The Auron MacIntyre Show

As the war in Iran continues, the rift between anti-interventionists and plan-trusters inside the MAGA movement grows. Was this division inevitable, or is it being intentionally exacerbated by bad actors? Charlemagne joins me to discuss how this coalition can be restored and what actions need to be taken to guard against similar efforts in the future. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s newest political battlefield runs through one of the most miserable places in the country: the airport. Democrats have held up funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid their ongoing war over ICE, and after a month without pay, TSA employees have started refusing to come to work. The result has been crippling delays at major airports, with waits stretching four hours or more and turning an already degraded flying experience into something closer to a public humiliation ritual. The brutal truth is that one political party is willing to disrupt travel across the country to protect illegal immigrants and preserve a future voter pipeline. Even after assassination attempts, lawfare against political opponents, and an open push for demographic replacement, conservatives still hesitate to admit that our political battles have become existential. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are increasingly willing to admit that they are attempting to reach salvation through artificial intelligence. As the managerial structures that hold our society aloft start to reach their limits, AI is seen as a new way to transcend the restrictions place on human organization. We'll discuss whether AI can really replace our already inhuman managerial elite. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strange effort has begun to sow division inside of American Christianity. Online personalities and influencers are spinning a tale where Catholic integralists seek to undermine evangelical influence in the hopes of ultimately driving the U.S. away from Israel. Professor Chad Pecknold of Catholic University joins me to discuss. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Kent has caused a major controversy by resigning his position inside the Trump administration while suggesting that America entered the war in Iran under pretenses manufactured by the state of Israel. Tucker Carlson joins me to discuss the current conflict, America's alliance with Israel, and the calls for censorship and arrest that have been levied at skeptics of the current war. Carlson also addresses replacement migration and the growing population of Muslims in the West. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To say the conservative movement has come off the rails would comically understate the damage. Wild accusations bounce from show to show. Members of Congress pick petty fights on social media. President Trump even waded into internet drama while another war rages in the Persian Gulf. Plenty of commentators blame podcasts for this new disorder, and the new ecosystem gives them no shortage of bad behavior to cite. But that diagnosis misses the deeper cause. Establishment conservatives treated their audiences the same way the legacy press did: as a resource to be managed, manipulated, and occasionally milked. A movement that spent decades being lied to will not be stitched back together by scolding the people who finally stopped listening. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the current war in Iran spell doom for the American empire? Does the United States fit into the classical definition and life cycle of imperial powers? We respond to YouTuber Academic Agent and his assertion that the end of the American empire is at hand. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has resigned in protest against the war in Iran. Kent is a longtime MAGA supporter, combat veteran, and Gold Star husband, so his resignation came as a shock to many. In his resignation letter, Kent claimed that Israel drew the United States into the war and that President Trump was deceived about the level of threat Iran posed to the U.S. J. Burden joins us to discuss. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything you think you know about the function of the human brain is wrong. Dr. Iain McGilchrist, author of "The Master and His Emissary," explains his groundbreaking discoveries about how the brain hemispheres really work. We also discuss how the modern world has focused almost entirely on one hemisphere of the brain, rewiring humans to think and behave in deeply unhealthy patterns. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war in Iran has entered its second week, and the Trump administration is fighting on two fronts: the physical battlefield and the narrative one. Most Americans expected U.S. firepower to dominate, and it has. Seven American service members have died so far, but Iran has suffered far heavier losses in lives and materiel. Even those surprised by the damage Iran managed to inflict on U.S. allies can see the basic reality: Tehran is outmatched. The real question was never whether the United States had superior force. The question was whether the administration could sustain support long enough to translate force into victory. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Machiavelli's most important insights centers on the need for a ruler to have total control over the instruments of violence. In our continued examination of "The Prince," we will take a look at the role of mercenaries in warfare and why the political theorist warned so adamantly against them. We will also delve more deeply into Machiavelli's thoughts on the power of the Catholic Church. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue our series on Machiavelli's "The Prince," we move to some of the most controversial passages. Are wicked rulers more effective? What is the right way to do injury to your enemies? Is the father of modern political theory encouraging the wicked ruler or simply explaining the nature of his power? We'll address all of these classic questions while also investigating how Machiavelli's advice applies to the modern day. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest "Game of Thrones" spin-off, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," may have breathed new life into the flagging franchise. A refreshing spirit of honor and a celebration of the traditional hero's journey provide a striking contrast to more dour and serious installments. Noted "Game of Thrones" blogger Jack Posobiec joins me to discuss what the show's success means for the franchise. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Trump's actions in Venezuela and Iran, many right-wing commentators, like my BlazeTV colleague John Doyle, are asking if we should embrace the idea of American empire. This is a critical discussion and a topic that I have invested a lot of time understanding. I respond to the notion that America should expand its role as the global hegemon and provide some alternative models for imperial political structures. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a few days into the Iranian war, Lindsey Graham is already calling for the U.S. to expand the conflict by joining Israel in Lebanon. The Trump administration continues to struggle with a justification for the conflict, attempting to clarify previous statements about Israel forcing its hand. We also discuss the DOJ successfully arresting everyone who stormed a church in Minnesota with Don Lemon. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States and Israel launched a war on Iran over the weekend after months of unsuccessful negotiations over nuclear enrichment. Meanwhile, in Austin, Texas, a radical Islamic immigrant allegedly opened fire in a bar, killing two and wounding another 14 victims. We'll discuss the ongoing conflict and the political ramifications that are likely to follow. Plus, Ted Cruz got really angry at your favorite host. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world that has become increasingly political, every aspect of art becomes a purity test. Phil Labonte, lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains, discusses his experience climbing to the top of the metalcore world as a conservative. We also discuss why conservatives often struggle with producing culture and art. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent Fortune magazine article made waves with a grim admission: After more than $30 billion spent flooding classrooms with laptops and tablets, standardized scores keep sliding. Worse, neuroscientists now link more classroom screen time to lower performance. The device meant to modernize learning may be helping to unmake it. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nigel Farage was supposed to be the new right-wing option to the U.K. Conservative Party, but Rupert Lowe has taken the nation by storm. His Restore Britain party is gaining momentum and dominating the public conversation. Is Lowe the man for the job, or will he simply split the right-wing vote in Britain? Harry Robinson of the Lotus Eaters joins me to discuss. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Carlson recently interviewed U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and the footage instantly went viral. The two men had several contentious exchanges that reveal many of the flash points surrounding the U.S.-Israel relationship. We'll break down the highlights to better understand why this clash is so important to the wider conversation on nationalism and identity. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices