Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast
The United States has become synonymous with empire and endless war, American troops sit in 70% of the world's countries, and yet, most Americans don't know that. The military is joined disproportionately by a 'warrior caste’ whom carry this enormous burden, making a less diverse force and ensuring most of society doesn't see their sacrifice. And American tax dollars, funding hundreds of billions in unnecessary spending on global hegemony, are robbed from the domestic needs of ordinary Americans. We aim to change that. Join Henri, Danny, Keagan, Jovanni, Shiloh, and Monisha, six leftist US military veterans, as they discuss how to turn the tide against endless war and repair the damage America has caused abroad.
Global Sumud Flotilla w/ Zuleyka Morales Rivera - Ep 172
Jovanni and Monisha converse with Zuleyka Morales Rivera, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and activist,...
Gaza "Peace Plan" breakdown - Ep 171
Jovanni and Keagan delve into a wide-ranging discussion on the ongoing crisis in Gaza. They dissect...
Hands off Cuba delegation w/ Rachell Tucker and Maxine Roboles - Ep 170
Jovanni is joined by Rachel Tucker and Maxine Roboles, who recount their recent delegation trip to ...
The Crisis and Politics of Immigration under Trump in 2025 - Ep 169
Jovanni dives into the pressing issue of immigration, exploring its historical roots, ongoing impac...
The Global Shift Toward Multipolarity w/ Professor Danny Shaw - Ep 168
Jovanni and guest host Jake Tucker discuss the decline of American global hegemony, the unraveling ...
Healthcare and politics in Lebanon w/ Dr. Anis Germani - Ep 167
Jovanni and guest host Jake Tucker is joined by Dr. Anis Germani, a health policy specialist and ac...
Jovanni reverse interview w/ Lia Tarachansky - Ep 166
Jovanni is in the spotlight by returning guest Lia Tarachansky for an interview recorded on Novembe...
The Collapse of Syria w/ Jake Tucker - Ep 165
Henri and Jovanni are joined by anti-war activist and friend of the podcast Jake Tucker as they dis...
Post-election 2024 breakdown w/ Matthew Hoh - Ep 164
Jovanni is joined by a long-time friend of the podcast, Matthew Hoh, former Marine Corps captain, a...
A Year of Resistance: Examining the Palestinian Struggle with Dr. Sara Masoud - Ep 163
Henri and Jovanni mark the first anniversary of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood and the ongoing Israeli gen...
Fortress Redux - The Sacking of Fallujah w/ Ross Caputi and Scott Spaulding – Ep 125
I picked a great classic FOH episode to share with you all, especially with the ongoing Israeli sie...
Examining Venezuela's Electoral Integrity, Sanctions, and U.S. Interventionism w/ Dr. Bahman Azad - Ep 162
Jovanni and Monisha are joined by Dr. Bahman Azad, President of the United States Peace Council , w...
Responsibility to Protect (R2P) & the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza w/ Nina Ng - Ep 161
Jovanni and Mike discuss the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine and its controversial princip...
The hard truth of being a journalist covering Palestine w/ Xelena González - Ep 160
Jovanni hosts journalist and author Xelena González, to discuss her experiences in Palestine, perfo...
VA prizatization update w/ Suzanne Gordon and Jasper Craven - Ep 159
Suzanne Gordon and Jasper Craven from the Veterans Health Care Policy Institute join Henri to discu...
Understanding Zionism and anti-Zionism w/ Lia Tarachansky - Ep 158
Jovanni is joined by Lia Tarachansky, an Israeli-Canadian journalist and filmmaker. Lia shar...
The real cost of empire - Ep 157
Jovonni and “Mia” discuss how America's focus on global dominance affects its citizens. “Mia” share...
From textbooks to handcuffs: Campus resistance for Gaza up close - Ep 156
Jovanni and Shiloh are joined by Levi and Rogue to discuss their roles at campus protests in Michig...
A Revolutionary Act of Protest: Aaron Bushnell and the American empire – Ep 155
Jovanni and Keagan join About Face folks Jack Tucker, Rachell Tucker, and Ramon Mejia to discuss th...
Shitcanning the media narrative on Ukraine w/ Olesya Orlenko – Ep 154
Jovanni sits down with independent journalist Olesya Orlenko, a Russian historian, who provides on-...
The propaganda power of “Saving Private Ryan” w/ Tom Secker – Ep 153
ClandesTime host Tom Secker joins Henri to discuss the 1998 World War 2 film, “Saving Private Ryan....
DPRK says no to reunification w/ KJ Noh – Ep 152
Jovanni hosts political analyst K.J. Noh for a deep dive into the historic decision by North Korean...
Revolutionary Optimism amid Global Crises – 2023 Year In Review / 2024 predictions – Ep 151
Jovanni, Shiloh, and Monisha share an insightful look back at 2023 and share their hopes and predic...
Col. Ann Wright on Gaza and the UN – Ep 150
Jovanni is joined by Colonel Ann Wright, former diplomat and retired U.S. Army colonel who resigned...
Troublemakers, The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq w/ Stephen Russell – Ep 149
Henri hosts Stephen Russell, a veteran and comic book author, who shares his upcoming memoir ‘Troub...
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