@@cyclewisconsin105 No he doesn't. There are a lot videos of hundreds destroyed Ukrainian machines in the Kursk pocket. Ukrainians seems are not going anywhere and taking lot of casualties . On the other hand they are collapsing in Donbass.
@@sickboy8682 who? You do know that 95% of the worlds bot armies are Russian?😂😂 Accusing westeners for being a bot is like accusing sea turtles for flying in the air😂😂
Hodges tells it how it should be. He doesn’t expect politicians to be micromanaging military campaigns. Because we all know they are barely competent at getting votes never mind useful good works in office.
General Hodges is the absolute best American voice of reason in these terrible times. Thank you both for this excellent conversation! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🇺🇦🇺🇦🫶🫶🫶
He's right about a lot but I think his past comments about war as a test of wills is spot on. It's not just a test of Ukrainian willpower it's a test of US, EU, and NATO willpower.
@@DavidWoodardMMEDRusia 18 millones de km cuadrados. Kursk 32 mil km cuadrados. Ucrania toma 1000 km . De 12 mil soldados ucranianos 8200 💀 80 tanques de guerra ☠ 80 vehículos de infantería ☠ 180 vehículos de transportes ☠ 5 lanzaderas Himars ☠ Estoy mirando el canal , creo que les estan mintiendo.
britain and its hodges is a mouse in NATO - big mouth no power. It is THE GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS that confirm the Germans are AGAINST FUNDING the ukro nazees in ukraine! that is significant..
😂😂😂😂TRY TO LOOK UP ALL HE TOLD DIFFERENT CHANNELS 2YEARS AGO. HE RELIES ON GUESS WORK AND ASSUMPTION. I CANT EVEN LAUGH ENOUGH. JUST LOOK FOR HIS ANALYSIS OF 2YEARS AGO ABOUT THE WAR. I GUESS HE STUDIED PROPAGANDA AS A UNIT BECAUSE 95% OF WHAT HE SAID HAS TURNED OUT FALSE. WONT BE SUPRISED INCASE HE SAYS UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS WILL HAVE REACHED MOSCOW BY DECEMBER 😅
@@lawrencemusana8425 An amusing comment from a Russian bot. 2 years ago the war was only 6 months old. So naturally some of his analysis was incorrect. The Russians have been wrong about everything. We have been wrong by underestimating the Ukrainians. Gen. Hodges has admitted that numerous times. The Russians underestimated them too.
Great session. Hodges is so thoughtful and clear with ability to look back and learn. He does a lot of interviews because he’s good - but I also think he really looks forward to these discussions with Jonathan🙂. Sometimes I listen to them a couple of times.
@@openforum6847You are so above it all that you have such a 30k foot view that these 2 can only envy. When is your podcast? You MUST be a much better alternative. Obviously you'll NEVER interview Gen. Hodges. What would he know? Who cares if he was commander of all US forces Europe? How could it possibly matter that in that part of the world the Russians would be his primary adversary? Please, again, when can we expect to see your podcast?😊
Thank you Jonathan and General Hodges. Silicon Curtain and Silicon Wafers are must watch podcasts. When I see General Hodges on, I stop and watch. I am still hoping he will serve, potentially as US President at some point. His grasp on geopolitics is unparalleled. Thank you both.
Have watched all of the recent YT videos with General Hodges. Its incredible that you can partake in his depth of insight on things happening hours ago. I have to say of all the recent conversations with General Hodges this is the very best by far!!! These two could do an incredible podcast together. Exceptional repartee.
Gen. George S Patton Jr. wrote that our basic mis- understanding of the Russian culture and mind set is that we in the West put Russia in the family of European cultures. We expect them to be as Europeans, but they have an influence that is different.
@@SS-yt2sq The world is too small for wars now and the weapons too deadly - we have to SLOW DOWN war or we won't have a planet at all. World War II taught us the costs of war. If we want to be Strong we have to use our minds a la Elon Musk - aside from the fact that he may have leased out his technologies for one side or another in these wars.
britain and its hodges is a mouse in NATO - big mouth no power. No influence where it matters unless it clings on to the US tail It is THE GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS that confirm the Germans are AGAINST FUNDING the ukro nazees in ukraine! that is significant
What I love the most is that interviews in this channel are not just a standard list of questions that people like Ben are asked over and over, they are real discussions that bring out interesting points relating to underlying issues that are either totally missed by some interviewers or are just glossed over. Cudos to both Jonathon and Ben Hodges!
