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Dec 14, 2025 • 5min

Belarus Frees 123 Prisoners for US Ties

In this episode, we break down Belarus releasing 123 prisoners as a bid to improve relations with the United States—and why it may be a strategic move, not a moral turn. In this episode, we explain how authoritarian regimes use detainees as leverage and what Washington should demand before offering any real concessions.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 6min

Stanford-Linked Report Reignites Vaccine Myocarditis Debate

In this episode, we break down a new report attributed to researchers connected to Stanford that’s fueling renewed controversy over a possible link between certain COVID-19 vaccines and rare fatal myocarditis cases. In this episode, we focus on the right-leaning argument for transparency, accountability, and open scientific debate—especially after years of censorship claims and mandate-era messaging. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 5min

US Troops in Syria Face Fire

In this episode, we break down reports of U.S. troops in Syria coming under hostile fire during a routine patrol and what it reveals about America’s ongoing, undeclared military presence there. In this episode, we explore the America First critique that the mission has drifted past defeating ISIS—raising questions about congressional accountability, Iran-backed militia threats, and what an actual exit strategy should look like. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 6min

North Korea Sends Troops to Aid Russia

In this episode, we break down reports that Kim Jong Un is tightening North Korea’s alliance with Vladimir Putin by sending troops to support Russia’s war effort. In this episode, we explain why this deepening authoritarian partnership matters beyond Ukraine and what it signals about deterrence, enforcement, and U.S. credibility in Asia and worldwide. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 5min

Iowa Guard Killed in Syria Attack

 In this episode, we break down the deadly Syria attack that killed Iowa National Guard soldiers and what it says about ISIS still being an active threat. In this episode, we question why U.S. troops remain in Syria without clear objectives, and argue that accountability, deterrence, and defined end goals matter before more Americans are put in harm’s way. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 5min

Hanukkah Gathering Shooting Shocks Australia

n this episode, we break down the deadly mass shooting during a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach in Australia and discuss why early narratives form before all the facts are known. In this episode, we argue from a right-leaning perspective about anti-Semitism, security failures, media framing, and whether strict gun laws actually prevent mass violence. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 5min

Belarus Frees 123 Prisoners Amid Pressure

In this episode, we break down Belarus releasing 123 prisoners and why it may be more strategic leverage than a genuine humanitarian shift. In this episode, we explain the right-leaning case for staying skeptical—warning against rewarding repression, stressing verifiable reforms, and keeping U.S. policy focused on strength and clear-eyed realism. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 6min

America First Peace Plan for Ukraine

In this episode, we break down what an “America First” peace plan for the Ukraine–Russia war would actually involve, from conditional aid and negotiations to freezing the conflict around current realities. In this episode, we explore arguments for burden-sharing with Europe and why a growing slice of the U.S. right says endless escalation risks more war with no clear endpoint.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 5min

Whistleblower Alleges Massive Welfare Fraud in Ohio

In this episode, we break down a whistleblower warning alleging large-scale fraud in welfare programs and public benefit contracting tied to the Somali American community in Ohio, and why critics say it echoes the Minnesota scandal. In this episode, we explore the oversight failures being alleged, the political fallout, and the broader debate over accountability in expansive government aid programs. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 5min

Ilhan Omar Faces Minneapolis Welfare Fraud Backlash

In this episode, we break down the fresh political backlash against Rep. Ilhan Omar after a GOP challenger links her to oversight failures tied to a massive Minneapolis-area welfare fraud scandal. In this episode, we unpack the core accusations, the defense that she’s not responsible for criminals in her district, and why the debate is resonating as a broader argument about leadership, accountability, and taxpayer trust.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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