S. should stay in Afghanistan to further the “peace process,” but there is no evidence that such a “process” even exists.2021-03-0154 min
The Dispatch PodcastChina and the Uighur GenocideIn a call with European foreign ministers on Thursday, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said he would begin steps to restore the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that was abandoned by the Trump administration. Today’s guest, Tom Josclelyn, thinks a series of upfront concessions to Tehran before the country’s leaders even come to the negotiating table would be an unwise foreign policy move for the Biden administration. “I’ve taken to calling it ‘servile diplomacy’ because it is very much from a submissive position,”Joscelyn tells Sarah and Steve. Tune in to hear our hosts’ take on China’s ongoing genocide...2021-02-191h 03
Generation JihadEp. 42 — Groundhog Day in AfghanistanIn Episode 42 of Generation Jihad, hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's comments on the U.S.-Taliban deal. They explain why there isn't much for the Biden administration to assess. The Taliban was never interested in peace and hasn't taken any steps to break with al Qaeda.Mentioned in the show:U.S.-Taliban withdrawal deal2019 article from Politico: Trump’s Bad Deal with the TalibanNo Deal Is Better Than a Bad DealAnalysis: U.S. confirms senior al Qa...2021-02-0358 min
Generation JihadEp. 40 — Al Qaeda in Iran – and AfghanistanHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss and critique Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech on the Iran-Al Qaeda axis. Contrary to much reporting, there is a long history of ties between the two. But there’s also much evidence pointing to al Qaeda’s ongoing alliance with the Taliban, an issue Pompeo is eager to downplay. The guys also explain why the 2001 AUMF isn’t being used to start a war with Iran.2021-01-151h 14
Generation JihadEp. 39 — Countering ExtremismRobin Simcox joins hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio to discuss the ongoing jihadist threat in Europe and efforts to combat extremism in the U.K. and elsewhere. Simcox is the director of the London-based Counter Extremism Group.2020-12-301h 07
Generation JihadEp. 38 – The Airing of GrievancesHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio air and discuss their 2020 grievances, which pale in comparison to the problems faced by so many around the world today.2020-12-2858 min
Generation JihadEp. 37 – How Hezbollah Profits from Black CocaineFDD senior fellow Emanuele Ottolenghi joins hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio to discuss the history of Iran's and Hezbollah’s illicit activities across Central and South America, including the trafficking of “black cocaine.”2020-12-221h 14
Generation JihadEp. 36 – The U.S. withdraws from SomaliaHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss President Trump's decision to order the withdrawal of a small American force from Somalia. Shabaab, al Qaeda's branch in East Africa, will continue to fight on, waging an insurgency against the Somali government while threatening countries throughout the region and possibly elsewhere as well. 2020-12-161h 03
Generation JihadEp. 34 – An Assassination in TehranHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the killing of al Qaeda's deputy emir in Tehran. The operation was reportedly conducted by Israeli assassins at the behest of the U.S.2020-12-0252 min
Generation JihadEp. 33 – A Conversation with H.R. McMasterLTG (ret.) H.R. McMaster joins hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio to discuss his new book, his career in the U.S military and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 2020-11-241h 28
Generation JihadEp. 32 - What Will Biden Do?Hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the decisions awaiting the incoming Biden administration with respect to the ongoing conflicts in several countries. They also discuss the State Department’s decision to delist al Qaeda’s Uighur affiliate. 2020-11-121h 08
Generation JihadEp. 31 - Al Qaeda’s Media Chief Killed in Taliban CountryHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the demise of Husam Abd-al-Ra’uf, al Qaeda’s media chief. Afghan forces hunted him down in a Taliban-controlled village nearly eight months after the U.S. State Department trumpeted the Taliban’s supposed counterterrorism assurances.2020-10-2955 min
Generation JihadEp. 30 - The Would-be Caliph was a SnitchCraig Whiteside joins hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio to discuss the biography of the Islamic State’s leader. Recently released files show that he snitched on his fellow jihadists during his time in U.S. custody. 2020-10-211h 05
Generation JihadEp. 29 - An Interview with Edmund Fitton-BrownEdmund Fitton-Brown joins hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio to discuss his work for the United Nations Security Council. Fitton-Brown is a former British diplomat. He is currently coordinator of the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, and the Taliban.2020-10-131h 40Generation JihadEp. 28 - Our Review of The OutpostHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn review The Outpost, a new movie based on a book by CNN’s Jake Tapper. The book and movie are excellent, but the guys discuss how al Qaeda is often left out of such stories. Still, The Outpost reveals many truths about the war in Afghanistan. 2020-10-061h 01Generation JihadEp. 27 - Counting Al QaedaSenior U.S. officials claim there are fewer than 200 al Qaeda members in Afghanistan. Hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn explain why that estimate, like all others before it, isn’t credible. The U.S. has consistently downplayed al Qaeda’s presence for more than a decade. 2020-09-2245 minGeneration JihadEp. 26 - Zawahiri’s Bizarre 9/11 Anniversary MessageHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss al Qaeda’s weak media output on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 hijackings. Despite this shortcoming, the group remains resilient. And the guys explain why an op-ed by the new director of the National Counterterrorism Center misses the mark. 2020-09-151h 25
