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Episode Synopsis
Summary In this episode of the Voice for Freedom podcast, host Simeon Myers engages with National Security Consultant John Guandolo, who shares insights on the current threats facing America, including the rise of Islamism and communism. They discuss the importance of predictive analysis in national security, the failures of intelligence agencies, and the impact of political leadership on security. The conversation also touches on Israel's position in global politics, the significance of natural law, and the need for community engagement to combat these threats. John emphasizes the urgency for Americans to wake up to the reality of the situation and take action to preserve their freedoms. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and John Guandolo 01:31 The State of National Security 03:10 Understanding the Threat Landscape 07:07 Predictive Analysis and Intelligence Failures 17:26 U.S. Foreign Policy and Its Impact on Israel 26:02 The Importance of Engaging in the Fight for Freedom 26:52 Awakening to Reality 28:00 The American Experiment and Its Challenges 29:32 The Islamic Movement's Perspective 31:32 The Shift in American Values 34:13 The Importance of Spreading Values 40:01 Understanding Islamism and Islamophobia 50:34 Engaging at the Community Level Our Host: Residing in the US, Simeon Myers oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Before pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. Learn more at: https://ariseforisrael.com/ http://johnguandolo.com/ https://johnnyandthegmen.com/
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