Gen Ben is on a roll right now. This is probably the 4th interview I've seen with him since the start of the Kursk counteroffensive. He has always something interesting to say.
I had him pegged as either a dry or a whiskey and cigar guy. I wasted too much of my youth arguing with snide Europeans on the internet, so I'll just say, obviously you aren't a Russian bot, and we agree that Ukraine needs to win. Gonna open up another can of piss and get back to work, have a good day😸
I am a big fan of Gen. Hodges. His impressive military background and in-depth knowledge of warfare, makes him one of the World's most qualified experts on the subject.
britain and its hodges is a mouse in NATO - big mouth no power. It has to DEPEND on the might of the US that is failing to muster more support for the ukro nazees It is THE GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS that confirm the Germans are AGAINST FUNDING the ukro nazees in ukraine! that is significant
@@sickboy8682 I think the Cholesterol may be causing obstruction of blood flow in your cerebellum. If I were you I’d probably be seeking medical intervention in the very near future, hopefully you have access to affordable healthcare.
Gosh, I hope that Kamala Harris & Tim Walz are much more in line with the true experts, such as Lt. Gen. [ret.] Ben Hodges & Gen. [ret.] Phillip Breedlove, rather than leaning on unrealistic non-experts like Jake Sullivan!!
Yeah, you’re exactly right. The new administration should consider selecting National security adviser staff with balls those who knows the capabilities of their adversaries.
I wrote to my MP here in the U.K. when Russia invaded saying the UN voted can we close the sky over Ukraine ,imagine the lives saved if the free world leaders had spines. Really annoying for this to happen ,the USA want to just bleed Russia out slowly and this is working out for them.
britain and its hodges is a mouse in NATO - big mouth no power. It is THE GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS that confirm the Germans are AGAINST FUNDING the ukro nazees in ukraine! that is significant!!!
The Unintentional Effect of Putin's Special Operation was to Create a Formative foe that was not a problem Pre-Special Operation. Thank You!! for another informative interview with Ben Hodges
General Hodges e😂clearly explains the analysis of the subject that the common man can understand, he is persistent in preferring the use of ATACMS & Storm long range missiles as a legal defence Ukraine should be using . He would make a great military advisor for Western governments & commands respect on his opinions on military issues .
I could listen to LT General Hodges for hours and never tire. Thank you 💛 for sharing your time and knowledge. And thank you Johnathon for having the LT on the show!!
44:48 Nobody is a looser receiving Ukrainian refugees. Here in Norway half of them is already employed and contributing to society. Most probably the Ukrainians are the only refugee group that is actually profitable.
In June 2022 he said that Russia would run out of missiles in about 6 weeks. I remember distinctly since we share a surname. The Kursk offensive is a stupid sideshow. It will gain Ukraine nothing and lose them much ground in the Donbass that they will not be able to recover.
I love your programs, partly because of perception bias, ❤️you’re My Guys in the fight, but I love your interview style. Plenty of emotion, but no shouting or hysterics or bullying.
so much of the comentary that you hear from retired military on the situation and strategys of the war in ukraine is old school and i think limited in its preception of whats possible its always so good to listen to general Hodges about what is possible thank you for haveing him
Jonathan is correct. The fear of escalation has made things worse. putin should have been presented with and overwhelming strong response when he was still strong, At this point he had much to lose. Now we will be dealing with a desperately weak individual with nothing to lose?
💯👌🇬🇧 Add the increase in world tension due to apathetic support. Increased doubt between allies. Sad politics Pussies They signed agreements in my name. Ok. So do it, or you make my word worthless
YES. If wishes wuz fishes, I’d hope the west was just trying to deplete Russian resources and allies. But I think, if it’s the case, it’ll be an unintended consequence of dithering.
@ about 7:04 Gen Hodges mentioned the destruction of he Crimea ferry. It should be mentioned that it was one of the last train ferries capable of carrying 30 loaded tanker rail cars. That is a substantial strike and loss to the Russians in terms of supplying sufficient fuel and munitions to the Crimea occupiers....trucks cannot not replace this loss without long convoys from elslewhere. Tactical and strategic win. Edited for spelling.
