In Episode #293 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar sits down with former Army Special Forces operator Alan Shebaro for one of the most powerful interviews yet. Alan takes us from his military upbringing through three tours in Iraq, his disillusionment with America’s Forever Wars, and his firsthand experience in the West Bank. He breaks down the truth about 9/11, Gaza, the funding of Hamas, and the misinformation that keeps people divided. This is a raw, emotional, and important conversation about war, politics, and waking up.

In Episode #292 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar opens up about a recent funk—and how a simple Friday night hangout with two college friends brought him out of it. This episode is personal, heartfelt, and deeply human. Ray reflects on the power of friendship, the lost art of phone conversations, and the surprising joy of a solid group text. He also talks about the power of food, plans for a second health book, and why his 146-lb weigh-in matters more than you think.

In Episode #291 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar plays a haunting 2007 clip of General Wesley Clark revealing a U.S. plan to take out seven countries in five years—and connects it to what may be unfolding with Trump and Iran right now. Ray walks through each country on the list, from Iraq to Sudan, and raises the alarm about how the media, military, and both political parties play into the same endless war agenda. This episode ties together 9/11, regime change, USAID, neocons, and even a 2016 Trump clip that hits harder now than ever.

In Episode #290 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar welcomes back activist Elijah Kahlenberg for a brutally honest conversation on Israel, Palestine, U.S. foreign policy, and what’s really happening on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank. From the deportation of Palestinian student activist Mohammad Khalil, to Evangelical Zionism, Epstein cover-ups, settlers in the West Bank, and why young Israelis are becoming more radical—this is one of the most comprehensive and eye-opening episodes to date.

In Episode #289 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar tackles the viral and controversial story about French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. From early grooming concerns to claims about her alleged identity as Jean-Michel Trogneux, Ray doesn’t shy away from the tough questions. He explores the implications of public deception, the limits of personal privacy for world leaders, and why truth matters—especially when that leader is helping fund war and genocide. Also covered: Candace Owens’ investigation, Tucker Carlson’s signal boost, and Ray’s take on JFK’s real killers.

In Episode #289 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar tackles the viral and controversial story about French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. From early grooming concerns to claims about her alleged identity as Jean-Michel Trogneux, Ray doesn’t shy away from the tough questions. He explores the implications of public deception, the limits of personal privacy for world leaders, and why truth matters—especially when that leader is helping fund war and genocide. Also covered: Candace Owens’ investigation, Tucker Carlson’s signal boost, and Ray’s take on JFK’s real killers.

In Episode #287 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar unpacks the political theater behind the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card–holding Palestinian student activist. Was his arrest about breaking laws—or about breaking narratives? From Candace Owens' takedown of White House press spin, to Mike Johnson's empty answers, Ray dissects the hypocrisy of Trump supporters who cry about freedom of speech—until it’s speech they don’t like. This is a powerful call for consistency, clarity, and common sense.

In Episode #286 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar dives into the truth behind the assassination of Muammar Gaddafi. What really happened in Libya in 2011, and why did Hillary Clinton laugh when she said, "We came, we saw, he died"? This episode explores NATO’s real motives, Benghazi fallout, the gold-backed dinar, WikiLeaks, Seth Rich, and the powerful financial systems that Gaddafi threatened. From covert ops to fake news to Petro-dollar panic—Ray breaks it all down.

In Episode #285 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar gives Donald Trump a midterm report card and walks through the highs, lows, and missed finesse of Trump 2025. From his divisive tone and lack of empathy, to good instincts and bad optics, Ray doesn't hold back. He also discusses crypto confusion, the Elon tension, and how Trump's pro-Israel stance is starting to split even MAGA diehards. It’s a passionate, honest, and nuanced analysis for people willing to judge the take—not the team.

In Episode #284 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar shares raw thoughts on Trump’s address to Congress and then pivots to a deep, powerful breakdown of U.S. foreign policy through a clip from economist Jeffrey Sachs. From dysfunction in Congress and performative politics to NATO expansion, the 9/11 paradigm shift, and missed opportunities for peace in Ukraine, this is one of the most comprehensive explanations you’ll hear on how we got here.

