HeyJaredBattleground
A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points, and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history.
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441. Can Canada Take On the US? Mark Carney, Trade Wars, and the Battle for Sovereignty (opens the original)
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In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture , host Julius Strauss is joined by prominent Canadian political columnist and author Andrew Coyne to analyse the escalating trade tensions and unprecedented strain on Canada–US relations. The discussion covers the political shift in Canada following Mark Carney's election, the collapse of recent trade negotiations, the impact of US tariffs, and the broader threat posed to Canadian economic sovereignty. Julius Strauss writes the blog Back from the
440. Is the Tank Back? Anti-Drone Tech and Starvation in Oleshky (opens the original)
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In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyse the geopolitical fallout of Donald Trump signing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, his push for Ukraine to halt refinery strikes, and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal for a mutual energy ceasefire. They break down actual battlefield numbers versus Moscow’s exaggerated claims, how Australia’s Slinger counter-drone system is helping return armour to the front line, and a dire humanitarian s
439. The Cauldron: How the Modern Middle East Was Really Made (opens the original)
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In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture , host Saul David sits down with prize-winning, internationally bestselling historian Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss his book, The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East . Montefiore shares the intense, challenging process behind crafting a fact-based, source-grounded history of the region from 1900 to the present day—a project designed to cut through modern social media disinformation, anti-factual discourse, and toxic polarisation. He
438. Boiling the Frog: Russian Hybrid Warfare at NATO’s Doorstep (opens the original)
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In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , Saul David and Patrick Bishop examine the latest geopolitical fallout following Jared Kushner’s controversial peace deal statements and Donald Trump’s calls for Ukraine to halt energy strikes. They unpack the domestic political implications—including the passing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act—and analyse whether the administration's stance crosses the line into treason. Geopolitical & Diplomatic Turbulence : The hosts discuss Ja
437. The Human Element of War: Iain MacGregor on Morale, Tech, and Ukraine (opens the original)
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In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture , host Patrick Bishop is joined by publisher and military historian Iain MacGregor to explore how the past illuminates the present and future of warfare. Drawing from his book Battle: The Moments That Transformed Warfare From Ancient Greece to Ukraine , MacGregor discusses the enduring principles of war—morale, leadership, innovation, subterfuge, and numbers—across history's pivotal conflicts. Key Highlights The Human Element & Family History: Mac
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