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Turbulence

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United States
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Palestine
Lebanon
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American Empire
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Sudan
Somaliland
Venezuela
Hamas
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Climate Change
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Turbulence is a podcast about the end of the American empire, or the end of the world—whichever comes first. Join Dylan Saba, M Ceniza, and friends as they navigate the geopolitical chaos of a world-system in flux. turbulencepod.substack.com

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This week we’re joined by returning co-host Alexander Aviña, as well as friend of the show Barry with the NED, to go in depth on Ansarallah’s major ground offen... more

Hassan Ould Moctar joins us to discuss Europe’s externalized border regime, the colonial history of race and territory in Mauritania, and how migration control, counterinsurgency, and development policy have fused across the Sahel.

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We discuss the expanding conflict in Hormuz, Ansarallah’s lightning advance in Yemen, Trump’s oil problem, the surging anti-migrant right across the North Atlan... more

Kai Bosworth joins us to discuss the strange politics of the data center revolt, the AI boom’s place in the global energy system, and what the rise and fall of the climate movement can teach us about the struggles taking shape in its wake.

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Recent Guests

Alexander Aviña
Historian and expert likely providing historical context on Middle East geopolitics
Episode: BONUS: Houthi Takeover w/ Alexander Aviña
Kai Bosworth
Geographer and political ecologist; associate professor at the School of World Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Episode: Episode 40: Counter-Space and the Data Center Revolt w/ Kai Bosworth
Josef Burton
Former US diplomat, critic of US foreign policy apparatus
Former State Department, now critic
Episode: Episode 39: The Bureaucracy of Repression w/ Josef Burton
Arlene Eisen
Activist and author
Author of In the Worldwide Family of Militant Women
Episode: Episode 38: Militant Women w/ Arlene Eisen
Mujamma Haraket
Translator and academic researcher in political philosophy, specialization in non-state actors and Hamas history
Independent researcher
Episode: Episode 37: After the Flood w/ Mujamma Haraket
Isa Blumi
Professor at Stockholm University, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; author of Destroying Yemen, What Chaos in Arabia Tells Us About the World
Stockholm University
Episode: Episode 36: The Battle For South Arabia w/ Isa Blumi
Aziz Rana
Professor of law and government at Boston College Law School
Boston College Law School
Episode: Episode 35: All-American Empire w/ Aziz Rana
Matthew Petti
Assistant Editor at Reason magazine who covers US national security policy
Reason magazine
Episode: Episode 33: President Lindsey Graham w/ Matthew Petti
Nasser Elamine
Senior Editor at Al-Quds Al-Arabi, writer and researcher focusing on Middle Eastern geopolitics
Al-Quds Al-Arabi
Episode: Episode 32: Lebanon's Dance With the Devil w/ Nasser Elamine

Hosts

Dylan Saba
Host of Turbulence
Séamus Malekafzali
Co-host of Turbulence
M Ceniza
Producer of Turbulence

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • Love the podcast haaaaate the intro music

    I listen all the time but I still haven’t gotten used to the intro music 😭 literally migraine inducing

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    magnoliaaaah
    Belgium2 months ago
  • Great interviews

    This has jumped to the top of my interests very quickly. Good interviewers and great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Looking into things! 2025
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent Deep Dives into global geopolitics

    Has rapidly and justifiably established itself as an authoritative resource exploring the US empire and its collapse. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    public4jbh
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Way with words

    Dylan Saba has an incredible way with words that perfectly describes the issue at hand. Excellent reporting and dissection of key issues in the struggle for not only Palestinian liberation but freedom for all humans. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ssonic75
    United States9 months ago
  • Wanted to root for this pod but the Lebanon episode took me out

    We are in enough trouble with Israeli expansionism without the need to entirely whitewash the problems within the resistance. The fact that “say what you will about Assad” is the totality of the commentary permitted in critical reflection of Hezb in Syria is embarrassing enough so as to render the podcast unlistenable. Big shame, unnecessary.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Wizkhaleeefa
    Ireland9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful critiques with rigorous guests and sharp analysis.
Engaging, provocative takes on geopolitics and empire.
Consistently offers fresh historical perspectives on current events.
Accessible yet deeply informed discussions of complex issues.
Some episodes polarizing due to strong stances; highly opinionated.

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Episode 40: Counter-Space and the Data Center Revolt w/ Kai Bosworth
Q: How do these site-based struggles connect to the broader geopolitics of energy and climate policy?
The host and Bosworth discuss how data centers tie into global energy systems, LNG exports, and the fossil fuel economy. The push for green policy can inadvertently reinforce power dynamics and imperial competition, suggesting that local resistance must connect to a broader, more internationalist climate strategy to avoid being co-opted by nationalist policy imperatives.
Episode 40: Counter-Space and the Data Center Revolt w/ Kai Bosworth
Q: Can you describe what you are seeing in the Virginia data center mobilizations and what kind of politics you think this represents?
Bosworth explains that Virginia's data center opposition is not easily categorizable within traditional left-right politics. It blends populist rhetoric with environmental and anti-corporate themes, linking local land use, taxes, privacy, and democratic accountability. The movement is diverse, including county groups, NGOs, and rural populists, and it challenges the idea that technology-led development always benefits local communities.
Episode 37: After the Flood w/ Mujamma Haraket
Q: How do Palestinian public opinion and polls shape the feasibility of disarmament and the broader reintegration of resistance networks?
Polls show strong opposition to disarmament before complete Israeli withdrawal, with a belief that disarmament could precede renewed conflict; this public sentiment complicates any push for disarmament and indicates that leadership faces legitimacy challenges if proceeding too quickly.
Episode 37: After the Flood w/ Mujamma Haraket
Q: Can you walk us through the main issues under contention in the disarmament roadmap and what is meant by heavy weapons decommissioning?
The heavy weapons decommissioning refers to missiles, rockets, mortars, and similar arms, while light weapons and even some non-weapon items are debated; the process envisions NCAG oversight with a phased, time-bound withdrawal and verification by an international force, and is tied to a broader ceasefire and governance arrangement.
Episode 29: American Counterrevolutions w/ Gerald Horne
Q: What makes the concept of counter-revolutions central to understanding U.S. history?
Dr. Horne explains that historical “counter-revolutions” are recurring patterns where the state, elites, and settler societies push back against insurgent or anti-colonial momentum, reshaping or negating radical changes and maintaining the status quo.

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A geopolitics-focused show that analyzes the decline of U.S. influence and emergent global power shifts through a mix of historical context, current events, and critical theory. Episodes repeatedly cover U.S.–Israel relations, Middle East geopolitics, imperialism, and how economic and strategic power realignments shape global stability. Notable traits include a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, a blend of historical depth with sharp political critique, and guests who offer expert analysis across academia, media critique, and policy. Listeners seeking provocative takes on international affairs, anti-imperial perspectives, and long-form interviews with subject-matter specialists will likely find it compelling; the show frequentl... more

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4. Arlene Eisen
5. Mujamma Haraket
6. Isa Blumi
7. Aziz Rana
8. Matthew Petti

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