Pod Save the World North Korean “Storm Corps” Deploys to Russia
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Oct 30, 2024 
Jacob Soboroff, an NBC correspondent and author of "Separated," joins the discussion to delve into his new documentary on the Trump administration's family separation policy. He emphasizes the emotional weight of children being torn from their parents and the urgent need for reform. The conversation also touches on North Korea deploying special forces to Russia and the alarming implications of this military alliance, along with the growing sophistication of foreign election interference affecting the U.S. political landscape.
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North Korean Troops in Ukraine
- North Korea deployed 10,000 elite special forces, including "Storm Corps" troops, to Russia's front lines.
- Russia will reportedly pay these soldiers $2,000 per month, a substantial sum in North Korea.
WW3 Watch
- Russia and North Korea's deepening alliance, including a mutual defense treaty, raises geopolitical stakes.
- This blend of global conflicts involving Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran is concerning.
Musk and Putin
- Elon Musk has reportedly had regular phone calls with Vladimir Putin since 2022, despite holding U.S. government contracts.
- Putin has allegedly asked Musk for favors, raising concerns about potential Russian influence operations.