Ben Hodges - After the Wagner Coup what is the Likely Future for Vladimir Putin and the Russian Army

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GUEST: Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges - Retired United States Army officer
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After the incursion by Wagner mercenaries revealed how badly the war is going for Russia, Ben Hodges, former commanding general for the U.S. Army in Europe asks what the future for Vladimir Putin and the Russian Army is likely to be.
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SPEAKER:
Ben Hodges is a retired United States Army officer, who became commander of United States Army Europe in November 2014, and held that position for three years until retiring from the United States Army in January 2018. He has been Senior Advisor to Human Rights First since June 2022 and also serves as NATO Senior Mentor for Logistics. Until recently was the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies, at the Centre for European Policy Analysis, specialising in NATO, the Transatlantic relationship and international security.
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#war #disinformation #hybridwarfare #foreignpolicy #communism #sovietunion #postsoviet
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CHAPTERS:
00:01:33 Ben Hodges: Putin is not the Tower of Power we thought he was
00:03:22 Ben Hodges: Armies on the path to victory do not behave like this
00:06:44 Ben Hodges: US and others concerned about nuclear escalation after coup
00:09:34 Ben Hodges: How much did US intelligence know ahead of the Russian coup
00:12:20 Ben Hodges: The West is trying to manage the war with 'fine-tuned' dials
00:15:54 Ben Hodges: UK has been out in front supplying military capability to Ukraine
00:20:30 Ben Hodges: Prighozin is a businessman and a showman - an exteme opportunist
00:23:37 Ben Hodges: Lukashenko's army even less prepared and competent than Russia's
00:25:42 Ben Hodges: Victory must include a return to Ukraine's 1991 national borders
00:28:34 Ben Hodges: The weaker Putin is, the more likely is Ukraine acsession to NATO
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@aquahollow Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges is one of my real heroes.

@karloe1974 Жыл бұрын

It’s always so interesting to listen to Ben Hodges.

@suewilkinson910 Жыл бұрын

I love listening to Ben Hodges. He's definitely a return and return again guest.

@dwightlarson6449 Жыл бұрын

totally agree

@suem5082 Жыл бұрын

I agree also. Grateful for this excellent interview ❤

@vincentmazzola7230 Жыл бұрын

@rayc59 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting Ben Hodges again. You are getting great guests. Thank you.

@williamhenry8914 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges! Wow! What an amazing guest 😃

@max_skim-pontoon-cough 3 ай бұрын

He’s clearly an idiot 😂

@sumiland6445 Жыл бұрын

Jonathan, you're an interviewing machine!! Well done!! Thank you, Ben Hodges, for your service to our country and now to the world!! 14:20 Yesterday, a sock puppet with a picture of Putin taped to it would have been more imposing.

@zetristan4525 Жыл бұрын

"dials... at the cost of Ukrainian lives" - Superbly expressed. Jonathan is so wonderfully articulate, and a great pleasure to listen to: such a highly intelligent true heart-friend of Ukraine 💙💛

@SiliconCurtain Жыл бұрын

♥️ 🇺🇦

@sherrillwhately7586 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges! I hope you have an inside line to the White House!!!

@SiliconCurtain Жыл бұрын

Well, I’m not sure he does either!

@bidenisasnake9932 Жыл бұрын

That would mean being a Biden Minion.

@sherrillwhately7586 Жыл бұрын

@@bidenisasnake9932 🦊 sniff, sniff. Yup, troll 🧌

@sherrillwhately7586 Жыл бұрын

@@janisripple754 Been doing. Asking for F-16s, M-109s, Abrams, Bradleys in a steady supply to streamline supply chains and logistics.

@sherrillwhately7586 Жыл бұрын

@@UncleSam7.62 I didn’t know. But I do now. Just looked him up.

@Godstutor Жыл бұрын

General Hodges is awesome and makes perfect sense of a difficult situations

@Grant_S_M Жыл бұрын

General Hodges has this entire thing 100% dead on imo. PLEASE democratic world leaders, take his advice. #ArmUkraineForVictory. 🇺🇦 Thank you, Jonathan!

