Episodi

  • What the F*ck Just Happened in France?
    Oct 20 2026
    France erupted into unprecedented violence as student protests over school conditions merged with union grievances, drawing half a million demonstrators. Riots overwhelmed police, with Limoges town hall burned and thousands of shops looted. President Macron faces mounting criticism whilst far-right leader Marine Le Pen gains politically ahead of upcoming elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min
  • Europe Is Rearming. Washington Isn't Ready.
    Oct 19 2026
    Europe is rearming at unprecedented pace following Trump's re-election, but Washington appears unprepared for the consequences. After decades demanding allies share defence burdens, America may finally get its wish, yet a self-sufficient Europe could increasingly reject American leadership, potentially transforming or ending NATO as the continent pursues independent foreign policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • The Iran War Could Be about to Restart
    Oct 16 2026
    Tensions between Iran and the United States are escalating rapidly. After brief progress securing the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has sunk two commercial vessels and expanded attacks into the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Washington and Israel are preparing for potential renewed strikes, with neither side willing to compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min
  • Trump Betrayed Ukraine. We Will All Live with the Consequences.
    Oct 15 2026
    On October 14, 2026, thirty-nine Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv without advance warning from the United States. The same night, SpaceX's Starshield system imposed speed limits that disabled Ukraine's interceptor drones. This episode examines how Washington's deliberate withdrawal of intelligence support left Ukrainian civilians and critical energy infrastructure completely exposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Why Can't Saudi Arabia Defend Itself from the Houthis?
    Oct 14 2026
    Saudi Arabia possesses expensive American air defences and thousands of foreign troops, yet Houthi missiles and drones continue striking civilian airports, oil facilities, and cities. The rebels exploit a critical weakness: coordinated swarms of cheap weapons overwhelm costly interceptor systems, depleting stockpiles that cannot be replaced for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Trump is Breaking the Law to Help Russia. Why?
    Oct 13 2026
    Trump announced a US-Russia diesel deal and an "energy ceasefire" that Ukraine never agreed to. Russia immediately violated it by striking Ukrainian power plants. The deal faces bipartisan opposition as potentially illegal under 2022 sanctions laws. Analysts say the imported diesel will barely dent US prices while funding Putin's war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Mali Is F*cked
    Oct 12 2026
    Mali faces a devastating multi-front insurgency that threatens to collapse the state entirely. Al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM and Tuareg separatists control swathes of the north, while the Russia-backed junta suffers catastrophic losses. With soldiers growing disillusioned and regional allies overwhelmed, the coming months will determine whether Mali survives, splits, or falls completely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Iran Has Lost Control of Hormuz. Here’s What that Means.
    Oct 9 2026
    Secretary of State Rubio claims Iran has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz. After months of US military operations degrading Iranian coastal defences, Gulf oil exports have returned to prewar levels. But Tehran refuses to quit, intensifying attacks and striking vessels deeper into Persian Gulf waters than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 min