The Auron MacIntyre Show
Blaze Podcast Network
So much of the political commentary out there is stale, boring, and unoriginal. Turn off the predictable and superficial talking points, and tune in to a show that is clinically proven to raise your IQ. The Auron MacIntyre Show offers thought-provoking and mold-breaking insights you won’t find anywhere else. Auron draws from the best political thinkers throughout history to make sense of our current political climate in a way that is easy to digest. Join Auron and his guests on a journey to dig below the surface to think more deeply about the politics of our day.
Episodes
Mentioned books
13 snips
Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 10min
Machiavelli on the Danger of Mercenaries | 3/11/26
A deep dive into why rulers must control instruments of violence and the perils of relying on hired soldiers. A look at how popular backing versus noble support shapes political power. Discussion of fortified cities, urban self-sufficiency, and how church authority became temporal power. Historical examples show mercenaries’ unreliability and the strength of citizen armies.
8 snips
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 4min
Machiavelli on the Power of Wickedness | 3/9/26
A lively dive into Machiavelli's most controversial claims about power and wickedness. Stories of Cesare Borgia, Agathocles, and brutal consolidation illustrate how violence, deception, and patronage secure rule. Modern parallels and a checklist for new rulers explore when cruelty helps or harms the chance to govern effectively.
22 snips
Mar 6, 2026 • 52min
'A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms' Is Different | Guest: Jack Posobiec | 3/6/26
Jack Posobiec, political commentator and former 'Angry GOT Fan' blogger, discusses the tonal shift in the new Game of Thrones spin-off. He explores why a traditional hero's journey and smaller, character-focused storytelling are resonating. They debate HBO's past choices and whether the show can stay restrained as it grows.
10 snips
Mar 5, 2026 • 28min
Response: Should America Embrace Empire? | 3/5/26
A discussion on whether America should adopt imperial ambitions in light of recent foreign actions. The show traces U.S. imperial behavior from westward expansion to modern hegemony. It weighs historical examples of expansion versus consolidation and explores regional empire models rooted in shared culture. The conversation examines costs of empire and argues for managing influence to benefit the nation.
21 snips
Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 18min
Lindsey Graham Calls to Expand War to Lebanon | 3/4/26
Discussion of calls to widen the conflict into Lebanon and the political pressure behind that push. Critique of mixed official rationales and rushed timing for military action. Debate over constitutional war powers, partisan double standards, and risks of opening new fronts. Concern about foreign entanglements overshadowing domestic priorities like immigration and law enforcement wins.
17 snips
Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 9min
War in Iran, Terror in Austin | 3/2/26
Explosive coverage of a sudden US-Israel military campaign against Iran and the messy messaging around its goals. A deep dive into an Austin bar shooting and its debated links to immigration policy. Heated political fallout and a public clash with Ted Cruz over intelligence and strategy.
9 snips
Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 11min
When Politics Meets Metal | Guest: Phil Labonte | 2/27/26
Phil Labonte, lead singer of All That Remains and political commentator, chats about his rise in metal and how conservative views fit in the scene. He recounts musical beginnings, shifts in metal’s sound and production, and debates culture, gatekeeping, and why right-leaning creators face promotion challenges. Short, candid, and focused on music-meets-politics tensions.
6 snips
Feb 26, 2026 • 10min
How the Laptop Revolution Destroyed Public Education | 2/26/26
A critique of how cheap laptops and Google’s classroom tools swept schools and reshaped priorities. A look at manager-friendly metrics, easy cheating, and privacy risks from shared documents. Discussion of shrinking attention spans from screen-heavy lessons and how COVID cemented digital-first habits. An argument for returning to paper-first classrooms and limiting classroom screen time.
8 snips
Feb 25, 2026 • 53min
The Rise of Rupert Lowe | Guest: Harry Robinson | 2/25/26
Harry Robinson, commentator on UK politics and Lotus Eaters contributor, breaks down Rupert Lowe’s surge. They discuss why Nigel Farage no longer satisfies parts of the right. Short takes on Reform party infighting, Lowe’s deportation rhetoric and aesthetic of duty, and how Restore Britain positions itself culturally and politically.
12 snips
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 51min
Breaking Down Tucker Carlson vs. Mike Huckabee | 2/23/26
Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel and former governor, offers theological, historical and legal reasons for Israel. Tucker Carlson, conservative commentator and former prime-time host, probes national identity and whether Israel’s claims apply universally. They spar over international law, biblical claims, conquest, and ethnic versus civic definitions of nationhood.
