David Reaboi
National security & political warfare, plenty of jazz, vinyl and hifi audio, bodybuilding. Senior Fellow, Claremont Institute. “Right-wing Twitter pugilist”—Politico
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Articles
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Stop Yelling Stop
The first step is to clear your mind of pointless political conversations by selecting interlocutors with whom you don’t have to have mindless, basic fights on irreconcilable issues.
The Deep State Targets Matt Gaetz
Americans should know how this story emerged, who is really behind it, and in whose interest it remains for America First firebrands like Gaetz to disappear.
The Anatomy of Information Operations
What is an Information Operation? Read a sample chapter from @davereaboi's new book, QATAR'S SHADOW WAR.
“What Time Is It?” Claremont Institute Alumni Interview
America’s weakest national security link is our disunity. We’re no longer in agreement about the most fundamental questions underpinning the regime—including who we see as allies and who we consider adversaries on the world stage.
Hungary, Israel and Trump vs. the “NGO Archipelago”
I spoke to the Hungarian-Jewish website Neokohn about my work with Hungary; the image of its government abroad; identity; and George Soros.
Art & MEMORY
Things I like, mostly from my record collection. Read all.
Eight Beautiful Brazilian Songs
I hate BEST OF or TOP X lists. I just like to throw everything I find beautiful into a big bag, toss it over my shoulder and carry it around with me. Quantifying things like this, to me, is a…
Caetano Veloso & Chico Buarque: Juntos E Ao Vivo (1972)
This energetic live album was recorded once both had returned to Brazil from abroad. The sound is a laid back and messy early 70s affair, with the percussion way up in the mix. Smell of grass…
Jazz on Vinyl: Six Cheap, New Pressings for the Beginner
"What are some essential jazz records I'd like?" I've been asked this question so many times. But gun-to-my-head, here you go.
Moody’s Mood for Love (1952): How to Listen to Vocalese
"There I go, there I go, there I go, there I go…"
David Reaboi
National security & political warfare, plenty of jazz, vinyl and hifi audio, bodybuilding. Senior Fellow, Claremont Institute. “Right-wing Twitter pugilist”—Politico
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