Good to know. Thank you for that additional intel. If you haven’t seen it, you’d likely enjoy the information and analysis from Jonathan’s interview with Cormac Smith and Phillip Ingram.
Thank you Johnathan and general Hodges for this interesting podcast. I am always wondering about what would happen in the event of Ukraine losing badly. Would all the wonderful Ukrainian weaponry and innovations fall into the hands of Russia? And if so, do our western leaders realize the consequences for us if that should happen. Should this not be stressed more then? There are often podcasts about what would happen if Putin should fall. It would really be interesting to know the scenarios should Ukraine falls. Heaven forbid though!
Kirby is a wishy-washy in a way hard to understand. What country needs a Secretary of Defense who does not support allies who are an advantage. Who needs an negative advantage. I question why the US has not committed 100% to Ukraine's defeat of Russian territorial aggression. Why Germany GB and France?
@@Laotzu819 you are responding to a comment written in support of UKRO NAZEE hodges as defense secretary. That is the comment I RESPONDED TO so I wanted to know if the person who posted support for hodges was a legal citizen in the US who wanted a UKRO NAZEE as defense secretary! don't be emotional and reactive. Think carefully and check your heart before you rush in to comment or do anything else.
We bigger secure countries need to take off the blinders, and see the reality of countries who are focus of Russian ambitions. They’re all smaller, vulnerable - look as far as Africa and South America.
Many thanks for this episode Silicon Curtain! And to Gen Ben Hodges for taking part once again. It's very encouraging to hear these smart fellows perspective on the war. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
True to some extent from my observations having been across Russia. Life in Moscow and St Petersburg seems satisfactory and poor version of a European country while remaining very controlled and surveilled. In the rural areas, many folk face a subsistence living and appear accustomed to hardship compensated by religious devotion. Years back, I saw an interview, where Putin said the Russian Church creates cohesion as a substitute for rule in the Tsarist era. Political pressure won’t come from the rural areas. Those populations will just suck-up hardships. Populations in Moscow and St Petersburg might protest if feeling threaten, but unlikely to riot, as Putin will recall and have taken precautions against 1917 styled uprisings. To place further pressure on Oligarchs, more sanctions and travel restrictions on oligarchs and elites, and their families. Expatriate elites’ families from the West, back to Russia. Say Russia’s USD 600 billion held by the West is conditionally “subject” to confiscation in part or in total, if certain redlines are crossed, e.g., the use certain weapons. Peter. S. Ph.D.
I was born at the end of the "Baby Boom" era, early 1960's. I attended a dinner party some months ago and a young lady guest was repeating the "nervous nellie" line about not provoking Putin because he has Nuclear weapons. I asked her if she would be willing to sign her house, automobiles, saving accounts and all heirloom jewelry over to the Russian embassy and self report to a concentration camp in Kansas? Are you going to do that because Putin has Nuclear weapons? At what point do you say HELL NO! WE HAVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS AS WELL AND IF YOU USE YOURS WE WILL USE OURS! From a position of logical deduction I say that point should have been in 2014.
Exactly! Unfortunately, Obama was a wuss. Not only that, but he actually sucked up to Putin. "Tell Vlad that I can give him more flexibility [to seize Crimea] after the election."
in this life men control the accelerator and women are in charge of the brakes, 99% of progress has been made by men, while women seem happy with the status quo.
The speed with which the Russians are advancing in Donbass in recent days is worrying: one wonders whether Ukraine, by sending its best troops to Kursk, when they would have been useful in Donbass, has not sacrificed the tactical interest to political and image-related ones. Unless recently recruited troops, rarely spoken about, appear unexpectedly to bring help...
@Jonathan, I think I already pointed out in one of your previous interviews with Ben Hodges, how the general ends the interview with the compliment that yours is one of his favourite podcasts (to do/to listen to). Just like the general I think you deserve it being repeated. Congratulations and keep up the great work. Best wishes.
Hodges the true general. I really respect him and his military views.
A man with a vision I respect.
You’re joking, right?
@@rafb145 At least he knows what he is talking about and speaks with intelligence.
