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The Flash Traffic Podcast
by Dr. Anthony Tingle
A discussion about war, conflict, politics, and the military-industrial complex. See more at WarVector.com.
Episodes
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Episode 206—Military History with Christopher Lawrence
My guest today is Christopher Lawrence. Chris is an author of many military history books, and several of those are on Ukraine. Today, we discuss the challenges of researching war and how it affects how we perceive the war in Ukraine. Preorder Chris’ latest book, The Battle for Kyiv: The Fight…
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Episode 205—WAR WEAVE with Eric Lyon
Today, Eric and I talk about militarily military industrial complex scams and stupid Russians! Check out Eric’s new book, Sunflowers Grow Here: How the Political-Military Industrial Complex Profits from the War in Ukraine: https://a.co/d/0ew392oh
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Episode 204—Security Force Assistance with Dr. Alexandra Chinchilla
Dr. Alexandra Chinchilla is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University in the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and she works on security cooperation, NATO, and Ukraine. Today we talk about the successes and failure of US security force assistance to foreign militaries.
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Episode 203—Technology Proliferation, Ukraine, and Iran with David Kilcullen
My guest today is David Kilcullen. Dave is an Australian former Army officer and counterinsurgency expert who advised the U.S. State Department and General David Petraeus during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the author of several books, including The Accidental Guerrilla, Out of the...
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Episode 202—The Fight for American Democracy with Adam Kinzinger
Our democracy is always under threat. My guest today is Adam Kinzinger. Adam was a former Republican congressman from Illinois and Air Force veteran, and he served on the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol alongside Liz Cheney, becoming one of the most...
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Episode 201—Artemis II, Trump, and America’s Future with NASA Astronaut Terry Virts
My guest today is former NASA astronaut Terry Virts. Terry was the pilot of Space Shuttle Endeavour and the commander of the International Space Station. Today, we discuss the Artemis II mission to the Moon, the future of space exploration, Trump, political attacks on Senator Mark Kelly, ICE…
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Episode 200—WAR WEAVE FRIDAY with Eric Lyon!
It's War Weave Friday! Today, Eric and I talk about U.S. government personnel betting on predictive markets, Ukraine conducting a strategic strike against the FSB, a sea robot launches another robot to destroy a robot, Trump wanting to use nuclear weapons, and more. Articles and Videos: Kyle Glen...
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Episode 199—Looking Back at the Afghanistan War with Dr. Francis Park
My guest today is Dr. Francis Park. Francis is a retired Army strategic plans and policy officer. He served over two decades as a strategist from army division to the national level. Today, we talk about the war in Afghanistan and what it means for America’s future security.
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Episode 198—Kurdish Military Support to US Operations with Dr. Matt Cancian
My guest today is Dr. Matt Cancian. Matt is a Marine veteran and an associate professor at the Naval War College. He spent time in the field with Kurdish fighters, the Peshmerga, during their war against the Islamic State. Today we talk about the readiness of the Kurdish military factions, and…
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Episode 197—Iran, Cuba, and Ukraine with Dr. Alex Crowther
My guest today is Dr. Alex Crowther. Alex is a Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), and a professor at the University of Miami. Today we talk about how the war in Iran is going, Cuba’s future, and the war in Ukraine.
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Episode 196—European Defense with Thomas Theiner
It is a time of reckoning for Europe as it confronts the possibility of a future NATO without the United States. This scenario should not be dismissed. While, officially, Donald Trump would require congressional approval to withdraw from NATO, as Commander in Chief he could unilaterally reduce…
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Episode 195—European Defense with the Former President of Estonia Toomas Ilves
The idea of a united Europe is being tested. Russian hybrid attacks, political meddling, and conventional military threats are testing the EU’s ability to defend the continent. The former President of Estonia (2006-2016) Toomas Hendrik Ilves is my guest today. Toomas also served as the foreign...