The Dispatch PodcastAn Enduring MemoryIt’s the 19th anniversary of September 11, 2001, one of the most harrowing historical events in living memory. Today, our podcast hosts reflect on their personal memories of the day as a launching point into a discussion about the United States’ current understanding of al-Qaeda nearly two decades later. In reality, we don’t talk about al-Qaeda much anymore other than within the context of Trump’s “endless wars” rhetoric. Just this week, the Trump administration announced that troops in Iraq will be reduced to 3,000. What’s more, peace negotiations are taking place with Taliban representatives, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and repr...2020-09-111h 00Generation JihadEp. 25 - Another Coup in MaliHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio are joined by Caleb Weiss, a longtime contributor to FDD’s Long War Journal. They discuss the recent coup in Mali and what it will mean for ISIS and al Qaeda.2020-09-081h 02Generation JihadEp. 24 - America Remains in IraqDespite decrying America’s role in “endless wars,” President Trump recently defended the role of a small U.S. force in the country. Hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss this apparent contradiction, as well as current events in Afghanistan and Somalia.2020-09-011h 01Generation JihadEp. 23 - Joe Biden Can’t End the JihadNor can President Trump. Hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss former VP Joe Biden’s intent to “end” the “forever wars.” President Trump has pledged to do the same, but hasn’t delivered. Why? The jihad continues.2020-08-251h 09Generation JihadEp. 22 - Conspiracies EverywhereHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the prevalence of conspiracy theories in the post-9/11 era. Osama bin Laden was upset that some pretend al Qaeda wasn’t responsible for 9/11, but bin Laden was a conspiracy theorist himself. Al Qaeda was founded on the nonsensical claim that there’s a “Zionist-Crusader” alliance against Muslims. 2020-08-1853 minGeneration JihadEp. 21 - An ISIS Jailbreak in AfghanistanISIS orchestrated an assault on the main prison in Jalalabad earlier this month. Afghan officials immediately accused the Taliban of planning the attack. Hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss this allegation, as well as other recent events.2020-08-111h 04Generation JihadEp. 20 - How China’s repressive policies could fuel the jihadHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the Chinese Communist Party’s repressive policies in the Xinjiang region. The CCP claims to be fighting terrorism, but it could drive more people into the jihadists’ arms. The guys discuss the history of the Turkistan Islamic Party, an al Qaeda group that seeks to exploit the CCP’s actions.2020-07-281h 10Generation JihadEp. 19 - Al Qaeda in 2020Hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss what al Qaeda looks like in 2020. Nearly 19 years after the 9/11 hijackings, the group is alive, but still widely misunderstood. Despite suffering setbacks, al Qaeda’s members fight on in multiple countries. 2020-07-211h 35Generation JihadEp. 18 - What We Don’t Know About Russian BountiesHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss reports saying that Russia offered bounties to Taliban fighters to attack Americans. While this wouldn’t be surprising, there are still many unanswered questions concerning the reported bounties. The Taliban has been fighting American forces for nearly 19 years, and its jihadists don’t need any extra incentives. 2020-07-141h 06Generation JihadEp. 16 - Al Qaeda’s Never-ending Problems in SyriaHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss al Qaeda’s problems in Syria, where a series of disputes have upset the group’s chain of command. They also discuss the State Department’s latest terrorism report and what it says about Pakistan’s sponsorship of the Taliban. 2020-06-301h 10Generation JihadEp. 15 - Don’t Call It Nation-BuildingHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio explore how President Trump’s rhetoric on Afghanistan and other post-9/11 conflicts changed from 2017 to 2020. While there is much to criticize about these wars, some of the common talking points don’t reflect reality. The guys also discuss recent counterterrorism operations against al Qaeda.2020-06-2358 minGeneration JihadEp. 14 - The Demise of an Al Qaeda Emir in MaliHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the life and reported death of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb’s emir, Abdulmalek Droukdel. They also review some of Osama bin Laden’s files to piece together AQIM’s history. 2020-06-161h 07Generation JihadEp. 13 - Send in the Military?Hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn take a break from the jihad overseas to discuss the turmoil at home and whether it is a good idea to deploy the U.S. military in American cities. They also discuss a new report by a U.N. monitoring team alleging multiple ongoing ties between the Taliban and al Qaeda.2020-06-0953 minGeneration JihadEp. 12 - The ISIS Spokesman’s Latest RantHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss the latest diatribe released by Abu Hamza al-Qurashi, the Islamic State’s spokesman, who portrays the coronavirus as an act of divine retribution against the West and accuses the Taliban of working with the “Crusaders.” Bill and Tom also discuss a new report outlining the Taliban’s reluctance to “publicly break” with Al Qaeda and the Islamic State’s resiliency in Iraq and Syria.2020-06-021h 01
FDD's Foreign PodicyWar and Peace and Other Options in AfghanistanIn recent weeks, the pandemic – the global spread of a deadly virus that originated in China – has dominated the news media, and therefore most of the public’s attention.