@shooster5884 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges is always interesting to hear. He speaks such obvious common sense about the possible, the necessary, and doesn't speculate wildly about what isn't possible to know. Thanks for having him as a guest again and to him for accepting. I've been waiting to hear his thoughts on the situation in Russia and Pregozhin's mutiny..and where it might lead. But he's been saying for a year to give Ukraine the weapons it needs.. a return of all it's territory and membership of NATO. I'm hoping Pregozhin's weekend action will lead to that agenda coming about faster. Too many Ukrainians lives are at stake, too many Ukranian lives have already been tragically lost. Every day another civilian dies or is wounded. Every day too many soldiers are being blown apart and dying of wounds defending their country and being lost to their families, and their civilian skills lost to their country.

@unggrabb Жыл бұрын

Spot on, why diddle and wait to give Ukraine what it needs to reclaim their property from the raping agressors and thieves from russia

@ashroskell Жыл бұрын

That is a thoughtful and well stated comment. Forgive me for repeating a comment I put in the main thread, but it seems to me you might get it? And you are right. Too much has been sacrificed already by Ukraine. It gets too easy to forget the human cost. And to forget that Ukraine is fighting for us too. My comment from above is as follows: Putin has shown that he ALWAYS backs down, every single time he has faced a genuine, serious, direct challenge. I honestly think the safest move for the world would be to demilitarise a zone around the Zaporizhzhia Power Station, create a no fly zone over that demilitarised area, and fly in volunteer experts to de-mine the place, and put in a team that can relieve the, by now, frayed and exhausted people who have been held hostage to manage the plant. It should be NATO’s absolute priority, shouldn’t it? An explosion, or leak, from Zaporizhzhia won’t just destroy Ukraine and a sizeable part of Russia, but the cloud could reach North America. In the worst case scenario, it would be 64 times bigger and more lethal than Chernobyl! Simply putting mines in there is already an act of terrorism and threat to the entire Northern hemisphere! They have shown they are stupid and desperate enough, as the blowing of the dam demonstrated. NATO’s virtual silence about this is utterly disturbing, as though they WANT a nuclear disaster? Putin is getting ALL of the, “value,” out of his nukes, right now, by milking western fears. That’s the ONLY, “bang for his buck,” he can get out of nukes, and he KNOWS THIS! But, we are creating the environment in which ACCIDENTS HAPPEN! And Russia has the worst record in history for nuclear accidents, both military and civilian! When they blew the dam, half of Russia’s own troops did not know it had happened and did not get out of the way in time, losing millions of dollars worth of vital equipment. So, it’s quite possible that someone accidentally set off those mines! WHY are we just WAITING for Russia to make another mistake??? Keep in mind that the Ukraine invasion was only the first giant miscalculation of SO MANY that came after up to now. Russia’s biggest weapon blew up in their face: the Wagner group. So, we already KNOW Putin’s judgement is appalling! And every hesitation of the west has been taken by Putin as an invitation to commit another atrocity! It’s time we called Russia’s bluff! NATO should, AT THE VERY LEAST, warn Russia about Zaporizhzhia and spell out the consequences of the nuclear terrorism that he is ALREADY subjecting us to!!!

@lindablake8799 Жыл бұрын

So well stated, & very much !appreciated! Thank you!

@leemorganio8156 Жыл бұрын

Except for when he was proclaiming that Ukraine would crush Russian forces in the country by December and the war would be over. He said that in dozens of interviews last year.

@shooster5884 Жыл бұрын

@@leemorganio8156 Never heard him say that about last year.. he did say it about this coming December..if..they got the weapons they need. I still think that's possible they'll get to the coast splitting the Russians. If they can do that all they have to do is blow the Kirsch Bridge and the Russians to the West have lost their supply lines Easier said that done though with the land mines and without air support.. and I do I believe the Russians would blow up the Zaporozhye power plant if they think they are losing just to destroy the land on the Ukrainians..like they did the dam. It wouldn't bother them that many of their own soldiers would die because their story at home will be that the Ukrainians did it.. that regime is pure evil and only interested in their own gangster lives. Ordinary Russians are no more value to them than cattle..nor anyone else's lives...

@thegreatboi9706 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Kyiv! Love your content, watch almost all of your interview. Always deep listening whenever i see Mr. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges on a screen, thanks for all you do! Glory to Ukraine! ruzni pizda

@SiliconCurtain Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 I love it that people are watching from Kyiv!

