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<p>We go through different theories of WHY the Iran war is happening: ZOG/Epstein, Venezualizing Iran, Destabilizing the Gulf, Neo-Neoconservativism, immamentalizing the evangelical eschaton, or just because they can</p><p><strong>For the full episode, support the show at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thiswreckage"><strong>http://patreon.com/thiswreckage</strong></a></p><p>Kharg theory: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.eenews.net/articles/the-oil-island-that-could-break-iran/">https://www.eenews.net/articles/the-oil-island-that-could-break-iran/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/guy_laron/status/2030262780389937167">https://x.com/guy_laron/status/2030262780389937167</a></p><p>Uniparty Theory: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/trump-iran-regime-change-democrats-chuck-schumer-midterms?utm_source=publication-search">https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/trump-iran-regime-change-democrats-chuck-schumer-midterms?utm_source=publication-search</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-nuclear-2672345081/">https://responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-nuclear-2672345081/</a></p><p>Armageddon Theory: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theintercept.com/2026/03/05/iran-war-end-times-christian/">https://theintercept.com/2026/03/05/iran-war-end-times-christian/</a></p><p>Klip Theory: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/why-we-struck-iran">https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/why-we-struck-iran</a></p><p>Mike Prysner on mobilization: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/MikePrysner/status/2030106988265578976">https://x.com/MikePrysner/status/2030106988265578976</a></p><p>Song: Discharge - Why? (Reprise) &amp; Visions of War</p>

<p><strong>To access the entire conversation, all of our bonus content and more become a supporter at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thiswreckage"><strong>www.patreon.com/thiswreckage</strong></a></p><p></p><p>The boys are back to discuss the latest war in West Asia. How should socialists view this recent outbreak of violence? What role does Zionism have in US foreign policy? Is the tail wagging the dog or has Dr Frankenstein lost control of his creation?</p><p>In the fun half we discuss American Bundism and its failure, what role artificial intelligence is playing in the imperial military, and how the US military has entered such dire straights.</p><p></p>

<p>Our gothic romance correspondent Susannah returns to chat about Emerald Fennell's kinkified adaptation of the Brontë classic, Wuthering Heights!</p><p><strong>For </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/e325-part-2-nick-151411042"><strong>the full episode</strong></a><strong>, Discord access, and all bonus material, support the show at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/thiswreckage"><strong>http://patreon.com/thiswreckage</strong></a></p><p></p>

<p><strong>For </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/e325-part-2-nick-151411042"><strong>the full episode</strong></a><strong>, Discord access, and all bonus material, support the show at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/thiswreckage"><strong>http://patreon.com/thiswreckage</strong></a></p><p>In part two of our news episode we chat with Varn about his DSA organizing in SLC, the Board of Peace and its plans for Gaza, and read a scene report from a Nick Land/Curtis Yarvin meet-and-greet in SF.</p><p></p>

<p>News ep! We talk striking nurses, MLBPA drama, SCOTUS vs POTUS, the changing tactics of ICE, looksmaxxing, and more with our cool Social Studies teacher, future governor of New York, the Sigma Marxist, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog">C. Derick Varn</a>!</p><p>In <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/e325-part-2-nick-151411042">part two of our new episode</a> we chat with Varn about his DSA organizing in SLC, the Board of Peace and its plans for Gaza, and read a scene report from a Nick Land/Curtis Yarvin meet-and-greet in SF. <strong>For the full episode, Discord access, and all bonus material, support the show at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/thiswreckage"><strong>http://patreon.com/thiswreckage</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Varn Vlog on Youtube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog">https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog</a></p><p>and Patreon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/c/varnvlog/posts">https://www.patreon.com/c/varnvlog/posts</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Show notes:</strong></p><p>NYC Nurse strike ends after considerable drama between union and r&amp;f: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/nyregion/nyc-nurses-strike-reach-deal.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/nyregion/nyc-nurses-strike-reach-deal.html </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/nyregion/nyc-nurses-strike-union.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/nyregion/nyc-nurses-strike-union.html</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://labornotes.org/2026/02/nurse-strikes-focus-moves-manhattans-richest-hospital-complex-contracts-settle-elsewhere">https://labornotes.org/2026/02/nurse-strikes-focus-moves-manhattans-richest-hospital-complex-contracts-settle-elsewhere</a></p><p>Tariffs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/business/economy/tariffs-supreme-court-global-busines-reaction.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/business/economy/tariffs-supreme-court-global-busines-reaction.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share</a></p><p>Essay from MPLS anarchists claiming no victory with ICE drawdown: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://illwill.com/proto-politics-in-purgatory">https://illwill.com/proto-politics-in-purgatory</a></p><p>(follow up to this phil neel piece: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://illwill.com/lies">https://illwill.com/lies</a> )</p><p>ICE strategy moving to suburbs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/ice-minnesota-suburbs-operation-metro-surge/">https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/ice-minnesota-suburbs-operation-metro-surge/</a></p><p>SONG: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X3Kmq2vgs8&amp;list=RD9X3Kmq2vgs8&amp;start_radio=1"><strong>The Star-Spangled Banner - Anime Opening Ver.</strong></a></p>