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Mar 18, 2024 • 28min
Vladimir Putin's election victory
Exploring Vladimir Putin's recent election victory in Russia, Western reactions, and Putin's future plans and succession strategy. The podcast also examines Putin's response to foreign interference, geo-strategic priorities, and global support for his leadership.

Mar 17, 2024 • 20min
Ukraine disaster incursion into Russia
Exploring Ukraine military's unsuccessful invasions into Russian border towns during presidential elections, speculation of mercenary involvement, sabotage, severe losses, and potential creation of a Russian buffer zone. Detailed analysis of a failed military operation by Ukrainian forces to invade Russia, resulting in escalating tensions between the two countries and internal unrest in Ukraine.

Mar 17, 2024 • 28min
Russian economic growth accelerates, major investment surge
Russian economic growth is accelerating, with a focus on investment surge and manufacturing sector growth. The impact of the Russian war economy on economic growth is discussed, along with concerns about sustainability. The podcast also explores European farmer protests, misconceptions in assessing Russia's capabilities, and Germany's perception of the Russian economy.

Mar 16, 2024 • 1h 41min
The West in Decline - John Mearsheimer, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
Exploring the changing landscape of the Ukraine conflict and NATO dynamics, impending defeat of Ukraine and Western disarray, challenges in British political system, analysis of Ukraine's future and potential foreign policy shifts, Europe's lack of coherent Middle East policy, shifting policies in the Middle East, resignation of prominent figure and implications on US foreign policy, and the complexities of the conflict in Ukraine.

Mar 15, 2024 • 29min
Macron's shambolic interview, cowers to Putin's warning
Exploration of Macron's shambolic interview and his response to Putin's warnings on Western presence in Ukraine. Contrasting Macron and Putin's stances on Ukraine, along with analysis of Western views on Putin, oligarchs, and Macron's controversial remarks on Trump and NATO. Delving into the complexities and potential implications of the Ukraine crisis on global relations.

Mar 13, 2024 • 36min
Macron looking ridiculous. NATO is getting weaker
Exploring Macron's controversial Western military involvement in Ukraine, challenges faced by the French military in supporting Ukraine and NATO, tensions around NATO funding and European defense spending, US political class advantages in Empire building, and analysis of Macron's political moves and affiliations.

Mar 12, 2024 • 32min
CNN admits; Gas station Russia crushing US & Europe in ammo production
Podcast discusses Russia's strategic advances in Ukraine, deliberate destruction of Western-armored equipment, and CNN's report on Russia outproducing US and Europe in ammunition. Controversy surrounding Taurus missiles deployment and Macron's rhetoric on Ukraine and power dynamics in Europe are also analyzed.

Mar 12, 2024 • 17min
Portugal Election, The Rise Of Chega Party
Exploring the rise of the Chega Party in Portugal's recent elections and its conservative nationalist views. Analyzing centrist party alliances to counter fringe parties, impacting democratic processes in Europe. Discussions on the resurgence of nationalist parties, concerns about EU centralization of power, and its impact on nation states.

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Lost Peace - Richard Sakwa, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
Exploring the impacts of Western actions post-Cold War, Russia's role in the global order, challenges of reconciling universal ideals with political realities, dissenting views on potential second Cold War, and envisioning global unity amidst turmoil.

Mar 11, 2024 • 21min
Russiagate; Hillary considered predictable. Brennan "Cooked The Intelligence"
Exploring the manipulation of intelligence sources by Brennan to create a false narrative in Russiagate, Putin's preference for Clinton due to her predictability, the origins of the Trump-Russia narrative linked to Clinton's campaign, analysis of Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma, and the evolving tactics in the Russia gate controversy towards the 2024 elections.


