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War & Conflict with Preston Stewart

Preston Stewart
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Russia
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Strait Of Hormuz
Venezuela
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President Trump
Donald Trump
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Sudan
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Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Hezbollah

Glad you're here! I'm Preston, and I break down war, conflict, and geopolitics to make it easier for people to understand. I'm a former U.S. Army officer and West Point graduate with a degree in International Relations, and I've served as an officer in the 101st Airborne Division, the Texas National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve in Tennessee. Hope this podcast helps make sense of things going o... more

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Recent Guests

Shawn VanDiver
Founder of AfghanEvac, coordinating evacuation and support for Afghan partners
AfghanEvac
Episode: US Funding Freeze Abandons Afghan Partners
Michael Kofman
Senior Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; contributing editor at War on the Rocks; host of the Russia Contingency podcast
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; War on the Rocks
Episode: This Year Is Different: Ukraine Tests Offensive Options
Rob Lee
Senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Episode: Inside Look at Modern Drone Warfare
Dmytro Putiata
Ukrainian veteran with experience in Special Operations, Marine and Drone Units
Independent analyst/Two Marines (Substack project)
Episode: Inside Look at Modern Drone Warfare
Marta Kos
EU Commissioner of Enlargement
European Union
Episode: Orban Is Out - What That Means for the EU and Ukraine
Kelly Magsamen
Former chief of staff to the Secretary of Defense and Iran director at the National Security Council
Former Secretary of Defense staff / National Security Council
Episode: What to Watch as the Iran Blockade Intensifies
Valerie Zarubin
Co-founder of Blue Bird Tech
Blue Bird Tech
Episode: Ukraine Is Watching Russian Drone Feeds Live
Igor Flip
Manager of Zarubitech American subsidiary
Zarubitech
Episode: Ukraine Is Watching Russian Drone Feeds Live
Maksym Khorolskii
OSINT specialist at Molfar
Molfar
Episode: Russian Air Defense Unit EXPOSED

Host

Preston Stewart
Host of a podcast focused on military, national security, and foreign affairs, utilizing his background in International Relations and experience as a Field Artillery officer to provide insightful analyses.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Great analysis

    Solid analysis but the ads can be a bit much. Needs better editing around that

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Killerwallabe
    United States6 months ago
  • Highly recommend🙏🏼

    I really enjoy listening to Preston for the topics that he reports on and discusses. I appreciate the depth and context that he offers when talking about current events regarding foreign affairs, military, and national security. He offers a great analysis, especially given his background. He presents the facts and is pretty straight to the point. Major respect for the work he’s doing. 10/10 recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elliegwilson
    United States7 months ago
  • The best

    Preston is the Walter Cronkite of our time. If you want to be updated on geopolitics/war/nat sec this is one of the shows you need in your rotation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deetakos
    United States7 months ago

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Inside a Frontline Trench Assault - POV Footage
Q: How do frontline troops manage the risk of friendly fire and ensure coordination with allied units in the chaos of close-quarters fighting?
Close coordination and language familiarity are crucial; teams must stay within talking distance, use clear signals, and rely on pre-mission planning to distinguish between different lines of fire, reducing the risk of fratricide in dense, chaotic environments.
Inside a Frontline Trench Assault - POV Footage
Q: What are the biggest tactical challenges when moving through tree lines and exposed terrain against fortified positions?
The key challenges are maintaining unit integrity with small teams, identifying and avoiding mines, coordinating with drone-recon, and ensuring you don't become a high-value target by moving too large a unit; smaller groups tend to be less detectable and provide more maneuver flexibility.
Inside a Frontline Trench Assault - POV Footage
Q: Can you explain how the 3rd Assault Brigade fits into the larger Azov structure and what makes their unit, like FOG/Tuman, special?
FOG, or Tuman, is a sniper-recon element drawn from Azov veterans, designed to work directly under the Corps-level command to conduct precision, high-tempo operations; their integration and handpicking from different units contribute to a versatile, cohesive team.
What to Watch as the Iran Blockade Intensifies
Q: What are we looking at here with Block 8 and its plan for the Strait of Hormuz?
The plan involves a two-pronged approach: a traditional blockade outside the strait and an escort/minedetection effort to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, with significant legal and procedural coordination required among CENTCOM, NAVCENT, and regional partners.
Russian Air Defense Unit EXPOSED
Q: What ultimately validated that the location was an air defense facility?
We confirmed by building a corroborated map of building placements, comparing with historical imagery, and checking for activity indicators like vehicle movements and potential geotagged social media content, which together reduced the likelihood of a coincidence.

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The content focuses on military, national security, and foreign affairs, providing insightful analyses and firsthand accounts of current global conflicts. Episodes often feature discussions on critical topics such as the Ukraine conflict, U.S. military strategies, and geopolitical tensions, particularly between the U.S., Russia, and China. The host also shares personal experiences and views that contribute to a deeper understanding of these complex issues, making the discussions accessible to a broader audience. Unique elements include direct interactions with military personnel and the examination of real-time developments in warfare strategies and humanitarian impacts. Overall, the podcast likely appeals to listeners keen on understanding... more

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