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Going Underground Hosted by Afshin Rattansi

Going Underground
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We ask the questions mainstream media avoid. Current affairs and geopolitics. Produced independently from Dubai, UAE. Hosted by award-winning journalist Afshin Rattansi. linktr.ee/goingundergroundtv

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Doug Bandow. Former Special Assistant to Ronald Reagan and Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. He discusses the risk of a global Great Depression following the resumption of the war on Iran and the l... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Col. Lawrence Wilkerson. He discusses Trump’s war on Iran being part of Washington’s conflict against China, the transformation of the US military into a mercenary military as most armed forces servic... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to CMSGT. Dennis Fritz, Former Principal Advisor to Richard Myers, who became Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He discusses why he believes the US-Iran MoU will be torpedoed by Donald Trump’s negot... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to James Carden, Ex-Asvisor to the US-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission at the US State Department. He discusses Trump’s remarks at an increasingly fractured NATO Summit and the continuing war on ... more

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Tobias Ellwood
Former UK Defence Minister, former Chair of the UK Defense Committee
House of Commons (UK)
Episode: Ex-UK Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood Says Trump Won NOTHING in Iran, SLAMS Netanyahu's Endless Wars
Robert Harward
Retired US Navy Admiral, former Centcom Deputy Commander
SHIELD AI (Executive VP, international ops) and Iran Policy Project Advisor at JINSA
Episode: ‘The US LACKS THE POWER TO DEFEAT IRAN’ Afshin Rattansi Challenges Ex-Deputy CENTCOM Commander
Ehud Olmert
Former Prime Minister of Israel
Former Israeli government
Episode: Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Olmert SLAMS Israeli Govt-Sponsored JEWISH TERRORISM in Occupied Palestine
Ted Postol
Professor Emeritus of Science, Technology and National Security Policy at MIT
MIT
Episode: Prof. Theodore Postol Explains Why Israel Could Use NUCLEAR WEAPONS in the War on Iran
Chen Weihua
Former EU Bureau Chief and Chief Washington Correspondent for China Daily
China Daily
Episode: Chen Weihua: The US is the DESTROYER of the Global Order, the US Underestimated CHINA’S POWER
Steve Hanke
Johns Hopkins Applied Economics Professor, former Senior Economist under Ronald Reagan
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: IRAN’S KNOCKOUT BLOW: Prof. Steve Hanke on Looming Economic Disaster as Strait of Hormuz Stays Shut
Zhang Weiwei
Director of the China Institute at Shanghai's Fudan University
Shanghai Fudan University, China
Episode: Trump-Xi Summit: ‘China is WINNING the Competition Against the USA’—Prof. Zhang Weiwei
Paul Craig Roberts
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy, former Associate Editor of the Wall Street Journal
Former U.S. Treasury/WSJ
Episode: US & Israel HUMILIATED by Iran, Greater Israel Plan MUST be Confronted—Prof. Paul Craig Roberts
Dmitri Trenin
Former Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center; Member of Russia's Foreign and Defence Policy Council
Carnegie Moscow Center / Russia's Foreign and Defence Policy Council
Episode: Trump POWERLESS to End Ukraine Proxy War, Europe is Russia’s PRINCIPAL ADVERSARY—Dr. Dmitri Trenin

Host

Afshin Rattansi
Host of Going Underground; renowned journalist known for challenging mainstream narratives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Honest and Hard hitting

    Afshin says it as it is and does not shy away from the tough questions. True journalism in a sea of government sponsored propaganda..the msm is dead and that’s why this platform is important..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dahlylamy
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • I'm glad you pushed on the issue of the veracity of events on Oct 7

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Verena
    2 years ago
  • Used to enjoy

    Used to like the show. Not always in line with my thinking but normally like that. It’s clear this guy is an apologist for terrorist. Misguided and poor taste.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Project Pratt
    United States3 years ago
  • Solid Interviewer!

    Honest direct interviews that challenge false narratives. Best in business now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C_Cali1
    United States3 years ago

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Interviews with high-profile guests consistently generate strong audience reaction and debate.
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Bold, hard-hitting questions attract strong opinions and engaged listeners.

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#207
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Apple Podcasts
#160
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Apple Podcasts
#191
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#227
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dennis Kucinich SLAMS Integration of US & Israeli Military, Says it INCREASES RISK OF WAR
Q: How would you characterize the 250th birthday of the United States in light of these warnings?
I framed it as a moment to reflect on founding principles of independence and to challenge current policies that threaten sovereignty and the ability to steer clear of permanent foreign entanglements.
Dennis Kucinich SLAMS Integration of US & Israeli Military, Says it INCREASES RISK OF WAR
Q: What was your reaction when you heard about this?
I expressed concern about the move being a dangerous merger that could blur constitutional boundaries and shift military power in ways that increase the risk of war, not serve the American people.
‘The US LACKS THE POWER TO DEFEAT IRAN’ Afshin Rattansi Challenges Ex-Deputy CENTCOM Commander
Q: What role should a National Security Advisor outside State Department play in coordinating policy, especially regarding Iran?
The guest explains that the NSA should synthesize input from all agencies to present options and pros/cons that align with the president's objectives, rather than acting unilaterally.
‘The US LACKS THE POWER TO DEFEAT IRAN’ Afshin Rattansi Challenges Ex-Deputy CENTCOM Commander
Q: If Iran violates the MOU, do you believe that the United States should return to bombing Iran?
The guest describes a need to weigh options and emphasizes leverage, implying that military action is on the table but must align with strategic objectives and the broader political will, while highlighting the risk and uncertainties of escalation.
Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Olmert SLAMS Israeli Govt-Sponsored JEWISH TERRORISM in Occupied Palestine
Q: What is your reaction to the discussion of genocide versus war crimes in Gaza?
Olmert maintains that while war crimes occurred, he does not believe there was a deliberate policy of genocide, arguing for a distinction between criminal acts and overarching genocidal intent, and calls for a reassessment of how these events are framed politically.

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A geopolitics-leaning interview show that probes global power dynamics, energy security, and regional conflicts from a critical, often contrarian viewpoint. Guests range from scholars and former policymakers to military insiders and Gulf business leaders, frequently challenging mainstream narratives around the US, Israel, Iran, China, and regional actors. Listeners likely value bold takes, in-depth analysis, and provocative framing that pushes conventional wisdom on foreign policy and media narratives. A standout trait is the willingness to host controversial perspectives and controversial figures to dissect power, strategy, and diplomacy in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

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7. Zhang Weiwei
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