Joel Jenkins

Who invited this bloke? Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing for his official state visit to Australia under a cloud of controversy and a lack of social cohesion.

'Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing for his official state visit to Australia under a cloud of controversy and a lack of social cohesion'

My latest on @albomp.bsky.social decision to invite the Israeli President to Australia:

'Who invited this bloke?'
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Trump's Iran Tension: Zero Objective, Endless Chaos | Dr Scott Burchill Podcast Episode · Bogan Intelligentsia · 01/25/2026 · 1h 16m

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YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia Trump's Iran Tension: Zero Objective, Endless Chaos | Dr Scott Burchill

The first episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social is out for the year, with friend of the program Dr Scott Burchill unpacking serious developments in Iran.

Check out the full episode, like and share, and help get these interviews out there :)

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Trump’s “Board of Peace”: Australia must say no Any nation that hesitates to repudiate such an idea, even to consider it in all its opacity, is dooming the world to a dark future.

"Any nation that hesitates to repudiate such an idea, even to consider it in all its opacity, is dooming the world to a dark future"

My latest on the @albomp.bsky.social considering Trump's "Board of Peace" invite:

'Trump’s “Board of Peace”: Australia must say no'
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Does he welcome Trump melting down the rule of law at home and dismantling the rules based order abroad?

Does he welcome the return of Monroe doctrine and increased imperial aggression?

Does he welcome the acquisition of Greenland?

Seriously, is there anything Marles wouldn’t welcome from Trump?

World on fire while our kids ask questions Clinging desperately to the ever elusive serenity of the summer holiday with the family, amid war, genocide, climate catastrophe, militarism, and silenced dissent.

"Clinging desperately to the ever elusive serenity of the summer holiday with the family, amid war, genocide, climate catastrophe, militarism, and silenced dissent"

My latest on modern parenting in 2026:
'World on fire while our kids ask questions'
#aupol www.boganintel.com/p/world-on-f...

America's gangster state: The kidnapping of Maduro and the death of international law Venezuela marks a return to the Monroe Doctrine with Trump characteristics, and a firm announcement of the ambitions of an outward US empire.

Excellent piece by @boganintel.bsky.social

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America's gangster state: The kidnapping of Maduro and the death of international law Venezuela marks a return to the Monroe Doctrine with Trump characteristics, and a firm announcement of the ambitions of an outward US empire.

First article for the year on the factors behind the illegal US raid on Venezuela, and what it means for the remnants of the rules based order:

'America's gangster state: The kidnapping of Maduro and the death of international law'
#auspol
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Happy New Year? Anyone saying 2025 was a great year has holes in their head. Will the next one be any better?

Its been great surviving the year with all of you, please see my final article for the year:

'Happy New Year?'
#auspol

See you all next year :)

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YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia Trump's Oil Tanker Seizures Escalate: Is US Invasion of Venezuela Imminent?

Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia

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Who owns a national tragedy? The Australian people are being denied access to a tragedy as competing forces vie for control.

'The Australian people are being denied access to a tragedy as competing forces vie for control'

My latest article on the polarisation of the Bondi tragedy:

'Who owns a national tragedy?'
#auspol
www.boganintel.com/p/who-owns-a...

Please listen to this discussion. It is the best most moving consideration by a Jewish #journalist about the #Bondi tragedy in the Australian context I have heard. 🙏 @boganintel.bsky.social

After Bondi Shooting Tragedy: Sydney Jewish Journalist's Deep & Unfiltered Analysis | Yaakov Aharon Podcast Episode · Bogan Intelligentsia · 12/21/2025 · 1h 28m

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YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia After Bondi Shooting Tragedy: Sydney Jewish Journalist's Deep & Unfiltered Analysis | Yaakov Aharon

A week on from the tragic attack on the Jewish community at Bondi, Journalist Yaakov Aharon joins the @boganintelpod.bsky.social to give his perspective as a member of Sydney's Jewish community, and analysis as someone who has a unique understanding of the situation.
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A nation in shock deserves unity, not opportunistic division At a time of raw national mourning, Australians deserve better than opportunism—we deserve leaders and voices that unite rather than divide.

'At a time of raw national mourning, Australians deserve better than opportunism—we deserve leaders and voices that unite rather than divide'

My latest on the Bondi tragedy:

'A nation in shock deserves unity, not opportunistic division'
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Nasser Mashni on Bondi Terror, a Hero Called Ahmed, and Living in Multicultural Australia

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YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia Nasser Mashni on Bondi Terror, a Hero Called Ahmed, and Living in Multicultural Australia

APAN President Nasser Mashni joined the latest @boganintelpod.bsky.social to reflect on the horrific Bondi terror attacks, an Aussie hero called Ahmed, and living in multicultural Australia.

The death of bread and circuses - The Shot Iceland has become the fifth country to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest—following Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia—in the...

My latest for @theshot.net.au on the scandal threatening to tear Eurovision apart:

“The death of bread and circuses"

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Labor 2025: Censorship Over Courage Unless Labor rediscovers its roots in transformative reform and rejects the neoliberal militaristic straitjacket, the cries for real change will only grow louder.

A report card on the performance of the @albomp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social government in 2025.

A few observations that coalesce around a common theme:

'Labor 2025: Censorship Over Courage'
#auspol #AUKUS #Sovereignty www.boganintel.com/p/labor-2025...

Trump's 'Monroe Doctrine 2.0' completely misreads Latin America The president's new hemispheric strategy revives interventionist logic while ignoring the region's urgent need for infrastructure and economic diversification

Maybe this?
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YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia The Ukraine War’s Real Backstory: 1945 to 2025 in One Conversation | Prof. Roger Markwick

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Can you trust western narratives on conflicts like the Middle East and Ukraine?

It was an honour to have Professor Roger Markwick on the @boganintelpod.bsky.social to provide an objective historical breakdown of the Ukraine War that you cannot get from legacy media like the ABC.

Full episode👇

MAGA: Civil War The raging fight for the future of the American Right.

'One of the most significant political battles in US history is unfolding right now, promising to reshape the DNA of the American conservative movement'

My latest article:

'MAGA: Civil War'

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Fascinating read

MAGA: Civil War The raging fight for the future of the American Right.

'One of the most significant political battles in US history is unfolding right now, promising to reshape the DNA of the American conservative movement'

My latest article:

'MAGA: Civil War'

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It was great to meet with fellow Melbourne Northerner, and independent journalist Antoun Issa from where we spoke about the state of legacy press in Australia, the struggles of being a mainstream media journalist, and the future of independent media in a climate of subjectivity and stenography.

Mossad calling: The Melbourne children’s pager party glorifying civilian deaths Until we demand better, the normalisation of celebrating terrorism against civilians — as long as the “right” civilians are targeted — will continue on our own soil.

'Until we demand better, the normalisation of celebrating terrorism against civilians...will continue on our own soil.'

My latest article:

Mossad calling: The Melbourne children’s pager party glorifying civilian deaths
#auspol
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YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia BRICS+ opens doors in Asia, has Australia locked itself out? W/ Dr Alex Waters

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