Coffee and a Mike

News & Politics

About

I want people to find my podcast objective so that they can critically think to make an informed decision.

Episodes

  • Dave Collum and Melody Wright #1381

    Melody Wright and Dave Collum discuss data centers, Trump's trip to China, Kevin Warsh confirmation, the end of climate panic, private credit, and the bond market.

  • Lt. Col Karen Kwiatkowski #1380

    Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a retired Air Force officer, speaks with Coffee and a Mike about Trump's visit to China, the ongoing Iran conflict, and the IDF.

  • Mike Adams #1379

    In this episode, Mike Adams, founder of Brighteon and Natural News, discusses energy lockdowns, compares current events to 2020, and touches on Trump's upcoming trip to China, famine, and food shortages.

  • Col. Lawrence Wilkerson #1378

    Colonel (ret.) Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, discusses corporate involvement in government, Trump's visit to China, the Iran conflict, and international relations with Russia and Cuba.

  • Dave Collum and Ed Dowd #1377

    Professor Dave Collum and Ed Dowd join Coffee and a Mike to discuss private credit, real estate, inflation, and what the end of 2026 might look like.

  • Tony Heller #1376

    In episode 1376 of Coffee and a Mike, guest Tony Heller, a former science teacher and geologist, discusses his challenges to current climate change claims. The conversation touches on the drought in the southwest, water shortages, and the…

  • Matt Bracken #1375

    In episode 1375 of Coffee and a Mike, guest Matt Bracken, a Navy Seal, author, and historian, discusses the country

  • James Delingpole #1374

    In episode 1374 of Coffee and a Mike, guest James Delingpole, an author, blogger, and podcaster, discusses various topics including the non-existence of dinosaurs, the Artemis II mission, alleged fake shootings, nuclear weapons, and media…

  • Christine Guerrero #1373

    Christine Guerrero, an energy investor and petroleum engineer, joined Coffee and a Mike to discuss the war in Iran, the global impact of barrel shortages, jet fuel, diesel prices, and the stock market.

  • Dave Collum and Michael Yon #1372

    Professor Dave Collum and Michael Yon discuss various topics including demographic warfare, the importance of routes and resources, and identity politics. They also touch upon potential famine by 2027 and the nature of cults.

  • Gilbert Doctorow #1371

    In this episode, Dr. Gilbert Doctorow, an independent political analyst, discusses his book "War Diaries Volume 2: The Russia-Ukraine War, 2024." He examines Russian elections, the conflict in Ukraine, the approach of the Russian governmen…

  • Larry Johnson #1370

    Larry C. Johnson, with experience in the CIA and the State Department's Office of Counter Terrorism, discusses the shooter at the WH Correspondents Dinner, LEGO AI videos, Cuba, and Iran.

  • Matthew Hoh #1369

    Matthew Hoh, a former USMC Captain and State Department Officer, discusses various topics including LEGO AI videos, an incident at the WH Correspondent dinner, the role of Cuba in distracting from Iran, and the future of Gaza on episode #1…

  • Karl Denninger aka The Ticker Guy #1368

    Karl Denninger, author and owner of market-ticker.org, joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss the White House Correspondents Dinner, economic problems, the Iran war, and energy costs. The episode is available ad-free on Substack.

  • Craig Tindale #1367

    Craig Tindale, author of "Critical Materials: A Strategic Analysis," joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss material scarcity, rare earth metals, and the potential repercussions of climate policies and technocratic decision-making.

  • Auron MacIntyre #1366

    Auron MacIntyre, host and columnist at The Blaze, joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss the Southern Poverty Law Center, assaults on journalists, and the conflict in the Middle East.

  • JustDario #1365

    In episode 1365 of Coffee and a Mike, Dario Catodici, co-founder of Synnax Technologies, discusses the impact of the Iran conflict on global oil markets, the liquidity crisis in the UAE, dollar devaluation, and precious metals.

  • Aaron Day #1364

    In episode #1364 of Coffee and a Mike, Aaron Day discusses the conflict between technocracy and free will, touching on topics such as Elon Musk, Palantir, and the power of Peter Thiel. Day also addresses data centers and the possibility of…

  • Michael Yon and Matt Bracken #1363

    War correspondent Michael Yon and author/Navy SEAL Matt Bracken discuss global issues, including the energy and famine war, supply chain shortages, and the strategic importance of global choke points.

  • Professor Steve Keen #1362

    Professor Steve Keen, an academic and economist known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss China's innovation, global shortages, and the AI bubble.

  • Paul Craig Roberts and Gary Heavin #1361

    Paul Craig Roberts, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and Gary Heavin, founder of Curves International, discuss stock markets, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the geopolitical implications of US wars regarding "Greater Israe…

  • Alex Krainer and Matt Smith #1360

    In episode #1360 of Coffee and a Mike, Alex Krainer and Matt Smith discuss Matt's essay "Narrative Control," historical parallels to 2020, and the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Nicholas Irving #1359

    Former Army Ranger Nicholas Irving joined Coffee and a Mike to discuss the war in Iran, his disillusionment with the government, and the nature of urban warfare. The conversation also touched upon AI propaganda.

  • Kevork Almassian #1358

    Kevork Almassian, a journalist from Aleppo, Syria, appears on Coffee and a Mike to discuss topics including the bombing in Iran/Lebanon, the future of Dubai, and MAGA.

