Topic: Energy Warfare

Nuclear expert Rod Adams, Baron of Blue Ridge, provides a technical breakdown of depleted uranium (DU) munitions used by A-10 Warthog pilots. Adams argues that DU is largely inert until impact, where it turns into a plasma form to pierce tank armor. The discussion addresses the controversy surrounding DU's alleged link to birth defects, with Adams suggesting such claims are often anti-nuclear propaganda.

The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes specific definitions for "directed energy weapon systems" and "electronic warfare." The act also addresses cyber-attacks, suggesting they could trigger NATO's Article 5 collective defense. The hosts describe the 1,666-page document as "creepy" and plan a full deconstruction for the upcoming Sunday show.

An analysis of Saudi Arabian oil policy suggests the kingdom will not cut production despite falling prices. Drawing parallels to the 1980s, the hosts explain that the Saudis lost market share when they previously tried to prop up prices. By maintaining high production, Saudi Arabia exerts economic pressure on rivals like Russia and Iran while potentially pricing out U.S. shale competitors.

The economic crisis in Greece is described as a mechanism to force the privatization of state assets, specifically the public gas corporation DEPA. The hosts claim that former Goldman Sachs employees and individuals with ties to the Bush and Clinton families are positioning themselves to profit from the new energy order. The conflict in Syria is presented as corporate warfare between competing gas interests rather than a simple ideological struggle.

Houston-based Noble Energy is identified as a key player in the Mediterranean gas dispute, maintaining close ties to the Bush and Clinton families. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's diplomatic efforts in Cyprus and Turkey are characterized as corporate protectionism for Noble Energy's drilling interests. The conflict in Syria is described as a proxy battle between competing corporate factions and their respective government allies.