Dave Smith: Mossad, WWII Myths, FBI Cover-Ups, and Trump’s Critical Next Move in Iran

Dave Smith joins Tucker Carlson to dissect the breakdown of traditional media credibility, the perils of the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, distortions in WWII history, and the outsized role of the Israel lobby, amid broader reflections on power structures and America's unsustainable empire.

Media Shift: From Lies to Authenticity

Legacy media's trust eroded through repeated deceptions during crises like 9/11 (Saddam’s nonexistent WMDs), the 2008 financial crash, COVID (vaccine limits and safety claims disproven), and covering for Biden's senescence. Governments and outlets lied blatantly, exposed by outcomes everyone experienced firsthand. Technology democratized access—anyone with a phone can now broadcast—fueling demand for honest voices. Podcasts thrive on authenticity, not infallibility; podcasters critical of regime policies (e.g., on Israel, Ukraine) see massive audience growth, while pro-war figures like Ben Shapiro weaken. Public opinion swung dramatically: U.S. sympathy for Israel over Palestinians dropped from +48 to +1 in two years via open debate impossible on MSNBC or CNN. Yet policy persists, creating tension—debate won, but war escalates—unsustainable without clamping dissent or reversing course.