Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast
Latest Episodes
A Revolutionary Act of Protest: Aaron Bushnell and the American empire – Ep 155
Jovanni and Keagan join About Face folks Jack Tucker, Rachell Tucker, and Ramon Mejia to discuss the self-immolation of Aaron Bushnell, the historical context of self-immolation as a form of protest, and the mainstream medias pathological reaction to it.
Shitcanning the media narrative on Ukraine w/ Olesya Orlenko – Ep 154
Jovanni sits down with independent journalist Olesya Orlenko, a Russian historian, who provides on-the-ground perspectives from Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. They discuss the roots of the conflict tracing back to the 2014 coup in Ukraine, the role of
The propaganda power of “Saving Private Ryan” w/ Tom Secker – Ep 153
ClandesTime host Tom Secker joins Henri to discuss the 1998 World War 2 film, Saving Private Ryan. We spend ample time discussing that horrific opening scene and whether its as honest as Steven Spielberg would like it to be, as well as Spielber
DPRK says no to reunification w/ KJ Noh – Ep 152
Jovanni hosts political analyst K.J. Noh for a deep dive into the historic decision by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un not to pursue reconciliation with South Korea, the escalating tensions involving Pyongyang, Seoul, and Washington, and the impact of int
Revolutionary Optimism amid Global Crises – 2023 Year In Review / 2024 predictions – Ep 151
Jovanni, Shiloh, and Monisha share an insightful look back at 2023 and share their hopes and predictions for 2024. The massive ongoing shift to multi-polarity, the view of Ukraine and Palestine as the year ends, and understanding how to pursue and m
Col. Ann Wright on Gaza and the UN – Ep 150
Jovanni is joined by Colonel Ann Wright, former diplomat and retired U.S. Army colonel who resigned from the U.S. government in opposition to Bushs war on Iraq. Jovanni and Ann discuss the lack of interest for diplomacy, the detrimental effects of
Troublemakers, The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq w/ Stephen Russell – Ep 149
Henri hosts Stephen Russell, a veteran and comic book author, who shares his upcoming memoir ‘Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq’. The memoir details Russell’s deployment to Iraq in 2006 during the Surge with Bravo Com
Anti-war stats, military hierarchy, and masculinity – Ep 148
Keagan and Jovanni have a awesome short discussion on a few very pertinent topics, including some stats on anti-war veteran participation, understanding military hierarchy through Army combat arms, and a []
Rural care and the VHA w/ Suzanne Gordon – Ep 147
Henri is joined by Suzanne Gordon from the Health Care Policy Institute to delve into issues concerning the privatization of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the future of healthcare in rural areas. Suzanne warns against the slow dismantling of t
Judith Norman on the Gaza offensive – Ep 146
Judith Norman joins Jovanni and Monisha to discuss her work and experience with Palestinian liberation movements and the current situation there on the ground.Judith Norman has been engaged with community organizing for 20 years. She has worked with mov