Among the important stories that have been marginalized: the on-going conflict in Afghanistan, as well as America’s diplomatic attempts to end that conflict, or at least reduce America’s participation in it.
Discussing these and related issues with host Cliff May are Tom Joscelyn, FDD senior fellow, senior editor of FDD’s Long War Journal, and a regular contributor to The Dispatch; and Bradley Bowman, senior director...2020-06-0145 minFDD's Foreign PodicyWar and Peace and Other Options in AfghanistanIn recent weeks, the pandemic – the global spread of a deadly virus that originated in China – has dominated the news media, and therefore most of the public’s attention.
Among the important stories that have been marginalized: the on-going conflict in Afghanistan, as well as America’s diplomatic attempts to end that conflict, or at least reduce America’s participation in it.
Discussing these and related issues with host Cliff May are Tom Joscelyn, FDD senior fellow, senior editor of FDD’s Long War Journal, and a regular contributor to The Dispatch; and Bradley Bowman, senior director...2020-06-0145 minGeneration JihadEp. 11 - An Al Qaeda Sleeper Agent in PensacolaHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss the FBI's breakthrough in the investigation into the Dec. 6, 2019 shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola. It took more than four months for the FBI to crack the terrorist's phones, but the hosts argue that Americans shouldn't give up their privacy in the name of security. They also discuss the Taliban's reluctance to publicly break with Al Qaeda and the Defense Department's reluctance to release data concerning the war in Afghanistan. 2020-05-2649 minGeneration JihadEp. 10 - Endless JihadHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss the “endless wars” narrative, explaining why it is more accurate to call the conflicts unleashed by 9/11 an “endless jihad.” While there are plenty of legitimate criticisms of America’s warfighting, the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere continue because the jihadists fight on.2020-05-191h 12Generation JihadEp. 9 - The Drone WarsHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss the history of America’s drone campaign against al-Qaeda and ISIS. They discuss some of the drone campaign’s biggest successes, civilian casualties and why the unmanned aerial vehicles are a tactic, not a strategy for defeating terrorist organizations. 2020-05-121h 12
The Dispatch PodcastChina's "Discourse Power"Sarah and Steve are joined by Thomas Joscelyn, who writes the Vital Interests newsletter for The Dispatch, to discuss the diplomatic battle between the U.S. and China, Afghanistan exit deal, and how a Biden administration might change our foreign policy.Show Notes:-Tom's newsletter Vital Interests-Explaining the Intense Diplomatic Battle Between the U.S. and China
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0853 minGeneration JihadEp. 8 - The Islamic State's Foundational TextsCraig Whiteside joins hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn to discuss his new book, The ISIS Reader: Milestone Texts of the Islamic State Movement. Coauthored with Haroro Ingram and Charlie Winter, the book reviews key texts in the evolution of the would-be caliphate. Craig and Bill discuss their time in Iraq, including how they witnessed the earliest days of ISIS.2020-05-051h 25Generation JihadEp. 7 - Jihad in the Time of CoronavirusDaveed Gartenstein-Ross joins hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn to discuss how jihadists are adapting to the coronavirus pandemic. The three colleagues discuss their years working in the counterterrorism field and how some erroneous ideas just won't die. They also offer some advice for new analysts entering the field. 2020-04-281h 12Generation JihadEp. 6 - Hezbollah’s Main Man in IraqHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss Hezbollah’s influence in Iraq and the State Department’s decision to offer a $10 million reward for information concerning the group’s main man in the country. They also discuss: a new video from the Pakistani Taliban that illustrates how the jihadi syndicate in Afghanistan and Pakistan works, a recent batch of al-Qaeda infographics and an alleged ISIS plot that was foiled by authorities in Germany.2020-04-2150 minGeneration JihadEp. 