@@cyclewisconsin105 No he doesn't. There are a lot videos of hundreds destroyed Ukrainian machines in the Kursk pocket. Ukrainians seems are not going anywhere and taking lot of casualties . On the other hand they are collapsing in Donbass.
1 year ago Ben Hodges said that Ukraine will get back Crimea in conteroffensive. Now he says another fairy tales for naive people.
Genl.Hodges is a top class officer, it is pleasure to listen to his views.
Kursk does NOTHING! Ukraine has not got the men, ammunition or machines to do anything
:)))))
LoL, bot comment 😂
@@sickboy8682 who? You do know that 95% of the worlds bot armies are Russian?😂😂
Accusing westeners for being a bot is like accusing sea turtles for flying in the air😂😂
And this aged as milk
Ben is one of the people I never tire of listening to. Thanks for having him on the channel again.
Yup good fairy tales before bed
@@rafb145 Nothing of intelligence to add I see.
Hodges tells it how it should be. He doesn’t expect politicians to be micromanaging military campaigns. Because we all know they are barely competent at getting votes never mind useful good works in office.
@@rafb145clown
#BenHodges4NationalSecurityAdvisor
General Hodges, one of the best. I truly appreciate his perspective on the state of the world...
I see Gen. Ben on Silicon Curtain, I make no plans, I sit and click.
@@PandemoniumMeltDown why? What are you using all this bullshit for?
Too bad that he is a more on.
If this is the best america can do, it is no wonder why america is crumbling.
@@mikelthemafia Do you like strawberry cupcakes with crumble on top? Fiesty!
General Hodges is the absolute best American voice of reason in these terrible times. Thank you both for this excellent conversation! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🇺🇦🇺🇦🫶🫶🫶
Heroyam slava!
He's right about a lot but I think his past comments about war as a test of wills is spot on. It's not just a test of Ukrainian willpower it's a test of US, EU, and NATO willpower.
He is! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💗🔥☘️
Mister Bowder are another of many favorites!
a lot of wish thinkig
Another tremendous guest - great work, Jonathan! 🇺🇦💪🙏🇺🇸
Amazing Analyses, These get better every time:) Gen. Ben Hodges, Ret. gets better every time I hear him😅.
@@DavidWoodardMMED😊😊😊😊😊😊
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@DavidWoodardMMEDRusia 18 millones de km cuadrados.
Kursk 32 mil km cuadrados.
Ucrania toma 1000 km .
De 12 mil soldados ucranianos 8200 💀
80 tanques de guerra ☠
80 vehículos de infantería ☠
180 vehículos de transportes ☠
5 lanzaderas Himars ☠
Estoy mirando el canal , creo que les estan mintiendo.
britain and its hodges is a mouse in NATO - big mouth no power.
It is THE GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS that confirm the Germans are AGAINST FUNDING the ukro nazees in ukraine! that is significant..
Hodges is always great to hear!
😂😂😂😂TRY TO LOOK UP ALL HE TOLD DIFFERENT CHANNELS 2YEARS AGO. HE RELIES ON GUESS WORK AND ASSUMPTION. I CANT EVEN LAUGH ENOUGH. JUST LOOK FOR HIS ANALYSIS OF 2YEARS AGO ABOUT THE WAR. I GUESS HE STUDIED PROPAGANDA AS A UNIT BECAUSE 95% OF WHAT HE SAID HAS TURNED OUT FALSE. WONT BE SUPRISED INCASE HE SAYS UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS WILL HAVE REACHED MOSCOW BY DECEMBER 😅
@@lawrencemusana8425 An amusing comment from a Russian bot. 2 years ago the war was only 6 months old. So naturally some of his analysis was incorrect. The Russians have been wrong about everything. We have been wrong by underestimating the Ukrainians. Gen. Hodges has admitted that numerous times. The Russians underestimated them too.
Thank you, Jonathan and Ben, for this clear conversation.
Another excellent interview. Many thanks JF, and also thanks to Gen Ben Hodges, intelligent and articulate as ever.
Ben is back ...what a great guy for this situation...super guest !
Yes ,super-duper😂😂😂😂 nothing he said came thru,what an expert🤮🤮
Great session. Hodges is so thoughtful and clear with ability to look back and learn. He does a lot of interviews because he’s good - but I also think he really looks forward to these discussions with Jonathan🙂. Sometimes I listen to them a couple of times.