@markus717 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Canada. Ukraine has 2 great challenges: 1, obviously, is get rid of the invader and 2, just as difficult, get rid of the corrupt mentality that 100 years of RuZZian domination brought to Ukraine. How will Ukraine do #2? eg: On LindyBeige and WillyOAM channels, western volunteers are interviewed and they salute Ukrainian bravery but were shocked at the corruption (When you spend your own money to buy equipment and go to risk your life in Ukraine, you don't expect your commander to steal your weapons!) Heroyam Slava.

@tarasbulba7476 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Texas, USA. Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the Heroes !

@doitdiddy Жыл бұрын

Anytime I have the chance to listen to General Ben Hodges I must do it. He's the most level headed, accurate, humble, knowledgeable while being humble about the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. I totally admire him and I wish the Americans would listen to him and give Ukraine what it needs to win. I would also be supportive of him taking the role that Jens Staltenberg has now and NATO, Ben thank you for your wonderful objective foresight. Slava Ukraine🇺🇦🇺🇦🇨🇦

@zetristan4525 Жыл бұрын

Many Hodges are better than one. Always great value.

@fintux Жыл бұрын

I always hope our leaders listen very carefully what Ben Hodges say. He is able to think further than just one step away

@3dguy839 Жыл бұрын

One step beyond ! One step beyond !! ONE STEP BEYOND !!!

@fintux Жыл бұрын

@@3dguy839 sorry, I'm not a native speaker. But I'll try to remember that next time :)

@sidritkurti1173 Жыл бұрын

@@fintux don't worry. We all got the idea. The general is a patriot for sure

@RolfStones Жыл бұрын

In the regular media I always think with these kind of people "I'd love it if there was a place with a good interviewer who does in depth long format interviews without the questions already asked and answered". Well, here we are.

@uberuberexperience5578 Жыл бұрын

love your show. thank you for having Ben Hodges.

@scottyd3138 Жыл бұрын

Always love seeing what Mr hodges has to say!

@spyder7089 Жыл бұрын

The most clear-headed assessment of rational strategy for a realistic path to victory.

@SandraSmith-vr2lc Жыл бұрын

Love the thermostat analogy and yes, the West was dilly dallying and dialing back for years at the cost of innocent lives. A war is not hands across the aisle politicking. It is horrible damage and unfair costs to the victims every time.

@the6millionliraman Жыл бұрын

But it's interesting that China is playing the same thermostat game too. Like while Russia's gaze is sidetracked in vying to expand/reclaim its illusory/extinct imperialistic/revanchist sphere of influence, in the meantime China is "thermostating" Russia into becoming the neo-imperialistic/revanchist expansionist backyard of China. Just Russia hasn't realized (or is refusing to realize) it yet. At this point, on the geopolitical chessboard, it seems inevitable that Russia will become China's minor partner. Maybe to all effects Russia already is.

@stuartdollar9912 Жыл бұрын

@@the6millionliraman Economically, Russia has been China's junior partner economically for two decades now. At this point, the future of the China-Russia relationship is that of overlord and client. Russia is already the junior partner there.

@Bananajoejoe84 Жыл бұрын

he's truly a beacon of courage and hope - thank you

@clintonshiells3095 Жыл бұрын

This is the most insightful and in-depth discussion venue and participant that I‘ve been able to find on developments in Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine. Many thanks to both of you.

@SiliconCurtain Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@janisripple754 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges understands theMilitary of Russia and Putin

@AK-ej5ml Жыл бұрын

This was a great interview. I always enjoy listening to Gen Hodges and Jonathan did a great job with the interview.

@EnglishAbundance Жыл бұрын

I have such admiration for Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges. Brilliant interview - thank you.

@mariabengtssonviking Жыл бұрын

Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges is the star of us commander!!!! A kind military man with good values. Slava Ukr. Scandinavian Vikings/Sweden

@stephendowling9050 Жыл бұрын

"Failed deterrence" is exactly what we've done. Namby pamby attitude is why there is so much more loss of life and destruction than was needed to stop Russia. Kudos to General Hodges!

@johanswede8200 Жыл бұрын

After 17 months of war, General Hodges is one of the very few I still listen to. He is a prudent man. He delivers very thoughtful answers. Things I haven't thought of myself.