5 - Banned in PakistanA Pakistani court recently overturned the convictions of Omar Saeed Sheikh, a jihadist who allegedly planned and carried out the kidnapping of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002. Pearl was then murdered by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the chief planner of the 9/11 hijackings. A higher court may overturn the decision and Sheikh remains in custody. But hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss how this affair highlights deeper problems within Pakistan. After all, FDD’s Long War Journal is banned in Pakistan, while many jihadists are not. 2020-04-141h 05Generation JihadEp. 4 - ISIS: A History of the CaliphateHosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss the rise and fall of ISIS – the would-be caliphate. More than a year has passed since ISIS lost the last town under its control. Tom and Bill discuss the history of ISIS and how the idea of building a caliphate in Iraq evolved over time. Bill witnessed the jihadists' earliest state-building efforts during multiple embeds in Iraq.2020-04-071h 02Generation JihadEp. 3 - AQAP Names A New EmirHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn profile Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula's (AQAP) new emir, Khalid Batarfi. They explain how Batarfi came to his leadership position, what's ahead for the group's local and global operations, and what AQAP can teach us about Al Qaeda's larger structure and the ambitions of jihadist insurgencies the world over. 2020-03-3155 minGeneration JihadEp. 2 - Wishcasting in AfghanistanIn a follow up to episode one, hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn explain why wishful thinking in Afghanistan has led the U.S. to portray the Taliban as something it is not. True peace is not on the horizon. Meanwhile, Al-Qaeda views the U.S.-Taliban deal as a boon for the jihadists' cause. Al-Qaeda's affiliates are already attempting to use the agreement as a framework for gaining legitimacy elsewhere. 2020-03-2422 minGeneration JihadEp. 1 - The U.S.-Taliban Withdrawal DealHosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn review the U.S.-Taliban withdrawal agreement. They discuss why it isn't a true peace deal, the Taliban's ongoing alliance with al-Qaeda, and how the U.S. never dealt with Pakistani duplicity in America's longest war. 2020-03-1736 minGeneration JihadIntroducing: Generation JihadFDD's Long War Journal editors, and co-hosts of Generation Jihad, Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn set the scene for what's to come in this weekly podcast project studying the struggle against islamic jihadism.2020-03-1005 min
The Bill Bennett ShowKilling Soleimani & What It MeansOn this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill spoke with Tom Joscelyn and Conrad Black about the Killing of Qasem Soleimani, Iran, Impeachment and the 2020 election.Tom Joscelyn is the Senior Fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Senior Editor at the Long War Journal. Conrad Black is an author and non affiliated member of the house of Lords. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...2020-01-1548 minThe Bill Bennett ShowWill The Left Speak Against Socialism?On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Tom Joscelyn provided an update on the war on terror. Byron York discussed the State of the Union. BIll also shared his thoughts on the left's battle with socialism within the party. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2019-02-1157 min
PragerU 5-Minute VideosWhat ISIS WantsISIS has conquered territory across the Middle East and northern Africa. It has terrorized its occupied cities, sown terror across Europe, and spread its ideology around the world. But what does ISIS want? What does it believe? Where did it come from? And can it be stopped? Tom Joscelyn, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-01-0904 min
PragerU: Five-Minute VideosWhat ISIS WantsISIS has conquered territory across the Middle East and northern Africa. It has terrorized its occupied cities, sown terror across Europe, and spread its ideology around the world. But what does ISIS want? What does it believe? Where did it come from? And can it be stopped? Tom Joscelyn, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains.2019-01-0904 min
FDD's Foreign PodicyIn Afghanistan, the Substitute for Victory is DefeatAmerica’s conflict with the Taliban in Afghanistan, now well into its second decade, is not going well. The U.S. military has called it a “stalemate.” During his farewell speech in early September, General John W. Nicholson Jr., who first oversaw the military effort for President Trump, said: “It is time for this war in Afghanistan to end.” But most wars don’t end – they are won or they are lost.
Has America lost this fight against a jihadi group closely aligned with al Qaeda?
