Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast Episode #211 -- Larry Johnson and the View From Moscow
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Mar 27, 2025 Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson, known for his sharp insights on foreign policy, shares intriguing reflections from his recent trip to Moscow, including discussions with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. He delves into Russia's evolving geopolitical strategies and the complexities surrounding the Ukraine and Taiwan conflicts. Johnson critiques U.S. military strategies and the widening gap between U.S. and European relations, while humorously commenting on European political leadership and military disparities, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of these global dynamics.
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Moscow Trip Offer
- Larry Johnson offered Tom Luongo a chance to go to Moscow.
- Luongo considered getting a visa but it didn't work out.
Russia and Alternative Media
- Russia aims to engage with alternative media like podcasts.
- They see these platforms as important due to the declining traditional media.
Russia's New Independence
- Russia has realized it doesn't need the West to survive.
- They are now free to pursue their own interests without Western influence.