

Episode 4749: 80th Anniversary Of The Surrender Of Japan; XI Putin And Modi Meet
Sep 2, 2025
Jack Posobiec, a political commentator and host of Human Events Daily, discusses the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII and its lasting impact on global politics. He delves into the rising influence of BRICS nations challenging the U.S. dollar, and the implications for international finance. The conversation also touches on the U.S. geopolitical priorities, advocating for a focus on domestic issues over foreign interventions, while examining the complex dynamics surrounding the Ukraine conflict and energy concerns in the Middle East.
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USS Missouri Surrender Ritual
- The show recounts the WWII surrender ceremony on USS Missouri with MacArthur signing and five pens used for the document.
- It notes General Wainwright and General Percival signed first, with MacArthur keeping the fifth pen.
Shanghai Summit As A Geopolitical Signal
- Bannon argues the Shanghai gathering signals China and Russia trying to build a new world order to displace the U.S. dollar and influence.
- He says the event intentionally coincided with the 80th surrender commemoration to send a geopolitical message.
Sea Power Versus Eurasian Land Integration
- Jack Posobiec frames the postwar era as the start of American maritime dominance and the global rules-based order.
- He contrasts sea power with a rising Eurasian land-power integration led by Russia, China and India.