Two of my favourite people! Can't wait to watch this. Thanks Jonathan and General Hodges
Bang on👍
yes this helps to dream, just dream, it doesn't matter the reality
Both of them lives deep deep inside the bubble
@@openforum6847You are so above it all that you have such a 30k foot view that these 2 can only envy. When is your podcast? You MUST be a much better alternative. Obviously you'll NEVER interview Gen. Hodges. What would he know? Who cares if he was commander of all US forces Europe? How could it possibly matter that in that part of the world the Russians would be his primary adversary? Please, again, when can we expect to see your podcast?😊
Consistently quality discussions. Thank you, gentlemen.
1:20 having the general on here, is honestly one of the best things that have listened to today or all week for that matter. Thank you to both of you
I'm sure glad Ben Hodge is on our side!
Great to see Ben Hodges on the show again. I only wish some of our leaders would listen to his advice and opinions. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
@@MrBudgiejoe slava russia ukrain the des spool of europe
#GeneralBenHodges, always great to see you, and, hear your views on strategy and tactics!!!
Ben Hodges is always a great guest. Thanks for having him on the show.
Thank you Jonathan and General Hodges. Silicon Curtain and Silicon Wafers are must watch podcasts.
When I see General Hodges on, I stop and watch.
I am still hoping he will serve, potentially as US President at some point. His grasp on geopolitics is unparalleled.
Thank you both.
It is always fascinating to hear General Hodges perspective
One of the best guests you could bring on!
Ben brings out the problems of pledging and delivering.
Great edition Jonathan 👌
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️
Ben Hodges is a pleasure to listen to
Have watched all of the recent YT videos with General Hodges. Its incredible that you can partake in his depth of insight on things happening hours ago. I have to say of all the recent conversations with General Hodges this is the very best by far!!! These two could do an incredible podcast together. Exceptional repartee.
Ben Hodges has a clear perspective. Great interview!
Thank you for another interesting interview.
Gen. George S Patton Jr. wrote that our basic mis- understanding of the Russian culture and mind set is that we in the West put Russia in the family of European cultures. We expect them to be as Europeans, but they have an influence that is different.
❤Ukrainians ❤
Thank you for having Gen Hodges on - one of the most trustworthy voices out there. Never can get enough of him!
Watch Larry Johnson. Ray McGovern. Dr Doctorow and other professors. Both sides have some truth. Humanity has ONE TRUTH.
every Hodges appearance is a graduate class in geopol and military science
@@SS-yt2sq The world is too small for wars now and the weapons too deadly - we have to SLOW DOWN war or we won't have a planet at all. World War II taught us the costs of war. If we want to be Strong we have to use our minds a la Elon Musk - aside from the fact that he may have leased out his technologies for one side or another in these wars.
"one of the most trustworthy voices out there"
And like that, the Irony meter exploded...
britain and its hodges is a mouse in NATO - big mouth no power. No influence where it matters unless it clings on to the US tail
It is THE GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS that confirm the Germans are AGAINST FUNDING the ukro nazees in ukraine! that is significant
What I love the most is that interviews in this channel are not just a standard list of questions that people like Ben are asked over and over, they are real discussions that bring out interesting points relating to underlying issues that are either totally missed by some interviewers or are just glossed over. Cudos to both Jonathon and Ben Hodges!
Gen Ben is on a roll right now. This is probably the 4th interview I've seen with him since the start of the Kursk counteroffensive. He has always something interesting to say.
He's been very consistent and supportive of Ukraine but even he was surprised by the Ukrainian attack into Kursk.
wonderfull channel!
Please share this podcast.
Thank you general Hodges for your truthful and professional point of view!
Hard to believe that American officials are so afraid of russians
Man I bet the General is busy I see him on a lot of my channels . Would love to have a beer with him . 👍🇺🇦💪
Hodges probably doesn't drink beer. I imagine he's the type of guy who will instead drink that piss, that Americans mistakenly call "beer".
@@magikclown he lives in Germany 🇩🇪 i believe but i get your point lol
I had him pegged as either a dry or a whiskey and cigar guy.
I wasted too much of my youth arguing with snide Europeans on the internet, so I'll just say, obviously you aren't a Russian bot, and we agree that Ukraine needs to win.