@johanswede8200 Жыл бұрын

@@claudinefiona9698 And who are you? Dare to answer?

@qp9vp Жыл бұрын

@@johanswede8200 russian troll.

@lorenzcassidy3960 Жыл бұрын

@@qp9vp ...and an @sshole to boot. 😅

@minimaxmiaandme.4971 Жыл бұрын

@@claudinefiona9698 Just 'cause you don't like the truth, doesn't mean it ain't true, Russky!🇨🇦

@johanswede8200 Жыл бұрын

@@qp9vp I know. But sometimes I try to bait...se if they answer. Not many trolls left in the comment sections😘

@pamelahalstead Жыл бұрын

Ben and Jonathan, two of the greatest non-Ukrainian supporters of Ukrainian freedom, God bless you both! And what an impressive team you all make!

@markdeckard7651 Жыл бұрын

When I see a new Ben Hodges interview I click. There's nobody I trust more on Ukraine.

@A4ArchInc Жыл бұрын

Well done getting Gen. Ben Hodges again. No one speaks with more clarity, insight and humility than he does!

@TheMrCougarful Жыл бұрын

This is Ben Hodges sounding more like an active duty general than I've heard sinse the start of the war.

@Aussie_T Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonathan always happy to see you interview Lt Gen Ben Hodges (ret). I'm already looking forward to the next one. Slava Ukraini 🔱💙💛🇺🇦

@poisonivy227 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

@Russiaiswinning Жыл бұрын

How's ur prediction of the lighting fast offensive to the sea of Azov going

@poisonivy227 Жыл бұрын

@@Russiaiswinning Heroyam Slava..... all lands will be returned to the rightful owners... the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦

@poisonivy227 Жыл бұрын

@@Russiaiswinning ohhhh I forgot... tell putin DO FUK OFF 🤣🤣🤣

@tarasbulba7476 Жыл бұрын

@@RussiaiswinningJoined this channel 1 month ago. Welcome comrade !

@evaluateanalysis7974 Жыл бұрын

@@Russiaiswinning"How's ur prediction..." Classic Russian tactic, start with a lie. Классическая русская тактика, начни со лжи.

@ERRNCJ Жыл бұрын

It is such a privilege to hear your sound insight again. You're consistently the voice of reason in chaos. Thank you! 🇺🇲

@EUMikkel Жыл бұрын

Love hearing Ben Hodges talk. I miss his series with Renew Democracy Initiative

@LeoRousseau Жыл бұрын

"Star Wars bar scene of security force" 😂😂😂

@user-gf7kc5fc5m Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jonathan, for bringing Ben Hodges on during this confusing week. I wish that he was in a position of decision making in the US power chain. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦 ♥️

@danielmiller3781 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for inviting Ben Hodges back, he is truly a voice for calm during this chaotic times.

@johnricercato740 Жыл бұрын

Excellent interview by Jonathan Fink and Ben Hodges didn’t disappoint.

@melodypotter6330 Жыл бұрын

I love listening to General Benjamin Hodges speak. He's definitely a great guest, as he's so knowledgeable and informative with the issues concerning the war between Russia and Ukraine on so many levels. Thank you for sharing...🇺🇲

@mairenared Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to hear Ben Hodges on the subject of the war in Ukraine. He really hits the nail on the head every time. Let's hope more politicians take heed of his wise words.

@bc-guy852 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant interview with one of the most qualified people out there. I have had the pleasure of listening to General Hodges in your other interviews and will listen to your fifth meeting with him when you get that chance. This channel is a gem. Jonathan is articulate and insightful and brings out the best of his guests and always seems to make them feel at ease. This channel should have ten times the subscribers it does!

@SiliconCurtain Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 I hope in a few months there are 10x more subscribers!

@dbsteckey Жыл бұрын

I like Gen Hodges. Level headed and and accurate, not a russsian stooge.

@klaasvakie Жыл бұрын

A true coping agent!!😊

@mjUpNorth Жыл бұрын

A pleasure to see Genl. Hodges on your stream once again, Jonathan. I have such respect and admiration for the man, and it is a privilege to hear him speak to the current topic, especially on this platform.

@SourVodka Жыл бұрын

Great to see him back SC . Well done on channel growth and quality of guests .

