Col. Douglas Macgregor: Israel-Iran Conflict Could Trigger Global War

Natalie Brunell talks with Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor, one of America’s most respected military strategists, about the dangerous escalation between Israel and Iran. Col. Macgregor shares his no-nonsense analysis on the growing conflict, the possibility of U.S. involvement, and the risk of a wider regional or even global war. Learn what this means for energy markets, the U.S. economy, oil prices, and Bitcoin as tensions rise in the Middle East.

Col. Douglas Macgregor (Ret.) is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, military strategist, and former Pentagon advisor known for speaking hard truths about war, government, and U.S. foreign policy. With decades of battlefield and policy experience, he exposes what the mainstream won’t about America’s military-industrial complex, global conflicts, and the future of national defense.

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Natalie Brunell sits down with Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor to break down the latest developments between Israel and Iran. Col. Macgregor offers his expert analysis on escalating tensions, potential U.S. involvement, the risks of a broader regional conflict, and what these events could mean for global stability. Don’t miss this deep dive into Middle East geopolitics, military strategy, and the possible economic consequences.

Col. Macgregor is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, military strategist, and author known for his outspoken views on U.S. foreign policy, national defense, and military reform. A former senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense, Col. Macgregor has decades of experience in armored warfare, strategy, and geopolitics.

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*IN THIS COIN STORIES EPISODE*
00:00 What’s Really Going On with Iran Right Now?
7:23 Bitwise
7:53 Iran-Israel Ceasefire: Truth or Propaganda?
12:30 Iran 1979 vs. Today: What Changed?
18:08 Is Iran a Nuclear Power?
21:36 Casa Business
22:06 Bitkey
22:26 The Bitcoin Way
22:49 Coinkite
23:03 Speed.app
23:20 Tehran’s Military Strength Exposed
26:28 America’s Deindustrialization: Deliberate Decline?
33:04 U.S. Economy Is Failing — Here’s Why
37:40 Bitcoin: The Answer to a Global Collapse?
41:58 Is the U.S. Living Through a Silent Depression?

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