If so, what are the consequences?
To answer these a...2018-12-0344 minFDD's Foreign PodicyIn Afghanistan, the Substitute for Victory is DefeatAmerica’s conflict with the Taliban in Afghanistan, now well into its second decade, is not going well. The U.S. military has called it a “stalemate.” During his farewell speech in early September, General John W. Nicholson Jr., who first oversaw the military effort for President Trump, said: “It is time for this war in Afghanistan to end.” But most wars don’t end – they are won or they are lost.
Has America lost this fight against a jihadi group closely aligned with al Qaeda?
If so, what are the consequences?
To answer these a...2018-12-0344 min
SmartHERNewsSmartHER News Podcast-Ep.12-Taliban Peace Talks with Tom JoscelynCut out the noise. Here’s the top 2 stories of the week plus the truth about the Taliban (and why peace talks with them may not be “peace talks” at all) with Tom Joscelyn of The Long War Journal.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2018-09-0835 minThe Bill Bennett ShowPickup Truck in a Haystack: War on DrugsOn this episode of the podcast Bill speaks with John Walters, the COO of Hudson Institute and Director of Hudson Institute Political Studies. He spoke this new and dangerous synthetic marijuana hitting the streets. A few weeks ago over 70 people overdosed in New Haven Connecticut. Also Tom Joscelyn gave us an update on the war on terror. He's Senior Fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Senior Editor at the Long War Journal. Last but not least Phil Steele checked in as College Football kicks off this weekend. To learn more...2018-08-2357 min
The Next Year Now PodcastOvercoming Impossible Odds w/ Joscelyn Duffy - #22In today’s interview, we’re going to explore the power we all have within us and how an unwavering belief in yourself can help you accomplish almost anything. Today, I speak with Joscelyn Duffy - author, self-expression strategist, creative consultant, and someone who has an incredible story to share about surviving a near death health scare. We explore the concept of compassion and looking at our lives from a "park bench perspective." Joscelyn shares her story of facing death (twice), and how she overcame what medical professionals considered to be impossible odds. Finally, we discuss Joscelyn's favorite books, read...2018-02-2828 minThe Bill Bennett ShowTrump Shreds Liberals' 25th Amendment AttacksOn the heels of Michael Wolff's new book, many liberals are attacking Pres. Trump as unfit for office and trying to invoke the 25th Amendment. Bill explains how Pres. Trump shredded those attacks in just one day. He also shares his thoughts on the president's negotiations with Democrats over DACA, the wall and immigration reform. Then, legal expert David Rivkin joins Bill to respond to reports that Robert Mueller may try and charge Pres. Trump with obstructing justice. Next, Bill interviews Tom Joscelyn about the protests in Iran, the status of the war against ISIS and what this all...2018-01-101h 15The Bill Bennett ShowSusan Rice and the "Unmasking" BombshellBill and Byron York discuss the latest revelations surrounding Susan Rice and whether she broke the law by "unmasking" names of members of Trump's campaign. Tom Joscelyn explains how the Trump team should handle Egypt, Syria, North Korea, and other hot spots around the world. Finally, Steve Wynn reveals what Pres. Obama did that led him to move to the Republican Party and support Donald Trump. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2017-04-0656 min
The Daily Standard Podcast - Your conservative source for analysis of the news shaping US politics and world eventsTOM JOSCELYN: America Is At War Right Now, With Or Without ObamaThis is an archived copy of The Daily Standard podcast. Please note that advertisements, links and other specific references within the content may be out of date.2015-11-1611 minThe Daily Standard Podcast - Your conservative source for analysis of the news shaping US politics and world eventsTOM JOSCELYN: The Most Important BattleField In The War With ISIS--And The One We're Losing--Is...This is an archived copy of The Daily Standard podcast. Please note that advertisements, links and other specific references within the content may be out of date.2015-02-1309 minThe Daily Standard Podcast - Your conservative source for analysis of the news shaping US politics and world eventsTOM JOSCELYN: Yes, It DOES Matter That Al Qaeda Was Behind Paris AttacksThis is an archived copy of The Daily Standard podcast. Please note that advertisements, links and other specific references within the content may be out of date.2015-01-1511 minThe Daily Standard Podcast - Your conservative source for analysis of the news shaping US politics and world eventsTom Joscelyn: In War On Terror, Obama Administration Not Quite "Flawless"This is an archived copy of The Daily Standard podcast. Please note that advertisements, links and other specific references within the content may be out of date.2014-08-2114 min