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Going Underground Hosted by Afshin Rattansi

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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 Vice Admiral Robert Harward, former Deputy Commander of US CENTCOM and Executive Vice President of Shield AI. Afshin Rattansi challenges him on his support for the US regime change war on Iran, Iran’s... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Joe Kent, former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, who resigned from the Trump Administration after the US-Israeli war on Iran was launched. He discusses the effects of the war on I... more

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University. He discusses the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates by 25 basis points last Wednesday, the real reason behind the US bond ma... more

On this special episode of Going Underground, we speak to Tucker Carlson, Host of The Tucker Carlson Show, and one of the most famous journalists on the planet. He discusses the Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine and the risk of nuclear war, the disast... more

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Tucker Carlson
English-language journalist and former Fox News host
Episode: Tucker Carlson: We Are on the Brink of a WORLD WAR That Ends With The Use of NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Ken Silva
Editor of Headline USA, author of The Trump Assassination Plots, What the Investigations Missed and Why It Matters
Headline USA
Episode: The Trump Assassination Plots: What You Haven’t Been Told (Ken Silva)
Michael O'Hanlon
Senior Fellow and Director of Research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
Episode: Afshin Rattansi CHALLENGES Ex-CIA Advisor on the Legacy of America’s Wars: Success or Failure?
Branko Milanovic
Former World Bank lead economist; author of The Great Global Transformation
City University of New York; London School of Economics (visiting)
Episode: Ex-World Bank Lead Economist Says WW3 is Being Made More Likely by Current State of Capitalism
Hasan Ünal
Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Başkent University; host of Strategic Compass
Başkent University; Strategic Compass
Episode: Professor Hasan Ünal: Iran’s Victory Marked a STRATEGIC DEFEAT for Israel and the United States
Gabor Maté
Retired physician, bestselling author of The Myth of Normal Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture
None specified
Episode: Gabor Maté: Netanyahu is the Most EGREGIOUS Expression of Zionist Dehumanisation of Palestinians
Robert Barnes
President Trump's former lawyer, founder of Barnes Law
Barnes Law
Episode: Iran Disaster: ‘Trump Sees Israel as a TOOL to CONQUER THE WORLD’— Trump’s Ex-Lawyer Robert Barnes
Ami Ayalon
Former director of Israel's Shin Bet and former commander in chief of the Israeli Navy
Israel
Episode: ‘War on Iran is Bringing Iran Closer to a NUCLEAR BOMB— Ex-Chief of Israel’s Shin Bet Ami Ayalon
Doug Bandow
Former Special Assistant to US President Ronald Reagan; Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Donald Trump KNOWS Iran Has WON the War and is Risking a GLOBAL DEPRESSION—Doug Bandow

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Afshin Rattansi
Host of Going Underground

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Excellent Interviews

    I was searching for some of my favorite intellectuals and this podcast has interviewed so many of them! Excellent information about world news for Americans. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vinkylu70
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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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Thoughtful, hard-hitting interviews that push back on mainstream narratives.
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Controversial takes can polarize, but the host drives incisive dialogue.

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Prof. Steve Hanke: ‘Trump is TRAPPED in Inflation Crisis’ Warns to STAY AWAY from US Bond Market
Q: Isn't that the point of the policy—raising rates to curb inflation while war costs balloon?
Raising rates can squeeze economies and may not be the most effective way to curb inflation if deficits and money supply expansion continue; the guest argues that inflation is driven by fiscal and monetary dynamics and that the current approach perpetuates the inflationary regime.
Prof. Steve Hanke: ‘Trump is TRAPPED in Inflation Crisis’ Warns to STAY AWAY from US Bond Market
Q: Can I take it you're telling nation states to sell their long-term bond holdings in US Treasuries?
Yes, I wouldn't want to be holding them, and I would advise private investors to stay away from long-term US Treasuries because they are likely to tank as inflation expectations rise and money supply grows.
The Trump Assassination Plots: What You Haven’t Been Told (Ken Silva)
Q: Let's start with the best known attempts to assassinate Trump himself, because Trump has been saying about attacks on Iran. What does the evidence show regarding these claims?
There is absolutely no evidence for these claims of legitimate threats from Iran; connections drawn by some media or officials are disputed and not substantiated by solid evidence.
Afshin Rattansi CHALLENGES Ex-CIA Advisor on the Legacy of America’s Wars: Success or Failure?
Q: Why does the author think NATO expansion mattered in the context of Russia's reaction?
He argues that expansion was perceived as a strategic threat by Russia, contributing to a security dilemma that helped fuel Moscow's cautious and sometimes aggressive postures toward neighbors and NATO, though he also notes complexities and naive assumptions within Western policy thinking.
Afshin Rattansi CHALLENGES Ex-CIA Advisor on the Legacy of America’s Wars: Success or Failure?
Q: Tell me about the book.
The guest describes a long view of American grand strategy, tracing how past defeats and enduring power have influenced current thinking about defense posture, alliances, and the balance between democracy promotion and stability.

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Geopolitics and current affairs are analyzed through provocative interviews with politicians, generals, and policy researchers. Episodes frequently tackle Middle East dynamics, US-Israel-Iran relations, NATO and Western power strategies, and how media narratives shape public understanding. Notable is a consistent willingness to challenge mainstream narratives and feature voices from security, diplomacy, and political analysis, often with strong, contrarian viewpoints. This mix makes the show valuable for listeners who want a critical, real-world perspective on international affairs and policy decisions.

A standout aspect is the guest slate, which includes former leaders, top security officials, and influential commentators offering insider... more

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