In Episode #294 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar breaks down his latest annual physical results and dives into the controversy around cholesterol. After getting surprisingly high LDL and total cholesterol numbers despite being in great shape, Ray turns to ChatGPT to question where the 200 mg/dL total cholesterol target even comes from. The answer? Population studies, pharmaceutical influence, and oversimplified medical messaging. This episode is a must-listen for anyone confused about what cholesterol really means—and what it doesn’t.

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.