Gonna open up another can of piss and get back to work, have a good day😸
*I argued with cheesy Aussies too
@@magikclownI think he would be sensible enough to opt for a cheeky IPA if he was down my local for a pint. He’s not your average American.🤔
I am a big fan of Gen. Hodges. His impressive military background and in-depth knowledge of warfare, makes him one of the World's most qualified experts on the subject.
britain and its hodges is a mouse in NATO - big mouth no power. It has to DEPEND on the might of the US that is failing to muster more support for the ukro nazees
It is THE GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS that confirm the Germans are AGAINST FUNDING the ukro nazees in ukraine! that is significant
Bot.
I've always got time for what Ben says. I wish he was going to be the next American Secretary of Defence. Slava 🇺🇦
🎯💯
Wonderful interview. I love General Hodges.
The late summer AFU counteroffensive is a pleasant surprise.
Ben Hodges, a must watch.
Glenn Diesen : The Ukraine War even better 👍
@@paulthomas-hh2kvOK, sit back down and have another vodka.
@@robm.4512 You're correct, Brian Balletic is probably better from a strategic context.
@@sickboy8682 I think the Cholesterol may be causing obstruction of blood flow in your cerebellum. If I were you I’d probably be seeking medical intervention in the very near future, hopefully you have access to affordable healthcare.
Agreed
Gosh, I hope that Kamala Harris & Tim Walz are much more in line with the true experts, such as Lt. Gen. [ret.] Ben Hodges & Gen. [ret.] Phillip Breedlove, rather than leaning on unrealistic non-experts like Jake Sullivan!!
Jake "Waffle House manager" Sullivan
Yeah, you’re exactly right. The new administration should consider selecting National security adviser staff with balls those who knows the capabilities of their adversaries.
I wrote to my MP here in the U.K. when Russia invaded saying the UN voted can we close the sky over Ukraine ,imagine the lives saved if the free world leaders had spines. Really annoying for this to happen ,the USA want to just bleed Russia out slowly and this is working out for them.
britain and its hodges is a mouse in NATO - big mouth no power.
It is THE GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS that confirm the Germans are AGAINST FUNDING the ukro nazees in ukraine! that is significant!!!
Not worried. Kamal toe Harris will be retired in 9 weeks
great vid, j. ben is my fav analyst followed by u. i support u and ur efforts to shine the light of true reality.
What a great interview with a very knowledgeable General Hodges.
Very informative
The Unintentional Effect of Putin's Special Operation was to Create a Formative foe that was not a problem Pre-Special Operation. Thank You!! for another informative interview with Ben Hodges
Mr. Hodges is such a great military strategist. I do enjoy listening to his insights. Thank you very much indeed, gentlemen.
General Hodges e😂clearly explains the analysis of the subject that the common man can understand, he is persistent in preferring the use of ATACMS & Storm long range missiles as a legal defence Ukraine should be using .
He would make a great military advisor for Western governments & commands respect on his opinions on military issues .
hodges is class.
We need Ben Hodges and Michael Clarke in the same conversation
Thank you for providing Gen. Hodges' crucial intelligent analysis!
I could listen to LT General Hodges for hours and never tire. Thank you 💛 for sharing your time and knowledge. And thank you Johnathon for having the LT on the show!!
A very spot on topic, clear communicator.
44:48 Nobody is a looser receiving Ukrainian refugees. Here in Norway half of them is already employed and contributing to society. Most probably the Ukrainians are the only refugee group that is actually profitable.
Yes true, however Ukraine is the big loser she needs her people badly
Another great interview with Gen Hodges. One thing is for certain, he gets it, while many other military and civilian “experts” simple don’t.
Jonathan and General Hodges are
THE Top 2 🔱 TH-camrs to Trust.
Thanks for your insight 👍
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
Ben Hodges, a man who knows what he's talking about and not afraid to lay it on the line.
Anybody could say this stuff. It's like a weatherman predicting what the weather was like yesterday.
In June 2022 he said that Russia would run out of missiles in about 6 weeks. I remember distinctly since we share a surname.
The Kursk offensive is a stupid sideshow. It will gain Ukraine nothing and lose them much ground in the Donbass that they will not be able to recover.
