The Flash Traffic Podcast

My guest today is Christopher Lawrence. Chris is an author of many military history books, and several of those are on Ukraine. Today, we discuss the challenges of researching war and how it affects how we perceive the war in Ukraine. Preorder Chris’ latest book, The Battle for Kyiv: The Fight for…

Today, Eric and I talk about militarily military industrial complex scams and stupid Russians! Check out Eric’s new book, Sunflowers Grow Here: How the Political-Military Industrial Complex Profits from the War in Ukraine: https://a.co/d/0ew392oh

Dr. Alexandra Chinchilla is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University in the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and she works on security cooperation, NATO, and Ukraine. Today we talk about the successes and failure of US security force assistance to foreign militaries.

My guest today is David Kilcullen. Dave is an Australian former Army officer and counterinsurgency expert who advised the U.S. State Department and General David Petraeus during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the author of several books, including The Accidental Guerrilla, Out of the Mounta…

Our democracy is always under threat. My guest today is Adam Kinzinger. Adam was a former Republican congressman from Illinois and Air Force veteran, and he served on the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol alongside Liz Cheney, becoming one of the most p…

My guest today is former NASA astronaut Terry Virts. Terry was the pilot of Space Shuttle Endeavour and the commander of the International Space Station. Today, we discuss the Artemis II mission to the Moon, the future of space exploration, Trump, political attacks on Senator Mark Kelly, ICE, Iran, …

It's War Weave Friday! Today, Eric and I talk about U.S. government personnel betting on predictive markets, Ukraine conducting a strategic strike against the FSB, a sea robot launches another robot to destroy a robot, Trump wanting to use nuclear weapons, and more. Articles and Videos: Kyle Glen …

My guest today is Dr. Francis Park. Francis is a retired Army strategic plans and policy officer. He served over two decades as a strategist from army division to the national level. Today, we talk about the war in Afghanistan and what it means for America’s future security.

My guest today is Dr. Matt Cancian. Matt is a Marine veteran and an associate professor at the Naval War College. He spent time in the field with Kurdish fighters, the Peshmerga, during their war against the Islamic State. Today we talk about the readiness of the Kurdish military factions, and the p…

My guest today is Dr. Alex Crowther. Alex is a Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), and a professor at the University of Miami. Today we talk about how the war in Iran is going, Cuba’s future, and the war in Ukraine.

It is a time of reckoning for Europe as it confronts the possibility of a future NATO without the United States. This scenario should not be dismissed. While, officially, Donald Trump would require congressional approval to withdraw from NATO, as Commander in Chief he could unilaterally reduce U.S. …

The idea of a united Europe is being tested. Russian hybrid attacks, political meddling, and conventional military threats are testing the EU’s ability to defend the continent. The former President of Estonia (2006-2016) Toomas Hendrik Ilves is my guest today. Toomas also served as the foreign mini…

Today we talk about the fallacy that the US had no strategy in attacking Iran, Ghost Fleet, Ghost Ships, our terrible European allies, FPV attacking a US military base in Iraq, Ukrainians shoot down Russian helicopter with a drone, and more! Articles and Videos: 1. Bruce Lee VS Chuck Norris Full …

My guest today is John Spencer. John and I discuss the evolution of urban warfare in Ukraine, and what it means for future conflict. John Spencer is a retired U.S. Army officer and one of the leading contemporary experts on urban warfare. He served for 25 years as an infantry officer, including com…

My guest today is Lieutenant Colonel Dave Graves. Dave was the commander of a battalion when it deployed to Jordan shortly after the Tower 22 incident wherein an Iranian drone hit a US military base killing 3 service members and wounding tens of others. We discuss the difficulties in defending our …

Today we discuss the rift between the US military and Artificial Intelligence firms, Trump awarding the Medal of Honor, the Epstein files, and more! Articles and Videos Mykhailo Fedorov on X: "Russia uses UAVs to terrorize civilian cars and critical logistics near the frontline areas. We are buil…

Today we talk about the assassination attempt on a Russian general, Starlink being disabled for the Russians, an Italian armored-car robbery, and a lot of FPV drone explosions! 1. The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare on X: "Incoming!!!!!! https://t.co/uq8n3V4pEj https://t.co/acvGG7Pkuv" / X — htt…

My guest today is former 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) Deputy Commander Kyle Hogan. We discuss the Maduro raid, Special Operations training, the future of Army Aviation, the oil business, and more!

Today we discuss traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the US Army. Articles and Videos 1. Duke Webb, a Green Beret, Went on a Shooting Rampage. Is the Army at Fault? - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/blast-brain-injury-green-beret-shooting-…

Episode 185—Venezuela Armada and the EU’s Ukraine Deal Today on the Flash Traffic Podcast we talk about the Venezuela Armada, the EU actually doing something, Ukraine strikes Russia, a Suburban SUV with a mini-gun, and more! Content: 00:00 Venezuela's Oil Crisis and U.S. Military Presence 03:21 T…