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Conversations Among The Ruins

Podcast by Charles Erickson

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My father's got a brilliant mind, but he keeps it hidden away in the backwoods of Tennessee. Join us as I unearth prophetic insights on culture and geopolitics from this hermit's cerebral matter.

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305 episodes
episode Israel’s Trap for Trump | Iran War Countdown | End of US Hegemony artwork

Israel’s Trap for Trump | Iran War Countdown | End of US Hegemony

Is the sudden news about aliens and UFOs just a distraction from the Epstein files? In this episode, we discuss the "Epstein Class," the revelation of Israeli intelligence connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and the mounting pressure for a war with Iran. We break down the rumors that an attack could happen within 72 hours, whether Trump is using war as a "Hail Mary" to save his poll numbers, and how Israel is driving US foreign policy. We also cover the potential end of US hegemony, the psychology behind the Gaza conflict, and the looming Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. Timestamps:00:00 - Aliens, UFOs, and Distractions02:32 - Is Trump Seeking Authoritarian Powers?04:41 - The Midterms and the "Uniparty"07:41 - Executive Orders vs. The Constitution13:41 - Israel’s Role in Pushing the Iran War17:04 - The "Epstein Class" & Israeli Intelligence Assets21:45 - The Political "Hail Mary": War to Save the Presidency?24:13 - The Psychology of Israel & The Gaza Genocide33:56 - Countdown: 10 Days or 72 Hours to War?41:53 - The Potential End of US Hegemony47:49 - UK Hesitation & Global Apathy56:21 - Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs & Chaos Go Deeper:Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/ [https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/] Support the Conversation:Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join]Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins [https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins] Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DJ12khDdM6t7o9AaktLu8?si=bd495e12062546fb [https://open.spotify.com/show/3DJ12khDdM6t7o9AaktLu8?si=bd495e12062546fb]Topic Videos & Shorts YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips] Socials:X (Twitter): https://x.com/RuinsReport [https://x.com/RuinsReport]Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationsamongtheruins [https://instagram.com/conversationsamongtheruins]TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@amongtheruins [https://tiktok.com/@amongtheruins]

20 Feb 2026 - 59 min
episode US vs. Iran | Israel’s Fatal Mistake | NATO Wargames Fail artwork

US vs. Iran | Israel’s Fatal Mistake | NATO Wargames Fail

In this episode, we analyze the reports of an imminent US attack on Iran and the logistical reality of a "weeks-long war." We discuss whether Trump is using mafia-style negotiation tactics or if he is being maneuvered by Zionist advisors like Kushner and Witkoff. Later, we shift to the Ukraine frontlines to discuss how Russia has adapted to—and potentially hijacked—Starlink technology, the failure of NATO equipment in recent wargames, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in Armenia and Azerbaijan. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Imminent Attack on Iran?01:26 - The Myth of a "Weeks-Long" War03:30 - Comparing Iran’s Defense to Ukraine09:15 - Trump’s Negotiation Tactics vs. Reality14:02 - Kushner, Witkoff, and Israeli Influence18:52 - Is the US Government Compromised?22:38 - The Origins of Christian Zionism27:01 - Israel’s Hubris & Shifting US Public Opinion38:32 - Ukraine Update: Russia Hijacks Starlink?43:25 - NATO Equipment Fails in Lithuania Wargames48:05 - Why the US Lacks Advanced Ballistic Missiles52:29 - Failed Counterattacks & Future Russian Offensives57:04 - Armenia, Azerbaijan & Western Influence

18 Feb 2026 - 1 h 4 min
episode War in 2 Weeks | US Fleet in Danger | The Epstein Leverage artwork

War in 2 Weeks | US Fleet in Danger | The Epstein Leverage

Are we sleepwalking into a major global conflict? In this episode, we discuss the alarming momentum toward a war with Iran, spurred by US naval movements and potential intelligence support from China and Russia. We analyze why the Gerald R. Ford carrier is steaming toward the Middle East, the terrifying accuracy of Iran's missile capabilities, and the "Samson Option." We also dig into the dark political undercurrents, asking if the release of the Epstein files and Israeli leverage are forcing the Trump administration's hand. Finally, we look at the state of the Ukraine war and why the West seems to have no reverse gear despite looming disaster. Timestamps:00:00 - Are we too "Doom and Gloom"?01:40 - Why the mainstream media ignores the danger06:33 - The economic consequences of an Iran war08:34 - Dollar instability and US prestige11:40 - The Civilizational Clash: Hegemony vs. Multipolarity18:57 - US Carrier movements: Why is the Gerald R. Ford deploying?21:54 - China & Russia are helping Iran (Satellite Intel & Beidou)27:05 - Could the US attack Chinese surveillance ships?32:23 - The Epstein Files: Israeli leverage on the Trump Administration?35:42 - Israel’s dangerous gamble & Iran's missile accuracy40:05 - The Nuclear Threat: The Samson Option46:07 - Ukraine Update: The war on autopilot & the fiscal cliff53:54 - Who pays for the reconstruction of Ukraine?59:14 - The Day of Reckoning: Sleepwalking into disaster Go Deeper:Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/ [https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/] Support the Conversation:Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join]Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins [https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins] Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DJ12khDdM6t7o9AaktLu8?si=bd495e12062546fb [https://open.spotify.com/show/3DJ12khDdM6t7o9AaktLu8?si=bd495e12062546fb]Topic Videos & Shorts YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips] Socials:X: https://x.com/RuinsReport [https://x.com/RuinsReport]IG: https://instagram.com/conversationsamongtheruins [https://instagram.com/conversationsamongtheruins]TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@amongtheruins [https://tiktok.com/@amongtheruins]

