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Deep Shallow Dive

Deep Shallow Dive

By: Ray Doustdar
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 It's time to 'Call a Spade a Spade.' Join me as I tackle complex political and social issues that shape our lives. In each episode of 'Deep Shallow Dive,' I break down past and present events, revealing how narratives and distractions create a sense of division. Together, we'll pull back the curtain to uncover the truth and find that we're not as divided as we might think. We will do this through the Lens of Common Sense and our Defining DSD Pillars of Self-Awareness, Resilience, Authenticity, and Empathy. Let's Dive In!Ray Doustdar Social Sciences
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  • EP#336 | GUEST | Geopolitics with James Corbett from The Corbett Report

    EP#336 | GUEST | Geopolitics with James Corbett from The Corbett Report
    Jun 26 2025
    🎙️ EP#336 | GUEST | From Kissinger to Palantir: Geopolitics, Iran, and the AI Cold WarIn this riveting episode, host Ray Doustdar welcomes James Corbett of The Corbett Report for a no-holds-barred discussion on global geopolitics, elite power structures, and the digital rebranding of warfare. From the roots of Middle East conflicts to Palantir’s quiet role in triggering international escalations, the duo explores how propaganda, predictive programming, and military-industrial tech are reshaping our world in real time.James Corbett peels back layers of U.S. foreign policy, taking us on a historical journey through the Project for a New American Century, the role of AI in warfare, and the idea that we may be witnessing the dawn of a techno-oligarch deep state. Is Trump forming his own military-industrial faction? Has the uniparty simply upgraded its hardware? Ray and James dissect the motivations behind U.S. actions in Iran and Israel, with deep dives into figures like Kissinger, Cheney, and Netanyahu.They also discuss the digital propaganda machine—from Hollywood’s predictive programming to the BRICS alliance’s deafening silence on recent U.S. strikes. Whether it’s Cold War 2.0 or a live rehearsal for World War III, this conversation is a geopolitical masterclass packed with high-level insights, bold perspectives, and enough receipts to question everything.🔥 Top 5 Key PointsThe real reason Israel struck Iran—tracing the breadcrumbs back to Palantir and the IAEA.How Trump, Thiel, and Palantir signal a new kind of military-industrial power circle.Why Obama and Trump may have been more similar than we think—just cloaked differently.The “reverse Kissinger” strategy: could Trump split Russia from China to focus on Beijing?How AI warfare, media manipulation, and predictive programming are reshaping consent.🔑 Keywords & ThemesIran, Israel, Trump, Kissinger, Netanyahu, Gaza, Uniparty, PNAC, Palantir, AI, Deep State, Military-Industrial Complex, BRICS, Russia, China, Taiwan, Predictive Programming, Geopolitics, Wesley Clark, IAEA, Nuclear Deterrence, Cold War 2.0, Regime Change, Foxconn, Digital Propaganda, Greater Israel, Eric Schmidt⏳ Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – 🎤 Intro: James Corbett joins DSD01:30 – 🇮🇱 Iran, Israel, and U.S. strategy05:00 – 🧠 Palantir, Mosaic & the digital false flag10:45 – 💣 Uniparty dynamics & the anti-war illusion15:00 – 🛰️ Military-Industrial Complex 2.020:00 – 🗺️ Predictive programming & Top Gun's real target25:00 – 🇮🇷 Greater Israel & the Clean Break doctrine30:00 – 🧠 The Reverse Kissinger scenario35:00 – 🤝 Russia & China: friends or frenemies?40:00 – 🛒 Supermarket diplomacy & life in China42:00 – 🎬 Final thoughts & where to find James Corbett📢 Follow Deep Shallow Dive on Social Media📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepshallowdive📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepshallowdive/📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deepshallowdive📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepshallowdive📌 Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepshallowdive📌 Threads: https://threads.net/@deepshallowdive🎯 Top 7 Key Points🧠 Palantir’s Role in Escalating Iran Tensions🔄 The Rise of the Techno-Oligarch Deep State🎭 Obama vs. Trump: Same Game, Different Mask📽️ Predictive Programming as Consent Engineering🌍 The Military-Industrial Complex 2.0📉 US Military Strength and the Two-War Doctrine🧩 Reverse Kissinger: Trump’s Play to Split BRICS
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    43 mins
  • EP#335 | DSD | Trump, Iran & the Shadow War for Regime Change

    EP#335 | DSD | Trump, Iran & the Shadow War for Regime Change
    Jun 25 2025

    🎙️ EP#335 | DSD | Trump, Iran & the Shadow War for Regime Change

    This week’s Deep Shallow Dive unpacks one of the most turbulent geopolitical 72-hour stretches in recent memory. Host Ray Deustar walks us through Trump’s sudden military escalation against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the bizarrely choreographed ceasefire with Israel, and a stunning turn in regime change rhetoric—all topped with Trump dropping his first ever on-record F-bomb. It’s a jaw-dropping chronicle of misinformation, narrative shaping, and political theater at its most volatile.

    Ray goes deep on the media manipulation machine behind conservative influencers, speculating that tweets and posts are being used like real-time focus groups for major military decisions. From Signal chat leaks to social media swarm tactics, he exposes how platforms are being weaponized to test public sentiment. He also drills into the eerie silence from Democratic leadership in response to what could be interpreted as an act of war, questioning the strategic calculus on both sides of the aisle.

    The episode closes with an incisive forecast on potential global realignments—Trump, Putin, and Xi carving the world into spheres of influence. Could Iran be next in line for a Western-backed regime change? And what role might Reza Pahlavi, son of the exiled Shah, play in the narrative? Ray’s got hot takes, sharp analysis, and even a personal reflection on legacy, responsibility, and championship conduct. This one’s a must-listen.