Outstanding commentary. Ben Hodges always delivers and was the perfect foil.
Ben Hodges for defense secretary
YES. 💯🎯
I love your programs, partly because of perception bias, ❤️you’re My Guys in the fight, but I love your interview style. Plenty of emotion, but no shouting or hysterics or bullying.
¡Orale JF! Anothe stellar interview with the inimitable Gen. Ben Hodges. Thank you.
Guys like this need to be heard or given authority. Whole thing would have been wrapped up a long time ago.
🎯💯YES.
Ben Hodges for president !
At least Kamala should invite him to be her military advisor.
so much of the comentary that you hear from retired military on the situation and strategys of the war in ukraine is old school and i think limited in its preception of whats possible its always so good to listen to general Hodges about what is possible thank you for haveing him
Good thoughts, but look up "run-on sentence."
Jonathan is correct. The fear of escalation has made things worse. putin should have been presented with and overwhelming strong response when he was still strong, At this point he had much to lose. Now we will be dealing with a desperately weak individual with nothing to lose?
💯👌🇬🇧
Add the increase in world tension due to apathetic support. Increased doubt between allies.
Sad politics
Pussies
They signed agreements in my name.
Ok.
So do it, or you make my word worthless
YES. If wishes wuz fishes, I’d hope the west was just trying to deplete Russian resources and allies. But I think, if it’s the case, it’ll be an unintended consequence of dithering.
Ben Hodges is one of very few people with excellent understanding of situation
And heart. And soul.
Excellent video Jothathan, as always!!!! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!!!
I never discounted Ukraine's determination to recover Crimea, nor their ability to accomplish that goal
@ about 7:04 Gen Hodges mentioned the destruction of he Crimea ferry. It should be mentioned that it was one of the last train ferries capable of carrying 30 loaded tanker rail cars. That is a substantial strike and loss to the Russians in terms of supplying sufficient fuel and munitions to the Crimea occupiers....trucks cannot not replace this loss without long convoys from elslewhere. Tactical and strategic win.
Edited for spelling.
Good to know. Thank you for that additional intel. If you haven’t seen it, you’d likely enjoy the information and analysis from Jonathan’s interview with Cormac Smith and Phillip Ingram.
Excellent point!
Thank you for yet another excellent interview.
Excellent and thorough analysis! Much appreciated Jonathan and General Hodges!
Great guest...
Brilliant interview
If it is true the Pentagon declared that launch sites need not be hit, then I would be very concerned about my security as an American.
When Ret. Ltn. Gen. Ben Hodges speaks, I listen. I wish the Biden administration (especially Jake Sullivan) would do the same.
Yes. 🎯💯
Thank you Johnathan and general Hodges for this interesting podcast. I am always wondering about what would happen in the event of Ukraine losing badly. Would all the wonderful Ukrainian weaponry and innovations fall into the hands of Russia? And if so, do our western leaders realize the consequences for us if that should happen. Should this not be stressed more then? There are often podcasts about what would happen if Putin should fall. It would really be interesting to know the scenarios should Ukraine falls. Heaven forbid though!
Ben Hodges for USA Secretary of Defense ASAP
Altho Sec Lloyd Austin has been great on Ukraine.
Kirby is a wishy-washy in a way hard to understand. What country needs a Secretary of Defense who does not support allies who are an advantage. Who needs an negative advantage.
I question why the US has not committed 100% to Ukraine's defeat of Russian territorial aggression. Why Germany GB and France?
are you an American with a legal right to vote in the US?
@@ktermalkut8332are you the immigration police?
@@Laotzu819 you are responding to a comment written in support of UKRO NAZEE hodges as defense secretary.
That is the comment I RESPONDED TO so I wanted to know if the person who posted support for hodges was a legal citizen in the US who wanted a UKRO NAZEE as defense secretary!
don't be emotional and reactive. Think carefully and check your heart before you rush in to comment or do anything else.
What a great discussion Jonathan! Thank you! Slava Ukraini!
Always an inspirational opportunity to listen to Gen. Ben Hodges
We bigger secure countries need to take off the blinders, and see the reality of countries who are focus of Russian ambitions. They’re all smaller, vulnerable - look as far as Africa and South America.
Russian economy will tank shortly.