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Episode 194—Iran, Ghost Fleets, and the Continued Impotence of Europe
Today we talk about the fallacy that the US had no strategy in attacking Iran, Ghost Fleet, Ghost Ships, our terrible European allies, FPV attacking a US military base in Iraq, Ukrainians shoot down Russian helicopter with a drone, and more! Articles and Videos: 1. Bruce Lee VS Chuck Norris Full...
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Episode 193—Urban Warfare in Ukraine with John Spencer
My guest today is John Spencer. John and I discuss the evolution of urban warfare in Ukraine, and what it means for future conflict. John Spencer is a retired U.S. Army officer and one of the leading contemporary experts on urban warfare. He served for 25 years as an infantry officer, including...
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Episode 192—Defending US Military Bases in the Middle East with Lt. Col. Dave Graves
My guest today is Lieutenant Colonel Dave Graves. Dave was the commander of a battalion when it deployed to Jordan shortly after the Tower 22 incident wherein an Iranian drone hit a US military base killing 3 service members and wounding tens of others. We discuss the difficulties in defending…
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Episode 191—Artificial Intelligence Versus the US Military
Today we discuss the rift between the US military and Artificial Intelligence firms, Trump awarding the Medal of Honor, the Epstein files, and more! Articles and Videos Mykhailo Fedorov on X: "Russia uses UAVs to terrorize civilian cars and critical logistics near the frontline areas. We are...
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Episode 190—Assassinations, Starlink, and FPV drones
Today we talk about the assassination attempt on a Russian general, Starlink being disabled for the Russians, an Italian armored-car robbery, and a lot of FPV drone explosions! 1. The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare on X: "Incoming!!!!!! https://t.co/uq8n3V4pEj https://t.co/acvGG7Pkuv" / X —...
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Episode 189—Special Operations Aviation (Night Stalkers) with Kyle Hogan
My guest today is former 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) Deputy Commander Kyle Hogan. We discuss the Maduro raid, Special Operations training, the future of Army Aviation, the oil business, and more!
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Episode 188—Brain Injury and PTSD in the US Army
Today we discuss traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the US Army. Articles and Videos 1. Duke Webb, a Green Beret, Went on a Shooting Rampage. Is the Army at Fault? - The New York Times —...
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Episode 187—Venezuelan Oil and Russian Drones
Today on the Flash Traffic Podcast we talk about the US misadventure in Venezuelan and the Russian misadventure in Ukraine, including secret planes, problems with oil, Nobel-level ass-kissing, freezing civilians, and more. 1. U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane…
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Episode 186—The Maduro Snatch and Grab!
Today on the Flash Traffic Podcast we talk about Operation Absolute Resolve to remove Venezuelan ex-president Nicolás Maduro. We discuss the tactics, the historical precedents for regime change, and what it means for international politics. Plus, we have a guest CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot…
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Episode 185—Venezuela Armada and the EU’s Ukraine Deal
Episode 185—Venezuela Armada and the EU’s Ukraine Deal Today on the Flash Traffic Podcast we talk about the Venezuela Armada, the EU actually doing something, Ukraine strikes Russia, a Suburban SUV with a mini-gun, and more! Content: 00:00 Venezuela's Oil Crisis and U.S. Military Presence 03:21...
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Episode 184—War Weave Friday!
It's War We Friday, and Eric and I talk about basically whatever we want to talk about. We talk about Venezuela, Cambodia and Thailand, U.S. Army drones, Ukrainian drones, prediction markets, and more! Content: 03:34 Venezuela: The Next Big Conflict? 12:19 AI and the Future of Warfare 15:22…
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Episode 183—The Front Lines of Ukraine with Dylan Burns
My guest today is Dylan Burns. He is a journalist who’s covered the Ukraine war since the beginning. He’s been to all the hottest places in the war, and he has seen everything. We talk about Pokrovsk, Kherson, drones, and more. Dylan’s documentary One Year on the Pokrovsk Frontline:...