  • John Rubino #1357

    Financial analyst and author John Rubino discusses current topics including Middle East conflict, supply shortages, the private credit bubble, gold-backed currency, and the impact of artificial intelligence. This episode is from the Coffee…

  • John Waters and Michael Yon #1356

    This episode of Coffee and a Mike features Irish writer John Waters and war correspondent Michael Yon discussing current events. Topics include protests in Ireland, government overreach, potential famine, and fuel shortages. They also touc…

  • Brandon Weichert #1355

    Brandon Weichert, a geopolitical analyst and author, joined Coffee and a Mike to discuss various topics including President Trump's recent criticisms, the ongoing war in the Middle East, the future of Israel, propaganda, and artificial int…

  • Jack Burden host of the J. Burden Show #1354

    In this episode of Coffee and a Mike, host Jack Burden of The J. Burden Show discusses his views on the war in the Middle East, the potential for a military draft, and the age demographic's stance on Israel.

  • Will Tanner #1353

    Will Tanner, co-founder of The American Tribune, joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss topics including Iran, the history of Virginia, the decay of American cities, and artificial intelligence.

  • Christian Westbrook #1352

    In episode 1352 of Coffee and a Mike, Christian Westbrook, formerly Ice Age Farmer and now known as Unshadowed, discusses parallels between 2020 and the current times, the role of social platforms as honey pots, energy lockdowns, food shor…

  • Doomberg and Dave Collum #1351

    Doomberg, an independent publication focused on energy, finance, and geopolitics, joins Dave Collum, Professor of Organic Chemistry at Cornell University, to discuss the propaganda war, Iran, its potential impact on the United States, and…

  • Dave Collum and Steve Hanke #1350

    Dave Collum and Steve Hanke discuss Iran, including the strengthening of their currency, the failure of regime change, and associated financial consequences. Collum is an Organic Chemistry Professor at Cornell, and Hanke is a Professor of…

  • Jacob Dreizin "The Dreizin Report" #1349

    Jacob Dreizin, owner of "The Dreizin Report," joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss topics including Trump's Middle East policies, echo chambers, negotiations with the USA, Elon Musk, and artificial intelligence.

  • Rory Johnston #1348

    Rory Johnston, founder of Commodity Context, joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss the war in Iran, the impact of oil loss on the global economy, and current market sentiment.

  • Theodore Postol #1347

    Ted Postol, a Professor at MIT specializing in National Security Policy, joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss the war in Iran, the effectiveness of interceptors, Iran's potential response to a nuclear attack, and the future of Israel, along…

  • Emerald Robinson #1346

    In episode 1346 of Coffee and a Mike, guest Emerald Robinson discusses the evolution of Donald Trump, the possibility of salvaging institutions, and the absence of a secret plan. Topics also include midterms and lockdowns.

  • Francis Hunt "THE MARKET SNIPER" #1345

    Francis Hunt, known as The Market Sniper and creator of the HVF Method, discusses topics including Trump's national addresses, the conflict in the Middle East, global economic collapse, and his views on societal structures.

  • Shubham Garg #1344

    In episode #1344 of Coffee and a Mike, guest Shubham Garg, an oil entrepreneur and CEO, discusses topics including the war in Iran, the current opportunities for builders, oil shortages, supply chain disruptions, and the idea of data as en…

  • Matt Bracken #1343

    Navy Seal, author, and historian Matt Bracken joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss the war in Iran, comparing it to Vietnam and outlining potential ground invasion scenarios. The conversation also touches upon oil shortages and supply chain…

  • Catherine Austin Fitts #1342

    Catherine Austin Fitts, former Assistant Secretary of Housing, discusses her perspective on geopolitical conflicts, the future of Israel, public health, and concerns regarding digital currency and control systems.

  • Art Berman #1341

    Geologist and writer Art Berman discusses Iran being the biggest blunder in history, the consequences of war, supply shortages, price increases in oil, and the necessity of fossil fuels and natural gas.

  • Sam Faddis #1340

    In episode #1340 of Coffee and a Mike, Sam Faddis, a retired CIA operations officer, author, and national security commentator, discusses the conflict in Iran. Topics include the dangers posed by Iran's leadership, why invading Iran is ill…

  • Karl Denninger aka The Ticker Guy #1339

    In episode 1339 of Coffee and a Mike, Karl Denninger, also known as The Ticker Guy, discusses various topics including his upside-down American Flag, the complexities of the Iran war and the future of the Middle East. He also covers spent…

  • Sal Mercogliano host of "What's Going on With Shipping?" on YouTube #1338

    Sal Mercogliano, a maritime historian and host of the YouTube channel "What's Going on With Shipping?", joined Coffee and a Mike to discuss geopolitical events including war in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the impact of drones and oil p…

  • Josh Young of Bison Insights #1337

    Josh Young, an oil and gas stock investor and author at Bison Insights, joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss the national divide, Middle East conflicts, which countries are nearing oil depletion, and his outlook for America.

  • Dave Collum and Bob Moriarty #1336

    Professor Dave Collum and investor Bob Moriarty discuss topics including the Middle East, Joe Kent's resignation, private credit, and gas shortages. This episode is part of the Coffee and a Mike podcast.

  • David Jensen #1335

    David Jensen, a precious metals analyst, appeared on the Coffee and a Mike podcast to discuss precious metals, the London Metals Exchange halting, oil, war, silver shortages, and Bitcoin, which he believes is a deliberate distraction.

  • Michael Yon #1334

    Michael Yon, a war correspondent, author, and photographer, joins Coffee and a Mike to discuss Iran, the political landscape concerning Netanyahu, current wars, and the anticipation of future famines.

  • Col. Larry Wilkerson #1333

    In episode #1333 of Coffee and a Mike, Colonel (ret.) Lawrence Wilkerson, who previously served as Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, covers topics including Iran, the possibility of a military draft in the US, China's stra…

  • Matt Smith #1332

    In this episode, Matt Smith talks about Operation Warp Speed and the DOD. He also discusses the possibility of lockdowns returning, the war with Iran, and whether Trump is hurting America. Other topics include private credit, UBI, the AI b…