Our peoples need to get their FIGHT back! If we don’t, dire consequences likely face the world.
Many thanks for this episode Silicon Curtain! And to Gen Ben Hodges for taking part once again. It's very encouraging to hear these smart fellows perspective on the war. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
Both informative and enjoyable .
Paraphrasing the General, "unless you are amongst the political elite, you life as a Russian is shit."
True to some extent from my observations having been across Russia. Life in Moscow and St Petersburg seems satisfactory and poor version of a European country while remaining very controlled and surveilled. In the rural areas, many folk face a subsistence living and appear accustomed to hardship compensated by religious devotion. Years back, I saw an interview, where Putin said the Russian Church creates cohesion as a substitute for rule in the Tsarist era. Political pressure won’t come from the rural areas. Those populations will just suck-up hardships. Populations in Moscow and St Petersburg might protest if feeling threaten, but unlikely to riot, as Putin will recall and have taken precautions against 1917 styled uprisings. To place further pressure on Oligarchs, more sanctions and travel restrictions on oligarchs and elites, and their families. Expatriate elites’ families from the West, back to Russia. Say Russia’s USD 600 billion held by the West is conditionally “subject” to confiscation in part or in total, if certain redlines are crossed, e.g., the use certain weapons. Peter. S. Ph.D.
Great episode, thank you for your coverage and insights
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Thank you for the awesome guest! Great questions asked. Slawa Ukraini!
Thank you for the podcast. Ben Hodges is one of the best guest you have. I always look forward to hearing him on your show.
Great conversation!
Excellent interview!! Love your style of well researched questions and letting the interviewer talk.
We should be the ones with the red lines....... russia is the aggressor. it is preposterous that we let the aggressor set the rules here...,,
Yep. Bid3n.
@@jorr1334 no... Don't lie....
THIS! 🎯💯 I mean, WTF?? The people strategizing on weakness couldn’t raise a puppy.
Well said!
Word!
I was born at the end of the "Baby Boom" era, early 1960's. I attended a dinner party some months ago and a young lady guest was repeating the "nervous nellie" line about not provoking Putin because he has Nuclear weapons. I asked her if she would be willing to sign her house, automobiles, saving accounts and all heirloom jewelry over to the Russian embassy and self report to a concentration camp in Kansas? Are you going to do that because Putin has Nuclear weapons? At what point do you say HELL NO! WE HAVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS AS WELL AND IF YOU USE YOURS WE WILL USE OURS! From a position of logical deduction I say that point should have been in 2014.
Exactly! Unfortunately, Obama was a wuss. Not only that, but he actually sucked up to Putin. "Tell Vlad that I can give him more flexibility [to seize Crimea] after the election."
HELL YES. thank you for saying that!
in this life men control the accelerator and women are in charge of the brakes, 99% of progress has been made by men, while women seem happy with the status quo.
@@chrissmith2114This is wrong on so many levels.
Oh God, so many levels lol
Weakness provokes bullies to continue
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He would make a great Secretary of Defense
Once again both gentlemen are knowledgeable and incisive
Always excellent
Excellent program. So happy I found you 😊
Thank you very much for the great conversation.
The speed with which the Russians are advancing in Donbass in recent days is worrying: one wonders whether Ukraine, by sending its best troops to Kursk, when they would have been useful in Donbass, has not sacrificed the tactical interest to political and image-related ones.
Unless recently recruited troops, rarely spoken about, appear unexpectedly to bring help...
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Brilliant interview! I could listen to you for hours. Thank you both for your effort, time and commitment. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Ruzzia wanted a buffer zone. Ukraine is helping them make one. It's just on the Ruzzian side of the border.
So, kind of Russian reversal? Buffer Zone makes you.
Nice interview..
utmost respect for Ben
Great interview
@Jonathan,
I think I already pointed out in one of your previous interviews with Ben Hodges, how the general ends the interview with the compliment that yours is one of his favourite podcasts (to do/to listen to).
Just like the general I think you deserve it being repeated.
Congratulations and keep up the great work.
Best wishes.
Weapons for ukrania... слава Україні та її воінам...
Желудей пожри и на мясокомбинат!😂
YES. 🎯💯Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💗🔥☘️
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I am as impressed with the intelligent questions and insights of the interviewer as with the answers of mr Hodges.