

Episode 4710: Live Special Coverage Of Trump/Putin Summit; Preventing WW3
Aug 16, 2025
Guest Cleo Pascal is a geopolitical strategist with deep expertise in Pacific security and defense. The discussion dives into the high stakes of the Trump-Putin summit, analyzing its critical implications for U.S.-Russia relations and the Ukraine conflict. Pascal critiques the media's narrative on peace initiatives, highlighting how diplomatic engagements could alter geopolitical dynamics. The conversation also touches on the nuances of leadership during delicate negotiations and the historical backdrop of military sacrifices, linking past events to contemporary international strategies.
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Media Opposes A US‑Russia Peace Track
- Hosts argue corporate media oppose any US-Russia rapprochement and frame coverage to block peace efforts.
- They claim media bias favors perpetuating war for political and financial motives.
Keep Initial Talks Bilateral
- Avoid inviting Zelensky to initial bilateral talks to preserve negotiation space, per commentators.
- Use intermediary discussions with Ukraine later to finalize any framework.
Signals Of A Framework, Not A Final Deal
- Eric Bolling expects a framework or follow-up meeting rather than an immediate full deal.
- He highlights inclusion of business and political figures as signals a structured negotiation is planned.