In Episode #283 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar does what almost no one else did: he watched and broke down the entire 90+ minute press conference between President Trump, JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. What was supposed to be a straightforward announcement about a rare earth minerals deal devolved into fiery exchanges, misread energy, and one of the most misunderstood media events in recent memory. This episode is your one-stop clarity checkpoint.

In Episode #282 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar is joined by historian and geopolitical analyst Christine Lynn for a piercing, unflinching breakdown of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Christine explains why she believes Russia’s actions were justified, exposes what really happened in the 2014 Maidan coup, and explores the long-standing role of NATO expansion, Western propaganda, and global regime change in shaping the war. This episode pulls no punches and delivers rare insight grounded in decades of historical research.

In Episode #281 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar shares a personal health tech moment with ChatGPT, breaks down Trump’s bizarre Gaza AI video, and rips into hypocrisy across both political parties. From a cardiology appointment with his mom to an unhinged belly-dancer deepfake from Team Trump, this one swings from heartfelt to outrageous. You’ll also hear a mashup of Tucker Carlson torching Dan Crenshaw, Monica Lewinsky’s odd PR return, and the $17 billion California railway project no one asked for.

In Episode #280 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar takes you on a full-spectrum ride from step tracking and sauna sessions to Ukraine surrender offers, NATO betrayal, vaccine deaths, and Jeffrey Epstein’s Middle Eastern intelligence ties. You’ll hear about Ray’s gym strategy, the Christine Lynn interview setup, and his frustration with Republican leaders who keep talking—but still haven’t delivered any real receipts. This episode bounces from health tips to foreign policy to deep state exposure—and ties it all together with signature DSD clarity.

In Episode #279 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar dives into media memory-holing, the Pentagon on 9/11, and that mysterious Delta cockpit video that just doesn’t sit right. From a viral “zesty” NFL interview to the eerie calm of John Nelson’s CNN appearance, this episode explores what happens when narratives are too clean—and when being curious gets you labeled “crazy.” Ray revisits CNN’s Jamie McIntyre live at the Pentagon, the missing plane wreckage, and the rise of narrative control since 2001.

In Episode #278 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar goes full investigation mode on the now-infamous Delta crash at Toronto Pearson Airport. From sketchy video timelines and staged passenger interviews to inconsistent crash footage and pilot lingo that doesn’t add up, Ray walks through all the red flags in this so-called “accident.” Throw in AI deepfake potential, air traffic control silence, and contradictory witness statements, and this isn’t just a plane crash — it’s a case study in modern media manipulation.

In Episode #277 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar unpacks Jon Stewart’s viral confrontation with the Deputy Secretary of Defense about the Pentagon’s failed audits—and ties it to Elon Musk’s new “Department of Government Efficiency.” From fraud, waste, and abuse in the DoD to narrative manipulation by both the left and right, this episode features fire takes from Cat Timpf, Tucker Carlson, Glenn Greenwald, and more. Plus: Zelenskyy is desperate, Ukraine is broke, and Trump’s tough talk on Gaza might be more bark than bite.

In Episode #276 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar gets personal and practical—breaking down the health benefits of dry sauna vs steam room, while calling out the real function of USAID across the globe. From sweaty gym routines to scathing geopolitical truth bombs, this episode swings from wellness to regime change to Mark Zuckerberg’s COVID censorship confession. It closes with a vocal-only breakdown of Mr. Brightside by The Killers—because why not?

In Episode #275 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar breaks down the political and PR disaster that was the Elon-Trump-Condoms-Gaza press conference. From the now-debunked $50 million condom scandal to the high-IQ commentary about Elon's four-year-old wiping his nose on the president’s desk, this episode blends comedy, critique, and geopolitical commentary. Ray also plants a seed about the financial strings tied to Trump’s rhetoric on Gaza and teases an upcoming episode on the 9/11, JFK, MLK, and Epstein files supposedly being released.

In Episode #274 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar unpacks Kendrick Lamar’s cryptic Super Bowl halftime performance, the twisted truth behind USAID, and Taylor Swift getting booed on live TV. He also breaks down a viral Paula White sermon, wild vaccine confessions, the GOP’s religious grift, and a hilarious mashup of Super Bowl ticket prices. From theology to thermodynamics, this one’s got range.