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Episode 182—Commentary on Ukraine Negotiations and Corruption
Today, I offer a short update and commentary on Ukraine’s Negotiations and its ongoing corruption scandal. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uCKsENXf-JM Content: 00:00 The Impact of Trump's Foreign Policy 00:00 European Perspectives on American Politics 00:16 The Weak Link in...
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Episode 181—The Ukraine Peace Plan with Mark Galeotti
My guest today is Mark Galeotti. Mark has published over 30 books on Russian politics, security, and organized crime. Today, we discuss the latest peace plan, the resiliency of the Putin regime, the Russian way of war, and the future of this war. He has just released an updated version of his…
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Episode 180—The Ukrainian War with Tom Mutch
My guest today is Thomas Mutch. He is a photojournalist and author who has covered the war in Ukraine since the beginning. We discuss war journalism, the Human Safari in Kherson, corruption, Russia’s economic troubles, and the future of this war. His new book is The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia's...
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Episode 179—Special Guest Thomas Theiner!
My guest today is Thomas Theiner. A former member of the Italian army, Thomas is a film maker and historian. For many years he lived in Kyiv for working for Ukraine's largest film company and was there during the 2014 Maidan. We discuss the history of Russia and Ukraine, and why Russia is such a...
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Episode 178—Special Guest Colin Freeman!
My guest today is Colin Freeman. He is journalist and author known for his firsthand reporting from conflict zones and his work as a foreign correspondent for The Sunday Telegraph. We discuss his new book about volunteer fighters in Ukraine, The Mad and the Brave, the war, and the time he was...
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Episode 177—Special Guest Brad Crawford!
My guest today is Brad Crawford. Brad is a U.S. Army veteran who volunteers in Ukraine as a combat adviser and trainer, helping rebuild and train Ukrainian military units. We discuss training the Ukrainian Army, drones, battlefield adaption, lessons learned from this war, and more! The Tactical...
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Episode 176—The US Army’s Drone Problem
Today on the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss the Army’s troubles in adapting to drone warfare, a US military-industrial-complex scam brought to you by General Motors, a mine-clearing drone, how not to survive a drone attack, and more! Articles and Videos: 1. The Army’s Race to Catch Up in a…
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Episode 175—War Weave Friday with Dr. Franky Matisek!
My guest today is Dr. Jahara “Franky” Matisek. We talk about the Gaza cease-fire, the Colombia boat attack, the National Guard in Illinois, cockroach spies, landing a large cargo plane on an aircraft carrier, and more! Content 00:00 Introduction and Disturbing Trends in Drug Use 04:55 Current...
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Episode 174—Special Guest Ryan O’Leary, Chosen Company, Ukraine
My guest today is Ryan O’Leary. An American infantry company commander who has fought in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. We talk about drones, Russian infantry tactics, the Ukrainian Army’s manpower issue, and more! Machines don't win wars, Soldiers do...
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Episode 173—The Nuclear Bombs Among Us
On this episode, we discuss the dangers of nuclear power plants in Ukraine, snipers, drones, armored vehicles, steroids, and more! Articles and videos: 1. War Monitor Clips on X: "https://t.co/NjSbBJPXCA" / X — https://x.com/warmonitorclips/status/1974519886975234132?s=46 2. Roadrunner | Anduril…
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Episode 172—War Weave Friday!
On this episode, we discuss the government shutdown, the war with drug cartels, the joys of fentanyl, the evolution of MMA, drones attacking the police, when, if ever it’s appropriate to throw a knife, and much more! Truly a war weave Friday. Articles and videos: 1. Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is...
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Episode 171—800 Fat Generals get a Motivational Enema
Two retired military officers discuss Trump’s and Hegseth’s speech to the senior military officers. Policy is made or reiterated. Unforeseen repercussions inbound! Articles and videos: 1. Trump addresses top military leaders at Quantico - YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o-3Vd2KZIc 2....