@SiliconCurtain Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@rvanhees89 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges again, very very nice

@josephtaylor6285 Жыл бұрын

An interview with Ben Hodges is a definite view for me.

@kdawg9477 Жыл бұрын

He was my former commanding General in USAREUR!!! 😎

@ragnar010162 Жыл бұрын

Hodges should be the Defense Secretary and Lloyd Austin his right hand man. He is the only one with a clear vision of what's happening, and what to do going forward. Ukrainians are dying from an aggressor - invading neighbor period. Russia out of Ukraine - including Crimea. These are non-negotiables. Hodges is right with the terms "Mamby pamby."

@AngusAbbott-qf8xm Жыл бұрын

Putin has been diminished by the weekend events, his speech today further reinforced his weakness

@gus892 Жыл бұрын

Why would Putin send Prigozhin To Belarus where are Nukes ?

@minimaxmiaandme.4971 Жыл бұрын

@@gus892 Where else could he send him and still have him alive?

@thedownwardmachine Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges for President!

@johnnytampocao7671 Жыл бұрын

YES, TOTALLY AGREE. I'VE BEEN WATCHING AND LISTENING HIS WAR ANALISIS AND HE'S ON POINT ON EVERY TOPIC.

@stevev238 Жыл бұрын

Preferably as an independent, to erase the broken two party system. Requires a man of his stature to take advantage of a rare window of opportunity.

@larryg5151 Жыл бұрын

You quoted exactly my thoughts. Right back at ya!

@thespy5845 Жыл бұрын

General Hodges should be a weekly guest, given your great questions and his in-depth, clear, up-to-date answers. It is truly enlightening. Also, the mutual respect is palpable.

@jackcool6313 Жыл бұрын

Make it daily please.

@sheriewelsford Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy listening to Ben Hodges' perspectives on this situation. I like the way he remains calm and describes the situation and what the potential outcome will be. And so far, Mr. Hodges has been bang on. Thanks.

@markb8468 Жыл бұрын

When Gen. Hodges speaks...I listen.

@ruthslone2992 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for interviewing LTG Hodges! I’ve been looking forward to hearing his viewpoint about the latest skullduggery of the terror-uscists.

@corinnem.239 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this interview. I always enjoy Lt. Gen. Hodges and value his insights.

@treesetc3305 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for having (Ret) General Ben Hodges on your channel again. It’s a pleasure hearing you both analyse and articulate the developments within Ukraine with such clarity. I hope to see (Ret) General Ben Hodges on the channel again soon.

@1971VoiceoftheMummy Жыл бұрын

🙏🕊🌻🔱 Excellent Interview! Ukraine is Strong! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! The World Stands Committed with Ukraine! 🔱🌻🕊🙏

@Ricamundo Жыл бұрын

Wow, that 30 minutes just flew by.🙃Great interview with one of my favourite guests on your channel, Jonathan.💙💙💛💛

@christophercousins184 Жыл бұрын

So grateful for Gen. Hodges' voice in this horrible conflict...

@petecardona8203 Жыл бұрын

Gen Hodges and VDH should be heard more. Real visionaries. The country is in trouble.

@seancussen9881 Жыл бұрын

Yet another brilliant interview from Ben hodges. And Mr fink. Would love to see you interviewing ilya ponomarev.

@SiliconCurtain Жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s someone I’d love to speak with!

@spankflaps1365 Жыл бұрын

Putin is trying to be the Black Knight, “tis but a flesh wound”. But he is more like “brave brave Sir Robin, he bravely ran away”.

@GregBrownsWorldORacing Жыл бұрын

Like a bytch. "I never did, All lies" ;)

@strezztechnoid Жыл бұрын

And the U.S. is the three headed giant, "Cut down the largest tree in the forest with a, herring."

@deanejoyce5393 Жыл бұрын

Funny😂 👍

@airheart1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent interview, thank you

@geniexmay562 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to you Jonathan for securing this conversation with Ben at this momentous time. Very valuable to hear reasoned analysis from you both. Thank You Both 😀👍👍👍👍👍

@edelweiss2971 Жыл бұрын

Gen Ben Hodges is a very intellectual man and so interesting to listen to. The Western World needs more people like him. Thank's for a great interview.