    🔥 Top 5 Key Points

    • Trump breaks precedent with military aggression—and an F-bomb.

    • Conservative influencers appear to coordinate regime change narratives.

    • Democratic silence raises eyebrows amid escalating tensions.

    • Reza Pahlavi resurfaces as a potential regime change figurehead.

    • Theoretical geopolitical power swap between U.S., Russia, and China.

    🔑 Keywords & Themes
    Trump, Iran, Israel, regime change, nuclear strike, World War III, Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, U.S. foreign policy, conservative influencers, Signal app, media coordination, geopolitical strategy, Ayatollah, MAGA division, Democratic Party silence, political theater, Middle East, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, NATO withdrawal, Taiwan, Ukraine, China-U.S. relations, misinformation, Twitter polling, Truth Social

    ⏳ Chapters & Timestamps
    [0:00] Trump’s warning to Israel & F-bomb moment
    [1:05] Weekend timeline: Bombings, attacks, and misinformation
    [2:52] Iran strikes back—but not quite
    [4:03] Conservative influencers push regime change
    [6:30] Democratic silence and media analysis
    [10:40] The “deal-then-bomb” double play
    [12:38] Sudden ceasefire and political spin
    [14:35] Reza Pahlavi’s PR tour and public reception
    [20:16] Parallels between Iran’s future and Trump’s global chessboard
    [26:07] The theory: U.S.-Russia-China grand bargain
    [27:53] Personal reflections and upcoming guest tease

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    🎧 Top 7 Key Points

    💥 Trump's Tactical Bombing Shift
    🧠 Coordinated Influencer Narrative
    🤐 Democratic Party Radio Silence
    👑 Reza Pahlavi’s Media Tour
    🎭 Geopolitical Theater at Work
    🔄 China-Russia-U.S. Realignment Theory
    📊 Social Media as Focus Group
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    31 mins
  • EP#334 | GUEST | Is Israel Still God's Chosen Nation? With Pastor Steven Anderson

    EP#334 | GUEST | Is Israel Still God's Chosen Nation? With Pastor Steven Anderson
    Jun 23 2025
    🎙️ EP#334 | GUEST | Is Israel Still God's Chosen Nation? With Pastor Steven AndersonIn this jaw-dropping episode of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray welcomes back one of the show’s most requested and controversial guests: Pastor Steven Anderson. Together, they dive deep into the viral moment where Senator Ted Cruz faltered on Tucker Carlson’s podcast — revealing his lack of biblical context for a statement guiding his entire foreign policy. This episode confronts the foundational question: Does Genesis 12:3 actually support modern Christian Zionism? Spoiler alert: It might not mean what you’ve been told.Pastor Anderson walks us through the exact scripture, breaking down the original Hebrew context, the timeline of Abraham vs. Israel, and how Galatians 3:16 flips everything we thought we knew. With his signature no-BS style, Anderson dismantles decades of dispensational dogma and challenges the evangelical obsession with the modern state of Israel. The result? A provocative but eye-opening theological unpacking that could change the way you read your Bible — and the nightly news.Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just someone questioning how faith intersects with modern geopolitics, this episode delivers a heavyweight exchange on biblical truth vs. political narrative. Plus, Ray plugs Anderson’s powerful documentary Marching to Zion, and teases what's next: a full takedown of the “pre-tribulation rapture” theory. Buckle up — this one pulls no punches.🔥 Top 5 Key Points:Ted Cruz’s Biblical misquote exposed on national stageGenesis 12:3 decoded: it’s not about modern IsraelGalatians 3:16 confirms the seed = Jesus, not a nationDispensationalism and Christian Zionism unmaskedWhy “God’s chosen people” now means Christians🔑 Keywords & Themes:Israel, Genesis 12:3, Ted Cruz, Pastor Steven Anderson, dispensationalism, Christian Zionism, Galatians 3:16, Tucker Carlson, modern state of Israel, Abraham, Jacob, Bible interpretation, evangelical politics, Middle East conflict, prophecy, Marching to Zion, Zionism, New Testament, Old Testament, election, seed of Abraham, anti-Zionism, replacement theology, Christianity, deception, Netanyahu, foreign policy, pre-trib rapture⏳ Chapters & Timestamps:00:00 – Pastor Steven Anderson returns by popular demand01:15 – Ted Cruz & the Genesis 12:3 misunderstanding04:52 – Breaking down the verse: it’s about Abraham, not Israel08:47 – Connecting Genesis 22 and Galatians 3:1612:38 – Who are God's chosen people according to the New Testament?19:00 – The idea of "fake Israel" and counterfeit Zionism24:47 – The modern state's roots: 1948 and European migration28:13 – “You get nothing” — Old Covenant revocation32:51 – Weaponized scripture: Deuteronomy, Amos, Romans36:33 – Romans 11:26 explained in context43:31 – Dispensationalism & its ties to Zionist propaganda47:51 – Christian Zionism vs. Jewish Zionism53:42 – Boomers, brainwashing & the modern evangelical divide55:37 – The pre-tribulation rapture: theology or distraction?58:46 – What’s next: challenging the neocon policy roots📢 Follow Deep Shallow Dive Online:📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepshallowdive📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepshallowdive/📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deepshallowdive📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepshallowdive📌 Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepshallowdive📌 Threads: https://threads.net/@deepshallowdive🤖 Ted Cruz Melts on Scripture📜 Genesis 12:3 Isn't About Israel🔥 Galatians 3:16 Breaks the Narrative📉 Dispensationalism = Plan B Theology🏛️ Modern State ≠ Biblical Israel⛪ Christians Are the Elect Now💥 Pre-Trib Rapture Gets Exposed
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    57 mins
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