Episode 124 — The Not-So-Secret Powers Behind The Iran War W/ Jose Niño

The war with Iran didn’t appear out of nowhere—and the real forces driving it are far more complicated than the headlines suggest. In this episode of The Backlash, Dave sits down with geopolitical analyst and writer Jose Niño to unpack the deeper power dynamics behind the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Drawing on Niño’s reporting and analysis, the discussion explores how the U.S. and Israel’s escalating strikes on Iranian targets—including major operations against military and nuclear sites—have pushed the region into open war and sparked global backlash.But beyond the bombs and missiles lies a bigger question: who actually benefits from this war? Niño argues that modern geopolitical conflicts are shaped less by traditional conquest and more by networks of financial pressure, sanctions, strategic alliances, and narrative control—what he describes as the modern “Empire 2.0” model of power.Dave and José break down the geopolitical players, the ideological narratives driving intervention, the collapse of the traditional anti-war movement, and how propaganda and misinformation are shaping public perception of the conflict.If you want to understand the hidden interests, strategic calculations, and political forces behind the Iran war, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Follow Jose Niño:https://x.com/JoseAlNinohttps://www.josealnino.org/————————————————————————————Brought to you by Above Time Coffee Roasters, Atlas Bullion, Idaho Tallow, and Antelope Hill Publishing & ODGG Supply.————————————————————————————SEND US SNAIL MAIL:P.O. Box 853Post Falls, Idaho 83877————————————————————————————SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS https://IdahoTallow.com⁠🧼 ⁠⁠North Idaho Tallow Co.⁠ keeps it simple—grass-fed tallow, time-tested ingredients, zero junk. Their soaps, balms, and lip balm are packed with bioavailable nutrients your skin actually needs. No fillers, no endocrine disruptors—just rugged, reliable skincare that works. Ditch the synthetic garbage and switch to North Idaho Tallow Co. Get yours at ⁠https://IdahoTallow.com⁠ — Proceeds of sales help fund alternative media like our show!————————————————————————————🛖🌲🔥 Buy Amazing Military Surplus Gear, and Get Prepared at: https://odggsupply.com/————————————————————————————⁠📚 Antelope Hill Publishing⁠ is America’s leading publisher of dissident books, including a wide array of both original works and new, first-time translations of important historical titles. If you’re listening to this show, you won’t be disappointed in these or any of the other books available from Antelope Hill. Visit ⁠antelopehillpublishing.com⁠ today!————————————————————————————⁠https://atlasbullion.com/backlash⁠/💰 For Gold & Silver Coins, Bars, and Physical Subscriptions shop with ⁠Atlas Bullion⁠! They support the voices others want to silence.————————————————————————————Buy ₿itcoin with River ExchangeTired of watching the dollar die? Buy Bitcoin today with our referral link and take the first step toward financial sovereignty.https://river.com/signup?r=7UVB5SNC————————————————————————————💸 ₿uy ₿itcoin Hardware:Take control of your financial future with help from our friends at CoinKite. Whether it's securing your Bitcoin with a hardware wallet like ColdCard or ColdCard Q, Coinkite is here to help with open-source, time-tested hardware and software. Use our link below:https://store.coinkite.com/promo/58E823571F49C7C50F0D————————————————————————————🥩 Buy Healthy Beef Snacks from One Acre Farms:Feed your family healthy food with One Acre beef snacks! No chemicals, no artificial crap. Just healthy, grass fed, locally raised beef. Use our link for a discount at checkout:https://oneacreiowa.com/discount/BACKLASH————————————————————————————WHERE TO DONATE:thebacklash.net/donatesubscribestar.com/thebacklashpatreon.com/thebacklashhttps://www.thebacklash.net/superchat