Coffee and a Mike Paul Craig Roberts and Gary Heavin #1241
Oct 28, 2025
In this discussion, Paul Craig Roberts, former assistant secretary of the Treasury and a notable commentator on geopolitics, teams up with Gary Heavin, founder of Curves International and a social entrepreneur. They dive into the risky dynamics of U.S.-Russia relations, emphasizing NATO's existential threat to Russia. The conversation also touches on China's economic leverage and declining relationships due to U.S. sanctions. Additionally, Heavin warns about social unrest as 42 million face SNAP benefit cuts, highlighting the potential fallout from domestic crises.
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Firsthand China Visit Shows Rapid Growth
- Paul Craig Roberts recounts visiting China in 2006 and seeing rapid development firsthand.
- He observed modern cities, skilled officials, and industrial scale that belied early Western predictions.
Venezuela Policy Fuels Global Distrust
- U.S. hostility to Venezuela followed nationalization of oil and political humiliation of Washington.
- Recent U.S. attacks on Venezuelan boats violate international law and heighten global distrust.
Paul's Recognition In Russian Media
- Gary Heavin notes Paul's prominence on Russian TV and his deep connections to analysts there.
- He cites correspondence with experts like Dr. Rowe who validated Roberts' Russia analysis.