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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We had a week. Startup hopefuls, billionaire investors, a Texas congressman, a shipbuilder, McLaren, IndyCars, Zak Brown, Howard Lutnik and the president.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🏎️ When Formula 1 returns to Austin in October, we’re is bringing something new. ELEVATION LIVE: AUSTIN — Thurs., Oct. 22 — a first-of-its-kind kick off event connecting motorsport, dual-use technology, critical capabilities & strategic capital. Interested? Contact me.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

My column: “If the shoulder-fired missile threat was an Israeli ruse to dupe the American president into continuing a war with Iran, and the U.S. can’t trust intelligence from its Israeli allies, then we have a problem much bigger than a catering truck." www.ms.now/opinion/trum...

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Opinion | Trump's secret plane switcheroo isn't the biggest problem in that story

Kevin Baron: Rightly aggrieved journalists are missing the bigger story

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

New Episode: I recently sat down with WhatsApp’s marketing chief Vivian Odior to discuss why they are partnering with CHAMPIONS Arsenal and F1’s Mercedes. She explains how global sport is a platform for tech, growth, building community, and inclusive values. Full video: youtu.be/M9HipMM9DWg?...

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Did American politics ruin Formula 1? Four years ago, #F1 bet on a renewable energy future. But U.S. politics, markets, and culture have undercut that effort. The fallout is reshaping debates over technology, identity, sponsorship, and the future of racing itself. www.linkedin.com/posts/kbaron...

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How America's Energy Politics Drove F1 Off Track | Kevin Baron

NEW: In my latest column, I argue there’s a bigger story behind Formula 1’s hybrid-engine chaos. F1 bet heavily on a renewable-energy future several years ago. Since then, America’s politics, markets...

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Wow, how F1 Miami has grown! Had a great weekend of industry meetings, VIP conversation events, and filming for Elevation Live. More than a race. It’s a platform for tech, values, global competition, strategic advantage, and national security. Here’s a fun taste: youtube.com/shorts/kbfVL...

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Inside the F1 Miami Grand Prix with Zak and Stefano at the Autosport Business Exchange (ABX).

YouTube video by Elevation Live! with Kevin Baron

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Ready for another #MiamiGP weekend — on and off track. See you there.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Preparing for back-to-back exciting Miami weeks at @eMergeAmericas and @f1miami. ✅ Global partnerships, ✅ high-performance, ✅ dual-use tech …on and off the track, making us more competitive together. The world as we make it. @Elevation_Live #MiamiGP #eMergeAmericas

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

“I’ve never been so nervous about a night that I can remember in my career than I am about what might happen tonight.” I gave my points about how we got here, what might happen, and what impact this will have… but that line sums up how I’m feeling today.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Is Tucker Carlson influential if nobody follows him or his suggestions? Several recent polls are showing over 70% of Republicans still support Trump’s war.

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Jake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan @jaketapper.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The president of the United States, 8:06 am ET, threatens Iran: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.“

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This speech was mud and speeches won’t matter. Better messaging won’t matter. 80% of MAGA faithful support the war. They’ll follow him to the moon. (Europe won’t.).Clip in link below.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Trump chose to give this rare primetime speech (after one month of war) on the first night of Passover, which is basically every Jewish family’s Thanksgiving dinner.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

In Jesus name? No, not like this…

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Defiance not compliance! Trump & Hegseth just gave the court a big 🖕 and instead of reinstating full press access say they will CLOSE THE ENTIRE PRESS CORRIDOR, require an escort (unprecedented), and move press offices outside of the building. Unacceptable. Un-American.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

“Imminently” I’ll put on my national security analyst hat to discuss today’s Senate Intel committee worldwide threats hearing in MS Now’s 3pm hour.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Let’s talk. War and the World Cup? Yes, really. We dive into the American decade of global sport, geopolitics, activism, and more in this new episode of Elevation Live! with our guest Travis Murphy, CEO of Jetr Global Sport + Entertainment: youtube.com/shorts/ZZnXD...

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Is the U.S. ready for FIFA World Cup? | Elevation Live! with Kevin Baron | Ep. 3 Travis Murphy Promo

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Trump’s war on Iran impacts more than oil. Formula 1 races are instruments of national power and influence. Canceling races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia is not just lost entertainment. #F1 is a multi-billion dollar, multinational tool for elite technology, partnerships, supply chains, logistics.

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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the man killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University, flew Apache helicopters in Iraq, earned numerous awards for his military service and helped grow the university’s ROTC program enrollment by almost 50% in one year. He was 41-years-old.

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Old Dominion University shooting victim was decorated veteran

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

America is a damaged brand. I spent the week in India 🇮🇳 (if you missed my posts on four other platforms) at the Raisina Dialogue hearing angry US allies and partner leaders, public and private, describe how they can endure, withstand, and thrive together amid Trump’s protectionist attacks.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

⏰ 100 days until #FIFAWorldCup! FIFA President Gianni Infantino: “The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Poster captures the energy, diversity and shared passion that will define the most inclusive edition of the tournament in history." Diversity. Inclusion. Those aren’t accidental words.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today’s fake Pentagon press conference with fake reporters was sad, disheartening and dangerous. War deserves the utmost scrutiny from America’s experienced and principled defense journalists who have done so for decades. The US officials who wage war deserve the utmost scrutiny.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Watch my Sunday morning chat on the Grounded podcast with my friend Maritsa Georgiou and former Sen. Jon Tester, on Iran, the Pentagon, predictions, and coverage. This could go any which way. open.substack.com/pub/grounded...

