

Douglas Macgregor
Retired U.S. Army Colonel, decorated combat veteran, author, and former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense; known for expertise in military strategy, force design, and geopolitical commentary.
Top 10 podcasts with Douglas Macgregor
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Mar 3, 2026 • 43min
Douglas Macgregor: A New World Emerges: Iran Will Win & Israel May Not Survive
Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army Colonel and military strategist, gives a stark take on a shifting Middle East. He discusses Iran’s strikes and economic targeting. He warns Gulf regimes and Israel could be reshaped. He explores logistics, depleted munitions, and how Russia and China may influence the trajectory.

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Jan 23, 2026 • 47min
Douglas Macgregor: Why NATO is Finished & the Ukraine War Was Lost
Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and military strategist, shares his insights on NATO's fragility and the challenges faced in the Ukraine conflict. He discusses why he predicted NATO's decline during the Ukraine crisis, emphasizing its lack of battlefield cohesion and conflicting national agendas. Macgregor critiques Western leaders for their unrealistic expectations and highlights Ukraine's struggles with manpower and corruption. He warns that powerful interests in Washington limit any chance of a shift in U.S. foreign policy, drawing parallels to historical events.

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Mar 6, 2026 • 44min
Col. Douglas Macgregor: War Spiralling ‘Out of Control’ in Iran, Gold & Critical Minerals
Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army colonel and decorated combat veteran, offers blunt geopolitical analysis. He argues the Iran conflict lacks a clear, achievable purpose. He warns of oil shocks, commodity inflation, and the rise of gold-backed alternatives as de-dollarization accelerates. He stresses the strategic need for control of critical minerals, fuel, food and defense supply chains.

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Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 3min
«Selenskyj spuckt uns ins Gesicht»: US-Colonel Macgregor über den Ukraine-Krieg
Douglas McGregor, US-Colonel und Experte für Militärstrategie, liefert eine scharfsinnige Analyse des Ukraine-Kriegs. Er diskutiert die Wahrnehmungen von führenden Persönlichkeiten wie Zelensky und Putin sowie die emotionalen Belastungen für Soldaten. McGregor beleuchtet die Rolle der USA unter Trump im Konflikt, die vernachlässigte europäische Verteidigungsinfrastruktur und die geopolitischen Herausforderungen. Außerdem wird die Zukunft der NATO und die Notwendigkeit eines neuen Sicherheitsansatzes kritisch hinterfragt.

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Feb 26, 2026 • 43min
Douglas Macgregor: US-Iran Diplomacy Fail - Full-Scale War Coming Soon
Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army Colonel and military strategist, weighs in on the likelihood and logistics of an attack on Iran. He discusses stretched US forces, air-refueling and basing limits, Iran’s missile and radar threats, potential Chinese or Russian involvement, and the risks of escalation and regional backlash.

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Sep 9, 2025 • 32min
COL. Douglas Macgregor : How Close is WWIII?
COL. Douglas Macgregor, a retired US Army Colonel and foreign policy expert, discusses the rising specter of World War III amidst escalating geopolitical tensions. He delves into the scrutiny of visa applicants from Latin America and its implications for U.S. relations. The conversation explores military actions in the Middle East, including the assassination of Hamas leaders and its diplomatic ramifications. Additionally, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is analyzed, shedding light on nationalist sentiments and the future of governance in the region.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 48min
Douglas Macgregor: Decline Out of Control - Ukraine and Venezuela Wars
Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and former senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense, shares insights on U.S. strategies regarding Ukraine and Venezuela. He highlights the serious military buildup near Venezuela and the ambiguity of U.S. objectives. Macgregor critiques Zelensky's leadership in Ukraine, emphasizing the risks of escalation. He discusses the outdated nature of offshore balancing and Trump's policy influenced by personality. Ultimately, he warns of a decline marked by micro-militarism and a lack of strategic economic planning.

Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 8min
Americans Will Die for Israel's Evil War with Iran | Redacted w Clayton Morris
John Kiriakou, former CIA officer turned whistleblower, and Douglas McGregor, retired Army colonel and military analyst, debate U.S. policy toward Iran. They discuss who is pushing for war, Iran’s military capabilities and risks to the region, how intelligence and media shape threat narratives, and the political and logistical costs of a potential conflict.

Feb 17, 2026 • 57min
Col Douglas Macgregor: BOMBING IRAN Won't Fix Anything
Col Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army colonel and defense analyst, offers blunt takes on U.S. diplomacy and military strategy. He questions the sincerity of Geneva talks and whether air power can topple Iran. He connects tensions to global finance shifts, warns about escalation risks with Russia and China, and critiques political pressures shaping U.S. choices.

Feb 4, 2026 • 42min
Douglas Macgregor: Russia, China & Iran Seek to Contain U.S. Military
Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army colonel and strategic commentator, discusses shifting military alliances and deterrence. He explores Russia’s operations in Ukraine and strategic aims. He outlines growing Russia‑China military alignment and Iran’s retaliatory options. He assesses U.S. force limits, likely campaign timelines, and regional escalation risks involving Turkey and Arab states.