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Episode 170—Trump’s Ukraine 180
Trump has changed his opinion on Ukraine, again, and is contemplating sending US Tomahawk missiles. The US Army is cutting 20% of its aviation (helicopter) personnel. Pete Hegseth literally gets hit in the nuts. And more! Articles and videos: 1. Trump's pro-Ukraine shift based on new intel…
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Episode 169—War Reporting
The Pentagon is restricting reporting. The National Guard moves toward Memphis. The DoD buying expensive knock-off drones. And more! Articles and videos: 1. Pentagon Introduces New Restrictions on Reporter Access - The New York Times —...
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Episode 168—Protecting Airspace
Today, Eric and I talk about Russia’s incursions into Europe’s airspace and air defense. Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare Buy it at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFH Articles and videos: 1. Estonia says its airspace...
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Episode 167—IDF Invasion of Gaza City
Today, Eric and I look at the Israeli Defense Force incursion into Gaza City. Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare Buy it at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFH Articles and videos: 1. Israel Pounds Gaza City as Fears…
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Episode 166—Fake Sanctions and Russian Drones
Trump makes a fake sanction proposal to NATO, Russia ups their drone production, the US Air Force sucks-up to Belarus, fake war bro podcasts, and more! Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare Buy it at:...
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Episode 165—Analyzing the Charlie Kirk Shooting
The second edition of Eric’s sniper book was just released. Today we discuss the Kirk shooting, the difficulty required, and why this will happen again. Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West): Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare Buy it on Amazon…
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Episode 164—Snipers!
Americans fighting in Ukraine, the evolution of the tank, Eric’s book on sniping, and more! Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare. https://a.co/d/jjstRSv Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sHS5vOkXzlU Articles and videos: 1. For Americans in Ukraine,...
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Episode 163—Navy SEALs in North Korea
It’s War Weave Friday! We read viewers’ comments and answer questions. We talk about the fallout from the Venezuelan boat strike, Navy SEALs invade North Korea, and more! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/13ZLvqZwNys Articles and videos: Trump’s double dong dance....
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Episode 162—Trump’s War on Drugs
The US amassing an armada off the Venezuelan coast to interdict cigarette boats, drug cartels using modern military weapons and techniques, US private military companies in Ukraine, a new Ukrainian glide bomb, a Ukrainian blends in with Russian soldiers, and more! Watch on YouTube:...
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Episode 161—Special Guest Dennis Brennan!
Jeffrey Epstein, ICE, January 6th, Stormy Daniels, the Fed! My guest today is Dennis Brennan. Dennis is an author, historian, and attorney. His latest book is on the historical nexus between Aaron Burr and Donald Trump. Today we discuss many Trump topics, and what it’s like living in world where...
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Episode 160—Ukraine Loses 18-22 Year Olds
Russians shooting themselves for money, Ukraine changes its emigration policy, Denmark’s history of human rights violations, Flamingo corruption, a nuclear-like tank explosion, and more! Articles and Videos: Tymofiy Mylovanov on X: "Russian elite soldiers shoot each other for cash Dozens of...
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Episode 159—American Spies in Greenland
JD Vance uncharacteristically blames something on Joe Biden, American spies in Greenland, a massive airstrike in Ukraine, the average Russian who loves helping the Ukrainians by taking cell phone video of drone strikes, and more! Articles and Videos: Vance on blowup with Zelenskyy: 'Sometimes...
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Episode 158—Drones, Drug Cartels, and Assassinations
We talk about Ukraine, Venezuela, drones, assassinations, drug cartels, and more! Articles and Videos: The ‘Big Tactical Error’ in the Russia-Ukraine Negotiations https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/08/21/trump-ukraine-russia-negotiations-interview-00517411 Zaluzhnyi declined call from...
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Episode 157—Trump is a War Hero!
It's War Weave Friday! We talk about how Trump is a self-proclaimed war hero, Ukraine's "new" V1 rocket, an update on Pokrovsk, Ukraine's version of the Desert Cross 1000, Nord Stream 2, and more! Articles and Videos: A Drunken Evening, a Rented Yacht: The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline...
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