# Wake the Bear Radio - Show 235 - It's Chess, not Checkers

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Podcast: [Wake the Bear Radio Podcasts from KSCO 1080AM, Santa Cruz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wake-the-bear-radio-podcasts-from-ksco-1080am-santa-cruz-6458673)
Published: 2026-03-26T02:19:47+00:00
Episode link: https://wakethebearradio.podbean.com/e/wake-the-bear-radio-show-235-its-chess-not-checkers/
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Duration seconds: 5775

## Resource

What is the actual strategy for the war in Iran? Can non-strategic thinkers comprehend what President Trump is doing? Listen and find out!

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