Media Narratives w/ Calibre Obscura
07/05/23 • 96 min
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I sat down with Calibre Obscura, also known as "Cali", to discuss how the media portrays the conflict in Ukraine. We also discussed the impact of NAFO on Russian disinformation ops, incorrect assumptions regarding the ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive, and other topics.
About Cali:
Cali (@calibreobscura) is interested in arms research & analysis, with a focus on Asia, Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa. He is a self described "effort poster" and frequently provides insight and opinions on weapon systems in play around the globe.
He co-runs the Ukraine Weapons Tracker page (@uaweapons).
Special shout out to @ruariotoole for music.
About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst.
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Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!
I sat down with Calibre Obscura, also known as "Cali", to discuss how the media portrays the conflict in Ukraine. We also discussed the impact of NAFO on Russian disinformation ops, incorrect assumptions regarding the ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive, and other topics.
About Cali:
Cali (@calibreobscura) is interested in arms research & analysis, with a focus on Asia, Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa. He is a self described "effort poster" and frequently provides insight and opinions on weapon systems in play around the globe.
He co-runs the Ukraine Weapons Tracker page (@uaweapons).
Special shout out to @ruariotoole for music.
About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst.
Summary:
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Ian
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LiveFaust (Twitter = @LivFaustDieJung):
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Matthew is a self described "hippopotamus appreciator", shitposter, and ex-Marine Corps Tank Commander.
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About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst.
Summary:
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Ian
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Part 2: Trauma, PTSD, and Moving Forward
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On Episode 4, I bring on two of my NCO's that deployed with me to Syria. We discuss some of the funnier parts of deployment, but also some of the more impactful moments that are still with us today. We openly discuss adult topics as well as traumatic events.
NOTE: This is a 2 part episode.
Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfhDErq8pdU&t=1356s
About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst.
Summary:
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Ian
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