@briancase6180 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I so agree with Ben: no more namby pamby fine-tuning. Just give Ukraine the full spectrum of what it needs and deal with Russia. It's going to collapse no matter what. Accept that fact like an adult and get to the hard work of dealing with it. Enough people have died, enough war crimes have been committed. No more. Ukraine simply must win unconditionally. Go Ukraine! 🇺🇦

@MonteRosa849 Жыл бұрын

Hodges and Fink… at this time the most intelligent, realistic and thoughtful show on the goings on in russia and Ukraine! 🇺🇦✌️

@grzzz2287 Жыл бұрын

Vlad Vexler got it spot-on when he said that this war will be felt more and deeper into Russian territory

@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo Жыл бұрын

The expert on Russians who left Russia for Israel when he was 9 years old?

@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo Жыл бұрын

@@JossWainwright No problem, provide your name and address, please.

@rositasultana3958 Жыл бұрын

@@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo Are you an expert in Russian issues? Vlad Vexler is an extraordinary human being, knowledgeable without arrogance, lucid but compassionate whose community has grown because of his pure intelligence and noble intentions. I am a member of that community. What values do you defend?

@sqweege6432 Жыл бұрын

@@Pierluigi_Di_LorenzoWhat kind of expertise do you claim? Maybe I’ll come over to your channel and have a look.

@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo Жыл бұрын

@@sqweege6432 In contrast to Mr Vexler, I do not claim to be an expert on Russians. Maybe I should, there's obviously a lot of money to make by duping a gullible audience.

@JamesBondDZero7Mi6 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! There's a reason he's been on your show four times. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges is the most accurate voice to this war. I just wish Washington would follow more of his expert advice. Ukraine needs much more mine-clearing equipment. and air power to gain their territory back without suffering so many more casualties.

@robertkasnak1646 Жыл бұрын

Jonathon, thanks so much for bringing Gen. Hodges back on! He's the most reliable resource of military and political insight for Russia's horrific attack on Ukraine. Not only is he a skilled military leader but he is a man of genuine integrity and compassionate humanity. You and he together was a clear win-win for us listeners! Slava Ukraini!!

@tomonabudget Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to listen to Ben Hodges. Excellent interview. Thank you

@amber40494 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for having Ben Hodges talking about this!

@gregturner1947 Жыл бұрын

This humble Texan seems to be the wisest American currently alive. I have been listening to his commentary for nearly a year now, and he has been spot on in his analysis and outlook. His time in the service has clearly given him a unique understanding of international relations and the military realities in the world today. He is a valuable resource that the good guys should listen closely to.

@GregBrownsWorldORacing Жыл бұрын

I think he's from Florida, actually. But he's certainly a son of the South! Hard to tell with military brats, ya know.

@arthurjohnson7382 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges is a humble Floridian, born and raised in Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida. Ben has it all together.

@neilclay5835 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why this channel doesn't grow faster, the content and guests are outstanding.

@maxygg Жыл бұрын

I think Ret. Gen. Ben Hodges hit the nail on the head when he opined that Vladimir Putin values loyalty more than compatense with respect to MOD Shoigu. In fact I will further say that russian MOD Shoigu and Army chief Valery Gerasimov don't even look frightening as someone in their position should engender much fear. They have the look of resigned passivity ironed on their faces. Well done Gen Ben Hodges.

@neilhay4097 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges is a sensible and balanced speaker. Great to listen to!!

@famfamfam5782 Жыл бұрын

What a great interview thank you

@larryg5151 Жыл бұрын

Always such a treat to listen to Ben Hodges. Sir Jonathon Fink as well! Silicon Curtain is number one in my book. P.S. If it is not “Sir”, I predict it will be. Regards

@JustinTimeEnglishClip Жыл бұрын

Great interview, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges. Thanks 🙂

@jdnthecanadian424 Жыл бұрын

Great Guest. Love Rt.Lt.Gen.Ben Hodges, have listen to every word he says about this war.

@operator9858 Жыл бұрын

then why isnt ukraine already in crimea? or moscow? this clown has made big promises the whole way and has nothing to show for it...

@carolwilliams8511 Жыл бұрын

Wow your guests keep on getting better and better. Ben Hodges is my favourite military commentator. He always talks such good sense.

