Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Courtney and Alex are breaking down the latest news that explain why the U.S. remains perpetually at war — this week, courtesy of our benevolent overlords in Davos at the World Economic Forum.
First, they congratulate Larry Ellison on Oracle's acquisition of TikTok and swift shadow-banning of Courtney’s account.
Next, they discuss Trump's "Board of Peace" and plan to build a "New Gaza" over the ashes of a genocide — and the chilling details of what this "peace" vision could entail, from forced displacement or indentured servitude to biometric surveillance and re-education.
Finally, they break down why Canada's Prime Minister decided to acknowledge the truth about the U.S.-led so-called "rules-based order" and whether Washington will ever let go of its favorite myths about American foreign policy.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to America’s most depressing podcast
06:32 – Davos dreamin'
08:39 – Bored of Peace AKA Board of Peace
10:45 – The Dystopian vision for Gaza
18:42 – NEOM reborn
27:19 – Mark Carney from the top rope — RIP the rules-based order
38:27 – Will America cling to lifeless myths about US foreign policy?
40:36 – Everything Sucks (But Keep it Peaceful)
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Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions.
They’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and experts to uncover who profits from America’s endless conflicts, and to imagine how we can build a better, more peaceful U.S. foreign policy.
Learn more about the Quincy Institute: quincyinst.org
Contact the show: alwaysatwar@quincyinst.org
Show art by Justin Hantz
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Quincy Institute is an independent, nonprofit think tank.
Help fund our research: quincyinst.org/donations
Read our reporting: ResponsibleStatecraft.org
Twitter: https://x.com/QuincyInst
TikTok: tiktok.com/quincyinst
Facebook: facebook.com/quincyinst
Instagram: instagram.com//quincyinst
Website: quincyinst.org
Courtney and Alex are breaking down the latest news that explain why the U.S. remains perpetually at war — this week, courtesy of our benevolent overlords in Davos at the World Economic Forum.
First, they congratulate Larry Ellison on Oracle's acquisition of TikTok and swift shadow-banning of Courtney’s account.
Next, they discuss Trump's "Board of Peace" and plan to build a "New Gaza" over the ashes of a genocide — and the chilling details of what this "peace" vision could entail, from forced displacement or indentured servitude to biometric surveillance and re-education.
Finally, they break down why Canada's Prime Minister decided to acknowledge the truth about the U.S.-led so-called "rules-based order" and whether Washington will ever let go of its favorite myths about American foreign policy.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to America’s most depressing podcast
06:32 – Davos dreamin'
08:39 – Bored of Peace AKA Board of Peace
10:45 – The Dystopian vision for Gaza
18:42 – NEOM reborn
27:19 – Mark Carney from the top rope — RIP the rules-based order
38:27 – Will America cling to lifeless myths about US foreign policy?
40:36 – Everything Sucks (But Keep it Peaceful)
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Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions.
They’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and experts to uncover who profits from America’s endless conflicts, and to imagine how we can build a better, more peaceful U.S. foreign policy.
Learn more about the Quincy Institute: quincyinst.org
Contact the show: alwaysatwar@quincyinst.org
Show art by Justin Hantz
###
Quincy Institute is an independent, nonprofit think tank.
Help fund our research: quincyinst.org/donations
Read our reporting: ResponsibleStatecraft.org
Twitter: https://x.com/QuincyInst
TikTok: tiktok.com/quincyinst
Facebook: facebook.com/quincyinst
Instagram: instagram.com//quincyinst
Website: quincyinst.org