16 Feb 2026 - 1 h 6 min
episode Iran War Update | The Rot of Western Elites | The Collapse of America artwork

Iran War Update | The Rot of Western Elites | The Collapse of America

In this episode, Charlie and Peter discuss the latest signals regarding a potential war with Iran, including the meeting between Trump and Netanyahu and the deployment of the USS George H.W. Bush. We then zoom out to analyze the behavior of the U.S. as a "flailing hegemon," drawing uncomfortable historical parallels to the appeasement of aggressive powers in the 1930s. Finally, we explore the concept of "spiritual sickness" within Western elites, the Epstein fallout, and what a future Multipolar World might look like under China's rising influence. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & New Clips Channel Announcement00:37 - Trump & Netanyahu Meeting: Is War Imminent?04:14 - Deploying the USS George H.W. Bush06:03 - The "Flailing" Empire: Historical Parallels to Athens & Rome08:45 - The Stalin/Hitler Parallel: Appeasing the Bully18:00 - Why US Decline is Uniquely Dangerous (Nuclear Hubris)23:15 - "Spiritual Sickness": Is the West Viewed as Satanic?29:48 - Why Western Citizens Won't Fight for Their Elites34:10 - Life After Hegemony: The Multipolar World40:23 - Will a Multipolar World Be Chaos or Cooperation?48:12 - Why China Has No History of Expansionism54:58 - The Cycle of Western Empire Collapse vs. Chinese Continuity1:00:46 - The "Depraved" Elite & The Failure of Western Democracy Go Deeper:Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/ [https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/] Support the Conversation:Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join]Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins [https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins] Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DJ12khDdM6t7o9AaktLu8?si=bd495e12062546fb [https://open.spotify.com/show/3DJ12khDdM6t7o9AaktLu8?si=bd495e12062546fb]Topic Videos & Shorts YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips] Socials:-X (Twitter): https://x.com/RuinsReport [https://x.com/RuinsReport]-Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationsamongtheruins [https://instagram.com/conversationsamongtheruins]-TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@amongtheruins [https://tiktok.com/@amongtheruins]

13 Feb 2026 - 1 h 6 min
episode Iran War Plan | Israel Annexes West Bank | The End of Zionism? artwork

Iran War Plan | Israel Annexes West Bank | The End of Zionism?

In this episode, we break down the potential for imminent war as Trump meets with Netanyahu. We analyze the dangerous escalation of "Tanker Wars," where the US is seizing ships carrying Iranian and Venezuelan oil—potentially crossing a red line with China. We also discuss the crisis of Western legitimacy, the fallout from the Epstein scandal, and whether Zionism is facing a permanent backlash in the US. Finally, we cover the Starlink situation in Ukraine/Iran and the recent military purges in China. Timestamps:00:00 Intro & The "Ruins Report" Clips Channel01:05 Trump, Netanyahu & The Push for War with Iran05:09 Tanker Wars: US Seizing Oil & Provoking China11:00 Internal Destabilization & The "1%" of Extremists16:00 The Epstein Scandal, "Baal," & Western Legitimacy21:00 De Facto Annexation of the West Bank24:56 The Rising Backlash Against Zionism33:00 Who Would Win a US-Iran War?40:37 Starlink in Ukraine & Intelligence Failures in Iran49:35 Economic Collapse & The Mystery of Gold Reserves51:35 Purges in the Chinese Military Leadership Go Deeper:Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/ [https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/] Support the Conversation:Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join]Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins [https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins] Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DJ12khDdM6t7o9AaktLu8?si=bd495e12062546fb [https://open.spotify.com/show/3DJ12khDdM6t7o9AaktLu8?si=bd495e12062546fb]Topic Videos & Shorts YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips] Socials:-X (Twitter): https://x.com/RuinsReport [https://x.com/RuinsReport]-Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationsamongtheruins [https://instagram.com/conversationsamongtheruins]-TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@amongtheruins [https://tiktok.com/@amongtheruins]

11 Feb 2026 - 54 min
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