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.
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 ge...
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 si...
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 , ...
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 princi...
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, perf...
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 disc...
Understanding Zionism and anti-Zionism w/ Lia Tarachansky - Ep 158
Jovanni is joined by Lia Tarachansky, an Israeli-Canadian journalist and filmmaker. Lia sha...
The real cost of empire - Ep 157
Jovonni and “Mia” discuss how America's focus on global dominance affects its citizens. “Mia” shar...
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 Michi...
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 t...
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 Korea...
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 predi...
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 resigne...
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 ‘Trou...
Anti-war stats, military hierarchy, and masculinity – Ep 148
Keagan and Jovanni have a awesome short discussion on a few very pertinent topics, including some ...
Rural care and the VHA w/ Suzanne Gordon – Ep 147
Henri is joined by Suzanne Gordon from the Health Care Policy Institut e to delve into issues conc...
Judith Norman on the Gaza offensive – Ep 146
Judith Norman joins Jovanni and Monisha to discuss her work and experience with Palestinian libera...
Trans rights in the U.S. military – Ep 145
The lack of basic rights for trans folks within the military, despite its perennial place as a poli...
Palestine resists, Israel reacts w/ Moureen Kaki – Ep 144
Jovanni talks with Moureen Kaki, a Palestinian organizer, discussing the recent horrific violence i...
Headlines: GITMO, Nagorno Karbakh, National strikes – Ep 143
It’s headline time!!! We discuss the UN Special Rapporteur’s report on torture regarding the prison...
War in Ukraine: Making Sense of A Senseless Conflict w/ Medea Benjamin – Ep 142
Henri and Jovanni discuss the conflict in Ukraine with Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink and ...
Ukraine updates – Ep 140
Kyle Anzelone from Antiwar.com and The Libertarian Institute joins Henri, Jovanni, and Keagan to di...
New co-hosts introduction – Ep 139
We welcome our new co-hosts, Shiloh Emelein and Monisha Rios, by discussing what they’re passionate...
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