Blowback

A podcast about the American Empire.

80 Episodes

"No Daylight" - Teaser
5/29/2026
16:52
A preview of Blowback's new mini-series: No Daylight. A three-part study of the turbulent times in the U.S.-Israel relationship, you can receive exclusive access to it by signing up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 10 - "Zero-Sum"
2/16/2026
1:01:08
The Cold War ends. Apartheid falls. But Savimbi's war continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"
2/9/2026
1:16:29
The fate of southern Africa is decided at Cuito Cuanavale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 8 - "Cut Off Their Hands"
2/2/2026
1:19:06
The Reagan Doctrine puts Angola in the crosshairs as aid to UNITA is uncorked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"
1/26/2026
1:05:50
Reagan arrives, emboldening South Africa and Savimbi. The MPLA hangs on. Cuba recommits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 6 - "Total Onslaught"
1/19/2026
1:07:29
Carter goes Cold Warrior. Savimbi visits Washington. Angola loses a founding father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 5 - "Kicking the Dog"
1/12/2026
1:18:31
The MPLA and Jimmy Carter struggle to find their footing. Jonas Savimbi licks his wounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 4 - "Zulu & Foxbat"
1/5/2026
1:18:47
South Africa invades. Cuba intervenes. Angola becomes independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming Soon: No Daylight
12/29/2025
1:12
What lies ahead for Blowback in 2026? A mini-series on Israel and America, a comic book, our seventh season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 3 - "The Stand"
12/29/2025
1:18:17
Angolan anti-colonial rebels challenge Portugal. Cuba brings its revolution to Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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80 Episodes

"No Daylight" - Teaser

S6 Episode 10 - "Zero-Sum"

S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"

S6 Episode 8 - "Cut Off Their Hands"

S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"

S6 Episode 6 - "Total Onslaught"

S6 Episode 5 - "Kicking the Dog"

S6 Episode 4 - "Zulu & Foxbat"

Coming Soon: No Daylight

S6 Episode 3 - "The Stand"