@vermontsownboy6957 Жыл бұрын

These two are terrific together. I so appreciate Ben Hodges' thought process and analysis. Gem Quality content.

@Teak701 Жыл бұрын

General Hodges is willing to say the things that need to be said about our geopolitical weakness. He should run for president. As a Democrat.

@dwanemarsh4378 Жыл бұрын

I hope he would run, but NOT as a demo! That would ruin it all. And no, I'm not a repub.

@pamelahalstead Жыл бұрын

I agree and I usually don’t wholeheartedly support democrats these days. He sounds like a Roosevelt (bofh) type personality.

@dwanemarsh4378 Жыл бұрын

@@pamelahalstead To be clear, it's not ALL demo's or repub's messing up the country. Specifically, it's hard left liberals, with NO ethics or honesty, and hard righters, with too strict policies.

@incognitotorpedo42 Жыл бұрын

@@dwanemarsh4378Why not as a Dem? Biden has accomplished a lot, and been a good man, but people have reservations due mostly to his age.

@donaldstewart444 Жыл бұрын

Why does the US continue to pump up the figures of russia’s nuclear forces. We’ve done nothing of consequence to deflate Putlers chest by revealing the truth of how few weapons of serviceable qualities exist in the Russian stockpile.

@RBB52 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this was my first time viewing your channel. Excellent interview style, excellent questions and excellent guest and of course excellent information. So many other interviewers leave me wondering why I listened or wondering what did I learn if anything. Thank you.

@nickhtk6285 Жыл бұрын

Vlad Vexler talks about the depoliticization of Russia. Seems that cuts both ways and extends to the army as well. There are indeed regular army units along the route taken to Moscow. Training units, yes, but no one seems to have left their bases. Great interview as always.

@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo Жыл бұрын

The expert on Russians who left Russia for Israel when he was 9 years old?

@tarasbulba7476 Жыл бұрын

@@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzoyou keep repeating yourself on your posts…..expressive language aphasia problems comrade Pier ?

@minimaxmiaandme.4971 Жыл бұрын

@@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo Agree, his channel is only one man's opinion of which there are many on the internet...

@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo Жыл бұрын

@@tarasbulba7476 When there are no arguments there is always insulting 😌

@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo Жыл бұрын

@@minimaxmiaandme.4971 Yes. And this one has no credentials. He had probably more of a Jewish than Russian upbringing, was not political/sociological conscious during the years he lived in Russia, studied philosophy later and is engaged with musical aesthetics. AFAIK he has visited his Russian relatives 3 or 4 times during the last 35 years and has read some Russian literature. But with eloquence you can dupe a lot of people.

@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156 Жыл бұрын

Both speakers in this interview obviously respect each other greatly and it shows in the quality of the material. Cheers.

@mariadekelver2240 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found this channel. Excellent commentary and guests. I look for it every day

@michaeltan4204 Жыл бұрын

We have a lot of respect for Ben Hodges he has given us valuable insight and well thought out assessment of the Ukrainian war.

@pierresaelen3097 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see how the general appreciates your approach. [Edit: typo corrected.]

@SiliconCurtain Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@aarion1981 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges is a joy to listen to. So insightful and intelligent, and as always, his talking points are spot on

@julianrossiter7359 Жыл бұрын

Sir Ben Hodges. Honorary Knighthood IMO.

@deeglloyd Жыл бұрын

General Ben is one of your best guests. What great insight, especially on the lower risk of nuclear escalation post insurrection. Well done, Jonathan!

@alebatca632 Жыл бұрын

Interesantísima entrevista, me he quedado con ganas de más !.

@CatalystD9 Жыл бұрын

Ben Hodges finally on a program capable of asking thought provoking questions 🙏🙏

@cabasadefogo9533 Жыл бұрын

Love General Hodges! The ultimate, complete victory of Ukraine would be an amazing lesson to the rest of the world. It would also give strength to the peace faction in China and prevent any idea of a military take over of Taiwan, allowing the status quo to continue which is what 65% of Taiwanese want in poll after poll.

@luskvideoproductions869 Жыл бұрын

Man, I will drop everything to hear Gen. Hodge's take on the Russo-Ukrainian War, and congratulations on getting him on the air a 4th time. Great interview, could have last 3 hours for me lol!