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Make America War Again: a live chat with Kevin Baron

A recording from Grounded Podcast's live video

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

During day 1 of the war on Iran, at the Pentagon: - No secretary of defense - No Joint Chiefs chairman - Joint Staff director fired two days ago - No journalists (banned)

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The Olympics are inherently an antidote to isolationism, nationalism, racism, and xenophobia. The Olympics are a global competition that helps us win the global competition that matters most. The Olympics matter. www.linkedin.com/pulse/rejoic...

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Rejoice, the Olympics! (A rebuttal for haters.)

Don’t be a jerk. Take the win.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Which America are we to the world? The one of joyful inclusion or violent exclusion? Both are on display. It’s time we think about the strategic importance of this moment. open.substack.com/pub/defenseb...

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

“Work it harder, make it Do it faster, makes us More than ever, hour after hour Work is never over”

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Catch me in this segment on Trump, Venezuela, Greenland, Congress and the destabilizing moment he has caused.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Let’s recap: Trump threatened military attack on a NATO ally and is demanding their territory. If that’s not an impeachable breach of the oath of office, I don’t know what is. Trump has destabilized our hemisphere and Europe’s, creating a two-front crisis. We need NATO. We need stability.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

In 2025, I did more news media hits than I had anticipated I would. From global security events to Trump-DC politics and the Pentagon press corps. And I turned down quite a lot. (There’s only so many times you can say the same things about Hegseth.) Thankful for them all.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

My heart today is with the Chabad of #Bondi, who many years ago welcomed me in for a special Passover Seder with their Russian immigrant community that I’ll never forget. May these #Chanukkah candles bring light to this world.

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Y'all, MATT GAETZ was one of the fake reporters at today's fake Pentagon press briefing. The 2nd question at the fake press conference went to the disgraced and alleged child sex trafficker former congressman who allegedly paid for sex with a homeless 17-year old. So, there.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

🏎️ F1 and the US defense industry. And, I’m sorry, Max is not my favorite driver. As the #LasVegasGP continues to unfold (or for after the 🏁) hear or see more with @defensebaron.bsky.social on @indyamericans.bsky.social:

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What I wanted to add on air before we changed topics: Congress has a say in arms sales. But this Congress rarely bucks Trump. So, BLUF: We want the Saudi military closer to us than China. Is this deal gonna make a difference among all the other economic & cultural ties and deals? A little.

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Money Power Politics with Stephanie Ruhle @moneypowerpolitics.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"China could get a hold of that plane or some of that technology on board and use it for themselves." National security analyst @defensebaron.bsky.social joins @stephruhle.bsky.social to talk about the national security concerns over Trump's plan to sell F-35s fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

⚡️Manosphere Monday @indyamericans.bsky.social EP 375. @defensebaron.bsky.social Countdown to Conflict in Venezuela. Marines in Shootout in Haiti. Fearless Fathering. Teaching Kids Chaos is the New Normal. Ivy Football Stunner, Landman & F1’s Surprising Finale. Watch: youtu.be/nBAc2bYEL1Q?...

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Can AI defeat fascists? For #VeteransDay, here's a story of a veteran-owned company paying it forward. Code 19 Racing is a purpose-driven #AI, #autonomy and #robotics company, advancing global competitiveness from the classroom to the race track to the front lines. youtu.be/9EkpDDZ9Rtw?...

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Inside Autonomous Racing: When Will AI Beat a Formula 1 Driver? | Elevation Live! with Kevin Baron

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

New: Episode 2 🎥 : Elevation Live! with Kevin Baron - Inside Autonomous Racing: When Will #AI Beat a Formula 1 Driver? (And why is the Army interested?) "We want to showcase this to the world, and showcase what #autonomy can really do, at its limits." Meet Code19 Racing: youtu.be/9EkpDDZ9Rtw?...

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

DEI isn’t dead. Climate change isn’t a hoax. And global corporate sponsors and investors aren’t backing down. Not by a long shot. Not in this high-tech, purpose-driven global sports league where social impact is part of of the prize. Watch… youtu.be/jcEYcXFys60?...

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Racing with Purpose: Meet SailGP's Fiona Morgan | Elevation Live! with Kevin Baron

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

NEW: Meet the remarkable Fiona Morgan, chief purpose officer at ‪#SailGP‬. She’s leading a global sports league with impact its core — faster than most governments. Watch our exclusive conversation on the first episode of 'Elevation Live!' here: www.elevation-live.com/elevation-li...

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 01/10/2025

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

The last time President Trump attended a US Open match, as a presidential candidate in 2015, the booing was so loud that multiple news outlets wrote stories about it. He will be back on Sunday, attending the men’s final, prompting a question: What will ABC/ESPN show and how? >>>

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US Open asks broadcasters to avoid crowd reactions to Trump during men’s finals match | CNN Business

Whether Trump is met by jeers or cheers at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, the US Tennis Association says it wants the focus to be on the court.

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Nancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

🚨 Trump posted today, declaring war on the city of Chicago. So why is the US Open allowing him to attend the men’s tennis final tomorrow — and censoring broadcasters? #USOpen

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WESH 2 NEWS @wesh2news.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

UPDATE | Volunteers including State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith colored in the Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk after it was removed overnight. Full story: www.wesh.com/article/pulse-rainbow-…

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Kevin Baron @defensebaron.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy

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