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#289 Michael Lester - Is the United States Going to War with Iran For Israel?

3/19/20263 hr 54 min

Michael Lester is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat pilot, cybersecurity educator, and author who has spent his career operating at the intersection of military power, technology, and national security. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a member of MENSA, Lester also holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA, giving him a rare blend of technical expertise and strategic insight. During his military career, Lester flew combat missions across Asia and the Middle East, witnessing firsthand the realities of modern warfare and U.S. foreign policy. After his operational service, he returned to Annapolis to teach electrical engineering and leadership at the U.S. Naval Academy, helping shape the next generation of naval officers. Today, Lester continues his work in national security and technology as an adjunct professor teaching graduate-level cybersecurity at St. Mary’s University and Wake Forest University. He is also the founder of IronClad Family, a company focused on protecting families and individuals from digital threats, identity theft, and modern information warfare. Over the past two decades, Lester has conducted an extensive independent investigation into U.S. foreign policy after noticing a stark contrast between what he witnessed overseas and what was presented to the public at home. That research culminated in his book We Are the Bad Guys: How the U.S. Wages War, Controls Economies, and Calls It Freedom, a controversial examination of American military intervention, economic influence, and global power structures. With the launch of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, global tensions and strategic maneuvering have once again taken center stage, making Lester’s analysis of geopolitical strategy and modern warfare more relevant than ever. Follow the market here: https://polymarket.com/event/will-the-us-invade-iran-by-march-31 Join the waitlist: https://theglacierapp.com/waitlist Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off at StopBoxUSA with code SRS at https://www.stopboxusa.com/SRS #stopboxpod Visit https://mauinuivenison.com/srs for a free 6-pack of the jerky sticks with your first order. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50 and get 50% off your first order. Get started with Claude today at https://Claude.ai/srs Michael Lester Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtlester Books - https://michaeltlester.com IronClad Family - https://www.ironcladfamily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  2. Shawn Ryan· Host0:30

    [ on-hold music] Michael Lester, didn't expect to see you so soon.

  3. Michael Lester· Guest0:38

    Yeah, I didn't expect to be back so soon, but- [laughs] But thank you and- Well, surprise, we're at war again. Yeah, wow.

  4. Shawn Ryan· Host0:46

    And, uh, so repeat guest. We had you on about a month ago.

  5. Michael Lester· Guest0:50

    Yep.

  6. Shawn Ryan· Host0:51

    And we... You had just written the book, We Are the Bad Guys.

  7. Michael Lester· Guest0:55

    Yep.

  8. Shawn Ryan· Host0:55

    Phenomenal episode. I've been wanting to... I've really been wanting to tap into, you know, the Israeli influence over the United States, but I wanted to find the perfect guest for it. I think you were it, and had a fascinating discussion I think a lot of people found very interesting. And, uh, now we're at war with Iran, and it's looking like, uh, might be Israeli influence. So I thought you'd be the perfect guest to come back.

  9. Michael Lester· Guest1:23

    Yeah.

  10. Shawn Ryan· Host1:23

    I wanted to let the Iran war kinda develop a little bit before I just- Sure ... start talking like everybody

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