The Flash Traffic Podcast

Episode 202—The Fight for American Democracy with Adam Kinzinger

Our democracy is always under threat. My guest today is Adam Kinzinger. Adam was a former Republican congressman from Illinois and Air Force veteran, and he served on the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol alongside Liz Cheney, becoming one of the most prominent Republican voices warning about political extremism, election denial, and the future of American democracy. Today, Adam and I discuss Trump, Iran, the January 6th Committee, political violence and assassinations, insider trading in Congress, gerrymandering, and what he believes is really happening inside American politics. Link to Adam’s book, That’s What Heroes Do: https://www.amazon.com/Thats-What-Heroes-Adam-Kinzinger-ebook/dp/B0FFS33B6G Article: Democrats Regret Creating Independent Redistricting Commissions After Supreme Court Ruling - The New York Times – https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/us/politics/democrats-independent-redistricting-commissions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.e1A.AL9e.vpYrwYjUf3uZ&smid=url-share

Episode 201—Artemis II, Trump, and America’s Future with NASA Astronaut Terry Virts

My guest today is former NASA astronaut Terry Virts. Terry was the pilot of Space Shuttle Endeavour and the commander of the International Space Station. Today, we discuss the Artemis II mission to the Moon, the future of space exploration, Trump, political attacks on Senator Mark Kelly, ICE, Iran, and more! Articles and Videos: 1. Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, Detained by ICE in Alabama, Is Released - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/us/french-woman-release-alabama-ice.html?unlocked_article_code=1.elA.LZci.pIXuFIVsLpr4&smid=url-share 2. Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/us/politics/lafayette-park-fountains-trump-contract.html?unlocked_article_code=1.elA.WveL.8hkF8uVJw0ce&smid=url-share 3. Opinion | Ukraine Has Picked Up the Torch America Dropped - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/opinion/zelensky-ukraine-trump-nato-leader.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eVA.kpjt.idYJonNxczdI&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Episode 200—WAR WEAVE FRIDAY with Eric Lyon!

It's War Weave Friday! Today, Eric and I talk about U.S. government personnel betting on predictive markets, Ukraine conducting a strategic strike against the FSB, a sea robot launches another robot to destroy a robot, Trump wanting to use nuclear weapons, and more. Articles and Videos: Kyle Glen on X: "Yesterday, Ukraine's SBS units struck an alleged FSB HQ in a former hotel in the centre of Donetsk with 8 FP-2 drones. All drones hit the same spot in the tower. An outstanding example of intelligence and drone accuracy. https://t.co/LDCpcstQv4" / X - https://x.com/KyleJGlen/status/2047284833064259883?s=20 U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K charged for betting on Maduro's removal before raid was reported - CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-special-forces-won-409k-bet-maduro-removal-venezuela/ Minnesota DFL senator facing backlash after betting on his own political race - CBS Minnesota - https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/dfl-senator-matt-klein-prediction-market-bet-political-race/?intcid=CNR-01-0623 ThePatrioticBlonde™🇺🇸 on X: "Retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson: Trump tried to used nuclear codes against Iran during White House “emergency meeting” on Saturday. Trump was halted by Air Force General Dan Cain who used military privilege to stop him. https://t.co/5tKsfsZHOz" / X - https://x.com/ImBreckWorsham/status/2046250992262357210?s=46 WarTranslated on X: "Always wondered what the WW1 dogfights looked like. Now I know." / X - https://x.com/wartranslated/status/2045391237583196318?s=46 1991 Yak-52 - POV TEST FLIGHT - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqp0pGthN_U&t=12s

Episode 199—Looking Back at the Afghanistan War with Dr. Francis Park

My guest today is Dr. Francis Park. Francis is a retired Army strategic plans and policy officer. He served over two decades as a strategist from army division to the national level. Today, we talk about the war in Afghanistan and what it means for America’s future security.

Episode 198—Kurdish Military Support to US Operations with Dr. Matt Cancian

My guest today is Dr. Matt Cancian. Matt is a Marine veteran and an associate professor at the Naval War College. He spent time in the field with Kurdish fighters, the Peshmerga, during their war against the Islamic State. Today we talk about the readiness of the Kurdish military factions, and the possible contribution they could make in the war in Iran. We also discuss the future of a Kurdish state. Article: How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZlA.CL45.nc6HNuHUp_s3&smid=url-share